Howdy, friends! I’ve gotten A LOT of requests over the years to share my best tips for starting a successful YouTube channel, so I finally decided to put it all in one place! Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to a thriving channel.
00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Overview 01:01 - Channel concept 02:01 - Channel Name 03:18 - Video Ideas 04:22 - Style 05:35 - Part 2: Technical stuff intro 06:30 - Gear considerations 07:38 - Lighting example 08:39 - Location 09:04 - Audio 10:16 - Cameras and lenses 12:10 - Editing software 12:58 - Part 3: Building the channel 15:28 - Part 4: Now what intro 16:03 - Upload schedule 16:58 - Harsh reality 18:17 - Tips and tricks 21:40 - Conclusion
Additional Resources:
My gear/other recommendations:
Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1625642-REG/blackmagic_design_cinecampochdef6kp_pocket_cinema_camera_6k.html Zoom H5: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026852-REG/zoom_h5_handy_recorder.html Zoom H5 Shotgun: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/981649-REG/zoom_sgh_6_hyper_direct_mono_shotgun_mic.html Canon R5c: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1684244-REG/canon_5077c002_eos_r5_c_full_frame.html Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1321309-REG/sigma_24_70mm_f_2_8_dg_os.html DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1788804-REG/dji_cp_os_00000302_01_osmo_pocket_3_creator.html Budget Lighting Kit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446716-REG/neewer_10085939_700w_photography_softbox_lighting.html Rode Videomic Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1152351-REG/rode_videomic_pro_r_videomic_pro_with_lyre.html XLR Cable: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845514-REG/Kopul_m4010_Kopul_Studio_Elite_4000.html Boom Pole: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/757123-REG/Rode_MICRO_BOOMPOLE_Micro_Boompole_3_Section.html Good budget Tripod: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175941-REG/manfrotto_mk290xta3_3wus_290_xtra_3_way_head.html SSD: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1559836-REG/samsung_mu_pc1t0t_am_1tb_t7_portable_ssd.html SD for Zoom: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431033-REG/sandisk_sdsdxxy_064g_gn4in_extremepro_sdxc_64gb_card.html Sigma 18-35 1.8: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html Good budget 50mm (Canon mirrorless): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1601517-REG/canon_rf_50mm_f_1_8_lens.html Teleprompter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1443042-REG/parrot_teleprompter_pcteleprompterkit_padcaster_teleprompter_kit.html
Editing Software:
Davinci Resolve Lite: shorturl.at/enOR9
Stock Footage:
StoryBlocks: https://storyblocks.com/secondthought
Camera Channels:
Kai W: shorturl.at/rs078 DPReview TV: shorturl.at/dQX67 Potato Jet: shorturl.at/eF079 Tony & Chelsea Northrup: shorturl.at/clQZ4 Gerald Undone: shorturl.at/nQXY1 DSLR Video Shooter: shorturl.at/qQV07
Writing And Media Criticism :
Just Write: shorturl.at/coUVX Terrible Writing Advice: shorturl.at/oPRY6
Persuasive Writing Course: shorturl.at/hwy89 Persuasive Writing Tips: shorturl.at/DFHT6
Pre and Post-Production Resources:
Primal Video: shorturl.at/BDE14 Casey Faris: shorturl.at/AKSV5 DSLR Video Shooter: shorturl.at/qQV07 Ben Johnson: shorturl.at/acR09 Potato Jet: shorturl.at/eF079