Vlogging Cheatsheet
Equipment
- Camera (DSLR or Mirrorless)
- Microphone (Lavalier, Shotgun or Lapel)
- Tripod or stabilizer (Gimbal or Steadicam)
- Lighting (Ring Light, Softbox or Umbrella Light)
- Memory cards or storage device
- Editing software
Basic Steps
- Choose your topic and create a content plan
- Set up your equipment, including the camera, microphone, tripod, and lighting
- Record your footage, keeping in mind the composition, lighting, and audio quality
- Edit your footage using editing software and add titles, transitions, music, and other effects
- Export and upload your video to your chosen platform
Terminology
- Vlog: A video blog, typically a personal or lifestyle video documenting the creator’s experiences or thoughts
- B-roll: Supplementary footage, usually overlaid on the main footage, that provides additional context or visual interest
- Jump cut: An abrupt cut between shots to eliminate unwanted footage or create a specific effect
- Vlogmas: A vlogging tradition where creators upload a new video every day in December leading up to Christmas
- Thumbnail: A still image used to represent a video, usually chosen to attract viewers
- Subscribers: Viewers who have subscribed to a creator’s channel to receive notifications of new videos
- Engagement: The level of interaction and response from viewers, including comments, likes, and shares
Tips and Tricks
- Plan your content ahead of time to create a cohesive and engaging video
- Use good lighting and audio quality to improve the production value of your videos
- Keep your audience in mind when creating your video and aim to provide value to them
- Engage with your audience through comments and social media to build a community
- Be consistent with your posting schedule to build and maintain an audience
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