{"id":42207,"date":"2022-07-30T16:32:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=42207"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:32:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:32:38","slug":"how-to-videos-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Videos on YouTube"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f73f30dfe8f\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f73f30dfe8f\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f73f30dfe8f\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#How_to_Videos_on_YouTube\" title=\"How to Videos on YouTube\">How to Videos on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#Lessons_from_Explained_With_Lego_Bricks\" title=\"Lessons from Explained With Lego Bricks\">Lessons from Explained With Lego Bricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#Background_music\" title=\"Background music\">Background music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#Scripting\" title=\"Scripting\">Scripting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#Background_animation\" title=\"Background animation\">Background animation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#Linking_to_your_website\" title=\"Linking to your website\">Linking to your website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-videos-on-youtube\/#Creating_a_video_with_a_clear_message\" title=\"Creating a video with a clear message\">Creating a video with a clear message<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Videos_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Videos on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" style=\"max-width:28% width:auto; max-height:318px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px;\" alt=\"how to videos on youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/QJiyPsC.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>In this article I&#8217;m going to go over the different steps you&#8217;ll need to take to create a great how to video for YouTube. I&#8217;ll cover everything from Background animation to Scripting and the lessons learned from Explained With Lego Bricks. If you&#8217;re a beginner, you&#8217;ll want to read this article first. Then you can build on it, implementing the tips I&#8217;ve given you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lessons_from_Explained_With_Lego_Bricks\"><\/span>Lessons from Explained With Lego Bricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Explained With LEGO Bricks&#8221; on YouTube aims to answer educational questions using the smallest pieces of construction materials. The videos include live-action sections and humorous LEGO stop-motion sections. Children will be drawn in by the colorful bricks and the fun facts that go with them. These educational videos are suitable for a broad audience. There are even lessons for kids that focus on STEM subjects.<\/p>\n<p>In the field of chemistry, LEGO brick models are a great way to explain topics like atomic structure, balancing chemical equations, and conservation of mass. You can even make molecular models from LEGO bricks. These can be removed from larger plates and can help students understand the chemical properties of the substances they are studying. Students can also explore the effects of heat and light on different materials with the help of LEGO bricks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_music\"><\/span>Background music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using background music for your videos on YouTube can add a lot to the appeal of your video. Whether you&#8217;re shooting a serious movie review, talking about the latest gossip or creating a personal video, there are plenty of options. But which type of music should you use? The tone and style of your video will determine the right background music for your video. A serious subject such as a documentary might be more appropriate with a heavy-duty instrumental track, whereas a humorous, energetic film review might be best with something lighter.<\/p>\n<p>For free, you can visit YouTube&#8217;s official audio library, which has over 1,500 tracks you can choose from. Most of these songs are free to use as long as you give proper attribution to the artist. For more options, you can sort the catalog by genre, length, or other modifiers. Another legal resource for free music is the Free Music Archive, which allows you to browse and download royalty-free music by genre. You don&#8217;t need to sign up or create an account to access their catalog.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scripting\"><\/span>Scripting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important aspects of scripting a video on YouTube is the structure. It should be divided into four parts &#8211; the opening part should ask a question, the primer part should inform viewers about the content of the video, the body part should contain the main content, and the closing portion should provide a call-to-action or teaser for the next video. After writing the script, the next step is to read it. If you find anything is missing, you can substitute it or add a new idea.<\/p>\n<p>Creating a script is essential because it gives you a standardized way to deliver your message. Using a script ensures that your audience will be aware of your message and feel that it is consistent throughout your videos. By following a script, you&#8217;ll avoid forgetting to mention important details or deliver your message in a disjointed or unclear way. Scripts also help you speak naturally and avoid nervousness. Scripts are a great tool for promoting your videos on YouTube.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_animation\"><\/span>Background animation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using background animation in your YouTube videos can make your content more dynamic and captivating. It can also tell a story or give your video an overall wow factor. There are several ways to use animation to increase your videos&#8217; appeal, including stock footage and vector images. Vector images and video footage are great options for those who don&#8217;t have the time to create their own. Vector images and video footage are also readily available at Adobe Stock.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Linking_to_your_website\"><\/span>Linking to your website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can link to your website when you post a video on YouTube, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines. First, you need to prove that you own the website you&#8217;re linking to. You can create a YouTube card that includes a clickable link. You can also use a URL and an image to promote your website. Make sure you create a card that includes the name of your website and a link to it.<\/p>\n<p>When sharing videos on YouTube, you can embed them. Rather than having to embed a video, embed codes are provided that allow you to share the video on Facebook, Twitter, and other channels. You can also create clickable CTAs by adding &#8220;cards&#8221; to your videos. You can copy this code and paste it in your website. You can also copy the code and paste it directly into the clipboard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_video_with_a_clear_message\"><\/span>Creating a video with a clear message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a video with a clear purpose and message is essential if you want viewers to stick around for the long haul. You should also keep in mind that viewers are not interested in long, rambling videos. They want to see something that is simple and quick, without the extraneous things like long sentences and complex clauses. You should also avoid using jargon and complex sentence structures.<\/p>\n<p>Before creating a video, you need to ask yourself a few questions. You must figure out who your target audience is and what you want to achieve with it. This will help you decide what kind of content to create. For instance, if you are creating a tutorial video, your audience is likely to be a newbie or someone who is looking for a step-by-step guide. 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