Category: A 7-8 WPT
Coffey Break Chat: Vlogging On A Budget
Hey guys!
Video blogging (vlogging) has actually surpassed writing as my favorite form of blogging. There are several reason why I like it, but it really comes down to the feeling that it is the most authentic capture to reflect my true self. Despite that however, I had quite a few apprehensions about giving it a try because I assumed that most of the vloggers I was watching had teams of production people to help them produce their content. I started researching and realized this was not at all the case! Not only have quite a few successful vloggers shared that they taught themselves how to edit their videos, but they also note that they gained their audience doing the best they could with what they had until they hit it big time!
Nonetheless, after a few videos I began to realize that there is such a wide range of definitions for the term ‘small budget’. Â So, I wanted to give you guys real life examples of the practices I’ve put in place to make the most of it until I have the means to take it up a notch! Enjoy!
Recap: Tips for video blogging on a budget:
1. Do your research
2. Plan ahead
3. Be enthusiastic
4. Stage your space
5. Get a tripod
6. Find a beat maker
7. Lighting, lighting, lighting!
8. It’s okay to use the video editing software that comes with your computer.
9. Be CONSISTENT!
Be sure to see below for a few links that were really helpful with this process.
Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea
10 Ways to Fake a Professional Video Blogging Setup on a Tiny Budget * Specific example on how to set up lighting – See more at:
http://blogs.fanextra.com/articles/videobloggingonazerobudget#sthash.ItcoPNDA.dpuf
Beginners Guide on How to Video Blog on a Budget – Part One
Read more at http://www.jeffbullas.com/2011/12/07/beginners-guide-on-how-to-video-blog-on-a-budget-part-one-2/#I4bChDBfVYVDvUsa.99
Vlogging 101: YouTube’s Biggest Stars Show You How It’s Done
Read more at http://www.teenvogue.com/careers/career-advice/2014-03/youtube-vlog-tips
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Coffey Break Chat: Keeping Up With The Joneses
Hey you guys,
So, I’ve sat down twice now to start recording a Coffey Break Chat about this topic, and after two failed attempts, I came to the realization that there’s a pattern when it comes to the content I write about and the content I vlog about. For whatever reason, when it comes to a topic that I’m still mulling over, I sort through the thick of it by spilling it all out in written form, which turned into a very long reflection. So, I just went ahead and recorded the video. The original title for this post was: Benchmarking, Social Media & Self-Doubt, only to realize that what’s really going is Keeping Up With The Joneses at its best. To say the least,  it took me stepping completely out of my comfort zone to record this video, but the first step is aknowledging that you have a problem haha And hopefully this will be a source of encouragement and clarity to anyone who can relate 🙂
Here goes…
Enjoy!Â
Peace, Love and Sunshine – Chelsea
Life You Want Weekend: Day 2 Recap
Hey you guys!
If you’ve seen any of my posts, you know that I’m still riding high off of The Life You Want Weekend. It really was an absolutely amazing experience, and I’m so glad that I’ve been able to share bits and pieces of it with you all. Oprah is the real deal, so start saving now -you won’t regret it.
Enjoy! xoxo
Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea
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Life You Want Weekend: Day 1 Recap & Highlights
Hey guys!
I was pretty bummed about not being able to go see Oprah this weekend, so you can only imagine my “no shame, I’m so freaking excited!!” response when my friend Magen reached out to see if I wanted to go.
To say the least I entered the Toyota Center with a sense of expectancy and even still, I can’t believe the degree in which hearing Oprah speak has exceeded my expectations, so I wanted to make this to share this wth anyone else who would have loved to have been there and couldn’t be.
Tweet me, text me, inbox me any requests for today (day 2). I want it to be like you’re here with me!
*Sidenote Magen’s phone was about to die, so I was going to lend her my mophie extended battery to charge her phone with my mophie, but we went to go grab the swag bags first– Oprah had custom designed Mophie’s in the gift bags!
And the coolest part? Magen was going to get one earlier that day, but passed on it to be smart with her money. Won’t He do it… Speak those things that aren’t as if they are!!
God is good, and I’m a full on believer of favor!
Stay tuned and enjoy!
Peace, Love & Sunshine, Chelsea
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