At 5 Minutes for Mom there is a post titled A Guaranteed Method For Improving Your Photography by Tasra Dawson. It’s a great post and while I was reading I realized that her 3 tips could really help serious vloggers as well.
Tasra’s main point is to take a picture every day.
It works for video too. Take a video every day! You might not get a complete video filmed every day, but you can get a clip or two that you can work into a finished video later. You might not use the clip, but you’ll gain experience.
First she says to carry your camera with you everywhere. I’ve said before that it’s good to always take your video camera with you. These days cameras are small and easy to slip in a bag – don’t forget to throw in some extra batteries. You never know what you’ll happen upon or what you’ll think of while out and about – especially if you have kids.
Second she says to begin to see things differently. Once you’re thinking about video you’ll start thinking more like a director or editor. You’ll think about what would make a good story that others would like to watch. You’ll think of what would be a good background, or what would be funny to add to a vlog, or how you’re going to tell your watchers about what happened. I do it, and even my children have picked up on it since they have fun with their camera.
Thirdly she says to get off automatic. If your camera lets you change settings – go for it! Some video cameras do not let you change settings so lets think of this in a slightly different way. Let’s say – get out of your comfort zone. Do you tend to always record your videos in front of your webcam? Try going outside! Do you film a lot in your car? Open the door and get out! Try a close-up or a far away shot. Do a different type of video – if you do a lot of reviews try to sit and talk, if you always sit and talk try a cooking video, etc.
Push yourself and you will grow.
P.S. The points are from her article; the rest is from me. Tasra Dawson also does great videos called Real Women Scrap TV.
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