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Camera Ready is an instructional multimedia eBook dedicated to helping anyone utilize high-quality video to tell their story on camera.

Camera Ready: Making Video Storytelling Possible For All

Camera Ready is an instructional multimedia eBook dedicated to helping anyone utilize high-quality video to tell their story on camera.
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Manoush Zomorodi
Manoush Zomorodi
131 backers pledged $5,120 to help bring this project to life.
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My big news: Camera Ready 1 yr later

Dear Kickstarter backers,

Just a quick final update.

1 year ago, thanks to you, I published my multimedia ebook Camera Ready. Now I have some ironic news: instead of continuing... Read more

6 Months Later...

Dear Friends, First off, apologies for the group email. Secondly, thank you. Again. 6 months ago you helped me publish Camera Ready. I've written a blog post about what's happened... Read more

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Camera Ready Copies Have Been Sent!

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WE DID IT!

131 Backers!

$5,120 Pledged!

102% Funded!

Thanks To You!

I'm taking a break from my state of semi-shock to thank everyone so much for helping reach my funding goal for ... Read more

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Successfully raised $5,120 with 131 backers

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We're at 85%! Let's Close This Mother Out!

HELP US GET TO 100% WITH A TWEET!

Become an awesome video storyteller! @manoushz's #CameraReady eBook Kickstarter needs $740 to hit 100%! 60 hours left! http://kck.st/JHpsTC

We're Almost 80% Funded. Don't Stop Believin'

AND KEEP ON TWEETIN'

Become an awesome video storyteller! Support journalist @manoushz's #CameraReady eBook Kickstarter. Ending soon! http://kck.st/JHpsTC

CAN YOU TASTE VICTORY? YES!

Hey everyone,

Since the last update, we've shot up to almost 70% fundingthanks to some very generous folks. We've got until Monday night at 10:01 EST to get our... Read more

How You Can Help Us Reach Our Funding Goal

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Camera Ready Journalist

Today is all about debuting some of the goodies that my team has been working on in anticipation of the Camera Ready release. Earlier today we debuted the special edition eBook... Read more

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Check Out The Camera Ready Kickstarter Backer Edition Cover!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share something very cool with you. If you're familiar with the rewards we're offering for you generous backers, you'll know that anyone who pledges $25... Read more

Happy Holiday Weekend!

Hey everyone,

For those who are celebrating the Memorial Day Weekend, have a blast. And if a friend or relative whips out their phone and shows you a terribly shot... Read more

The Reviews Are In!

The Experts Love Camera Ready!

Check out some early reviews for my book. More to come!

"I've been talking on camera for 15 years now. This is a little embarrassing... Read more

Video: Top Ten Reasons Why People Stink On Camera: No Preparation

Hey folks,

It's time to me to continue the "Top Ten Reasons People Stink On Camera" video countdown!

You're probably familiar with the expression "never assume anything." Well, when it... Read more

Important: An Update For Kindle Users

Hey folks,

As this is my first experience self-publishing an eBook, there are bound to be a couple of things that are going to not make total sense to me. ... Read more

The Kickstarter Generation Gap?

Hey folks,

I wrote a post on my blog based on the experience I've had on Kickstarter. In a nutshell, it's been great, but my mother doesn't approve!That made... Read more

Video: Top Ten Reasons Why People Stink On Camera: Trying To Please Everyone

As someone who has spent most of my professional life in on-air, I can tell you that one of the most important lessons you'll learn is that no matter how... Read more

Help Me Reach 50% Of Funding This Week

Hey everyone,

Happy Monday! 

Some of you may be new to the Kickstarter experience. I certainly am, which is why you may have noticed some continuous tweaking of my project... Read more

Open Question: What's Your Biggest On-Camera Fear?

What's the most terrifying thing that could happened (or has happened) to you when on camera?

Share your fears in the comments section and let the healing begin. If you... Read more

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Video: Top Ten Reasons Why People Stink On Camera: Bad Appearance

As I told you in yesterday's embarrassing photo update, appearance matters when making a video. You may have the greatest content in the world, but if all people are looking... Read more

Live Stream: Columbia Journalism Online Video News Panel

Hey folks,

Quick note to let you know I'm attending a panel at Columbia University School of Journalism tonight on online news video. I'm embedding the live stream if you'd... Read more

This Actually Happened: The 'Camera Ready' Photo Shoot

Greetings everyone!

I've changed my Kickstarter project image to debut some fairly embarrassing photos I had taken in order to demonstrate (albeit in an extremely embellished fashion) the various faux... Read more

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Top Ten Reasons Why People Stink On Camera: Cliches & Lingo

Do you watch the local news and continue to wonder what the heck a "Doppler HD" is? People on video, whether it be on the news or in a product... Read more

Top Ten Reasons Why People Stink On Camera: No Value

Hey everyone!

Starting today, I'm going be teasing you with more video content from Camera Ready in the form of a David Letterman-eque top ten list. The subject? Why people... Read more

Check out 'Camera Ready' on Pinterest!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to let you know that I'm sharing some great Camera Ready related content on Pinterest. Here's what you'll find there:

  • Preview content from Camera Ready including... Read more

We're on our way!

Hey everyone!

It's only a few days into the campaign and we're already close to 15% of the funding goal with 27 days left to go. 

I want to thank... Read more
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