Starting to Vlog? Here’s What You Need!

Starten met vloggen? Dit heb je nodig!

Vlogging is more popular than ever. Whether you want to share your daily life, review products or entertain others, a vlog is a unique way to tell your story. But where do you start? What equipment do you need? And how do you make sure your first vlog is a success?

In this blog you will discover everything you need to know to start vlogging. From the right accessories and handy tips to editing your videos. This is how you take the first step towards your own vlog channel!

What is vlogging?

Vlogging is a form of online content creation, where a person makes videos about their daily life, experiences or about a single topic. These videos are often shared on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok or Facebooks, where viewers can like and comment. Vlogging can be about anything, such as travel, tech, lifestyle, education, gaming and entertainment.

There are different types of vlogs including,

• Personal vlogs , in which vloggers show their daily lives and what they do during their day.
• Travel vlogs , which discuss their destinations and adventures, such as tours or vacations.
• Technology and review vlogs, where new products are tested and reviewed, often generate feedback from viewers.
• Educational vlogs , where viewers can learn something about a specific subject. For example, when you know a lot about a subject and like to share your knowledge about it. Such as food, fitness, DIY or beauty vlogs.
• Entertainment and comedy vlogs , in which the vlogger can express his humor and creativity in order to amuse the viewer and make them laugh.

What makes vlogging so popular is the personal communication with the viewer. Vloggers often build a loyal fan base and can reach a large audience with their vlogs and videos. Some vloggers are
even managed to make it their job. They do this by means of
collaborations with companies and adding paid advertisements in their vlogs.

What do I need to start vlogging?

Vlogging can be done with both a smartphone and a camera. Although a modern smartphone has excellent image and sound quality, a camera offers more stability, control and better performance in different circumstances. Whether you are just starting out or already have experience with vlogging, the most important thing is to keep your content interesting and unique. With the right settings and accessories, you can create vlogs with both your smartphone and your camera. Accessories make vlogging easier and ensure that you can focus on the vlog itself instead of on your equipment, which results in better quality vlogs. Below you will find some accessories that should not be missing when you start vlogging.

  • Hohem M6 Gimbal with AI Sensor

    With smart face and object tracking and a long battery life, the Hohem M6 gimbal is your buddy during vlogging. You can make the most stable footage without your face disappearing from the frame, because with the AI ​​tracking your smartphone keeps following you.

  • 7RYMS Rimo Wireless Microphone

    Make sure you are clearly understood by using a microphone. The 7RYMS Rimo is wireless, so you don't have to worry about a cable getting in the way. Comes with 2 transmitters so you can record 2 people at the same time. Available in a USB-C and Apple Lightning variant.

  • MOJOGEAR Lumi RGB LED lamp mini

    What should not be missing when recording a vlog or video, is the MOJOGEAR Lumi Mini . This lamp gives white, yellow and colored light and provides good lighting, so that you are bright and clear in the picture. The lamp can easily be added to a phone holder or camera. The Lumi Mini is extremely small and can easily be taken anywhere.

  • Ulanzi MA35 CapGrip smartphone grip

    Turn your smartphone into a camera with the Ulanzi MA35 CapGrip . Simply clamp your phone into the holder and shoot the most stable footage with a grip that fits comfortably in your hand. Simply add a light and start your video with the built-in Bluetooth remote shutter.

  • Ulanzi Ring-10 ring lamp with tripod

    The Ring-10 by Ulanzi is a ring lamp with tripod and tripod arm with phone holder. With this you can make images from above. Ideal for food or DIY vlogs about drawing for example.

  • MOJOGEAR Vlog set

    Of course, you can also put everything in one bundle. The MOJOGEAR Vlog set has everything you need for vlogging: a mini tripod that can also serve as a selfie stick, a phone holder, a microphone and a light. A complete set for good image and sound with which you can film both horizontally and vertically.

How do I edit a vlog?

Editing a vlog is one of the most important parts of vlogging. This ensures that the viewer remains interested. This way you ensure that people watch your vlogs longer and you have a greater chance that people leave a comment under your video and like it, which makes your vlog more relevant and grows faster.

Does video editing or an app cost money? No, not always. There are enough options to edit your video with a free editing program. You can use this program on your smartphone as well as on your desktop to edit your vlog. For example CapCut. This is a program that is perfect for beginners and easy to use. You also have iMovie for Apple and Clipchamp for Windows. These are perfect programs to learn and master the trade, so that you can edit your vlog optimally.

Have you already gained some experience with video editing? Then you will come into contact with programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas Pro. These programs offer countless possibilities and a lot of freedom. You can use all your creativity and work efficiently

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Tips for good vlogs

  • Make sure your vlog opens short and strong. This will get the viewer interested within the first few seconds.
  • Engage with the viewer, this will help you build a community.
  • Stay consistent. It's okay if one vlog has less views than the previous one. The most important thing is: don't stop and keep trying until you succeed.
  • Lighting is important, so make sure you film in a good location where it is good, or use lights to improve the lighting.
  • Make eye contact with the camera. Pretend you are telling a story to a friend. People will also feel more engaged if you look at them.
  • Be energetic and enthusiastic, your goal is to take your viewer along in the fun of your vlog.
  • A good thumbnail and a catchy title are essential for a vlog. This should trigger the viewer to watch your vlog. So come up with a catchy title and create a nice thumbnail.

Can you vlog with your phone?

As discussed earlier in this blog: yes! If you want to start vlogging, you don't have to buy an expensive camera right away. With a newer smartphone model you have a good camera quality and with the right accessories you can ensure good lighting and make stable images. You can also easily edit your video via your smartphone with CapCut or iMovie. So you can easily start vlogging with your smartphone. If you want to approach it more professionally, you can switch to a camera in combination with a gimbal, for example.

Be yourself in front of the camera

The most important thing when vlogging is to be yourself in front of the camera. It is understandable that you will be nervous the first few times, but practice makes perfect. Over time, you will notice that you are more and more comfortable in front of the camera. For more tips, watch our video about.

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