ActiveBob.....It's always Raining!

All you jokers (half of the people that read my posts on a regular basis)..........don't go putting a bunch of random, crazy, funny links in my post please (although you are welcome to send them directly to me.........I love a good laugh :) )

Monika mentioned she thought she saw Blogging Bertha on the front page when she was not logged in. LOL

I've been reading much this week about the new flip cameras and I have to say, it's at the top of my "get to it!" list.  I'm looking forward to watching the videos that our members upload.  Thanks Bob.

I did get the flipvideo when Linda Davis recommended it. Taking it to Keller Williams conference so we'll see how I do, it may be too bad to send it, but Dustin Luther is speaking today and Seth Godin tomorrow. Off to see the home page.

There were some caching issues earlier today.......so she would have had to been logged in at one point, then it may have showed to her when she wasn't. But had she not been logged in at one point, she wouldn't have seen it. :-)

Blogging Bertha did debut our video for us......haha

Kris,

Coupled with some cool video software and an easy way to post to your blog and the flip camera would be a real winner!! You worry about the flip camera, maybe we can figure out the rest. 

Missy,

Have fun!!! Tell Dustin I say hi. He's a boat load of knowledge! I'm a big Seth Godin fan, I'm disappointed I'll be missing that.......

Remember, the more you drink, the less the camera shakes......errr.....wait.......is it the other way around? The less you drink the more it shakes? OK, now I'm confused..........

Gee Bob..That really sounded like an invitation to most of us to post AR Funniest Home Videos here...If the category ever opens up..my wife has a whole series going back for years of cats dragging their butts on the carpet and sleeping in sinks...but mainly funny cats

Mr Stewart...

Did someone say "Video" ?? :)

It's a great idea and a wonderful way to get the creative juices flowing from all these marketing gurus :)

Tell me that we will have occasional FUN with this :)  

P.S. Blogging Bertha just got wind of it. She is pounding at her closet door. If I don't let her out soon she's gonna head butt the door. Hey, Maybe I'll get lucky and she'll knock herself out :) 

TLW...ROAR!

Dare I ask..... how many points per post?   (snicker snicker)

Bob- Blogging Bertha when you're not logged in...now that could give us quite the name :)  Oh and Georgina's question above also made me laugh....forget the video I think I need one of those cameras :)

Bob, you may have just opened a Pandora's box.  I'm interested to see what everyone comes up with for videos...

Hi Bob - I caught a glimpse of Blogging Bertha up there yesterday, and I had to do a double take, and then a triple take.  I thought that was an 'interesting' video to have up there.

I think having videos up there is a great idea!
Ann

Bob,

Great idea to add videos to the homepage. Can you send out some instructions about how to link the videos to our blogs so we can post to localism? 

 

 

Sounds great!!  I'm looking forward to seeing the videos.

Bob - I am quite sure you will get some very amuzing material - looking forward to it!

This will be great as I am just venturing in to video and want to see what others are doing!

Bob, I was just commenting back and forth and here is an Active Rainer who does produce his own local videos in Maine.  This whole topic just came up this morning.

So the question is do you just want videos of us discussing "real estate" or also a localism slant to this video?

We will produce what you want..."build it and they will come."

Bob, I am unfortunately a bit technologically challenged, as you know :.) so I will just see what others have to offer and then see if someone will point me in the learning direction~

Bob, Great post, but if you have any difficulty finding real estate videos on the web, please feel free to go to www.ZIPVO.com  We presently have real estate agents from Alaska to Maine to Texas and as far as Puerto Rico uploading videos! 

Agents can upload video blogs, send video emails, video testamonials, video interviews and video walk-throughs of listings and embed their videos anywhere they want .. we are a site dedicated just for real estate videos only ... please take a look.

 

Bob, I'm glad you explained what's happening here. 

When I saw Blogging Bertha there yesterday, I was sure she had escaped and taken over AR.  

Now there's a frightening thought!  LOL.  

 

Bob - You certainly got my attention -

I saw blogging bertha and wondered what the heck was going on. Just the sight of her was enough to make me run away from the home page. ;-))

While the idea sounds appealing I just know future content will be more in line with what you have today and will have a broader appeal. Just one more credit in the line of credits to this wonderful community and its creators. 

Bob - I noticed it and thought I had drank to much coffee ! Anyway, I am all for sharing those AR bleeps and blunders...wouldn't that be a hoot ! And by the way I usually log on at about 5:00am and that is just way to early to see blogging Bertha..perhaps you could suggest to Broker Bryant another stay in the closet?

Liked the blogging Bertha.  Overall, I like that you are adding video to your website.  I'll have to think on that.  There are so many things going on in real estate, you could have some spectacular video on the home page.  I would be curious to see some footage in New Orleans and selling real estate there these days.

I want to break my business in to video, but all of the property videos I see are... weak.  But, I won't be interviewing many industry insiders... maybe I'll do a series of real estate discussions in a Jeep... that rolls.

Bob, You may have unleashed a monster. This will be something to watch develop....Would you commetn on what accesories we need to buy with that camera?

Ginger

Hi Bob,

I was wondering what was going on....I enjoyed seeing Blogging Bertha again! :)

Very cool.  I just had Realty Times contact me about a new product they offer.  It sounds great, but I'm on a budget you know...  I also think if I take the first step, video won't be that intimidating!  We shall see.

Hi Bob...Sounds Like you Might have a Block buster Monster show on your hands or maybe a Flop like the Edsel?

 Maybe we can have annual awards too like the Grammies or Academy awards of our own...another Comtest... to Think up a name...

Great idea!

 Have Fun!

 

 Check out the price at Target and save 20 dollars...and check your local Target to save shipping

Flip

 

 

Bob!

This is a great post - along with the humor, the video had some great ideas in it.

Especially when the guy holding the microphone said "...the consumer will decide..."

It's pretty obvious consumers are the highest life form on the (economic) planet.

People should check out Jeff Turner's panel at Real Estate Connect beofre they dive into video - the people that are doing it say they have quite a bit of help.

Steve

 

 

 Hi Bob, I noticed the video late last night, your post this morning confirms what I was hoping for... video to be a new regular Rain feature.

 Like most other new features I know there will probably be a bit of a learning curve but this is awesome, what an opportunity for anyone with a little time, effort and a half decent idea to stand out from the crowd.

 I'm not sure if the world is ready for the "marti in the morning in my pj's with my coffee marketing show" but... who knows. Have a great weekend, gotta go think about this!

Oh, Bobby boy, you should not have told me about this!

what a great idea, i feel i must go out and get a camera now

Thanks for the tip on the flip camera, I'm sure you will be getting lots of great videos

Bob, I do like the new features on the main page. I think it is a great attraction. 

thanks for the tip...especially about the camera. Video is the new medium that is clearly taking our industry by storm!!

I'm a little torn between 'video for the sake of video' and 'video done well.' Others I follow have commented that it takes about an hour of production time to get one good minute of video. Not sure how accurate that measure is, but for right now I'm taking a wait and see approach.

Wow, sounds like a great challenge.  I'll have to start working on a series, you've got those cogs in my brain turning.

This could be interesting...I imagine you will spend some time laughing hysterically and shaking your head at the video that you will see...Something to think about!

Hi Bob!  I think this is a grand idea and I plan to use it as a learning tool since this is definitely NOT my forte!  (you know mine is looking up words in the dictionary, but mine isn't as grande as yours, though!!)

I look forward to seeing what you come up with on this one!

 

Bob, 

I started using a Professional Videographer for 2 of my Listings and have great reviews from them and even better, it really gets a Listing potentials attention!!!

I use Welcome Mat (.com) to store it (80-90MB) and also put them on Realtor.com

If you go to a ListingDomains.com address site of mine, you'll see one of them. It is:

          http://www.363richwood.com   

It is also on my website: http://www.SNJRealEstate.com under the 363 Richwood Rd Listing

It cost some $$$ to have done for me, but ohhhhh so worth it!!!!!

Thanks, Bernie

I am scared.  Very scared. 

 

Just kidding.

 

Looking forward to see other's talent.  I am not ready for the video "thang" just yet. 

Blogging Bertha beats bustin broncos!!! Bring back Bertha b(v)ideos

That Flip camera is tempting me. I've been doing little videos with my digital camera...mostly of Jay doing some sports talk stuff but I want something that will do longer videos..maybe I should bite the bullet and try it.

Cool Bob, I 'll buy my flip soon.

BOB - This seems like a cool idea.  I have a few things that I've been working on for the blog.  I never thought about making it into a video though.  I'll see what I can come up with.

Bob - Thanks for the camera idea and the new AR feature!  You guys are awesome!

I'm a star!!! Thank you Bob sweetie. Now come to Bertha:)

Hey is anybody else getting double notifications today?  Or is it just me?

Bob - The Rolling Stones once had Tina Turner on tour with them. As the headliners, they followed her. They never made that mistake again. Though Mick did study her moves real well. 

That's not Tina directly above, but it's still one tough act to follow. Just look at her. This is serious.

cheers

oh I forgot, how in the hell am I going to find the time to get that camera and figure all of that out? Yikes.

I'm with Gary (Richard)...one more online addiction? Yikes!

Still, it's the future so kudos for stepping out.

WooHooooo...here comes Bertha!  I was just looking at the 30 minute one for 89 dollars...darn..should've got it....the Sony one in my closet hasn't been picked up for  year.

I think I'll just observe for now. Although the pay is probably better than the pittance I get from the You Tube partner program. But at least I don't have to think too hard on those videos. I just video while I play =)

I've had my camera for a couple months now and even used it in one of my posts about the rains here in Oregon, now you are asking me to use it? Come on man, I guess I have to pull out the instructions now!

Wait, if Paris Hilton can figure out how to use hers, I can figure out how to use mine.

I saw the blogging bertha when I logged on. I think it is hilarious. I am creative enough to do something like this, but lack the stage presence...lol. I get nervous.

Gerhard and I bought them a while back and Gerhard bought some of the editing equipment.  Haven't posted anything from it yet, but we have used it on Friday Fieldtrips.  Give me a heads up if you have something posted fromt he flip video.

Any know what the difference other than memory is in the Ultra Flip?

Hmm...a $150 camcorder?  I'm a little skeptical of the quality, but game to check it out.

Bob- This is on my list to learn to do this year, just  a bit intimidating. I did my first video testimonial of a happy buyer and then I blew it by finalizing the dvd in my camcorder instead of editing it first on my computer. Well, I learned a big lesson that day. One about short sales would be great. I have a sony camcorder but is is dvd  and I want to get one that is run by a hard drive. Katerina

Love...Love...Love...

Todays vid :)

If it was up yesterday I missed it. I must have a life every now and then :) 

TLW...ROAR! 

Leave me alone...I'm Blogging.

Put them on hold...I'm Blogging.

Take a message...I'm Blogging.

Order in...I'm Blogging.

Just so you know...I haven't seen that one in a long time...It cracked me up this morning :)

I once got points for posting that video. Imagine that :) 

TLW...ROAR!

Love the videos!  And did you all see the one on YouTube with Jeff P. eating a 1000 bar in honor of his fellow Active Rain buddies?  :>)  I think I've got that info straight?!

I already have the flip camera... hmmmm... now to let the creative juices flow. I hope to take you up on this challenge.

Bob - Hey, I bought six of those flip cameras as Costco last year. It was the best investment ever! Costco had the 30 minute version and it was an awesome deal. I bought them for $80 and got a $20 rebate. Bought them for two sisters that had little ones that I thought would be perfect for capturing quick moments while out and about and handy for their bags. Bought one for my daughter who is attending High School and bought two for other Realtors and one for me!  I love mine! Try using it while driving down the street on your dash board, it's kinda cool to view when you plug it in to your pc.  Have fun.