One of the things we talked about in the lectorial on Monday was the idea that media is aware that ‘every consumer is a potential creator’. This got me thinking, especially when it was exampled by the concept of ‘vlogs’ – whose very success is relied upon by it’s home video, amateur style of production. Which is interesting, in contrast to the nature of Hollywood and blockbuster films. Of course the revenue produced by vlogs are not on par to that of multimillion dollar budget movies, but the internet sensation that is ‘vlogging’ and Youtube over all is gaining popularity and momentum yearly.

Back in the day, vlogging was just a hobby – as was Youtube as a whole. I should probably explain for whoever has been living under a rock (or maybe just happen to be over the age of 45 and has no idea how to even use Youtube – looking at you mum) what Vlogging actually is. Video + Blogging = Vlogging. Or in other words, a video diary!

Unlike the old days, now people involved can actually get paid for making the unprofessional content. I was never big into Youtube, but I have to say that I really fell in love with the ‘vlog’ genre. I watch a lot of Tanya Burr – especially Christmas Daily Vlogs – in part because I love her as a person, and because I love being immersed in places and with people who I’ve never met. That’s the selling point for vlogging – you can experience a day in the life of someone who has a very different home, family, world even to you. I’m big on travel, so seeing travel vlogs are probably my favourite. I’m going to put one below as an example. I even have a few Vlogs up on my own channel from schoolies and just assorted excursions with friends over the past year. I find the experience of watching the videos and making them yourself just as enjoyable. But perhaps that’s just because I’m a media student and kind of supposed to enjoy filming and editing. I’m not sure. I’ll link one of my own underneath too!