There's something that is concerning me about making videos. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to use brand name products of foods in my videos. In my last video, I used several brands like Kellogg's, Yoplait, Snickers, etc. The only food I really put in a "bad light" is Snickers. And I guess I'm kind of wondering if I'm infringing on copyright or whether the Snickers company can sue me for umm... flicking them away.

I see tons of Youtube videos (especially the make-up and fashion videos) using brand name products. But when I watch TV or some korean soap operas, they blur out people's T-shirts or car brand names.

So can I use food brand names in my videos? I think it's great to show you guys products that I like and support, but I don't want to get sued either. I am considering to get legal-advice or slap a piece of paper that says "SOY MILK" on a carton. But that would look kind of strange.

I'm super confused. Any advice would be appreciated! On Youtube's FAQ and copyright pages, I only find advice about using your own film footage (and/or photography) and be careful of copyrighted music. I got that down. I'm sure it's a huge grey-area, but it definitely concerns me!

On a side note, I donated blood last week! It's something that I've always wanted to do, but I'm really scared of needles. Deep breaths help! The feeling and thought that you are helping other people in need is great

I got a couple of stickers. I liked the one that said "Be nice to me... I gave blood today!" And my parents were super nice to me and fed me for the rest of the day while I lied in bed and watched TV. Oh so productive.

I started my research job around the same time that I started writing this blog. I have learned a lot from this position and it has helped pad my resume so much, but I'm glad to finally be finished my research work so that I can have time to focus on my own personal projects!

I have been wanting to expand my blog to make nutrition education videos on Youtube for a long time now. There are actually a lot of great blogs out there by dietitians and a few nutrition students, like myself. I asked myself, "What makes me different? What would make people want to read me?" After researching more, I realized that there is an empty niche out there for a Youtube nutrition channel that is innovative, fun, and interesting!

There are some dietitians on Youtube already, but I find their videos quite boring. No offense, but all they do is talk straight to the camera for a full 10-15 minutes! I can't even finish watching one of their videos because I get so bored. However, some of these videos get lots of views and comments. So I'm sure their information is useful and interesting for some. But I think they shove too much information in and do not think about how to captivate an audience.

So my goal is....

• To create a nutrition education channel on Youtube that is innovative, interesting, and full of fun skits and music!

I have the next month off. I begin my dietetic internship in October, but I'm hoping to get my channel started up now! I have a few friends in both Vancouver and Toronto that are excited to help me out. I am super excited too! I am working on a healthy breakfast video right now!

I'm planning to post up this video by tomorrow or the day after. There are a couple of scenes that I'm debating on whether or not to re-do. I am learning video editing 100% on my own. My background in filming and photography is nada! But I'm having fun learning!

So please check back to my blog soon! I hope I have your support in my new project!

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