{"id":8900,"date":"2022-07-13T06:40:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8900"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:40:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T06:40:16","slug":"how-to-create-youtube-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-youtube-videos","title":{"rendered":"How to Create YouTube Videos"},"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-69e19ba09e14e\" 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-69e19ba09e14e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e19ba09e14e\" ><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-create-youtube-videos\/#How_to_Create_YouTube_Videos\" title=\"How to Create YouTube Videos\">How to Create YouTube Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-youtube-videos\/#Add_footage_to_your_video\" title=\"Add footage to your video\">Add footage to your 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-create-youtube-videos\/#Add_a_voice_over\" title=\"Add a voice over\">Add a voice over<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-youtube-videos\/#Add_a_storyboard\" title=\"Add a storyboard\">Add a storyboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-youtube-videos\/#Add_a_watermark\" title=\"Add a watermark\">Add a watermark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-youtube-videos\/#Write_a_script\" title=\"Write a script\">Write a script<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_YouTube_Videos\"><\/span>How to Create YouTube Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/a0YwX4D.png\" alt=\"how to create youtube videos\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to create YouTube videos, this article is for you. Here&#8217;s how to add footage, voice-overs, storyboards, and a watermark. Then, follow these easy steps to get started. Once you&#8217;ve got a storyboard and some footage, it&#8217;s time to begin putting your video together. After you&#8217;ve got that, you can add sound effects, music, and even a watermark.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_footage_to_your_video\"><\/span>Add footage to your video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you upload your YouTube video, you must have enough footage for editing. Make sure the background is clean and distraction-free. A simple single-colored wall works best. Also, put away your computer to avoid distracting distractions on your screen or wall. You may need to use transitions. It is also important to save frequently. Some tools, such as Descript, automatically save your videos to the cloud. Lastly, you must use a good video editor.<\/p>\n<p>Recording and editing footage is straightforward. Before uploading, you need to review your footage to select the best bits. This depends on the overall vibe of your YouTube video and what purpose you are trying to accomplish. If you have footage that doesn&#8217;t suit your video&#8217;s purpose, don&#8217;t delete it. Separate it from the footage you don&#8217;t plan to use. Regardless of the reasons for editing, you should include some footage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_voice_over\"><\/span>Add a voice over<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to add a voice over to your YouTube videos, you&#8217;ll first need to know where to record it. It&#8217;s important to choose a quiet location that&#8217;s free of background noises or other sources of distraction. Noises inside and outside your house may disrupt the audio quality of the voice over. The best place to record your voice over is at your home. To get started, start by downloading a free voice-over recording software like Audacity.<\/p>\n<p>Next, download the software that supports YouTube. You&#8217;ll need an audio editor. There are free, easy-to-use tools out there. One of them is Ocenaudio, which is both fast and easy to use. If you want to create a voice over for your YouTube videos with a voice over, you can also use the built-in audio editor that comes with most video editors. Then, you can import your video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_storyboard\"><\/span>Add a storyboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want your audience to understand what the video is about, it&#8217;s important to add a storyboard. This visual aid will help you visualize the video before you begin shooting. Depending on your skill level, your storyboard can be a simple sketch or something more detailed. The more specific you are, the easier it will be to add the necessary information to your video. A storyboard is also a helpful tool to help you decide on which shots to shoot, when and how.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure how to use a storyboard, here are some tips: Identify the key scenes and characters and make a note of any important props. Then, list out the scenes and transitions that make each scene flow. Using a storyboard will make your video easier to edit and share. Just be sure to include the right tools for the job. Then, make a plan for your storyboard and follow it accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_watermark\"><\/span>Add a watermark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you upload videos to YouTube, you can easily add a watermark to them. You can use a text watermark instead of a graphic by choosing the Add Text button. Then, you can customize the watermark by using the Text Properties toolbar. It can either be set to appear throughout the video or at a specific time. Just keep in mind that you should not make your watermark too distracting. Make it memorable and easy to read.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube requires watermarks to be under one megabytes in size. If you&#8217;re unsure of the size and format of your watermark, check out these guidelines. You should make sure that your watermark is smaller than the video itself. YouTube allows users to upload watermarks that are 150&#215;150 pixels in size, but don&#8217;t make them bigger than one MB. Also, keep in mind that the format you choose should be JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP. Also, keep in mind that colors should be minimal. Too many colors can disrupt the message or distract viewers from watching the video. If you&#8217;re looking for a watermark with more impact, consider using an Impact Theory watermark.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Write_a_script\"><\/span>Write a script<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you write a script, you need to think about your niche and audience. If you&#8217;re targeting the general public, you&#8217;ll want to consider the costs of filming and transportation. In addition, consider how long your video should be, and whether you&#8217;re willing to spend extra money on fancy animation or graphics. Regardless of what your niche is, there are several ways to create a compelling script that will attract viewers and increase your video&#8217;s ranking in search engines.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to write a brief. This document is like a brainstorming session for your video. It creates an outline for the video, as well as for your marketing strategy. 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