Tough question. The broad, simple (and relatively safe) answer is that it is any form of user created video posted online. Then again, many large media companies post video content specifically created for the online world.
So aren’t they video bloggers too?
Passionate early video bloggers such as Adrian Miles remind us that video blogging is more than just video in a blog. It is a new mode of communication, a new means of self-expression. Video blogging is perhaps best compared to the early days of film. It is a period where we’re still playing with what it can be, could be, will be.
Zooming through the hundreds of thousands of personal YouTube videos posted since YouTube began in 2006 conveys part of the story, but just a slice. The best case scenario may be that the rapid evolution of video technology keeps us in this state of flux. A state where just as we define video blogging it changes and becomes something unexpected.
That’s my definition of sorts. Well, at least for now, as I sit writing in this little Brooklyn Cafe on a crisp, sunny winter day. By the time I get home my definition will probably be different. I’m sure I left at least a few thousand things out.
What’s your definition?
If you can’t explain it in words, post a video – either one you made or one that defines it for you – even if it’s just a definition for this one moment in time.
Authors bio is coming up shortly.
I came here and was expecting a video blog. (uh….duh….). Instead there is a WRITTEN blog writing about VIDEO blogs. So, why not a few of your own video blogging samples? Is this a case of you can write it – but you can’t do it? You must admit, it IS a little odd. It’s like a website called, “How To Make a Great Flash Website” – all done in html. Would that make sense?
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Hey Gerard – Thanks for your feedback. I just posted a video comment in response to your text comment. The reason there is plenty of text on this blog is that (for now) video isn’t readily searchable via google whereas text is. Because this is a new blog I’d like as many people to stumble across it is possible.
That said – there are several video blogs of my own that I’ve included (especially check out my vlo as well as a rotating ‘Video of the Day’ on the homepage of the site that includes samples of video blogs that I like.
Also my book (and this blog) is not only about public video blogging, but on the benefits of private video journaling – something which can be learned about via text quite easily.
I’m wondering if you considered leaving a video comment instead of a text comment? Possibly you tried and had technical problems. Anyway – now we have fixed that!:)
Please feel free to respond via video. What interests you about video blogging? What kind of video blogging samples were you hoping to find?
Best,
Sean
I meant to write: especially check out my NaVloPoMo video:
http://www.videoregeneration.com/just-it-month/