Douglas Rushkoff, filmmaker, scholar, media wunderkind and author of Life Inc., a manifesto of changing our culture of corporate-run consumption, spoke at Etsy headquarters recently. In addition to telling the tale of how corporate culture came to be, Rushkoff debunked the myth that industrialized production is more cost-effective than local production and trade, addressed how… Continue reading
Sellers, you may want to print out this Shop Makeover post and subtly plant it on the desk of your friend or family member who needs a nudge into the 21st-century and all that the web has to offer for independent artists and designers. Or, maybe it’s you that has thought about taking the plunge… Continue reading
What does handmade mean to you, Los Angeles artists and crafters, and you who buy from indie sellers? At LA Felt Club on November 16th, 2008, from 2pm-6pm (Pacific Time), Tara (Etsy admin weirdwolf and video shooter) wants to meet you and tape very short (15 second) individual videos. Please bring something handmade you’ve bought… Continue reading
In this video, cluttershop shows us how to make a simple belt by recycling an old apron. Way to go, Cluttershop! Sprig.com, “Your Daily Green Style Guide,” is looking for more Etsy sellers to contribute how-to videos with a green twist. Let Etsy know about it too, so we can post it here on our… Continue reading
The Etsy Video team at the Storque is always excited when sellers create their own videos, whether it be a portrait, promo or studio visit. Bre Pettis recently produced a wonderful series called Getting Started in Video to help newbies take the leap. Last week Christine Street of chocolateandsteel sent me this excellent promotional video… Continue reading
Carolyn, aka AutumnLeavesJewelry, has started putting up videos that share her work and process. In this video, she’s turning the camera on herself and her workbench and walking us through the process of making stamped silver earrings that support a political candidate. She’s just started with video, but her personality shines through. This video is… Continue reading
Ali, Amy, and Julia have created their own YouTube channel called the Indie 5 Collective, and together they independently create videos! They are posting helpful videos for Etsy sellers, such as this one about how to use social networking site Facebook to promote your Etsy shop. Sometimes the videos are just downright hilarious. Ali broke… Continue reading
What is your most essential or favorite tool? Over in the handmade video group, I’m organizing the tool project to answer that question. Each person is going to make a video about his or her most essential or favorite tool. If you make things and you make video, this Tool Project is for you. You’re… Continue reading
Becka, aka beckarahn, made a great video about how to make a running stitch and then make it even snazzier by making it a double threaded running stitch! Check it out! She’s got a great lighting setup that looks fantastic and she made great use of close-ups. Looking for video tips? Check out the… Continue reading
Going to the movies is wonderful, but it is a temporary experience. When the movie is done, all you are left with is a ticket stub. However, with flipbooks you can keep the memories forever, or at least until you spill coffee on them. Until that imminent coffee disaster, a flipbook is an object you… Continue reading
There are all types of ways you can use video to make a window into your creative world. Recently, I stumbled upon the videos of Debi, aka dmriceart. She’s using videos to document her process of painting. By watching her videos, I get a sense of how they are developing and where she started. By… Continue reading
The easiest way to edit video is to shoot it in one take. Here on the Etsy Video Awesomeness Team, we call those videos “One-Take-Wonders.” But you can’t always get it in one take, or maybe your take is too long. That’s when you need to learn how to edit. MP4 | Blip.tv | Youtube… Continue reading
There are lots of ways that videos can connect to your Etsy shop. Iwear1 has started making a video everyday. Even though it’s just day 6, he’s made major lighting improvements and the show is developing. He talks about Etsy, the jobs he’s applying for, the people who inspire him in life, daily facts and… Continue reading
You’ve got a camera, you’ve got some shooting know-how, and your audio is sounding sweet. Now, what about lighting? This video shows you three options for lighting your video. The “free” option is to shoot in front of a window. The cheap option is to use clip lights and the pro option is to get… Continue reading
So you’ve got your camera and you’re shooting some special footage. How can you make it sound good? MP4 | Youtube | Blip.tv | Subscribe in iTunes If you keep your subject within arm’s length, you can use the onboard (built in) mic to get passable audio. If you’re recording to tape, you’ll get some… Continue reading
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