how to make your FIRST YouTube video (even if you're not ready)

[@MSGrantMusic]

I love that Gling has sponsored a few of your videos. 1) You deserve it 2) Gling is AMAZING and saves so much time!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh right?!? I’m such a fan of their product, and it’s SO FRICKIN COOL that they’re able to sponsor these videos!!!

[@personne_lambda]

You are really a master of video scripting and marketing. You have the ability to turn complex things to simple concepts, but most importantly to turn those simple concepts to a masterpiece of attention grabbing and holding, that is actually nice to watch and calming. keep grinding. ❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh thank you so, so much 😭 that really means a lot to hear 💙 I’m so glad you enjoy the videos!

[@coldlikeyassine]

The absolute MASTER at simplifying the game of KZbin. Hands down the most underrated creator in the helping creators category

[@AprilynneAlter]

😭😭😭 thank you so, so much for the kind words!! That really means so much to hear 💙

[@anassaidi1723]

there is no way you dropped this video at the PERFECT time , thank you so much ! My goal is to film and publish my first video before 2025

[@AprilynneAlter]

I LOVE THIS!!! Getting in a week before everyone else starts 💪 You got this!! Come update me when it’s out :)

[@Lzlixty]

your thumbnail video literally changed my whole youtube journey! I will never forget you when I become successful :D

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh I’m so happy to hear that!!! So glad it was helpful to you :)

[@CorazonDesignsandpeople]

Who would not want to watch this creative idea?❤❤❤Awesome. Wow!!! That’s a great content layout and idea.. The phasing is just amazing. You’re great girl 👌👌👌

[@SleepStoriesByEli]

Highlight of the day is when there's a notification on the bell and its one of your videos. The information, the editting and the way its all presented is a masterclass in how to get the message across. Thanks! 🙏

[@AprilynneAlter]

Ahhh this is so kind!!! Thank you so, so much for watching, and for the kind words 💙 I really appreciate it!

[@riddlemeunknown6260]

I recently got recommended your channel and I've been binging some of your vids. All of them are packed with so much amazing info that I can't even imagine how long it would take to come up with a single vid. Idk how you do it but so glad you are doing it. Just wanted to thank you for all the amazing sharing and looking forward to your future vids❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@AprilynneAlter]

Awww thank you so much for the kind words 😭😭 I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the videos!! 💙

[@riddlemeunknown6260]

@AprilynneAlter keep up the great work!

[@keleabetswemorena6880]

I'm that guy who said i havent filmed in a year. Pleased to report that i am working on my first video of the year. This is a good brusher for me

[@AprilynneAlter]

HECK YES YOU GOT THIS!!! 👏

[@stevethomas74]

Great video, April !😃 I am lapping up a lot of this type of content as I am going to be tentatively stepping into the world of content creation, once my budget set up all gets delivered in Jan! (I've managed to get a PC with 32GB Ram, because my current 4GB will not be sufficient for even basic editing software so I found out, a very cheap video camera, desktop mic and a tripod all for under £450 or roughly $700!). I wish you and everyone else on here on a similar path, all the continued growth and success for the future! 🙂👌

[@CorazonDesignsandpeople]

Who would not want to watch this creative idea?❤❤❤Awesome. Wow!!! That’s a great content layout and idea.

[@FacelessStudy]

I'm a massive fan of your videos Aprilynne! I would love a video on how you do your visuals :)

[@jacoboreyesphd]

Thank you very much Aprilynne for your awesome videos! you are a great inspiration to many of us!🙏🙏🙏

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much for watching!! 💙

[@theetravelhippie]

this video was literally everything! i feel so much more confident to take my channel to the next level. thank you!❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

ahhhh I'm so happy you found it helpful!!! you got this 💙

[@seabrookel5037]

Another terrific video! Your vids are so informative and engaging to watch. I had to laugh when you said filming was the hard part. I find filming relatively easy - it’s the editing step where I tend to procrastinate and grumble the whole time, and inevitably rush it cuz I just want to be done with it. 😆 You do an inspiring job with yours.

[@AprilynneAlter]

Wow! I definitely look forward to filming the least - I have to hype myself up a TON in order to get it done. Editing is actually one of my favorite parts - I just get to sit back with some tea and edit away!

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

Another Banger Aprilynne !!! 🔥

[@AprilynneAlter]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@HeyJimmyVids]

Love your videos! So motivating...thank you!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much for watching!!! 💙

[@BigA_bro]

can’t wait for the editing video 🙏

[@AprilynneAlter]

It’s coming next!!

[@BigA_bro]

@ the goat🙌

[@FehPacini]

Thank you! Your video is amazing and has been really helpful to me. Sending hugs from Brazil!

[@AprilynneAlter]

I’m so glad this video was helpful for you!!! Sending love to Brazil 💙

[@leshafield]

thank you, Aprilynne, as always on top )

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so much for watching 💙💙

[@andrewcabiso4088]

She's back!

[@AprilynneAlter]

I'm back!!

[@Israel_Eleojo]

I made the decision of pressing record & hitting publish, and and happy to have done that. Even though I'm not so cool with the progress yet, believe I'm getting there .... One step at a time ❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

That's so huge!!! The first step is the most important of them all!

[@cartoonhyperfixated]

NEW APRILYNNE POST 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AprilynneAlter]

WOOOO WE’RE DOING IT!!!

[@Sina_Faghani]

Useful and helpful, like always . Thank you for your videos ❤❤

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you so, so much for watching!! 💙

[@HomegirlAstrology]

I haven't published anything in forever but it's a good time to come back better. Working on my script right now. Aiming to publish on January 2, 2025. 💫

[@AprilynneAlter]

Heck yes!!! So excited for you!!

[@sleevenocardbehind]

Me still watching the whole video even though I'm long past my first upload

[@AprilynneAlter]

Hahaha I appreciate you!! 💙

[@Rootscogoogleads]

Great information!! You should totally put this all into a notion template!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@AprilynneAlter]

I definitely could!! For now I just have the infographic at the end of the video, so hopefully that's helpful too!

[@sicshop]

Let’s go!!! I’m “ ready😅!!”

[@AprilynneAlter]

HECK YEAH YOU ARE!!!

[@CrabappleKing]

Perfect timing! I am just about to start in the new year :)

[@AprilynneAlter]

You got this!!! 💙💙

[@GrowingConfidence]

Great inspiration. I post a short everyday but tried to sit and talk to the camera 4times now and hat off to anyone who can do it

[@AprilynneAlter]

You can do it too!! Maybe this video is your sign to try again ;)

[@AbenezerYohannes-z4h]

Your my favorite youtuber so far

[@AprilynneAlter]

😭😭😭 I’m honored!! 💙

[@ssk5619]

you won't believe me but I was just thinking about your challenge an hour ago litritlty I was like sad because you didn't upload but to my surprise you did !!!really good job wish you the best 😊

[@AprilynneAlter]

Wow, that’s crazy! Thanks for thinking of me :) and don’t worry, I’m still 100% on it!!

[@ssk5619]

🎉❤😊

[@DanvsIExplains]

I already have a very successful KZbin channel and I am now about to start a new channel of my own which will also feature my face.Since the day I made this comment, it has more than 200k subscribers and I want to start a new channel in which I myself am also a channel with like faces. This channel is my faceless, so what do you guys think? 🎉

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Still watching this awesome video from the beautiful Aprilynne even though my first video was originally a video in the gardening niche in 2022 on a previous channel that I have deleted. Love 🥰 this video and looking forward to the other 2 videos Aprilynne has planned in her 4 videos in 28 days challenge (She can do it). Love 💕 Aprilynne.

[@AprilynneAlter]

I really appreciate you David!! And yep - 2 videos down, 2 to go! Halfway there!!

[@MaximoJoshua]

Great video, as usual...but I do wish there was a section on "Where will I upload this to?" Should you start a new channel, or should you just use the same channel you watch KZbin with. If you are going to pick some sort of niche, how should the name of the channel reflect that? I think this is one of my personal biggest barriers, because I have like 5 different ideas for what the channel should be called...also, the last step, when you upload, it would be great to see how you actually do that part...

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you for your feedback! I’d say just use the same channel you watch KZbin with (the algorithms are completely different). And channel name is something you can always change later, but the easiest way to go is just using your name as the channel name! That way, if your niche changes over time, your channel name is consistent

[@MaximoJoshua]

@@AprilynneAlter thank you! I guess I'll just start and see where it takes me...

[@Benjymations]

Fun Fact! Some small creators that I know had 3K Subs in a Month because the creator didn't expect that to happen over a 1st video to blow up.

[@AprilynneAlter]

It’s definitely possible! But I usually recommend people don’t go into it with those types of expectations - it can make it feel like there’s too much pressure placed on their first video to succeed, which can make it feel even harder to start!

[@ChasquiSoy]

Right in time. We are so in sync. Crazy. Gracias por tanto, perdon por tan poco 🥺

[@AprilynneAlter]

You got this!!!

[@howtoielts]

Amazing editing! Did you edit this yourself?

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you!! This video was edited by a combination of me and my producer :)

[@unifpier]

Thank you! good vid!

[@AprilynneAlter]

So glad you liked it!

[@thedadamer]

True you don’t need expensive equipment to make a video. I personally think limitations bring out creativity.

[@AprilynneAlter]

It’s truly wild how much is possible using just the equipment we have!

[@akashrecorded]

Hey Alter, here's my opinion on this video. After watching the whole video, I genuinely feel that this was JUST an overview on making videos for KZbin. Though it was a mistake to put the Titles and Thumbnails at the foremost and NOT at the last. Overall, I genuinely didn't find Enough information to MAKE IT ON KZbin. But, I appreciate your efforts for the Editing part.

[@AprilynneAlter]

I have a lot of other videos on my channel that focus on KZbin growth! This video was specifically meant to help beginners get STARTED, an often putting too much emphasis on strategy & growth is what prevents them from making their FIRST KZbin video to begin with!

[@Hibban.]

So great video 😊

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you!!

[@kidplayzyt123]

Hey Aprilynne, I'm a huge fan and I think your tips are very useful. But my problem is I'm a gaming channel without showing my face or voice, so what can I do ?

[@AprilynneAlter]

So many of the same principles apply! Even without your face or voice, think about why someone would watch. What type of value are they getting from the video? Based on that, what’s the promise, progress, and payoff you can set up? Those points won’t be expressed with your face or voice, but they should still be there in the edit

[@BlackBird-Startup-Stories]

Great video! I’m going to publish my first video on December 30th

[@AprilynneAlter]

YESSSSS you got this!!!!

[@ravikumarnayak1863]

Can you please tell me which fonts you use for your viseos and thunbnails ans editing software please.. Im waiting from 1month to hear from you.

[@AprilynneAlter]

I use primarily Avenir, Century Schoolbook, and Baloo! And I use DaVinci Resolve :)

[@ravikumarnayak1863]

@@AprilynneAlter Thank you

[@AJaguar1]

Yayy 2/4 ✅

[@AprilynneAlter]

Halfway done babyyyy 🔥

[@kubaaaaaaaa]

Is it a good idea to "go big" on the first video? I have a lot of ideas that I think would be very good, but I am scared that if I go for the big idea as my first video it won't reach anyone as my KZbin channel is not established yet

[@AprilynneAlter]

I’d say the biggest priority is just getting SOMETHING out. If the pressure or fear behind making a “big” video is holding you back from starting, I’d pick a smaller idea that feels easier to execute!

[@kubaaaaaaaa]

@ thank you! Merry Christmas

[@DiakaMelendez]

Omg yes I started in March and it took almost 6 months to get to 500! ❤Realistuc expectations and I hit 7,000 last week! 🎉

[@AprilynneAlter]

That’s so huge!!! Major congratulations!!

[@TheMoreEstates]

I love this channel

[@AprilynneAlter]

and this channel loves you 💙

[@iykomusic]

Start before you are ready!

[@AprilynneAlter]

Say it louder for the people in the back 👏👏

[@Hibban.]

I lov tis vidio 😊

[@ravikumarnayak1863]

Thank you

[@AprilynneAlter]

Thank you for watching!!

[@ravikumarnayak1863]

@@AprilynneAlter thank you

[@BatshevaDueck.]

my video better be out by next Sunday lol

[@AprilynneAlter]

HECK YEAH BATSHEVA YOU GOT THIS!! 🔥🔥

[@NotEvenATim]

yes pls i haven't made a long video for months now

[@AprilynneAlter]

This is your sign!!!

[@nihal5658]

I noticed that even after 1 hour of publishing the video this very video has only 345 views even though she has 60k+ subs. her Highest viewed video has 1M+ views which killer intro. Her content is good but the style is exactly similar from rest of the videos. It also feels like she is repeating all the stuff. No hatred towards her actually her videos helped me a lot but when I saw the video and uploaded time with only 345 views even though she has 60k+ subs I think viewers are getting bored with this style. Even her thumbnails are almost similar. I could be wrong though but that's what I think...

[@AprilynneAlter]

I appreciate your thoughts, but that first hour performance is actually quite normal for my channel! Most of my videos get the majority of their views up to a few weeks AFTER a video is first uploaded My hypothesis is that because this video is so beginner-focused, while a lot of my core audience is more immediate, it’ll have a slow start but will grow more over time from SEO A lot of people ask me how to make their first KZbin video, so I wanted to add something very beginner-focused to my catalog of videos :)

[@HunterElliott13579]

was that THE WAY OF KINGS!?!

[@AprilynneAlter]

YES IT WAS AND AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS LEATHER-BOUND EDITION AT THAT!!

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

Personally I think channel focus is overrated. It takes a while to get good at edting and learning to record. The more you do it the better. If you know your focus even better but just start getting the reps in.

[@AprilynneAlter]

You definitely learn so much just by doing!! And oftentimes, you only really discover what you want your niche to be after the process of making videos for a while

[@ruthagbas]

I’m going to publish my first video on the 30th of December 2024, and I’ll update this comment once I do it 😅

[@AprilynneAlter]

Heck yeah!!! Looking forward to the update :) you got this!!

[@matt_y_t]

Pleaseeee help me I want to be a better creator like you.