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Creative types, peeps with opinions, exhibitionists - are you still writing all your daily/hourly/secondly thoughts in longhand on a blog?

Vlogs (internet speak for a video blog) are where it’s at. Not only is it quicker than typing by hand, people get to see your hairdo, and you don’t have to worry about how to spell “narcissism” correctly.

In the DIY publishing heaven that is the interwebs, vlogs (I’m still can’t get over the way that sounds…I imagine there’s a Russian man somewhere called “Vlog” who is impressed that he’s being googled so much) are the perfect outlet for people with something to say. And people are watching. Australia’s most subscribed-to vlog, Community Channel has more than 295,000 subscribers and more than 13 million channel views. Not bad for a personal vlog from 23 year old, Sydney girl Natalie Tran. Check out one Nat's vids below:

What I love about this is that personal media – straight from you to the world – adds literally millions of voices to the traditional one-way monologue of mainstream press, creating dialogue and genuine insight into people’s experiences.

Individuals have the power to be heard. If you haven’t been to Youtube land or Vlogmap in search of cool vloggers, you totally should. Whether you want to know about daily life in wartorn Iraq, ask a ninja a question, or just look at really cute dogs (I am not making this up) vlogs have got you covered

If you’re more on the doing side of the equation, here’s a quick how to:

♥ Step 1. ummm, get a video camera. If you needed this particular step maybe quit now.

♥ Step 2. Get involved with a vlog site like YouTube or VlogMap. You can also post to personal sites like blogger, but big sites = better chances of getting viewers.

♥ Step 3. Get talking. What's your passion, your interest, what makes you unique? What gets you excited, talkative, giddy, what gives you your kicks? Whether you just want to go for a video-diary approach or get political, it's totally up to you. Probably best to stick to 3 minutes or under though, the interwebs has given us all short attention spans (hey, look, a piece of tinsel!) You might want to do some simple edits if you’ve got the tech specs, if not, just upload as is.

♥ Step 4. Get Posting. There are plenty of sites that will give you the lowdown on uploads. Ready for your close up? More tips, video editing advice etc etc abound, so get clicky with these for a start:

♥ vlogblog ♥ Digital Media how to for macs ♥ eHow - how to vlog ♥ Free vlog

Posted by: sportsgirl on 06 July 2009
Tagged as: Blog Culture topic1

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13 Comments

georgie

said this on Wednesday 08 July 2009, 11:25 AM

hey i just uploaded a video to youtube thanks to u guys. its really funny so check it out. my name is: georgie93GiGi and the video is: Eminem - We made you hope u guys like it xoxo
erin

said this on Thursday 09 July 2009, 09:02 AM

vlogging is deffs the way of the future. trend spotting, as usual sportsgirl!
melbstyle

said this on Thursday 09 July 2009, 12:19 PM

hehe Nat Tran is awesome!
sportsgirl_lovahh

said this on Friday 10 July 2009, 04:58 PM

Vlogs are definitely taking over but who really minds when they are sooo fabulous? Eat your heart out keyboards cos' typing is no longer necessary!
jessika_xo

said this on Monday 13 July 2009, 06:16 PM

hahah that youtube video is so true, even i do it! This has definately inspired me to talk about my passions and experiences Thankyou sportsgirl! x
kirstyy

said this on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:18 PM

haha soo true.. everyone does it, maybe it would be easier if we say 'look over there', they might do it more casually!!
azazello

said this on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:47 PM

I'm sorry but why does this feel like some try hard advertising set up, with a no talent doing an over scripted "hi guys" video..don't look now but speaking up is about real people, not a chic who missed out on a walk on part in home and away:)
azazello

said this on Wednesday 15 July 2009, 05:49 PM

or maybe I'm wrong just another vid blogger x
emza

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 12:05 PM

omg I love CommunityChannel! ( she always says hi at the beginning of her videos :) )
MissTash

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 02:42 PM

Hahaha very creative! Yeah the best vlog ive seen was the 'Leave Britney Alone!' video some random guy made ages ago...
jewljulia

said this on Thursday 16 July 2009, 07:19 PM

Vlogs are not my style. For the internet sitting down and watching a video, even if it’s just a few minutes long seems like such a commitment. Give me an article to skim over and pretty pictures to obsess over any day. My favourite part about the internet is that it gives you the ability to multitask. I’m watching, eating and talking to a friend on the phone right now.
mouldilocks

said this on Tuesday 21 July 2009, 11:24 PM

Exquizz me? Nat always opens with "Hiiiy" It's comparable to "This is Kent Brockman with the late news"... OVERLY DEFENSIVE! (Yup, held down shift that whole time) communitychannel a no-talent? Well I was ganna probably go and rattle off some impressive, though ultimately incorrect statistics, no doubt similar to those in the article, but basically, I guess that there are plenty of no-talents out there who do manage to scrape through a living with their loser audiences. But I'm no loser, so Nat is AMAZHING!!eleventy-one!1!! Azazello should probably make a vlog :)
Bridie

said this on Sunday 26 July 2009, 10:15 PM

I can't get my head around Vlogging... I guess I'd feel a bit odd talking to a camera when it's not for a television show. Kudos to anyone who has the guts/self esteem to do this! I muchly prefer simple blogging instead :) www.elizabethandcatherine.blogspot.com I prefer keeping this photographic really. :) xoxo

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