Jim Chapman and friends: How to grow an audience
Between them they've amassed millions of subscribers across the globe and each made a career out of filming their lives. Jim Chapman, Helen Anderson, The Lean Machines and Ian Haste of Haste's Kitchen told us how they went from filming in their bedrooms to growing an international audience.
So how do you know where to start?
And how do you keep coming up with video ideas?
How do you get people to notice your stuff?
Does the equipment matter?
Should money be a motivation?
Take the time to engage with people
And find friends within the vlogging world
Be aware that you can't please everyone...
But above all, just give it a go!
All the BEST Bits from The Academy in Hull
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Fancy a career like Craig David’s?
Craig and his manager Colin share their tips for aspiring musicians.
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Get Paid For Your Social Media Skills
Turn your posts into pounds with advice from some of the biggest profiles in the world
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Can I Really Get A Job At Radio 1 & 1Xtra?
The answer is YES - just ask our interns!
Advice and Inspiration
Fill Your Brain With Digital Media
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How to make your posts pay
Tips from the social media gurus behind huge accounts like Coldplay, Glastonbury and Innocent on how to make properly professional posts
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Where To Start In Digital Media
Enter the ever-evolving world of the web...
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What's the secret to making great 360° videos?
Virtual reality is becoming more and more popular, so how do you make your videos stand out?
Radio 1's Big Weekend 2017
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Full Line Up
It's about to get hot in Hull!
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WATCH: Meet the Line Up
See some classic Radio 1 performances from Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, Biffy, Royal Blood and more.
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LISTEN: R1BW 2017 Playlist
Treat your ears to the sounds of this year's line-up
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Big Weekend 2017: Event Info
You got the tickets. Now get the lowdown about our huge weekend of live music.
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Six Things to Do If You Didn't Get A Ticket
If you didn't get a ticket, fear not. You can have in on the action too.
