Want to start vlogging? Here's what you need!

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Wil je beginnen met vloggen? Dit heb je nodig!

Vlogging is becoming increasingly popular. You can record everything you experience. Whether you are going to travel, want to share your hobbies or just want to give an insight into your life, it is all possible with vlogging. It can be difficult to know where to start, but with a few handy tips and tools you can make professional videos. In this blog we give you some tips that will help you start vlogging right away.

What can you vlog about?

Vlogging is super broad, you can go in all directions and set up your vlog how you want! Here are a few popular vlog styles.

  • Daily vlog: With daily vlogging you film your day from start to finish. These vlogs are often personal and give your viewers a glimpse into your life. This is popular for vloggers who want to build a fan base.
  • Travel vlog: With travel vlogs you take your viewers on your journey. Think of showing beautiful places and destinations. Tips about sights, food, overnight stays and your own experiences during the trip.
  • Tutorial : You explain or show how to do or make something. This can be anything, such as applying make-up, baking something, repairing a bike or using an app. These vlogs are often informative and useful.
  • Review : In a review you give your own opinion about a certain product or service. Think of gadgets, clothing, films, apps or food. People like to hear an honest and independent opinion before they buy something from a brand or store.
  • Challenges or trend vlog : Here you participate in a challenge or trend that is a hype at a certain moment on platforms such as YouTube and Tiktok. These vlogs are often funny and amusing and score well.

How do you start vlogging?

Just start. Don't wait for the 'perfect moment', because it will probably never come. Grab your camera or smartphone and start recording. The first time might feel a bit awkward and uncomfortable, but that's normal. The more you do it, the more natural your vlogs will seem to the viewers.

Think about what you want to say beforehand. You don't need a full script, but a short outline and an idea of ​​what you want to talk about in your vlog will help structure it better.

Be yourself, you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not. Viewers can see right through that. Make sure you smile, be enthusiastic and talk like you would talk to a friend.

What do you need to start vlogging?

A successful vlog starts with good images. Fortunately, many modern smartphones have a good camera that you can film sharply with, ideal for making vlogs. Do you want to know which smartphones have the best cameras? Read our article about the best smartphone camera .

If you have a bit more budget or want to take a step towards even better images, you can opt for vlogging with a camera.

Make sure you have good sound quality and vlog in a room or location where you can be heard clearly. Add a microphone to make sure you can be heard clearly. You will notice that it will sound more professional right away. A wireless microphone is handy so that you don't have to deal with a cable getting in the way.

Use a tripod , gimbal , video rig or handgrip . Nothing is more annoying than a wobbly or unstable image. Are you on the road a lot? Then a mini tripod or travel tripod is handy. Do you often vlog at home or on location, then you can choose a large tripod for extra stability. Need advice on choosing a tripod? Contact us or read the article on choosing the right tripod.

Finally, a Bluetooth remote is useful. With this you can operate your smartphone remotely. Handy for DIY vlogs and tutorials in particular.

How do I vlog with my smartphone?

Vlogging with your smartphone is an easy way to get started and you often already have everything you need at home. Make sure your smartphone camera is set to the highest quality. For the best images, use the rear camera. Put your phone on a tripod or use a grip. Use natural light, and record in a quiet room without disturbing background noise.

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How do you edit a vlog?

Editing your video is one of the most important parts of your vlog. This ensures that your vlog is pleasant to watch. Start by selecting the pieces of video that you want to include in your vlog. Cut out unnecessary silences or repetitions so that your story remains smooth and clear. Make sure that it still sounds natural and that you do not edit your vlog too much.

Use a video editing app. You can easily download this to your phone or computer. With such an app you can put clips together, add transitions and music and place text or subtitles.

Below we discuss some editing apps:

  • Capcut: A free app with many creative possibilities. Think of effects, subtitles and transitions. The ideal app to edit your vlogs.
  • iMovie: This app is for Apple users and user-friendly for beginners.
  • Davinci Resolve: A more professional app, but free. This app is more complicated to use, especially for beginners. Perfect for those who want to make more serious vlogs.

If you want to take it even further, you can use one of the following programs. They are not free, but they will take your vlogs to the next level!:

  • Sony Vegas: Also known as VEGAS Pro . This is a powerful video editing program with countless possibilities. It is widely used by YouTubers who want more control over their editing. You can work with multiple layers, effects, slow motion, color correction and countless other options. Worth the investment of €249 (starting) or €19.99 per month if you want to make your vlogs professional quality and take vlogging seriously.
  • Adobe Premiere Pro: This is one of the most used programs in the professional video world. Premiere Pro offers everything: an extensive timeline, color correction, audio optimization, motion graphics and works well with other Adobe programs. This is the perfect choice for advanced vloggers or those who want to get started professionally right away. Adobe Premiere Pro costs €30.24 per month or €24.19 per month with an annual subscription. Students and teachers often get a big discount (sometimes more than 50%).

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Be patient and don't give up

Building a successful vlogging channel takes time and dedication. Be patient and don't be discouraged by slow growth at first. Keep at it and keep learning from your experiences to improve your vlogging quality.

We hope these tips help you on your way to a successful vlogging channel! Don't forget to keep developing yourself, find your own style and, above all, have fun vlogging. Happy vlogging!

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