Are you just getting started creating YouTube videos? Learn How to start a YouTube channel from scratch. If you’re just getting started filming YouTube videos, then I want to share the lessons I learned from my first year of creating videos.
If you didn’t notice, the videos I’m creating now are way different than the videos I created the first year I started my YouTube journey. There’s a reason for that and I’m going to address them in this video. So, if you want to learn how to start a YouTube channel, then keep watching.
Also, if you haven’t subscribed to my channel, and you’re interested in growing your brand and creating video content, then hit subscribe.
Start a YouTube channel from SCRATCH (lessons I learned from my first year of creating videos)
Feeling camera shy? Learn how to talk on camera with confidence in just a minute a day! Get easy tips to overcome nerves, boost confidence, and sound natural on video.
Camera Shy? How to Talk on Camera (In Just a Minute a Day)
Are you camera shy? Does hitting record make you freeze up, overthink everything, or suddenly forget how to speak? You’re not alone. I used to avoid cameras at all costs.
If someone pointed one at me, I’d literally start twitching and sweating. No joke! But guess what? Now, I talk on camera all the time. I’m still a little awkward, but I’ve made a ton of progress—and you can too!
Talking on camera isn’t about being naturally confident; it’s about practice, mindset shifts, and a few simple tricks that make it feel as natural as chatting with a friend. Let’s dive in!
Are you a service-based business wanting to create engaging videos? Here are 3 B-roll footage ideas you can use in your videos.
If you’re creating videos for your service based business, most likely you’re creating videos to help your clients, build brand awareness, and/or to showcase how awesome your services are in some way.
3 B-Roll footage ideas you can use in your videos for your service based business
The first type of B-Roll footage you can use for your business is great for how to videos. You’ll probably use this to show your audience how to use your service or teach them how to do something that compliments your service in some way.
The best way to do that is to actually show them, and for that, you can cut away to your screen.
For example, here’s the video I created on creating default descriptions, and I talk about creating a google doc. Well, I cut to the Google Doc I created to show you the document I created.
The next type of B-Roll you can use is to build brand awareness. If you’re a small business or doing things solo, you can use footage that showcases your work environment or just yourself.
For example, you can cut away to footage of you or your employees working, or if you’re building a personal brand you can showcase your actual life as it pertains to your video.
Like I could be talking about my business and cut away to myself working. Like this, but with footage of me of course.
Or if I was working on building a personal brand or if my brand was all about being BFFs with my audience and being open about my life, then I could cut away to some personal images like me with my family.
The last type of B-roll you can use is for showcasing your services. For example, if you’re a brand designer, and you’re talking about building a brand you can show an image of you working or the tools you use to work.
Like I could talk about choosing colors for a brand, and you’ll see this image of color swatches.
Those were the 3 B-Roll footage ideas you can use in your videos for your service based business. If you like this video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for the latest videos.
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Warning, I’m not advocating making these mistakes, but these are common things that I see when I’m editing videos. I don’t know who said this quote, but ‘Done is better than perfect’. Meaning, it’s better to get something done than to try to be perfect and have nothing. You don’t have to be too perfect when you film your videos. Just get it done. Here are 5 video mistakes you can fix in editing.
5 video mistakes you can fix in editing
01 Color correction
Did you forget to white balance before you hit record? Do you even know what white balance is? Nowadays, most cameras come with an auto white balance function, but some people don’t utilize it.
When you don’t white balance before you start filming, the parts of the video that are supposed to be white, usually have a yellowish hue to them. If you don’t know anything about white balance, you can Google or search on YouTube. There are a gazillion resources that talk about it and how to do it.
White balance is one way to make your videos look more professional. If you make the mistake of not white balancing, you can always say you were going for a vintage look. Even if you didn’t accidentally do it on purpose, don’t panic because it can easily be fixed in editing.
Before you start recording, you can hold up something white so it’s easier to use the white balance eyedropper tool in your video editing app (I use Adobe Premiere Pro). If that’s not possible, you can change the color temperature manually.Read More “5 video mistakes you can fix in editing”
Looking for a simple, lazy way to film your videos? I have the solution for you. I’m all about keeping things simple and convenient. I know that one of my biggest reasons for not filming is because I don’t have time. Saving time and convenience are a big win for any business owner.
The simple way I film my videos
In this week’s video, I’m going to show you the simple way I film my YouTube videos with a webcam. Well, I usually film all my videos with a webcam or my phone, even though I own a Canon (7D).
The reason I don’t use my Canon, is because I have to set it up. It’s not like I’m filming a movie, it’s just videos for YouTube, so I just use my webcam.
“I don’t know what to talk about…” That’s one of the biggest reasons people shy away from creating videos. But what if you always knew what you’re going to talk about? Keep watching to find out how to write youtube scripts for better engagement.
How to write YouTube scripts for better engagement
Today I’m going to talk about creating YouTube scripts for your videos and the foolproof formula that you can learn from watching any TV show or movie.
So, let’s get to it.
Always know what you’re going to talk about
Not knowing what to talk about was a big reason I didn’t create videos for a long time. I don’t like being unorganized and I’m not a great speaker when I have to improvise.
If you think about it professional speakers or even actors wouldn’t go on stage without some sort of script. They wouldn’t know what to do or talk about. Of course, if you’re a veteran speaker then you’ll already be used to being on stage and knowing what’s going to happen. BUT as a beginner that’s a whole other story. There’s a lot that we’re not used to. Mainly, speaking to a camera or being comfortable in the spotlight. If you outline all the things you want to talk about, even if you stray away from the main topic, you’ll get back on track without losing time.
Learn how to frame yourself on camera for YouTube and social media videos like a pro! Discover the best camera angles, shot sizes, and headroom tips to create engaging video content effortlessly.
If you’re creating video content, how you frame yourself on camera is just as important as what you say. Your audience needs to feel like they’re having a real, face-to-face conversation with you—because that’s how you build connection and trust.
