Your Information to Dominating VidCon 2016

Has it already been one other 12 months?! VidCon is across the nook as soon as extra and it’s time to get excited! You’re about to witness the hub of on-line video’s most interesting creators and followers in a single single place. Chances are high, you secured your ticket months in the past and have been anxiously awaiting go-time, however you’ve acquired to get ready if you wish to survive the superior jungle that’s VidCon.

I’m taking it as my private responsibility to not allow you to go to VidCon unprepared. With these survival suggestions, you’ll be probably the most outfitted VidCon attendee in historical past.

The Final Information to Mastering VidCon

Know what you need

Know what you need to obtain. Studying how trade professionals enhance their fanbase? Is it assembly your favourite creators? Discovering your long-lost fandom soulmate? Regardless of the targets, ensure to assume them out beforehand so you possibly can hold the eyes on the prize while you get to VidCon.

Pre-plan, however go away room for serendipity

No matter in case you’re the planning queen or Captain Go With the Circulate, there may be a lot happening at VidCon that you possibly can end up lacking the very factor you got here right here to do. Choose the occasions you don’t need to miss and plan them out earlier than you arrive so it can save you time (and tears) while you get there. Beware although: some creators will probably be updating their areas and having impromptu meet and greets, so ensure to:

• Intently watch your favourite creators on social media in case something adjustments
• Observe @VidCon on Twitter
• Obtain the VidCon app: they replace it in actual time so that you by no means miss a factor

Observe us (@Patreon) on Twitter — we’ve creators booked within the Patreon lounge every day. If you happen to’re a creator, contact us to get booked in!

Study the lay of the land

No soldier goes into battle with out figuring out the place they’re headed. Screenshot the map from the VidCon app earlier than you get there as a result of reception will be horrible within the conference middle. VidCon is large and figuring out your approach round will prevent a lot time, and can assist you by no means miss very important issues like… meet and greets or the Patreon lounge.

Be an early fowl

Simpler mentioned than completed, however this one is necessary. If you happen to’ve by no means been to VidCon, it’s like Disneyland, however smaller: full of awesomeness and extremely crowded. Register and decide up your passes ASAP. Flip up for the important thing occasions that you just need to attend early so you will get the very best spot. Being first in line will get you a lot love from creators and it’ll make sure you get into the whole lot, as a result of there’s nothing worse than lacking one thing since you have been caught up in line for hotdogs. Additionally, when attending meet and greets for large creators like Tyler Oakley or Amanda Steele, do not forget that everybody needs to satisfy them too, so individuals wait hours forward to take action. Get there first!

Speak it out

At VidCon, you’re in an area with a concentrated quantity of individuals probably all or working in your trade. Have enjoyable, chat and make pals! You by no means know who you’re speaking to and the place it’ll lead you. Are you a brand new creator attempting to be taught extra and enhance your channel? Are you reaching the stage the place it’s good to scale a crew? Networking is so necessary in terms of creating your corporation. Many individuals have met at occasions like these and gone ahead to create content material collectively. You would be standing subsequent to a creator that’s simply solved the identical downside you are attempting to unravel. Get pleasant.

Go to panels

It’s superb what you don’t know, you don’t know. Panels are improbable if you’re concerned about creating new abilities in a sure space or if you wish to hold updated with what is occurring on the planet of content material creation. After most panels, they open it as much as Q&A so if there may be something particular that you’ve got been challenged with, arrive armed and prepared with questions.

Do your analysis

Q&A’s are large at VidCon, and the identical questions come up for creators yearly. You usually can try their web site to seek out out solutions to easy questions, so get artistic. A clearly thought out, properly researched and related query will make you stand out from the gang. Additionally, take note of the time you are taking to ask the query so others can get an opportunity to ask questions as properly.

Bulk up your bag

Having a bag with requirements is vital. Make sure that the bag is snug and lightweight, however full of all the products: a spare battery on your cellphone, a refillable water bottle, enterprise playing cards, a tough copy of your agenda, screenshots of the whole lot, money and snacks (the meals there will be costly). Until it’s been your dream to convey cumbersome recording gear to VidCon, I’d additionally keep away from doing that.

Mentally Put together

It’s going to be a busy few days and to get probably the most out of VidCon, you have to be going continuous. Attempt to be properly rested so you possibly can attend the whole lot. There will probably be a whole lot of followers screaming, crying, possibly even some swarming… and you might be considered one of them! For sure, it’s an emotionally charged occasion so do your finest to get within the zone and decide to the joy!

Belief us — in case you observe these tips, you’ll completely crush VidCon. Good luck on the market, pals. Report again!

We’re going to VidCon and we need to meet you! If you happen to’re a creator and wish a break from the hustle, come recharge at our Patreon lounge room, second ground creator degree entry 203AB from eight am – 6pm on a regular basis. We’re going to have superb creators akin to Chris Ryniak, Mary Doodles and Jack Conte performing there over the week. Can’t wait!