Why You Need to Start a Vlog and Document Your Life

[@JasonZhao]

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[@adamthemulch]

ngl my algorithm has been doing a good job recommending me underrated creators

[@JasonZhao]

Hell yea

[@adamthemulch]

@@JasonZhao ive been enjoying the past couple videos especially the new york birthday vlog. How do you keep your gear safe when vlogging in public. Also would you recommend having a shotgun for audio or is a wireless rode lav good on its own?

[@JasonZhao]

@@adamthemulch I just try and be mindful of my surroundings, there’s always a risk but people usually dont care. Also if I had to only choose one I would go shotgun unless you know that you’re gonna be far away from the camera at all times

[@allenjoshh]

Same bro

[@Rileeyz]

No actually tho! love the edits Jason

[@edwardleefilms]

Shoutout to KZbin recommending this video to me :)

[@JasonZhao]

Thanks man! seeing your comment here is surreal, huge inspiration of mine and have learned a lot from you over the years! 🤝

[@edwardleefilms]

@@JasonZhao No way! Keep up the awesome work. Subbed 👍🏼

[@jorge-ferreiro]

i agree w/ you

[@trevorsinclairr]

I really want to start vlogging and uploading. Not for views or money. Rather for the next generation to see and for my grandkids or anyone really who searches my name. It’s so scary documenting your life but it’s a way to grow and have no regrets when you get older. You’ll have memories you can easily search and have all in one place rather than looking through old phones, etc. Having them being lost documents in the future

[@JasonZhao]

That’s what I think of as well, so many pictures taken that I’ll never look at again. But putting it together as a short film makes it more meaningful and more likely that I’ll rewatch in the future

[@ikhanisack]

Frrr❤

[@Zusakhe.]

Such a wholesome way of looking at it ♥

[@Moondustsmellsfunny]

Exactly! I started viewing online spaces as archives in a sense.

[@glosh8939]

You have a memory use it or lose it shits a muscle

[@loveroseee]

I just started my KZbin channel to document my life-sharing travel and concert vlogs. Every time I hit the record button, edit the videos, and watch them on KZbin, I feel even more grateful and appreciative of my life. I get so excited to experience new things and watch them over and over again, lol. I'm not yet at the point of having a community with the same interests, but I'm really excited for that part as well! :))

[@JasonZhao]

just be yourself and your people will find you

[@nomadnatasha]

such a coincidence that this video popped up on my front page. i was just talking with my therapist today how lost i was and my interest in pursuing vlogging, just as a new way to document my memories. i'm a wedding photographer and starting taking photos for fun and it turned into my full time career 3 years ago. I'm so used to being behind the camera but also want to remember more of the person who created so many memories for others. thank you for inspiring me and others to start!

[@Questtaylor]

This was the inspiration I needed to see today. I have been contemplating getting back into vlogging and creating videos for the past 6 months since my partner I was creating everything with and I broke up. Truly miss the creative aspect in my daily life, the community we built, and the appreciative comments when people got something out of the videos. Thank you.

[@TonyBeingTony]

The part on using it as a time to reflect on your day and life to find gratitude is what resonates most with me. I literally go "wow, my day was awesome!". Sometimes you need to see that evidence on how great your life is.

[@igneroku]

Hey man, I am totally with you on this. The thing i regretted the most was not documenting or even taking photos of anything because back then I told myself that I should be enjoying the moments instead of taking photos/videos but now I have nothing to look back for, it breaks my heart but yeah I am starting to document and vlog my life but it is definitely not easy since I have been growing up not doing it. I am 31yo now best of luck to you!

[@JasonZhao]

Yea it’s all about balance, filming life and also living it!

[@glosh8939]

What happened to your memory lol?

[@igneroku]

@glosh8939 do you remember every bits of it? If yes congrats man 🎉 unfortunately I don’t have a good memory

[@glosh8939]

@@igneroku Use it or lose it, shits a muscle

[@abcsofheart]

Love this! Thank you for sharing, I also think documenting your life/recording yourself will be such beautiful memories to have for yourself & loved ones to look back on. It's a beautiful gift/legacy to leave behind.

[@MercXue]

I’m not in my 20’s but I have lived an interesting life and many of my friends have told me more than once to start documenting it. I think I will. Thanks.

[@developingtank]

Agree with everything you're saying. I take creating things way too seriously and rarely vlog, but it is fun and there is value in it. I wish more people would create quality vlogs again so there was more to watch on KZbin.

[@kayisabedra]

Glad to have stumbled upon your video! I just started vlogging and posting here on KZbin a few months ago and the overthinking everything (editing, storytelling, etc.) leads to producing nothing. Your video gives me the inspiration to just shoot and document life :) Thank you for this!

[@allygong]

I haven't watched a vlog in so long but loved this one! you seem like a great person and so genuine

[@jorge-ferreiro]

4:34 couldn't agree more. in 3 weeks, I'm starting a weekly series documenting my entrepreneur journey in SF. This is the exact reason I'm doing it, to connect with like minded people, hire them for my company and back each other. GREAT VIDEO DUDE! If you're ever in SF, hit me up!

[@fidanjaffar]

That is the point! I always waited for the “right time” and I just realized it is not gonna come until I start :) so, to be honest I’ve already started! But, I have to say, you’re really really good! Good job and thank you for the video! 🍀

[@JasonZhao]

theres never going to be a better time than now! glad to see youve started

[@keelyandmax]

love this video, I'm sure you've inspired many people to start creating content. I think it's so important for people to recognise how lucky we are to be able to record our memories and look back on them in the future

[@JasonZhao]

Fr, a camera is such a powerful tool and video is such an impactful medium

[@korpelaenni]

obsessed with your style of editing 🥹

[@kanalitheko]

Saved this video onto my watch later, and I'm glad I did. I view making videos as your very own "time machine" where you can just go back to old videos, and where you were at in life. Good video man!

Love the energy, the style, the thoughtfulness behind every shot. Great video man!

[@softcare3632]

I really didn't want the video to end , the vibe was amazing . Keep Going Jason !!

[@withJapes]

this is dope! started vlogging and I refer to it as my digital diary. I agree it's gonna be so cool looking back at all the memories you make. We live in a world where people document and share there lives in this digital space and it isn't out of the norm to see someone vlogging nowadays. I use to have a fear of putting my tripod up in public and speaking to it. Really enjoyed this video my guy, thanks for sharing!

[@kristencamila]

Definitely relate to this and I love how every video is a new chance to express yourself creatively in different ways ^^

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

Love this dude! And couldn't agree more. I've been vlogging for four years or so and I'm always talking about how great it is to lock in memories but I've never thought about the romanticizing and appreciating life is so true! Also great to see someone else vlogging in Chicago. I feel like there's not many of us Chicago Vloggers! I love vlogging in this city!

[@JasonZhao]

chicago is soooo dope, i love having the memories to look back on as well!

[@CoreyWagnerChicago]

@@JasonZhao it's the best!

[@helenzhang007]

“Build the community and like-minded people. ” That's what I have been struggling to do but dont know how. Thank god to let me see your video. Thanks, Jason❤

[@JasonZhao]

the more you put yourself out there the more it comes back to you! you will find your people

[@helenzhang007]

@@JasonZhao OMG, Jason, thanks you for your encouragement!

[@tvthegreek]

Agree with you a 100% with everything you said in this video. I've been incorporating my film photography in the mix too. Love being a creative. Love seeing you do your thing bro

[@acrosswithadam]

I'm just trying to start vlogging on my channel, it's quite hard for me because talking to the camera stresses me out and I feel like everyone looks at me strangely when I'm recording, but I won't give up and I'll keep doing it until I finally feel natural in front of the camera. Thank you for the motivation, great video and GREETINGS TO ALL VLOGGERS📸

[@themichaelheredia_PTCG]

Really digging the content! This made me miss/regret that I stopped creating content. I 100% agree with you on the idea of capturing every day life. Stoked to now follow along with your journey!

[@dontran951]

This was my calling to start my own channel and vlog. Appreciate you voicing this! Wishing you all the best.

[@raulgolfs]

Documenting your journey around something you’re passionate about can be one of the most rewarding experiences. Vlogs are a powerful way to share the story you want to tell and to connect with others who share your interests. Putting yourself out there can feel challenging, but it’s also one of the most courageous steps you can take. Embrace it, you never know who you’ll inspire along the way!

[@pigeongrl]

you’re telling me you were walking alone at night with HEADPHONES ON AND RECORDING AND WERE SO CHILL?!!!!! Men really do live different lives 🥲

[@dawvdl5986]

To be fair being on the phone is good way to let other people know that there is someone that knows what’s going on

[@leo16seanow7]

Also we do live different lives. We are different creatures. We are not the same as you on many levels but that doesn't make our lives better. you just don't know about us 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@JhefsVideoDiaries]

ngl I've been feeling this for the past couple years, finally started my video diaries taken from my Mom's old camera. Totally agree with about saving and filming the memories and not caring about fame + popularity. A very good way to reflect and document our teeny little lives.

[@andreaminchio]

I hope this doesn’t come across as rude, but what really stood out to me is that your video doesn’t showcase an extraordinary or extravagant life-it’s about normal, day-to-day experiences. And yet, I found myself completely engaged because of the message you conveyed, which kept me watching until the end. By the way, the video is beautifully edited in such a simple yet effective way-well done! As a blogger in Italy, I often wonder, *“Should I vlog about this part of my life?”* Maybe it’s just a common doubt for someone starting out, even though I’ve already made over 300 videos. Watching your content made me realize that the most important thing isn’t the complexity of the visuals or the story, but the message and the questions it raises for the viewer. Thank you so much for this inspiring video-I absolutely loved it!

[@nessvu]

hey man! i love ur perspective on this. i've always journaled in order to reflect on my days, but using a vlog medium can be another way. love how u said that you spend 10 hours editing your day after and thats your way of reflecting, i want to implement this now too! thanks for the inspiration

[@vanessalewis1449]

Thank you for sharing! I agree we should document our lives and it does give us an opportunity to network with new communities. Keep up the great work! I really enjoyed the song selection.

[@Bmekween]

I love your vlogging style and quality! I would also love to see more of your vlogs with a stabilizer of some sort (like a gimbal or gimbal dupe from amazon). Looking forward to seeing more of your content!

[@LearnValkey]

You are an inspiration, man. You’ve came a long way.

[@creatorsbootstrapping]

🌟 Your life is a story-each moment a chapter. By vlogging, you’re not just documenting events; you’re uncovering deeper truths about your journey. Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." Start sharing, and inspire others while discovering your true self! 📹✨ #LiveFully

[@tifamai]

Really enjoyed watching this video! Even if your videos aren't public, it's so nice to have content to watch back on and see how much you've grown as a person :)

[@WilliamNot]

Shoutout to KZbin! I really like this creator, thank you for showing up on my feed! Very aesthetic and the editing is fantastic

[@Sadia_AustralianJourneys]

I love to appreciate underrated creators, I am so glad youtube recommended you to me.

[@JasonZhao]

welcome welcome

[@aitana_berjon]

the quality is unbelievable! the job behind is amazing :)

[@robinouseph6097]

Keep going brother. Everyone is doing good and glad to be here at this time. Super grateful!!

[@nadiabedash]

the timing is just incredible🥹 great video too💛

[@JasonZhao]

appreciate it!

[@BreakDaddy]

yeah, reflection of life ,record that moment inspire us ...

[@PaulHan23]

Can anyone recommend me more underrated creators like him?

[@joelwilliam7295]

Andrewpaul1, fernweh chronicles gawx 2 would be my underrated creators

[@ShlokaShettyofficial]

Me 🥰 just starting out. 107 subscribers. Super grateful

[@nanaakuaafriyie1]

I’m an underrated creator 😂😂😂too

[@vinguyen1202]

I have a new KZbin channel about nyc lifestyle and drawing if you are interested! ☺️ it is @littleoldvi

[@LiamMcTV]

Thanks for the video! I loved how you mentioned it's like a daily journal reflection; that's how I feel. I just started a vlogging channel myself. Wish me luck!

[@JasonZhao]

good luck!

[@heathergosse]

Love finding new SMALL creators! Great video Jason!! I def subscribed :)

[@JasonZhao]

Welcome!

[@ruben_writes]

Brother, I just want to say a big thank you... I needed this video. Thank you. Wishing you success

[@lifeatazoom]

Thank you for this. I'm also an Engineering student just starting out on KZbin and this is giving me hope .

[@JasonZhao]

nice man, good to see stem people involved on youtube

[@lazarkap]

I totally agree with the point you are making, the exact motivation behind why I started. Love your style btw 🫨

[@williamsudhana]

Keep doing what you are doing bro.. You are building a bright future of "Networking" bridge for your future life..

[@flipnwhipz]

shoutout to the algorithm knowing I needed more inspo to start vlogging. I like how you treat the daily vlog like a journal. subscribed

[@TalentboyVlog]

Thanks for this bro and tbvh this is why I’m starting my account as well bro it’s not about followers and become famous but it’s okay to make memories and the progression about our lives🥺🙌

[@jonasvonheute]

He said every post could blow up. And he did with this. Love it:) Left a sub❤️

[@JasonZhao]

haha you rly never know

[@JasperMeurs]

Great video! I’m glad it got recommended to me! I couldn’t agree more, vlogging is totally worth. Even if it’s just to be able to look back at videos from your life like 10 years ago. So fun!

[@JasonZhao]

Absolutely

[@Sèna-lsn]

Couldn’t agree more. Btw bro your cinematography is class.

[@FêNanda21]

really cool seeing that video and reflecting about this in a different way. keep going man!

[@ManilynMusic]

Been thinking about doing the same... Thanks for sharing this---it's a good PUSH many of us need.

[@JasonZhao]

here to inspire

[@jandjtunein]

We love this.. Also for the memoriessss! We love looking back at the videos and reliving the moment.

[@Youknowthebo]

Found your channel a couple of days ago. Really like this video and the idea of vlogging your life. I am a review channel, but I try to incorporate more vlogstyle in my videos. But I do like your idea of documenting your life and I might do more of documentation in the future. Thanks for this video. Keep up the great work

[@stephenvvu]

loved this vlog. there's no better reason to document your life, but to romanticize it and make it special. really enjoyed this, jason! also this videography/camera footage is so pretty!

[@kaye.]

Preach 🙏

[@keepthefaith2950]

random video on my youtube reccomended, i'm pleasantly surprised! I like your video style and the grading you've done to it. I think what you're talking about is super important, nice point of view of vlogging/ start a youtube channel. ☺

[@Iamchisanga]

You have actually motivated me to pick up the camera. Thank you so much! And keep going 🎉

[@d.tarroza]

Just came across your channel, and I love your editing style! And similarly, the exact reason why I want to start my own KZbin channel. Keep going bro!

[@JasonZhao]

Cheers man, never a better time to start creating!

[@Lmaofort]

tbh i have been thinking of starting a channel about just everything for a while now and u just gave me more inspiration. Thank u Jason

[@JasonZhao]

just start, figure it out later

[@TrestonLaurenco]

You’ve got charisma with the camera bro. You’re a natural and I’m very impressed with your content. New Subscriber here 👌

[@JasonZhao]

That’s crazy because sometimes I still feel so awkward when filming!

[@ShlokaShettyofficial]

Learning so much with this style of editing

[@electriquenikki]

I love this, we become living documentaries!!!!! Thank you for sharing. Also ur cinematic edit style is exquisite 👌🏽

[@Themarkmendoza]

this was awesome bro. Inspiring me to record more. Love this 🔥

[@Infinite_suite]

Thanks for sharing, hoping I build up the confidence to start documenting soon. Your song selections are on point bro!! Just subscribed

[@topham3870]

young boy full of wonderful mindsets

[@fearnohumanYT]

Saw the intro and immediately subscribed idk why. Good vid!

[@JasonZhao]

Love that

[@ozgedalebroux]

Omg! Same 😂

[@weeklycreep]

Just stumbled upon this thanks to the KZbin gods. Loved it! You're right about the community thing though dude, I'm currently trying to do something similar here in Houston. Hopefully we can bring people together and make their lives a bit more full...

[@freddyfang]

Good stuff Jason man, totally with you on how youtube is changing our lives! Tapped in bro!

[@zubairso]

Totally agree with you. Even though my vlogs are nothing close to what you're making, I still find the idea of going back and looking at my life from a couple of years ago fascinating given how much lucky I am to live such a life. Thank you for sharing this amazing message and looking forward to a meet up in London soon. 🙂

[@JasonZhao]

For sure, the idea of having all this footage to look back on is unreal! I still have footage from when I started highschool!

[@Brittanyvy]

Thank you this is what I needed I have so many videos + cameras and this motivated to pick up the camera start my vlogging journey

[@PinkPensieve]

Gotta say, this gave me a bit of a nudge to continue working on my channel! I'm not very consistent on posting, but what you said here makes sense! Thank you! 🤗✨️

[@Fatou.B]

I get this so much I just started consistently uploading after so many years just overthinking I love to show my life even if it’s just for future me to look back at my life and how I was feeling in those moments :))

[@jason.j.reyess]

Awesome video bro ! Thanks for the reminder to keep picking up the camera

[@MakMak_ESC]

This inspired me to start vlogging again. My 20 year old self 13 years ago would appreciate it.

[@94944terai]

I just got accepted to my company and will be moving in a couple of days. From this, I am thinking of vlogging with my smartphone! Day in the life videos look so interesting to me, and this video just gave me the push I needed! Thank you!!!😆

[@BeepBoopBop73]

Your voice is very soothing that probably sounds weird but you just sound nice to listen to

[@JasonZhao]

Asmr second channel 🔜

[@BeepBoopBop73]

@@JasonZhao cool!!! You’re awesome sauce

[@siringf]

Just discovered your channel and honestly loved it

[@anietiedeborh_]

Subscribeddddd I love your choice of music and your editing style

[@dankujcreations]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing your experience so far. 🔥music selection. I like what you said about "not feeling special" in a good way.

[@weeklycreep]

Also love the film burn transitions you use

[@LaDobleA0621]

I started a vlog channel at the beginning of August & I love it so much; especially the editing

[@kadeeeartiaga]

I stopped uploading videos, taking a break for a while, but I think u just inspired me to do it again

[@Zusakhe.]

Same, this gave me a perspective shift

[@corysechrest]

Just realized that we live in/nearby the same neighborhood! Totally recognized that Chipotle and Jewel. Keep up the great work! 🎉

[@almost.phamous9505]

new to your channel and happy I found you. keep the good Vibes/videos coming!

[@DanielleRyanMusic]

This is awesome!

[@TradeifyTrading]

first time watcher here. I live downtown chicago in the Loop so it was cool watching someone else's POV of Chicago

[@otibubzy]

This was definitely inspiring ...the years of experience shows💯❤❤

[@JasonZhao]

appreciate it man

[@JackyLi]

Love the real talk with the vlogs jason!

[@JasonZhao]

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[@TheBacanis]

More power to you Jason Zhao!🫶🏻

[@nadiasmemoir]

My struggle is that I literally do nothing in my daily life, everyday is the same, so I don't know how to create interesting content😭 Also, English isn't my first language, so it's pretty nerve wrecking to step over the fear of speaking out loud and making mistakes lol

[@amakhamthembu6872]

Do not think about it too much, just vlog your “boring” life… this is also advice for myself 😅

[@nadiasmemoir]

@@amakhamthembu6872 😭😭

[@JasonZhao]

Was just going to say that, just vlog your boring life others might not think it’s as boring as you do

[@glosh8939]

Follow your intuition for a little I'm sure it won't stay boring for long useless you aren't creavitive enough yet.

[@LightsOnLeah]

As someone who just graduated a few months ago with an engineering degree and also does KZbin and vlogs I resonate so much

[@JasonZhao]

haha similar paths

[@royviolo]

this is fire i absolutely love these kind of videos 💪

[@amir-razzak]

you know what? this give me motivation to just do it first and think later. thanks!

[@JasonZhao]

That’s the mindset