How To Start A Vlog Channel // What I've Learned Since Starting my Vlog Channel Last Year

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A year ago I decided to start a vlog channel, and since then I've learned a lot about vlogging! Today I want to share the best vlogging tips and tricks that you need to know PLUS some vlogging basics like my favorite equipment picks that you can buy at Best Buy, the sponsor of today's video! Make sure you check out the links included below to get everything you need to create amazing vlogs including a camera, microphone, lighting, and editing software available at Best Buy.
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@SmartHobbies 2 жыл бұрын

Wishing everyone luck on their KZfaq journey. Have faith, work hard, and be patient. You can do it!!

@anaveragejoe6710 2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you as well !

@AbisolaAkinbola 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck to you as well!

@husdatchic3117 2 жыл бұрын

i started my youtube living_jess and its a slow but hopefully will grow and we can all financially free :)

@RandomHippieCreations 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@MadAboutSkin 2 жыл бұрын

For everyone struggling out their.. I followed Cathrins advice and now have 50,000 subscribers on my skincare channel... You will get there Love you since The Content Bug days x

@paulinemaxton2938 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@nattyslim124 Жыл бұрын

Congrats

@ImanMohamed 2 жыл бұрын

I used to over think my videos, starting and stopping so often. Then I decided to just have fun and I've been having such a good time and posting consistently because I took the pressure off myself! Doing something because you love it and bringing people along for the ride is the best feeling ever. And there's space for everyone to do it too!

@Shelbizleee 2 жыл бұрын

this was a REALLY good video Cathrin. I've been doing KZfaq full time for over 3 years but vlogging is not my forte. The set up & thought that clearly went into this video has not gone unnoticed. Thank you.

@HeyyyHR 2 жыл бұрын

This set up & thought is awesome! The things we notice after we become KZfaqrs ourselves… lol… congrats on being a full time KZfaqr for 3 years!! I’m going to check out your channel!

@abdrahimtchoko1281 2 жыл бұрын

Riiyelaaaaaakehediinebonitaaalaveyooozinaaa

@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

*To all the dreamers out there, don't ever let the world's negativity disenchant you or your spirit. If you surround yourself with love and right people, ANYTHING is possible...*

@TwannaYvette 2 жыл бұрын

Awww this is so nice💖💖

@TriniRoyQuiReyes 2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@shelbylynne5478 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

*"The person who wins, is the person who wants it the most."* This changed my life.

@midlifewellnesslife 2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people underestimate how much goes into making videos. There's so much to learn and it's a continuous learning process!

@kashaunbivins8418 2 жыл бұрын

You’re the reason why I finally feel confident enough to start blogging! Thanks for being so motivating and inspirational

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

oh yessss you can do it!

@kristynkapeslova699 2 жыл бұрын

@@CathrinManning O feel totaly the same way!!! Thank you so much to be here !! I

@ark8tct 2 жыл бұрын

1:35 Logistics 2:30 general info 3:42 Strategy 4:10 1. Common theme 4:32 Brainstorming vlog content 4:58 Option 1. Whatever 5:22 Option 2. Rough idea 6:06 2. Move vlog sched around 6:20 Option 3. Plan 7:20 ??? Option 4 ??? Your personality 7:38 3. Feel like a friend 8:29 4. Timeframe 9:10 Equipment 9:42 Camera 10:04 5. Flip screen 10:37 Audio (no title) 10:48 6. Quality mic 11:56 Ring light 12:10 7. Face Window 12:56 Ring Light (no title). 14:48 Adobe Premier 15:12 8. Stop watching video vlog tips 15:39 9. Watch other vloggers 15:57 film the process 17:10 10. Try something new 17:23 11. Different perspective 18:36 12. Fomo 19:28 12. (12 again?) 19:52 13. Follow up for next video 20:52 14. Give clues on next upload

@notaturkey2607 2 жыл бұрын

The ring light is great for putting on make-up because it eliminates the shadows, but for video, you WANT some shadows to cast across your face. The best approach to lighting is to mimic the same conditions of the sun. BEST SOLUTION: Bounce a strong light off of a white wall so you don't have direct light hitting your face.

@AmandaFiorina 2 жыл бұрын

There truly is an art to vlogging! Love when you include vlogging in your topics

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

it's not as easy as it looks! but I love vlogging so much! it's a lot of fun to get different shots

@elenabogarin 2 жыл бұрын

This is so true! I never realized that until I stared to try to do it 🤣

@anaandreexpatlifein2877 2 жыл бұрын

Oh god! Really! I spent the whole day today thinking and planning my vlog for tomorrow, kinda ‘a-day-in-life’ and your video comes out exactly right before 😁🤩 it’s a sign 😄😄 and it’s great!!!! Thank you 🙏🏻🌸🤗🥰💖

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

ohhhhh we love when things hit at the perfect timing!

@AverageGuyMakingMoney 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I actually did things backwards from you, I started my vlog channel first, and now I'm starting this channel about doing KZfaq and making money online. I love following your journey! Thank you so much for sharing! I've learned so much from you!!

@JenLauren 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS!!! so many out there are discouraging others from vlogging because "no one cares yet" and its so true in so many ways. but you also never know unless you try and you're giving people information to try for themselves so THANK YOU :)

@DanikaRay 2 жыл бұрын

My fiancé and I are starting our vlog channel with our trip to Paris this weekend. I promise, your video came at the PERFECT TIME for me! Love your content, Cathrin 💕

@deidrelefevre1840 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you share your learning process with us and not just the end result after all your trial an error. Really helpful and appreciated :)

@vaultfox 2 жыл бұрын

oh this was such a good + timely one :D don't think I'll create a separate vlog channel anytime soon but integrating vlog type content into my videos has breathed such fresh air into my content (and my approach to it) thanks again for all of your tips and insight!!

@momisinthemood1133 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I uploaded my first work from home mom vlog this week and because I didn’t have an AWESOME advice video like this, I just watched tons of vlogs and incorporated elements I liked. Thank you!! 💕

@thisgirlathome 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are truly so helpful! I work full time in mental health so I fit KZfaq into my spare time, and it’s been tough trying to learn how to make better content while trying to produce content. Your videos are to the point and specific so I learn a lot in a short period of time and that is so helpful when you’re already time limited. 🖤

@NoLimitSquad 2 жыл бұрын

Taking the vlog challenge. Definitely felt like I needed this video. Just upgraded to a new camera and trying to take this to the next level. This will help. Thanks Catherine!

@maeyojoie 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to apply these tips. I started a vlog channel about 2 months ago and I'm loving the process. I've been in a little rut with what to film but I think this will get me back to filming. Thank you

@quinsworld 2 жыл бұрын

This is the video I needed!! Thank you for all of the tips you give us! You deserve all the success in the world.

@JournalingWithNadia 2 жыл бұрын

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO! I love how you bring such an entertaining vlogging feel to your educational content. It makes your channel so binge worthy 😍

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

ahhh thank youuuu! that's always been my goal 🤗

@HeyyyHR 2 жыл бұрын

Cathrin! Girl you’re in my head as you’re explaining what goes on to create a vlog!!! I’m still working on my skills but your vlog channel helps me so much! Weird thing is I outline my vlogs as I record bc I’ll forget what I was doing at work! 🤣🤣

@CharleeNguyen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the help as always Cathrin. I couldn’t have made it this far without you! Alright I’m implementing these tips in my video this week and I will come back this Friday to share how it went and any new tips that arise in the moment!! Keep pushing guys!

@CharleeNguyen 2 жыл бұрын

Okay guys!! Super sorry this is so late, so I used the tips of facing better lighting for a better shot and not having a full detailed script but just a little outline of the day. It made editing easier when you adjusted the lighting in your shots. When you have a rough outline instead of a full on script, it makes the vlog sound much more natural and fluid compared to a script and more of your personality comes out from what I’ve seen! Overall loving this new format so far!

@ShinyCrafting 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent watch; I had taken on your previous advice of "just start" and finally got to editing and uploading. This video has been really helpful for me to think more about how to present the footage; the intro, outro, and especially your last points to help with bringing audience back. Practicing with footage that has issues (shakes, rattles, lighting) has made it easier when planning future shoots, more than if I'd focused so hard on making sure starting footage was great. Also, congrats on sponsor! That's so so exciting.

@laytonandvictoria7507 2 жыл бұрын

Just started vlogging! Still learning a lot thanks to you!

@HeatherPead 2 жыл бұрын

So many helpful tips! I feel like it’s really hard to find great advice on how to make a successful vlogging channel. I really enjoyed this video, thank you for making!

@regiz3418 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for absolute gold once again! Here's to finally getting started😄

@joymae 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT!!! Sponsored by Best Buy?! I’m so proud of you. Been thinking of changing my content to more vlogs. I was worried vlogs would hurt my channel and then realized the majority of my new subs come from my vlog videos. The problem is I feel most of the views don’t do as well as sit down

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭 seriously still can't believe it! I've purchased so much of my gear through them this is a DREAM partnership!

@joymae 2 жыл бұрын

@@CathrinManning can you make how to start a vlog channel into a series or even how to pivot your current channel to vlogs?

@elenabogarin 2 жыл бұрын

I feel this exact way. I love doing vlog style but feel like no one will watch it because they don’t know so I’m like I gotta switch it up. It’s defiantly tough

@shawnaf 2 жыл бұрын

I luv ur straight fowardness! So glad I found ur channel! I think one of my favorite vloggers might have used ur tips!

@everythingarsenaltv 2 жыл бұрын

QUEEN ❤️👑 Back from Nashville with a bang!

@JaclynGallant 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this video so much! I’ve been vlogging for 7 years and still love learning tips and tricks from others. Thank you for this!

@abdrahimtchoko1281 2 жыл бұрын

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@kaylawinter 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I for sure love your vlogs and always appreciate your guidance! Thanks so much!

@NicoleOBierChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I've been vlogging awhile now, but still learning with every upload. Thank you Cathrin for the amazing challenge.🙏

@Bladesofgrasslawncare 2 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚Awesome advice, thanks for sharing! 💚💚💚

@BucketListTravellers 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips as always, and I like how you say to actually get out there and just start creating content. Excellent advice!

@nthashy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I just did my first vlog and you’re right. There’s no way I would’ve learnt all the mistakes I made in my vlog by trying to be too perfect. Because I filmed without watching these tips, I came up with tips of my own to try make my blogs better. You’re so helpful

@JordanJSparks 2 жыл бұрын

I was just vlogging this morning!! Perfect timing ONCE AGAIN Queen!

@jaybebold 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this video! Thank you! Started my channel about a month ago and trying very hard to not focus on the numbers because it is something I enjoy in itself :)

@AndrewWalker_3 6 ай бұрын

These are very good tips, even two years after you've made this video. Thanks Catherine!

@bayleerobison1175 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. This is SUCH a good video. Recently I have been wanting to start a KZfaq channel but I didn't know where to start and this helped sooo much. Your tips are so helpful. This video really inspired me to pick up my phone and start recording. THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤️

@FermentedHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tips! That ring light looks awesome! I have 2 bulky boxes that I never want to bust out, so clunky. Might be time to upgrade soon 💜

@kristynkapeslova699 2 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOTH!! Im so happy to find you ! Because , yours videos are so helpful !!

@greengoddessritual 2 жыл бұрын

You are so amazing! Thank you for this motivation "just go out and start" I started binge watching your videos girl

@leslieportugal 2 жыл бұрын

The fact you can run through sentences while applying mascara... I make the absolute weirdest faces while applying mascara while concentrating on the application haha. Am I the only one? LOL In all seriousness - Cathrin bc of you and this channel, I started my channel over a year ago and have nothing be the greatest and most humbling learning experiences in creating content. Thank you for the amazing lessons and entertaining content.

@themayfamily2938 2 жыл бұрын

Abahahah your not wrong tho I look like a blowfishwith his mouth open with the kids running around in the background lol she’s so effortless lol

@SimplyLibbyt 2 жыл бұрын

I have started doing "what i eat in a day" videos and I am finding they are very vlog style which I am LOVING. I will definitely be taking the challenge to try and mix it up/try new things! Thanks Cathrin!

@LivingLifewithJudith 2 жыл бұрын

Those are great ideas! The one that stood out for me was "talking about something from the last vlog". First time I hear that one. Will sure use it! Thanks

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

oh yes that's such a good tip!

@ThePensons 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is exactly what I needed! Thank you. 💕

@juleneurrutia5787 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Thank you for doing them!

@LifewithKC. 2 жыл бұрын

You are always on point. I wonder how you can read our minds. If ever i have problems in making contents, i just go to your channel and always find answers. Love you so much! We really appreciate the effort you put in everything. You're a gem😍

@RaquelLopezArt 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Thanks Catherine I wanted to know what kind of vlog camera to get ❤️

@DariaSavinaVlog 2 жыл бұрын

Yeeees! More and more content about vlog channels! Thanks Cathrin for sharing your experience. The question for possible future video topic: how to actually promote vlog channels and why is it so difficult to grow in this vlog niche?

@MeganOsten 2 жыл бұрын

This VIDEO! YAS! Thank you!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@ConsistentAsh 2 жыл бұрын

How you make your vlogs and your sit down videos is the reason why I fell in love with your content. The amount of camera shooting you had to do just to make this video is insane. I've vlogged before and it can be super tough. Love these tips

@mattvolkman6529 2 жыл бұрын

A+ video. Good tips and examples of applying them too. Filming my first vlog today!

@SaraLoretta 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I NEEDED this video, thank you!

@debbiwithnoe 2 жыл бұрын

I love your tip videos and I LOVE you vlogs. I found doing my vlogs that I was learning more by doing them but still come back for your tips 😁

@VlogsbyTeliyah 2 жыл бұрын

even though you said to stop watching videos on how to vlog …. I’m here watching and appreciating EVERY TIP GIVEN. Starting a new vlog channel has been hard but you always give great tips for us, so thank you for this video❤️

@tiaratran 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this video is PACKED full of good info!! Thank you so much!

@UlyssiaGayle 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video! I love watching & creating vlogs so this video is right on time.

@joycewesley 2 жыл бұрын

Great topic! I love that you’re bringing a Vlog vibe to this channel, but still giving us the topics we’re looking for.

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

oh I'm so glad you're liking it! it's allowed me to be a bit more creative which I needed!

@joycewesley 2 жыл бұрын

@@CathrinManning happy to hear that!😊

@ronvalley1973 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cathrin, excellent video, watched it all as always. And thanks for the details on the camera and light.

@GrowingonVancouverIsland 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video! I'm not a v logger but definitely learned a few things to incorporate into my regular KZfaq videos. Thank you

@StellaSylvester 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 😳 Bestbuy! That’s a huge one. Congratulations Cathrin👏I’m so happy for you 😊

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOUUUU 😭

@RobertsonsBellyAcres 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice!! Thank you!!!!

@dovenicolevlogs 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you made this main channel video feel like your vlogs. Such a clever way to hone in your message

@MillennialGirlfriend 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos on youtube/vlogging tips!! I learned A LOT on this video!

@AngelaMora 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Cathrin! I will certainly be trying some of the tips you provided! Loved this video!!! You are the best!

@BalanceLifeBabe 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! they are ALWAYS so helpful!

@RondelleDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

This video is PERFECT timing for me because I literally started my weekly art studio vlog last week…omg so many clips to edit lol. It’s such a cool way to record your life though. I’m excited to look back over these first vlogs in a years time to see how far I’ve come

@jessicahintze15 2 жыл бұрын

FREAKING BEST BUY!?!? WHAT!? So proud of you girl ❤️

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!! brb crying 😭

@jessicahintze15 2 жыл бұрын

@@CathrinManning ❤️❤️❤️

@MichaelSaves 2 жыл бұрын

I don't want to vlog, but I watched this because I pretty much have watched all of your videos (since 7K subscribers). I love how in this video you included a lot of actionable advice for people who want to vlog.

@CathrinManning 2 жыл бұрын

wowowowow you've been with me that long! that's amazing! thank you💕

@chanelscorner Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. It's so easy to get caught in overthinking the process, instead of JUST doing it. Videos was very helpful!!!

@SaysSimone 2 жыл бұрын

FOMO!!! yes!! I'm definitely going to try to try that! I'm always second guessing myself whenever I include clips of really mundane tasks because I feel like no one wants to watch me fold laundry. So I'm super guilty of planning my vlogs so that I make sure that they are still going to provide value. But I think that the idea of filming a video where it makes the audience feel like they are hanging out with a friend is what I also need to consider when filming my vlogs! Thanks for the helpful tips and I need to look into that camera! I haven't decided on which camera I want yet... so I'm still using my iPhone.

@BoDean52 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff and things I can use, appreciate you

@leanlailacaba 2 жыл бұрын

Literally been debating about this!!! As always, providing the content we all need ❤️❤️❤️ You go guys! Let's do this together!

@CrojoCorner 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! Thanks for another great video, Cathrin!! 🥰

@themilesinkorea Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the work here, Katherine! Not worrying about the niche is a good tip, I believe, especially when starting out ~ which I still am, despite having began some time ago now. I’m an Aussie (part Brit) living in Korea, and trying to go freelance, with more divergent ideas than almost anyone I know, so I guess I’m niched enough already. And I’m pretty sure others are more than they realise also: What’s normal for us can be pretty niched for others!

@giadinhmalone-cuocsongmichigan 2 жыл бұрын

oh my god, you are amazing. Absolutely helpful tips, I hope you do more about how to starting vlog. Thank you so much for your sharing.

@wanderingwithyanvlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Haha this was awesome! I've been with you since your early days of around 20-30K subscribers so it's awesome to see you do so well! The biggest challenge I find is actually doing the editing. Like you mentioned there really is so much that goes into vlogging it is a great deal of commitment. Between working full time, studying, vlogging + finding time to edit it definitely does create a bit of strain sometimes! But I definitely love the memories. But since we're in lockdown in Australia still so it's we can't film any content 😓 But I remember someone saying that even 1 upload a week gives you 52 chances per year (52 weeks per year) to get your content going to build audiences. Thanks for these amazing refresher tips and good luck to everyone on their vlogging journey!

@teawithromy 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! You're a great speaker and your videos are always so engaging 💕 i especially love the tip about getting people invested in our story. Thank you so much 🥰

@melissaelizabeth9871 Жыл бұрын

Awesome advice - really appreciate this!

@SwtykosChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing how to vlog info. Very interesting topic.

@chloegrace5514 2 жыл бұрын

I love everything about your channel Catherin, random video ideas, it would be so cool for aspiring KZfaqrs, to get some tips and even a tutorial on the design aspect of your channel, how to create a banner, professional-looking photos, profile pictures, etc. thank you :)

@ConceptNewEra 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate this video a lot, vlogging is always a fun time and adds so much to the dynamic of a channel! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and good luck to all the new vloggers ! 💯✔️🔥

@ThatPropsGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful as always Cathrin!

@AmarachiDuru 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I'm starting vlogging and this is so helpful. I love you always ❤️❤️

@rej09 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I'm motivated to start vlogging.

@Ovokeroh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips 🤗🤗you are so helpful!!!

@jemimafreeman 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video!! So many good tips! And great filming too,

@CazzaandKids 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, good luck to all you vloggers out there 🥰

@FogCityASMR 2 жыл бұрын

I do asmr vlogs and I didn’t even know I was waiting for this hut app I was! Thank you! Can’t wait to start this in a bit!

@KimberlyDurrMusic 2 жыл бұрын

🌗yesssss ma’ammmm love this. How are you doing love? I want to say thanks so much all your information you share. I decided to start my channel a week ago and my youngest daughter/ caregiver is editing my vlogs that are to come. My first video was a introduction of me singing and from that point on it will be a preview of my life of who I am and what I deal with from day to day. I just took a leap of faith to start my channel to encourage and motivate others through my singing and how I deal with living with severe chronic pain, nerve damage, muscle spasms etc. being disabled and allowing others to see how I managed life. It’s gonna be raw and authentic. 🦋

@lydiasanchez380 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tips in vlogging. I'm inspired and motivated😊❤

@VazhiiSingleton 2 жыл бұрын

Cathrin girl… this is juicccyyyyyy!!! Thanks so much for this. I’m definitely down for the challenge. I’m following up sis! See you next video 🥰🤞🏾

@RistyPics 2 жыл бұрын

Lot of usefull infos again, thanks for sharing Cathrin! I'm about to start travel vlogging so I needed a vid like this :)

@amsoiladam 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I’ve watched on vlogging tips. Although I watch almost all of your main channel videos. I guess I’m doing something right because most of what you said it’s pretty much how I do it.