The Chinese name of vlog is Weilu, and the full name is Video Log (video, record);

It is a video form, and its definition is: video log - video log", with The form of video carries the content of the log; "video?of?log-log video", the log content is video service, and the video is based on daily records.

The core points of Vlog: authenticity, improvisation; adoption. Using the method of "images, text + video + music", you can create freely anytime, anywhere.

“We all live in our own cages, and we don’t want to miss any opportunity to see other people’s cages.”

Exhibition and curiosity are the most basic characteristics of vlog.

Actually, videos are used to tell stories. They are often used to record interesting things in life and cover a wide range of topics.

As the saying goes, "before the soldiers and horses are moved, food and grass go first."

The first question that comes to mind should be: What tools should be used to assist in shooting?

Equipment: Large memory mobile phone + tripod + handheld gimbal + microphone + fill light;

Mobile phone: open the camera, record video settings 4K, 60fps, record slow-motion video settings 1080p ,240fps.

Tripod: The Octopus is very good, the image quality is stable, and everything can be plated, which is very good.

TPKI head: can rotate 360°C, and has built-in Bluetooth remote control. Stable shooting and anti-shake cloud handle (price 5);

Voice Receiver Lavalier Mic: plug and play, good recording and radio effects (price 3);

Fill light Lamp: Jiebao TTV-204, cost-effective, portable, good brightness and can adjust the color temperature (price 10)

Now, the evolution of tools is from "complex to simple", just apply it;

Please remember: as a blogger, the most important thing is to output high-quality content, rather than blindly upgrade equipment; equipment is just an auxiliary tool.

What about shooting vlogs?

It is about arranging and combining the wonderful fragments of life into a complete story through the lens, and passing this complete story to the audience through your storytelling skills (lens language), making the audience feel ** *Ming.

The overall process is divided into three steps: early conception; mid-term shooting; and post-editing. Ideation

Taking out pen and paper to ideate is the key factor that determines whether a vlog is watchable.

Determine the persona: uniqueness, the name should have a distinct image of a natural person, so that people can remember it at a glance; and think clearly about who you are, what makes you unique, and what you want to give others What can be provided?

Then, clarify the theme of the vlog, that is, what to shoot, such as food tours, travel, diaries, etc.;

Highlight the characteristics of the theme, such as store tour vlogs to take more close-ups of dishes and meals Environment, dining experience.

The most important thing is script creation, which is the soul of short video! !

Remember these three words, where?who?what, that is, who, where, and what.

After writing the scripts, it is time to transform them from the language of words into the language of the lens, that is, shooting. When shooting

Please think like a director, with a pair of eyes that appreciate and observe life, and be good at digging;

The most important thing is communication, and you need to treat the camera as your friend , chat with them.

Please remember that the first step in shooting a good vlog is to recognize your true self under the lens.

Mobile phone operation: Place the subject of the photo in the center, and use the rear camera instead of the front camera to improve the image quality of mobile phone shots;

You can adjust various parameters to The highest, such as shooting at the highest resolution; because the higher the resolution when shooting, the better and clearer your picture quality will be.

When shooting, pay attention to using a variety of lens methods, such as fixing, panning, moving, following, raising and lowering; a variety of shooting scenes, far, medium and close-up close-ups; a variety of lens speeds, extended shots time, upgrade.

A complete vlog mainly includes the opening, A-Roll, B-Roll, transition and ending;

B-Roll is a supplementary and auxiliary lens, through the surrounding environment, Add detailed images to narrate and unfold this journey.

Emphasis on detailed description, sculpting the characters’ subtle movements, facial expressions, and even partial close-ups of clothes and hats, can better explore the story and enhance the audience’s participation.

For example, aerial photography of the beach and the sea, but if you take a photo of an old man with a tanned back selling hats, it would be great;

After all, when you see a person in the past through a small window, The changes and perseverance in the year, persistence and courage, calmness and hesitation, then this should be a wonderful Vlog. Editing

Disassembly is nothing more than two things, splicing and beautification.

Splicing.

At a large level, it is whether there is a logical connection between different content sections; at a small level, it is whether the connection between the two pictures is natural and harmonious.

Everyone has their own routines/templates for telling stories. Most people like to use chronological order, which includes order, narration, and reverse order; you can also use place order, or character order, or even insert many Character lines/timelines serve as carriers to enrich the content carrying capacity of vlogs.

You will gradually discover that good Vlog pictures serve the theme, rather than letting the picture become the theme.

Whether B or C is played after picture A depends on what message you want to express.

For example, if a close-up of roast duck is connected after the restaurant scene, the audience will get "Well, this blogger is going to start describing the food."

Let’s talk about transitions: the connection between two images is divided into natural transitions and unnatural transitions;

A cool mask transition can assist You increase the artistic appreciation of the picture, and a finger-snap switching transition can make your confession look crisp and neat.

Finally, add background music. Music and pictures complement each other. One satisfies the hearing and the other satisfies the vision. Music is the soul of the video, making the picture come alive; video is the carrier of music, making the music become Flesh and blood.