If you want viewers to find you, your videos need to be high quality.Videos that are meant to entertain or educate your audience have the same processes.Make a plan for your video and use the proper equipment to film it.Share your footage with other people so they can find it.If you create the best content you can increase your chances of people watching it.
Step 1: Determine who you want to reach.
You can choose the types of videos you make by picking your target audience.You can figure out what types of content the audience is looking for by choosing an audience that you can relate to.Aim to make most of the videos on your channel about subjects related to your audience once you have a target audience.How-to videos have a large audience so they can help you get the most views and subscribers.Video essays need to be researched and covered in detail.Other people might also have the same interest in topics that you are interested in.Short comedy videos are easy to watch and share with younger viewers.Pick genres you like to watch and make films based on them.
Step 2: The style you want to create can be seen in other videos.
You can find similar content on other popular YouTube personalities.Take notes about how their videos are structured, the points they cover, and what they film.You can use the videos you watch to influence your own content.Don't steal another person's content or copy it word for word.To make yourself stand out, put your own spin on the style of video.If you want to change something to your own, look at what is common between multiple videos in that style.Many video essays have people standing and talking to the camera.Shoot from different angles to make your essays more interesting.
Step 3: There are research topics.
To know what to include in your video, look up the topic and see what other people are looking for.If you want to learn more about the topic, make sure you use reliable sources.You can become an expert on the topic by finding a variety of sources.
Step 4: A script can be written.
When it is time to record, plan out what you are going to say so you don't lose focus.You can either write a full script or a bulleted list of points.Go over the script a few times to make sure it meshes with the rest.You don't need a script or an outline to record yourself playing video games.You should include images that you want to use in your final video.
Step 5: If you are filming yourself, use a camera with a tripod.
Since video files take up a lot of space, make sure the camera you use has enough storage.Since this could look professional, put the video camera on a tripod.If you are filming comedy videos or short films, you may want to shoot without a tripod.If you have enough memory on your phone, you can use it to record your video.You can purchase phone tripods at convenience stores.Recording can burn through the batteries in your camera quickly.
Step 6: Light the area so it is not too dark.
You should move the lights around the space to see how they affect the brightness.It should be bright enough that you can see it on the camera, but not so bright that it causes harsh highlights or shadows.To create balanced lighting, aim to have one light set up to the left and right of the camera.Natural lighting can come from windows in your space.If you shoot directly into the sun it will look too bright.The space where you are shooting determines your lighting.Rooms with lighter colors look better than rooms with darker colors.
Step 7: To get clear audio, speak into a microphone.
If you are far away from the microphones, they don't pick up audio clearly.If you want your videos to sound professional, get an external microphone that has good sound quality.Make sure the microphone works before using it.You can clear audio no matter where you are in the shot if the microphones clip onto your shirt.The microphones pick up sounds when they are pointing.Any noise around it is picked up by omnidirectional microphones.
Step 8: If you are going to record educational content, keep the background clean.
A clean wall or area is a good place to film your video.Since it could be a distraction to viewers, remove anything that iscluttering the background of the recording area.To give your shot some visual interest, leave some objects.If you don't have a clean wall to film in front of, try hanging up a sheet and standing infront of it.
Step 9: If you are filming video games or computer screens, use a screen-capture program.
You can record the game you are playing with free video-capture programs.Select the window or screen you want to record from the instructions in the program.While the software records the footage and audio from your computer, you could use your microphone to record your audio.Digital art videos, video game let's plays, and how-to computer lessons are all screen-capture programs.If you use a screen-capture program, try filming yourself.If you need it, you can include it.
Step 10: It's a good idea to practice your video a few times.
If you want to see how it goes, practice saying it out loud.It is easier to say if you make any changes to the script.If you want to see how the emphasis changes, run through your lines faster or slower.Practice your delivery until it feels like you are having a conversation.If you are working with multiple actors, you should rehearse your script a few times.You should not be afraid to get rid of lines that don't work well.
Step 11: You can record multiple takes of the video.
Do your best to deliver your lines after you hit record on your camera.If you make a mistake, start the line over again and keep the camera running.Since you can edit them out later, it is okay if you stumbles on a few words.You have the option to use those shots later on if you read the lines at a different speed or focus.You don't want to lose focus while recording, so try to stick to your script or outline.If you shoot comedy videos, try to make a few lines funnier by making them funnier later on.You can choose what jokes you want to include.
Step 12: If you need to include it, film extra footage.
Extra footage called B-roll is used in travel vlogs, short films, and educational content to fill in any gaps.Additional footage can be used to transition between topics in your video.If you want to add shots later, make sure to include them in your video.For example, if you are filming a video about a trip to Paris, you may include footage of the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe to show off the landmarks.
Step 13: Speak in a way that people can understand you.
It is important that you articulate each word so you are easy to listen to.If you want your microphone to not peak and muffle your audio, stay at a moderate volume.If you screw up a line or two, you can always rerecord it.
Step 14: You can build an audience by asking people to like and subscribe to your channel.
When you are recording, be sure to ask viewers to like the video and subscribe to your channel.You can tell people in the beginning of your video or at the end.Other people will see your content if your video and channel get more popular.If you want people to like and subscribe to your channel, you should include it in short films.You can include text at the end of your video to remind people to like and subscribe.
Step 15: You can cut your footage with video editing software.
If you want to cut the footage from your video, you need video editing software on your computer.There are a lot of free options for editing.Make sure you know what you can do with the software you use.Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, and Final Cut are some of the video editing software you can use.It won't get as many views if your video is edited.There is a built-in editor, but it has limited functions.
Step 16: Your video should move quickly if you cut out pauses that are too long.
If you want to rearrange your footage, load it into the program.You should watch through the footage to make sure you don't stop for a long time.If you want to prevent your video from getting boring or long-winded, try to have quick cuts.If you don't want to include any content in your video, cut it out.
Step 17: Make your content unique by adding effects and animations.
You can add more visual interest to your videos by including images, Infographics, or small animations.If you don't have footage for part of the video, use an image or animation with your narration to fill in the gaps.Transitions between your footage can make the video flow and look smooth.You can use programs like After Effects to make your own animations.Adding visual elements to a short film can make it unique.There are online videos that teach you how to make certain effects in your video.
Step 18: Make your video as long as you need it to be.
If the video is around 5 minutes long, it is the most popular, but it may be longer or shorter depending on the topic you are covering.Cut out any audio or footage that doesn't fit in with the rest of the video.If there is anything you still need to remove, watch the video to make sure.30 seconds to 2 minutes is the length of many comedy videos.Depending on how much information you're covering, educational videos may be longer than 10 minutes.
Step 19: The title of your video should make viewers want to watch it.
People can see your topic immediately when they search for it, if you include any words about it in the video title.If you want viewers to know what to expect from the video, you need to describe it in enough detail.It is easier to share the title that is less than 60 characters long.If you don't lie about the content of the video, you can use titles that are clickbait.If you have to include episode numbers on your videos, put them at the end of your title.
Step 20: People can find your video easily if you fill out the description and tags.
In the description of your video, write what you are doing so other people can read it and learn more.Links you didn't include in the video should be included.If you change the tags on your video, it will show up in more searches.For example, if your video is about replacing a tile floor, you may include tags like, "tile flooring," and "replacing tile."This makes it easier for viewers to jump to the part of the video they need.
Step 21: You can make a custom thumbnail for your video.
It is important for video thumbnail to stand out when searching for a video.A photo editor can be used to create a thumbnail from your video.To make it more noticeable, put the text on the thumbnail.You can use a still frame from your video if you don't make a custom thumbnail.
Step 22: Make sure viewers know when to expect new content by setting a consistent upload schedule.
If you want to get more subscribers and views, you need to make more videos.You can make more than one video a week.You don't want to lose viewers or subscribers when you stick to your schedule.If you make a different video that takes up more time, you should have a back-up video ready at all times.