Back in 2008 one of my favourite channels launched. It was based off the Vlogbrothers unique style of vlogging which wasn't really vlogging as it was a way of communication between people. The FiveAwesomeGirls channel consisted of daily vlogs by five different girls 5 days a week, each girl with their respective day of the week. These girls were for the most part strangers but as they conversed and shared their stories with each other and the world they formed a strong and very public friendship. All of this happening through over 600 videos within the course of about 3 years.
Although they've stopped posting for about 2 years there is still a lot of great content on their channel. I'll admit to crushin' on one of the girls but how can you not?! They're so damn smart and cute. These girls live up to the name of their channel and produced some fantastic original content. Channels like these were what YouTube was all about and it was a great medium for storytelling.
Check out the FiveAwesomeGirls channel to see their fantastic video archive.
Over the next few months I will be covering some YouTube vloggers that stand out to me. My first spotlight will focus on one of my favourite vloggers from 2006. Boh3m3 (pronounced Bow-Heem)or Ben Goingwas one of the pioneers of modern YouTube vlogging. He used quick cut techniques in his videos way before it was an overused cliche. About 95% of his videos are in black and white which keeps the theme of his channel consistent.
His first video submission on YouTube was intended to be an audition for Jackass but was rejected. Afterwards Ben transformed his channel into a video log of his life. An intimate look into the mind of a man who wanted to be a professional Jackass. I've followed his channel for a couple of years up until his hiatus and every video post has drawn me into his personality and story no matter how amateur they appeared.
My favourite videos were his Dear Table ___ posts. These were rantings about his experiences as a waiter and some of his most frustrating customers. A good example of how vlogging is an effective way to vent and share your experiences with like minded people. I would highly recommend taking a look at some of his videos even if they are 3 or 5 years old. It's truly amazing to see the state of YouTube at the time. The early years of the site really brought innovation to the blogging scene.
