Apparently, vlogging is so hot right now. Using video to reach your audience is supposed to be good because they can get to know “your personality.” Yeah. I heard this through my Google Reader, and at first I was like, “Nah, not for me,” because–first of all–my personality sucks. It behooves me to hide it in fancy writing [cough] whenever possible. Also, I know that I find You Tube embeds to be incredibly annoying myself. It seems like such a production to actually have to turn the sound up on the computer, and then watch the dumb video, which I pretty much never think is funny, or interesting, anyway. And then I feel like a tool, because I actually took the time to, well, I’ve already been over this. And then there’s this:
Vlogging Disaster from anna abdpbt on Vimeo.
OK, I know that was horrifying. But let’s try again anyway.
Second Take from anna abdpbt on Vimeo.
Secondary embarrassment? Check. One last take?
Product Review from anna abdpbt on Vimeo.
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Hilarious! Your honesty is refreshing, your story compelling. Also, your tip is useful. I’m going to Walgreen’s tonight and demand wipe out the Wet & Wild display. I have to buy them all tonight before I start my financial peace class tomorrow.
You? Are adorable! Those were so cute! Also, I adore Mac Spice so I’m going to make the switch…thanks for the tip.
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Okay, sorry to say I love it too! Keep it up. I’ve found that once you hear someone’s actual voice even a couple of times, later when you read what they write, their voice really comes through.
How do you add video? I totally want to do that to my own blog. For awhile I was thinking of adding some type of voice-only podcast but never did figure out a (free) way to do it.
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Duh — I figured it out. Did you put them on youtube then embed them from youtube?
Juliet´s last blog post..The Sundial
@fadkog and @Stiletto Mom, thanks!
@Juliet, yes, I just recorded them from my laptop, then uploaded to YouTube and embeded them here with the code they give you. I think you can also use Vimeo, I don’t know if that has better service somehow, because a lot of bloggers use it.
That was freakin’ hilarious.
I look like that when I write too, but with Crocs and jammies that have giant cupcakes on them. So, actually, you are still more glamorous than me.
I’m jealous of your built-in vanity.
@Kerry, I dunno, cupcakes are kind of fashionable these days.
Damn, no speakers on work ‘puter, will have to wait for home to hear you in your full glory!
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YouTube is blocked on our work (school) server, so I have to wait until I get home to watch. Or more accurately, wait until I get home and then hope I remember to watch. Which I usually don’t, even if I mark “Keep New” in Bloglines. That’s my one and only reason why I’m not a big fan of embeded videos.
For the record, Vimeo is not blocked. Anything that is too new or cool or cutting edge and therefore hasn’t been discovered yet by our tech guys is wide open. (For example, Facebook is blocked, but Twitter isn’t. Yet.)
jen @ negative lane´s last blog post..Education: Change We Need
Damn. THAT’s why people use vimeo! I think I will switch these videos out.
OK, now we’re in vimeo.
Okay, when I saw this this morning, I was like, “I don’t need lipliner.” I’ve never worn lipliner, ever. But damn if I haven’t spent the whole day thinking about walking down to Walgreen’s to buy the devil lipliner you recommended. Who is to blame for this sudden need I have developed–you or the Devil?
Also, I have a cold, and it’s 16 degrees and dropping, so if I DO walk down there, and I subsequently get pneumonia and die, it’s on your head (well, yours and the Wet ‘n’ Wild Devil’s).
You were right about that BeneFit High Beam stuff though–it came yesterday, and it rocks.
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LOL
Are you listening, advertising and marketing companies?! I have unleashed the marketing power of The Devil and can deploy it at will.
Ooo, now I wanna vlog my comment. That would be cool, right? Cool tip on Vimeo, I’m going to check it out. Great vids, by the way
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@goodfather, go for it. No reason why we can’t have vlogging in the comment section.
I’m pretty sure this is the funniest thing I’ve seen all day. I like your vlogging, sucker.
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