Drive your online video and dawah to heights like never before!
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.
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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,
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
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)
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
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?
Lot of comments to answer!
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…
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 ~
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
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!
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…
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 :]
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
mashaAllah. the comments are excellent. Very insightful. Keep them coming inshaAllah (I am reading every single one)
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
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
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
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.
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.
Salaam alaykum
I would like to knoe 3Dmax animation and Video effects
I have some experience !!
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 …
sorry.. http://www.nemuslims.com/site
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Asalamu alaikum,
I’m interested in writing!
****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. ****
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
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!
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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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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….
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
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