Thursday, August 7, 2014

Discussion Post: Vlogging (It's Hard!)

I enjoy vlogging. But I don't do it that often. Why? Because it's hard. I just made a vlog last week talking about my favorite military men. But I was kind of all over the place in it. And I was going to edit it, but... it's hard. I don't really know any good video editing programs. I've just been using Windows Movie Maker which (I may just be video editing challenged) is NOT user friendly. So after struggling with my video for hours and hours (i.e. 30 minutes...) I gave up and just uploaded it. Sorry not sorry. So this is why I don't vlog more.

I really have to give book-tubers and just YouTubers in general kudos. I used to complain about the YouTubers that I follow only putting out one video a week. But that was before I tried it myself. I hate editing!!! And whenever I do edit, I feel like it's choppy. YouTubers make it look so flawless and effortless. How the heck do you do that??? I also feel like I tend to ramble at times when I'm on camera. I have an outline and everything right in front of me, but I always deviate from it. And then I get off on tangents and then my video ends up being way longer than I want it to be. And I can't cut it back because editing is hard. And we've come full circle.

So if you are a book-tuber or you've vlogged before, or you have any more experience than I do, tell me: what editing program do you use? How do you cut down the time of your videos? How do you stay on track while filming? Basically, how the heck do you vlog???
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 7, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    It does sound like an awful lot of work, for what you get out of it? I know some people really like doing this but I never understood the appeal-I get frustrated just loading pictures on my blog, lol.

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesAugust 8, 2014 at 7:07 AM

      I really like it, but it's so much work! I guess when I vlog I feel like I'm connecting to my readers more? Because I can actually talk to them?

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  2. yaescapefromrealityAugust 7, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    I admire people who vlog too because I can't imagine doing it. I hate even getting my picture taken. :) I had to take a class on teaching when I was in grad school and we had to tape ourselves teaching a class and I felt so awkward!!! I love your vlogs so keep doing them and don't worry about editing, etc., just have fun with it! Sorry I can't help with any tips or advice about it. ~Pam

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesAugust 8, 2014 at 7:08 AM

      The first time I ever vlogged, I felt sooo weird! Now it feels a lot more natural. Thanks so much! That means a lot to me. <3

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  3. SabrinaAugust 8, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    I think it's a cool way to connect with some of my favorite bloggers (wink, wink), but I have absolutely no advice since my video technology knowledge ends with Skype. <3

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    1. Rebecca @ Unbound PagesAugust 10, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      lol right? Video technology is like this completely foreign thing...

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