How to Make Your First YouTube Video (START to FINISH) 🚀

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Question of the Day 💡How many videos have you posted on KZbin? Let us know! ** This video is sponsored by Epidemic Sound. Get a 30-Day Free Trial here: ThinkMediaSounds.com

[@TravelwithYiew]

Thanks for this awesome starter kit! :) I have created 85 videos thus far! Hope to continue to come up with meaningful and valuable content for the KZbin community and beyond. Cheers to 2022!

[@GrowthGangSid]

What kind of tripod were you using could you add the link please.

[@laurasirresistibletreats.]

I've posted 25 videos so far. I'm 4 months in and hoping for the best in 2022. Thanks for the awesome tips!

[@ViDZ-el9km]

*_about 30 on my current channel but my old one had like 80_*

[@theemerald4912]

I just started a channel and I do not have any vids yet

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Such good tips! My first video was delayed and delayed b/c I was nervous or felt I didn’t have the right equipment. Once I pressed record there was no turning back! I just passed 1000 subscribers and am so grateful for this channel helping me to do that!

[@nolanmolt]

Wow, so cool and congrats!!!

[@CharlonClarke]

congrats! I'll be there right behind you! I feel once you get over that hump you simply take off from there!

[@carmenbenyair6384]

How long did it take you to reach 1000 subscribers? I haven’t started yet. Congrats by the way….

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@carmenbenyair6384 it took me 2.5 years. It would’ve happened faster but I was very inconsistent at the beginning and did not niche down fast enough.

[@dasprinzip1091]

To those of you who are just starting out like me, I say this, passion for your subject and consistency bloody works!

[@haramrit09k]

Editing 101: 9:03 - Edit your A Roll (main video) 9:15 - Edit your B Roll (supporting shots, shots that you take to elaborate on whatever you’re talking about) 9:25 - Add music This is what I struggle with, A LOT. Thanks for this video, it was really helpful! 🫶

[@sandycummings4791]

I agree I’m an older woman and this is my biggest fear! It’s like sometimes technology goes over my head

[@ryanruizzz]

Finally gained the confidence to start my own channel! Thank you for the inspiration!! Good luck to everyone out there, you got this👍🏽

[@myhappylittlecrib]

yeah, I am motivated to continue my KZbin Channel, gain confidence here that I can do it.

[@HeyEveryoneHi]

nice channel man, keep it up!

[@ryanruizzz]

@@HeyEveryoneHi really appreciate that! Thanks, I’ll definitely keep at it💪🏽

[@CookieSlayer-o612]

Noice

[@SpeedMcqueenJr-jbiamthegoat]

Thanks for letting me knowing!😄

[@cute.bunnies-and-banana]

thank you so much! I'm new on youtube so this helped a lot.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

A dream without action can become a nightmare.

[@CharlonClarke]

wow, that's deep. nice quote!

[@ChiChi-yh3xw]

So true. I feel so lost. I want to create content but just need some one on one help. I'm willing to pay someone but its not easy to find someone.

[@OnlineHustleDad]

I didn't know about the watch connecting to the iPhone to control the camera on the phone. Learned something new. Thank you.

[@nolanmolt]

Ya I love using that! So convenient 🙌🏻

[@lynnettenadeau4493]

Thanks for being so informative. I’m trying to put together faceless video (too shy to have my face out there, lung condition makes speaking difficult), but putting together the video with voice is very time consuming. How can I speed it up in CANVA, or is there something else I could use to generate speech with video? Thanks so much for your content.

[@nhungnguyencooking]

Thanks for sharing great tips. I remember that I used an iPhone 6s to make my first video and I don't know anything about filming, I started to learn from 0. I think with YT, we need to be consistent on this journey, improve content everyday, it's not a story of 1-2 months, when you focus on what, you will get results from it.

[@CharlonClarke]

interesting you say that because my first video was on a Iphone 6s!

[@TravelwithYiew]

Indeed, I am shooting on my iPhone too! It's pretty awesome and easy to just whip out the phone and shoot!

[@markmalanaphy3374]

We learn something new everyday from Sean's videos. I think we will never stop learning.. so much great stuff plus everyday something new comes along

[@joexdeleted3892]

I have pretty much all my equipment to start filming and I have to owe a lot of the information I got from you guys. y'all have seriously put in the work doing these videos helping people. Thanks!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Just start! 😉

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks so much for that feedback!

[@markmalanaphy3374]

They are good..and we saw quite a few that tried to teach this stuff

[@havewheelswilltravel]

I’ve made 6 videos so far using what I’ve learned watching these videos. I have to say, the point about scripting and not trying to write a full on script is very helpful. Also, the point on how to record the video (just start the sentence again if you get it wrong) is so helpful. Thank you Think Media

[@TravelwithYiew]

Let's continue to work on our craft!!! Thankful for this community!

[@markmalanaphy3374]

Same here about starting the sentence over .. in stead of doing the whole thing over.. or trying to edit it out... good stuff

[@quarterpastcapitalism]

There's also a tool launching that's basically an AI scriptwriting helper that trains on existing youtube channels of your choice, so you can try out different cadences, tones of voice, etc. Search for Skryptly, hope that helps!

[@ahmedhallajian8886]

I'm on my 15th video now but this was still super helpful! Here's to a great year on KZbin in 2022 :)

[@ebiztechlab]

You're doing great on your channel, you just gained a subscriber. I hope to release my first video today😊.

[@ahmedhallajian8886]

@@ebiztechlab thank you so much and good luck!!

[@Visual_Global]

My first video was DIY on a Maglite flashlight and what Sean said is true. Man, I don't know how many times I messed up, and took me a lot of time just for that video. Once, I am done editing and uploaded it to youtube and my video had BiG FAT zero views. I don't know why, I was rookies at the time. Later down the road, I found out why I didn't get any views because I didn't add any keywords/tags and with bad thumbnail. After I fixed the thumbnail and add all the keywords/tags then the algo started recommending my video to the world. My video was from 0 view to over 5k views ever since I did all that. Thanks to you Sean. Now, if anyone out there were doing your first video, don't be discouraged by all those things. Just be yourself and do what you love, and you'll be fine. Happy shooting your video and Merry Christmas.

[@stephaniebeyang]

The person that watch this will grow their KZbin channel successfully 🙏

[@Linda-cv6wd]

Every once in a while I come across a fun personality to watch - that is you. I only hope I can start my first video with as much personality. Thanks for the tips!

[@andrewmoca]

Looks like a beautiful Arizona sunrise in the beginning! Great video overall!

[@nolanmolt]

Thanks bro!!

[@_healthycleanrecipes_]

What an amazing tutorial! I appreciate it! Thank you so much Think Media!!! You are awesome!!!🤗

[@asmaaesthetics]

1. Come up with an idea or vlog, What people are searching for 2. Keep it simple, bullet points 3. Don't focus on equipment 4. Audio is really important 5. Look into lens and smile 6. Press record and mess up start the previous sentence and do it again 7. Shoot b- roll after done talking 8. Add music take all a roll Next add b roll Add sound effects and music 9. Add thumbnail prepare by smiling towards camera 10. Post your videos and get people to watch

[@goldyboy65]

How u add music

[@HockeyCraig]

And sometimes, if you're really organized, you can shoot b-roll before hand :)

[@Delvett]

So in love with this channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheWebinar]

yo thanks, you have helped me out a lot. I finally stared my podcast called "The Webinar" and only 3 subs so far hopefully I can get more soon!! really excited about this journey, so happy I finally got it off the ground!!

[@kimfitspiritsoulbody]

Thanks... I actually know more than I thought I did! Your videos are fun, informative, and uplifting.

[@dansautorestoration]

I started about 10 months ago, and shot 19 videos, and have improved from being incredibly awkward to a little less awkward. however after watching many help and advice channels and videos like these, I have learned a great deal and have gone back and made changes to those videos and have seen a definite positive influence towards them. I now wish I could go back in and make many edits with in the videos to fix a lot of horrible stuff, but don't see any way of doing that, and I'm concerned about editing the saved copy and reuploading the modified version and losing the views and stats already accounted for on my channel.

[@scorchedearthtactics]

You could make them private

[@markmalanaphy3374]

We started about a year ago and what a difference from our first video's to the one we make now. Thanks to Sean and his team

[@ViDZ-el9km]

that watch is a great idea nolan! you could do a vid on that alone called "how to get a cheap monitor"

[@FrancisLCorro]

You're my favorite personality in Think Media. You always make valuable work. Thank you!

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

How to make your first KZbin video: *You gotta just press record!* 🤣

[@ChattieCathie]

I heard Seans voice while reading that!

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Same! And as basic as it is, it literally is what prompted me to "start before you're ready." I can't believe I've been doing YT for 6 months now. I learn every single day. I wish I could afford better audio and a camera. My camera doesn't have a port. But I'm focusing on the content first and the tech stuff will follow (I hope!) 😉

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Very true.

[@questianityinteractivebibl9830]

I read this comment in Sean Cannel’s voice 😂

[@ebegyesoCars]

@@ChattieCathie very funny but you are right

[@Richardvnd]

I started KZbin slightly over a year ago and used to really struggle making videos but recently I challenged myself to post 12 in a month so it definitely gets easier!! The final one is coming out tomorrow:)

[@CharlonClarke]

nice! happy to hear that! keep at it!! :D

[@TravelwithYiew]

That's awesome!!! :) All the best to you!!! :)

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Congratulations on meeting your goal!

[@Richardvnd]

@@CharlonClarke thank you man!!

[@Richardvnd]

@@TravelwithYiew all the best to you too man!

[@superboyjamie]

Nolan, thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! This content is worth GOLD. Especially for a beginner, like me! Worth watching TWICE.

[@MoniqueBThomas]

Thanks so much, I’ve been researching and studying your videos and I realize I just need to shoot the darn thing. I’m starting my channel this January and I’m scared but I feel almost prepared. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks again from a KZbin newb! Mo❤️

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Don't stress. You won't mess this up. Videos don't need to be perfect to be good and entertaining. You've got this!

[@MoniqueBThomas]

@@makeracistsafraidagain thank you so much for the encouragement. It truly matters 🤗

[@buildingalegacypa]

Thanks for the video! The videos are so helpful. The talking to the camera and smiling, along with remembering the B-Roll, were the areas I see I need to work on. Thanks.

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome, glad it helped!!

[@hippitiehoppitie]

I’m a teenager and I’ve been watching a lot of getting started videos, for making a new yt channel. I’ve been taking notes on this video in particular (bullet points), it’s helped me a lot. I want to start filming now, but again, I’m a teen, who still doesn’t have a phone. I forgot I talked about getting a phone with my parents earlier this morning, and I’ve realized that I might just wait until we buy my phone (which is happening!) to upload a video. I have the proper film equipment, editing equipment, and lighting equipment, except I want a phone to upload a cover photo for my videos. As it has said when I tried to upload a video cover to my past KZbin ‘channels’. Yet still, I want to thank you right now, although I’m 2 years late, for this video you posted, I found it very useful. Thank you so much! I finally have the courage to get off my lazy butt, and create a video.

[@SwishTalk]

Gotta love the AZ sunrise

[@nolanmolt]

They’re beautiful 🙌🏻

[@carlosdarby9704]

thnx so much I noted this down and I'm starting a KZbin channel!!!

[@potentialreality]

I just launched my KZbin trailer 3 weeks ago. It was a big relief to finally do it as it was taking forever to launch. Now, there are other concerns but oh well. I use a script and teleprompter. I film it several times. Going without a script takes me way too long in preparation. I have never been very good at ad libbing.

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

Have you tried using bullet points instead of a teleprompter?

[@potentialreality]

@@DanielleNicoleMakeup Thank you! I will try that.

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

@@potentialreality 😉 good thing we can delete and redue portions, I sure make mistakes all the time!

[@markmalanaphy3374]

Did you use movie maker trailer builder.. I did and it really came out great,, i was so surprised

[@markmalanaphy3374]

@@DanielleNicoleMakeup Thank goodness for the delete button...rock on

[@Think.Thrive]

These tips are great. Just uploaded my first video yesterday. I think I managed to pull off most of them. Hopefully the effort shows. 😊 Wishing anyone who reads this much success for their channel! You've got this!

[@sarabjketo]

Oh my god! The watch trick is the BEST!!!

[@nolanmolt]

Right?!! I love it!

[@tanyaennis890]

How does that work?

[@createyourbestlife]

Nolannn!!! Thank you for all your wonderful videos! I have learned so much from you and I want you to know how we are all listening and learning so much from you and all the people at Think Media! I started my channel, Create your best life, in January, and I am following VRA , and I’m building my business brick by brick, slowly but surely. Thank you so much once again!

[@kan-zee]

9:02 ...THANK YOU....This is what i needed to learn...the simple steps of production ..🎥😎👍 9:35..what is the link to the FREE THUMBNAIL site ?

[@haramrit09k]

Same here! 9:02 was the best part of this video imo

[@HCAI_Learning]

Thank you for posting this. I am trying to start my channel and I have 30 - 40 videos that will never see the light of day lol. I appreciate this so much!

[@TracingTropes]

This is WILDLY helpful thank you so much for taking the time to make this.

[@NINAMAVEN]

The apple watch on the iphone is a game changer!!!!

[@MelvinAlc]

Nice and crispy video

[@Mustard7872]

I’m trying to start a KZbin channel and I have to ask my mum I really want to post Fortnite or eafc videos and make people happy watching them because when I watch videos it makes me happy so this video here can really help

[@juliaevans9521]

Thanks for explaining what B roll is.

[@GOT33]

u guys are the best i just want to join your course but i don't know how cause its paid

[@dave1ahc]

That was really good I’ve been struggling for weeks because I have all this equipment and don’t know how to use it yet I have a iPhone X promax that is right there ready for me to use and it was good to see how you used yours! I would like to know how you did your Apple Watch interface you didn’t go into that and I would like to have that available to me as well since I have an Apple Watch…. Any comment on that?

[@nolanmolt]

Yes we have a video coming out soon on this! But, basically go into your apps on your watch by pressing the crown, select the camera app, and then it’ll connect and you’ll have a live video feed!

[@Thatgenxgeek]

Thanks for this video. It was informative, concise and fun to watch. I’ve done a few test vids and I’ll definitely will implement these steps for my next vid! 👍🏾

[@rosssrurallife504]

I've only just started a channel. Put up a few videos to get the hang of things, bit will push much harder in the New Year. Your videos have been awesome. Straight to the point and useful. Thank you!

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

Good luck! It's fun to follow the analytics.

[@rosssrurallife504]

@@makeracistsafraidagain Thank you

[@donnab79]

One of the clearest video's I've watched. Thank you.

[@GOT33]

i am a new KZbinr i had so much benefits from your videos

[@cyrilorozco3839]

This is the best best best YT Vid tuts that I have ever watched, Thanks THINK MEDIA!!

[@Subversionskateboarding]

Thanks for the help i have already learned a ton from a few of your videos to help me with my new channel!

[@brookewerner6448]

This was the most helpful tutorial I watched!!! Thanks so much! 🙏

[@chantelodoom]

This was so helpful and I’m finding this after posting for over a year!!! Great tips 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're so welcome!

[@itzmthang4814]

I just started my KZbin this year and these tips and this slightly helped,thanks

[@gingermangaming6790]

Good job, bro.

[@Jessicahealthylifestyle]

Wish u guys all the best, I’m also about to start off my KZbin channel✨✨

[@cleanbrushHomes]

Thanks for sharing 🧤

[@macombus269]

I love the message in the small lines 🌱💪🏽😉

[@YoloVib3s]

i just need to know how you used your apple watch to control your camera? Genius idea so I need some deets please!!!

[@seedsfortheimagination]

Great video! I am wanting to start doing read aloud videos on kid's books. Hopefully it will be helpful for teachers / parents and exciting for kids. Thanks for the great info.

[@DonaldChristian-e4w]

You have a real gift for teaching.

[@EVERYDAYDOM]

Really nice tips. I appreciate the insight and knowledge you provide!

[@ShaynaKrause]

First time I have ever seen the watch used as a monitor. That was clever!

[@lowlowseesee]

aside from skipping lighting for some reason, this was dope.

[@theacttherapist]

Thanks for the tip about using your apple watch to use the rear facing camera on your phone! Love it!

[@thebackyardhorseenthusiast]

I've been using Epidemic Sounds for a while now, LOVE their music/sound effects, etc. fantastic intuitive site! I've made about 40 videos thus far. It is so much fun!

[@GamerWolfgang16]

Thank you for helping me with my first video ❤ 1000/10

[@abbyjoystudio]

Love the vlog style of this! Will try to keep incorporating it to my photo + travel photo tips channel :)

[@nolanmolt]

Thank you!! Tried something new with this one 🙌🏻

[@connieb4972]

Good teach people how to make KZbin videos, bro I respect that👍🏾

[@CynthePen]

You should use that kind of sky to light your videos all the time! It gives you such a healthy skin tone! Do they make pink-toned lights I wonder?

[@michelvincent3470]

Thanks you for these tips,

[@mountainmanpicker]

This is a GREAT video! I have started three KZbin channels including Mountain Man Picker. Happy to be part of the Think Media group, and excited to take all three of my channels well over one thousand subs!

[@pavelperina7629]

Thanks for this. Honestly, before focusing on it, I haven't realized how many cuts you had and it even does not feel distracting or noticeable. And microphone or room acoustic are far from perfect, but more so in some parts. I can instantly notice this flaws in my own attempts. My first problem: noise background of the microphone. Second problem: i live on somewhat busy street in the city center. Third problem: As soon as I move to the kitchen, fridge turns on or some kids are playing inside the block. Fourth problem: how to filter noises of own breath. Fifth problem: when I hit record button, I suddenly need five times more oxygen can't seem to talk for 20 seconds without suffocating. What kind of helps is cutting video into twenty seconds blocks and remove hands from the frame so cuts are not so obvious. Filming myself? No, thanks. Also I don't know how exactly to process audio. Camera and basically anything seem to have some automatic gain control. So during silent parts, some noises are creeping in. I may try to experiment and use for example camera with wifi connection to phone if i can see recording (not sure) or record audio using phone with USB sound card to place microphone a bit further. For editing DaVinci Resolve seems fine, but I need to make some cheat sheet for myself (how to delete video and move rest of timeline, how to make picture in picture, ...)

[@EtherealProject3D]

Its pretty impressive that the cameras on phones can be so good for really good videos.

[@Wisdomforthehour]

Thank you. I need to find someone who can show us how to edit and how to ad music and what do I do once I finish videotaping for KZbin. What next? How? anyone? Thanks!

[@mochamabrian7]

Nolan please tell me which go pro you are using.. The video is so clear. What accessories do you use. You go pro videos are crispy. How can I achieve that?

[@nolanmolt]

I used an iPhone 13 pro max in this video only! No go pro!

[@mochamabrian7]

@@nolanmolt thanks for the reply Nolan. I have seen the go pro videos super clear what does it take to achieve that?

[@nolanmolt]

@@mochamabrian7 check out my cinematic go pro settings. Shoot in a high resolution, I like using flat profile, and then adding contrast and saturation in editing!

[@mochamabrian7]

@@nolanmolt thank you so much bro. @thinkmedia you do great guys. I appreciate

[@MrBrainFeed]

Thanks for your advice, I started my channel not too long ago. And already have 200 subs :)

[@lizbiancoismydesignsherpa]

you're my fav!

[@iamdevvyas]

Thank you so much for this. Actually I’ve already done most of the steps that you mentioned in the video but I was just not able to get myself to shoot it but that’s not the case anymore so once again thank you so much I gotta go coz I’ve a video to shoot haha!

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome!!!

[@jonnycrawford7302]

Ty for the steps

[@anushkashukla]

I loved the tip #6. Since I am having a tough time covering up my mess ups! So thank you so much!

[@potentialreality]

I see you, like me, have just started your channel. Good luck

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome, you’re welcome!!

[@makeracistsafraidagain]

It fits my format to post my mistakes with an explanation of how I intend to improve. I have SO much to learn.

[@TheSpreadOffense]

Okay, how do you get the transition so clean with the video on the left and the end card on the right?? Love all the videos!

[@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine]

Oh! I see!! I don’t carry my skits Throughout the video, maybe a quick reference to an opening skit, but I’m Taking notes, Nolan, I’m taking notes!

[@Nailea_Large]

i have watched this video multiple times, thank you so much for the guidance and motivation!

[@tinagerhardt2376]

One thing I wanted to know is what program do you use to edit videos?

[@frankpaulschulte]

Thanks for the awesome vid. Hihi: „If you‘ve got light coming from behind, you did something wrong!“ … two takes later (the one with the couch in the background… and the cute doggie! … „Bonustips for your first youtube vid: Add dogs or cats!“…): Light coming from behind! :)

[@shadab8190]

Thanks for this video 🙂

[@RadioKanjo]

This is such incredibly helpful information

[@sdotbell]

I’ve made a few hundred vids but this is still a great refresher. 2023 I wanna jump start my YouTubing and build my page to where it should have been years ago!

[@Obankuthe3rd]

You are an amazing teacher!

[@DesignerSavvy]

Great tips for beginners! 🌟

[@RubyDowner]

this is the best video to show you how to make your first video ever

[@life.with.ari.2631]

This was so helpful I’m saving it thank youuuu!! 🙏🙏

[@ALISHAPLAYZZ10]

i love the tips and i think that im going to make my first youtube video with these AMAZING TIPS

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

So Glad you made this video it's so cool.

[@nolanmolt]

Awesome, thanks for checking it out!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

def forget stuff, I've heard a teleprompter is good, but not to read off of , but to have your bullet points up and ready

[@snowayadventures]

great video as always, its always daunting starting out like myself, so many how to's....heres what you need to do etc. but this simplistic approach is more my style lol

[@OtisBlanch]

thank you so much!

[@rauber830]

This has been a very helpful video. Now comes the good part wich is apply it all !!! Thank you very much !!!