My experience in vlogging

So this week we have to post a vlog as our final product. A vlog is what you get when you combine a video and a blog. After doing some research on vlogs I found that although you may post a solo video as a blog, most Vloggers post in a combination of videos, text, and even pictures. The content of vlogs is diverse, and can range from professional content to a travel log to share with family. While searching for information about vlogs I found these instructions on making a one on about.com. 

Step 1. Get a microphone.

To record a video, you need to have a microphone that is compatible with your computer.

Step 2. Get a webcam.

Once you have a microphone, you need to get a webcam that allows you to record video and save it on your computer's hard drive.

Step 3. Prepare your vlog content.

Take some time to think about what you're going to say or do during your vlog.

Step 4. Record your vlog.

Turn on your microphone, start your webcam and begin recording. Save the file when you're done.

Step 5. Upload your vlog file to YouTube or Google Video.

Upload your vlog file to a site like YouTube or Google Video where you can store it online.

Note: See the Tips below to learn an alternate method to insert your video into a blog post.

Step 6. Get the embedding code of your uploaded vlog file.

Once you upload your vlog file to YouTube or Google Video, copy the embedding code and keep it handy.

Step 7. Create a new blog post.

Open your blogging application and create a new blog post. Give it a title and add any text you'd like to introduce your vlog.

Step 8. Paste the embedding code for your vlog file into your new blog post.

Using the embedding code you copied earlier for your uploaded vlog file, paste that information into the code of your new blog post.

Step 9. Publish your new blog post.

Select the publish button in your blogging application to send your new blog post with your vlog in it live online.

Step 10. Test your vlog.

Open your new live blog post and view your vlog entry to ensure it's working correctly.

I decided to cut out steps 1 and 2 and use the camera on my android. I was then able to my phones mobile upload feature to upload my video to youtube. As it turns out a lot of people use mobile uploads to keep their fans up to date while on the move.

One more thing to remember is that when you post the embed link you have to switch the HTML view option to interpret the code instead of show it. 

I've enjoyed vlogging and blogging so far this term. I"m considering starting a blog with integrated videos as way to journal my experiences and share them with my family and what not. I like the idea of posting vlogs more than posting to Facebook. If anyone reads my blog it's because they go and view it. On Facebook I feel like updates are shoved in my face, or else I'm shoving updates in someone else's face. I conclude that blogs and vlogs are definitively cooler than facebook.