How To Get Started With Video-Blogging: Top Tools and Resources
So you are ready to get started with your own video blog? Have no idea where to start? Video blogging is a bit different from regular blogging. You are going to need to capture videos and even edit them before getting them on your vlog. You also have to pay attention to the quality of your camera, microphone, mixers, and so on. This all may sound too daunting to handle, but in reality it’s just different. As long as you have the right tools and the dedication to succeed, you are going to have a lot of fun vlogging. With that in mind, here are a few tools and resources to get you started with your own video blog:
Camcorders & Video Cameras
Sony Webbie HD: Sony Webbie MHS-PM1 HD Camcorder is a decent mini camcorder to get started with vloggers.
Flip UltraHD: the Flip needs no introduction. It has been around for years and is great for vlogging.
Kodak Zx1 HD: An affordable mini HD Camcorder for those constantly on the go.
Microphones:
Audio Technica AT2020USB Condenser USB Microphone: it’s the microphone I use for my projects. It’s not super expensive but the quality is very high.
Shure 55SH Series II Microphone: Shure 55SH Series II is a bargain and one killer microphone.
Samson CO1U USB Condenser Mic: another decent choice if you are looking for a fairly high quality Microphone. For most podcast projects, this is enough.
Software:
Adobe Audition: the best pod-casting software on the planet. Great for manipulating multi-media files.
Camtasia Studio: a great software for capturing videos and conducting video demonstrations for your visitors.
Video Blogging Books:
Producing Video Podcasts: a great book to get you started with your own professional video blog.
YouTube – An Insider’s Guide to Climbing the Charts: if you want to vlog on YouTube, you need to read this book to learn the latest tips and tricks.
Video-Blog Web Hosting
- DreamHost: my current web host. They are pretty decent and the support is wonderful.
- Wpwebhost: tailored towards the needs of Wordpress site owners. Supports Wordpress MU as well.
- Blue Host: used by a whole lot of small businesses for blogging, pod-casting, and …
Wordpress Themes and Templates
- TV Elements: is one of the best video blogging themes available on the Web. It allows you to create your own show and manage your episodes effectively.
- WooTube: is another great theme for YouTube vloggers.
- evid: evid is a cool little video-blogging theme that allows your users to rate your videos. Makes it easy to add your own videos too.
- Tubular: it is a cool dark video blogging theme that allows you to embed videos from YouTube, Viemo, and other top video sites to your blog.
There you have it. There are a few other things that you may need depending on the sophistication of your video blog. If you are having guests and so on, you are going to need audio mixers, camcorder lights, better microphones, and …, which is why there is a second part to this post. Stay tuned.
- Danny Jones
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