Recording Your Vlog
Recording Your Vlog
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Once you've planned the content and style of your vlog, the next step is to consider how you'll record it.
At a minimum, you'll need a camera and a tripod. This could be a DSLR, a GoPro, or even a smartphone—any of these can work well. Using a tripod or stabilizer helps keep your footage steady and professional-looking.
If you're aiming to produce high-quality video, you may also want to consider using the following recording tools:
Lighting - artificial lighting is essential for capturing clear, high-quality footage, especially when filming indoors where natural light may be limited. Using a diffuser can help soften harsh lighting and create a more even, flattering look on camera.
Microphone - a microphone is essential for capturing clear, high-quality audio. If you’re filming in a windy environment, use a windshield to reduce wind noise and ensure better sound quality.
Editing software - the editing software will enable you to turn your raw footage into a finished vlog.
Along with the editing software, you can borrow a DSLR camera, tripods, lighting kits, and microphones for free from the library. Alternatively, you might consider using the Vlogging Kit, also available at no cost from the library.
What is the Vlogging Kit?
What is the Vlogging Kit?
The Vlogging Kit, available to borrow for one week, includes the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit with a GoPro Bundle. This portable kit contains everything you need to create a vlog, including a flexible tripod with a smartphone clamp and a 1/4″ tripod screw compatible with other cameras, an LED light, a microphone, a SanDisk MicroSDXC card, and extra bendy arms for use with the GoPro. The GoPro Bundle also features the Handler, Head Strap & Quick Clip, a spare battery, and a carrying case.
Using the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit with GoPro Bundle can greatly enhance the quality of your video and audio, while the built-in lighting features help save you a lot of time during post-production
How to assemble the Vlogging Kit?
How to assemble the Vlogging Kit?
There are two components of the Vlogging Kit: the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit and the GoPro Bundle.
The Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit is a versatile "tripod" that molds around your filming locations and needs.
The Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit needs to be put together, and the annotated diagram below organizes its components into three groups: parts required to put together the rig or tripod (highlighted in green), the LED light (highlighted in yellow), and the microphone (highlighted in blue).
The HERO11 Black GoPro Bundle is the ultimate adventure camera kit, perfect for capturing footage in a variety of scenarios—from POV shots to sporting activities. The camera also easily connects to the Joby Rig (tripod) using the GoPro mount.
The HERO11 Black GoPro Bundle has several components that can be assembled. The annotated diagram below shows the different parts of the HERO11 Black GoPro Bundle.
To borrow a Vlogging Kit, go to the Library Search Website, search for the device. Then, either collect the Kit at the specified library location, or request it to be sent your preferred location.
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