The Vlogger Survey

I'm told what I do should be categorized as vlogging haha. Also I have done actual vlogs.

Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
I've done all three, but sketches would be my latest ones.

Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
Always scripted, or at the very least an outline.

How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
Between 2 hours to 4 hours.

Where do your ideas come from?
Not sure... I guess stuff I've read, seen on tv, movies, internets etc...

What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
Canon 7D + 16-35mm L II f/2.8 LED lighting on tripod, Blue Yeti. For my event videos I use the a monopod, 24-105mm L F/4.0 and Rode Mic Pro.

Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
Sitting, more comfortable and I feel like I'm talking to someone.

How long on average do you spend shooting ?
1-3 hours.

On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
3

Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
One sitting.

What editing software do you use?
Sony Vegas Pro 12

Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
Tight, I'm always trying to get videos under 5 minutes.

How often do you vlog?
Once a week. More if there's an event I just covered.
 
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Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
My vlogs are usually sketches but I'm going to switch to a scheduled vlog soon on another channel

Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
Sketches i script but just take along vlogs i free-form

How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
I dont usually research but planning takes around 2-4 hours. When I do research its just for some small thing like where was someone born so it takes like 5 minutes

Where do your ideas come from?
My video ideas come from hanging out with friends and saying something stupid that turns into a video idea and some of it comes from people I watch on YouTube like JoeyGraceffa

What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
I just got a Canon Eos T3i Rebel so ill be using that, a fluid head tripod not sure of the brand cause it doesn't have a brand on it i got it from my dad, my light on my ceiling, and a Blue Snowball with Adobe Audacity

Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
It really depends. Most of the time I sit but sometimes I stand. Talking vlogs are usually stand but skits are sit/move if that makes any sense

How long on average do you spend shooting ?
My skits take around 1-2 hours depending on how long it is and how much I mess up but vlogs are around 10 minutes

On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
I get it in a single shot mostly but when I mess up, I mess up a LOT and have to take over 6 shots

Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
All in one sitting or until i run out of time

What editing software do you use?
Adobe Premiere Elements 10 for video and Adobe Audacity for audio

Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
I like tight cuts but if its a short video i like to extend the pauses hehe

How often do you vlog?
Skits once a week and im still deciding my vlog schedule



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Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
I have done rants in the past, but most of them are now topic based.
Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
90% of my vlogs are scripted, just so I have the basis down and won't have 3 minutes of silence to think of what to say next.
How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
I spend a good 2-3 hours researching and planning, I don't want to get caught out in the video by saying something that is completely wrong.
Where do your ideas come from?
My ideas usually pop up at school for some reason, but most of them are personal experiences or random topics that pop up during my classes.
What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
I shoot using a iPhone 4, $30 tripod and 2 lamps for lighting. All about utilizing the materials that you have ;)
Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
Sitting.
How long on average do you spend shooting ?
A good hour or two, as my videos are pretty simple and I don't have lots of fancy equipment to muck around with.
On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
Around 3-4 good takes, so it can be anywhere from 5-10 attempts.
Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
I tend to shoot a video in one sitting, but on rare occasions I'll stop to get a glass of water or something.
What editing software do you use?
Sony Vegas Pro 11.
Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
JumpcutsFTW
How often do you vlog?
I try to do a new vlog every 3 or 4 days, since my channel is rather small it gives the video time to gain more views etc.
 
Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups? They
were daily until I got busy with life
Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
Nope i've only scripted one that was my first vlog
How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
no time
Where do your ideas come from?
myself
What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
Just cut the camera on and start talking
Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
both
How long on average do you spend shooting ?
all day till about 7 pm
On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
1
Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
take break
What editing software do you use?
iMovie
Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
tightly?
How often do you vlog?
Not everyday like I used to since I've been busy with real life stuff.
 
Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
I don't really know what I'd categorise them as, oops :giggle:
Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
I have a rough draft, and then work around that, adding as I see fit
How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
It really depends on the video, so far it's ranged from half an hour to a couple of hours
Where do your ideas come from?
Usually just experiencing things in day to day life, or they just pop into my head (I'm also planning a video at the moment to do with a story I was told by my granddad from when I was younger)
What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
I currently use a Nikon P510 on a tripod (Nothing special :) )
Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
My first 2 videos were sitting, but my most recent was standing, and I prefer to stand now.
How long on average do you spend shooting ?
About 1-2 hours I think, I lose track of time
On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
It usually ranges from 1-3
Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
I shoot the whole thing in one sitting, just to keep my focus on the topic.
What editing software do you use?
iMovie
Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
Jump cuts ftw!
How often do you vlog?
I make a new video every 2 weeks :D
 
Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
I plan to branch out into sketches with set ups at some point. I'm still figuring out the direction of my channel, but it's basically light, funny, encouraging vlogs.

Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
I started out with full blown scripting, but now I go with detailed notes.

How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
I'm always jotting down ideas, but it usually takes up to an hour to get it all in order.

Where do your ideas come from?
Where don't they come from? I get ideas from all over really, life experiences, props I have around my house etc.

What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
I am currently using a JVC Everio HM30, which is only driving me a little crazy. I use a slik tripod and my backdrop is from a store window where my sister used to work. But I sometimes film around my house for clips in the vids. I light myself with lamps.

I plan to upgrade to a dslr soon.

Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
Standing. I fidget a lot when I sit.

How long on average do you spend shooting ?
About half an hour to an hour.

On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
Up to three. Actually, sometimes up to 5. It depends how articulate I am feeling that day...

Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
One sitting.

What editing software do you use?
iMovie '11

Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
I try to get it pretty tight.

How often do you vlog?
Well, the goal was weekly, but it's more biweekly at the moment.
 
Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
I guess we are vloggers we answer questions and it is Kinda Skteches as we take on personalities that are exaggerations of who we are.

Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
Free Form we tried scripting but It didn't feel natural.

How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
I spend probably 10 -15 hours researching things about each question just so I can randomly pull from it in my head.

Where do your ideas come from?
People send us questions we answer

What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?
Single Camera in a studio I built in my basement

Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?
Sit

How long on average do you spend shooting ?
Shooting approx 20 per vlog

On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
1 to 2

Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?
all in one sitting

What editing software do you use?
AVID/FCP/ Premier depending on which is free to edit I normally have other projects going and rendering

Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?
I like the awkward pauses.

How often do you vlog?
2 times a week
 
randomlilnikki said:
Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
I plan to branch out into sketches with set ups at some point. I'm still figuring out the direction of my channel, but it's basically light, funny, encouraging vlogs.
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I know that feeling, I still can't figure out what I want to do with my channel either haha.

JohnKenShow said:
On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?
1 to 2
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With the length of your segments, I would also try and get them done in 1 take. Would be crazy to reshoot 1 minute clips 3-4 times.
 
Are your vlogs primarily "daily vlogs", rants, or sketches with set-ups?
Sketches.

Do you script your vlogs, or are they free-form?
Normally scripted though I've done a few free-form.

How long on average do you spend researching/planning?
It depends on the video. Normally about an hour.

Where do your ideas come from?
I'm not sure. I just make whatever pops into my head.
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What's your shooting setup (tech, setting, etc)?The webcam on the back of my ipad rested on top of a pile of books to get it at eye level and my bedside lamp. Top quality equipment right there.​
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Are you a sitting or standing vlogger?Standing.​
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How long on average do you spend shooting ?An hour.​
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On average, how many takes do you do for a single clip?4-5​
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Do you shoot a video all in one sitting, or do you take breaks?All in one.​
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What editing software do you use?Movie maker.​
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Do you tend to edit your vlogs tighly, or do you prefer to have pauses?Tightly edited.​
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How often do you vlog?​
I try to make it weekly although I often don't like a video I make and so don't upload it. Hence it is often less frequently than once a week.​
 
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