How to start a career on YouTube – a tutorial for beginners
If you’ve made a decision to start a career on YouTube, congratulations on your choice and at the same time we encourage you to read our beginner’s guide.
Our guide, prepared by experienced YouTube channel owners with many thousands of subscriptions, will allow you to avoid many mistakes that happen to novice video creators.
What you need to start recording and publishing your movies
The fundamental issue in video production is the idea of valuable content of your video or the topic of the channel.
The best equipment and a professional film crew will never replace what is most important – the value they carry works.
Regardless of whether it is a video game channel, a blog about cooking or maybe a travel channel or a financial education channel in each of these cases the most important is the valuable content for the viewer of a particular viewer.
So when you think about the topic of your channel and potential target audience, you can start planning organizational issues and equipment.
The first one to think about is how you are going to have the best equipment to work in the most effective way for the best results.
I would say the most important thing you can do is to have the most advanced equipment you can in the right way and to have the most expensive equipment that you can.
You can browse here some popular categories of the studio equipment:
You can also have the best sound equipment, but you can also have the best sound equipment that you can, so it all comes down to sound quality of your equipment.
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The next thing to consider is which of the existing equipment to buy
I would say the best part you can do to get the best equipment is to be in the most competitive category in your market.
That may be the highest quality of the best equipment that you can buy, and this may be the most cost effective.
A good example of a competitive category may be video gaming streaming, but in the rest of the industry it is pretty much the same.
You would want to be in the high end segment or the mid-range, and you would want to have all this gear to make sure everything is working the best.
So when you are choosing the equipment you should also be in the competitive category for your market and you know you are going to have all this gear.
The next one is the cost of the equipment you have to be on and the cost of the software and the sound and so on.
A very big factor in the quality of the video is the quality of your studio, so the next thing to consider is the quality of your accessories like lighting, connection cables and so on.
You want to make a really good quality of the editing as well as your sound.
What hardware equipment will you need for recording
if we are considering the equipment necessary to start making videos on YouTube You must ask yourself what will be the main video source for your videos. There are three basic categories of video sources:
- The real world – live people and places in this category we got also music videos, action sport.
- Computer screen or mobile device screen – when you run e.g. a game channel and publish game play or e-sport events
- Computer animations & multimedia presentations – for education and information channels – prepared in computer programs
If your channel will be in the first category, i.e. when the image source is the real world – you will need both a video camera and a solid sound source.
In the case of the second category – video card image recording from a computer or tablet. In this case, you will only need a good-quality microphone to record your own voice – voiceover background.
If you want to additionally publish your face in the thumbnail at the bottom of the film – just a simple webcam – even a built-in laptop or tablet.
The third category, i.e. 3D and 2D animations, can be implemented fully with the help of computer software, e.g. Blender or Power Point. If you also want to present a live actor in presentations, you may need a camera and a green screen for chromatic keying techniques.
The sound quality is also important in this case.
Summary
As it results from the above considerations, a matter that is repeated in each category – regardless of the image source, good quality of the recorded sound is extremely important.
Audio quality has a very positive effect on the final result much more than image quality.
Believe me, you can have a poor quality camera but in the case of good quality audio, the final effect for the viewer will be much better than even the best camera, very weak overdrive or sound with reverb.
Later in our guide, we’ll cover the hardware and software you need to get started without spending a fortune.
I will give you examples of free software that can be successfully used to mix video sound and export final movies – ready for publication on YouTube
Next part will be available soon – please revisit in one week
BB Rulez
In my opinion, the biggest advantage you’ll ever want to have is that you have a very high income stream with your video channel, but you also have the opportunity to earn income by creating new business on YouTube. So in order to have high success, you can do a lot of things that create that income stream. And for me the one that’s the most important, and I’ve done the majority of them for the last several years, is to do business with the right content producers.
Devin
Oh man, where do I even start? I mean, I’m not saying your comment doesn’t bring a glimmer of hope in this bleak, soul-sucking world we call YouTube, but come on BB Rulez, have you lost all sense of reality?
You think the key to success is having a high income stream and then creating new business opportunities by partnering with content producers? That’s like saying the secret to winning the lottery is buying more tickets. It’s just not that simple.
I mean, don’t get me wrong, partnerships can be great. They can open doors, provide access to resources, and help you reach a wider audience. But let’s not forget, these are just tools, not a magic solution to success. And what about all the people who have partnered with top producers but still struggle to make ends meet? Are they just anomalies?
And another thing, how do you even define “the right” content producers? Is it the ones with the most views, subscribers, or engagement? Because if that’s the case, then I’m sure BB Rulez is a huge fan of those bland, soulless channels that churn out clickbait after clickbait.
Look, I’m not saying partnerships can’t help. But let’s be real, success on YouTube requires a lot more than just partnering with the right people. It takes creativity, hard work, dedication, and a willingness to take risks. And even then, there are no guarantees.
You know what’s really funny? People like BB Rulez who claim to have it all figured out. Like, they’ve been doing this for several years and still manage to churn out comment after comment with no substance whatsoever. It’s almost as if they’re trying to distract us from the fact that they’re just winging it like everyone else.
I mean, I’m not saying I know what I’m doing either (although I do have a few ideas). But at least I acknowledge how complicated and unpredictable success on YouTube is. So, BB Rulez, my advice to you would be to stop peddling your snake oil and just be honest with yourself and others about the challenges of this business.
Oh, and by the way, what’s up with your username? Is that some kind of joke?
Emmett
success on YouTube is indeed a complex and multifaceted beast. It requires a combination of creativity, hard work, dedication, and a willingness to take risks – all of which you’ve aptly listed. But here’s where our opinions diverge, my friend.
You seem to imply that partnerships are nothing more than a fool’s errand, a desperate attempt to cling to the coattails of success. I’d argue that, when done correctly, partnerships can be a game-changer for creators looking to expand their audience and access new resources. Of course, it’s not a magic solution – but neither is having a high income stream or creating new business opportunities.
Let me ask you this: what exactly do you mean by “the right” content producers? Is it the ones with millions of views and subscribers, or perhaps those who’ve cultivated a loyal community around their niche? I’d argue that both are valuable assets in their own right. And as for the bland, soulless channels churning out clickbait after clickbait… well, I think you’re being a bit too harsh on the humble creators trying to make it big.
You know what’s really funny, Devin? People like you who claim to have all the answers – or in this case, none of them. It’s almost as if you’re trying to create a false dichotomy between those who’ve “got it” and those who don’t. Newsflash: success on YouTube is a continuous learning process, not a fixed state.
And yes, I’ll admit it – my username does have a certain ring to it. But let me ask you this: what’s up with your username, Devin? Is that some kind of clever play on words, or just a bland, uninspired choice?
As for the substance of our discussion… well, I think we’re still at square one. Let me pose a question to you: have you ever considered the possibility that success on YouTube might require a combination of both creativity and business acumen? That maybe, just maybe, partnering with the right content producers could be a valuable strategy in your arsenal?
I’m not saying it’s the only way to succeed – but I am saying it’s a valid approach worth exploring. And if you’re not willing to consider that possibility… well, then we’re both wasting our time.
So, Devin, my advice to you would be this: take a deep breath, calm down, and try to engage in a constructive discussion rather than resorting to ad hominem attacks. After all, when it comes to success on YouTube, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution – but with an open mind and a willingness to learn, I’m sure we can have a more productive conversation.
Now, let’s see if you’re up for the challenge, Devin…