Two things to tell you:
- If you can blog it you can vlog it.
- Just have fun with it!
…and bloopers
from my original series in 2008
Pin ItTip 10: Have Fun With It!
August 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Tip 9: Time and Widgets
July 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Some wrap-it-up thoughts that aren’t in the other tips, but I think are kind of important.
You’ve shot a video that’s usable. You’ve edited it, watched it all the way through, and saved it again. Now you’re ready to upload it.
from my very first vlogging series in 2008
Pin ItTip 1: Make An Outline
July 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It’s always helpful to have an outline worked out before you start filming – from my very first vlogging series in 2008.
Here is an updated – and more fun – video of this same topic.
If you are the type that prefers to get a lot of information all at once you might be interested in my webinar on How To Use Video To Be Awesome. It includes the webinar recording, transcription, three ebooks, and a resource list. To find out more check out my FREE report on How Video Makes You Awesome.
Pin ItTip 2: What’s In Your Background?
July 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
Talking about backgrounds for your vlogs. They can build up your authority or totally distract from your content.
[from my original series in 2008]
Perry Lawrence has a video with some great tips about Adding Authority To Your Videos. I’ve learned a lot from him, and I enjoyed reading his 25 Top Video Tips.
A more advanced background technique is green screen.
I enjoy using green screen. Here’s a picture of my green screen set-up in a corner of the basement. The picture is actually a screen capture from Podcast 23 “My Green Screen Setup.”
Tip 3: Simple Lighting
July 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
Simple lighting examples from my very first vlogging series.
from my original video series recorded in 2008
Here’s a video from VideoMaker illustrating some great points you can use even if you don’t have fancy lights. Don’t worry about buying fancy lights right away. Use what you already have and arrange them in the triangle that is illustrated in the following video.
Pin ItTip 4: Make Yourself Presentable
July 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
There are people who always film just as they are. I’m happy for them, but I prefer to make myself look better before filming.
from my very first vlogging series in 2008.
Melissa Ingold sent out a free pdf on Tips for Creating Integrity Driven Video. You don’t have to give your email or anything. It’s free to read, download, or share. If you follow my tips and live show you will have heard the tips, but sometimes a different phrasing makes it easier to understand or remember. Enjoy and thank you for being on my mailing list!
Pin ItTip 5: Set the Camera Down!
July 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Please set the camera down! Please! I beg you. It will make your video so-o much nicer!
from my very first vlogging series in 2008
Here’s a newer video about recording yourself without cutting off your head or chin or How To Film A Video By Yourself:
Then my first vlogging challenge is also about keeping the camera steady with a little more information about tripods:
To see the other challenges go to SimpleVloggingTips.com/challenge.
Pin ItTip 6: Is it Quiet?
July 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If possible make sure it is quiet where you are filming.
from my very first vlogging series in 2008
If you are interested in learning more about audio you can watch the videos on
Three Basic Audio Tips For Video Blogging and
Creating An Audio Logo In Your Video Blog.
There are ways to improve your audio with a cheap microphone. Keep your audio needs in mind when you are researching new cameras.
Pin ItTip 7: Editing with WMM
July 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
This video shows you every step I take to edit these tips with Windows Movie Maker.
from my very first vlogging series in 2008.
I also have a screencast tutorial of Windows Live Movie Maker.
And you can hire me to do editing for you through Scenes and Cinema.
Pin ItTip 8: Keep Vlog Short
July 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
This tip is about keeping your vlog short.
from my very first vlogging series in 2008
You also might like to read 7 Ways To Make Your Video Shorter.
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