videoblogging for dummies (2006)

[...]... too Finding more information about videoblogging You’ve already taken the first step in learning how to videoblog by reading this book The following list provides some additional, online resources for videoblogging: ߜ Videoblogging. info (www .videoblogging. info): A catch-all videoblogging information site ߜ Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Videoblogging) : The Wikipedia entry for videoblogging is... of videoblogging If you’re looking for information on a specific videoblogging topic, check the index or skim the headings in the table of contents and flip to the indicated page By design, this book enables you to get as much (or as little) information as you need at any particular moment Need to know something fast to set up an RSS feed? Read the section of Chapter 13 that applies Videoblogging For. .. Videoblogging For Dummies is intended as a reference that you can reach for again and again whenever some new question about videoblogging comes up Part I: Zen and the Art of Videoblogs This part gives an overview of videoblogging It’s part introduction, and part quick-and-dirty get-you-started fun Here’s where you find information on watching videoblogs, getting your computer set up for videoblogging, ... 250 xv xvi Videoblogging For Dummies Chapter 12: Saving Videos for the Internet 253 Understanding Video-File Formats 253 Proprietary and open-source video 254 Reaching across the platforms 254 Creating vlogs in multiple file formats 256 Compressing Videos 258 Understanding video codecs 258 Compressing video for a vlog 259 Using... Steve Garfield 350 The Videoblogging For Dummies Book Vlog 351 Chapter 18: Ten Ideas for Personal Vlogs 353 Family Share Time 353 History and Documentary 354 Humor 354 Interests and Hobbies 355 Love Vlogs 356 Personal Diaries 356 xvii xviii Videoblogging For Dummies Rants 357 Reviews of Cool... .145 xiii xiv Videoblogging For Dummies Chapter 7: Putting Yourself in the Limelight 147 Understanding Vid Fright 147 Where vid fright comes from 147 Determining your comfort level in front of the lens 148 Getting Comfortable On-Camera 152 Having a script 153 Practicing in front of the camera 154 Physical preparation for going on-camera ... really get away from the camera, but it does focus on the parts of videoblogging where you don’t necessarily want the camera present For example, getting feedback on your videoblog, branding a look and feel, overcoming stage fright, and planning a videoblog entry — as well as scripting it — are all in this part 3 4 Videoblogging For Dummies Part III: Lights, Camera, Vlog! This part talks about more... solve a problem — and go for it! If you end up needing a little help, or you want to tell me about your new videoblog, or you’d like to see some of the example videos from this book, check out www.mortaine.com/vlogdummies You’ll find examples, updated links to resources mentioned in this book, links to reader vlogs, and a way to send me a link to your own vlog! 5 6 Videoblogging For Dummies Part I Zen and... months, but who now have this amazing format they can use to send video to family members who don’t live nearby The reasons vary — as does content In addition to the personal, non-commercial, and journalist videobloggers, more commercial entities are getting into videoblogging Videoblogs now run ads for BMW cars and for beer, from lawyers providing educational outreach for potential clients, and also pure... money 20 Budgeting your time 22 Planning the Content for Your Videoblog 23 Planned vlogs and “reality vlogs” .23 Low-tech tools for good videoblogs 25 Preparing and Presenting a Vlog 27 Videoblog creation and editing 28 Videoblog files and compatibility .28 xii Videoblogging For Dummies Chapter 2: I Vant to Vatch Your Vlog . Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo, For Dummies, the Dummies Man logo, A Reference for the Rest of Us!, The Dummies Way, Dummies Daily, The Fun and Easy Way, Dummies. com, and related trade dress. 6/2/06 7:55 PM Page ii by Stephanie Cottrell Bryant Videoblogging FOR DUMmIES ‰ 01_971774 ffirs.qxp 6/2/06 7:55 PM Page iii Videoblogging For Dummies ® Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River. by Stephanie Cottrell Bryant Videoblogging FOR DUMmIES ‰ 01_971774 ffirs.qxp 6/2/06 7:55 PM Page iii 01_971774 ffirs.qxp 6/2/06 7:55 PM Page ii Videoblogging FOR DUMmIES ‰ 01_971774 ffirs.qxp