Tips for Creating Video Clips That Are More Likely to Get Purchased

There are a few ways to make sure your video is discovered by the thousands of people searching Newsflare for videos. See below for tips on helping your videos generate maximum revenue:

• Best Descriptions
• Other Information
• What Sells
• Things to Avoid

Description

Add as much detail as possible to describe what is happening in your video. Including the location and any story behind the video can be very helpful for buyers.

Include the following details:

• What happened?
• Who is involved?
• Where did it take place?
• When did it take place?
• Why did that happen?
• How did it happen?

We will also auto tag your videos based on their title and description.

Other Information

Location:

Ensure your location is accurate and matches the location on the map. This is crucial as some buyers search for content specific to a location.

Thumbnails:

If the default thumbnail doesn't show the action, you can change it. Find the video you'd like to change, click Edit video, and select a new thumbnail.

What to Upload Next

You'd be surprised what sells, so if in doubt, upload it! You never know what someone is searching for right now or in the future.

• Video briefs: Check out the Video Briefs section for specific requests from partners.
• Timely: News sites are looking for videos related to current affairs.
• Original: Unique content often sells well.
• Funny and fails: Entertaining videos are always in demand. If it made you smile or surprised your friends, it might be interesting to others as well.

For more inspiration, check out These top 10 tips will help you earn money on Newsflare.

What to Avoid

There are a few things that make selling your video tricky. Best to avoid the following:

• Music: Avoid using copyrighted music. Upload in its raw format.
• Ownership: Ensure you own the copyright. We can't sell it on your behalf if you don't.
• Logos or watermarks: Buyers prefer videos without watermarks or logos.
• Over-editing: Avoid overly produced content with weird transitions or awkward cuts. Raw footage is often better as it gives producers more to work with.

Additional Tips for Creating High-Quality Videos

Here are some additional tips to ensure your videos are versatile and high-quality, this helps make them more attractive to buyers.

However, don't worry if your video doesn't have all of these elements - try to remember some of these tips when recording future clips. 

• Shoot in High Quality: Always aim to shoot your videos in the highest quality possible, preferably 4K resolution. This ensures that the footage is clear and can be used for various professional purposes.
• Landscape vs Portrait Mode: If it's great video, format mode doesn't really matter when it comes to buyers wanting to purchase your clip. 
  • Landscape: Videos shot in landscape (phone held side ways) - landscape videos are more versatile and typically preferred for things like TV documentaries and commercial advertisements. 
  • Portrait: Portrait mode (the normal way you'd hold your phone). You'll mostly see this style on social media - TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook stories. You can see this example shot in portrait, when it is viewed on a larger screen it has black areas either side to fill the space - don't worry if your video is in portrait mode - this example is still one of the best selling videos!
• Keep the Camera Steady: Use a tripod or stabilizer to avoid shaky footage. Steadying your phone by leaning phone against something sturdy like lamppost also works in a pinch.
• Don't Worry About Zooming In: Avoid using the digital zoom on your camera. Zooming in can be done during editing / post-production, giving clients more flexibility.

By following these tips, and including detailed information when uploading your videos, you can increase their chances of being purchased.