To create a video:
Click on the Hippo Video icon. You will see various pop-up options.
Note: Before recording, if you have any lengthy scripts then enable the teleprompter. The Enable Teleprompter feature within Hippo Video will prompt your scripts on the screen and lets you talk without the need to check your notes. Click here to learn how to enable it.
Select Start Recording.
Once you’ve done, click on Finish Recording.
Once you’ve completed your recording, you’ll be redirected to the following screen.
Select the text New Recording above the video to change the default video name to a name of your choice.
Virtual Background:
You can now use an image and video as a virtual background for your videos by using the Virtual Background feature. It can be any existing animation or background videos or images that you want to use as your virtual background. In addition to that, you can also use your webpage screenshot as the virtual background to add value to your brand.
To add a virtual background:
Click on the Virtual background icon below the video preview.
Select the preferred background: Default (None), Add Background, LinedkIn Background, and Website Background.
The Default (None) tab allows you to reset your background.
The Add Background tab allows you to add background either from your local drive or G-drive.
The LinkedIn Background tab allows you to add a LinkedIn screenshot as your background.
The Website Background tab allows you to add a Website screenshot as your background.
Then, click the Apply button.
To learn more about the virtual background.
Edit Video:
You can now do basic editing using the Quick Edit feature - Trim, Crop, Text, Image, Emoji, Callout, Blur, and Resize.
To edit the video:
Click on the Edit & Personalize button below the video preview.
Select Quick Edit from the pop.
Edit the video, if required, and click the Apply button.
To learn more about quick edit.
Personalize Video:
A video message is a great way to grab your viewer's attention and keep them engaged. You can tailor a video to the viewer by customizing it.
To personalize the video:
Click on the Edit & Personalize button below the video preview.
Select Personalize Video from the pop.
Insert merge fields and customize them according to your preference.
Once you’re done, click the Apply button.
Sales Page Templates
A sales page template is a landing page template where your viewers watch a video. You can customize the page with your branding, add CTAs, add a calendar link to book more meetings, add pre-recorded videos like customer testimonials, product demos, add collateral documents, and convey your business value. All you have to do is customize the page according to your needs and choose a relevant page for the videos you record.
To set the sales page template:
Click on the Sales Page Template tab to embed the video, you’ll notice that the sales page is selected by default.
You can proceed with the default sales page template or choose any one of the sales page templates of your choice from the existing ones or click the Create Sales Pag Template button, you’ll be redirected to the Sales Page Templates screen inside the product.
Note: You can create one sales page template for multiple videos and the entire team can use it while sending videos. The Merge fields will be auto-replaced with the prospect information eg: First Name, Company name, etc.
Thumbnail
Video thumbnails are the face of a video; most users choose videos with catchy thumbnails. It is recommended to choose an animated GIF thumbnail over a static one. First and Last few portions of your video will be merged and shown as a thumbnail (endless loop/loop continuously). Your customer will get to know that it is a video attached and not an image (static).
To set the thumbnail:
Click on the Video Thumbnail tab. You’ll notice that the GIF Thumbnail is selected by default.
Once you’re done, click on Copy to Clipboard/Insert Video.
To input the prospects and video details:
Enter the email address and the Context Name is pre-populated which includes the video name & sales page template name.
Then, click on Copy to Clipboard/Insert Video.
You will notice the video gets pasted as a thumbnail inside the compose mailbox.
Now, your video is ready to be shared.
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