{"id":8390,"date":"2022-07-13T05:59:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8390"},"modified":"2022-07-13T05:59:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:59:56","slug":"how-to-make-videos-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-videos-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Videos 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-69eaa4e81f540\" 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-69eaa4e81f540\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eaa4e81f540\" ><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-videos-for-youtube\/#How_to_Make_Videos_for_YouTube\" title=\"How to Make Videos for YouTube\">How to Make Videos 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-videos-for-youtube\/#Making_a_video\" title=\"Making a video\">Making a video<\/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-videos-for-youtube\/#Scripting_a_video\" title=\"Scripting a video\">Scripting a video<\/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-videos-for-youtube\/#Editing_a_video\" title=\"Editing a video\">Editing a video<\/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-videos-for-youtube\/#Adding_music_to_a_video\" title=\"Adding music to a video\">Adding music to a video<\/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-videos-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_branded_background\" title=\"Creating a &#8220;branded&#8221; background\">Creating a &#8220;branded&#8221; background<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Videos_for_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Make Videos for YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/OHXiXMo.png\" alt=\"how to make videos for youtube\">  <\/p>\n<p>There are many different ways to promote a video on YouTube. It can be an easy way to make money or it can be a challenging task for those who do not have a background in video creation. It all depends on what type of content you are creating and what you wish to accomplish with the video. If you are not sure what to do, follow these tips. You will soon find your way to YouTube stardom!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_video\"><\/span>Making a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When making a video for YouTube, the most important thing to remember is that your viewers don&#8217;t have time to watch a five-minute video. They have jobs and lives to attend to, and they&#8217;ll probably click away after two or three minutes. Don&#8217;t waste their time by placing your call-to-action at the end of the video. Instead, try placing it in the first few seconds of the video.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in making a successful video is to choose a topic. Research the topic. Read articles and watch videos about your topic. It&#8217;s also helpful to consider what your viewers would like to see in a video. In many cases, viewers will be more likely to watch a video if it has some kind of a hook that keeps them interested. Regardless of the subject of your video, you should choose a topic that has an audience that will relate to them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scripting_a_video\"><\/span>Scripting a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Scripting a video for YouTube should have several important features. In the first place, it should be entertaining. People will quickly lose interest in a boring video, so make sure it&#8217;s interesting enough to keep their interest. Also, don&#8217;t read off bullet points in the video. Instead, read the script aloud to yourself so you can identify the parts you can improve upon. You can then begin creating your video.<\/p>\n<p>A compelling video should also have an answer to a question in the beginning, as this will keep viewers interested and engaged. Then, it should contain additional footage or embellishments that will create visual interest. Using a single person as the spokesperson will get boring fast, so include a visual aid that will make it more interesting for viewers. Then, write a script that contains a call to action that&#8217;s easy to understand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editing_a_video\"><\/span>Editing a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are planning to upload a video to YouTube, you need to edit it for the best results. YouTube videos are rarely shot in one continuous shot. Instead, they are made up of several smaller scenes, known as final cuts. Editing them makes them look more cohesive and shows a common theme. Here are some tips to help you edit a YouTube video. Firstly, make sure that your video is engaging. Keep in mind that YouTube audiences are on mobile devices and can glance away from your video at any time. Make your video engaging and fast, and you can easily attract hundreds of thousands of new fans.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve finished editing your video, you&#8217;ll need to trim it so it&#8217;s the right length. To do this, drag the red bar along the timeline, starting and ending your video clip. Once you&#8217;ve selected the section that you&#8217;d like to remove, click &#8220;OK&#8221; or press enter to preview the video. This will create a thumbnail preview for your video. If you&#8217;re trying to attract more viewers, you can add a call to action link to encourage them to subscribe to your channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_music_to_a_video\"><\/span>Adding music to a video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve uploaded your video, you can add music to it. To add music to your video, navigate to the YouTube Studio by clicking on your profile picture. Click on the circle that contains the first letter of your account name if it doesn&#8217;t have a profile picture. After clicking on the circle, choose the account to which you want to add music and then select the video you want to add music to.<\/p>\n<p>To add music to your video, you must first sign in to YouTube. This option is located in the upper right hand corner of the screen. If you use a Gmail account, you&#8217;ll have to enter your Gmail account information in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Once you&#8217;ve signed in, look for your profile picture in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and click on the Creator Studio option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_branded_background\"><\/span>Creating a &#8220;branded&#8221; background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a branded background for your YouTube videos can help draw viewers&#8217; attention to your video. If people see it on YouTube, they&#8217;ll likely subscribe to it. But before you can start using branded backgrounds in your videos, you need to create a clickable thumbnail. That&#8217;s where a watermark comes in handy. The watermark is basically a tiny logo or image that is transparent.<\/p>\n<p>One way to create a branded background for your YouTube videos is to use a company logo. It&#8217;s a good way to link the company&#8217;s name to a concrete identity. The company logo should be prominently displayed in the video, but shouldn&#8217;t be the main focus of the content. Otherwise, users will simply scroll past it, leaving you with an empty thumbnail. To create a branded background, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make Videos for YouTube There are many different ways to promote a video on YouTube. It can be an easy way to make money or it can be a challenging task for those who do not have a background in video creation. 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