How To Vlog

So, you're an aspiring vlogger? Your new favorite content creator, Andrea Valeria of "It's a Travel O.D.," has broken down the vlogging process for you, without taking herself too seriously or getting overly technical. From naming your vlog, refining your style, and advancing your skills--to the satisfaction of publishing your very first video--you now have a vlogging mentor (and maybe your first viewer!). In this vlogging guide, you'll learn: -What exactly is a vlog?-Finding your space in the vlogging world-What you need to get started vlogging-How to tell an engaging story through video-Shooting and editing techniques for newbies Get started on your first vlog. Then return to this book for mentorship when you come up with questions or need a little encouragement.

This fun, comprehensive guide to vlogging delivers the skills and tips you need to get started, produce a professional look, develop your skill level, and cultivate your creativity. With a fresh, stylish design and bite-sized text and project prompts, this is a no-nonsense approach to learning about: Setting up and uploading a vlog Inspiration for what to vlog about How to storyboard a vlog Lighting and props Advanced video skills Editing your vlog Adding sounds and effects Building an audience Making your vlog pay Internet and social media safety guidance Throughout the book, Q&A panels feature successful young vloggers who give their own personal tips and stories about how they got started. Your own vlogging success comes next!

YouTube. Vimeo. Vine. Viral videos are the new black. Short and funny home videos shot using only a web-cam (mostly) are today's sure-fire way to internet fame and instant global popularity. And with that often comes a generous addition to your pocketbook. But how does a regular Joe's (or Jane's) vlog end up getting millions of views and 'likes' within a freakishly short period of time? And what makes a video appealing, memorable and share-worthy? If you are interested in starting your own channel and sharing your passion with the world through vids, this is the book for you. Here, you'll learn everything it takes for you to start and run your very own vlog. You'll learn the success secrets of vloggers who provide entertainment and education (sometimes both) to billions of people worldwide. You'll also learn videography techniques, editing tips, and scriptwriting ideas to make sure your vids are as professional looking as can be. So if you're itching to get in front of the camera and put your face and ideas out there, let's get started!

Have you ever felt the urge to share the entertaining and insightful things that happen in your everyday world? Got a message you’d like to get across to others? A cause you want people to support? A videoblog allows you to share whatever you choose in a colorful, interesting way that gets attention—and furthermore, videoblogging is fun! Grab Videoblogging For Dummies and put your videoblog on the fast track. You’ll see how to Gather and use videoblogging tools Decide what you want your videoblog to do Plan content and edit your footage Set up a video hosting account and post your videoblog Create a complete “show” Videoblog safely, without compromising your security or others’ privacy Of course, a great way to get an idea of what you want to do with your videoblog (or vlog, as you’ll be calling it when you’re an insider) is to check out other people’s vlogs. You’ll find information about that in Videoblogging For Dummies too, including where to find videoblogs and how to set up RSS feeds. And you’ll see how vlogs can affect public opinion, offer fresh viewpoints, and be terrifically entertaining. Written by a true videoblogging pioneer —Stephanie Cottrell Bryant launched her first vlog in 2005, and now presents seminars on videoblogging topics—Videoblogging For Dummies gives you the scoop on Choosing hardware and software you need to get started, plus an idea of what it’s going to cost Adding the extra bells and whistles and professional touches that will get your vlog noticed Deciding whether to script your vlog or make it “reality TV”, dealing with “vid fright”, and making other people comfortable before your camera Finding out who your audience is, getting feedback, and fine-tuning your vlog Giving your vlog a clear identity Becoming a citizen journalist, an advocate, or a small-screen movie producer Editing, adding soundtracks, working with file formats, and publicizing your vlog Videoblogging lets you showcase your art, keep in touch with friends and family, make new friends, or do your part to help solve the world’s problems. Videoblogging For Dummies is the fun and easy way to get started!

Packed with all your favorite YouTube stars and tips on how to become one, this amazing book is a must-have for all aspiring vloggers! This amazing book is a must-have for all aspiring vloggers! It is a veritable guide to making your own awesome vlog with advice from best bloggers and gamers on the Internet, featuring both US and European vlogging sensations. It’s packed with everything you fans need know about what their favorite vloggers do and how they can do it themselves, including: A-Z tips and facts on vlogging, quizzes, places to doodle and plan your vlog, and ideas, hints, tips, and challenges from the pros for making and promoting your own vlog!

How to be a blogger & vlogger: Covers the ten core skills to master in order to get started in the world of blogging, vlogging and podcasting. From planning what you want to share with the world and learning how to stay safe online, to finding out the top tips for filming a vlog, this book leads the way.

"Designing Courses with Digital Technologies offers guidance for higher education instructors integrating digital technologies into their teaching, assessment, and overall support of students. Written by and for instructors from a variety of disciplines, this book presents evaluations that the contributors have implemented in real-life courses, spanning blended and distance learning, flipped classrooms, collaborative technologies, video-supported learning, and beyond. Chapter authors contextualize their approaches beyond simple how-to's, exploring both the research foundations and professional experiences that have informed their use of digital tools while reflecting on their successes, challenges, and ideas for future development"--