You are an author having written a book now what? You know the key to being a successful book author is a good story, well edited, eye catching book cover, and writing more books. However in the arena of marketing a book one thing helps draw people's interest is to see a video representation of your book. A book trailer or teaser gives a quick synopsis to intrigue the reader. In this age of video and sound bites it is important to have a visual ad. You can place these ads on a variety of social media sites as well TV. What we offer is to produce your book teaser professionally and at a reasonable rate. While book publishing services may offer trailers in their packaging, you could be spending lots of money. With us you get the trailer you want, with the options you want and when completed we will place your book video on all our social media sites including: facebook, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, Tumbler, Podcast, Vimeo, Pinterest, BookReels, SoundCloud, Blogs, Linkedin and others. You can use our links to show off your video without having an account as well as a copy of your video file to use as you like.
You have the option to purchase a basic package that has standard templates to choose from and styles. You can add options to customize your trailer to add your own narration audio track or hire one of our professionals to narrate for you. Samples of our narrators can be found on the Examples page as well as other teasers and sizzle reels already made.
All we need is your book artwork, a short description of what your book is about, and what text you want displayed on the video like your website or some one liners.
Seeing a video representation of your book is motivating and extremely useful. Especially if you upload it to a tablet and display it at book signings. The video draws people in see what you are about. So don't miss a key part of book marketing and get your video today!
You go to the online store form to pick your video style and options.
Give the video a title.
Give a brief synopsis of your book story so we can have a feel for what you have written.
Send us a graphic of your book cover.
Choose a length of time, 15 seconds is standard. More time will cost a bit more.
Give text to add to the video and how you would like it seen if customized. Otherwise the text will follow the example template style you chose. If you chose more customization you may include your own narration, music and/or video background or choose from one of the royalty free sites for video and music also you may hire on of our great narrators to say what you want said during the video. Simply make sure if you include your own material that you have rights to use it.
When completed, then simply order your video through our easy check out system.
Depending on demand and options which are elements. An element is text showing on your video, your logo, book graphic, background music etc. Your video should be complete within a couple of weeks. If any longer, you would be notified.
Your video will be available privately on youtube to see. If you wish to change an element like what the text says, we allow one free change. This only applies to video element simple changes like text or movement of elements. Changes in paid for royalty free videos, music or narrations would incur another full charge for the element. More changes have a change fee per element/change.
Once your video is completed it will be placed in a private link for you to download. If you have chosen to allow us to share it on social media, you may use our links to your video as you like to advertise it.
Your files are kept in case you want to make a new video of a different style or have other books you wish to have trailers made for in a similar style.
While others charge for book trailers ranging into the thousands a basic package starts at $350. That is a 15 second trailer using free video and/or images as well as music in the public domain or ones you have purchased or own. Titles and words are included as well for whatever you want to say.
Narration is done by voice actors which you can submit your own files or hire ours. They typically average $100 for 15 seconds. If you do hire them then you would need to submit a script and rehearse it yourself to ensure it fits the time frame. Generally you want to have a second or better of silence at the beginning and end.
Fully animated trailers with flying books etc are created by other artists and have to be bought preferably by you so you hold the license. I would just need the files to work on. This gives you the files to use or edit later by me or anyone else.
Once your trailer is done and you are satisfied, I will submit it on all my social media outlets if you wish and when.
Once a price for a project is settled upon, I will submit to you and eInvoice to pay through Square payment systems. Upon payment I will begin work on your great project!
Email: Trailers@mazzaroth.net
There are no refunds once the video is in production because resources are paid for to create your video. However if you are not happy, we will try to do our best to accommodate you. Just be very careful and descriptive upon ordering of what you are hoping for.
If you chose a simple pre-made template with no customization, it could be just a matter of a few days. Heavy customization extend the time plus the demand for our service can impact the time. Also the voice talent works your narration into their busy schedule. If they are not able to get to your narration in a normal amount of time we will let you know in case you would like to switch or drop that option.
The list can change to add more but currently we will place it on: facebook, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, Tumbler, Podcast, Vimeo, Pinterest, BookReels, SoundCloud, Blogs, Linkedin and others. You may use our links if you do not have accounts on these sites to help you promote your book. You also get the added benefit of exposure to our audience.
Absolutely! You just need to keep it under the video's time. You might allow for a second of blank audio before an after the video. Often times when the video is played the audio might not cut in immediately on some websites. Having a pause of audio after the video starts helps make sure the viewer hears your whole narration. While you can provide your own, we encourage you to hire our narrators which are professional voice talents and can convey a steady clean narration.
It needs to be royalty free which means you paid for the rights to use that media. Using unauthorized copyrighted material is not allowed.
All videos need to be viewable by any audience. The narration and text can infer what your book is about but it needs to be acceptable to view by anyone. No curse words or pornography is allowed. However your book cover shown in the video is not altered.
There is no time limit on re-downloading your video. If the link no longer works, let us know and we will make it available again. However we are not responsible for your video once you have received it.
We currently have a female narrator that is bilingual, English and Spanish.
There is a change element charge which you can purchase to make it compliant with that advertiser.
It is delivered in mp4 format which is usable on video sharing social sites. If you need a different format, we can help with that.
There are plenty of website code examples for doing this but youtube has a script that easily allows it.
Absolutely, it is your video.
Currently we offer a $50 discount on book trailers to Houston Writers Guild members.
If it fits their criteria and if you used royalty free material that licenses for that, absolutely.
We do not police your video usage. That is between you and the material licenser.
That is perfectly fine, it is an added element which you simply pay to insert.
Yes you may use your own video, it is simply an added insertion fee. Just be sure to not include license plates of vehicles or street signs. Also you would need to have releases of anyone's face in the video for your usage. Again we do not police that, but that is something you would need before publicizing your video.
Eva Campbell-Morales has enjoyed success as a television and radio talent in Texas since 1980. Her broad range of character voices has made her a favorite with the San Antonio advertising community.
Over the years, Eva served as production director and morning show co-host on Spanish radio station KZVE, in San Antonio. She also served as copy chief, for Sosa, Bromley, Aguilar & Associates, where she was responsible for such national clients as American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch (corporate and beer brands), Burger King, Coca Cola, Western Union, General Motors, Montgomery Ward, NationsBank, Bank of America, LensCrafters, and Payless ShoeSource.
During her tenure with SBA&A Eva María was awarded a gold "Clio" for a Bud Dry radio spot which she wrote, cast and directed.
In 1992 Eva established Paraíso Translations & Talent. Through Paraíso she offers a wide range of services in both languages, including: Spanish translation, copywriting, talent referral, Spanish dialogue consultation for audio/video production, and broadcast talent services.
Eva brings both English and Spanish narrations to your videos. A sample of her work can be heard on the Valkyrie book teaser in the Examples page.
Grammy award winning singer Michael Wansley, aka The Wanz, Tee Wanz, or simply just “Wanz” has had quite a year. After a seemingly routine and quick recording session with up and coming local hip hop stars Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Wanz has been catapulted into the spotlight with #1 hit Thrift Shop – including a video that has spawned nearly 150 million views, a Saturday Night Live appearance, and a sold out world tour. Despite this stratospheric rise, Wanz remains a humble and down to earth guy. And it goes to show that sometimes it takes 30 years of hard work to become an “overnight” success.
Hollywood is Leni Rico’s most recent conquest. This gorgeous actress, originally from Linares, Spain, stands 5’11, so it’s not surprising that she started her career as a model for some of Spain’s best designers, but it may come as a surprise to learn that she also plays basketball professionally in Spain, for 11 years, assisting her teammates to triumph in Spain’s 1st Division Championship. Most recently narrated Mike Sims's Vickie book into Spanish audiobook. After graduating from the Escuela de Turismo Alhamar in Granada, Spain, she quickly moved from the tourism industry and from the luxury cars sales to performing. With her stunning beauty and her fluency in English, Spanish and a bit of German, she was in demand. She started dancing and performed in several popular music videos by Jay Z & Kayne West directed by Pablo Cornejo. Leni has gone through the stage, performing in the burlesque musical productions of Cirlesque, Moulin Rouge Parody, Vampire Masquerade and Happily Whatever After. Then it was on to commercials – for major brands, such as Tomb Raider video game, Baileys and Korean Gim before she landed on television, appearing in the major TV shows Eva Luna, Viva La Pepa & Explosivos 41. Leni has also proven herself on the silver screen, performing major roles in The Print by Philips Cinema and Ridley Scott for the Film Making Competition directed by Ibai Fernandez. Leni also played as Middle Eastern in "For the Birds" directed by Tara Atasgah, with 7 Awards win and 2 nominations. Leni Rico has shared scenes with Antonio Banderas and Christian Bale in "Knight of cups' directed by Terrence Malick. Leni has no plans of slowing down.Currently is getting ready for the Feature Film "City Limits" and other projects.. Keep your eyes open to watch Leni’s next move as she takes Hollywood by storm. Her career is sure to take us on an exciting ride!
Brenna comes from the audiobook world and has done many great audiobooks including the Vickie series for Mike Sims.
I'm a voice actor with a style that's resonant and commanding, yet reassuring. Perfect for a variety of projects, including commercial, narration, eLearning, medical and more. My credits include radio spots for Burger King, Miller Beer and other major brands. Besides commercial work, I'm also producing audiobooks. I've narrated projects for the Inspira Group from London, Redwood Audiobooks and Prodigy Gold Books. My narrations are available on Amazon so take a listen to my titles.
My background in theater goes back to when, at 17, I was the youngest person to attend the night school at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. I received my BFA in Theater Arts from Boston University and performed on stage, screen and television including an award-winning docu-drama on WGBH in Boston.
In New York I received my Equity card through a production of The Tempest for Joe Papp’s Shakespeare in the Park featuring the late Raul Julia. I also made appearances on soap operas, feature films and co-owned a theater company. -David
“When I narrate a book, I try to honor author, characters, and listener, ever mindful of the intimacy of these relationships. When I am voicing a game or animation, it’s still about the story, the characters, and the intense or deliciously funny action, right? That’s my job–be there, tell the truth.” – Holly Adams
A SAG-AFTRA performer, and a stage and film actress for many years before joining the world of Voice Talent, Holly began her VO career doing radioplays, full-cast audiobooks and science shorts. Since then, she has voiced books in multiple genres, commercials, animation, and e-learning. She has been nominated for Best Fiction and Best Female Narrator. Holly has conservatory training; her attention to tone, energy and rhythm make her work personal and dynamic. Holly’s performance projects abroad (Italy, Afghanistan, Haiti, Russia, the UK, France, and the Middle East!) support her training and skill with dialects and languages.
At the age of 15 I found a way to express myself and show the world who I am. I started composing my own music and enjoyed every moment of it. At the beginning music was not great at all but I continued developing my passion toward music composition.
At university, while completing an economics degree, I continued my active musical education, continuously refining my composing skills and took classical singing classes. I eventually became assistant to my professor and renowned composer Irena Popovic, who recognized and fostered my talent.
After graduation, I dedicated myself to composing music in various commercial spheres, including videos, commercials, video games, short films and feature films. I have been working with producers and artists around the world, blending cultures, styles and genres, from China to the US.
