Here’s my Simple Vlogging Podcast episode 34. If you are brand new to vlogging and still learning editing – don’t sweat it! However, if you’re a more experience vlogger and somewhat comfortable with editing, a bit of thinking before recording will help you make a nicer video. Think about angles, distance, etc. I ask this [...]

Here’s my Simple Vlogging Podcast episode 33. Are there requirements for a vlogger? Looks, voice? Who do you think should video blog? OR Who do you think shouldn’t video blog?

In this Simple Vlogging Podcast number 32 I talk about the rule of thirds and how you can use it in video. I use a grassy field for an example.

Here is episode 31 of my Simple Vlogging Podcast. I have issued a challenge in this video. I challenge you to find a niche that is not good for online video. Leave me a comment! If you want to watch the rest of my simple vlogging podcasts just click the “Latest Videos…Select a Category” and [...]

In my Simple Vlogging Podcast 30 I go back to a basic point – keep your video short! I have to constantly remind myself of that fact so maybe it will help some of you also. I give some actual reasons behind the tip.

I haven’t done a video podcast in a while. In this Simple Vlogging Podcast 29 I share a little bit of why I haven’t. New computers are great, but all the files are in the old one! New cameras are awesome, but the recording, uploading, editing all react differently. And most important – take more [...]

Simple Vlogging Podcast Episode 28 talks about something simple yet essential – how to get your video on your own site. If you are interested in past podcasts just click on the select a category and pick Podcasts.

Simple Vlogging Podcast 27 confirms that people will stare at you if you talk to your camera in public – no big deal. Just pretend you’re a movie star. The more videos you do the more confidence you will gain.

In this Simple Vlogging Podcast episode 26 I talk about skills that you already have from blogging and how you can apply them to vlogging.

Here is my Simple Vlogging Podcast number 25. I talk about casual vs. formal video and encourage you to just vlog it! Don’t worry that it’s not perfect. Honestly, I could pick apart every video I make and find a couple things that I would change [like the weird place it picked for a thumbnail], [...]

Here is Simple Vlogging Podcast episode 24 – finally. I had some technical difficulties and didn’t get it live yesterday. I’m hoping that better late than never still applies. I go back to basics and talk about video hosting. What host is your favorite? How many have you tried? Here’s a list of 20 hosting [...]

This Simple Vlogging Podcast 23 is a behind the scenes look at my green screen studio. Any of you use green screen? Any questions or tips?

Here is my Simple Vlogging Podcast #22 with 3 more tips on how to get more attention for your video as I promised when I talked about How To Tag Your Videos. It has to do with comments, tags, and descriptions. Feel free to leave a comment with any questions!

Here is my Simple Vlogging Podcast episode 21.  I’ve been a slacker these past couple weeks, but now I’m getting back in the groove. This episode is about tagging your videos/vlogs so that they are found easier and watched more. Always a good thing, right? Tell me, do you tag your videos?  Any tips you [...]

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This is my Simple Vlogging Podcast 19 and my first attempt at using green screen.  It will get better! I can’t find the exact iJustine video that I remember, but in this video at 00:57 she shows her green screen set-up. Make an effort to have a nice background, but don’t let your lack of [...]

Simple Vlogging Podcast 18 encouraging new people to try vlogging. This Friday is the second of the month so I will be live on MomTV at 2pm EST!  Hope to see you there.

In my Simple Vlogging Podcast 17 I show you my new gorilla pod and how I used a cheap microphone to try to make the sound better. Here’s the link to the Web Video Secrets Podcast that I reference in my podcast – How To Get Great Audio If Your Camera Only Has A Built-in [...]

This is the Simple Vlogging Podcast 16 reminding you to get your camera ready to record before Christmas morning.

This Simple Vlogging Podcast 15 contains tips that pertain to blogging and vlogging. I tell you what is best and it’s obviously a “do what I say not what I do” kind of moment.

Simple Vlogging Podcast Episode 14 Do you have an area that is ready whenever you want to make a video?

It really bothers me when people that want to make a video let their looks – or how they feel they look – stop them. This is the Simple Vlogging Tips Podcast 13. Thanks for watching!  Please leave a comment. You might enjoy my podcast titled 10 Tips To Be More Comfortable on Camera.

If you know how to compose a still image use those same principles for video.  In this Simple Vlogging Podcast number 12 I remind you of 5 tips to use when framing your video. You can contact me on Twitter @jendisjournal or by email to jendi@simplevloggingtips.com Thanks for watching.  Now go and make a video! [...]

This is my Simple Vlogging Podcast episode 11. Please leave a comment!

This is my Simple Vlogging Podcast episode #10. Gonna talk a bit about editing and 4 types of video transitions. If you want to read a bit more about it I wrote a post titled Not All Transitions Should Be Dreaded. I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Don’t forget to subscribe to [...]

Welcome to my Simple Vlogging Podcast. This is episode #9. One thing a busy mom does not have is a lot of time.  If making a vlog takes hours than most moms are not going to do it.  How can you make a good vlog or video in a short amount of time? Watch the [...]

These are the show notes for episode #8 of my Simple Vlogging Podcast. This week let’s talk about perfectionism. Does perfectionism keep you from making a video? Are you waiting for just the right time, just the right background, just the right thing to say? Stop waiting and just push record. Having a bad video [...]

Here is the SimpleVloggingPodcast #7. This week I’d like to ask you, Are you moving the camera too fast? This Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at 2 pm EST I will be live on MomTV.com Please stop by and chat through text or your webcam. If anyone has a question feel free to leave it in [...]

Here is the sixth episode of my simple vlogging podcast. This week I’d like to chat about animation in your video – not cartoon characters – you – being animated in your video. Do you wake up your face before you start vlogging? This Friday, Sept. 4 at 2 pm EST I’m hosting my first [...]

This is the show notes for my fifth podcast. My topic this week is “topics.” Where can you find topics to vlog about?  My short answer is if you can write about it you can video it so if you can blog it you can vlog it. This Friday, August 28, 2009 at 2:00pm EST [...]

Want to know a simple thing to do that will dramatically improve your videos? Just set the camera down! Watch the podcast at my site. This Friday, August 14, 2009. I will be live on Mom TV . Come, hang out with me, share your tips or questions.  Do you need a blog to showcase your videos? [...]

Once again the thumbnail has my mouth wide open. It’s the law of thumbnails I think. This week I’m responding to a question from Heidi: “I have often wanted to get into vlogging. My husband has done some with his gardening and furniture making stuff! One of the things that REALLY bugs me about watching [...]

Melitsa from play-activities.com asked “Can you talk about using music in vlogs?” I’m seeing more vlogs that use a theme tune or little tune between the opening credits and the start of the vlog. What are your thoughts about doing that? And how do you do it? Thanks! Watch the complete podcast here. It is [...]

Starting a new adventure – 3 actually. The first is one you already know – I’m starting a podcast. I’m hoping to have one a week and talk about something related to making videos each time. The second is that I’m starting a website. This site! I started it because I want to encourage other [...]