I must admit that I've been putting off doing a book trailer. Why? Looking at all those darn instructions makes my head spin. So here are a few samples I've made from web-based software programs (all free, of course, because I'm totally cheap) and my comments on their usability:
One True Media
The website sure is pretty, but the quality of the final product kind of sucks. Check it out:
Slideroll
If you've never used a clip editing program before, there's a bit of a learning curve. The help files are a little cryptic too, but the end product is worth the hassle:
More to come as I play around with slideshow editors...
If you're completely at a loss, don't forget to check out paid book trailer makers. Here's a partial list:
Allie Boniface - $75 for the complete book trailer package, email Allie for details
BooKEy Book Trailers
Preview The Book
Taryn Simpson
And here are some places where you can show your book trailer:
Preview The Book
The Romance Theatre
Watch The Book
As always, please leave suggestions for other book trailer stuff in the comments.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteinteresting post. I just finished writing a book and made my own book trailer. I wasn't able to access your list of book trailer providers, but I have learned to really love creating these promotional videos! I'm reasonable too on the rates, I've heard horror stories of them costing thousands of dollars to make....
Check my trailer out: http://youtube.com/watch?v=aQD0R5IXOhs
Thanks,
Taryn Simpson
www.Simpson-EPublishing.blogspot.com