{"id":7760,"date":"2022-07-13T04:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7760"},"modified":"2022-07-13T04:57:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:57:00","slug":"how-to-make-a-video-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Video for 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-69e1d7e0dc062\" 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-69e1d7e0dc062\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1d7e0dc062\" ><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-make-a-video-for-youtube\/#How_to_Make_a_Video_for_YouTube\" title=\"How to Make a Video for YouTube\">How to Make a Video for 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-make-a-video-for-youtube\/#Writing_a_script\" title=\"Writing a script\">Writing a script<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_storyboard\" title=\"Creating a storyboard\">Creating a storyboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-for-youtube\/#Using_a_webcam\" title=\"Using a webcam\">Using a webcam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-for-youtube\/#Adding_closed_captions\" title=\"Adding closed captions\">Adding closed captions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-video-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_playlist\" title=\"Creating a playlist\">Creating a playlist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Video_for_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Make a Video for YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ZPVa1aS.jpg\" alt=\"how to make a video on youtube\"> <\/p>\n<p>So you want to know how to make a video for YouTube? Well, it&#8217;s really not that difficult if you know what to do and follow the guidelines in this article. We&#8217;ll go over writing a script, storyboarding, using a webcam, and adding closed captions. We&#8217;ll also discuss how to create a thumbnail that will attract viewers&#8217; attention and get people to watch your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writing_a_script\"><\/span>Writing a script<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start writing your YouTube video, you should know what type of video you want to create. The kind of video you want to create depends on the topic you want to cover and the content that you want to convey to your viewers. A conversational tone is best as viewers will respond better to your content. For instance, if you want to attract subscribers to your channel, you should try to include humor in your script.<\/p>\n<p>While there are no strict rules on the length of a script, there are some things you should keep in mind. A good script should use specific words and avoid generalizations and cliches. It should also follow a proper story structure, which consists of a beginning, middle, and an end. The storyline should be easy to follow and should give the audience something to look forward to.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_storyboard\"><\/span>Creating a storyboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a storyboard when making e-learning videos is important for a variety of reasons. Having one will allow you to visualize the video and make decisions about shot placement and editing accordingly. A storyboard will also help you to explain your idea to stakeholders, including executives. It will also help you get buy-in from stakeholders for your video. Here are some ways to create a storyboard for your YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, create a storyboard that highlights your main characters and other important props. Include the details of each shot, such as camera angles and distances. You should also include details of each shot&#8217;s framing and composition. You can also use a storyboard to plan the direction in which you&#8217;re going to move your camera during the video. Make sure that the storyboard is accurate, as any lapse in planning will cost you valuable time and effort.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_webcam\"><\/span>Using a webcam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using a webcam to make e-learning tutorials on YouTube is easier than you might think. If you&#8217;re familiar with digital camera and microphone technology, you can do this on your own. However, if you&#8217;re a first-time video creator, you may want to enlist the help of a team of professionals. This guide covers the basics of digital camera and microphone technology, as well as how to record a video.<\/p>\n<p>A good webcam will include many useful features. Many webcams come with autofocus and a built-in microphone. Fortunately, the audio from these devices is usually good enough for publishing on YouTube. Some webcams also include facial tracking software to lock the camera onto the subject&#8217;s face. Using a webcam also ensures that the video&#8217;s quality is high, as its system automatically reads the hardware driver and adjusts the frame rate and color.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_closed_captions\"><\/span>Adding closed captions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to increase your video&#8217;s visibility, you should consider adding closed captions to it. Closed captions are an important feature for a variety of reasons. These include assisting deaf viewers to understand what they&#8217;re watching and improving comprehension. Additionally, they&#8217;re useful for viewers who don&#8217;t own headphones or have difficulty hearing. Adding closed captions to your video is a great way to increase your viewership by providing easy access to the content you&#8217;ve produced.<\/p>\n<p>Adding closed captions to a YouTube video is similar to adding them to a Facebook video. If you have an account on Facebook, you can use the tool to automatically generate captions for your videos. Then, you can edit and add captions. Closed captions automatically play when the device is on mute and toggled off when the sound is on. This way, your viewers can easily follow along with your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_playlist\"><\/span>Creating a playlist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a playlist on YouTube is easy once you create your account. You can switch between different channels and add them to your list from the menu. Once you have an account, click on the &#8220;My Channel&#8221; tab in the YouTube studio to access your YouTube playlists. You can choose to create a private or public playlist. Select the latter if you wish to have your videos viewable only to you or to a select group of people.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have created an account on YouTube, you can add videos to your playlist by adding keywords to it. YouTube will then use this algorithm to add videos to your playlist. Videos that already exist in your playlist will not be included. You can also create a public playlist so that anyone can view it. To share your playlist, simply provide the link to it. If you want your friends and followers to view it, share the link to your playlist with them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make a Video for YouTube So you want to know how to make a video for YouTube? Well, it&#8217;s really not that difficult if you know what to do and follow the guidelines in this article. We&#8217;ll go over writing a script, storyboarding, using a webcam, and adding closed captions. 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