How To Make A Faceless Video For Your Medium Story
Even if you don’t like to make videos.
To make a faceless video, here are the basic steps.
Record your video as usual, but avoid showing your face on camera.
Use a screen recording tool to record your computer screen while you navigate through your presentation, slides, or other visuals.
Alternatively, you can record your voice while showing your presentation, then use video editing software to overlay the audio on top of your screen recording.
Edit your video as needed, including adding music, captions, or other effects.
Export your video and upload it to your preferred video hosting platform, such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Wistia.
Remember that faceless videos can still be engaging and effective, as long as you focus on delivering valuable content and engaging visuals.
Let’s unpack some of these steps.
What tool will record my screen?
There are several tools you can use to record your computer screen.
Windows 10 has a built-in screen recorder. To use it, press the Windows key + G to open the Game Bar, then click the “Record” button.
OBS Studio is a free and open-source screen recording tool that you can use to record your screen. It’s available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Camtasia is a popular screen recording and video editing tool that’s available for Windows and Mac. It’s not free, but there’s a free trial available.
Loom is a free browser extension that you can use to record your screen. It’s available for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Screencast-O-Matic is a screen recording tool that’s available for Windows, Mac, and Chromebook. It offers a free plan and a paid plan with more features.
There are many other screen recording tools available, so you can find one that fits your needs and budget. These are just a few I found with a quick search.
Slide presentation for my video.
You can even make a slide presentation for your video. There are many tools available to create slide presentations, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and Canva. You can use these tools to create engaging visual content, and add text, images, and other multimedia elements to your slides. Once you have created your slides, you can use screen recording software to capture the slideshow and use that to create a video.
The ideal length for embedding in my medium story
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question as the ideal length for a video embedded in a Medium story can vary. It depends on a number of factors such as the topic, content, and intended audience. However, as a general guideline, most viewers prefer shorter videos that get straight to the point, and the recommended length for most online videos is around 2–3 minutes. If you have a longer video, you may want to consider breaking it up into smaller segments or using time stamps to help readers navigate to specific sections. Ultimately, it’s important to consider the needs and preferences of your own audience and tailor your video length accordingly.
30-second video effect to boost my medium story in Google
A 30-second video alone is unlikely to have a significant impact on the visibility of your Medium story in Google search results. However, if the video is relevant to the content of your story and engages your readers, it could increase the time readers spend on your story, which is a positive signal to search engines. Additionally, embedding videos in your stories can make them more visually appealing and engaging, which may encourage readers to share your content, resulting in increased visibility over time.
The length must be to affect Google
There is no specific length requirement for a video to affect your Medium story’s ranking on Google. The ranking of a Medium story depends on various factors such as the quality of the content, relevance, keywords used, backlinks, and more.
However, a longer video may increase engagement with your readers and keep them on your story for longer, which can signal to Google that your content is valuable, and therefore improve your ranking. Additionally, if your video is relevant to your story and contains keywords that align with your topic, it can also boost your SEO.
Put the video at the bottom of the story
You can embed the video at the bottom of your Medium story after your text content. This way, readers can read your content first and then watch the video if they are interested. You might also mention the video at the beginning of your story to let your readers know that there is a video available for them to watch at the end.
Video of only stock video with you reading a voice-over
You can create a video by combining stock footage with an audio recording of yourself reading something. There are many tools and software available that you can use to create such a video, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and Canva. You can search for royalty-free stock footage on websites such as Shutterstock, Pexels, and Unsplash. Once you have your footage and your audio, you can edit them together to create a cohesive video that aligns with the message you want to convey in your writing.
Last words
If you are interested in doing whatever you can to get your stories read more often by more people, then a video is certainly a tool available to you.
If, at the same time you are not interested in spending big chunks of time on YouTube instead of writing, that’s understandable.
If you just feel that you don’t want to be the one in front of the camera, then this might be for you as well. All in all a faceless video may be an answer for you.
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You might as well check out HOW TO FIND ALL HIS STORIES, ’cause you’re gonna run into them sooner or later anyway. There you will find all of them, including the very latest no matter what publication hosts them!
OK, I’ve got to admit it. I don’t like the idea of being in a video, but I like the possibilities of what one can do if I embed it in the story. More visibility on the net and more reads.
I am presently trying different possibilities for the “back pages” section (doesn’t show up in Medium) of this website. How does this one strike you?