Aug 2019
Vlogging Laptops: What to Consider Before You Buy One
In a world where everyone seems to be pressed for time, the majority of our news and entertainment sources have become increasingly more digital. Enter: the vlog.
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Aug 2019
How to Build a Home Video Studio: A Step-by-Step Guide
A useful home video studio needs a repeatable recording space, controlled sound, dependable lighting, a camera and microphone, and a background that fits the videos you make. This guide documents the ten-step studio Dan built for under $350, excluding gear he already owned.
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Aug 2019
10 Vlogging Accessories To Improve Your YouTube Videos
When I stumbled into vlogging, I quickly discovered how complex the whole process could be and I loved it! I loved to dive deep into the nitty-gritty details of the planning, process, techniques, and technical side of the video gear. In fact, researching,…
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Aug 2019
How to Choose a Vlog Studio Setup That Reflects Your Brand
While there are many reasons why you would want to build your own video studio, one of the major ones is to better communicate your style, personality, or the type of content of your channel.
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Jul 2019
The Video Studios of 10 Famous YouTubers
The strongest YouTube studios are not necessarily the most expensive. They make recording repeatable by giving the creator dependable light, sound, camera placement, storage, and a background suited to the channel. These ten examples show different ways successful creators solved that problem.
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DIY Video Studio Equipment: Needed VS Nice-to-Have
When I first started thinking through what equipment was needed to create a video studio, it was a little overwhelming. There are a dozen categories of items to consider, hundreds of items in each category, and a thousand brands of all these things to…
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Using (& Hacking) IKEA For Your DIY Video Studio
When I first started building my own studio, I could hardly afford a few tin heat lamps to light my closet, let alone buy some furniture. Still, as time went on, and I had a little bit of extra cash, I found IKEA to be a treasure trove of lighting,…
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DIY Video Studio: What to Consider Before You Build Yours
About six weeks ago I began building my own DIY video studio to make it easier to vlog on a regular basis. While I’ve had a blast picking wall colors, painting, selecting the perfect gear, arranging the lighting, and learning about acoustics, there are…
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May 2019
I, Justine: An Analog Memoir – Book Summary & Review
Dan’s verdict: I, Justine: An Analog Memoir is a worthwhile, fast read about iJustine’s early life online—not only her YouTube career. The photo-rich book is 228 pages, and the author-narrated audiobook can be finished in about four hours at 1.5× speed.
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May 2019
Vlog Defined: What Vlogging Means Today
Even though the vlog has been around for twenty years and, I would say, normalized over the last ten years, there still seems to be some confusion over the definition of what a “vlog” is. People often interchange the word with YouTuber, creator, video…
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Apr 2019
A Helpful Guide for Vlogging at Night
Night vlogging works best when you plan around the light you actually have: use the widest practical aperture, keep shutter speed usable for motion, raise ISO only as far as your camera can tolerate, and add a small light when the scene is too dark.
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Apr 2019
Tips and Rules for Vlogging & Video at Disneyland
Disneyland currently prohibits selfie sticks, oversized tripods, and recording for unapproved commercial purposes. Personal filming may be permitted, but park staff retain discretion and rules can change, so check Disney’s current park rules before bringing recording gear.
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