Comments on: Video Journaling: Find Your Video Voice

By: Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com

Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:22:27 +0000

I think a great idea is to actually just see the camera as another person that you’re talking too. This way you actually get a level of connection that is much deeper with the viewer.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:20:23 +0000

Great article. I have been blogging for a little over a year and vlogging for 8 or 9 months. I choose to share my videos and the things you say about being yourself, looking into the camera, and not worrying about editing are very true. People feel it is more real when it isnt so perfect. Great tips.

By: Lana - {Daring Clarity}

Lana - {Daring Clarity} — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:22:21 +0000

This post was very timely. I plan on starting video blogging really soon, so thank you for great tips!

By: Isaac - Life is simpler

Isaac - Life is simpler — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:04:28 +0000

Hi, Donald and Michael,

I have just bought a digital camera a few hours ago! :)
I did it to experiment with small video production. Nothing professional.

I think you can get a lot from recording yourself. Just as athletes do. For example a diver would record himself while he is jumping to the water to see what mistakes he is making and how to correct them.

We can also do that. For instance, if you would like to get better talking to people, you may record yourself giving a speech to the camera. That way you would be able to see what you need to work on.

There are several examples. I think what you say is a good advices. That is why I have a camera now! ;)

By: Michael Sean

Michael Sean — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:19:19 +0000

Hey Jarrod – thanks for your feedback – glad to hear that u liked the article. i know a lot of people have felt the way you do (myself included) and one of the great things about video blogging is using it as a ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’ kind of exercise.:) with the intent that that carries over into daily life! i’m curious how you decided which videos you chose to keep private and which to make public?

Sid – yes i agree – it is a very powerful experience. and it only gets better with time! there’s something very special about looking back at an entry and seeing a ‘you’ from one month, one year…or even many years ago and making a connection to that point in time. but with one caveat…

you must keep your videos safe from destruction (or even just obsolete technology) without driving yourself nutz in the process. for this reason i included a quick but key chapter on archiving in my book.

what kind of videos have you experimented with making so far? if u post one – please let me know!

best,

michael sean

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:04:06 +0000

Hey Donald and Michael,

I recently picked up a flip mini HD video camera as well and I’ve been experimenting with it

It’s definitely been an eye opening experience for me. Something about seeing me talking to myself, instead of just reading the words, it’s very powerful. I don’t know how often I’ll be doing it, but I may even start putting some videos up on my blog =)

By: Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey

Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:02:08 +0000

Great post Michael! This should help put it in perspective for a lot of people such as myself who are implementing video blogging into our daily lives.

I know when I first started vlogging, there was and still is an uneasiness about putting myself out there, but this helps me answer the questions and put things into perspective of what level I choose to share those videos. Do I want to share it on a larger platform such as Youtube, with friends and family, or just as a personal & private blog for just myself.

I’m sure this helps combat the fear that some people may have for getting behind the camera. I know I had been considering vlogging for years before I actually faced my fear and mustard up the courage to do so. This should help someone out there in the same dilemma
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