Recording Your Vlog

Once you have planned the content and the style of your vlog, you will need to consider how you are going to record it.

Some essential equipment you will need to record the video will be a camera and a tripod. You could use a DLSR camera, a GoPro or even a phone. Using a tripod or even a stabilizer will stop the video footage from being shaky.

And if you want to produce a high-quality video, you may also need the following recording aids:

Lighting - artificial lighting helps to produce a sharp footage, especially when shooting indoor where the quality of light may be poor. Also using a diffuser helps to spread out light and makes bright light softer.
Microphone - a microphone is needed to record high-quality audio. Use a windshield over the microphone if you are filming in a windy location.
Editing software - the editing software will enable you to turn your raw footage into the vlog.

Apart from the editing software, you can borrow and use the DLSR camera, tripods, lighting kits and microphones for free from the Library.

Alternatively, if may also want to use the Vlogging Kit that is available for free at the Library.

What is the Vlogging Kit?

The Vlogging Kit includes the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit with GoPro Bundle that you can borrow for a week. It is portable and includes everything you need to create a vlog. This includes: a bendy-arms tripod with a smartphone clamp, and 1/4″ tripod screw to use with other cameras, LED light, microphone, SanDisk MicroSDXC card, and extra bendy arms that can be used with the GoPro Bundle, which includes: the Handler, Head Strap & Quick Clip, spare battery and case.

Vlogging Kit

Why borrow the Vlogging Kit?

Using the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit with GoPro Bundle can significantly improve the quality of your video and audio and the lighting features save you tons of time in the post-production process.

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.

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.

Watch this video to learn how to assemble the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit.

The annotated diagram below groups parts needed to construct the Rig or tripod (boxed in green), the LED Light (boxed in yellow) and Microphone (boxed in blue).

Click on the following tutorial link to learn more about how to use the Joby GorillaPod Mobile Rig Kit with other devices as well as the GoPro - Video Tutorial.

The HERO11 Black GoPro Bundle is ultimate adventure camera kit for filming in all different scenarios, from POV to sporting activities. The camera can be connected to the Joby Rig (tripod) using the GoPro mount.

Watch this video to learn how to use the GoPro.

The annotated diagram below shows the different parts of the HERO11 Black GoPro Bundle.

Click on the following tutorial link to learn more about how to use the GoPro - Video Tutorial.