
Let's get started! Here's what we'll be covering on the course.
One of the first things we need to take a look at is who are we actually speaking to?
So now we know who we're speaking to, should we ask what we're talking about with them?
Let's take a look at a couple of vlogging movers and shakers for a bit of inspiration.
So what stuff do we need to start here?
Let's dig in to what we need to do to prepare for our vlogs.
Your camera should be one of the first things you think about right? Let's dig in.
So now you've figured out what you're using, how do you get the best out of it? Check out the additional resources to help with some of this stuff.
Sound is 50% of what we experience when we watch a video or vlog... So it's pretty important right?
Light is... Well, it's how we see. It's also how our cameras see too. It's a vital part of filmmaking and we get into it a bit more here.
So you've gone and shot some stuff - how do you actually get it into an edited format, ready to use?
Music is a hugely important thing for our vlogs. But where do we find it?
There are a whole raft of different ways you can approach video content. Finding the right approach to suit your personal style is a big old thing, so let's take a look at it.
Like it or loathe it, if you're gonna vlog then eventually you're gonna need to be in front of a camera. This doesn't need to be terrifying however - there's a whole bunch of things to ease you into this...
Odd as it sounds, there are some pretty substantial no-nos when it comes to what to wear on camera; let's take a look.
As a glasses wearer I get how much of a pain it is to have to light yourself when wearing glasses, but ther eare a couple of tips I can share to make life a bit easier when lighting yourself.
One big concern for people is often making sure that they still look good on camera - and if you get this wrong it can be frustrating how you can look bigger (or smaller) than you'd actually like. Lens choice plays a big factor here, and there are a few ways you can affect this when filming.
B-Roll (or Cutaways as it's also called) is often the thing that turns a *good* vlog into a *great* vlog. Let's look at how we do this...
With so many options out there for us to deliver our video content on - what platform is right for us?
YouTube is one of the biggest platforms out there for video (hell... THE biggest), so it's important you know how it can be utilised.
Facebook is the world's biggest social network, but how can you best utilise this?
LinkedIn can be an unexpected candidate to post stuff to, but it can also be incredibly powerful if used correctly.
I've mentioned in my other lectures how using the 'gram can be a big thing - but in some way's it's a rule unto itself with how you'll need to format your videos. Check it out...
Subtitles are absolutely critical when it comes to getting people to fully engage with your videos. Why? Let's discuss.
Thumbnails can be a really useful tool to attract the right audience. This is where we dig in how to go about this.
So you've created your first set of vlogs. What next?
Regularity is a really important factor to make sure we're continuing to feed our audience with content. Let's discuss...
So it's time to upgrade your kit. But how do you go about doing so?
So you've whet your tastes when it comes to editing, but what happens next?
As your vlogging journey continues, it's worth us looking at how you can expand your vlogs out.
And you're all done! Well done! Here's some final thoughts.
So you've always wanted to start a vlog (or just create video content in general)? Whether it's for business, income or fun, it all just looks hard... Like, really hard.
You might be frustrated that it's not going to look right, or be petrified of being on camera, or just confused about where to start with it all. It doesn't need to be like that though. This course is built from the ground up to get you on your vlogging and filmmaking journey.
It's comprised of 35 lectures built around:
Section 1: How to begin
Who is our audience and how can we help them?
Finding topics to vlog about
Who's done it before successfully?
Section 2: Film your first vlog
Creating your starting vlog set up.
What kit might you have access to already?
Scripting and planning your vlog
What sort of camera should I use?
Camera set up
How to get great sound
How to light my shots correctly
Cheap & Easy upgrades that you can make to your kit
Editing - where to begin? (Using Adobe Rush & others)
Where to find music for free (& why it's useful).
Section 3: Finding your Style
What style of video suits you best as a filmmaker?
How to present in front of a camera in a way that makes you look brilliant
Picking the right focal length to make you look good
What clothes should you wear on screen?
What sort of background you should set up.
How to film B-Roll for your vlogs.
Section 4: What platforms should you use?
Finding the right platform for you
Setting up your Youtube, Facebook and LinkedIn channels and uploading to them
Formatting your videos correctly for Instagram
Adding Subtitles to your videos
Using Thumbnails to get more viewers.
Section 5: Where to go from here?
Continuing your vlogging journey
How regularly to create content
What kit to upgrade to from here
How to progress with editing, using Adobe Premiere Pro CC
How to keep coming up with new ideas.
With 3 hours of content and 35 lectures, (one of the most comprehensive on Udemy) I go into every element of how you can make your vlog a massive, huge success as a Videographer, Vlogger, Filmmaker and Video Guru.
With zero technical knowledge, a bit of creativity and a minimal amount of kit (seriously, we're talking a mobile phone here) you can start your vlog, have a tonne of fun, do more in your business and reach more people.
I'll see you on the course.