A few months ago, About.com ran an internal contest on audio and video production for all Guides. I’m not sure of our exact number, but there’s roughly around 500 topics.
Me, being me, I knew I just had to take part — especially since I’m already in to podcasting and video blogging. I don’t know how many entries there were, but not all Guides submitted audio and video clips. I submitted one for each.
My audio didn’t cut it. But, my video ended up as a finalist. There were about 10 or so videos in the finals and all Guides were encouraged to vote for their favourite.
After the votes were counted, the 3 winners were announced. And yep, my video received second place — with a cash prize of US$1,000. Needless to say, I was rapt. And very very grateful to those who gave me such positive feedback.
Anyway, now About has prepared the video for public viewing, with the hope of adding such “new generation” content in areas such as About’s video library.
My winning video is Top Video Making Tips for Video Bloggers. It’s less than two minutes long. So, it shouldn’t be too bad when it comes to download. I hope you enjoy watching it.
I’m looking in to making more videos of the same nature. So, if you have any ideas or suggestions, I look forward to hearing all about it.
Hmmm… Current.TV, here I come. 
And yes, congrats to my fellow Guides too. First place went to Theme Parks Guide Arthur Levine (see video) and Third Place went to New England for Visitors Guide Kim Knox Beckius (see video).
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Heather 10.02.05 at 8:34 am
Hi Shai,
That’s just excellent. I can understand why you were so rapt. I hope I can see the video. I’ll try and download it and see how I go.
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JO 10.03.05 at 4:12 am
hi shai, nice video… and congratulations!
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Shai Coggins 10.03.05 at 4:19 am
Heather: Thanks! I hope you managed to watch the video.
Jo: Thanks so much!
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aileen 10.03.05 at 7:47 am
Congratulations, Shai!
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Btw, I have to interview you soon. This winning video is a great detail to include.
(PS, am still trying to watch it in its entirety. Sharing net access with an entire media company makes it a bit difficult.
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AnP 10.03.05 at 2:41 pm
Idol!!!
I watched it. I like info blog that does not make me fall asleep! Now, go film some more and enter more contests!!!
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Junnie 10.05.05 at 2:36 pm
Enjoyed it immensely, especially the kissing scene at the start hahaha. I love all the winners. Congratulations!
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Shai Coggins 10.05.05 at 5:44 pm
Aileen: Thanks! Did you get my responses? I’ll try to send some photos tomorrow. My sis offered to give me a photo shoot.
AnP: Thanks. Haha. I wish I have the time to do it all. I do love filming/video making. It’s fun. And, I do hope to make some more. Now, when are you going to become a FreshWave.TV correspondent?
Junnie: LOL! You made me video sound illicit! :cheese: Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
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AnP 10.05.05 at 9:30 pm
I will just surprise you one of these days. Hirap kasi, grabe yung initial video mo. What I may produce eh hindi good enough.
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Jerome Dela Cruz 10.10.05 at 7:50 pm
First and foremost congrats on receiving the award n prize
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Christine 10.15.05 at 4:31 am
hi shai — congrats on the winning video! I watched it and it’s so snappy and cool! Really great! Like what AnP said, hala go and film some more!
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