Secrets of Videoblogging

Secrets of Videoblogging

by Michael Verdi, Ryanne Hodson, Diana Weynand, Shirley Craig
Released April 2006
Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0321429176

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Book description

Here’s the perfect introduction to the art of the videoblog, or vlog,
whatever your subject. Filled with both technical and creative tips, this
fun, fast, full-color guide provides everything you need to get started
vlogging. You’ll learn:

• How to find and keep track of your favorite videoblogs
• How to create your own vlog under Windows or Mac OS X
• Where to find free vlog-hosting services
• Tips on lighting, shooting, sound, and video compression for vlogs
• Where to download free, legal music for your vlog
• How to build an audience with RSS feeds
• And many more insider secrets

Vlogging pioneers Michael Verdi and Ryanne Hodson are co-founders of NO
DE101, an international network of videoblog classrooms, and FreeVlog.org,
NO DE101’s online equivalent. Verdi also vlogs at www.michaelverdi.com,
while Hodson produces vlogs at http://ryanedit.blogspot.com and
http://revlog.blogspot.com.

Video training pioneers Diana Weynand and Shirley Craig are co-owners of
Weynand Training International, an Apple Authorized Training Center that
provides training services to the entertainment industry. They vlog at
www.weynand.blogspot.com.

Table of contents

  1. Table of Contents
  2. Chapter 1 Exploring Videoblogs
    1. Connecting to the Internet
    2. Updating Software and Plug-Ins
      1. System Updates
      2. Web Browsers
      3. Video Players
    3. Finding Videoblogs You’ll Love
      1. Personal Picks
      2. Vlog Rolls and Directories
      3. Join the Party
    4. Tracking Favorites
      1. What Is RSS?
      2. Using Video Aggregators (1/2)
      3. Using Video Aggregators (2/2)
    5. Taking Vlogs on the Road
      1. iPod with Mefeedia
      2. iPod with FireAnt
      3. iPod with iTunes
      4. PSP with FireAnt (PC Only)
  3. Chapter 2 Finding Your Story
    1. Exploring Different Styles
      1. Vlogs as Personal Journals
      2. Vlog Shows
      3. Experimental Vlogs
      4. Citizen Journalism .
    2. Topic, Tone, and Audience
      1. Choosing a Topic
      2. Setting the Tone
      3. Knowing Your Audience
    3. Capturing People and Places
      1. Taping in Public
      2. Getting Permission to Shoot
    4. Using Others’ Materials
      1. Creative Commons Licenses
  4. Chapter 3 Checking Your Toolbox
    1. Picking a Camera
      1. DV Video Cameras
      2. Digital Still Cameras
      3. Retro Style
    2. Editing Software
      1. Apple’s iMovie
      2. Windows Movie Maker
      3. More Sophisticated Options
    3. Music and Sound
      1. Creative Commons Music
      2. Audacity
      3. GarageBand (Mac only)
      4. Other Sound Options
  5. Chapter 4 Shooting Video
    1. Getting Started
      1. Making a Plan
      2. Creating a Storyboard
      3. Keeping it Short
    2. Working with Your Camera
      1. Facing Forward
      2. Shooting Sideways
      3. Taping Yourself with Another Person
      4. Shooting Behind You
      5. Shooting Yourself
    3. Lighting Your Video
      1. Indoor Shooting
      2. Outdoor Shooting
    4. Framing Your Shots
    5. Recording Clear Audio
    6. Considering Compression
  6. Chapter 5 Editing for Vlogs
    1. Getting Started
    2. Preparing Your Footage
      1. Organizing Your Files
      2. Importing Video from DV Cameras
      3. Importing Video from Digital Still Cameras
      4. Splitting Your Clips
    3. Crafting a Rough Cut
    4. Editing Styles
      1. The Single Take
      2. Using B-roll and Cutaways
      3. Quick Cuts
    5. Applying Transitions and Effects
      1. Transition Effects
      2. Motion Effects
      3. Visual Effects
    6. Adding Titles
    7. Adding and Mixing Sound
      1. Creating Voice-Overs
      2. Adding Music
      3. Adding Sound Effects
      4. Mixing Audio and Smoothing Cuts
    8. Polishing the Final Version
  7. Chapter 6 Compression 101
    1. Understanding Compression
      1. Compression Tradeoffs
    2. iMovie Compression (Mac)
      1. Part 1: Exporting to QuickTime
      2. Part 2: Entering Compression Settings
    3. Windows Movie Maker Compression
    4. iPod Compatibility for Windows
      1. Part 1: Exporting a DV-AVI file
      2. Part 2: Compressing with QuickTime Pro
    5. Creating a Screenshot
      1. Capturing Screenshots on a PC
      2. Capturing Screenshots on a Mac
  8. Chapter 7 Vlog
    1. Naming Your Vlog
    2. Creating a Blog Account (1/2)
    3. Creating a Blog Account (2/2)
    4. Finding a Video Host
      1. Opening an Archive Account
      2. Uploading Your Video
      3. Back to Blogger for More Posting
    5. More Hosting Choices
      1. Free Video Hosting
      2. Taking Control
  9. Chapter 8 Attracting an Audience
    1. Setting Up a Subscription Feed
      1. Creating a Feedburner RSS Feed
    2. Publicizing Your Videoblog
      1. Diving into Directories (1/2)
      2. Diving into Directories (2/2)
      3. Tagging Your Videos
      4. Telling People You Know
      5. Spreading the Word
      6. Creating a Vlog Roll
    3. Collaborating with Vloggers
      1. Sample, Remix, and Mashup
    4. Expanding the Community
  10. Epilogue
  11. Index
    1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
    5. E
    6. F
    7. G
    8. H
    9. I
    10. J
    11. K
    12. L
    13. M
    14. N
    15. O
    16. P
    17. Q
    18. R
    19. S
    20. T
    21. U
    22. V
    23. W
    24. X
    25. Y
    26. Z

Product information

  • Title: Secrets of Videoblogging
  • Author(s): Michael Verdi, Ryanne Hodson, Diana Weynand, Shirley Craig
  • Release date: April 2006
  • Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
  • ISBN: 0321429176