Vlogging

Shastafication said:
When I start vlogging again then I will just keep going no matter what. I won't stop and I'll try hard not to stop and try hard not to get lazy. I want to do it for myself, and to help with my anxiety
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I've started using a calendar to plan out my weekly videos. That way I can sometimes film a couple in advance, just in case something comes up and I don't get a chance. I've committed to posting a new video every Monday, and it's been good motivation for me.[DOUBLEPOST=1369040264,1369040218][/DOUBLEPOST]
William Phan said:
When I got into vlogging I tried to make it seem like I'm just having a conversation with a friend. That made it easier. Having a topic and outline will help keep you from rambling. Don't be afraid to jump cut to make it more fluid too.
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Yeah, jump cuts are the best. It almost looks weird to watch a vlog without them now.
 
I'm thinking of a daily thing, if not then maybe like a weekly thing or two to three times a week. Also I have never done jump cuts before.
 
i vlogged a few times but then i seen how messy my room was and quit lol. was just little stuff like silverware that bugged me too :)
 
Kevfactor said:
i vlogged a few times but then i seen how messy my room was and quit lol. was just little stuff like silverware that bugged me too :)
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A messy room is a bad room haha. I'm not going to do any vlog in my room at all. Lol.
Outside is the best place to do a vlog in my opinion unless you have a house worth looking at. Also lighting is great outside.
 
Shastafication said:
A messy room is a bad room haha. I'm not going to do any vlog in my room at all. Lol.
Outside is the best place to do a vlog in my opinion unless you have a house worth looking at. Also lighting is great outside.
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We can't do much outside vlogging in the UK - too much wind and rain ;)

Jump cutting is very good for keeping the flow going. Not many people can talk away without stopping to think, or saying 'Um' a few times. It's often good to cut those bits out so you don't give your viewer the chance to get bored and click off. Study some of the big YouTubers and how they do it.
 
Camille Montpetit said:
Then... I would suggest that you practice talking in front of the camera WITHOUT recording at first. It may sounds silly but I think you need to get use to it
Once youre okay with it you can hit the record button :p
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I would take this a step further and say go ahead talk in front of a camera while recording. Then review it, and examine what you did like, what you didn't, and how you can change the next one.

Remember that this is YouTube. We will only see what you want us to see, and what you put out there for us to see. I recorded four or five different introductions before I finally reached one I was happy with. Don't force it, just let it go. It'll become easier with time.

If you do record numerous introductions, do each one on a different day. Don't record one, watch it really quick, and try again. Take some time to rest and think about it, then go back for another go.
 
Kensterrr said:
I would take this a step further and say go ahead talk in front of a camera while recording. Then review it, and examine what you did like, what you didn't, and how you can change the next one.

Remember that this is YouTube. We will only see what you want us to see, and what you put out there for us to see. I recorded four or five different introductions before I finally reached one I was happy with. Don't force it, just let it go. It'll become easier with time.

If you do record numerous introductions, do each one on a different day. Don't record one, watch it really quick, and try again. Take some time to rest and think about it, then go back for another go.
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Spoken like a true vlogger haha.
 
My biggest piece of advice is try to balance script writing with a conversational/casual delivery. Sometimes the ideas and topics you have are really important to you, and you want to be very thoughtful with planning your video. But don't try to transcend the medium of just being a person in front of a camera. Be approachable and relatable no matter what you're talking about.
 
Shastafication said:
Hi Everyone,
I am planning to start vlogging but I just don't have any ideas at all and im very unsure of what I am planning on doing. I am also unsure of when and where I am going to vlog. I am also a bit nervous on vlogging. Can anyone help me?

Thanks,
Shasta
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What is Vlog?
 
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