BaT Driving Video

[lindbhr]

I'm selling my first car on Bring a Trailer and am looking for suggestions as to what makes a great driving video. I'll be using an iPhone to shoot the video, if that matters. Thanks!

[gregpark]

I've sold cars on BAT and included driving videos with all. I used my phone to shoot which works fine but not with the phone mount. The video turned out too shaky so I had a passenger hold it. Much smoother results including flashing to the instrument panel and shifter every now and then. Also, I would encourage a spirited drive. People like that and I know it really helped increase the bidding on at least a couple cars

[Scott Douglas]

For sure have someone else film it while you drive.
I cringe every time I see someone driving one-handed while filming and trying to do two things at once, like keeping the shot 'in frame' while shifting etc..

[slow&rusty]

Buy or borrow a Go-Pro and buy a chest mount off Amazon.

[speeder]

It depends on the vehicle. If it’s something sporty, people want to see you go through the gears and give it some stick. If it’s a luxury car or old American cruiser, they want to see it just go down the road quietly and smoothly with a straight steering wheel, etc.

[ted]

Have fun with it, so far have make 3 simple Bat videos.

[speeder]

That Westy is the best vehicle ever made when it’s standing still. I’ve had a couple.

[lindbhr]

Thank you all for your help. I shot a video today and edited it. Came out fine for my first one.

[Reg]

Let’s see the auction!! Good luck on the sale.

[gregpark]

Originally Posted by speeder

It depends on the vehicle. If it’s something sporty, people want to see you go through the gears and give it some stick. If it’s a luxury car or old American cruiser, they want to see it just go down the road quietly and smoothly with a straight steering wheel, etc.

True. I should have mentioned I've sold only sports cars on BAT

[vonsmog]

When I listed my Unimog Doka on BaT I had a few videos and a lot of photos. It didn't sell on BaT but I did end up selling it later for my listing price of $195k.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-unimog-416-doka/

[Scott Douglas]

Originally Posted by lindbhr

Thank you all for your help. I shot a video today and edited it. Came out fine for my first one.

No BaT rules against linking that video here before going on the auction site. Might get some pointers for making it 'better'.