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I’ve been struggling with the learning curve for three new video software programs to produce promos and informational videos.
Here is my first test. Please give some suggestions. Color? Size of text? Music? Wording? Anything you can think of that would make it look better.
Love to all ~ JoAnn
Hi JoAnn – I like the music a lot – I would change embarrassed to humiliated (much stronger) – would reconsider saying compassion on its own – compassion and caring are a bit redundant maybe, and of course I don’t like sex addict:) Maybe ‘obsessed with’ or sexually compulsive – I don’t know – I hate to use the language of sex addiction in any form. Otherwise it is GREAT – I know how much work goes into this – a ton!!!!!!!
Hello!
I 99% love it – clear concise – quiet – confident – reassuringjust not too sure on the last line – could finish before the you deserve it. That bit just doesn’t feel right to me – when I first found you what I deserved wasn’t in my frame of reference! X
I loved it JoAnn! The only thing I didn’t adore were the transitions. Probably just a personal preference but I prefer fades, I think they are less distracting from the message.
With a second look, I this Jos has a point with deserve at the end. I also want to thank you JoAnn. This site and these women have been a life saver for me. I can’t say thanks enough. hugs
I like it JoAnn!
My only ideas are that I prefer anything over the word “addict”, and after writing the words, “has he cheated on you?”, I’d have the next slide just say the word, “repeatedly?”.
Thanks!
Great suggestions!
Would it help if I had my voice over it reading the words?
I am having a good time just playing with it. Marketing is subtle and trying to get the word out to women who may benefit from the Sisterhood is a delicate balance that requires a lot of sensitivity yet still has the goal of getting them to the site.
Daisy, unfortunately fades are not possible with this type of software because all of the words and images are actually done on one ‘canvas’. It’s totally different from film or video editing were transitions are simply added wherever needed. I am trying some other techniques that are unique to the program like morphing or erasing.
Also, the effect of the writing may be too strong for the entire video so I may transition into more traditional effects by splicing it in.
Keep those suggestions coming.
I’m also testing (again) live web meeting programs so we can get that going here.
JoAnn. This is great stuff! I really like the music as well.
It might be nice to add “confused.”
I’m okay with the words “sex addict” until more a succinct explanation comes along. Also, I think there is not just ONE reason for the broad variety of sexual behavior we are witness to, and you can’t cover them all, so “addict” seems to fit.
You should definitely try it with the voice over because I’ll bet you have a nice compassionate voice quality, and it would personalize the ad a bit more. When I found SOS I figured you would be more of a distant moderator, but you are very warm, concerned and welcoming. That should be reflected in the ad.
Also, it might be nice to tie the “SOS” back in at the end:
–Sisterhood of Support
–SOS
–We hear you.
I agree that women who really need the site probably don’t relate to “you deserve it.” That’s something that’s drilled into them after they’re here… thank you very much.I think it’s great!
My one little bugbear…
I don’t like the word ashamed. I don’t think it’s a driving emotion, and particularly because it’s the one the co-addict therapists insist the we feel. On the whole it’s not on my list at all, and although it may come up, I don’t think it does very often. I think the one I might substitute is the overwhelming sadness.
But hey, that’s just me.Wow, I watched so many times trying to think of something to add, it’s so soothing and warm and comforting.
I do agree with Diane because the word embarrassed causes me to bristle in relation to this, always did. But I know that it is a part of so many partner’s experience especially at the beginning.
Confused was one I had more experience with, the whole beginning was a giant WTF? and the desire to try to answer that kept me coming back to SOS at first. We all know there are few definitive answers, in the end you have to choose which answers are worth their price. Clarity is not fun or pretty. But confusion is crazymaking, so I’ll take it.
Is there a way to make the black background surrounding the whiteboard into that mauve that’s in the SOS logo? Color therapy says that is soothing, and it might drive home that this is a women’s site, exclusively. Just wondering.
You voiceover would be so nice, yes!
Is the hand writing yours? Can you picture two women’s hands in a comforting gesture, like patting or squeezing, near the beginning? That would be nice and encouraging, too.
Thank you so much for this, it will be such a good introduction to SOS.
Keep those ideas coming. I also like confused and humiliated. I keep playing with different effects and adding or changing words and the timing. I do think a voice over would be good.
This is just one of many short promos that I hope to flood on youtube and vimeo and any other place I can find. I will also have some instructional videos for the newbies in one of the new ‘rooms’ I am creating.
I’m still working on the Support Group manuals, but I am the type that needs to create something different when I get bored with one thing, or wind up with writer’s block. It seems when I change to something different I get a huge burst of energy. Too bad I’m so damned old!
I think it rocks!!!!!!!!!!! I love it just the way it is!!!! Fabulous!!!!!!!!!! I actually did feel ashamed.. And really I have no reason to feel ashamed.. I know that now but didn’t on D Day….I don’t put much thought into co dependent and other Psycho wording from therapist and programs because I really don’t care what they say. I just know how “I” was feeling and still feel. I did actually feel ashamed and I’m ashamed to even say that..: (
Hey, honeypie, I didn’t mean that you should be ashamed of feeling ashamed! You feel what you feel. I know some women do feel ashamed.
But being told you feel ashamed when you don’t is really upsetting, because there is always this note of suggestion that maybe you SHOULD feel that way. I know that Barb Steffens does not use it in her list of emotions, probably for that reason.Maybe instead of you deserve it you can say because you matter..I did just have a little giggle ( I swear I’m not drinking) reading all the comments ( I love you girls you are all so caring and sweet). I was thinking about how some hate the words embarrassed, ashamed etc… But we all recognize that when we discovered the truth unfortunately those feelings may have held true.. I know they did for me.. So here’s the giggle.. So if we could word the video with truthful words what would they be..
Do you feel shocked beyond belief?
Do you feel like your married to a douchbag?
Does your husband eyefuck everything within a 5 mile radius?
Would you like to go Bobbitt on him?
Do you hope his ED last for a lifetime?
Well then SOS is the place for you
A safe place to cry
A safe place to seek advice
A place to gather with other woman who understand that your SAH is a fucking pond scum sucking douchbag that deserves to have his wiener shrivel up and fall off!!!Diane you sweet girl I didn’t mean that aimed at you or anyone…never never would I do that.. That’s not me. I just float through life and I don’t point fingers ever. I’m a BIG believer that everyone is different and there is never a right or wrong when up comes to feelings.. Unless it comes from a SA lol I felt so many different things and still do I don’t even know what I feel half the time.. I think I need a padded room.. Preferably pink and sparkly with a little leopard
Oh Caligirl that was so funny! We have such a great group of strong women here. And beautiful and funny to boot 🙂
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