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Monday, 28 March 2011

Why Do I Blog...on camera

I have been challenged to video blog.  I had a fabulous day out in London hosted by British Mummy Bloggers the week before last. I met lots of lovely bloggers and found out how American moms have harnessed the power of film.  Now it's our turn apparently.  Yes British Mummy Bloggers are embracing vlogging.  I think this is a really exciting development. 

Or at least I did until I realised my laptop can't take the pace, that mini tripods are at best precarious and that looking vaguely respectable on camera is a real art. Here after more effort than you would imagine from watching this, is my first vlog.



I had lots of fun doing it although I think that will come across even more in the next one, I was slightly zapped of energy after an hour in hair and make up (joke), the technical hurdles and the fourth take.  Great relearning curve for me though and wow how the technology has moved on. If you want to get into vlogging, check out the vlogging group over at British Mummy Bloggers. Or do ask me, because in the words of that government recruitment campaign those who can teach, and all that.

Would you ever vlog?

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20 Comments:

At 10 April 2011 at 14:05 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

You are so lovely. Thank you. It really made me think about why I blog, actually you made me realise deciding that was just as challenging as getting in front of the camera.

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:05 , Anonymous helloitsgemma said...

watched it again! 4th time I think. Each time I am struck by how eloquent you are and how brave to get in front of the camera.
So many true words spoken, so much am in agreement with. Great first vlog!

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:05 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Aw thank you. It was a fun learning or rather relearning curve, def
recommend it.

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:05 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thank you. Slight cheat in that I used to teach film making, but it's
five years since I attempted any editing.
So much fun and so many possibilities!

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:05 , Anonymous Mummy Beadzoid said...

I really enjoyed this - it's the first vlog I've seen. Love the clips of your kids causing havoc.

And I refuse to believe you didn't spend an hour in hair and makeup as your skin is so flawless and your hair so shiny! Fab, look forward to seeing more! x

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:05 , Anonymous Kate G said...

Penny this is awesome! You're a natural. (And you even mastered editing first go!) V. impressive. x

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thanks for being so supportive. You have such a way with words, I have
a very funny image in my mind of you vlogging. Bet you don't look
anything like that, but great description :)

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thank you. Really enjoyed yours and meeting up. What next I wonder?

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous geekmummy said...

Really enjoyed watching you, and loved the clips of your kids as well. You came across as natural and honest. It was lovely to meet you the other week, and I look forward to seeing more vlogs from you :)

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous utterlyscrummy said...

Great to be able to 'see' you! Fab vlog, you're very brave. Love the snippets of your children and family life. You've got a lovely way about you and are really natural on screen. I think I would be a cross between a rabbit in headlights & a jerky claymation figure LOL. Massive well done for a fantastic first vlog xx

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thanks, I love nosying round other people's homes too, although the paper chucking bit was at my dad's.
It's funny what we deem brave isn't it? Your silent sunday was so brave. Bet you would be fab.

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thank you, it is a great way to 'meet' people, you're right. Pick away, would be a great way to share all the amazing things you get up to with your family :)

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous imperfectpages said...

That was just brill! I love the little snippets of your home (looking at the background thinking "aha, I've got that picture frame!") and it's lovely to get a sense of what you're like in person. Really enjoyed it. (And I think this is a lot braver than my Silent Sunday - don't know if I could ever do this!) :)

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous Chris said...

Oh how lovely to 'meet' you! Fab first vlog, lovely voice and great presence dahling. I may well be picking your brains, I love the splicing in of the snippets of family life!

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Gulp, thanks! High praise. I reckon you might suprise yourself.
Sometimes it's liberating to talk on camera!

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thank you, I think the gentle voice might be technical fatigue setting
in, next time I may be louder!

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous AlexanderResidence said...

Thanks! It really is, really enjoyed watching yours. There's so much
you can do with video.

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous Inside the Wendy House said...

That's great Penny. I love the cuts of the children. Very effective. It's really liberating to vlog!!

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous cafebebe said...

Penny, that is absolutely delightful! I love your honest talk and gentle voice and the edits with your kids/family spliced in are just perfect! Really impressive first vlog! You're a natural...can't wait to see what you come up with next! ;)
Karin

 
At 10 April 2011 at 14:06 , Anonymous carole said...

Wow how brave...you came across really well, genuine, honest and a pleasure to watch :-)

Don't think I'd have the confidence personally x

 

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