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Video Blogger Gifts That Don’t Break Your Budget

If you know someone that wants to start vlogging there are lots of possible Christmas presents to give them. Maybe you are someone that wants to do more vlogging – feel free to forward this post to anyone that might buy you a present.

Maybe a webcam is all that’s needed to get started – and eliminate the step of loading video into the computer:

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 USB 2.0 Webcam – 2MP - Logitech has a variety of webcams under $70.

If they want to step it up a notch ore record on the go here’s some Pocket Camcorders for under $200:

Kodak Zi10 PlayTouch Video Camera - has a microphone jack for better audio!
Kodak PLAYSPORT Zx5 Video Camera - if you’re worried about water this one is water proof and designed for an outdoor active lifestyle.
Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera - a small compact camera that’s easy to slip into a pocket or purse. It also switches from still to video very easily.
Flip Video UltraHD Video Camera - great cameras, but the company is not making them anymore. It is possible to get a device to attach an external microphone.

If the plan is to conduct interviews on the go this is the handheld microphone I have. It works well to hold in between two people and pick up both. Azden WHX-Pro VHF Handheld System [around $165.00]

If you just need good audio for one person a lavalier microphone is a good choice.

Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone - this is $25 wired microphone. Even a cheap microphone makes a big difference in sound.

Beginners can use free editing software that comes with their computer - either iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. However, a nice editing program would be a great gift.

Pinnacle Studio HD Video Editing Software - for Windows
Apple Final Cut Express 4 Video Editing Software - for Mac

One more option: What if a smart phone is the recording device of choice? Former MTV and BBC TV Director/Cameraman Jules Watkins has an ecourse titled iPhone Video Hero full of tips and tricks for making great video blogs from the iPhone.

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