Vlogging Advice?

JayTV

JayTV

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Im very use to being infront of a camera, but my issue as a first time vlogger is actually vlogging, in my videos if anyone has ever seen them, its mostly just me recording and watching stuff happen around me, I try my best to be in the video myself, but I guess im not that good at narrating? any tips?

Thanks everyone :)
 
I still find it difficult. I would say try talking to yourself in front of the mirror and then if you are trying to vlog outside, do a few trial runs before actually doing it for real
 
Get a good balance of commentary and scenery while out vlogging - film what you see but also film updates on what's going on / what's just happened / what you're going to do soon etc. Don't be afraid to film too often or talk about things more than once because those clips will help to tie together the story and if one needs to be scrapped in editing, it's good to have backups.
I agree with the above, have some trial runs to see how it goes and critically watch back the footage (even edit it if you need to) to see what gaps (if any) there are and what you can improve on.
 
JayTV said:
Im very use to being infront of a camera, but my issue as a first time vlogger is actually vlogging, in my videos if anyone has ever seen them, its mostly just me recording and watching stuff happen around me, I try my best to be in the video myself, but I guess im not that good at narrating? any tips?

Thanks everyone :)
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Good vlogging is finding that mix of commentary and image. I would spend a lot of time watching vloggers whose style is close to your own (or what you're going for) and see how their vlogs are set up. Mostly, I like to hear more commentary than just passively watching a travelogue, but ymmv on that.
 
Like you, my first vlogs recorded what was around me, rather than me myself. There's nothing wrong with this, if you're able to present your surroundings in an interesting way. I was traveling when I started so this was simple. Now my surroundings are generally the same from day to day, I've switched up to talking more.

I've just gotten back into vlogging and my top tips I've learnt already are as follows:

Don't be afraid of music. I've found recently my viewers stick around much more if you tie everything together with well edited music.

Use different camera angles, and techniques often. Sometimes even two or more camera angles on the same bit of dialogue if possible.

Be. Confident.
Viewers can smell if you're nervous and they'll attack as if you're a wounded gazelle on the Serengeti.
 
Watch Casey Neistat - he's the king!

Always have enthusiasm, and make every second of the video count. Cut out awkward pauses and "umms" or "likes".

Make the video you want to see!
 
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