This past week I finally put together a trailer for "Laments," my short-story collection. It was way past due since the book was published last August.
I generally put together a trailer and release it about the time the book is published, or at least a few weeks later.
As I mentioned, I do the trailer. It takes some preparation but not a lot. And if you have everything in place, it shouldn't take more than an hour or so to complete it.
One thing I've learned -- at least from my viewpoint -- is to make the trailer as short as possible. My first trailer, for "Foolish Is The Heart," ran more than two minutes. I've questioned whether people really want to watch a trailer for that long.
My last trailer, for "Laments," ran 70 seconds. It's really a minimalist-size trailer since I don't have many images. Why? I suppose because the trailer is so overdue. I can always go back and add images -- if I find the time.
I would guess that any computer with Windows will have software to compose a video. It's not that difficult. And I can do it, well, I'm sure you can do it as well. I'm sure you can find a service on the Web that can produce one as well.
As mentioned, it's nice to have images. I also include music, which is easy to find. Just make sure you have permission to use it. I also give credit for the composition at the end of my videos.
I've included book trailers for my books as well as one I did for Steve Flairty so you'll have see how I've approached each book.
Good luck with yours!
I generally put together a trailer and release it about the time the book is published, or at least a few weeks later.
As I mentioned, I do the trailer. It takes some preparation but not a lot. And if you have everything in place, it shouldn't take more than an hour or so to complete it.
One thing I've learned -- at least from my viewpoint -- is to make the trailer as short as possible. My first trailer, for "Foolish Is The Heart," ran more than two minutes. I've questioned whether people really want to watch a trailer for that long.
My last trailer, for "Laments," ran 70 seconds. It's really a minimalist-size trailer since I don't have many images. Why? I suppose because the trailer is so overdue. I can always go back and add images -- if I find the time.
I would guess that any computer with Windows will have software to compose a video. It's not that difficult. And I can do it, well, I'm sure you can do it as well. I'm sure you can find a service on the Web that can produce one as well.
As mentioned, it's nice to have images. I also include music, which is easy to find. Just make sure you have permission to use it. I also give credit for the composition at the end of my videos.
I've included book trailers for my books as well as one I did for Steve Flairty so you'll have see how I've approached each book.
Good luck with yours!
Until the next time...
Great job! The music goes well with the trailers.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandie. I agree that music really adds to the trailers. One of these days I may use voice.
ReplyDeleteIts very inspiring and great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kiran. I look forward to seeing one of yours someday!
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