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Jay and I wanted to create a video that could serve as a template for these tutorials. We chose to tell the story of our friend’s home birth because it was important to us. As you’ll see, we use all the techniques illustrated in these tutorials. This has become one of o...

Once you understand how to gather your story’s elements, you need to master your tools and techniques. In this video we show you how to record high-quality images and sound using a small pocket camera. We also share methods for collecting extra footage from a variety of sources, as well as for capturing remote video interviews online. Being comfortable with your tools will allow you to tell a ...

To tell a good story, you must assemble an array of elements. Whom should you interview to get a range of perspectives? How do you formulate effective questions? What events can you capture on videotape to make your story more dynamic? This video walks you through the process of making all these choices and more.

With the widespread availability of inexpensive equipment, people all over the world are shooting and uploading video to the Internet. Companies, organizations and politicians now recognize the power of a camera in the hands of “just folks.” But for citizen journalists, basic technical know-how is not enough: We need to use our equipment creatively and learn to tell captivating stories. Instea...

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Lot’s of people seem to skip this step for some reason. We really really think this is an important step because only your Mom is going to remember to check your videoblog on a regular basis. Everyone else is going to want to subscribe in an RSS reader or video aggregator. Plus the whole RSS thi...

• Flash
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• Windows Media

Lot’s of people seem to skip this step for some reason. We really really think this is an important step because only your Mom is going to remember to check your videoblog on a regular basis. Everyone else is going to want to subscribe in an RSS reader or video aggregator. Plus the whole RSS thi...

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Lot’s of people seem to skip this step for some reason. We really really think this is an important step because only your Mom is going to remember to check your videoblog on a regular basis. Everyone else is going to want to subscribe in an RSS reader or video aggregator. Plus the whole RSS thi...

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Lot’s of people seem to skip this step for some reason. We really really think this is an important step because only your Mom is going to remember to check your videoblog on a regular basis. Everyone else is going to want to subscribe in an RSS reader or video aggregator. Plus the whole RSS thi...

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Lot’s of people seem to skip this step for some reason. We really really think this is an important step because only your Mom is going to remember to check your videoblog on a regular basis. Everyone else is going to want to subscribe in an RSS reader or video aggregator. Plus the whole RSS thi...

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Okay, the big moment has arrived. This is where we get some video mixed up in your blog. It’s kind of like mixing chocolate and peanut butter - each is great by themselves and together they’re even better. At about 9 minutes this is the longest step but don’t worry, it’s all pretty easy stuff.

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Okay, the big moment has arrived. This is where we get some video mixed up in your blog. It’s kind of like mixing chocolate and peanut butter - each is great by themselves and together they’re even better. At about 9 minutes this is the longest step but don’t worry, it’s all pretty easy stuff.

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Okay, the big moment has arrived. This is where we get some video mixed up in your blog. It’s kind of like mixing chocolate and peanut butter - each is great by themselves and together they’re even better. At about 9 minutes this is the longest step but don’t worry, it’s all pretty easy stuff.

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Okay, the big moment has arrived. This is where we get some video mixed up in your blog. It’s kind of like mixing chocolate and peanut butter - each is great by themselves and together they’re even better. At about 9 minutes this is the longest step but don’t worry, it’s all pretty easy stuff.

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

Okay, the big moment has arrived. This is where we get some video mixed up in your blog. It’s kind of like mixing chocolate and peanut butter - each is great by themselves and together they’re even better. At about 9 minutes this is the longest step but don’t worry, it’s all pretty easy stuff.

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• Windows Media

That’s right, we said “Blog” not “Vlog.” Is a blog a vlog if it doesn’t have video on it? Are all blogs with video, videoblogs? If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound if no one is around to hear it?

Go Further –> Customize Your Blogger Header

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• Flash
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• Windows Media

That’s right, we said “Blog” not “Vlog.” Is a blog a vlog if it doesn’t have video on it? Are all blogs with video, videoblogs? If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound if no one is around to hear it?

Go Further –> Customize Your Blogger Header

Links in this video:

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

That’s right, we said “Blog” not “Vlog.” Is a blog a vlog if it doesn’t have video on it? Are all blogs with video, videoblogs? If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound if no one is around to hear it?

Go Further –> Customize Your Blogger Header

Links in this video:

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

That’s right, we said “Blog” not “Vlog.” Is a blog a vlog if it doesn’t have video on it? Are all blogs with video, videoblogs? If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound if no one is around to hear it?

Go Further –> Customize Your Blogger Header

Links in this video:

• Flash
• QuickTime
• Windows Media

That’s right, we said “Blog” not “Vlog.” Is a blog a vlog if it doesn’t have video on it? Are all blogs with video, videoblogs? If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound if no one is around to hear it?

Go Further –> Customize Your Blogger Header

Links in this video:

• Flash
• QuickTime

I know you may be thinking, “Hey, these here videos are not shown in a media player!” Damn, we can’t pull one over on you. The cool thing about setting up a videoblog is that it’s yours. You can do pretty much whatever the hell you want with it. In this case we decided to not take our own advice. Remember th...

• Flash
• QuickTime

I know you may be thinking, “Hey, these here videos are not shown in a media player!” Damn, we can’t pull one over on you. The cool thing about setting up a videoblog is that it’s yours. You can do pretty much whatever the hell you want with it. In this case we decided to not take our own advice. Remember th...

• Flash
• QuickTime

I know you may be thinking, “Hey, these here videos are not shown in a media player!” Damn, we can’t pull one over on you. The cool thing about setting up a videoblog is that it’s yours. You can do pretty much whatever the hell you want with it. In this case we decided to not take our own advice. Remember th...

• Flash
• QuickTime

I know you may be thinking, “Hey, these here videos are not shown in a media player!” Damn, we can’t pull one over on you. The cool thing about setting up a videoblog is that it’s yours. You can do pretty much whatever the hell you want with it. In this case we decided to not take our own advice. Remember th...

• Flash
• QuickTime

I know you may be thinking, “Hey, these here videos are not shown in a media player!” Damn, we can’t pull one over on you. The cool thing about setting up a videoblog is that it’s yours. You can do pretty much whatever the hell you want with it. In this case we decided to not take our own advice. Remember th...