This week was the first week back for semester two and so far, my hopes for this studio are being realised. The reason I think this is that from the get go I was immersed in understanding the concepts of online video and YouTube beyond simply analysing the people we observe from within this field. Whilst it is necessary to unpack the foundations of online video such as through viewing Vlogumentary, it left me to reflect upon the extent to which I contribute to the realm of online video. I want the discourse of online video to elicit myself taking an active role via creating my own content and conducting my own research to understand how online video is shaping our everyday lives. In saying that, I filmed my first vlog for this studio. From a technical standpoint, I spent time deciding which location would best suit my video, what time of day would give me the necessary lighting, etc. But, what I took away from creating this video in the style of Hank and John Green is that there is something quite powerful and captivating about a video with no post-production addition of music. That the words spoken can resonate more with a viewer as there are no distractions. And so, it’s not always about having the flashiest editing or environment to shoot in when the aim is to spread a message. In saying this, I am thoroughly looking forward to immersing myself in this studio.