Today I will share something I learned from vlogging.I am not an expert on making videos. But I have been trying for some time and I thought I will share a few tips, resources to get started without overwhelm.
You can start within 10 minutes with your YouTube Channel. You need to have a Gmail account for it and you should be okay.
Free tool to make your videos include:
Power point
Your phone
Your Laptop
Canva (yes you can make amazing quick videos on Canva.
Lumen 5, and Loom video for creating screenshare videos.
Good quality ear phones
You can try Boya mike ,its cheap and easy to use.
In case you want to have a quick preview about why you need to make vlogs part of your arsenal have a look at this video.
If you are planning to upload videos on your own website, video press and Jetpack (paid plans ) can help you. If you don’t want to invest right now, you can always embed your YouTube videos on your website for people who like videos.
Check out Jetpack
How to quickly make videos ?
Subscribe to lumen 5 or loom on google chrome. You can try one at a time.
For Lumen 5
Copy paste your script for making quick videos.
Choose pictures or video clips from their library or upload your own.
Choose music which you like
Publish
For Loom
You can make screenshare videos or record your own talking head video.
Both are free, to get started quickly. Let me know in the comments below whether you like videos? What do you make them with?
In my book Starting a Successful Blog, I have shared in-depth about staring vlogging the right way. Read the free preview below.
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Anita says
I have tried Lumen before.
It’s really nice.
Would like videos without their names though. Need paid versions.
Angie says
This is great! I will definitely look into this — I actually use more videos for my craft blog, but I need to find ways to vlog with my muses of a mom blog.
Dipali Bhasin says
Thank you for sharing a plethora of ways to start making videos. These are going to be real handy once I start getting serious about vlogging.
cwinsel says
Very interesting blog – you make it seem so doable.
Cindy Rae Fancher says
Good intro thanks!
Jeanine Byers says
This post is a good reminder that videos can be very powerful for bloggers. You’ve inspired me!
Mariette says
Funny. I started making videos without knowing what I was doing. Every day’s been a learning experience. Thanks for the times!
Durga Prasad Dash says
Useful tips. Nice to know the alternates to you tube.
bloggeray says
Saw the linky and thought this would be a good introduction to vlogging.
Thanks for the tips.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Glad you liked it.
sinjanag says
This is a superb resource. I will try these softwares for video making after A2Z is done.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Thank you for visiting.
Geethica says
You are one person who loves to share her knowledge with all. As knowledge will never reduce but your kindness will only multiply. I simply loved this simple technique to make videos. Now the question is when will I start making one?
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Glad you, liked it. Start when you know you will enjoy doing it.
Jyoti Jha says
Lots of information on Video blogging and Vlogging today! This is a new term ‘Vlogging’ I came across today. Thank you for such informative and motivating writeup on this topic.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
Glad to help.
sundeepananthd says
Informative post on Video blogging Amrita. I have also written a post on Video Blog and its importance but nothing on how to make a video. Probably this post will serve that purpose.
mommytincture says
I have been shirking away from creating videos for a long time. Always thought that its too much work. You make it sound like its quite doable. I am going to get Loom / Lumen 5 asap.
Matheikal says
Perhaps the future of blogging lies in vlogging.
Anagha Yatin says
Thanks for sharing information about Lumen and Loom. Will be exploring them soon.
Arushi says
I have never been comfortable with videos but this is something i want to learn. Thank you for this post. It was a much needed one for me
alpanadeo says
Video Blogs are picking up a lot these days. But to many it seems a tedious task. I will check lumen 5 and loom.
Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) says
All content may not be suitable. It definitely will depend on the topic for it to work.
Martha says
I’ve been wanting to get into video blogging, thanks for all this great information. Hopefully I can practice and be ready for the next challenge!
Dr. Surbhi Prapanna says
Wiil surly check the resources you had mentioned here for video making. sounds really amazing to me.