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About Dave Lee

Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 68 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.

Comments

  1. Mike says

    Hey, Dave - very cool that you decided to dip your toes into the vlogging world. I've been thinking of doing it myself but I'll admit to being a bit intimidated. Kudos to you for putting yourself out there.

    Any idea what topics you plan on vlogging about in the future?

    • Dave says

      Mike - I have no clue. I'd like to pretend the clip I posted was my first, however it was actually my 7th take. I quickly learned how many factors you have to keep in mind if you want the video to be watchable...

      - background lighting
      - how far away you hold the camera
      - speaking loud enough
      - speaking clearly enough
      - speaking at a good rate (not too fast, not too slow)
      - being animated and aware of your body language

      I have to admit it's really cool though! I'll definitely take a video of my Absinthe shot (so be sure to fill out the survey to the left!), otherwise you'll just have to wait and see. :cool:

      • Mike says

        I shot one video for another site of mine where I had to speak "off the cuff" for about 5 minutes straight. I think it took me about 20 takes. It's a lot harder than I initially thought to not look like an idiot =)

  2. Mike says

    Hey, Dave - very cool that you decided to dip your toes into the vlogging world. I've been thinking of doing it myself but I'll admit to being a bit intimidated. Kudos to you for putting yourself out there.

    Any idea what topics you plan on vlogging about in the future?

    • Dave says

      Mike - I have no clue. I'd like to pretend the clip I posted was my first, however it was actually my 7th take. I quickly learned how many factors you have to keep in mind if you want the video to be watchable...

      - background lighting
      - how far away you hold the camera
      - speaking loud enough
      - speaking clearly enough
      - speaking at a good rate (not too fast, not too slow)
      - being animated and aware of your body language

      I have to admit it's really cool though! I'll definitely take a video of my Absinthe shot (so be sure to fill out the survey to the left!), otherwise you'll just have to wait and see. :cool:

      • Mike says

        I shot one video for another site of mine where I had to speak "off the cuff" for about 5 minutes straight. I think it took me about 20 takes. It's a lot harder than I initially thought to not look like an idiot =)

  3. Stacy says

    Hi Dave, I like the video. I also like the writing, so I recommend a mix of the two!

  4. Stacy says

    Hi Dave, I like the video. I also like the writing, so I recommend a mix of the two!

  5. crambox says

    I'm with stacy both would rock!!!

    • Dave says

      Sounds like a good balance, I shall be happy to oblige! :grin:

  6. crambox says

    I'm with stacy both would rock!!!

    • Dave says

      Sounds like a good balance, I shall be happy to oblige! :grin:

  7. Cassie says

    Oh I love it!

    Its so intersting to hear someone speak whose writing you enjoy. Good job! Now I feel like I know you a little better.

    • Dave says

      Thanks Cassie - that was my goal!

  8. Cassie says

    Oh I love it!

    Its so intersting to hear someone speak whose writing you enjoy. Good job! Now I feel like I know you a little better.

    • Dave says

      Thanks Cassie - that was my goal!

  9. Rob Meyer says

    Dave,

    I like the video, stick with it! As you may have noticed, I have been trying to include a little bit of video in my blog, and I have to say that it is a lot more work than I thought! I am impressed you did your first one in only 7 takes, it took me around 30, and to be honest the lighting still looked like crap.

    Oh well, live and learn I guess, good luck with the video, it would definitely be a cool thing to take with you on the road!

    • Dave says

      Rob -

      Nice job with the drying fruit video. I never thought of DIY snack making with fruit, however it makes plenty of sense if you're trying to save money on food.

  10. Rob Meyer says

    Dave,

    I like the video, stick with it! As you may have noticed, I have been trying to include a little bit of video in my blog, and I have to say that it is a lot more work than I thought! I am impressed you did your first one in only 7 takes, it took me around 30, and to be honest the lighting still looked like crap.

    Oh well, live and learn I guess, good luck with the video, it would definitely be a cool thing to take with you on the road!

    • Dave says

      Rob -

      Nice job with the drying fruit video. I never thought of DIY snack making with fruit, however it makes plenty of sense if you're trying to save money on food.

  11. Heimarbeit Seriös says

    Don´t want to hijack this discussion, but I have to post this quick: please donate for Indonesia! The situation is really terrible! They need our help now! I also just donated! Every Cent helps! Please also remind your friends and family!