July is National Recreation & Parks month. You can multi-task by making a video blog while your child is playing at the park.
Here’s some ideas if you are a…
- frugal blogger – talk about the free fun.
- mommy blogger – talk about taking your children.
- travel blogger – talk about your favorite parks.
- daily life / memoir blogger – talk about a park memory you have.
- local blogger – talk about the best parks in the area.
- fitness blogger – talk about the exercise you can get by walking, hiking, etc at a park.
- food blogger – talk about good snacks to take to the park.
- freelance writer – talk about working in a park for a change.
- online business person – talk about going to the park for a break to recharge.
- and many more!
You could talk about any of those in a vlog. By making the video at a park you will support your expertise and make it more fun to watch. If you feel too conspicuous/embarrassed to set up a tripod find a tree or pole that you can rest your hand against to keep your camera still.
Another way to improve your vlog is to get some B roll - which is footage that supports your topic without being right on you or the main topic. Let’s go through the list again:
- frugal – show that you don’t need your wallet by leaving it somewhere.
- mommy – the kids of course!
- travel – add still pics of other parks you mention.
- daily life – if you talk about a specific piece of playground equipment shoot it.
- local – show the area / entrance signs.
- fitness – show the trail.
- food – show the snacks.
- writer – show the equipment you use/area you work.
- business person – show yourself relaxing or playing then back to work.
Did you think of an idea for you? Please share in the comments.
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I like it. I’m slowly convincing myself to try some vlogging. Not an easy process, and I know I’m my own worst critic in many ways. Outside sounds like fun. Challenging, with a 2 year old who still needs a lot of watching at the park, but perhaps interesting.
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Oh awesome. I love the idea of having a setting. So many vlogs I see are sitting in a room with a simple wall behind them. SO much more fun this way. Now my mind is spinning with what I could do… I need to go practice. Thanks!
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Hi- Do you think it would be appropriate to do a vlog in a park for me? I’m a beauty blogger. I was thinking that since I promote nature based products that would be a great thing. I certainly haven’t seen anyone else do it. It’s a bit cold now but I was thinking maybe when it’s warm.
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Jendi Reply:
December 7th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Yes! Sounds like you can easily make it relevant since you use nature based products. I say go for it!
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