#1 - Personal Video Habits

 Personal Video Habits

Media is something we consume everyday in our lives, video is a huge part of this and is something I personally encounter everyday in one form or another. Video is an important medium because it allows something for an audience to see with their own eyes. Video can also be used in many different ways besides just social media.

My personal video habits are pretty straightforward, I use social media a lot and frequently see videos on there, I typically use Instagram, TikTok, and other apps like X. I also watch a lot of YouTube, usually during free time, as background noise, or while I eat. I will usually watch videos from channels that I've been watching for years, one of them being the channel Drumeo. TikTok and YouTube are worth highlighting since they revolve around only video, but it is just as common on Instagram. Besides social media I will watch movies or TV shows with friends in my dorm or as background noise, for this I usually use Netflix, Amazon Prime, or YouTube TV. 

There are ways I use video that I think may be different. I’ve played guitar for a few years, and I’ve found recording myself is a good way to see where I can improve and get better. When I was first starting to learn I also watched videos on YouTube to learn some of the basics, so video was crucial in helping me learn a skill that has brought me a lot of enjoyment. Video of my playing has also allowed me to play for people and small venues in my hometown, which wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. 

(Video of Guitar I use to help my playing - with music included)

Among helping my guitar skills, I also have video editing as a hobby. I love film and editing and last semester I was able to take a class in the fundamentals of cinema, which was a class I really enjoyed. It was interesting to see how much goes into the making of a film and we even got to make our own short films, which was a frustrating but very fun and unique experience. My long experience with editing goes back to high school where I did video editing for my gym’s social media, so this paired with the film class and my musical help gave me a better appreciation for video and some unique personal video habits.

(Short Horror Film I made for my film class)

Video is a large part of the media we consume in our everyday lives, and our personal video habits reflect that. Video is a unique medium as it can tell a story visually, but it is not all entertainment and social media. Video can also be used as a tool to help you get better at a skill or hobby. Either way, video is a very important part of our lives and in the media.