Everything to know about uploading YouTube videos

[@GeaDonnaMoore-h9s]

Oh my goodness!! This man is such a teacher. I thank you so much, Kevin. I'm going to start my KZbin channel in the over 50-year old category. Your videos are so very helpful. I don't know how to do any of this, but with plans to start uploading videos to my own KZbin channel, I'll need to know how to do everything you went over in this video. This is why I'm going to hire (you) Kevin to be my KZbin coach. Thank you for this video and all of your knowledge. Thank you.

[@KevinKolbe]

That is so nice of you to say, thank you!

[@Abcdefghijk-o3h]

Hi Donna. I'm so glad I found Kevin. Cos I have no idea wat I'm doing. LOL enjoy making your videos.

[@universfrancais8997]

@@KevinKolbe Hi bro. What is the best lighting for KZbin video shooting under $250 from Amazon? If possible, what kind of vertical lighting did you use in this video? Thank you.

[@GemRod924]

Thank you Kevin I'm 59 and I've 150 subs hooray 😂😂😂

[@KevinKolbe]

@@GemRod924 Nice!

[@NyeshaNicol3]

Thanks for the consistent information. Small creator here. Just keep pushing everyone.

[@KevinKolbe]

You've got this.

[@jeanshelbybooks]

Yes! I do the same, try to encourage others to go for their goal of being on YT. 😀

[@ebreevephoto]

Getting ready to start a channel - thnx for the help

[@KevinKolbe]

You've got this!

[@ianhepburn6555]

Wow Kevin, what a great resource to go back to when I get my first video ready! Thank you so much! Ian from north of Toronto

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad to hear that. Hey from the US

[@PixelPostcards]

Thank you! Reminded me about Categories and subtitles/ Dubbing! 🤗😮‍💨😅

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome 😊

[@CDRabbitHole]

Even though I've uploaded quite a few this is still a nice refresher course to make sure I'm doing it correctly. Thanks to this video I'll be making a few changes to the way I do it. Thanks!

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@TTvchannel11]

💯

[@markwilkins9048]

Thanks Kevin, this was super helpful; really want to start a channel in 2025 but undecided what it should be about. I am 60, retired, RV across North America and love cooking at my home in SoCal. Your video has reinvigorated me.

[@KevinKolbe]

Super cool. Regarding the "what", watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmtc2Z5d62ggqMsi=iUcoBytHurE3bTGt

[@Johnandjanet]

Started my channel a few months ago still pushing.thanks for the good content.

[@KevinKolbe]

Way to go!

[@SlotSistersSoCal]

Thank you Kevin. Nice to know if our settings are accurate..which I think mine are but am double checking now :).

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad to help

[@Aztec73]

Thank you 😊

[@paulbohn1971]

I just turned 59 and started a youtube channel i always wanted to be on youtube

[@KevinKolbe]

Nice!

[@jeanshelbybooks]

🎉🎉 That’s awesome! I hope it is amazing for you. 😊

[@Gigmaster]

Thanks Kevin!

[@KevinKolbe]

You got it dude!

[@downtownlee]

Kevin, your videos are helpful in understanding KZbin as a content creator. I appreciate your thorough descriptions. Thank you!

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@GeaDonnaMoore-h9s]

He's definitely a teacher.

[@shegrowsingreenville]

Excellent breakdown. Thank you for this!

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome!

[@alabamacountry9127]

Thank you for all the help. Awesome. Have a Blessed Day✅️🫂

[@KevinKolbe]

You are so welcome!

[@jykpr]

Thanks for all the useful info. I'm sure you get this a lot...but did anyone ever tell you you look exactly like Richard Jenkins the actor...with longer hair. Even your voice is similar. I seriously thought he picked up a side hustle. 😂😂😂 Thanks for all the info and support! ❤

[@KevinKolbe]

Hadn't heard that one before.

Thank you sir ❤❤❤

[@KevinKolbe]

Sure thing.

[@benicio1967]

I always appreciate your sound advice Kevin. Thank you so much for sharing this. We really need people like you to teach us. Really valuable information.

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome! Glad to help

[@jaketuckeyimages]

I just created my channel. I use your teaching all the time. Thank you from a 50ish year old computer illiterate guy.

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad the videos help. Thanks for watching.

[@jeanshelbybooks]

Thank you for this! Can’t wait to try these tips to grow my community of ‘Jeanies.’ Almost to 350!😊🎉

[@KevinKolbe]

Very cool!

[@jandreaone]

THANK YOU!!! I SOOOOOOO NEEDED THIS🙏🏾

[@TraceyPoland]

I was curious if we should put in the country or not… I turned it on later on after my last video was published but who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️ I like your shirt! You should do a little studio tour of your trinkets and pictures behind ya sometime!

[@KevinKolbe]

Good question. It might help but I would assume based on your IP, KZbin knows where you are. Oh, cool ideas for the studio tour...thanks!

[@anapovse]

Thank you.

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome!

[@JasonGould-LeadershipLife]

Thanks for all this guidance! Very Timely and relevant in my journey!!!

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it helped. Thanks

[@STYLISA]

This is a really helpful video. Thanks for sharing.💕

[@KevinKolbe]

You are so welcome!

[@susiebyler5226]

WOW! So much information that I had no idea. Thank You Kevin..

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome!

[@coolworldpopculture]

Thank you so much. This is quite inspiring. Take good care.

[@ADAtrips]

I learned stuff. Thanks you older 40 years guy. 🌴🌴Aloha

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad you learned something! Aloha back! 🌴🌴

[@jeanshelbybooks]

Those of us over 40 can still learn! 😂😂 😀

[@Finewoodworkingofsc]

Great information, Kevin. Thanks.

[@KevinKolbe]

Sure thing!

[@featherstonehobbies]

Hi kevin ive done it with your help my first 2 videos are up and running lighting was an issue on the first one but i managed to make my first thumbnail my second one is an approvement better thumb nail and a hook video and a close video with a link to my first video

[@KevinKolbe]

LET'S GO!!!

[@kinetics_highperformance]

Thank you for giving me the motivation as a 45 year old who’s been in the sports performance industry for over 20 years to do KZbin. It has been especially difficult seeing as today my industry is dominated by the young bucks of the world. My super power is my brain but my industry seems to favor the biceps 😅 Keep on doing what you are doing because I’m sure for every 1 of me, there’s probably thousands not getting enough support or motivation to get online. 🙏🏽

[@KevinKolbe]

Appreciate that.

[@vivianhudacek1556]

This was great! I stopped several times to replay parts. Also took notes on the whole thing. Thank you SO MUCH! You’re a good teacher!

[@KevinKolbe]

So nice of you to say! Thanks for watching!

[@arnoldindustries6983]

I'm considering starting a KZbin channel and I am well over 40. Currently I am trying to educate myself first so that I am literate in the subject and understand what I am doing and why moving forward. I've watched quite a few similar videos and I've decided on using your videos pretty much exclusively during this period. Your articulation and method of instruction are simple, clear and superior to most of the others. As an older individual I understand how valuable that is when learning a new concept. Thank you.

[@KevinKolbe]

Really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

[@AtortAerials]

Thanks I'm 52 and this is literally the first video on how to use KZbin that was pleasant to watch and made total sense. You got a nice vibe and approach thank you. Inspiring me to grow my channel this year that's my plan: just turned 6k subs really want to make this into much more. Aloha

[@KevinKolbe]

Very cool. Appreciate that, thank you!

[@lunazamoracreative]

Great to know!

[@jkadbhjadhboa]

You have quickly moved up into my Top-3 (if not Top-2) rotation of creators. Great videos!

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks! I really appreciate that.

[@pameliarobinson7557]

Thank You! This video was very helpful!❤

[@KevinKolbe]

You're so welcome!

[@BoReynolds]

KEVIN! How are you able to ZOOM in and out? Which screen recording software do you use? Just curious. Great info buddy, thank you!

[@KevinKolbe]

I used Tella to record this. Link (affl): tella.tv/?via=kevin-kolbe

[@GeaDonnaMoore-h9s]

Thanks!

[@KevinKolbe]

Really appreciate that! Thank you!

[@GeaDonnaMoore-h9s]

​@KevinKolbe Oh, thank you. I can't afford your coaching services, yet. Not yet. In the mean time your in-dept videos are helping me so very much. God willing Kevin I'll start uploading videos to KZbin in February 2025. Kevin get this, with my camcorder. That's right! I bought one a few years ago from a home shopping channel. Fresh from the box, with all the packing paper and everything. My Android mobile phone doesn't hold a lot of recorded time so I remembered my camcorder, I pulled it out from wherever I had it at home and proclaimed, this will do! When I saw your video about was it a Nano Pro or something like that, I used that as conformation. For now recording with my camcorder is going to be just fine. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. God willing come February 1st 2025 I'm doing it! I've set me a date. I'm learning from you. I'm preparing. I want to do this! Yes!! Thanks for sharing all of your professional knowledge. I truly appreciate it. I really do.

[@Abcdefghijk-o3h]

Oh my word. So overwhelming. So much to know. 🤔

[@KevinKolbe]

Most things worth it are 😁

[@olivecooke9871]

Hi there. I love your tips and guidance. I’m almost ready to start my channel but I’m wondering if I can use my iPad to upload and add KZbin music, or whether I’ll need to use a laptop?

[@KevinKolbe]

Sure. It may be limiting depending on the program but yes you can.

[@jeanshelbybooks]

I wish you the best!! 🍀🍀

[@olivecooke9871]

@ Thank you ☺

[@olivecooke9871]

Thank you so much 😊

[@katdobvines]

Wonderful video, thank you! I've watched this twice while uploading my video.

[@KevinKolbe]

Really appreciate that!

[@MaxNeanderthal]

Hi Kevin! Thank you so much for this video! I need to ask two questions if I may please. First, if I would like an artificial voice to read a text for me on a video, how do I make that happen? Second, am I allowed by KZbin to take a footage from another channel, and show it in my video, of course siting the source? Thank you! 🙏

[@KevinKolbe]

Lots of programs out there than can translate text into AI voices. I haven't used them so just Google it and make sure to check the terms of service. Regarding using someone else's footage, better to ask them.

[@MaxNeanderthal]

@KevinKolbe Thank you Kevin!

[@jpinlasvegas1736]

Love your videos. You have a great voice!!! You should do movie reviews if you like movies!!😊

[@KevinKolbe]

Appreciate that. I do love movies...when I have time to watch them. 😁

[@LynneRedick-su1ji]

Hi Kevin! I’ve been uploading on my phone vs. laptop. Do you think that makes a difference because my channel is not growing. Thanks 😊

[@KevinKolbe]

Nope. All about the content not the gear. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzSgIh3nJxobNksi=vKYRpmRCtrrxuJvh

[@jacquelineyoung-landi1707]

Omggggg I needed this thanks Jacque

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad it helped.

[@feliciaflinders]

❤ great simple clear explanation 👏

[@KevinKolbe]

Glad you liked it

[@SuongVanchhay]

Thanks for sharing dad 🎉

[@CreativeThinking52]

Hello Kevin, Thanks for the awesome breakdown. Have a great day.📝👍510 likes

[@KevinKolbe]

Sure thing

[@Abcdefghijk-o3h]

Hi Kevin! Hope u well. Awesome

[@KevinKolbe]

Thanks! You too!

[@Abcdefghijk-o3h]

@KevinKolbe hi. I will go through all your videos step by step. Tx so much. I already subscribed to u earlier as well . My brothers name was also KEVIN. Tx a million.

[@juergenjaeger5814]

Thanks Kevin for your advice! Will Upload my first video tomorrow 😀

[@KevinKolbe]

Yes!

[@Worldaroundme15]

Thank you for teaching 😊 it really helped me ❤

[@KevinKolbe]

You're welcome 😊

[@NeedNeverGetOld]

Hi Kevin! Firstly we want to thank you for doing this channel. We started our new KZbin channel 3 weeks ago and we think it’s doing pretty good so far as we are almost at 200 subs in just 3 weeks. We’ve used a lot of your guidance to get us to where we are today so thank you so much! Secondly, I saw that you uploaded a video file and then changed the title to a different name than what the video file was named. We saw on another tutorial video, from a different channel, that said the video file name should always be the same as what the title of the video will be named. Do you have any feedback or guidance on that? Or do we even need to worry about that in your opinion? We would love to know your thoughts.😊

[@KevinKolbe]

Appreciate the comment. Regarding file name. Makes ZERO impact. Like none. Maybe a long time ago it did, but it's one of those "hacks" that isn't yet just won't die.

[@NeedNeverGetOld]

@@KevinKolbe Amazing!!! We are so happy to hear this and thank you for the prompt reply. We appreciate all that you do for us so much!

[@Syrilian]

I've heard that if you are a new or small channel you don't want to check to notify subscribers because if they don't view it, KZbin won't push the video out to more people. Is this true?

[@KevinKolbe]

Not necessarily. One of those "hacks" that you don't need to focus on.

[@PixelPostcards]

Thank you, I had the same question

[@RomainCalmandKeepStitchin-w2z]

Kevin, do you have a video or could you show, how to add a montage of pictures at the very start of a video?

[@KevinKolbe]

No but good idea for one. Thanks

[@RomainCalmandKeepStitchin-w2z]

@@KevinKolbe You're welcome. I'll be watching for it.

[@heatherszenfulcrochet]

I have heard its better to upload through KZbin studio? I have done it for last couple videos and they didnt get very many views. What do you suggest?

[@KevinKolbe]

As opposed to...?

[@heatherszenfulcrochet]

@KevinKolbe instead of within KZbin itself

[@KevinKolbe]

KZbin Studio is the only way to upload a video.

[@vivianhudacek1556]

⁠@@KevinKolbeSomeone on another channel said the only way was through KZbin, which I thought was really weird & confusing. I’m going with your info.

[@danielwalter324]

This is just what I needed thanks so much. I have 3 themes , my art my music I make and a travel vlog. Should I use 3 different titles channels or combine somehow to reflect my passions? Big thumbs up to you Sir. Dan

[@KevinKolbe]

One is hard enough. Multiple channels will take a lot more work and focus.

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123]

Is there anything wrong with uploading from my phone?

[@KevinKolbe]

Nope

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123]

@KevinKolbe - new subscriber here from Australia too, Cheers 🍻

[@KevinKolbe]

@@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE123 Cool! Hey from the US

[@jeffaltier5582]

This is off topic, but if you are starting a channel, how many videos should you have ready to go before you start? Should you have the first half dozen ready so you can publish on a regular basis while you are filming new ones? Or just upload as you go regardless of the timeframes?

[@KevinKolbe]

Depends on your schedule and goals. Getting too far ahead can work against you if you're not used to producing or miss an opportunity because you're so far ahead. There is no right number. Just what you feel works for you.

[@universfrancais8997]

Hi bro. What is the best lighting for KZbin video shooting under $250 from Amazon? If possible, what kind of vertical lighting did you use in this video? Thank you.

[@andreahalverson4547]

Thanks again for another great video. I’m having difficulty uploading to my new channel, and can’t figure out why. I am using the correct format, and the videos are not longer than 10 minutes, but won’t load beyond 5% even after leaving them overnight. Internet seems ok, although it’s not super fast on uploads… Any ideas? I use iPhone and iPad Pro. Thanks again for such helpful content!

[@KevinKolbe]

Make sure your channel is verified (free and easy). Watch this to help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5mwaIV5f5KXhq8si=XWbt-t5s_e5WGSC6

[@grounded-beef]

Morning and thank you you’ve help me so much. So if I set all that on my computer mostly if I set links in the description that I use on every video will they show up if I upload a video from my phone? I hope that question makes sense.😊 have a great day!

[@KevinKolbe]

It does and yes they will.

[@grounded-beef]

@@KevinKolbe aw thank you soooo much I’ve really been struggling with that I didn’t know how to do that. Thank you!!!

[@voicevamp]

One more question... I've noticed that some creators post long form vertical video. Does this make a difference as far as growth?

[@KevinKolbe]

It's just another way to create. A certain type of video doesn't necessarily grow a channel more than another.

[@leadwithjim]

I am in my backend, looking through as you show this... and I see that I don't have automatic dubbing as an option. How do I get this as an option?

[@KevinKolbe]

It's being rolled out so keep checking.

[@leadwithjim]

@ ok! Awesome thank you

[@paragian1]

Awesome video!! One question… Can I go back to already posted public videos and add end screens, or is that only done during the initial upload process?

[@KevinKolbe]

You can add during or after or change them at any time too.

[@dmjames1972]

Kevin, I rewatched this as it’s so good but still not sure when you add your little subscribe button in the lower right corner? Is that done when creating the video or somewhere in this stage? Also is end screen added to total time of the video your created or is it cutting into the end of your video already created? (I added a closing already with a thanks for watching and please subscribe but couldn’t figure out how to add subscribe button. Thanks.

[@wordplaywonders-m4e]

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[@jmg1231]

Do you recommend trademarking youtube channel name?

[@KevinKolbe]

Depends on what you plan on doing with it and is it trademark able.

[@jmg1231]

@ I want to create a channel with a generic name such as "GoalReach" and do self help talking head videos... I just want to ensure someone down the road can't sue me telling me I can no longer use the name... Possibly do consulting and publish books down the line through the channel.

[@raw_interviews]

Hi Kevin, did you produce this video with Camtasia? Thanks in advance for your reply. Kind regards from Germany, Tom

[@KevinKolbe]

No. Used a program called Tella 👉 (affl) tella.tv/?via=kevin-kolbe

[@raw_interviews]

@@KevinKolbe Thanks for the info Kevin

[@dmjames1972]

Kevin, I rewatched this as it’s so good but still not sure when you add your little subscribe button in the lower right corner? Is that done when creating the video or somewhere in this stage? Also is end screen added to total time of the video your created or is it cutting into the end of your video already created? (I added a closing already with a thanks for watching and please subscribe but couldn’t figure out how to add subscribe button. Thanks. P. S. I noticed your file name has spaces. Is there any advantage to ever take those out? And wouldn’t “v2” not help you for seo? Your thoughts please. Thanks again!!

[@KevinKolbe]

If you're talking about the Subscribe button in the lower right of the video, I cover that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZaQinutgbONqLMsi=Lnz6AtNwIF4LfPNn No, end screens don't change the length of your video. End screen elements are added on top of your video if that makes sense. File names have ZERO impact on anything KZbin related.

[@tasha24-7]

Hey Kevin, I'm not monetised.... yet But is there a way you can understand whether or not your video contains sensitive information..... it would be cool/ easier if there was a specific list.... or what dyou think?

[@KevinKolbe]

KZbin gives you some guidelines, even though they can be somewhat vague and not cover everything, which would be hard to do. Best to figure out what you feel is the way to go.

[@tasha24-7]

@KevinKolbe thanks

[@robins_nest_]

Do you have a video talking about KZbin Premium?