In this video, you’ll see me talk about the importance of producing online video to help you deliver this message of Islam out to the world. My goal with this program is to equip 200 Muslim brothers and sisters with the tools needed to develop, write, produce, edit, market and distribute for purpose of dawah, profit, and driving Islam forward.
Watch the video, and leave me a comment to let me know specifically what you’d like to learn in such a group.
IMPORTANT: At the end of this video, I give a link to be notified of a very valuable webinar I’m doing on producing your own online videos and driving them further than you have ever done before. . Watch the video all the way to the end in order to get the link!
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You saw the video…you missed the link? >> here it is >> http://www.messagemastery.com/earlybird
11 Mar 08
10:16 pm
1. I’d really like to know equipment 101- basically everything that you’ll need in order to shoot decent- if not really awesome video. and price ranges.
2. want to know more about audio, synchronizing , now to reduce natural sound in the background. etc.
3. how to use certain special effects on Premiere Pro. I have tutorials, but it’d be nice to have a short hand version of the tutorials.
11 Mar 08
11:11 pm
I want to know more about audio and where do i get powerful sound effects from
Also i want to know how to do the animation for a logo
11 Mar 08
11:25 pm
Drive your online video and dawah to heights like never before! — Message Mastery…
Belal Khan begins project to train Muslims on how to make and market profitable dawah videos!!!…
11 Mar 08
11:43 pm
I would like for you to show us how to make a DVD Menu which has Video running in the Background.
Also an interesting topic would be: Dealing with High Definition. There are HD Cameras out there now will this put a hurting on standard hard drives? What type of processing speed will be needed to deal with it. Is it even worth it?
PC Vs. Macs: What do you suggest?
I also want to know about some specific effects such as speeding up video. I once recorded me building a pc and want to turn that into a youtube video which has a 9 minute limitation. I want to speed up some parts and put some chopped up audio to it from the same recording.. but making it concise and to the point.
Thats it for now, and I’m glad you did accept doing that ym promo video
Hey and you never mentioned that you started out using Windows Movie Maker!
12 Mar 08
12:45 am
I would like to know how
1)to make animations
2)effects in videos
3)flash videos for advertising (my islamic toolbar)
4)i am a complete noob when it comes to this, so im sure the more i am introduced to this subject the more things ill want to learn.
plus what and how to use programs for video editing
i feel kinda lame, cause all of this has been said already
12 Mar 08
12:48 am
I’d like to make my imagination real.
12 Mar 08
1:02 am
Okay Brova Billal Khan….I’ve seen your vdo, i’m registered to early bird, now I want to do what you say in the vdo, I wanna take part in this beutifull project. HOW do i go about it? What dio i do now?…
BESST Wishes!!
12 Mar 08
1:07 am
Salaams,
Thank you so much for this! Truly inspiring stuff for a 16 year old filmmaker like me. If someone like you who knew nothing when you were my age can do so much, it really is encouraging! I actually KNOW a lot of the technical details of filmmaking and story already. I HAVE won awards for my work. But the mentality I have that all this schoolwork is inhibiting my time to make films needs to be broken, and action should be taken NOW.
I’m most interested in the Dawah-related marketing starategies; sounds like you’ll already have plenty to say about that.
12 Mar 08
3:37 am
Jazak Allah khair for putting so much effort into this Belal.
How about the following:
1) What are simple camcorders out there that will produce good quality video, that are reliable, convenient, and have high enough specs to do the cools. Looking to spend around 300-500. Having said that, it is important to tell you that the videos will be mostly online, so that should help you out alot.
2) How many hours per week would a person need to spend to make good 10 minute videos?
3) What are good ways to become a good video producer, Does one need to attend film/video school to learn? Or more like practice at home, read tutorials online and go that route? I’m saying this for someone interesting in advancing to work for big film industries, like Hollywood for example, to get the experience and maybe later even start their own
so where to start?
12 Mar 08
5:13 am
Jazak Allahu khayran
I want to learn how to
1) design graphics for a video,
2) budget time between various aspects of production (i.e., how much time should be spent on filming, editing, effects, etc.)
3) how to effectively advertise a production.
12 Mar 08
6:28 am
1) what basic equipment do you need to make decent videos
2) What software do you suggest for beginners
3) What kind of angles are best at which times for filming
o and 4)How do you choose what to edit and where to place it.
12 Mar 08
6:30 am
1. Cinematography
2. Location scouting
3. Inspire great acting from non-actors.
12 Mar 08
8:23 am
Really awesome initiative, ma sha Allah.
1. Soundtracks. How to beatbox, record/mix, etc. Any other alternatives?
2. Nice video clips (e.g. fast driving in a car, etc.) and images. Where to get them for free and how to get them easily.
3. How to make informational videos/narratives (e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRU-zHt_GAs)
12 Mar 08
8:27 am
Assalaamu alaikum
I don’t need editing or composition skills using After Effects etc. What I do like to see and learn more of is:
1. How to set up an office or room interview. What do I need for lighting? Where do I position them? Do I light the background as well from the back? Do I light from cieling?
2. I like to shoot with two camera’s, so what camera’s are out there? Do you know of a reputable compani in UK? How do I set them up? Do I need to do something in using some modes or extra knowledge on the camera so the format is right, the lighting is right?
All of the planning stages.
3. What material I need for green screen background? How can I make one of my rooms into a Studio with all this.
Something like a sketch, a video showing this and most of all…which no one here is going to ask….
Online Mentorship cause you might be in another country if not UK or, is if you are in UK, can we have a mentorship programme.
To meet once a month and ask face to face questions etc.
12 Mar 08
8:30 am
as salaam alaikum wa rahmtulaahi wa baraktuhu
jazakalaakhayrun for what you are doing
may allah reward you with good for what you are doing inshallah ameen
i would like to know about lighting and edtiing
i did a final cut pro editng course but really need more experience with that
i would like to know where you can get stock footage that you can use like landscapes, scenes, etc that you woulf ordinarily have to ravel and have serious equipment to film
i would like the daleel for filming people and what do the scholars say with daleel not just opinion
may allah make things easy and give you good health and time to give peaceful dowaa inshallah ameen
12 Mar 08
8:52 am
I also want to know the equipments which you need to make a video, I know litle about Premiere Pro 2.
I am interested to Dawa to Buddist.
12 Mar 08
8:59 am
As Salamualaikum,
This is just what i have been waiting for. I am interested in da’wah for the average non practicing Muslim. I am interested in documentary film making . I know next to nothing and would require advice on what camera to purchase to how to do good editing, lighting techniques, audio…etc
12 Mar 08
11:37 am
1) Producing
2) Writing
3) Directing in general
12 Mar 08
12:03 pm
salaam
1. i think the first stage is to remind our own muslims of who they are, hamdolellah so many non muslims are coming to islam which is beautiful but what about our own ummah how about the ppl who are muslims but arent practising at all, muslim by name , how can we wake them up and remind them about thier identity and responsibilities as muslims.
i would love to do that somehow becuase like many countries im from a muslim country but my people have very little knowledge about islam due to the war and other factors that they were kept away from islam and education.i would love to do something to start telling our own muslims about thier deen , i see it difficult soem how to reach them, but if my videos are good i can ask the tv channels to show them so i got that potential source that i can reach out to my audiance..jazakallahu khairun,from london
12 Mar 08
12:31 pm
1.How i can approach an audience who are muslim but have very little knowledge about islam and are more influenced by thier culture
how i can go about doing anything to invite them to islam,personally i had a very bad experiance going back home which is a islamic country and seeing people so ignorant about the message of islam and the whole society seemed very corrupted , no manners to respect for women , very very very bad situation,, i felt the first and important step is to remind muslims of who they are..soemtimes it feels impossible but i felt videos can be a very good way to educate ppl and remind them ..
12 Mar 08
1:09 pm
As salaam ‘alaikum
1. who am I callng to islaam? muslims who are not practacing
2. who is your target market? young muslims
3. what do they want ? a way out of their problems, reminders about Allaah
4. what do you want to learn?
how to make good quality videos (so improve on editing, sound effects, special effects)
in the future I also want to learn how to make a documantary so script writing
also how to shoot films or footage so improving camera techniques
and lastly how to make effect sound tracks or improve audio on videos
baarak Allaahu feek
12 Mar 08
1:20 pm
As-salaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuh ~ Brother Kemal, this is an awesome opportunity, may Allah reward you 1000s of times over, amin.
1. I have a blog, just started, not much, a lil unfocused. Realized yesterday that I need to take it, revamp, and get busy with killing two birds with one stone: keeping ties with family/relatives & da’wah work. Because it will also be a pitstop for my friends to check in (most all of whom are Muslim), then this would also be da’wah to Muslims too. It would be exactly how my life is - where two worlds converge; the idea being to give exposure to Islam through the context of sharing my life & adventures, with a “for the curious” tab under which would be dawah head on.
2. I saw your promo and thought it’d be way cool to have video/shortfilm clips on site. A pic is worth a thousand words.
3. So here’s the deal: I have absolutely - and I mean aBSoluTeLy - no experience making videos (with the exception of one shaky home video, lol), films, and whatnot. I’m starting totally fresh, so I don’t even know what I want to know. Know what I’m sayin? Everything I see above in the other comments sounds cool at this point.
JazaakAllahu khair ~ HbhMc
12 Mar 08
1:25 pm
sorry, meant Brother Bilal :-))))))))))))
12 Mar 08
2:31 pm
i would like to learn editing so i can help with the baba ali’s video if needed.
12 Mar 08
2:43 pm
I would like to know:
1. Lighting Techniques.
2. How to capture excellent audio, using boom mics, lavaliers, etc
3. Composition of video (rule of thirds, etc)
Check out this video I made for Project Downtown Orlando:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ROM2H1HJpWM
I made it in Windows Movie Maker, and I’m learning Final Cut Pro now.
12 Mar 08
3:26 pm
Awesome stuff bro!
1) Basics…anything at all. i dono jack about this.
2) Knowing the Right angles and distance while recording people including zooming
3) the set-up - camera/lights/ etc.
12 Mar 08
3:41 pm
mashaAllah. jazakallahu khairun for all the comments, and letting me know what you want to learn.
Keep them coming!
12 Mar 08
3:54 pm
AsSalamu ALikum
First let me say that may Allah keep you on the siratal Mustaqeem and give you the strength to convey the message. Also what you doing (providing/sharing the knowledge) to help in dawah and Islamic work is a great idea and work as inshallah you’ll get the ajir of those who will make beneficial videos who will help the world.
1. I know what I want to do but need to know where to start
2. Getting help in shooting (angles, shots, sound…)
3. Editing nothing fancy cus it will take too long but make it presentable (keeping things in mind when shooting so when it comes to editing it would be much easier)
4. Getting resources5
5. How to do the best , film, based on whatever equipment I have.
12 Mar 08
5:39 pm
Asallam Alaikum wa RahmatAllah wa Barakatou.
My amazing brother in Islam, may Allah triple the reward for every deed that you do and every second of film that is influenced by your videos.
1. I have a cannon s5 is digital camera that captures pretty good quality video, i want to know how to implement that and what the advantages and disadvantages of it ware in terms of videos.
2. I am getting a macbook for video editing, i would like to know a good program for video editing with short tutorials that will specifically help with making videos based on islam.
3. A good place to get audio loops that a re powerful.
4. I wish to learn about lighting and the whole set-up.
Once again, my Allah reward you for all that you are doing.
12 Mar 08
5:44 pm
What tools/resources other than Flash and Photoshop can I use to better my dawah, and also want to learn advanced techniques in Flash and Photoshop.
12 Mar 08
5:45 pm
And where do you get the cool images/video clips/title ideas/logos that you use?
12 Mar 08
6:08 pm
Asallam Alaikum wa RahmatAllah wa Barakatou.
1. Who am I callng to islaam? muslims who are not practicing, who have low self-esteem about the difficulties about life.
2. Who is your target market? Young muslims, especially muslims in the west.
3. What do they want ? a way out of their problems, reminding them about their real purpose in this world.
12 Mar 08
7:14 pm
Assalamuaalaikum
I’d just like to know the basics, what kinda of software I need on my computer..etc..begginer stuff.
12 Mar 08
7:35 pm
asslamu aliykum
jazakumallah qhairan
may allah reward you with jannatul MAWA..
inshallahu qhairan
12 Mar 08
7:42 pm
Salamualaikum,
Masha’Allah brother i like what your doing, may Allah reward you immensly and may He help keep your intentions pure.
Anyway i think im gonna be a silent student for this, i just want to gether as much information as i can about all this video making, and when i get the finances put it into practice and insha’allah benefit the people..im sure all the equipment needed for this would be costly…but an investment non the less…
so basically i want to know as much as i can on the basics and doing all them sound stuff…the al maghrib trailer was amaaazing. i wanna learn how to use the ‘halal’ music for stuff like this..meaning natural sounds and voicesounds…
12 Mar 08
9:02 pm
Salamoaleikom,
I’m a brother from Sweden.
Must say that the da’wah in reality situation is so baaad here, not to talk about the marketning using videos.
So I want to know production, editing, making videos 101
Graphics 101
And then the 102 and 103 =) in sha Allah
May Allah make it easy for you to stick to your words.. Talk the talk, walk the walk as you US people say
12 Mar 08
9:23 pm
1. How to put together footage of a video and how to record it in the first place (meaning, how to choose footage)
2. How to design a video
3. How to play the background nasheed, aya, etc in the video and make it look professional.
My target people are muslims who don’t know much about Islam.
I would like to make promotional videos for our Qabeelah’s upcoming seminars and promotional videos for the sisters.
12 Mar 08
10:41 pm
1. how to make flash videos?
2. ways to edit videos?
3. how to make DVD?
12 Mar 08
11:01 pm
1_What types of mistakes one should avoid when making videos.
2_what kind of equipment you use for your videos.
BarakhaAllah fik
12 Mar 08
11:13 pm
Asalaamu Alaykum,
In my case i don’t think the three points are applicable; and for th record i feel the need to be aware of all the points highlighted by my brothers and sisters when they compiled their list. Just need to have a overall finished product which is effective for both muslim and non muslim audience insha’Allah.
Lastly, May Allah reward you brother, it was only recently we were wondering at Aston Islamic Society(UK) on how to up a gear and create stunning videos subhanAllah! BarakAllah feekum.
Wassalaam
13 Mar 08
12:15 am
Salam,
I am more interested in the video content than the technical how-to’s.
How do I choose the content for let’s say,
Target: College students
for an event geared towards non-Muslims,
What content should I squeeze in a 30 second trailer/promo to hook them?
Thanks
- Anes
13 Mar 08
12:39 am
Salaam, I am a high school senior who has a couple of great ideas for the high school age group in which comedy is used to attract the audeince
I am pretty good with being creative with the camera but i need help with editing thats about it i have a team that is on point with their camera skills
13 Mar 08
1:31 am
Assalamu alaikum,
May Allah swt reward you for all your efforts.
I’ve worked with video before and I’d love to learn more about:
1- good lighting, how do you make something look professional and more movie-like, rather than making it look like a home movie?
2- halal sound effects! I know you you only halal music in your trailers, etc - where do you get those from? What do you use? I think sound is an integral part of many videos, yet it can be a real challenge when you’re trying to stay away from musical instruments and stuff.
There is much more you can teach us, but i see you already have a lot on your plate for now!
thanks and jazakallahu khairan!
13 Mar 08
2:00 am
1. What equipment is necessary to generate amazing videos (type of camera, editing software, etc)?
2. How can you learn to produce amazing videos (what to do when filming, how to (learn to) edit, etc)? Basically, what do you need to know or teach yourself.
3. How can I (personally) produce DVD’s (for sale) of my work when complete?
13 Mar 08
2:22 am
Bismillah: This is so cool! I always wanted to do something like this–but never had the resources to do so.
My Questions:
1. Definitely delve into the basics. After pushing the red “Record” button, what’s the next step?
2. What’s the best approach in making kick-butt videos in a VERY limited amount of time? (starting from scratch vs. cutting and pasting clips from other video clips)
3. How to gear one’s creativity in a way that’s constructive and not just a big pile of brilliant ideas poured into a lump of hot mess. (Simplicity vs. Extravagance–content wise, how much is too much?)
13 Mar 08
2:59 am
Asalaamualaikum,
Im pretty new at this but I have always wanted to make videos/movies/clips on what I love most, Islam. So I need to know
1)What programs to use, and how to use them
2)What equipment to use and how to use them
3)Im gonna hold the 3rd question for later
13 Mar 08
3:10 am
Al salamu alaikum, JZK Br. Belal, may Allah bless your efforts.
I have some basic background in audio recording and editing but for voice only, i.e. I don’t know how to do any special effects.
I’ll be honest w/ you, I don’t know anything about making videos or posting them online. I do know, however, that such videos are the OFFICIAL LANGUAGE of the people in this day and age. Let’s face it, if your information booth (Daawah table) consists of just paper pamphlets you may be lucky to get a few hits in a few hours. However, if you have on display an attractive video or if you post that up on a site or send a link to it, you could easily reach hundreds or thousands of hit by the will of Allah.
Also, I’m big on social justice. The hypocrisy of most politicians make me sick. They discuss poverty, homelessness, crime, injustice and more from a purely academic and strategic perspective. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve said to myself: Man, I wish I could just take a camcorder to area X and just talk to the people personally and put a face to their plight.
I look forward to hearing from you.
-GA
13 Mar 08
3:42 am
1.) how to make good title pages and like posters in videos. (using Adobe)
2.) Best software to use.
3.) How to make the video intresting. Sound effects and so on.
I CANT WAIT TILL THIS STARTSS!!
13 Mar 08
5:11 am
ok, so I definitely started to edit my “To catch a Hick” footage, seeing as though I caught some hicks today on camera.. and I definitely realized that sound management on Adobe Premiere is something that i want to add to my list.
Hicks shall be caught…and the world needs to see it.
13 Mar 08
6:21 am
Asalaamu Alaykum Brother!
Jazak Allah Khair for your generous intentions, goals, vision and loving kindness in Islam.
Well I’ve watched your vid and you obviously did an amazing job, because I am soooooooooo excited!
Subuhana Allah!
I was just feeling so lost the other day, frustrated and sad because I have all the intentions and ambition to make daw’ah videos, but don’t know even the first step how? and I so want to contribute and be part of a great change Insh’Allah! In the Name of Allah(SWT) for our Ummah and World.
So I began making du’ah to Allah(SWT) to help me with His(SWT) guidance, love and wisdom Insh’Allah! To somehow, someway Insh’Allah! find and learn the tools to make great and impacting videos for purposes of daw’ah.
Subuhana Allah! Alhamduli Allah! Next thing I know, a friend on “YouTube” suddenly sends me your video and invitation! Mash’Allah! Mash’Allah!
If I am blessed enough to have the opportunity to receive your instruction, guidance and help to participate in the “webinar” and larger daw’ah projects Insh’Allah!
I really need to start from the a,b,c’s of it :-/
I know probably not as techi and exciting as my other Brothers and Sisters who have been blessed with knowledge and some experience already Mash’Allah!
I taken a daw’ah course by Brother Bilal Philips Alhamduli Allah! of course one can never learn too much!
My main focus and concerns are to learn how to use programs to create both presentation videos as well as the very exciting “grass roots documentaries” and how to go about that process?
Needless to say direction to “user friendly”, good and low cost sources.
Also I think a brother had already mentioned sound/visual affects to really stand out and capture the audience and give a polished, professional edge
To choose a third element and to keep my comments condensed. As you brother have the experience Mash’Allah! I leave it with you to choose the 1,2,3’s or a,b,c’s for those of us who have never made a video before
May Allah(SWT) Shower you with His(SWT) Mercy, blessings and abundant reward for your intentions, striving, work and your hand of help to this Ummah in His(SWT) Name for this dunyah and most of all with Jannat Al Firdows for the Akhirah Insh’Allah! Aameen.
Hope to hear from you Insh’Allah to be part of your team
Barak Allah Feek.
Yasmine.
13 Mar 08
11:18 am
Asalamu Aleikum, I’m a professional filmmaker from Spain, so I’m OK on the production technical front. I do want to learn more about the marketing side of things and I want to enter a community of Muslim film makers and creatives as I’m a bit isolated in that sense. Thank you very much for all your work,
13 Mar 08
6:34 pm
salam brother,
very inspiring, i have a cinematic sense and i can help anyone to find out areas of fault or where one can improve i am very much excited to learn about film making as well
jazakAllah thanks for your time and effort
13 Mar 08
7:48 pm
I would like to learn
1. Entire process A to Z (teaching to beginners)
2. Tools, software and programs
3. Process, tricks of the trade, making it stand out from the rest
My Dawah is focused on:
- Non-Muslims (predominatly chritians and jews) Topic centered short videos
- New Mulims - Basics of Islam - short videos
- Muslim youth getting them active and invloved in Islam (knowledge and community activism)
13 Mar 08
7:50 pm
Assalamu Alaikum,
May Allah (swt) reward you for everything and anything you’ve done in his path.
Alhamdulillah, I have a variety of tools and programs at my hand, Adobe Master Collection CS3, with SoundBooth, Flash, Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, etc.
However, my knowledge in these videos is close to none. I have made various videos with Windows Movie Maker, but I am sure with Message Mastery, much more could be learned to give da’wah with more success.
A few things I’d like to learn are:
1. More details on using these programs to create presentations.
2. Creating Documentaries.
3. Presenting the information to Non-Muslims efficiently.
4. Using the tools in an organized and logical fashion to create a video with as much quality as possible with an equalized amount of effort and time put into it.
5. Adding special effects to videos.
6. Lighting, props, lens, etc.
Jazakallahu Khair,
Salamu Alaikum
13 Mar 08
7:52 pm
Asalaamu Alaaikum!
Alhamdulilah for this oppurtunity to learn. I think using Multimedia (audio, video) and online resources (sites, chat groups, forums) are the best forums of dawah Alhamdulilah. JazaakAllah Khair for wanting to teach your muslim brothers and sisters tips on how to make great dawah videos. I make some already, but they are mainly (only!) windows movie maker projects, with pictures, rarely with video clips.
My questions:
1)the best equipment to use (at the cheapest price!). I don’t want to become like a real filmaker, subhanAllah. And I’m not sure if I want to go into documentary. I just want to make stock videos of nature, and other things maybe like events…
2)what program to use? how much is it? what free programs do you know of [besides windows movie maker]
3)My target audience is all Muslims, so what main message should be in my videos?
BarakAlahu Feek brother, May Allah grant you jannah in the next life, ameen
Wa’alaykum Asalaam
your sister Anisa aka Shaykha
P.S. Those al maghrib videos rock! I love them, subhanAllah. How long did it take you to make them?
13 Mar 08
10:20 pm
Lot of comments to answer!
13 Mar 08
11:40 pm
assalamualaikum…
1)i like to know what are the tools and softwares
that you need to make such awsome trailers in YOUTUBE…
2)how can i learn the skills of making the multimedia clips like yours
3)i like to learn from you about how to create such clips of yours and what tools and softwares that you used.
mmm.thanks for guidng me to the effeciant da’wah way in this era…insya allah…
-md faiz, Malaysia…
13 Mar 08
11:46 pm
Bismillaah, i am a newbie, zero knowledge in cinematography, but, i am a motivational author/writer/storyteller.
My target audience?
1) Muslims who wants to learn how Islam could be incorporated into their lives, and
2) Non-Muslims who are curious about Islam and how Muslims’ lives are.
My target market likes and dislikes?
1) They like to gain knowledge on how to solve their daily life challenges the islamic way
2) They like to know that Islam is really simple, practical and natural to practice
3) They like the usage of stories to share and present islam
What i want to learn from this prog?
1) How to do animated and digital versions of all stories i wrote
2) The whole production process from writing a good script to creating, editing, sound until launching the clip including tools, softwares and programs needed
3) Marketing of the video clips
InshaAllaah, i am so eager to learn from you brother. May Allaah reward you enormously for your efforts, ameen. Salaams
Sis Zabrina
~ Life Storyteller ~
14 Mar 08
12:47 am
We have a number of open projects, would like to get in touch with you inshaa Allah
Check our site http://www.MuslimBridges.org
On YouTube : MuslimBridges
Wassalamu alikum
14 Mar 08
3:12 am
Assalam alaikum! I would like to learn a lot about to make quality videos on daw’ah. Make even short documentaries that even if not officially produced will have an impact on Non-muslim users as a message of Truth and peace and at the same time a great impact too, to Muslim bros and sisters to strengthen their faith. Other categories I guess falls into that…thank very much brother!
Assalam alaikum!
14 Mar 08
1:13 pm
plus i’d like to know best programs to use for movie making and picture editing as well as the sounds…i heard u-lead’s one of the top but i’m still in doubt…
14 Mar 08
2:11 pm
Salamz Belal….I am a recent revert to Islam, after many years in the Christian church. I have always had a heart for the truth of God’s grace and mercy to be poured out among the people….yet now I am most compelled to speak the truth of the beauty of Islam to the world…both Christian as well as secular. I also have such compassion for the people of Palestine and desire to raise my “voice” in protest of the atrocities occuring there that most of the Western world is unaware of.
My goals are to use the creativity that Allah has given me to spread truth…in whatever forum that may be. I have talent for writing, and am able to understand marketing strategies, yet have no knowledge of video production.
I have witnessed the power of even basic media as seen in Baba Ali’s videos….simple yet effective, and would appreciate any teachings concerning fundamental media production.
Allah Hafiz :]
14 Mar 08
2:45 pm
Salam,
I would like to know the following
1. the best way to synchronize your audio using iMovie/Final cut pro
2. A way to record audio separate from you video camera via XLR connection for superior quality
3. How to start out with final/cut to be able to make a quality video.
my websit e is OmarEHamid.com the contact info on the site is incorrect, if you wish to contact me email OmarEHamid@gmail.com
14 Mar 08
4:05 pm
mashaAllah. the comments are excellent. Very insightful. Keep them coming inshaAllah (I am reading every single one)
14 Mar 08
4:50 pm
Salam
I’d like to know:
1. some softwares and how to use them
2. how to blend things togethor
3. and what to stay away from.. i’ve made a couple of movies for school projects and stuff before, and i admit, i’ve made too many mistakes that have made my class fall asleep
thanks for sharing your talents!
salam
14 Mar 08
6:12 pm
Mashallah, First of all, i would like to thank you for the excellent oppurtunity you have offered all of us
I am part of the design team of http://www.themlink.com a muslim networking portal dedicated in connecting muslim proffesionals worldwide.
We would like to create a video encompassing the varied features offered by the site and hope to gain assistance and suggestions, toward the best possible way to effectively communicate this.
We would appreciate the help.
Thanking you in advance.
Allah hafiz
14 Mar 08
9:18 pm
Bilal, my brotha, jazakAllahu khair for your good intentions.
I don’t want to be odinatory anymore. Show me how to be extraordinary. Teach me to make a dawah video.. simple yet effective.. can’t do this alone bro.
Asalamu alaikum
14 Mar 08
9:31 pm
Specifically:
1. how to get started (i.e. need a good/inexpensive cam)
2. how to choose an overall theme
3. should the message be happy-go-lucky or tearfully sad (or a bit of both)?
4. what footage to use.
5. editing your footage (what’s the best software to do this.. the cheaper the better).
I don’t want to make a profit off the video.. so I want it to be low-budget but impactful… is this possible? InshaAllah.
14 Mar 08
10:19 pm
Assalamu’alaykom wa rahmat Allah wa barakatoh Brother,
TabarakAllah, it looks like what you have coming up will be awesome and beneficial insha’Allah ta’ala.
So here’s my 1…2…and 3!
1. How to make an exciting video (targeted towards sisters) but WITHOUT having to display a sister in the video.
2. Focus on low-budget marketing techniques for the video
3. How to get the video to be interactive, so that people will talk about it and maybe have to do something even after they watch it.
15 Mar 08
3:31 am
Salaam alaykum
I would like to knoe 3Dmax animation and Video effects
I have some experience !!
15 Mar 08
3:38 am
Im working on a stand alone project I am intrested in web development and graphic design. http://www.nemuslims.com …..it is only for test …
15 Mar 08
3:39 am
sorry.. http://www.nemuslims.com/site
15 Mar 08
11:31 am
Salaam Alaykum
1) Where do we get resources such as content that we will be saying. So that we are able to talk upon a certain subject, for a period of time. For example what websites do we need to have access to so that we can learn the information ourselves so that we can latter on pass the message to others by. Such as websites, blogs, books, DVD’s.
2) After we record the footage for our film, what editing software do we need to edit it. So that we are able to cut, edit and delect different scenes, so please provide us with editing software that is appropriate for us to use. For people who don’t have knowledge of how to use editing programs. Such as lessons to lessons to teach how to use the software. And how can we get a hold of this software for free. As I’m a student who does not have much money.
3) Marketing the videos that I make will be necessary, so that people are able to view it. But how will people be able to view my videos such as from what websites should i upload my videos. Such as YouTube, Google videos and others. And also how can people search my videos on Google. So that I’m able to get a lot of hits on them.
4) Even thou this is not that important but how can I make money from the hits I gain from the videos I make. Such as using programs such as Google Adsence, where by every time you click on a advertisement that’s on the side of a page, you as the owner of that website will get about £0.05 to £2 per click of that advertisement. This money can be used later on to invest money into future dawah projects, or producing Islamic material.
15 Mar 08
11:53 am
I have all software that support making video stil can’t do , ( Imovie, Iwork )
sample of what I have made :
http://mohammedlali.multiply.com/video/item/146/Lecture_Amina_Elahi.mov
http://mohammedlali.multiply.com/video/item/145/Quran_.mov
please help me how can I make best islamic video , I have mac OX , I hope to hear from you.
Assalamualaykum.
15 Mar 08
2:38 pm
salaam!
i’d like to know 1) if it’s ok if i did it in a group, 2) what program do you use to edit the videos, and 3)how you got the sound to be so clear!
thanx alot! shukran jazeela
15 Mar 08
5:37 pm
assalamu alaikum,
1) I would like to know what programs to use to edit videos
2) What is a good camera to use?
3) How to effectively get your message across using images and special effects?
4) I have never done video editing before so I would like to know the fundamentals
Jazakallah Khair!
15 Mar 08
6:48 pm
Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah
I have some experience with amateur film production from my school days, which I have fond memories of, and would love to get back into insha’Allah.
I believe my personal focus is directing and cinematography. I love the artistic side to filming, and have a strong perfectionist streak when it comes to trying to make something flow seamlessly, with a bit of flare thrown in.
Therefore, I would like to learn the insider secrets of how to get that “perfect” shot, including manipulation of the environment and “actors” if one has them.
I would also like to learn good marketing strategy that could be applied to other aspects of my dawah work, including my blogging activities, insha’Allah.
Finally, as a good director and producer, I believe one should know how to manage one’s team and resources, especially when you have zero budget. So resource management (as well as “how to get something for nothing” tips) would be great, insha’Allah.
My target audience would be pretty general; most likely the “youtube” generation. I would love to make films that cross the boundaries of religion, and concentrate on common ground - “universal truths” that are perfected in Islam, such as the search for truth that drives so many to ask the “big questions”.
Anyway, my comment is far too long already. I pray this project is a great success, and that we all benefit from it in this life and the next. Ameen.
Wa’salam
Sister iM
15 Mar 08
7:56 pm
salaam, i wanna lean how to edit and how to shot different angles and shots. say u have only one camera how would u have different shots and nice editing. thanks bro
15 Mar 08
8:07 pm
Salaam and jazkallah bro; nice vid!
I would like to learn how to
1) capture and edit techniques
2) how to capture the attention of the audience
3) have the right information inside the video for the topic at hand allowing for a video that gets the message across and which is stright to the point
Jazakallah once again
16 Mar 08
4:52 am
assalamualaikum,
Jazakallah bro for starting such a nice project.Definitely using media for dawah is a necessity in the present world.i would like to know if i can produce a video with a digi cam and webcam with best audio video quality?
16 Mar 08
6:46 am
As-salam brother, thank you very much for this great offer.
1) I do not have any idea/knowladge about making/editing video. I would love to learn anything and everything you would like to teach.
16 Mar 08
10:24 am
Salam,
JazakAllah Khair for starting up such a nice project. I agree that using the media for dawah is a necessity in the current world.
I would like to know the best method to produce videos on macs, with good effects.
2.) Like to know professional ways to edit
3.) rights ideas when making a video. I want to try to inform non-muslims, especially agnostics on what Islam is. I would also like to give out reminders to the Muslims, with morals and videos that might motivate them.
4.) whats the best program for macs.
JazakALlah Khair for everything.
16 Mar 08
11:03 am
salamualaikum
Juzakhullah khair brother for your active project which u are staring, i would like to be able to do 3 things which i really hope u will be able to shed bright light on for me inshallah:
1) how i can use advertisment to convey hadiths of prophet Muhammed(PBUH) in order to establish a visual message in order to aid those that take not thrugh visuals
2) editing adverts to put in diffferent sound and video together combined
3) general knowledge on producing adverts so that i can benefit my local community through effective use of media
juzakhullah
wasalaam
16 Mar 08
11:11 am
As salaam alaikum wa rahmaatuulahi wa barakaatu –
While it seems most are interested in the technical matters, I would like to know about script writing and storyboarding. I want to be able to write a script that will be easy to shoot, inshaa Allah’tala.
16 Mar 08
3:17 pm
As salaam alaikum wa rahmaatuAllah hi wa barakaatu,
We are very excited about this project. MashaAllah good way to get Muslim get involve in doing. We would like to have video presentation on our site which attract non-muslims.
Able to create short but to the point video or presentation which look professional.
How to advertise the site to non-muslims.
16 Mar 08
7:29 pm
Sallam wa laikum warahamtolahi wabaraktuhu,
1. i wonna knw what soft were i need to use to do all this da’wah video thing.
2. i knw abserloutly nothing about how to shoot a video or anything like this
3. i wont my video’s to atrract muslims who are not yet practising and then i wont to put them up on youtube.
Insha’Allah. Jazakhula hair
16 Mar 08
8:25 pm
My particular interest is dawa’h against alcohol and drugs in societies. The targeting audience is between 15-30 years old. I’d like to use a foreign language (Russian, particularly) to promote it.
My interest will be the basics and animation design. I am also wondering about the equipments, I hope they are not very pricey.
16 Mar 08
9:33 pm
Asalamu alaikum,
I’m interested in writing!
16 Mar 08
10:19 pm
****InshaAllah Stay Tuned. If you haven’t already sent this to your email lists, go ahead and do so. We want everyone with a passion for dawah and video production to benefit, inshaAllah. ****
17 Mar 08
5:28 am
Assalamualaykum
1) Id like to be able to make presentations that are capturing the interests of fellow Muslims to come to community events
2) Learning all the basics of how to compose, edit, etc
3) To capture the attention of the younger Muslim generation (middle school/high school) to want to gain knowledge, take classes, get involved, etc
17 Mar 08
11:36 am
salaaemalekum. incha’allah my husband and i will be in senegal for ten months (starting in june) to do research. we are interested in 1. Qur’anic schools for girls and 2. how religion and literature are taught in public high schools. is literature taught in a way that encourages the students to strengthen their deen and to question certain unislamic traditions? or are students taught secular or french literature and are they discouraged from using critical thinking? the audience would be 1. kids interested in reading and learning and 2. american and senegalese high school teachers interested in using multiethnic texts to encourage critical thinking in the classrooms. which teachers are the most effective in getting their students analyzing their environment and how is this strengthening their deen? we know nothing about filming and just spent all our savings on a camera. we need to learn the basics of editing! and then incha’allah we can share our videos at high school teacher conferences in america and senegal! and maybe teachers could use our videos in their classrooms to teach american youth more about dfiferent muslim cultures. if this works, we’d like to do the same in other muslim countries incha’allah! thank you for your advice!
18 Mar 08
1:44 am
[...] Check out this video about his journey on video editing and subsequent intro to his Webinar: [...]
18 Mar 08
2:07 am
Asalaam Aleikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatu,
Goal: I just want to learn basics: ie) How to compress the video and do basic editing and sound-overs.
Note: I think the biggest mistakes on most videos that I see is lighting issues, second would be sound.
Question: What are the equipment requirements for the lessons?
18 Mar 08
2:37 pm
aslam
i want to learn about compressing, editing, synchronising and also about the equipment.i find all this very intreseting but sadly havent been able to do much about it.inshallah all that will change.
you are doing a very good job belal.keep it up.
18 Mar 08
5:01 pm
Assalaamu’alaikum!
Great intro video. To the point and motivational. I’d like to know what software tools you use after the footage has been imported onto the PC. And the minimum PC equipment required (I don’t have a Mac).
Jazakallahukhairan,
Wasalam.
18 Mar 08
7:04 pm
Salams
I would like 2 know:
1. How do I make 3D animation cartoons for children? I have no idea about it so tell me all about it. Or give me some good links to websites about it at least please.
2. Is there any good (and not too expensive) video editing softwares out there (not windows movie maker) that can make super quality videos and has lots of good feature? I would like to get it.
3. Where can I get cool sound effects.
JZK Thank you for your time. Salam
18 Mar 08
11:20 pm
Salaams!
I would be total noobie at this, so everything I could learn would be valuable, from equipment to techniques. I took a film making class about 25 years ago, when student films were still done on 16mm film stock….the writing techniques will still transfer, but equipment, sound, vid and editing have all changed since then.
I would like to know what good quality video and audio equipment I should look for on a very small budget, editing software, etc., as well as tech stuff.
My target audience would be non-Muslims, new Muslims, and those who once came to Islam but drifted away due to family interference or disillusionment/lack of community support, and those struggling to increase their practice.
19 Mar 08
5:42 pm
Salam Alaikum,
Thank you for adding me…
I would like to know about, whatever you think should be the first step one should inquire about when producing digital video/animation….
19 Mar 08
9:46 pm
Asalamu-alikum,
I would like to know what/how:
1.Software and tools are needed.
2.How to create a good looking logo.
3.how to effectively advertise a production.
I hope you will kindly help me on the above.
Salam
20 Mar 08
7:48 am
Assalamu alaikum
I’m primarily interested in taking complicated intellectual and political subjects and breaking them down into inspirational videos. I’d like to focus more on provocative documentary-style productions.
In terms of specifics:
1. What hardware would I need?
2. What software?
3. How to promote my videos effectively on the internet and elsewhere.
masalama
20 Mar 08
11:47 am
salaamz
wow cant believe you are actually offering to help us with something like this, its awesome, may Allah reward you for all your hard work.
what i would like you to help us with;
1. How to start off making a basic video(that would really help as im not perfect at it)
2. what program you use?
3. And because usually i am involved in a group who organize Islamic events, i would like to know how to successfully get the word out to more people and how to increase the number of people coming by making inspiring videos.
and lastly what inspired you mostly to do what you do.
if you could help me with this id be very grateful. inshallah please get back to me and keep in touch.
salaamz
20 Mar 08
7:22 pm
salaam
can you give me some indication of the delivery time frame as in weekly, monthly etc
jazakallahkhair
20 Mar 08
10:52 pm
Salaam
You are doing a very good job bro.
1. The mistakes you made.
2. Software you use.
3. Tips…
Jazakallah khair, Ma’Salaam
Bilal
20 Mar 08
11:53 pm
Brother, I want to learn everything about making videos.
I have a slight background , but sure you have a lot to give In Sha’ Allah.
I need effective tools, effects and more, in order to produce professional and targeted video materials, for the sake of participation even if a slight one in Da’wah, In Sha’ Allah.
Jazaka Allah Khayran Brother.
Motassem Melhem
Amman, Jordan.
21 Mar 08
12:46 am
Alsalm Alikom brother and Jazak Allah khyra for this important idea,
I suggest you do online courses on how to tape a video…etc so all of us can benefit…
Also how about if we make some vidio and put it on youtube..I am ready to help in sponsering this..
21 Mar 08
12:58 am
Br. mazen could you email me at media@ leechon.com (no space) jazak Allah khair.
21 Mar 08
5:30 am
Salamu Aleikum
ive always had an interest in producing islamic videos and im doing pretty well on youtube. my videos are capturing but yet very amateur in nature. i use basic windows movie maker.
my main driving theme is muslim unity both sunnis, shias etc….but as for encouraging the practice of Islam, i have always aimed for christians. i aim to debunk christian myths and hope to encourage christians to view the beautiful and moderate Islam.
i would LOVE to be able to produce more beautifully. i do not include myself in the videos as i usually have verses and clips that capture audiance. im not the talking type so things like effects, sound, video, transition, and again effects…..lol……i thankyou brother for helping us with this……
21 Mar 08
6:07 am
Assalam Aleikum::my Muslim brother~:Jazakallah kheir for this opportunity..First of all let me just tell you that i am familiar with movie making…I did some on youtbe..They are not bad,,,,just that i want something different..Something that will have an impact on Muslims and non-Muslim alike..I want to teach people more abot Islam,,especially in the US,where negativity of Islam is high..I hope the video will educate them::Inshallah..so here are ma 3 question
1).I want to know which software do i need to use, i tried Magix Pro 11 &12(didn’t quiet get it)
2). Is it possible to change Powerpoint into videos, I have some awesome presentation that i did in high school.
3).When adding audio on videos, how do you add(mix) different sounds or Quran recitation on one video {I tried it twice using Movie Maker, but it didn’t work}
23 Mar 08
2:33 am
Salam bro.,
it would be nice if you give us lessons based on opensource/free software. as many of us don’t have expensive stuff like Adobe premiere.
specifically I’d like lessons on processing audio and lighting. “Jazaka Allahu khairan”.
23 Mar 08
2:59 pm
I’d like to know techniques on audio editting. I started doing it by playing around with audacity. Unfortunately, i dont experiment with any of the effects. I only play with the sound waves to delete mistakes, correct mis-pronounciations and remove certain background sounds/noises.
23 Mar 08
11:34 pm
Salaam bro,
I would like to know what sort of software do you use to edit the clips..and what other technical equipments do you need in order to produce a high quality video.
Jazakuallah
Walikum-Salaam
24 Mar 08
12:14 pm
INVENTORY
Sony handycam MiniDV
Tripod
250MB External Hard drive
Windows Movie Maker
MashAllah Good Homemade PC (that my cousin made) which will be even better once I re install Windows on it.
HEDHHOG CONCEPT
I have some prior experience with windows movie maker. So far I have made four “productions”. Two mini ones and two major ones in highschool. I do feel like it’s something I have a passion for- that is writing a script and making it come to life.
I feel I am good at poetry and words.
I feel I am creative and innovative with limited materials
I feel I am good at comedy (maybe not standup) but directing others and telling them how they can be funny
I, at the moment, really don’t see how I can make significant money off of movie production other than what you do (promotional and marketing services).
25 Mar 08
1:45 am
i would like to know EVERYTHING about making videos/promos/documentaries from A to Z
25 Mar 08
9:59 pm
Hey bro nice work!! May allah reward u for that awsome work! I can’t affor all that lol but atleast one of my brother is doing the right thing!! I just want to say is that whenever u pray remember me too!! and by the way i think ur sisters r doing all the work for u lol just kidding
31 Mar 08
11:57 am
Asalamu alaykum brother,
You know what this is exacly what i’ve been dreaming about, how to make cool videos for dawah purposes and i’m so exited!
Okay three things i want to learn, this has probably been mentioned before:
1) A step to step guide on how to make a video, the hows, why, whats of all what you do.
2) The resouses needed to make the videos
3) The challenges we will face and the solutions to them challenges and how we overcome them
JazakAllah khairun