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Do You Have What it Takes to be the ‘Next’ great YouTube Vlogger?
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Vlogging, or video blogging, videos are some of the most popular on YouTube. And rightfully so--they’re one of the few types of videos that literally anyone can create: all you have to do is sit in front of camera, share words of wisdom (okay, wisdom not always required), and upload the video. From
accounts of political struggle in the Middle East
to
fan reactions of newly-released music videos
to
testaments of personal discovery
, the intimate act of vlogging can take many shapes and resonate with audiences around the world.
A few weeks ago,
we asked
YouTube creators what form of content we should tackle as part of our Next Creator program, a development initiative to help promising creators find their voices, improve their skills, and build their audiences. You resoundingly responded with calls for
YouTube Next Vlogger
.
Starting today through April 18, applications will be open for sixteen promising vloggers to take part in three months of intimate educational workshops held on Google+ Hangouts. Each vlogger will receive $5,000 worth of video equipment and more than $10,000 worth of promotion on and off YouTube. Participants will also receive mentoring from industry experts, such as
iJustine
, one of the most successful vloggers and content creators on YouTube!
YouTube creators from Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States are eligible. If previous Next Creator participants are any indication, the Next Vloggers will be an incredibly talented and engaging group. We can’t wait to introduce them to you on April 30, but they need to
apply first
!
Vlog on!
Austin Lau & Bing Chen, Global YouTube Creator Program Managers, recently watched The Dominic Show’s “
Dating Tips: Break Ups
”
Welcoming the next generation of cooking and fitness trainer stars
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thinking of searching YouTube for a cooking recipe this holiday season? Want some videos to help you achieve that New Year’s fitness resolution? You’re in good company. Searches on YouTube for cooking recipes spike around the end of every year, and searches for fitness exercises spike just around the start of the new year.
We have partners who are doing amazing things with food and fitness, and to supercharge their careers,
we created
the
YouTube Next Chef
and the
YouTube Next Trainer
programs. We’d like to introduce you to the first class of partners who’ll be attending a 12-week course via
Google+ Hangouts
and receiving a $15,000 equipment and promotional package, all to help them share their passion for food or fitness on YouTube with you.
YouTube Next Chef
The partners of the YouTube Next Chef class include self-taught chefs, cookbook authors, former restaurant owners and more. Their culinary styles range from making a full meal with just one pot to vegan desserts to gourmet on a budget, and represent five countries around the world. These partners will be taught by the finest folks in culinary arts, including editors from
CHOW.com
, YouTube Partners like
Rob Nixon
, and industry experts like
Lee Allison
.
YouTube Next Trainer
If fitness is your goal, our YouTube Next Trainers are here to help. This international group can teach you exercises using city landscapes, fitness routines made for athletes, safe parkour training exercises, pilates made simple and more. Expect to see these partners get top tier training from our featured mentors
Billy Blanks
, YouTube Partners like
DeStorm
, and industry experts like
Julie DelaBarre
.
Stay tuned for weekly videos
starting Nov 15 for YouTube Next Chef and Nov 23 for YouTube Next Trainer.
Austin Lau, YouTube Creator Programs, recently watched “
The Coolest Extreme Skiing Dudes
.”
Are you the next big chef or trainer on YouTube?
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Since launching the first
YouTube NextUp
, we’ve been working to supercharge the careers of partners from around the world, and now we’re expanding the program even further. Today we’re kicking off two new YouTube Next Creator Programs to highlight the stars of tomorrow on YouTube today:
YouTube Next Chef
and
YouTube Next Trainer
.
Each program will have sixteen participants who take part in a three month virtual class held on Google+ Hangouts. Our chefs and trainers will each receive an equipment kit worth more than $5,000, mentoring from industry leaders, filming and editing lessons and more than $10,000 worth of promotion on YouTube. Here’s more info on each and an introduction from our hosts.
YouTube Next Chef
Crafty in the kitchen? Love sharing your family’s recipes with the world? With YouTube Next Chef, you could be selected to learn filmmaking tailored to cooking videos. Shea Hess of
Hungry in Brooklyn
will be your host.
YouTube Next Trainer
Personal health comes in many forms, and we’re interested in your unique approach. From yoga to 100-yard sprints, this program will help you develop filmmaking talents specifically for fitness videos. Sarah Dussalt of
SarahsFabChannel
will be your host.
How to apply
Starting today through October 25,
partners
from Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States can apply at
youtube.com/NextChef
and
youtube.com/NextTrainer
, which also includes all rules and details.
We’ll be back on November 9 to introduce you to the selected chefs and trainers, as we keep working on ways to help YouTube Partners turn their passion into their career.
Austin Lau, YouTube Creator Programs, recently watched, “
How To Peel a Head of Garlic in Less Than 10 Seconds
.”
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