Rho Goes Viral With Vlogs

Rosalea Bruce New Zealand Youtuber review

Since my last interview with New Zealand vlogger (video blogger) Rosalea, she has not only gained a new name – Rho – but has also gained more than 500 Facebook followers.

Starting last year with four minute videos about Tinder troubles, and annoying customersRho has since narrowed her video topics down to smaller, everyday issues.

Rosalea Bruce New Zealand Youtuber reviewThe most recent being an 11 second skit about how ‘Girls Can Never Decide Where To Eat‘, where she sports a drawn-on beard.

“People have short attention spans,” Rho said in response to her change in video production. “…especially randoms who don’t know who I am and don’t give a damn about my sh*t.”

After a fellow vlogger with a large following re-posted one of Rho‘s videos, it made her realise that she needed to keep her content “relatable and funny”.

Rosalea Bruce New Zealand Youtuber reviewAnd so came, ‘Me After Two Shots‘.

“I think I need to make more alcohol-related videos because that one about shots got heaps of views really fast,” she chuckled. “Or food! People like food.”

As Rho‘s style and character develops into shorter and more exaggerated clips, she hopes to compete with other vloggers, to attract advertisers and make an income.

“I’m going to just keep making videos and hopefully get more exposure. I think once I get a massive following on Facebook – if that even happens – I want to move to YouTube and do longer videos on there.”

Rosalea Bruce New Zealand YoutuberDespite hopes of making her work lucrative, Rho admits she has chosen a competitive market, and says she really has “no idea what I’m doing”.

“[But] it’s as exciting as it is terrifying!”

Follow Rho on Facebook for her most recent videos, including ‘How 99% of Job Interviews Go‘ and ‘My Problem With Girls’ Clothing‘.

Is This New Zealand’s Jenna Marbles..?

How to get a boyfriend on Tinder
By Rosalea

Rosalea Bruce - New Zealand Youtube vlogger

“How to get a boyfriend on Tinder… You don’t get boyfriends on Tinder. To get a boyfriend on Tinder, you need to uninstall Tinder.”

*Since writing this, Rosalea has added more videos, so I shall embed them at the bottom of this review as they are made!

This is a hilarious reality check to all those singles out there expecting to find true love on the dating app with the worst reputation.

Rosalea definitely reminds me of the American vlogger Jenna Marbles who has been vlogging for years. Both talented with hair and make up, and both hilarious.

“You’re not going to find someone that you click with like no one’s business… Who brings you a 750 gram tub of Nutella with a spoon on it and says ‘yo, let’s go sit on that mountain and discuss the invention of Cruskits.'”

This is the first episode uploaded by Rosalea, and I’m excited to see more. This isn’t a ‘Tinder tantrum’, this is an in-depth and thoroughly entertaining insight into the world of Tindering.

“They think I’m a slut and I think they’re a douche.”

Rosalea Bruce - New Zealand Youtube vloggerShe has a natural ability to make mundane experiences into hilarious stories, with her subtle expressions and bizarre metaphors.

After a brief and incredibly informal interview, Rosalea talked about her passion for vlogging – something she has been doing for a while in private.

“I’ve secretly wanted to try become a giant YouTuber for ages and sometimes I make vlogs for kicks when I’m bored. They’re somewhat entertaining to watch so I was like ‘let’s see if people like this.'” It is only now that she has posted her exploits online.

UPDATE:
You have to watch Rosalea’s latest video – so hilarious:

With a desk lamp, phone and a bunch of mousse in her hair, she is well equipped to be New Zealand’s very own Jenna Marbles.

Be sure to follow her on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube – she comes out with some real chestnuts sometimes, and you don’t want to miss out.

Jodie

The One Minute Fly Show (web series)

Uploaded ToThe One Minute Fly Show - Web SeriesYou know what? This animation looks like it could be a really great series.

The One Minute Fly is based on the 2008 One Minute Fly animation. It’s about a fly – with 60 seconds worth of life – and his attempt to accomplish everything he wants before he dies.

If you haven’t seen the original, it’s worth a watch! It’s pretty funny. And weirdly humbling.

The One Minute Fly Show - Web SeriesThe creator, Michael Reichert, is crowd-funding via Indie Go Go here. They are hoping to raise 32,615 Euros (approx. $40,500 USD) by December 22nd, 2014 to produce six episodes over the course of a year. They have raised almost 10,000 Euros so far.

Each of the six episodes will cover the short life of a different character.
The animations will be 2-3minutes long and free to view on their YouTube site.

I’m really keen to watch this! It represents everyone’s life struggle to ‘live it to the fullest’… Whatever that really means… And the race against the clock.

I think this is worth giving generously to. Animation is a fascinating art form, and I think they’ll do it well.

Jodie.

The Louise Log (web series)

L_to_R_Morgan_Hallett__Joseph_Franchini__Danusia_Trevino__Everett_Quinton_PHOTO_by_Karen_SandersonI watched Episode 2, Series 3:

After reading a bit about the background, I found the short-and-sweet episodes to be easily digestible.

It is a popular underground web-series about a New York woman surrounded by ‘crackpot relatives’.

The episode I watched was quirky and weird, but almost to the point of being cringe-worthy. The characters were theatrical and outrageous – certainly made for the stage.

It is, however, created by several accomplished writers, directors and actors, particularly with Sundance Film Competitions on their CV.

Morgan_Hallett_as_LouiseAlthough this webcom is not my cup of tea, I can  appreciate the amount of work that must go into these weekly episodes. What dedication to make it to their third season of the show, raising over $20,000 to fund it! Plus, the bravery and perfectionism they have to change the actor playing the main character three times during the series.

A very specific kind of humour which I may be missing because of my lack of American culture. But worth a look!

Jodie.

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