How To Make Quality Videos For YouTube

April 11, 2015

Making a video for YouTube may sound like a huge project, but with the right materials and preparation, it can be easy and fun! Videos are a great way to connect with fans on a new and more-detailed level, by showing them your tutorials or talking to them about your favorite products and tips. So how can you make a successful YouTube channel and what are the materials you need to collect? Read to find out.

Items You’ll Need To Get

– Video Camera with 1080p quality (or a DSLR with video capabilities)
~ 720p is good too, just a step down
~ Make sure the camera has an external mic input port for better sound!
– An external microphone (one that will connect to the camera for better sound and much easier editing)
– A tripod / a steady cam
– Program/software to add an intro and ending to your videos (iMovie is fine for beginners)
– A nice spot with good lighting (or a circular light ring is great too!)

After The Video Is Made

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– The video title is very important (Keywords! Write what you’d search to find this)
– Write a detailed description explaining the video
– Tag and categorize the video appropriately
– Choose a good thumbnail
– Use annotations to get more followers (or whatever your goal is) but keep them small and non-distracting
– Monetize your video (if you have ownership to every aspect, like music)
– Optimize your channel if you have extra time
– Utilize analytics to see what’s working and what isn’t

Anyone can make a video and upload it to YouTube. The key is picking a niche and sticking to that. Whether it be tutorials or quick how-tos, daily or weekly updates, mashups of your blog posts, or a peek into your daily life, you can gain a unique set of subscribers with professional-looking videos. Do you love to cook? Start a cooking channel! Do you manage a haircare brand? Start making some hairstyle tutorial videos using your products. Do you have a blog about travel? Start making travel videos with tips on the best places to go in a new city. Below are some great examples of YouTubers that have accumulated a strong following with their own video channels.