I am a new YouTube creator so I am keeping it simple and basic for beginners like me. Here is my current process.
- Write an Outline
- Be sure to have an outline before you record so you have a basic idea of where the video is going.
- When Recording
- Record in good light. Some people use a ring light, but I just record by a window on a hopefully sunny day for now.
- Look at the Camera. This can be a challenge to talk to a camera. It takes practice and it feels awkward. Do it anyway.
- Count to Five. Press record and count to five before talking. When you finish count to five again before hitting the stop button.
- Say thanks for watching, like and subscribe and click the notification bell.
- Write Up Some Show Notes
- I write and edit show notes using my outline because it could help my audience and gives me a way to connect my YouTube with my website.
- Write a Short Description
- I wrote short descriptions for all of my videos so as YouTube tries to match video with viewers it will hopefully help them match me with an ideal audience.
- Edit the Videos
- My Template Is…
- Four Second Logo
- Four Second Logo Circle with Episode Title
- Video (Trim the beginning 5-second count and end count)
- As I introduce myself have name text pop up.
- End with Four Second Logo Circle “Thanks for Watching”
- Add royalty-free music to the beginning and end.
- My Template Is…
- Thumbnails that will be the Cover for YouTube
- Use a similar style but different so people know they are different videos.
- I use Canva for all my graphics.
- Publish and Promote your video in email and/or social media