How To Vlog and Be a Better Storyteller

[@JevenDovey]

Learn how to make better videos with story and grow an audience to watch them: geni.us/CreatorFilmSchool

[@AlysiasArtStudio]

The craziest thing about this video is that I started watching it a while ago and was pulled away from it and “lost” it!!! It just popped up and I’m finally able to watch it in its entirety!!! But a WILD realization is that the last time I started I was driving a Ford Taurus and NOW I’m driving a Jeep Gladiator as well 🤣🤣🤣 OMG! I never paid attention to that before I had one (never thought I’d have one but it found me lolol)!!!

[@TareckRahmanb95]

Thanks

[@truettbloxsom8484]

Great video Jeven! Here is a quick recap of what he says: -Tell more stories, its about practice -Engaging the audience -There needs to be context -Build a structure 1. Set the scene 2. What is the challenge/goal? 3. Road blocks? 4. What happens? -A resolution 5. Consequences/payoffs -How did this change me or others? -How did it make me/others feel? -Watch more stories not just tutorials -How did the story teller implement the above bullet points? -Were there parts lacking? -Become a visual storyteller -Become a storyteller with the way that you shoot -Use different techniques: wide shots, closeups, mediums etc. -What is your videos goal? -What are some challenges that make it harder to achieve that goal?

[@azrainalaman]

Thank you for summarised 😍🥰

[@VintagePeach]

Thank you!!!

[@theumr_]

Literealy i'm also writing that steps on my notepad. but you helped me alot.

[@RituSaketVerma5]

Thank you so much @truett bloxsom this was very helpful

[@samrunsads]

Thank you for this

[@JuliaWezio]

This is probably one of the best storytelling videos on youtube, not gonna lie

[@Single_BB]

Hello

[@doctordeepaksen]

Good job.

[@JuliaWezio]

@@RivuSouravBanerjeeVideoEditor couldn't agree more! I was taking notes the whole time

[@BasitCh]

I have to agree with you.

[@officialyoungvibe5233]

😂👌🏽

[@cash3plcorp_ops104]

When people say I'm a KZbin graduate these are the videos they talk about! Thank you!

[@WelaSA]

There aren't enough videos giving storytelling advice. Everyone wants better gear, editing software, lighting, audio... but with no storytelling. Love this.

[@ShayneMostyn]

I have a tutorial based channel with about 25k subs. I was thinking this morning, I need to bring a little more story to my videos. Then BAM, you release this. Thanks mate. I learn a lot from you.

[@shoop4040]

OH! MY GOODNESS. I so love your studio set up with the large screen the clean office space. I'm in my 50's I only do videos and post on youtube for family memories. With my kid's school junk in my office and my wife being a science and math teacher her snake and bearded Dragon and stuff all over my office. I sometimes just can't focus on the video and content and story. So every time I see your studio set up I am in a trance just watching the things around you and how much space and how awesome it is. Oh yea, I forgot I love your content that's the real reason I watch. Thank you for all the tens of thousands of hours you have dedicated to your editing and content. yes, I am a subscriber and have been for several years.

[@AJourneyFromNothing]

Definitely learning this myself lately. The last few years I ignored telling people stories because I thought either they didn’t care, or that it was egotistical for me to do so, that maybe silence was always better. Who wants to listen to me? But now, I’m seeing that when you tell stories, you’re giving to the world. You’re enriching others. It builds trust, connection, and sometimes makes time dissolve, bringing us to the present in an creative and imaginative way. And people love that.

[@foodlover195_]

I keep coming back to this video again and again because I just haven't found anyone explain / demonstrate it better. Thank You!

[@theamericantravelguy]

BACK AGAIN TO THE DRAWING BOARD! I always remind myself to come back and get a Jeven Refresh!! Thanks for all the time youve put in.

[@MarcusTDM]

Story telling is what I’m trying to get better at. I love the way Casey and Van Neistat tell stories in their vids. Also one of the best storytellers is Kombi Life. I love how they switch between storytelling and traditional vlogging. Great video Jeven.

[@authenticarkansas]

This is well timed gold. I was just sitting and thinking of what the best way to deliberately practice visual storytelling, and BAM. There’s my notification bell.

[@davidepola343]

Best storytelling video on YT!

[@MLPowerSpray]

I watched his 1 hour breakdown of vlog storytelling last week and this came out this week! So awesome can't wait to implement this with my other channel.

[@UnveilingMaya]

This is by far the best to explain what storytelling actually means. I was listening to the entire video very attentively. Thank you Jeven

[@blackphoenixproductionscom1230]

I have to say, hands down the best help. Finding a creator like yourself, taking the time and explaining how to make our storytelling better, step by step and along with these guides.. Just rocks

[@Theridingexplorer]

I am watching videos for DAYS. considering to start a channel or not. This is by bar the best “tip/help” i’ve found so far. ❤

[@TeachingMonk]

If anyone wants ONE video about story telling, just ONE, then this is the video. Thanks man!

[@Droneswayup]

I've been needing a video like this. Because that's what vlogs are short stories. And I definitely need to get better at telling the story. Thank you

[@2011troya]

You Sir are an amazing teacher with a natural gift. Highly inspiring as well, constantly underscoring that the only thing separating the greats from the beginners is the work… thank you Sincerely

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks for the video on the core component of video production. It was a perfectly timed refresher because this morning I literally just started outlining the story for a documentary about our first 7 month 19,000 mile road trip around the continent.

[@sempopo]

This is the one of the best instructions i received from youtube among few.

[@BlakeGM]

Storytelling is just a great overall life skill. It benefits you in nearly every situation

[@pwaveqrs1]

So awesome to observe that we are watching a tutorial that advises watching less tutorials and why. Brilliant!

[@vernonturner1488]

This has to be one of the best videos yet. I cant wait for more in this series!!

[@chrisodell5631]

This is the kind of video you can watch over and over again. Thank you!

[@KanishkGupta]

Thanks for covering the most important and the least talked about aspect of filmmaking 👏🏼

[@MrRKvlogs]

Hello Bro , I am from India 🇮🇳

[@OneLifeTwoLive]

You are truly an amazing tutor Jeven - I continue to learn most joyfully and enthusiastically with each video you put out - most educational, inspirational, thoughtfully presented and structured. Thank you 🙏

[@Its_harry_b]

I'm writing a book right now and was struggling to piece it together. This has been game changing. Thank you so much sharing your knowledge. I'm so much more motivated to continue writing and can approach it with more energy. Thank you!

[@ThisOldSpartan]

And just like that, I'm interested in your hiking story!

[@STUDIO-ew8dz]

I think you made a point. I'm going to watch more good stories to get inspired and learn tricks and tips I can use on my channel.

[@sagarkunwar3976]

Absolutely ❤

[@usmanaryan]

I have made 300 videos but i think i was lacking in this part. I always learn from you Jeven D ,,, live long

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

These tips were great. I follow way too many lazy youtubers with no stories who walk around aimlessly. Feeling inspired after watching this! 👌

[@Larsschipper93]

Same. I find it hard to come up with ideas though. But you have to just start a vid I guess, ideas/stories will usually follow

[@WaysideWade]

You must be talking about the walking and driving channels...🎭

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

@@WaysideWade hmmm, no more the youtuber who just picked up there camera and walk around with no actual story. I’ve found myself guilty many times but now know to never do it again 😅

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

@@WaysideWade hmmm, no more the youtuber who just picked up there camera and walk around with no actual story. I’ve found myself guilty many times but now know to never do it again 😅

[@WaysideWade]

@@FinnDelMundoTravel I wish the playing field was level is all. It's challenging to keep the drive and focus. 🤖🗿🍻

[@chasingsmilesphotography-b2434]

This is the best storytelling video I’ve watched. Consume more storytelling video and less tutorials was great advice that I’m certainly going to start following. Thank you for all the time you take sharing not just the settings of various tools but the main reason we have them! To tell a story.

[@daoudnawaz]

My channels been stuck for the past 3 months. I feel as though THIS is the video I needed 🙏🏼 I’ve been watching storytelling videos. This was ace. Thank you bud 🙏🏼♥️

[@koveanthanpon]

Great tips! This entire storytelling series is my absolute favourite content from the channel! Can’t wait for more 🙂

[@ramtinnazeryan]

been subscribing for a year to your channel and honestly this video is Golden. As a university lecturer and a youtuber, I learn a lot. thanks. I start practicing my story telling on my students :)

[@DoloresLowe]

I see what you did here... You made a story about telling stories. Very crafty!! To echo everyone else, this is a great instructional video, and I believe it's because of that story you weave into it. Masterful! Thank you

[@TheMostImportantStep]

These tips are gold! Leaving in a few weeks to hike across the US and have been trying to think about how I want to vlog my trip. Been watching a lot of great hiking vlogs, but these tips are incredibly helpful to take things to the next step! Thanks!

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

This is an amazing video about storytelling! One point though - I've worked on set for 30 years, never once have I wrapped early enough to get outside and see a sunset... sunrise the next day, but never a sunset. I must be working on the wrong sets.

[@christophereric1407]

I was an English major. The idea of 'the quest' is imbedded in western literature. I'll make sure to use your excellent ideas to make little five to seven minute quest videos of my adventures. Thanks for a very helpful post. C

[@desertqwest]

This is exactly what I needed to give my content more direction and focus. I've always had an idea what my videos lacked, but wasn't really sure how or what could give them more clarity. Thank you, Jeven.

[@Weslleylsm]

Im Brazilian and I wish we could have more contents like yours in Portuguese for those whom don’t understand English. After following you and your advised I have accomplished my first nice video of me cycling on a mountain trail and revealing a castle at the end. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@nguyenthyvan]

I clicked on this video amidst many KZbin suggestions, and I have to thank for that. Very clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@nellie2m]

This is basically everything i learned in english literature classes in college. Setup, conflict, obstacles, climax and resolution.

[@GrowWithWill]

Love the example of Mr. Beast. Another great thing he does is increase the stakes of the video as you get further into it so you are more and more invested by the end.

[@FrancisOkpala33]

This is the best storytelling video I v seen. I have watched this video like 5 times, took notes, and now getting ready to take action. Thanks Dovey

[@chillwithkea]

I’ve recently gotten better with telling stories and my channel started picking up and doing numbers. I’m learning more and more that the story is everything

[@evolvetravel1]

This was the video I needed! so many focus on what to shoot, not how to tell the story. Thx, man!!

[@HispleMedia]

I'm just 3minutes into the video and it's exactly what I hv been looking for all day...

[@peterfritzphoto]

Jeven - your content is SOOO helpful! Man, I really needed this! Took notes. Will be far more deliberate about my process - starting today. Thanks, mate.

[@AlleghenyHomestead]

This is the best storytelling video I've come across. Very easy to understand and start implementing. Thank you!

[@NotBadParents]

I’m trying to tell stories about my life that I’ll want to watch later. Like when I’m super old and wanting to relive moments. Remember what it was like hanging with my kids, or drinking a beer in my porch. Whatever is going on that day!!! Awesome tips, thanks man!!!!

[@ExDud]

Dude this will help me so much! I’m currently on a trip with my new DJI mini 2 and your videos have helped a lot!

[@Raphy_Raph]

As a new vlogger i’m so glad i found this video, thanks Jeven!

[@kurtcameron7562]

I wanted to drop a quick comment in regards to seeing stories vs. turtorials. I find this to be so true in regards to music production. You can watch all the tutorials on how to mix and master a song, but if you don't combine that with actually listening to music, you're missing the most important aspect of creating music, which is experience. Again, thank you for this video, you're dropping so many pearls of wisdon.

[@KevinLe]

Best storytelling breakdown i've seen. It's a permanently saved video for me! Thank you!

[@miomirdjurovic]

Thank you very much for breaking these steps! Cheers!

[@Yasserwarak]

I do not believe that you posted this video for free I don't think that I can get these infos from getting an entire course in storytelling thank you!

[@Marshallmccrawpranks]

This is going to help us all so much, thank you!

[@stratdad3539]

Looks like it did lol

[@bluegrasspointofview5191]

My Dad's side family speaks the language of the first example, and my Mom's family speaks the second. Thanks for helping me realize this!

[@DamianDemasi]

The best video about storytelling I’ve seen. Thanks you for this video!

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Thanks again Jeven brilliant reminder -I thought I learnt some of this but have have drifted away from it, I'm going to work on this again and become a much better storyteller.

[@dreweekly7135]

Love how you explain how to story tell. Your videos always get me hooked!

[@johnclay7644]

5 good tips Useful insight about vlogging

[@TheOldMinner]

I am a true fan. I learn something each and every time I watch.

[@Plymouthmusicschool]

The best video I’ve seen so far explaining this. Thank you very much.

[@davidfase7095]

I have always admired a story teller. The craft is very old. But very important.

[@JevenDovey]

Have you seen my newest video. All about story while telling a story kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnrdmpmMlsSLrpY

[@soiceydave]

I actually knew this was gonna be one of the best story telling videos

[@lebomohlala8846]

This was so helpful. I really appreciate it. Side note: this is even awesome from a healing perspective. After reading so many self help books, this video gave me an aha moment about just how one can create challenges and roadblocks from nowhere about themselves and if they belief the story enough it sticks and become real sometimes. Oh my goodness, I don't have to believe the story. Just enjoy the experience and then let it go. I do love the technique to story telling. I'm now interested in telling better stories.

[@huyked]

Would you mind giving an example of the "aha moment" and "how one can create challenges and roadblocks from nowhere about themselves" to benefit from this? Do you mean like creating a positive character trait you don't have, but would like to have?

[@lzakje]

This was truly fantastic! Theory, analysis, examples, actionable steps. Thank you very much!

[@GnarlyBearMTB]

Thanks so much for this video! As an aspiring content creator for mountain biking, I need to improve my ability to tell stories because no one wants to watch 20 mins of raw gopro footage lol. This vid and your hiking example was an awesome demonstration of telling a story. This definitely deserves a like :)

[@PaulHackettAdventureTravels]

86% not subscribed!! I can't believe it. Yours is the one channel I look forward to watching, what I feel will be a genuine story. I do have better figures though with 93.8% not subbed, but I am new and only have 50 subscribers anyway. Starting to grow my Adventure Travel channel (and also with a Jeep) down here in Australia, it's pretty hard to get people to tap that sub button, almost like it costs them money to do it!

[@iloveoki]

could not sleep last night. realized made the lamest vlog yesterday. now uping my game with your help!!! Thanks man!

[@iamweronika]

I am now educating myself about story telling. Your video immensly helped me understand how to create better videos. My goal is to help others improve their lifes, and I hope this will help me blow up my channel one day. THANK YOU ❤️

[@AdventuresWithAlex]

Incredibly helpful video! I think i'll come back here to keep referencing to improve my story telling in my videos. Thank you!

[@GroUp512]

Such an important reminder to add challenge and conflict to your story, will you achieve your goal.

[@DerekDeMoro]

Love it! Thanks Jevon

[@tunnel.vision.x]

I'm here after posting my 3rd video as this is an area I realised I'm struggling in after rewatching it. This was insanely insightful and has given me so much to think about. Thank you.

[@MoscowSettlers]

Hello! Great video, thank you! I'm an American living in Russia and I want to start a vlog to show people how it is to live here and raise children. I have no idea how to start, but videos like this are so very helpful. 🙏

[@JeremySmithOfNewScotland]

This is the exact type of thing I need to improve. Thanks for this video!

[@alrightanton]

Great video, great advice! I wish I had seen it earlier. I used to have a tendency of trying to make "perfect" stories. Really smooth, quick flow, everything in order, fast dynamic pacing. At that time it felt as something I had to pursue. And then I realised that when I discussed the video with my friends I would actually focus more on the things that happened behind the camera, those roadblock you are talking about. They appeared to be much more significant than all that "idilic and smooth" story telling. So now I try to make a mix of both. Smooth and light storytelling but at the same time not to be afraid to go off the script, break the "fourth wall", give some extra input that may not really fit in the story but still can serve as a really vaulable source of information. This helped a lot to make my stories a little bit more engaging and interesting.

[@delete383]

You are a genius, thank you. I suddenly figured the most important thing for my channel. I'm at 74 subscribers currently. I'll come back and tell you how it goes when I post my next project. May be a few days though, this is going to take some work.

[@TheThinkersBible]

This is a very, very fine summary of effective story structure and some great examples of how to actually implement the ideas. I published my 11th KZbin project a few days ago and plan to use this story structure more in every upcoming video.

[@pinchuanvlogs]

I'm really glad that I found this video! I will do my best to be a great storyteller for my viewers.

[@nilistravelling]

Over the last time I watched a lot of video´s regarding this topic, but this one is different. The structure is amazing and I love that you call us up to actually watching stories instead of endless Tutorials, because that´s what I did. I feel so prepared for my travel vlogs and storytelling now, thank you :)

[@galerasfarm9305]

I'm a newbie youtuber, and this is the most important video to me. Thanks man!

[@StefanEberharter]

Great video! Currently I'm working on a project and got a little confused about how to keep the viewers engaged throughout the video. Your tips help a lot, thanks for all the advice! 🙏

[@jordanbathe8772]

This video changed my life. Thank you so much for creating this video.

[@meetmaxdream]

This video is a god send for me. Been a while since anything truly inspired me or made me feel able to actually tell my story as I need to express it. I’ve hired people and nobody could help because they couldn’t see what I was envisioning and I could not clearly understand how to express it confidently. I was starting to downy myself and feel like I may be wasting my life just dreaming about something I wouldn’t ever be able to capture or make count for anything. It’s been a very isolating life for me, the past year or 2 especially. Would make an amazing movie and that’s why I was so dedicated to documenting it, thus far unsusccessfully. Or I just didn’t know what to do with the things I was capturing. I feel a lot more clear and you have a lifelong subscriber in me. You explain the elements, dynamics, and purpose behind telling a story so clearly. Really puts things into a perspective I feel like I can work through and eventually master. I always knew I went thru a lot for some reason and now with the videos you have generously made available to curious creators like me, I think I’m gonna be able to affectively capture my story and show the proper reverence for the things I have been experiencing. Thanks again. Outstanding channel and this is one of the best examples of why I feel like KZbin has become so dear to my personal development as a human being. If you have any technical courses, I’ll be signing up soon. Great teaching style and I can really benefit from the information because of your approach in how you choose to teach it. Thanks for sharing this crash course on exactly what I have been needing✨🐛💭🌻💫🧩🦋🎟🎭🎬🔮🪄😇🎓

[@dcperkins2000]

Thanks!

[@michaelcoopermedia3643]

Thanks for this lesson! I’m really trying to focus on making my channel about short films about stories. Only problem is I suck at telling stories lol but I want to get better! I think the hardest roadblock is convincing myself others want to hear the story

[@pedro_devargas]

Thanks so much for breaking down the concept for a lot of us who are constantly trying to get these things figured out!

[@BlackLoveBlackTravel]

Amazing. I’m about to binge all your videos. Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you!

[@savvybuilds]

I watched this 3 times and took notes. Thank you!

[@debabratnath2963]

I was lacking at this. Was searching for something like this and stumbled upon your video. It's been super useful as I like more cinematic themes rather than random things this is the perfect way to match the genre❤. Love from India🇮🇳

[@ezelwin1659]

Wow that's great vid thanks for sharing Jevon 😍❤️🙏🏻👍

[@Khenori]

Because of your How to vlog in public video, I became confident every time I vlog in public. thanks so much I learn lots of things from ya.

[@JansleyMusic]

I've been looking to start using storytelling in my videos, and this was mad helpful!

[@LarsWagner]

well underrated video my friend such a good value in it, thanks for sharing your ideas and perspective on that. i think you never know how to tell a story. you are just getting better all the time

[@oatmealcreampie3493]

I have been trying to figure out how to get my new channel up and running and I knew storytelling was what I needed help with the most, (along with being anxious about recording myself outside), so I have been clinging onto each of your storytelling videos. Thank you so much for the work you're putting into this series. It is very much appreciated Jevon. 🙂👏🏽👍🏽