How to Start a YouTube Channel (for beginners/noobs)

SO! You wanna create a successful KZbin channel. But you don’t know where to start! Well, you’re at the right place cause we’ll be going over the essentials, advice, and tips for beginners to start!
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Lesson 1. Start Before You're Ready
3:14 Lesson 2. Forget the Numbers
5:42 Lesson 3. Expect to Fail
6:33 Step 1. Finding Your Niche
8:20 Step 2. Establish Your Brand
9:33 Step 3. Recording
11:56 Step 4. Editing
13:27 Step 5. Thumbnails/Titles
14:31 Step 6. Upload Anyways
15:49 Conclusion
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[@AnnieDang]

HEY EVERYONE! just wanted to give all the encouragement and support to all of those here that are looking to start. YOU GUYS GOT THIS!! 🧡 If you have any questions, please comment below and I’ll try to get to you! All the love, Annie

[@kaboomboy2000]

Thnx , mr.s Annie Mr.s because i am 13 yrs old I upload guitar videos and gaming videos

[@jorleane_oliveira]

What is your camera? Do you have any recommendation to buy one?

[@AnnieDang]

@@jorleane_oliveira Hi!! all the equipment i use are linked in the description of my video :)

[@Xicen_edits499]

Which app do u use for editing???

[@ori_rb7887]

Hi ! Thank you so much for your video it was super helpful ! Do you plan on doing a part 2 with for exemple equipment for beginners, apps or softwares to start editing (with a little demo) the process of writing and setting everything up, it would really help a lot of us I think :)

[@shortcut2639]

To the person who is reading this, don’t give up on your KZbin channel. Keep going it’s going to get better.

[@sk4te168]

Thanks, man!

[@cintiaafrancisco]

Thank u 🫶🏾

[@kosmosvanhartland747]

Thank you.

[@ranarabevlog]

thank you for that I am inspired to make one today.

[@mantesinspo]

Its literally so hard- 😭😞

[@emmagecklin]

Okay the “if no one was watching, what would you make?” SPOKE TO ME. My biggest fear is judgement of others and have to move past that if going to make content on KZbin. So happy i found this video. Thank you Annie!

[@alexiavanberkel7423]

This is me rn.. I'm currently in Spain for my study but I wanna start so bad but I'm scared what anyone will say if I do it..

[@JadaAmani-ve1xi]

@@alexiavanberkel7423I’m also struggling girl, but I’ll hype you up , you got thisss

[@SOGILANON_VLOG]

We. Have the same experienced..pls help

[@emmagecklin]

Y’all you got this. We got this!

[@liamhays3181]

Awesome video. I am small KZbinr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).

[@rainnyydayss]

Hey why we don't gets views in the shorts/ videos

[@SanderinaAndrade-vw3pm]

When she said "hey Google" my Google assistant answered with options on how to start a yt channel 😂😂

[@awonamusic]

I feel as though my biggest issue is perfectionism, but I will just be consistent and allow others to see my growth in real time! Thanks for the encouragement Annie! 🧡

[@AnnieDang]

sameee! I struggle with it too and you're not alone! You've got the right mindset though, and before you know it, you'll see the all the growth and how far you've come! YOU'VE GOT THIS I BELIEVE IN YOU

[@awonamusic]

@@AnnieDang Aw, thanks Annie!

[@aleahray2066]

I totally relate to this!!! I'm definitely taking a page out of your and Annie's book

[@awonamusic]

@@aleahray2066

[@margiesvanmori]

I feeeeeel this. I want to do it for the fun of it and then I find myself taking so long to edit a video bc I want to make sure things are good but its never going to be perfect. Thats what makes it art. Its never cookie cutter.

[@sk4te168]

My biggest issue is laziness and lack of motivation- but, now, I’m just gonna push through the stress and work because I know that every dream of mine will take work, effort, time, and dedication. Thanks for the vid, Annie!

[@margiesvanmori]

you can so this!!

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

Just start and keep moving forward. Yes you will make messy videos and that's kool. Just keep posting: learning and tweaking.

[@sk4te168]

Thank yall for the support :)

[@scarlettkhan9667]

Did you make a start or still lazy and no motivation :)

[@rubylimey7614]

I understand 😃💛💛🙏

[@AJDLyrics]

Dear beginner, embrace the challenges, be consistent, experiment, engage, and most importantly, have fun. Believe in yourself and your ability to create amazing content. Your KZbin channel has the potential to inspire, entertain, and make a difference. Keep going, keep learning, and never give up. Best of luck on your KZbin journey!❤

[@goziepriscaegbu]

❤thank you

[@creepymcpeepers]

I have experienced the fight or flight thing for sure for me it turns into sleepiness and I just go sleep

[@AnnieDang]

aw man i feel that. it happens to all of us 😭🥲

[@MattKaaihue]

🤣I thought this was just me!! Stuck in-between decisions for so long you get exhausted from pacing back and forth, overthinking & doing nothing. Then you need to hit the bed to recuperate LMAO 😂😭

[@creepymcpeepers]

@@MattKaaihue yes just get the plug ins

[@creepymcpeepers]

I’m experiencing it now with this midi switcher behringer fcb1010

[@aishagranger1391]

Mine turns into insomnia lol

[@zolasukar]

GOOD LUCK FOR ALL OF US KZbinRS ❤❤️❤️

[@Katubug]

I know it's been a year since you posted this, but thank you for making it. The encouragement is much appreciated. 🧡

[@StarvingPrinceCharmings]

Subbed to you 😊

[@shainnolia3398]

I think it’s difficult to keep going due to being discouraged and lack of motivation & consistency but I’m getting through it. 🧡 Thank you for the tips, Annie! Always love watching your videos! ♥️

[@lifeasleen]

That's how I feel right now 🥹😭

[@charlottedankworth3705]

Excellent guide Annie! Thank you so much for this. Even though I don't consider myself a beginner anymore, I still remember getting started. It was a tough journey. Of course, things are a lot easier now and I'm super grateful that I didn't give up and stayed patient and all the way through. Consistency (and a little bit of Famester) is the key! Good luck to all of you!

[@TabaiKenema]

girl u dont even have a channel there r no vids when i checked

[@Lifeoftia]

@@TabaiKenemabro thats what i was checking. Ima cry. Maybe she have another channel

[@destinyarie24]

Thanks so much for your help Annie!🧡 I've been posting dance content on my channel for a while now just for fun, but I've recently wanted to commit to it more! Your video has given me confidence to continue learning and improving the quality of my content. Thanks again!

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 2 months ago about self development. Now I have 139 subs and almost 75 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@rubylimey7614]

Awesome.. very encouraging 💛💛💛

[@nathananderson8720]

@@rubylimey7614 Thank you! What I really focus on is the value of the content and what I’m truly passionate about while helping others! I'm glad that I'm foolish enough to believe that I can actually start making money through my passions. I've never thought that I'd be able to gain more than 2k subs faster. I can't imagine how many opportunities could have been wasted if I didn't have courage to go after them. That includes having this channel, being in a management role, having the people who actually care about me for who I am, freelance gigs, being an ambassador in a creative community and now I'm also planning on honing my public speaking skills through joining a toastmaster club and these all happened in 2023. It started with writing them all down on a piece of paper. A paper that serves as a reminder for me to go after what I want even through hard times. I'm not bragging about my accomplishments but simply hoping that this message can also inspire others to believe in themselves

[@emmagecklin]

Proud of you!

[@nathananderson8720]

@@emmagecklin Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZbin channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZbinr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZbin thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)

[@nathananderson8720]

@@rubylimey7614 Thank you! What I really focus on is the value of the content and what I’m truly passionate about while helping others! I'm glad that I'm foolish enough to believe that I can actually start making money through my passions. I've never thought that I'd be able to gain more than 2k subs faster. I can't imagine how many opportunities could have been wasted if I didn't have courage to go after them. That includes having this channel, being in a management role, having the people who actually care about me for who I am, freelance gigs, being an ambassador in a creative community and now I'm also planning on honing my public speaking skills through joining a toastmaster club and these all happened in 2023. It started with writing them all down on a piece of paper. A paper that serves as a reminder for me to go after what I want even through hard times. I'm not bragging about my accomplishments but simply hoping that this message can also inspire others to believe in themselves.

[@authenticallykyle]

The scariest part for me was certainly starting without any prior knowledge but that hurdle has passed so it's just enjoying the process of content going forward 🧡 Thanks for the tips and encouragement🧡

[@mckenziehartnibbrig]

Just started a KZbin channel!! I'm so happy I finally did it! I've been thinking about it for YEARS. Thank you :)

[@mushyfrog]

Hearing from others that already have a bigger audience that they’re still figuring stuff out is refreshing, it’s nice to hear that, as someone who’s just begon with KZbin. Knowing that you’re not alone. This really did help, thank you 🧡

[@phoeberoman7607]

🧡 thank you sm for this I needed to hear this and often I doubt myself based on the mistakes and ive now realized after watching this that it takes a long way to have a succesful youtube channel and its better to start now than never

[@TheLubiDiary]

I was such a mess when I first started. I still haven't mastered being on camera but I can say that it's gotten so much easier with time. Loved the part about planning your shots in advance. And lastly, yes the editing was the part that killed me the first few months. I still have a tough time with it sometimes. Great points. Thank you for this video!

[@margiesvanmori]

hahha I have NOT mastered being on camera at all lolol I am an actor so I love being other people and playing characters but KZbin has been so different bc its just you turning the camera on yourself and you have to be authentic and real. haha its actually so hard especially bc I'm so used to being a character in front of cameras for films but I want to portray truth in my storytelling through my own life on my platform. It can be hard to not get stage fright being yourself. Practice makes perfect I guess.

[@strxwberrypuff]

@@margiesvanmori NEW SUB BRO I LOVE YOUR CONTENT

[@s.m.386]

Omg this is the MOST encouraging video ever! Besides I just absolutely LOVE your aura! The way you present yourself and your ideas is spectacular! Hope you get the success you totally deserve!🙌

[@AnnieDang]

i'm literally cheesing so hard rn HAHAH thanks so much for all the kind words you have no idea how much this encourages me!

[@missflorencek8569]

She is wonderful. Down to earth and relatable.

[@MadisonReed-xg1nd]

Thanks Annie! Great video - your points are good reminders. I'm definitely someone who is always waiting for the stars to align before I film even though I do know nothing is ever going to be perfect and I should just do it anyway. I'll keep at it. You're the best! :)

[@briannaclark5479]

🧡🧡 You are such an inspiration to me!!! I just started my channel and have used all your tips. You are such a model for all this stuff! I’m so glad you are encouraging people to just start posting because if we wait till we are perfect and like what we are posting, then we probably never will!!! 🧡🧡

[@VivianLeS2]

a little late to this video but I'm so glad I came across it, these are definitely really good tips and reminders. I felt like I held back for so many years because I kept waiting for the perfect time but I realized my inner child really wanted to get into youtube, so I've been trying to make her wish come true. 🧡

[@schalagauthier8741]

Thank you annie, i felt really nervous starting my channel but now watching and taking notes i think im finally prepared to start. It means a lot that you made a video to help us beginners out. Keep up the great work! 🧡

[@NaturallyRonnie]

Definitely needed to hear this! I get so much joy from creating content whether the number are doing good or bad! Thanks for putting things back into perspective 🧡

[@shainaariane4334]

This is so grounding and helpful

[@cerysgriffiths5489]

Thanks for the tips, I’m 21 and always wanted to start a KZbin channel so I’m already starting on buying my vlogging camera and everything so excited thank-you girl x

[@uptothemax4869]

My opinion you don't have to start with a camera you could just use a phone or even an iPad to save money so far and could mabye help you grow with some extra money

[@dangofluff2193]

My biggest issue is honestly editing, i cant even do a simple jump like when the screen moves in or example your sitting one moment then standing up in a split second? Lol

[@hannaeveelina]

I just gotta say this, your pedagogic and educational abilities are amazing! I feel so calm and encouraged listening to you. Truly the support needed when starting out, bravo

[@BridgetAnnika]

Thank you for this inspiring and helpful video! I've been stuck in the "stopping myself before I even start" phase for far too long, and I am finally going to jump in and start posting soon.

[@jningbun]

🧡 thank you for this video it's given me a clearer picture of how to approach this new world. I'm excited and I can feel the loads of support in this community 🥳!

[@edgarvera4476]

Only a minute in and I was already so happy with the production value in this tutorial! Everything is so creative, I will work to be as good with transitions and editing as you in the future😤

[@lusialangi]

I finally decided to just do it and I launched my KZbin channel today! Posted on the gram and everything.. it was definitely super nerve wracking but I realized other people’s opinions of me don’t matter, who cares if they think it’s cringe?! They’re not the ones who tell my story, I am. Anyways, I’m super excited to join the community! 🧡

[@Keyntries]

🧡 I’ll be starting soon but still figuring out my biz. You said it perfectly so I could understand. I was ready for you to lecture me but you really made me feel more understood. Thank you for posting this!

[@kittysonder]

Thank you so much for this. Thanks to you I finally started my own channel. I wrote your advice down in the back of my journal and read it when I started to doubt myself. I loved the bit when you said 'start it before you think you're ready'. This has become a bit of a mantra for me now so thank you!

[@shakillia]

Great video Annie! 🧡 I especially loved your advice on not focusing on the numbers. I have attempted to launch youtube channels in the past and tried to follow the advice of hyperfocusing on one niche and each time I would get burnout and evetually quit. This time around doing youtube has become more fun for me because I am no longer trying to target a niche or following certain guidelines. Im just creating videos that I want to create and am enjoying the process. Ive been more productive than I have ever been!

[@benjamincanales6056]

I haven’t even finished this video and I am already so in love with you and your way coaching! Can’t wait to see more of your content!

[@tesalonicabutalonochabillo]

I have been wanting to start my youtube channel for some time but I am always hesitant. Lately, I've been having a lot of courage to start it and take a leap of faith. This is very helpful. Thank you! 🧡

[@charnelledonalson8500]

I feel lucky that this was the first video I watched when interested in starting a channel. I feel very empowered and ready to move forward regardless of all the obstacles I've created in my mind. Thanks!

[@JustFun-kv8ls]

Oh my god. I have never felt much more motivated than this. I love the way you talk and make things sound really easy and achievable.

[@petrasperspective]

Hi, Annie and everyone here! 🧡 I started my KZbin channel 3 weeks ago, thanks to this video! I checked out more videos like this, but yours was one of the kindest, calmest and most encouraging out there! So thank you, I really appreciate your work! 🧡☺

[@1josephyeo]

this was the greatest video and it gave me the final push to start. thank you annie! also I love your cover of nothing by bruno major, totally forgot that was my favourite song at some point. wishing you the best!

[@someone_18376]

Thank you so much Annie! I'm really looking forward to using your tips to start my channel and I love your editing btw! 🧡

[@WasabiBlues]

Great video & a lot of good points! I only recently started taking KZbin seriously about two months ago and it's been a fun honestly, especially when it just starts to click and you start to enjoy watching the process of how you evolve over each video you make. 🧡

[@AnnieDang]

omg I LOVE THAT FOR YOU! So glad to hear you’ve been doing it seriously for 2 months already. Good luck on your journey man! I’ll definitely be checking your stuff out🧡

[@SageGreen140]

🧡 thank you! This is so helpful and I love the fact that you are so supportive.

[@synchronicities.777]

🧡I'm just starting out and this was incredibly helpful to know what to do. I hadn't even thought of editing as a form of story telling and I was resisting it so much. Thinking of it as something I can bring creativity into makes me so much more excited about doing it! Thanks! :)

[@perryplayz21]

My biggest problem was my insecurities of people not liking my content because I have two channels so I try to manage between the two but I recently got the confidence to vlog so I’m excited to do that :)

[@goodmornindreamer]

🧡🧡🧡 thank you for this. I’ve wanted to have a channel for over 10 years and recently got the courage to finally do it. Posting the first video was the hardest part but after that it wasn’t as intimidating anymore

[@breeyadean]

thank you so much Annie!! this helps al ot! I can't wait to begin my channel, I am so excited and your tips and tricks will definitely help me star on the right track!! 🧡

[@courtney-annhendricks]

This video literally made me feel super confident to keep going even though I just started out a few days ago. I will continue and not give up on something that I really want to make a huge success of 🧡 Thank you for this🧡

[@emoqueen55]

You dont know how much this means to me 🧡 Thank you

[@maple_boba]

I used to feel really demotivated earlier ofcourse number gets to your head and kind of messes up the enthusiasm but when you actually get over it and start to enjoy the process it’s so much more fun! So yeah this video was incredibly helpful! Props to you

[@Addle]

OH MY GOD! I'm sooo SOOO Glad I found this video!!! You gave me the last push I need to finally decide to make a video!! I wanna create KZbin video because I find it pretty interesting and fun but I always ended up with excuses and procrastination lol TYSM for making this video

[@truefandemonium]

Thank you so much for this!! The idea of starting before I’m ready really helped push me to commit to starting my first channel. 🧡

[@tingthings]

literally a masterpiece of a video for someone who is just starting out thank you!! this has been really helpful 🧡🧡🧡

[@yvonnemarshall6308]

This was an amazing video, it really covers every concern for the newbies like me. I was really enlightened by the part on working thru fear cus I’m already up nights having to tell myself “I’m not in physical danger” lol and working backwards on the mindset of that it’s like going to a new job and learning a skill I love! Also a teleprompter subject is something I haven’t seen covered in other well established videos KZbin great stuff. Keep it up 🙌💯

[@thechennifer]

thank you for this! I struggle a lot with mustering up the motivation to record and edit videos and eventually I just end up not doing it, or end up posting something that I know could be better. but i've decided that even if nobody is watching my videos, I should still put effort into making them higher quality and just putting them out there, because then at least I can rewatch them and be proud of myself 🧡

[@iamzoesunshine]

Thank you Annie 💐😊 This video was very chill and informative. Wishing you and everyone every happiness on your journeys. 🧡 Remember; your only limitation is you. Get out and be bold, be brave and love life. 🌞🌻

[@tiffanydang3480]

This is the best tip I've ever seen on youtube! It's so authentic and relatable. It really unlocked the creative block I had! Thanks so much! We have the same name, and honestly you kind of had familial features that looked like one of my cousins so maybe we are cousins 😂 Anyway, keep on doing the great work you do, thank you so much, don't change. You are amazing!

[@matiaschrest2013]

Great work! I like your persistency. I was filming for months on my main channel. Hours of great content but I just couldnt get any recognition. I wanted to delete my channel, but luckily a came across guys from fame-ster. They pushed me with first 1k subs and a bit of views. Now I have 20k of real people following me.

[@shelleyhillier]

"🧡"4 months into starting youtube and this video is probably one of the BEST (and most encouraging) one that KZbin slapped on my homepage today! Thank you Annie for posting this video! Super helpful in so many ways!! Much love from 🇿🇦

[@MichaelParkins]

🧡 I literally thought about starting a KZbin channel today and this is the first video I've watched on how to create a KZbin channel. This has been really helpful and insightful. Thank you for posting this and for being so open and real with your content creation.

[@mandersinjapan]

🧡Yikes! I haven't uploaded since last summer. I discovered your channel today when I was looking up songwriting tips (I'm a complete noob), and now I'm inspired to make another video, even if it's just on my smartphone. Your content is genuine and helpful. Thank you!! 🧡

[@MominaKhurram]

As someone who struggles to stay consistent due to self doubt on if the videos are even worth watching, this video helped a lot!! Thank you!! 🧡

[@amandaaworld]

Thank you so much for the tips. I've been making lots of excuses lately and I keep searching for perfection but this video has really motivated me to take the next step🧡🧡

[@myhappyhabits]

🧡 Thank you for guiding me. I will certainly keep posting ❤

[@chasing_climbs]

🧡 Annie, thank you for the encouragement and positivity. I’ve taken so many videos and photos since being told “hey, you should start a channel,” but after all of the excitement of these life experiences, filming and wanting to share, I remained stuck in that ‘I’m not ready’ phase. Being told to start before I’m ready, focusing on sharing what I love and not worrying about perfection, is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you!!! 🙏🏻 Time to get started! 🙌

[@BLAZINGAF]

Thank you for this video!! My biggest concern is how much of a perfectionist I am, so I’m worried that what I put out won’t be enjoyable. After watching this video, I feel a little more encouraged. I’m hoping to start posting covers before this year ends 🧡🧡

[@yukiversee]

Thank you for this video. I really needed it. My biggest issue is not being constant and lack of motivation, though i wanna make videos and share my fun life but sometimes i just don't get the courage to do so! I was thinking about uploading videos for 2 years and now i finally got the courage to upload at least one video. I'll try my best from now on and again THANK YOU so much. Lots of LOVE for you 🧡 .

[@fierro6087]

I've always wanted to create a channel like yours. The more I watch your videos, the more I get inspired. Thanks for all the inspiration and the tips, you're awesome.

[@kiaratheonlyone_7]

Your a life saver! Thanks I’ve been wanting to start a KZbin but so scared of how to start, the enemy would keep us all stuck if we don’t break away from those chains

[@Sara_Sagee]

I also just started and struggle with figuring everything out. Currently I am trying myself out creating thumbnails and how and when to film. So much to think about, thank you so much 🧡

[@magislibrary]

Thank you a lot for the tips, Annie!🧡

[@Violette741]

Tysm for the video Annie! That's so kind of you💓

[@thecozyneko]

🧡🧡Thank you for this insightful video, Annie! I just started my channel after being away from the KZbin scene for awhile! I used to have a channel before but honestly, I felt like I was doing it more for the monetary side of it and focusing on the numbers. 6 years later and I'm deciding to create my channel centered on everything totally different haha. But thank you for these encouraging words! 🧡🧡

[@lesliesolis9768]

Just focus on doing it for fun dont focus on the numbers yet babe

[@choosetobehappybyvanessao.]

All you said about procrastination is real haha! You definitely gave me courage to start my channel just to share positivity. Thank you so much! 🤗🧡🧡🧡

[@legrisharlequin]

Thank you so much for this video. I tend to overthink and overjudge everything I do, but your words reminded me that there's no point in wondering if I can if I don't even try. I'll give it a shot as you suggested. Again, thank you.

[@animalnanny8437]

Hey Annie, I just discovered your channel and I already love it a lot! Your casual way to give advise is so refreshing and feels like it's coming from a friend - also, your aesthetic is pure delight 🤍🪴🌼

[@yourfriendlyharp22]

As someone who’s struggling with staying consistent this video is really helpful! Thank you! 🧡

[@helyheme6274]

New subscriber:)!

[@yourfriendlyharp22]

@@helyheme6274 thank you so much!! that means a lot to me!

[@yourfriendlyinternetmeatshield]

​@@yourfriendlyharp22greetings fellow "friendly" like your name. Hope since the time of your making this comment and my reply to it, positive progress has been made. 😊

[@srabonbon]

🧡 I actually took notes 😂 but seriously so helpful and aesthetically pleasing to watch ! New subscriber as well 💕

[@thecozyneko]

I did the same thing! I took a lot of notes, but it's so helpful! :)

[@Mafi_world_of_chaos]

This was really helpful. And I love the calming ambiance of your channel!! 🧡

[@momosonlinediary]

Thank you, thank you with all of my heart. Definitely needed that🎀

[@ItsShanica]

i was already feeling so discouraged but decided to watch this video to feel like someone was patting me on the back, and it definitely felt that way. thanks for this! 🧡

[@Deno_Cruize]

Me2 and I got what I was looking for🧡

[@diariesofagirlabroad]

I've been wanting to do this for ages but have never actually dared to start. I uploaded my first video yesterday and am already enjoying being more creative again. It's in German for now, but who knows I might swap haha, thanks for the encouragement! 🧡

[@beingemma]

🧡 all of these tips are spot on. The last one for sure as well. I know that as I keep doing I will get better, find more of my style. But you will never get there if you don't just start. My first investment will be a wireless mic that I can attach to my phone as well and am looking at the Rhode II.

[@celinekrone]

These 2 first lessons are actually amazing. Made me a little emotional even. And motivated to just start without overthinking it! 🎉❤

[@TheSmithovicFamily]

Your videos are very helpful! We started before we were ready and we haven’t looked back since! 🧡 thank you for sharing your knowledge even if you’re still learning as well 😊

[@margiesvanmori]

haha this is how feel. I am shooting on an iPhone 7 and don't know how to edit to save me haha but I am having so much freaking fun doing it and kinda just hoping with fingers crossed that I get better as I go.

[@ciaragriffin7398]

This is so beautiful, especially the "Forget the numbers" part. Thanks girl, you a gem 💎 (just subbed) ;)

[@AshCoree_.]

Thank you so much i was doubting myself at first but after watching this i feel alot better thank you so much Annie! 🧡

[@blackcatwanderlust]

Thank you for this advice!! I've slowly been working on my channel and I'm having a lot of fun with it. But the pressure I put on myself to be successful is real. 😅 I'm especially mulling over the part where you suggested audience over niche. I do have an idea of who I want to create videos for but I kept trying to push myself into a smaller niche. I want to create videos for people who long to travel but can't and show how you can still find diverse cultural experiences in your own city. Now I have something to brainstorm and work on. Thank you!! 🧡

[@htoothit-2024]

For those, who are struggling for your channel … don’t be. keep going no matter what I’m also beginner and kinda struggling but I’ll make it however

[@taraleanne]

Oh my goodness girl your editing is insane!! I loved the intro and everything! :)

[@AnnieDang]

OMG Hi Tara!!! You’re literally always sososososos sweet! Thank you!!!! but YAY I’ve been really working on it! :’)

[@taraleanne]

@@AnnieDang aww well i love your content and your personality :)

[@veritable_sisterhood]

Oh wow. I used to think it was a bit awkward for taking this path of starting before I was ready - with zero equipments, except for my phone and ideas for content. I figured that waiting to have everything all planned out and ready could impact negatively on my drive. Now, I am growing my channel, looking to improve on something everyday and learning on the go. Thanks for putting this out.

[@NathMark]

think I was sat looking at a camera for about an hour having a back and forth with my self about purchasing to start a channel. found your video and after watching I bought it. you made me realise not to be scared about starting and just go for it. (going to come back to this exact comment in a year from now as a personal thing to say how the year went)

[@stceykim]

I'm a little late to the party, but just wanted to say this was so informative and encouraging! thank you! 🧡

[@nylawylaaa]

I recently started a Chanel and my goal is to start posting small covers by next month. This answered a lot of my questions and was super encouraging.Thank you Annie! 🧡🤗

[@indy-windy]

Good luck with your channel!! I also want to start posting small covers before this year ends 🥹

[@cleurbannaturalist]

Thank you for your encouragement and sound advice. The biggest hurtle to me starting is trying to meet all of the recommendations for starting my own channel, while also worrying how I am going to do this while working full-time and things like that. But now I realize, I just need to start and go from there. I already have a good solid idea of some topics I would like to cover, and I will start off by focusing on having fun and enjoying the process. 😃

[@eliseintheclouds]

Hey Annie, thank you so much for this video and all the great advice that you gave, it really summed up where I'm at today with my own KZbin channel! I really needed to hear that, especially about how creatives should create for themselves without having necessarily an audience in mind. I've been creating music videos that don't represent me as an music composer, and I've been wanting to do things my way this time! I've also been practicing speaking in front of my camera (it's totally weird for sure 💀), BUT I've found that talking to the camera as if it were a person with which I'm having a conversation with was very helpful (for me at least). Anyways, thanks so much 😋

[@luciludiaries]

🧡 love this video! so informative but also super encouraging 🥺I'm just starting out and the mindset portion helped me so much

[@ruby9569]

I’m not even thinking about starting a channel I Just love watching you your presence is so relaxing

[@AnnieDang]

🥺🧡 aw thank you ruby!!!