Melody Oliveria, also known by their
handle
A handle is a part of, or attachment to, an object that allows it to be grasped and manipulated by hand. The design of each type of handle involves substantial ergonomic issues, even where these are dealt with intuitively or by following tr ...
bowiechick, is an American
video blog
A video blog or video log, sometimes shortened to vlog (), is a form of blog for which the medium is video. Vlog entries often combine embedded video (or a video link) with supporting text, images, and other metadata. Entries can be recorded in ...
contributor, most popularly to
YouTube
YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second mo ...
. They were listed as a notable contributor to YouTube in 2006.
"My Webcam" video and Logitech
In 2006, Bowiechick posted a video titled ''The Breakup'', in which they discusses their personal life while experimenting with
web cam effects. After receiving many comments about the effects, they produced a video titled ''My Webcam'', explaining how the effects were achieved using a
Logitech
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Quickcam Orbit MP.
The ''My Webcam'' video is credited as doubling sales for Logitech at
Amazon.com
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, rousing the interest of other businesses that wished to duplicate this result. Apparently, the viewer reaction was in response to the use of Logitech Video Effects in their video. Despite garnering publicity for the manufacturer, Bowiechick did not participate in a paid promotion.
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See also
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List of YouTube celebrities
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References
External links
"My Webcam" on YouTube
American bloggers
Video bloggers
Women video bloggers
Living people
1987 births
American YouTubers
American women bloggers
21st-century American women
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