Why I started a YouTube channel as a camera shy introvert (And how you can too)

[@EnneagramEcho]

This video, and your Calm Marketing video, are the ONLY ones of ALL the marketing programs (that I paid lots of money to attend) and videos I have EVER known that actually inspire me... give me real confidence that I can do this. I lean toward introvert, and have wanted to do my own business for at least the last 15 years! I have several certifications, including the recent Enneagram Teacher Certification, yet getting myself "out there" has been an inner challenge. You are the first person I have ever heard (I am age 56) who has ever resonated with me and given me the inner courage to go forward.... Calmly, Practically, Authentically, and Gently. Phew. Hallelujah. ❤ Thank You from Northern California. 🌲

[@PetitFlorals]

I'm turning 37 and I'm leaving graphic design as a profession. I feel like art, watercolor and gouache illustration, is a career I can do for the rest of my life too. I think the comment is amazing.

[@somebodyelsa]

"I highly recommend getting older" ahahah YES!!!

[@LouiseStigell]

Haha, yeah! It has its benefits. 😌

[@s_e_w_p_h_i_e]

As a fellow control-freak, prefer-writing-to-talking, don't like hearing myself speak, wannabe-KZbinr introvert...you just answered every protest to starting that I have put up internally! Thank you. You speak really naturally and are so good at articulating your thoughts and insights!

[@MonicaMolinar]

What a marvelous, supportive community of like-minded humans. Thanks, all who commented on this particular video, sharing your thoughts. You have all helped me today, just as much as a Louise did with her words as well. Gratitude for all of you! ☺️

[@MonicaMolinar]

GOSH! I’d forgotten that I had left that comment. Since then I’ve managed to post a few videos to my new channel. None of them turned out exactly - or even similar, for that matter - to what I had initially planned, for I found that my original plans turned out to not be quite right for me. Louise, your content prompted me to dive even more deeply into my reasons for being here (on KZbin, not my entire existence), and I wish to thank you for that. I had been attempting to control things beyond my reach. Letting go, and allowing whatever’s next to unfold is an easier said than done sort of thing for me, as one who tends toward a planning habit. I’m figuring out though, that a plan can be sparse and leave room for new opportunities, such as taking a few moments of my morning to pop in here quickly to say Thank You again. Something you said in one of your videos - I don’t recall if it is this one or not - helped me to reframe a challenge area in my life. You said that you do your bookkeeping once a month. *WOW* I had not considered that simplicity for myself before. I’ve got some work to do to get there, but *maybe* August will be the first month in my adult life that I’ll only need to do my bookkeeping on one day. I can almost taste how good that will feel when I meet that goal! The other thing that helped me a lot was when you shared your experiences as a Highly Sensitive Person. I did not realize that was “a thing”, and so I’ve been learning more about HSP, as I have always been one and simply was unaware that there are others who don’t feel it all. There are many other helps as well, but those are the two most potent in this moment. I hope you’ll keep doing what you do for years to come. Your art is lovely, as is your personality & presentation. Cheers!

[@BarKeegan]

I like how you talk about how your video creation process got more complex as you went along, that’s how I’d like to do it myself

[@PriscilaWise]

I miss this kind of video on KZbin: personal, calm and not crazy edited. Thank you for sharing! I need to go back to video… 🙂

[@ArtofRLRoka]

I’m 41 and finally giving my art a real serious chance. I’m so overwhelmed what avenue to take my art, what website, YT- all the marketing involved… Your channel has helped a lot and I’ll continue to watch and share your content.

[@fromdebsstudio2022]

OMG---I am in the obsessed stage at this moment. You are amazing. I am up to 12:57 and everything you have said to this point is me, it is so me. Thank you, thank you, thank you (thank Kelsey Rodreguez. . .who I just found a day or so ago--the days run together for me any more). Okay, got to get this video finished and then get my little self to bed. Much future happiness, positive self-worth, and success to you.

[@LouiseStigell]

Haha, wow. Thank you so much. 🥲🖤 I had a feeling this video would resonate with you. Recognized myself a lot in what you wrote in your other comment. So glad to be of service! You are definitely not alone, and you can totally do this if you want to! 🥳 Let me know if you do, and I will be there to cheer you on. 🤗

[@MonicaMolinar]

I found Louis via Kelsey Rodriguez too. Both are so helpful! I’m heading over to check out your channel next. 😀

[@MonicaMolinar]

What a wonderful sharing. I appreciate your transparency and authenticity. Thank you. Also, thanks for the “slow” showing of your jay paining at the end of May, 2022z I don’t recall the title of that video, but I relaxed deeply as I watched that one - a much needed respite from an otherwise stressful day. 🎨🖌👩‍🎨

[@LouiseStigell]

@@MonicaMolinar Thank you so much, Monica. 🙏🏻

[@missmatti]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Due to some traumatic bullying experiences I had in my childhood, together with this belief I had that you had to be this confident person that naturally took up a lot of space to be on camera (or a performer in general), it was so hard for me to film myself for a very long time. In the beginning, I broke out into tears and felt my throat tense up every time I turned on the camera. I was searching for advice online on how to deal with it, and like you, I couldn't find much beyond some simple 'how to be comfortable on camera' tips. Not bad advice but it wasn't really what I was looking for. For me, it's been a lot of inner healing work, together with what you did in terms of 'exposure therapy'. Seeing & hearing myself on camera and learning to evaluate if it's a good performance or not without bashing myself was an important first step. As time went on I started to see myself differently thanks to filming myself in a positive way. I used to think I wasn't a very expressive person, but that turns out to not be true at all! Also just speaking and articulating my thoughts clearly has been very helpful to building up my confidence.

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you for sharing this. 🖤 I relate a lot to thinking you're not a very talkative/expressive person. I felt that for a long time. But then I realized that I was very talkative, expressive, spontaneous and humurous with my closest friends and family. So I obviously had it in me, under the right circumstances. Now I'm practicing feeling as relaxed and "myself" in front of the camera as I am with my friends. Because I am in fact imagining a close friend on the other side of the lens, and not a huge, faceless, critical crowd. Those mental tricks can make a huge difference. 😊

[@AliCaliA]

"It's liberating to get over yourself"! Yes! This! I've had the same realization during this pandemic. Love your message. I prefer this type of content that feels more personal and real rather than the fully perfectly produced. :)

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you! That means a lot to hear. 🖤🙏

[@CJShopland_Art]

You already have great Camera presence, I’m adhd, extroverted but also camera shy. No where near as confident sounding as you are and I’m year and half in, below 100 subs. I never thought I’d be on video either or photos or selfies either , but 2020 shows cancelled I found myself on KZbin and enjoying editing - just no idea how to film but learning . This was great 😊🥰.

[@VictoriaHannahStudio]

What a fabulous chat this was thank you, Louise. I agree with so much of what you were saying. When I started teaching on Skillshare, I was lucky to get one-to-one guidance, which helped enormously but was still stressful. I started my YT channel only a few weeks ago and I'm still not as comfortable as I am on Skillshare. I think that is because it is accessible to a lot more people, but I love what you said about not caring what others think. I'm a lot older than you so I am very careful about camera angles to the side of my face and that is pure vanity and probably won't go away any time soon because I'm just getting even older....but I still love doing YT! It has given me a lot more confidence in myself which I never had a few years ago. Thanks again Louise for such an insightful chat.

[@mansigoel8732]

I'm trying to switch gears from a very similar background as yours to being a full-time artist. Similar age too! If stumbling upon your video isn't a sign then I don't know what is!! But all that aside, you're hands down the most authentic and relatable person I have come across on KZbin. I'm so grateful to the universe to land me on your video. Thank you for this channel! Sending love and sunshine your way! :) :)

[@LouiseStigell]

Wow, guess I'm not alone then. 😌 Welcome! So glad you stumbled on my video. And thank you so much for those words, you're making me cry. 🖤🥲

[@Luna_moonchild7]

@@LouiseStigell 💗💗💗💗

[@peaceswirl]

So happy the universe put you on my path .

[@LouiseStigell]

Aww thank you. 🥰 The universe rocks.

[@fromdebsstudio2022]

[@IraKane]

You are inspiring, and you have helped me out with my fears about exposing myself on video in general and in KZbin in particular. Thank you, it has been a really nice chat🙂

[@angelascanvasdelight1444]

I'm soooo glad I found your channel I could SCREAM ❣ New subscriber here... introverts unite🤗

[@LouiseStigell]

Wow! That makes me so frickin' happy! Welcome!! 🖤🙏🥳🥰

[@lukamimica7969]

hello from another introvert🥂

[@emmasgardennorway]

This is exactly what I wanted to find when I searched for "introvert youtube"! 😄 When you talked about video as surrender -- amazing. That exactly describes my experience. I started my garden channel to document my garden, but in the process had to learn how to overcome my barriers as an introvert perfectionist. To my surprise, I have found the process of making videos incredibly healing and motivating. Interestingly, I think video making challenges my perfectionism in much the same way as gardening does. I have found that the best thing in both areas can often be to observe lots of advice and then ignore it and do what you want and get it done rather than worrying that it is perfect. Anyway, I love your reflections here, thoroughly enjoyed this. 🧡

[@modalcreative]

A kindred spirit yay! I got a lot from your video as I have a personality just like you. I’m a notebook designer and next year I want to start sharing via video & face to face workshops in my local community on how to make custom notebooks. Your experience of how you started on YT is very helpful and real. Thanks so much 😊

[@sabinemetz]

Wow, this is exactly the pep talk I needed and exactly my struggle. Thank you, I will start in secret and work my way up. ✨

[@MatriarchWellness]

Stalling at the gate of commencement into youtube videos and then I find this. Thank you so much for your transparency. I have such insecurities about being on camera. I know it is a powerful tool that will help others with what I've been called to share. I will try. You have been a great encouragement and I am very grateful 🙏🏽.

[@krc5210]

TY!! First let me say, your videos are very good and you look calm and natural on camera. I have wanted to start a channel and have made several videos but they don't seem good and I can't post them. I feel the same as you described. Ill at ease and I dislike being the center of attention.

[@laurenball_illustrator]

You're an inspiration, I'm glad I discovered your channel! From one introvert to another I completely relate to the intimidation at the beginning, but I knew I just had to take the plunge and make a start.

[@VeraGolosovaArt]

Thank you for this video! I am watching all the videos on your channel slowly. I am as well 37 and started with art later in life. And I still feel very awkward on camera, better than before though. Your channel is definitely one of delights for me. So many ideas resonate and give more insights.

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you Vera, that makes me so happy. 😂 How cool that we've both commited to art later in life. Wishing you all the best, and I've subscribed to your channel as well! 🖤

[@VeraGolosovaArt]

​@@LouiseStigell I was slowly going through your videos, and learnt that you worked with words a lot. Guess what. I was a creative copywriter in ad agencies for 8 years in my day job career. I didn't study game design, though I am very into games and games building, but yeah. I am looking forward to your streaming, I really would love to hang and draw with you:) PS: will you stream here or on twitch? I dipped my toe into streaming a bit, I really would love to do it more frequently.

[@Luna_moonchild7]

This video is so helpful for a camera shy person like me 😅. I thought I was the only one but turns out I'm not the only one.... And this video has helped me a lot in a positive way 😃

[@mistycreates]

This video is very inspirational for me, as I am recovering my Artistic Self, and considering creating a visual channel to document my journey. I like how human you are on camera, as well as through your other videos I've watched. You've shown us how you've eased into starting your channel, without having a lot of production equipment at the outset of this journey. I resonate with how you are genuinely expressing yourself. Thank you, Louise. 💜

[@silendrascraft]

This is such a great video, together with your new video about why you don't want to make so many videos anymore. Thanks so much I try to start a channel and have exactly the same struggles and even though I watched already millions of videos with tips for your first easy KZbin video, yours is the first that makes me really feel like "yes you are right I can do something like that. Simple and without worrying if I embarrasse myself"

[@sydneyofficially365]

You have the most beautiful smile!🥰 and I love how when I’m watching your video I feel like I’m just listening to a friend at a coffee shop. 💕

[@anthonyw2931]

it's quite amazing and something has to be said about our own psyche as human beings. It's baffling to think that you feel that you're not attractive. Goodness! Our minds take us to places in all extremes. I'm an introvert but I have had to develop extrovert tendencies and hide my insecurities very well. Video however is on another level and I'm happy you brought this up. It has given me confidence and determination to start my own channel sometime in the near future.

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you so much! Happy to hear that you've gotten some new confidence and determination. 👌😊

[@snowsjournal]

Great advice, thank you! I've started with youtube in stages, too 😅 I never thought that I would be able to talk in videos, so I started with just music and then started to add some voice-overs. Maybe one day I will be able to actually film myself 😅

[@JHAArtStudio]

I totally relate to almost everything you have said. I am so camera shy i been only doing videos with music and my art with some fun editing. I been so nervous to hear my voice on video or showing my face. You are so inspiring ❤ THANK YOU for doing this video. 💖

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you so much! 😊🖤🙏

[@thehermitessandthedog2966]

Huh I can't tell how much I love your content. I'm really vibing with you.. Really thought not even on KZbin I might find people who are (as awkward felling) like me. Every single word you said describes my exact story here.. I'm so happy I stumbled across this beautiful channel of yours. You're so brave! I've been thinking about doing KZbin now for 5 years and I was always way to afraid, but your story here is what I needed so bad! Your video was now the final trigger for me to start my own channel! Thanks so much for just being so honest about everything. Stay as cool as you are!

[@AngelaWalesArtist]

After years of pretty much avoiding KZbin, I sort of randomly watched a couple of interior design videos (I’m still not sure how they came into my awareness) just a few months ago. And it was like you said, it was like hanging out with them. I used to feel that way about blogging, before all the Instagram and Facebook, and I missed it. Lots of food for thought here. Thank you.

[@samspaintandpyro]

This is exactly the video I needed to see. Today I posted a video of myself on Stories for the first time, and the anxiety that followed has been nearly unbearable. I'm so glad to hear of your experience in such a calm, well-spoken way. Love your videos, thank you for inspiring those of us that are unlike the big KZbin personalities.

[@katesamostudio]

Thank You! It’s soo hard to go through all thoughts and uncertainty in my own head about doing smth (business, project, channel, whatever) just for yourself, it’s somehow relaxing to hear that you’re not the freak and not the only one who deals with it:) one thing to add, I admitted that sometimes it’s easier for me to go out of comfort zone when I’m working for company, and have ‘a task to be done’, so I’m forced to do extraordinary things like presenting to the crowd, or doing video, or sale my work. But when it’s about me and my interests, I’m like ‘I am 5 y.o. girl, I want to seat in my closet and don’t want to talk to anyone’. It’s so exhausting:(

[@mauromantovani5937]

This video is just perfect, you are (or were) far more insecure than you should be. You are beautiful! Thanks for putting yourself out there

[@idraw4me181]

This was great to see, I found your channel after watching a podcast you were on just yesterday. I am just coming back into doing art after a very long hiatus (30+ years) and I am thinking about doing the youtube channel in order to help get a following and help to actually sell my art, so hearing from someone who is an introvert such as I am and seeing that you actually did this and are doing it, helps a lot.

[@FinePickens]

WOW! You have added so much for a new person who may be trying to find the courage to step into the public eye! This was about much more than getting started with KZbin. I look forward to becoming more acquainted as I follow your work.

[@lauradarkdesigns290]

Thank you so much for your words of advise. I also have problems to be on social media, don´t think is a way to be with others, and I so relate to your thoughts about KZbin. Here you feel like you meet other people and know a bit about them. I´m shy I don´t like to speak on the camera or even take pictures of myself. I also realized now that I need art in my life, I always felt that something was missing and I was not complete. My background its arts but I never dedicated myself to it. I went other ways, but now I need it It´s urgent. And your video helps me a lot on be courageous, to have courage to go forward. Thank you, thank you so much. MUCH love from Lisbon.

[@aniaphotouk]

Wonderful video, I will watch it at least few times to give myself courage to finally start with my art channel. I am 40 and since I hit that milestone I am kind of embarrassed about my age and how I look. I know it will take me time to finally do it, this video really helps.

[@KarenDahlquist]

Thank you for making this video! We are very similar in so many ways and I have also believed that I can't express myself verbally -- only through writing and art/graphic design (23 year career and still at it!). I have deep insecurities since childhood on how I look and don't like photo, don't like video... and yet, I have a calling to create a channel. (Not my profile here! Different one) Your humbleness and honesty is REALLY encouraging and refreshing! You have encouraged me, and others who are like us! (quiet, introverted, insecure, creative, calm....) that we do have a voice and that we can be ourselves! Thank you!

[@m.fernandaolayavargas7446]

Hi! 2 years later 😂 but I found your message very inspiring, my first language is spanish and I'm living in France, I struggle with speak naturally and with confidence, I guess is also practice. I hope I can find my personality in this language and I loved the part of "not taking it too serious" thank you! That's one of the reasons I like youtube, the content is not fast food content ❤

[@DanaReneeDaniel]

Thank you so much for vulnerable with your thought process expression of insecurity. I have not been able to KZbin. Get over yourself coming from you in this context really means a lot. Wow. Thanks so much

[@PetitFlorals]

I love this. I'm also an introvert and I just started my channel as well. High five. Love your art and your videos.

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you! How exciting with your channel, wish you the best of luck with it. 😊

[@carlosrodriguez5]

Thanks really valuable your words and sharing your personal experience for making us understand that is ok to be a beginner, and accept and embrace the people we are, and know that we can start and not to wait for the special and delayed "momentum" that won't come unless we get started :) Thanks, God bless you!

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Jouzujoe]

I enjoyed this video - I've tried livestreaming in the past, and that constant awareness of a camera is something that still gets to me. I think your approach of incremental improvements is probably an effective way to tackle this problem. That and I also see a lot of myself in the idea of wanting to be a perfectionist - after all, if it's a photo, you can always delete it or edit later. Video is continuous -.-

[@Mr.Flo.Official]

Love your channel :) This video summarise ME before I started my journey :) Keep it up!

[@vickiwithers2226]

You are a total inspiration Finally someone like me I really believe I can do this now Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@szczuplutka85]

I also noticed that if you look at your videos after some time (a year in my case) there’s a high chance you might like them 😊 this happened to me recently- I reluctantly recorded 2 videos because I was asked to do them 🥺 One of them I still hate and the other one - the one that was more easy going and less factual - I actually love it now 😍 moral of the story: be kind to yourself, 30 years from now you’re going to be in awe that you were so brave or that you were much younger and prettier then 😅

[@stefanieklempau3433]

You are a breeze of fresh air. Thank you!

[@flowerfiend12]

Love it! I laud your bravery and honesty.

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@maryjane3014]

Thanks for sharing your story and this video, I relate on so many levels. You're very inspiring and I'm pleased I watched this. Well done for just starting and putting yourself out there! Just a side note, I would never have known English wasn't your first language! I think you speak beautifully and clearly, with a soft, gentle tone. Love it! I'm so self-conscious about my accent and I seem to gobble my words and not speak clearly... I'm trying to work on it, but I get too excited as I'm going along in my videos and oh dear, the gobbling gets worse! I'm also getting less critical with myself and learning to just accept, love the process and enjoy my journey! Scary, but fun too! Thanks again for your video.

[@ponderingjay]

This is a highly informative video, and I appreciate your authenticity. Like others on this chat, I too am an introvert and looking into starting a KZbin channel. It feels overwhelming. This video will be a valuable tool during the journey. All the best to you, and thank you for posting this video!

[@reeseosbornestudios]

I completely get this I'm about 6 months in doing regular videos and it's a lot to get over. I also enjoy the process of video making but getting over my imperfections, my age, my southern accent that sounds twangy I feel has been hard. Thank you for your honesty. We are in this together! Happy holidays! 🙏⚘🎄

[@LouiseStigell]

We sure are. I get really self-concious sometimes too but try to just ignore it. 😂 Let's keep at it! And happy holidays to you too. 🙏🖤

[@MonicaMolinar]

Reese, your southern twang could be one of the reasons some viewers are drawn to your channel. Be who and how you are. I’m heading over to you channel now. I’ve got some Southern roots. 🥰

[@reeseosbornestudios]

@@MonicaMolinar thank you!!!

[@jasonn7192]

Thankyou Louise. I can feel your energy is super-authentic, that's why I watched this video and subscribed and you have gorgeous eyes. I'm English and you speak better than myself. I love your connection with nature. Always thought about starting a channel, I know 2 people who have, one about art and the other about spiritual awakening. Looking forward to your content. Tills nasta gang (hope that translated) 🙏🤗

[@ann-kristinknardal3164]

Thank you so much for making this video, I actually got emotional watching it. I relate 100% to everything you’re saying, it’s like you’re voicing my actual thoughts 😭❤️ I’ve been thinking about starting a KZbin channel for the longest time, simply because I struggle so much with social media. I’m chronically ill and I can’t possibly keep up with the posting grind. In an attempt to gather some momentum before launching my website I decided to really make an effort on Instagram during October by doing a drawing challenge and live streaming a drawing session every day. I made it through four days before I crashed and burned. The pressure of instagram literally made me sick. It was almost three weeks before I was able to be creative again and my website launch has been delayed. During this time I’ve been thinking a lot about how/if I can share my art and get traffic to my site, without social media. KZbin seems like the way to go, but I’m dragging my feet because of everything you said in this video. I think I was meant to find your channel now 🥰 first I found your quitting Instagram video and then this one 🤩 Going to watch all your other videos now and tomorrow I’ll film myself talking to the camera while I walk my dog 😊 thank you!

[@LouiseStigell]

Wow, your comment made ME emotional. 😅 Thank you so much. I guess you were the one I made the video for. 🖤 I relate so much to everything you're saying about IG. I really don't get how all these other people do it. How they have the creative stamina to keep up with their posting schedule like that. But maybe it just comes down to personal preference. I can see the fun in that type of quick content creation, but I'm just not made for it. I feel a lot better when I can take my time and put out something longer and more worked-through. Sounds like you may be "wired" the same way. Hope you had fun with the dog walk filming! 😁

[@ann-kristinknardal3164]

@@LouiseStigell I'm definately wired the same way, I like to take my time no matter what I do. I'm all about slow living, I can't stand rushing 😅 I too see the fun in making the kind of content that IG wants us to make, but not all the time and all of it at the same time 🥵 After all, I want to spend my time making art, not content. I just want to make pretty things and share it with people who might enjoy it - that's it. I don't have either the time, energy or even the interest, to figure out the secret handshake that unlocks visibility and reach 😅It stresses me out! The idea of KZbin also stresses me out because there is so much I have to learn and overcome if I'm going to do it, but I liked what you said about how it feels like your actually building something and leveling up (I also think in levels btw 😂). I just feel lost on other social media. I never know what I'm doing, I don't feel like I'm getting better at anything. If anything it actually feels like I'm forgetting how to draw because my mind is so preoccupied and frustrated with social media 😳 Haven't been on my walk yet, but I'll try filming later 😬😅 I have to say, the four days of livestreaming I managed to do actually did show me something important. I was amazed at how quickly I became comfortable with talking on the live! I think I would have showed my face and maybe talked to the camera as well, if I had been able to keep it up. So that part of youtubing has actually become a lot less terrifying 😊 Ok, I'm gonna go now! Sorry, I forget myself when I'm writing, I am the queen of long comments 😅

[@LouiseStigell]

Agree! Working hard on a platform is all well and good IF the content you're making continues to have value and get you results. The more time and energy a platform takes, the more it should give back. Feels like the opposite is true with IG right now. I have worries around KZbin too, since it's not my platform and anything can happen. But I will always have all of my videos, and they will still have value in the future, regardless of the state of KZbin. I couldn't say the same thing about my IG profile. 😂 I do miss the casual interactions on IG, getting quick feedback and input and that. Looking forward to getting access to the Community functions here on KZbin for that! 😊 I know I've already said it in the video, but YT has been so much fun and so worth my time from the very beginning. As long as you actually like the process of it, don't worry about the rest. Let yourself be a beginner. Focus on learning one little thing at a time and make better and better videos. And have fun with it! Oh and thank you for the long comments. They're very much welcome. 🥰

[@ann-kristinknardal3164]

@@LouiseStigell Thank you, I think I'll have to give it a go! From what you're saying I think I might actually like it 🤯😅 I just hope it's something I'll be able to keep up with, without triggering flare ups, but I guess I'll never know if I don't try 😊 I really like step-by-step guides to things. Have you come across any good videos or tutorials like that (or maybe you could make one? 😃), on how to start a youtube channel? I would absolutely love it if "the KZbin leveling up game" was a thing 🤩 How fun would it be to start the daunting process of figuring it all out, if you could approach it like a video game with tasks and quests to complete to unlock achievements and leveling up? 😍 But I'll settle for a good step-by-step walkthrough 😅 I'll start by checking out the videos you linked 😊

[@LouiseStigell]

I can't really think of a specific video that shows the exact step by steps. I've sort of puzzled it together with many different tutorials. But start with the suggested channels/videos I list in the description and you'll likely find something close to what you're looking for. I *might* do a video like that in the future, but probably later on when I'm more confident and efficient in my workflow. Still pretty new at this. 😅 God speed! 🥳

[@tortelliniqueen4588]

This deserves more views. Thank you for this I needed to hear it I want to start one but don’t know what to make my videos about. I’m mediocre at a lot of things lol sooo I can’t really teach people.

[@Livelife_light]

Omg! I dont believe that you and I kind-off so similar. Out of many similarities, with you talking about how you started your KZbin channel, feeling odd while taking a selfie - One similarity was - Feeling comfortable about growing older! Like I have been telling all my friends that I am super happy to have grown old; because there is still so much to learn and do. And you are relaxed and not hurrying! :) its calmer right. Many of my facebook friends list do not get it, but my besties get it.

[@draenesteron]

I started asking loads of questions here before watching the whole video, but turned out you practically answered them all, so I removed my comment :D I really like your vids! Keep it up :)

[@MissFluffStudio]

Wonderful insight Louise! 💖🤗 Thank you for sharing your journey. I am just starting out with YT, and the idea of being ok with being bad at it at first, is very freeing! I am definitely in the "sucking more" right now , haha!

[@BarKeegan]

Very inspirational btw, glad I found this video

[@berika6]

Thank you for sharing your journey, I am really happy to come across your channel from another video of yours and this video was also in my recommendations. I loved your sincerity and instantly subscribed. This video almost made me believe I could start a channel myself but I am really bad at talking (even worse than how you described around 23:56 and even in my native language) 😂

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you so much! 🖤🙏 If course you can start a channel. Just start practicing and take it slowly. 😊

[@MonicaMolinar]

Go ahead and make videos in whatever your native language is. You can have subtitles in English for a wider audience if you want to do that, but I can also encourage you to just go for it in any language. I only speak English (currently), but I learn a lot by watching videos not in English. I have two olive trees in my garden, and wanted to learn how to process them myself, without using lye. I watched an Italian grandmother’s process, and didn’t understand what she was saying, but still learned how to do it by watching, and now have a cupboard full of home-processed olives for my family. So, no matter what words you use, or in which language, you have something worth sharing that can help yourself and others. When you start your channel, let me know so I can see what you show. 😀

[@mellisartandcrafts]

I feel seen ❤ Thank you! I needed to hear that today. And we're about the same age 😁

[@tombarrettart]

very useful tips. loved the idea of filming yourself and watching those to get over being on camera. Definitely going to try that.

[@honeybella1929]

This is so fantastic! Keep going mate! you're not alone! I'm vey shy too.

[@LouiseStigell]

Awww thank you! 🙏🖤😊

[@honeybella1929]

@@LouiseStigell You're the most welcome!

[@CJCalvertArt]

We have very similar stories. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@LouiseStigell]

Thank you. 🙏🏻😊

[@michellewaller8363]

thank you, Louise 🙏

[@product_queen]

Thank you for this video

[@soulsupportstudio]

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing, from a fellow introvert. 😊

[@molfa.soleil72]

Thank you for sharing your story and tips! It's inspiring)

[@BethFrostArt]

I love your videos, they make me feel so much better about starting my KZbin journey!

[@theartisthands]

Thank you for sharing your life with me.

[@Silvi-a]

Thank you ❤ helped a lot 🙌

[@mandyturner8703]

Thankyou so much for your videos❤

[@RA_Friedman_Portraits]

Thank you for the inspiration!

[@riot.9]

Thank you for inviting me into your life. You remind me of young Claire Danes..

[@BeckyCarey1]

Love your vulnerable authenticity and how you are sharing your journey of becoming an artist. I feel so inspired to try my own KZbin art journey. Was wondering, do you think it is possible to do art and youtube while working another 35 hr. a week job??? By the way, you are very naturally beautiful on camera, much like a young Claire Danes.

[@The_Wandering_Nook]

Thank you for this vid!

[@calliopelove]

You are inspiring me to do substack and youtube!!! Soon :) Thank you❤

[@bria1648]

Can you make a video on taking photos of art? I'm pretty terrible at it

[@LouiseStigell]

Absolutely! I have a video planned on how I make prints out of watercolor paintings, and taking good photos is a big part of that. So stay tuned for that. 😊

[@thetaxaccountant]

This is me right now, I am shoot scared to upload my video because I am Viet with the thickest aussie accent. So shy 😂

[@LouiseStigell]

Aussie accents are the best! 😍

[@sofilind6037]

❤❤❤

[@MedaHalmaciu]

How did you decide what language to make your videos in? I have been wanting to do videos for quite some time but I just can't make my mind whether to do it in Romanian or English.

[@reginamemoriesforever-vc8ql]

What equipment you use, tools and settings to get this look, and feel in this video?

[@moriahmylod]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been thinking about showing more my art and artist-self on KZbin (highly introverted). Question: Do you ever use your phone to make videos on your channel? Also, what video editor do you use? 🙏

[@LouiseStigell]

I use my phone for some shots, like outdoor ones and most of the painting/drawing footage. I use my DSLR for everything else + thumbnails. And I edit in Adobe Premiere. 😊

[@sandrachaloux]

Love your video. How do you do your editing?

[@LouiseStigell]

In Davinci Resolve nowadays. 😊

[@marianasilvera7915]

This is just what I needed to hear right now trying to do the same. I have a question though, English is my second language too, the first is Spanish, I'm pretty confident in my English though. Did you have doubts on doing your chanel in English or your own language? O don't know if I should try doing both or pick one...

[@bongumenziblose2902]

youre funny, thank you for this