For this episode of the Food Blogger Pro podcast, we're taking with Hilah Johnson and Chris Sharpe from the YouTube channel and food blog Hilah Cooking.

On the last episode of the FBP podcast, Bjork talked with Jason Leake from 100 Days of Real Food. Jason gave us a really great look into what it takes to run a food blog behind the scenes. If you missed that episode, check it out here.

Hilah Johnson & Chris Sharpe: Broke filmmakers turned YouTube cooking channel stars

Hilah and Chris did not get started in video with their cooking channel. It all started, in fact, with a "post-apocalyptic horror comedy" film they did together - which ultimately took a dive and failed.

But just a few years later, Chris and Hilah are a very successful and popular team in the Youtube video industry. They joined Bjork on the Food Blogger Pro podcast to talk all about their journey to YouTube success.

In this 66-minute episode, Hilah and Chris reveal:

• How they got started in video
• Why you should read the comments on your videos and blog posts
• Which followers are your most important, and how to foster your relationship with them
• The equipment they used to take their video game up a notch
• How to get used to being "on camera"
• The nitty gritty of shooting a recipe video
• Their advice for those getting started with online video content

This interview gives some great insight into what it takes to run a YouTube cooking channel, and is a great resource for those thinking of starting to incorporate videos into their food blogs.

Resources:

• Hilah Cooking
• Night of the Comet film
• Jerry! web show
• Information on Google Panda
• YouTube Multi-Channel Networks
• ScreenFlow
• FinalCut Pro
• Adobe Premiere
• Canon T5i, Canon T3i, Canon C100
• Evolution G3 Microphone
• The YouTube Black Book, by Chris Sharpe
• foodbloggerpro.com/hilah

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com.