Converting Your Videos

You will also need to acquire software that can be used to convert your videos into a variety of file types. Many videos you create will originally be in MPEG4 format and not all sites accept this format. Some websites that you will eventually want to upload your videos to will automatically convert your file but this can be a slow process. It is best to convert them yourself using one of the following programs AVS Video Converter, Roxio Easy Media Creator, Gear Video, Any Video Converter, CinemaForge, Windows Media Encoder, MPEG Streamclip, Movavi.

Owning a video editing program is an extremely important part of running a video blog. While many vlog owners simply create a video and post it on there blogs using software to edit your videos will help increase your vlogs popularity and the quality of video you are providing your viewers. This will be very important when you start vlogging for money.

A camcorder or camera that makes digital videos is also necessary to start a video blog. If you are working on a budget or do not want to invest a lot of money in a new venture you can start out using a camera phone that will take short videos. Since most camera phones only take 30 seconds worth of coverage and generally produce poor quality film you will probably have to use your editing software to sync the many short clips together and enhance the quality of the film.

Web cameras are another affordable alternative and are better to use than a camera phone. A web camera will make it easier for you to film yourself if you are running a one person show. The web camera can be mounted on a tripod giving you more control and flexibility when filming yourself and can be purchased for as little as $10.00 online and at certain retailers. They can be used to create longer video clips than a cell phone, plus they can be used for taking still photographs.

Digital cameras and camcorders are the preferred choice of many serious video bloggers. They produce higher quality videos and can be used to record extremely long clips. Quite a few video bloggers use them to create long how-to or explanatory videos that are later split up into shorter, blog friendly, clips. The downside to choosing digital cameras or camcorders is that they cost much more than web cameras and are not always as accessible as camera phones. A good digital camera can cost a minimum of $200.00 and a digital camcorder can cost at least $400.00.

There are ways to avoid spending a large amount of money for a new digital camera or camcorder. One way to save money is to borrow or buy a camera/camcorder from a friend or relative. More people than you imagine have purchased expensive cameras and camcorders only to upgrade to an even more expensive version a year or two later.

These people are usually more than willing to sell or give the old equipment to close friends or family who need them. If you do not know anyone with a used digital camera or camcorder consider purchasing one online at a discount store. When doing this always buy from a store with a return and refund policy. Also visit your local retailers that sell display or customer return cameras and camcorders. Wal-Mart and Best Buy often sell items this way for 50% or more off and buyers can benefit from an extended return policy and even additional discounts.

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