Video Blog (Vlog)

• Origin of Blog (Vlog)

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Blog (Vlog)

• How to create a Blog (Vlog)

 Vlog
• A video blog or video log, sometimes
shortened to vlog, is a form of blog for
which the medium is video, and is a form
of web television.
• Vlog entries often combine embedded
video with supporting text, images, and
other metadata.
• Entries can be recorded in one take or cut
into multiple parts.
• Vlog stands for a video blog or video log, and
refers to a type of blog where most or all of
the content is in a video format.
• Vlog posts consist of creating a video of
yourself where you talk on a particular
subject such as reporting or reviewing a
product or an event.
 Origin of Blog
• The term "weblog" was coined by
Jorn Barger on December 17,
1997.
• The short form, "blog", was
coined by Peter Merholz., who
jokingly broke the word weblog
into the phrase we blog in the
sidebar of his blog Peterme.com
in April or May 1999.
 Who created the blog?
• Most experts agree that the first blog
was Links.net, created in 1994 by then-
student Justin Hall as a place to publish
his writing.
• The site consisted entirely of brief
posts, each one sharing a link and some
of his thoughts on the content within.
 What is the purpose of a vlog?

• A vlog is designed to share experiences,

thoughts, and ideas with an audience. It is a
form of communication which is used to
engage an audience in a personal fashion.
 What are the key features of vlog?
5 Elements of A Great Vlog
• Sound
• Lighting
• Editing
• Length
• Entertainment
 Advantages and Disadvantages
of Blog
Advantages of blogs Disadvantages of blogs
• Easy and quick to update or add new posts • Blogs can be time consuming. Finding
• People can leave comments on your blog time to write regular updates can
become a chore.
• People may leave rude or
inappropriate comments
Advantages and Disadvantages of Blog
 How to create a Blog (Vlog)
To Create Vlogs in 9 Easy Steps
• Content.
Brainstorm subjects you are passionate about and that are both interesting and engaging
for viewers.
• Camera.
The camera you use should directly relate to the type of vlog you want to produce.
• Background.
Consider your location.
• Lighting
• Audio
• Presentation
• Editing Software
• Post Production
How can blogs be used in
education?
Vlog sample
To use Cyberlink PowerDirector