For the beginners who wish to start making videos for YouTube, there are a few, but easy to follow steps, before even considering starting your YouTube account.
The most common questions beginners ask are:
• “How do I start?â€
• “What kind of camera will I need?â€
• And “What kind of videos can I make?â€
There are two things of importance to consider first if you wish to succeed, and this article will explain in the best easy to understand details for complete newbies.
Step 1 - How to Get Started
The first most crucial thing to think about is to carefully think about the niche you’d like to operate in, and this will take careful thinking, because if you pick the wrong one, you could spend the next year wasting all of your efforts, and have nothing to show for it. So, to make it easy, here are a few steps that you may want to take note of:
1. Make a list of your passions.
2. Is it possible for you to become the best at it in the world, or one of the best?
3. Can you make money from it?
One simple way to find your niche, or field of expertise, is to make a list of your education, job or self-taught skills, and hobbies. Think about something that is of great interest to you. Then, begin to think about how your knowledge could benefit others!
Now, once you get the idea on which niche you’d like to operate in, it’s time to move on to the next steps. If you don’t quite get the idea on what your niche is, don’t worry, it’s not something that happens overnight for everyone.
Step 2 - Video Editing Program
When beginners start out with video editing, it should be something basic, something easy, and something free. Windows Live Movie Maker is such a program (iMovie for Macs). Windows Live Movie Maker or just simply Windows Movie Maker comes on all PC’s, and because it’s free, it has no higher end features, which makes it easy to learn. Beginners don’t have to feel horrified about clicking on this or that. Now, if for some reason the program is not installed on your computer, it can be downloaded from the Microsoft website for free. Though Windows Movie Maker is basic, and contains none of those high end features, with enough imagination and access to free resources, it is quite possible to make some very awesome and professional looking videos. To find some resources, all that is needed is a Google search for free video backgrounds, free motion backgrounds, and free background music. Another thing to consider is using your own photos or videos as a background, or for your intro and outro. Get to know your editing program well! Learn every function, because once you start, you’ll be using it a lot.
Step 3 - What Camera to Start With
Most PC’s today come with a built-in webcam. So depending on what kind of videos you want to create will depend on the type of camera you will need. You can’t make videos about auto repair very well with your PC camera. Well you could but it would be quite difficult. If you already have a camera that has photo and video capability, then you most likely already have all you need. However, if you budget does not allow you the benefit of one of those higher-end cameras, one that is easily affordable is the Vivitar DVR 610 or 410. This camera has a flip out LCD panel, so you can see yourself as you are recording. Depending on which of these models you purchase, will depend on the size of batteries and the number of batteries you will need. This camera will not allow you to use any old cheap battery though, as it will zap the juice out of them on first use! The best recommendation of batteries to use would be something like Energizer Ultra Lithium. Though this camera would be considered a cheapie, there are some steps you can take to ensure the best possible output, like choosing the best settings, and purchasing the best SD card, like a Sandisk Ultra or PNY Professional, with at least 32GB or higher. Of course there are the pros and cons with this camera...
Cons:
• The LCD panel wears easily, due to the repeated opening (bending), and closing.
• Video and Audio output are poor quality.
• There is no connection for an external microphone.
Pros:
• It is easily affordable.
• It is easy to use for beginners.
• The Ultra Lithium batteries can last up to three months.
• It has a connection for tripod use.
If you would like to improve the audio quality, you may choose to purchase a digital voice recorder.
Many video marketers these days are using their iPhones or other smartphone to create videos, and that’s something most people carry with them every day. An iPhone video and audio are exceptional, as are most smartphones today, especially the Samsung Galaxy S4 or 5! In order to make exceptional video with your phone, there is a fantastic tool known as the iStabilizer, which makes it look like you have a cameraman! With the use of your iPhone or other smartphone, you will also have the option of using an external mic for improved sound!
Now if you currently have, or plan to purchase a new HD camera, such as a Canon or Sony, you will need a computer that is at least 2 years old - a PC or Mac with at least 2GB of RAM.
Whichever camera it is that you will be using, be certain to get to know your camera well. Read the documentation that comes with it.
Other Accessories you May need
Tripod
The use of a tripod may be needed to stabilize your videos, especially if you plan on recording yourself, by yourself.
Lighting
You may have to consider a lighting solution. Your options are sunshine, a halogen lamp, or just your basic household lamp.
Step 4 - Setting Up Your YouTube Account
Once you get comfortable with your video editing program, it’s time to move on to the next step, which is setting up your YouTube channel, which will require three things:
Your YouTube channel, your video blog, your list building mechanism.
So here’s the goal…
• Use your YouTube channel for getting a lot of attention
• Direct all that attention to your video blog (which is just a normal blog with your videos embedded in it).
• Next you will use your list building mechanism to capture the contact details of everyone who subscribes to your blog.
Setting up your YouTube channel is very simple. You just go to YouTube.com to create your free account. However, there are a few things to do to ensure that it’s optimized, and this is what will give you the best chance of getting found on the YouTube and Google search engines. So here are a few tips for making certain you set up your YouTube channel to give you the best chance of success.
Step 5 - Choose a Name that Hauls Them IN!
Your channel name will be the same as your username when you create your account, so this must be thought out carefully. You channel name will also be similar to the domain name of your website(or blog). Now, not only does the name you choose need to be memorable, but try to make sure that it contains the main keyword phrase that you hope to rank for, and this will help for ranking better in the search engines for your keywords.
As an example, let’s say you’re the home repair industry, so instead of choosing a user/channel name like playboy805, try for something like DIY HomeRepairs. Your YouTube channel address will then look like this…
www.YouTube.com/user/diyhomerepairs
A practice like this will increase your chances of getting clicked on more often. If someone in the home repair industry see both channel names side by side, which channel do think they will more likely click on?
Do some keyword research to make certain that you create a channel name that is keyword rich, and that it makes sense in English for your future audience.
Have a look at some YouTube channels in the niche you’d like to operate in to get some ideas.
Build a Rapport and Make the Search Engines Happy
This next thing is something that not very many people do well, or not at all. It’s adding the right kind of information about yourself or your business to your channel.
There are two reasons why this is so important.
 1. When you have the right kind of content on your channel, anyone who visits will see you as a professional, and will more likely Subscribe to your channel, visit your website, and sign up!
 2. At the same time, you will also ensure that your channel ranks for the keyword phrases that you would eventually like to rank for in the search engines.
To ensure that you create a channel name that is both keyword rich and makes sense in English, do a keyword research first.
Step 6 - Build an Audience and Subscriptions
This next step is something many people do not think of as important, and some just lack to do it at all, and that’s add the correct kind of information about your channel, yourself, or your business.
This is important for two reasons:
• Including the right kind of information on your channel will enable you to build an audience and subscriptions with anyone who visits your site.
• You will also ensure that your channel will rank for the right keyword phrases that you hope to rank for in the search engines.
Make certain that you fill out as much information in your channel fields as much as possible, and be certain to add tags (keywords), that you hope to rank for. Do not add your tags in the description area.
Step 7 - Design Your Channel
Now it’s time to design your logo and channel art. YouTube offers a template for your channel art with the correct dimensions. With a nicely designed channel, you will come across as a professional.
Step 8 - Set Up Your Domain
The next step is to set up your domain, but as a beginner, you may wish to start with a free domain like on blogger.com or webs.com, and this too is where you will add as much information as you can about yourself, or your business, and, then you will embed your videos from YouTube into your website.
You can also include any affiliate ads on your site for added benefit!
This information may seem like a lot for a newbie, for just creating videos, but it’s a great amount of detailed information for your new venture and aimed for your success. As for those two things of utmost importance for beginners? It's finding your niche and considering your budget.
If you would like more information, get access to video editing tutorials, resources and tools, please visit my website
The most common questions beginners ask are:
• “How do I start?â€
• “What kind of camera will I need?â€
• And “What kind of videos can I make?â€
There are two things of importance to consider first if you wish to succeed, and this article will explain in the best easy to understand details for complete newbies.
Step 1 - How to Get Started
The first most crucial thing to think about is to carefully think about the niche you’d like to operate in, and this will take careful thinking, because if you pick the wrong one, you could spend the next year wasting all of your efforts, and have nothing to show for it. So, to make it easy, here are a few steps that you may want to take note of:
1. Make a list of your passions.
2. Is it possible for you to become the best at it in the world, or one of the best?
3. Can you make money from it?
One simple way to find your niche, or field of expertise, is to make a list of your education, job or self-taught skills, and hobbies. Think about something that is of great interest to you. Then, begin to think about how your knowledge could benefit others!
Now, once you get the idea on which niche you’d like to operate in, it’s time to move on to the next steps. If you don’t quite get the idea on what your niche is, don’t worry, it’s not something that happens overnight for everyone.
Step 2 - Video Editing Program
When beginners start out with video editing, it should be something basic, something easy, and something free. Windows Live Movie Maker is such a program (iMovie for Macs). Windows Live Movie Maker or just simply Windows Movie Maker comes on all PC’s, and because it’s free, it has no higher end features, which makes it easy to learn. Beginners don’t have to feel horrified about clicking on this or that. Now, if for some reason the program is not installed on your computer, it can be downloaded from the Microsoft website for free. Though Windows Movie Maker is basic, and contains none of those high end features, with enough imagination and access to free resources, it is quite possible to make some very awesome and professional looking videos. To find some resources, all that is needed is a Google search for free video backgrounds, free motion backgrounds, and free background music. Another thing to consider is using your own photos or videos as a background, or for your intro and outro. Get to know your editing program well! Learn every function, because once you start, you’ll be using it a lot.
Step 3 - What Camera to Start With
Most PC’s today come with a built-in webcam. So depending on what kind of videos you want to create will depend on the type of camera you will need. You can’t make videos about auto repair very well with your PC camera. Well you could but it would be quite difficult. If you already have a camera that has photo and video capability, then you most likely already have all you need. However, if you budget does not allow you the benefit of one of those higher-end cameras, one that is easily affordable is the Vivitar DVR 610 or 410. This camera has a flip out LCD panel, so you can see yourself as you are recording. Depending on which of these models you purchase, will depend on the size of batteries and the number of batteries you will need. This camera will not allow you to use any old cheap battery though, as it will zap the juice out of them on first use! The best recommendation of batteries to use would be something like Energizer Ultra Lithium. Though this camera would be considered a cheapie, there are some steps you can take to ensure the best possible output, like choosing the best settings, and purchasing the best SD card, like a Sandisk Ultra or PNY Professional, with at least 32GB or higher. Of course there are the pros and cons with this camera...
Cons:
• The LCD panel wears easily, due to the repeated opening (bending), and closing.
• Video and Audio output are poor quality.
• There is no connection for an external microphone.
Pros:
• It is easily affordable.
• It is easy to use for beginners.
• The Ultra Lithium batteries can last up to three months.
• It has a connection for tripod use.
If you would like to improve the audio quality, you may choose to purchase a digital voice recorder.
Many video marketers these days are using their iPhones or other smartphone to create videos, and that’s something most people carry with them every day. An iPhone video and audio are exceptional, as are most smartphones today, especially the Samsung Galaxy S4 or 5! In order to make exceptional video with your phone, there is a fantastic tool known as the iStabilizer, which makes it look like you have a cameraman! With the use of your iPhone or other smartphone, you will also have the option of using an external mic for improved sound!
Now if you currently have, or plan to purchase a new HD camera, such as a Canon or Sony, you will need a computer that is at least 2 years old - a PC or Mac with at least 2GB of RAM.
Whichever camera it is that you will be using, be certain to get to know your camera well. Read the documentation that comes with it.
Other Accessories you May need
Tripod
The use of a tripod may be needed to stabilize your videos, especially if you plan on recording yourself, by yourself.
Lighting
You may have to consider a lighting solution. Your options are sunshine, a halogen lamp, or just your basic household lamp.
Step 4 - Setting Up Your YouTube Account
Once you get comfortable with your video editing program, it’s time to move on to the next step, which is setting up your YouTube channel, which will require three things:
Your YouTube channel, your video blog, your list building mechanism.
So here’s the goal…
• Use your YouTube channel for getting a lot of attention
• Direct all that attention to your video blog (which is just a normal blog with your videos embedded in it).
• Next you will use your list building mechanism to capture the contact details of everyone who subscribes to your blog.
Setting up your YouTube channel is very simple. You just go to YouTube.com to create your free account. However, there are a few things to do to ensure that it’s optimized, and this is what will give you the best chance of getting found on the YouTube and Google search engines. So here are a few tips for making certain you set up your YouTube channel to give you the best chance of success.
Step 5 - Choose a Name that Hauls Them IN!
Your channel name will be the same as your username when you create your account, so this must be thought out carefully. You channel name will also be similar to the domain name of your website(or blog). Now, not only does the name you choose need to be memorable, but try to make sure that it contains the main keyword phrase that you hope to rank for, and this will help for ranking better in the search engines for your keywords.
As an example, let’s say you’re the home repair industry, so instead of choosing a user/channel name like playboy805, try for something like DIY HomeRepairs. Your YouTube channel address will then look like this…
www.YouTube.com/user/diyhomerepairs
A practice like this will increase your chances of getting clicked on more often. If someone in the home repair industry see both channel names side by side, which channel do think they will more likely click on?
Do some keyword research to make certain that you create a channel name that is keyword rich, and that it makes sense in English for your future audience.
Have a look at some YouTube channels in the niche you’d like to operate in to get some ideas.
Build a Rapport and Make the Search Engines Happy
This next thing is something that not very many people do well, or not at all. It’s adding the right kind of information about yourself or your business to your channel.
There are two reasons why this is so important.
 1. When you have the right kind of content on your channel, anyone who visits will see you as a professional, and will more likely Subscribe to your channel, visit your website, and sign up!
 2. At the same time, you will also ensure that your channel ranks for the keyword phrases that you would eventually like to rank for in the search engines.
To ensure that you create a channel name that is both keyword rich and makes sense in English, do a keyword research first.
Step 6 - Build an Audience and Subscriptions
This next step is something many people do not think of as important, and some just lack to do it at all, and that’s add the correct kind of information about your channel, yourself, or your business.
This is important for two reasons:
• Including the right kind of information on your channel will enable you to build an audience and subscriptions with anyone who visits your site.
• You will also ensure that your channel will rank for the right keyword phrases that you hope to rank for in the search engines.
Make certain that you fill out as much information in your channel fields as much as possible, and be certain to add tags (keywords), that you hope to rank for. Do not add your tags in the description area.
Step 7 - Design Your Channel
Now it’s time to design your logo and channel art. YouTube offers a template for your channel art with the correct dimensions. With a nicely designed channel, you will come across as a professional.
Step 8 - Set Up Your Domain
The next step is to set up your domain, but as a beginner, you may wish to start with a free domain like on blogger.com or webs.com, and this too is where you will add as much information as you can about yourself, or your business, and, then you will embed your videos from YouTube into your website.
You can also include any affiliate ads on your site for added benefit!
This information may seem like a lot for a newbie, for just creating videos, but it’s a great amount of detailed information for your new venture and aimed for your success. As for those two things of utmost importance for beginners? It's finding your niche and considering your budget.
If you would like more information, get access to video editing tutorials, resources and tools, please visit my website
