Vlog is a type of blog, the full name is video blog or video log, which means video record, video blog, video weblog, derived from the variant of blog, emphasizing timeliness, vlog author replaces text or photo with images, writes personal blogs, uploads and shares with netizens.
A vlog, also known as a vlog, is a form of blogging that uses video as a medium. Vlog entries are often a combination of embedded video (or video links) with supporting text, images, and other metadata. Unlike regular video diaries, Vlogs are usually recorded in the form of selfies to give viewers a more intimate perspective.
In recent years, with the rise of social media, "vlogging" has become one of the most popular forms of digital entertainment. Vlogs are not only entertaining, but they also convey profound context through images, which is more expressive than written blogs.
History of Vlogs
In the 1980s, New York-based artist Nelson Sullivan documented his experiences in New York City and South Carolina in a unique vlog style. However, the official origins of vlogging date back to 2000, when Adam Contras posted a video on his blog that marked the beginning of vlogging. Since then, the concept of vlogging has gradually evolved, and in 2005, with the rise of the video-sharing platform YouTube, Vlogging experienced strong growth.
Features and forms of Vlogs
Vlogs often make use of webcast technology to distribute videos over the Internet via RSS or Atom simulcast formats, allowing them to be automatically aggregated and played back on mobile devices and personal computers. YouTube became the main platform for vlogs.
Vlogs are not only a way for individuals to express themselves, but also a form of entertainment. Vloggers build large social groups by expressing vulnerable emotions in their videos, which is especially noticeable in mourning vlogs.
Vlog developments and events
Since 2005, Vlogging has experienced strong growth. In 2008, YouTube launched a live streaming feature called YouTube Live, which also provided a model for other social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch. Vlogs have gradually risen in the status of YouTube, becoming one of the most popular content on the platform. Important events such as Vloggercon in 2005 and the first vlogging award "Vloggies" in 2006 marked the development of Vlog.
Purpose of Vlog:
Vlogs have other important uses besides being a form of entertainment. Research shows that by watching vlogs, viewers can better understand the blogger's personality, culture, and impressions. The education sector is also trying to leverage Vlogging as a reliable platform to deliver higher quality educational practices to students. In addition, Vlogs play an active role in the spread of health awareness and the establishment of a community of people with chronic diseases.