• Author:
  • Dedman, Jay
  • Paul, Joshua
• Subject:
  Internet Guides & Online Services
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  09/06/2006
• Price:
  $44.99
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It's the Ultimate Reality Show -- Yours

Amazing, isn't it? You're on equal footing with multibillion-dollar TVand movie producers. Videoblogging lets your audience see your cause, your story, and your personal creations -- and can be distributed to anyone with Internet access. Since the videoblogging community is all about sharing, more than 20 experts have kicked in tips and ideas to make this book the ultimate videoblogging crash course. So head for the checkout, grab fresh batteries for your video camera, and let's get started!

Think Big

A few of the things you'll learn to do:

• Choose your video's style and message.
• Create great-looking videos inexpensively.
• Edit like an expert.
• Host your video online, for free.
• Secrets of distribution and syndication.
• Subscribe to other videoblogs.
• Showcase your art.
• Tagging, tracking, and making money.
• Get involved in the community.

Jay Dedman was a freelance photographer and a TV journalist for CNN International before he became co-creator of the Videoblogging Group in 2004. He is also a founding partner in FireAnt.tv. You can read his personal blog at www.momentshowing.net.

Joshua Paul has produced primetime TV specials, worked as a producer for Sony Pictures Entertainment, and produced a variety of broadcast and online projects. A dedicated code junkie, he maintains his blog at www.joshpaul.com/blog.

Part I: Preproduction.

Get the Vlog Mindset.

Get Your Tech On.

Starting a Blog.

Part II: Production.

Tricks for Acquiring Video with a Camera.

Obtaining Video Without Leaving Your Computer.

Using Technology Creatively.

Part III: Post-Production.

Editing Tricks.

Using Text in Video.

Transcoding and Compressing.

Creating Interactive Viseos.

Part IV: Distribution.

Hosting Your Video.

Really Simple Syndication.

Getting Video into a Web Page.

Part V: Find and Watch Videoblogs.

Finding and Subscribing to Videoblogs.

Watching Videoblogs.

Customizing Your Videoblog.

Part VI: Pimp Your Vlog.

Tagging To Make Videos Stand Out.

Letting People Know About Your Feed.

Tracking Statistics.

Making Money.

Getting Involved.

Index.