{"id":8438,"date":"2022-07-13T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8438"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:00:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:00:22","slug":"how-to-make-video-for-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-video-for-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How to Make 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-6a3f4e8708192\" 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-6a3f4e8708192\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f4e8708192\" ><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-video-for-youtube\/#How_to_Make_Video_for_YouTube\" title=\"How to Make Video for YouTube\">How to Make 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-video-for-youtube\/#Pre-production_lighting\" title=\"Pre-production lighting\">Pre-production lighting<\/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-video-for-youtube\/#Script_writing\" title=\"Script writing\">Script writing<\/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-video-for-youtube\/#Storyboarding\" title=\"Storyboarding\">Storyboarding<\/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-video-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_persona\" title=\"Creating a persona\">Creating a persona<\/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-video-for-youtube\/#Planning_a_production_schedule\" title=\"Planning a production schedule\">Planning a production schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-video-for-youtube\/#Creating_a_YouTube_card\" title=\"Creating a YouTube card\">Creating a YouTube card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Video_for_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Make Video for YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to make video for youtube\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/hPwHO73.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>The first thing you need to do if you&#8217;re wondering how to make video for YouTube is to understand what your target audience wants. You could create a video about something you&#8217;re passionate about, like a hobby, or a collection you want to show off. Or, if you&#8217;re into singing, you could record a funny song or a spoof of a popular song. However, be careful not to try to monetize the video. If you have a friend who is interested in a certain topic, you can make a video about it. These videos usually have good editing and make the viewers feel like they&#8217;re part of a group.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-production_lighting\"><\/span>Pre-production lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several things you need to do before you start shooting your YouTube videos. If you&#8217;re using indoor lighting, make sure you&#8217;re careful not to use overhead lights &#8211; they tend to cast unflattering shadows on your subject&#8217;s face. Instead, use natural light from windows or large lamps to create the desired effect. Think about the overall look of your video before you choose your lighting setup. Having a good camera angle is essential, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Script_writing\"><\/span>Script writing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Script writing for a YouTube video is different than writing for any other type of video. In YouTube, the script plays a critical role in ensuring that the audience is satisfied with what the video has to offer. Before you begin writing your YouTube script, you should do keyword research to learn about the needs of your audience. Keeping this in mind, you can use the following tips to ensure that you create a high-quality script.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storyboarding\"><\/span>Storyboarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When making a video, one of the most important things to consider is the nature of the content. Although you might not be able to write a complete script, you can at least sketch out a storyboard before you start shooting. If you want your video to be as interesting and informative as possible, you should create a storyboard. A storyboard should contain everything you need to know before shooting, from camera angles to transitions between shots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_persona\"><\/span>Creating a persona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a persona for YouTube is not as hard as you might think. Instead of creating a fictional representation of yourself, you should use your own characteristics and personality to create a character on YouTube. This way, you can create content that appeals to your persona. Your persona is a representation of your ideal customers and will give you a valuable insight into their preferences and needs. Then, you can create videos and content that resonate with them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_a_production_schedule\"><\/span>Planning a production schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When making a YouTube video, planning a production schedule is crucial to keeping the whole project on track. You don&#8217;t want to rush anything or end up having to re-film, rent equipment, and get actors back on schedule. A content calendar will help you keep track of everything, including when you need to release new videos and what promotion methods you need. And while you might not be the most artistic person, a production calendar will help you manage expectations.<\/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 is crucial when making a video. The first frame of a video should draw the viewer in, give them an idea of what to expect, and then tell them that the content of the video will be about solving a problem. A problem statement should be part of the storyboard &#8211; voice the pain or issue that your audience is experiencing, and then demonstrate how you are going to solve it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_YouTube_card\"><\/span>Creating a YouTube card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re creating your YouTube card, think of it as a link card that will lead viewers to your landing page or purchase. When your viewers click on it, they&#8217;ll be directed to a pop-up window that shows the text that you&#8217;ve added. If your card is on YouTube, you can even use it to promote your crowdfunding website or e-commerce site. 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