A few weeks ago Vu and I had the pleasure of shooting some amazing things for Kimberlee West and Marissa Boucher… known together to the world as The Boudoir Divas. We can’t tell you much about what we were shooting, but here is a short promo video we put together for them with some of the extra footage [...]
Carlie can dance. Check out Dance Carlie Dance, our latest project, to see just how well.
Click the embed icon on the player (the one that looks like “<”) to embed this promo video on your blog, and Carlie can dance for you!
Twitter part 2 from The Bui Brothers on Vimeo.
This is a super short post to follow up the last one, it announces our iTunes gift card winner, Katie Beverly… and also gives a final thought (for now) on Twitter.
Here’s Katie, follow her on Twitter!
We could have done another long tutorial, but the offerings out there are [...]
(scroll down for iTunes gift card giveaway info)
This long (11 minutes) video was made for our photographer friends who are just now getting into Twitter. It’s the longest video we’ve ever made… and is only part 1 of 2… we’re trying out a different format (longer and more detailed) which seems to be popular these [...]
We actually made this promo in 2006 when we first were going to start this blog. It just didn’t happen until now.
(scroll down for iTunes gift card giveaway info)
This long (11 minutes) video was made for our photographer friends who are just now getting into Twitter. It’s the longest video we’ve ever made… and is only part 1 of 2… we’re trying out a different format (longer and more detailed) which seems to be popular these days. Let us know what you think about it
References in this episode:
Twitter
Twitterriffic
Quotably
Tweetcloud
Follow The Bui Brothers on Twitter: Vu and Lan
We want to know what you want to hear about. Leave a comment here (or even better, a VIDEO comment!) with a suggestion for a future episode (about absolutely anything), and we’ll randomly pick one to receive a $25 iTunes giftcard. Comments must be left between 12:01AM PST on Tuesday, May 11th 2008 and midnight PST on Monday night, May 17th 2008. In order to be entered you must enter your real email address and name when leaving the comment (email addresses are not published). You don’t actually have to suggest something to be entered, all comments will be entered. Especially ones that tell us how great we are. Those get entered twice.
Oh, and unfortunately we’ve been told that there are rules and laws and things that prevent us from allowing international folks to get into this… so it’s US residents only… but we’d still love to hear from you!
May 13th, 2008 at 11:20 am
am i eligible to win the $25???
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vubui reply on May 13th, 2008 11:22 am:
@becker yup, you are now that you’ve commented!
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May 13th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Awesomeness guys! Nice job. We actually learned some cool stuff, like tracking, which we had never heard about. So thanks for the help. We love love love technology and hope everyone begins embracing it as much as you guys do!
Thanks again!! (Here’s hoping we win!)
C+D
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May 13th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Good Stuff guys, Lets Twitter…
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May 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
A future episode about equipment is what I need. Computers, software, cameras, lenses - whatever! All I know I have dug up on other [b]logs or websites, but it’s always just a snippet. I wouldn’t mind a (no-so-short) video on what you think the most important equipment is to a photographer. Thanks for doing this!!
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Cathy and David [C+D] reply on May 14th, 2008 5:19 am:
I have to agree with what Becker said on the [b] school on the answer to the question of a photographers most important item of equipment. Your phone. :)
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May 13th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
That is very useful info…and I could be 25 songs richer?…and the Batman part cracked me up!
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May 13th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
I always wondered what was so great about Twitter. Thanks for making this, guys!
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May 13th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Where do you find those widgets people have in their blogs?
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vubui reply on May 13th, 2008 2:25 pm:
Jacob, the official Twitter widgets (badges) can be found here: http://twitter.com/badges.
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May 13th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Wow very cool information! Thanks guys! I had never even heard of twitter until today, I’m going to have to go look into it :)
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May 13th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Thanks for this! I’m gonna go sign up right now. I’ve been wondering what the heck this Twitter thing was. =)
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May 13th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
When is Part 2 coming out or am I missing it? Does a pork nuckle come with the gift card Vu? LOL.
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vubui reply on May 13th, 2008 4:19 pm:
Orbie! Part 2 hasn’t been filmed yet. We’re probably going to film it in a week when this little giveaway is over and we draw the winner (we’ll probably do it live online).
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May 13th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Thanks for the information. I was considering using Twitter and this was plenty of great stuff.
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May 13th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Love what you guys have done with [b]ecker and jessica’s videos. Would love to see more about the tech side like Shaina suggested. Thanks for the twitter education.
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May 13th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I forgot to ask…what’s up with the hammer and bat?! LOL
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May 13th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Yes… you guys rule!
Maybe a video on how to put together a networking meeting (that works for photographers)…. I dont know for sure…
But anyway…great video!
Joe
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May 13th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Twitter is awesome and getting the Photog community into it is GREAT!
Thanks again for thinking ahead!
Lisa
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May 13th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
you guys are pure awesomeness!
kissing ass gracefully,
jaden
i’d love know about the video editing software you use + free music/video resources that you use.
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May 13th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
love the b-school, but Luuuuuuv the Bui school :)
now, can i have 25 songs please? thanks.
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May 13th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
i think i deserve 25 dollars.
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May 13th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
At what point should I consider shooting a video to boost business?
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Lan Bui reply on May 13th, 2008 10:04 pm:
I like this question!
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Susan Austin reply on May 14th, 2008 5:54 am:
I’m enjoying twitter and so are my clients, family & friends. I’ve been following you two for a while as well!
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May 13th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
You’re right! I signed up a year ago and I didn’t know why except it seemed cool but then I didn’t know what to do with it. I loved the tips (and the heads up from Becker!) and can’t wait for the next one!
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May 13th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
That was awesome, a lot of good information. It makes me want to start twittering.
Leslie
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May 13th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Guys,
Thanks for telling me why I have a twitter account! Great educational video. Loved Vu’s song.
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May 14th, 2008 at 3:26 am
Best Twitter explanation I have heard yet!!! Awesome!
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May 14th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Ok. I begrudgingly got a blog and now I loved. I caved and got Facebook. Do I really have to twitter? Do my clients/friends really want to know what I’m doing? Hell. I’m barely interested in what I’m doing if I don’t have a camera in my hand. : ) OK. So I’m a little cranky before my coffee this morning.
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May 14th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Thanks for making this video, guys! Awesome!
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May 14th, 2008 at 7:11 am
thanks for keeping me on the computer when i should be at the gym! doh!
how about facebook for photographers?
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May 14th, 2008 at 8:19 am
I have to agree with Becca… I’d love a tutorial on using facebook as a marketing tool.
Thanks!
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May 14th, 2008 at 8:24 am
how about the latest social happenings with photographers? Get togethers, dinners, parties…. so photogs can find each other and have fun!!
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May 14th, 2008 at 8:25 am
p.s. I love that you brothers are doing stuff together! I love working with my sister!! (does this mean I get entered twice??)
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May 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am
What a great video! I’ve had a twitter account for a month now and never knew most of the stuff you introduced. Brilliant!
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May 14th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Thanks for the info. Looking forward to part 2.
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May 14th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Are you guys sharing the secret world of Twitter with the rest of the photographers out there now? Before you know it, they will all be getting those BLOGSITES too! (Heehee!) I *heart* twitter - I’ve been on it since 2006; it was how we ended up with the Emergency Wedding last year when the photographer they originally hired no-showed on them. The power of 140 characters - it is great!
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May 14th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Thanks for sharing your mobile number, by the way - has anyone called you yet? ;-)
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Very cool. Loved your real world examples!
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May 14th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Thanks so much, guys! I just started tweeting recently, and loved some of the tips you gave. Very cool. (And yes, I would absolutely love the iTunes gc. ;)
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May 14th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Everyone told me I needed to check this out … I’m glad I did. You guys are so hot right now :).
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May 15th, 2008 at 9:12 am
Thanks for the info! Been wondering what this was all about!
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May 15th, 2008 at 9:50 am
Love the tracking tip but how do you turn off a word that you are tracking?
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vubui reply on May 16th, 2008 4:39 am:
Hi Tim, just use ‘untrack’ then the word/phrase you want to stop tracking.
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May 15th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Thanks for Twitter help. I am one of those who needed help with Twitter.
[b]ecker rocks!
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May 15th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Why can’t all videos that teach you something be this fun? That was full of awesome…
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May 15th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
This is great. I am such a Twitter noob.
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May 16th, 2008 at 7:29 am
Yeah Bui bros! That tutorial rocked; I had absolutely no clue what to do with twitter besides update people that I was “having a drink”, “mowing grass”, or “taking a nap”.
side note: if you are still looking for a bag maker, let me know. I know of a dang good one right here in the U.S.
best wishes!
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May 16th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I love twitter!! tiffanyi twitter name
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May 17th, 2008 at 6:35 am
1 year you have been on this? Dude, you ARE a geek ;)
Im more of a person to person kind of guy.
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May 19th, 2008 at 10:14 am
AWESOME hints! Thanks guys!!
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May 20th, 2008 at 4:38 am
I have a total love/hate relationship with Twitter. All the geeks here in SF love it, but it seems like a giant waste of time.
But you two have convinced me maybe it’s something I need to be interested in, and I hate you a little for that. ;)
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May 20th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I LOVE you guys!!! ;) lol And I love this twitter video, it really has helped me THANK YOU THANK YOU! Maybe I should send you some roses, or maybe even an octopus…well we will see
Cheerio
-Melissa E Earle
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May 22nd, 2008 at 2:38 am
Hey guys,
Thanks for the video, you guys were on twitter before me and I’ve been active for over a year. How come we weren’t “friends” until now?
FYI, I like http://www.twhirl.org as a twitter client. It’s slick.
See you tweeple later, friend me up!
http://twitographer.com/
Adam in Phoenix, AZ
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June 11th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Great video! Super helpful and I got a good laugh out of my Tweetcloud. Thanks for putting this together!
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June 23rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
You guys are hilarious. My favorite bit is near the end when Lon starts staring into the camera looking all tough guy.
Thanks for the twitter info.
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June 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 pm
yes, i must agree aaron does deserve $25, but can we agree that i deserve it a little more :)
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June 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 pm
oh and when i say I i mean my wife :)
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June 23rd, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Is this Part I thing a hint that there might be a pt II,
Or is this some sort of cruel joke?
:-)
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August 7th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Nice tutorial! By the way, we saw you guys at DJ and J*’s seminar - Freedom Tour! Just wanted to say that you guys are awesome ;D
Best,
Lawrence
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September 7th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
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