5 key things to do BEFORE doing a YouTube video
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Before you create a UA-cam video, here are 5 things to do before you ever hit record, that will save you time and help you create better videos too.
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I posted my first video on Saturday morning and got 365 views with ton yesterday but now they are trickling in but def happy with the count on my 1st video!
Nice! Way to go!
"The gear will help you create, but it won’t make you creative." - such an important point, Kevin 👏
The most impactful and moving videos can come from any creator, with any budget.
Thanks for all the tips and motivation!
Absolutely!
Thanks, Kevin, for all your great advice and constant encouragement. At 58 years old, I am a brand new UA-cam creator and have been enjoying the process and the learning curve. Patience and passion seem to be the golden keys. 🔑
Yep, you nailed it!
I love your handle BetterTogether
I just watched your latest one, and it really gave me a sense of calm. The music and your voice are so captivating. Please keep doing what you're doing! The motivating and uplifting content is one of the kind thing I enjoy watching on this platform.
Keep growing together
@@bonniefleming56 I just took a look at your channel. So nice to watch that sunset out on the water! ☀️⛵️
As a newbie to the UA-cam scene I want to say thanks for sharing . I have found real value in you content and watch weekly .
Thanks, I appreciate you watching!
As an old photographer, I have learned learning videography is an entirely different beast! Its wild how much time I am spending in the production side as well. I wasn't expecting it, but I am enjoying learning. Thank you, Sir!
Yeah, it can be. Just depends on how you create.
@ I over complicate things! 😂
Hey, it's easy to do.
I just updated my set up with adding the Elgato teleprompter and the new Webcam pro 4k. My next step in improving my show is hopefully improve my performance and also with a teleprompter...speed up my productivity. I have watched many UA-cam help channels to include VidiQ... they don't even come close to your ability to inspire me to keep working at it. Thanks.
@@GDR1972 wow. That means a lot. Thank you!
I started my channel three years ago, not for going viral or accumulating subscribers, but to follow a dream and teach myself cinematography: pre-production, production, and post - learning how to tell a story, film it, edit it, and publish. As for gear, I learned that cameras don’t matter. Everything I did I filmed with an Akaso (an action cam similar to a GoPro). The only gear I found that matters is investing in a solid sound recorder that will serve for years and then learning how to capture good sound out of it. When I’m brainstorming my scenes, the first thing I ask myself is: what should this scene sound like? That gives me more insight as to what I should plan to film than thinking of the scene as a silent movie with post-p sound added on top. Golly I love your channel! Great topic. As for UA-cam, I hope I can get back into it again soon. Life threw a few curveballs at me and I had to take a break. One of the things I would love to know more about are the rules for hiring actors, models, etc; I would like to hire reenactors to help tell some of my historical narratives. Don’t know if hiring actors is within your field of expertise; but it sounds like it might be. Anyway, take care!
Thanks Kevin. I just got my new device. I'm gonna start my YT with my new phone and tablet. I will learn more as I go for uploading and editing. Thanks for these things to think about.
Sounds great!
Wow, thank you so much for sharing the link to Uppbeat! Awesome to know that I don’t have to worry about copyright issues. I’ve been a bit hesitant to use music from other platforms because of copyright concerns, which is why I’ve been sticking to the UA-cam Audio Library. This really opens up new possibilities, and I’m excited to explore it!
Nice! Let me know what you think!
@@KevinKolbe I've explored the Uppbeat app, and it's really impressive! I’m excited to try incorporating some music in my next upload. While my health still fluctuates, I’m staying hopeful and determined to get better. Wishing you all the best of luck, you’re doing such an amazing job helping so many new creators!
Keep up the great work thanks for sharing
Appreciate that, thanks for watching!
Started my financial UA-cam channel a couple months ago. Still working on finding my audience and building my community. I always find something valuable in your videos, so thank you for helping us small channels on our journey! 👍🏻
Nice video really informative❤
Thank you!
I would love a video on organizing and understand storage for YouTubing. Love your content.
I never miss a video of yours Kevin. Always something to learn. Thanks so much. I’ve been using epidemic sound but now I notice uppbeat seems to be a good option I want to try
Appreciate it. If you try Uppbeat, let me know what you think.
Glad to see your channel is growing. You make honest and to the point content. Thanks!
Thanks, appreciate you watching!
Absolutely love your content thank you 🙏
I really appreciate that!
Hi Kevin I'm brand new to UA-cam posted a couple of bits but am planning my longer videos now. Your videos played a part in me deciding to make a start. Thanks and keep up the good work 👍
How cool! That mean a ton, thank you so much! Keep creating!
Thanks so much Kelvin.. started UA-cam A month ago.. looking forward to grow.. consistency and Patient is what I've learnt so far here
Nice! Keep creating.
I just started my UA-cam Chanel and have made about a Dozen videos so you information has been extremely helpful. Thanks Kevin
Keep creating!
Your advice in this video is great! But I have one question that I have not yet seen an answer for: What do you do to back up your data?
Aside from applying the basic 3-2-1 practice and choosing a reliable tool, I have questions like:
- How long do you keep them?
- What do you include? The original files from the camera? The final edit? The Final Cut Pro project? (Do you even use Time Machine for that?)
- If you make off-site backups to a cloud provider, how do you coordinate your Internet usage?
Here's one of my video capture tricks: I use a spherical camera to simulate multiple cameras. This can useful, for example, for unboxing videos where I want to capture my face and my tabletop at the same time. For workshop videos, I can set the camera up in some central location and it will capture myself working on multiple tools without having to set up a new shot whenever I move. For round table discussions, there's nothing better than to put the camera in the center of the table: It disappears but still it's in front of every participant. There are several ways one can reorient and edit the spherical video into a traditional video. These give outtakes new value because whatever distraction breaks the subject out of character is also captured.
As a cameraman, these make me lazy. But on the other hand, I have no interest in photography per se and they give me more time to spend on the subject matter.
I share some of my work flow in this video: ua-cam.com/video/OP-awxgKkJw/v-deo.htmlsi=jSbaWmAcN1dLrJCL
Thanks for the encouraging and very helpful videos! I’m about to turn 57 and wanting to start a UA-cam channel once I get my ducks in a row. Upbeat is going to be a nice tool for sure. Again, thanks for sharing and helping us older folks out.
Thanks for watching.
I do agree lot of bullet points because I forget stuff... but that's when I do a talking about stuff video. If I'm doing a tutorial car repair type thing I don't. Usually get my intro points and actions in my head but still flexible with whatever happens... and a lot does. Music, i am a musician so I use mine or my bands music or instrumental version of them during high speed sections of a video I'm making. The best thing I do is get the video subject decided and Usually a thumbnail. When working on old cars to make videos, I've learned to keep it flexible and go with what happens. Cheers from Junk's Automotive Great video. Thanks.
That's way cool you can do your own music! All I can play is Spotify. 😁
@KevinKolbe 😅 well, you can play something at least!
Hi Kelvin, You have no idea how far you have inspired a lot of folks. Quick question, what’s your take on faceless UA-cam channel for shy people? Great job👍
Really appreciate that a lot, thank you! Re: faceless channels. I'm more of a fan of channels with faces but by all means faceless channels have a place too!
Great video but I wanted to call out that great DC Poster behind your monitor!
I loved this video and learned more about improving my channel from you than I could have dreamed. You inspired to get serious with YT. Thanks for posting.
Cool. Glad I could help!
Great job, Thanks .
Thanks for watching!
Hello thank you for sharing 🎉🎉🎉
Kevin, do you have a video on how to edit inside UA-cam studio? Also, is there a video how to add text and text pages like in this video. Love your content ❤❤
If you mean the UA-cam editor, here you go: ua-cam.com/video/Pj-5fV4PW9Y/v-deo.html
Hi Keven this was good info but I wish you would talk able android phones, and what software or editing tools works for them.
I'm a Mac guy so I only know and use iPhones.
Thanks Kevin! Another great video! 😊
You bet, thanks for watching!
Keep going, and you'll keep growing. I'm referring to not just your channel's community but also your skills and your personal growth.
Here's to a big year in 2025!
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Cheers!
I've been loving these videos, Kevin! UA-cam keeps recommending me more and more of your stuff.
Thanks! Keep watching.
Thanks Kevin. You helped inspire me to just start posting.
Nice!
Kevin, ran into your channel. You're a natural, keep making great content !
Thanks, appreciate it!
Great advice Kevin!! Find out 4k takes up a lot more space.
It really does!
Great advice! 👍
Good advice
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for such an informative video. Can I use my mac laptop to record my youtube show or does it have to be a phone camera?
Sure, use it.
Thanks for your useful videos. I have not started a youtube channel yet but got as far as testing out the camera and rode mic, BUT theres a hissing noise coming through which i can’t get rid of. Can you do a video about this? Thanks
Hi Kevin,
I’m thoroughly enjoying your channel. It’s really helping me think things through.
I have two questions (for the moment!):
1: I have an iPhone that I’ll be using to film. I plan to film indoors at fairly close range, probably within I’m guessing around 4 feet. Just me sitting across from the camera and talking. Will the inbuilt phone mic work well, would using my AirPods provide a better mic, or should I look at getting an inexpensive wireless mic?
2: Is it better to start a new channel from scratch or pick back up a long dormant channel that has a very few subscribers (fewer than 50; no idea how many are friends and family) already? Any benefit to either one, or extra challenges?
Thanks!
Kevin - thank you.
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You’ve touched on this before … what absolutely frightens me … UA-camrs comment on needing 30 hours (+ or -) to edit their videos !!!
You’ve mentioned “off the top of your head commentary with notes referral. What am I missing that takes them 30+ hours.
No - I haven’t started my UA-cam channel YET.
But I will … deadline end of Feb 2025! Ha!
Thanks for all you do … your kindness and teaching skills show through as encouragement. Thank you.
Depends on what they're creating, the complexity of the video, their skill, time, etc, etc, etc.
Amazing tips and as always thanks 🙏 for sharing Kevin ✨🫂✨
Appreciate it! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much for watching.
O wow. That’s better than epidemic and udio
Agree 😁
I'm liking what I see and hear with this but wondering what happens later if I decide to no longer use their services, do I have to edit my video to remove the music I originally had downloaded when using using them?
Good question. From what I understand as long as the music you downloaded is only used for that video/project, you're good to go.
Thank you for the great videos!! I keep watching videos, in an attempt to get started, and am still overwhelmed by the technology. So, I continue to delay. Lol!!
Watch this. It might help: ua-cam.com/video/kLZDjeaMuQ4/v-deo.htmlsi=L_iHSAyZARDgasxq
Thank you and I am hopefully starting a channel soon 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Super cool!
Kevin , your one kool dude! I’m 64 year old male starting my UA-cam channel. My main passion is decoding deeper spiritual meanings of rock songs so I would do a lyric video & add my thoughts/ meanings at any instrumental breaks & at the end BUT I’ve been researching about the UA-cam guidelines etc. about posting artists videos & really really frustrated on any clear answers! Can you help me with this?
Research "Fair Use" and see how it might apply to what you want to do.
Subbed! I'm about to start a new channel I've been threatening to do for years! Q1: If I use sound, images, or clips from Adobe Creative Cloud (I already have access to) with an irrevocable license, how does YT or Adobe know that? Would I post info about the licenses when I upload it so I don't get ©-struck? Q2: What notetaking app were you using at 2:52? I'm looking for something simple like that. Thanks for the info.
Apple Notes
I just started my YT channel, great tips📝
Really good video sir kelvin 👍
Hi Kevin, what camera do you use to film your videos now?
Depends on what I'm doing. Here's a rundown of what I use: kevinkolbe.com/gear
I must tell my husband that every piece of gear has a purpose!!! LOL.
Yes, bullet points are good.im pretty good with just talking. But if you get camera shy and one can stumble over words. I feel a prompter is going all the way….lol. Kevin, you have a lot of careers experience, I think for the average inexperienced creator needs isnt as savvy as you are. Even the way you speak, it’s so
“Screen ready…” lol…. But love this video… very helpful.
Great video!
“I’m looking for an AI tool that can quickly translate UA-cam videos into Danish and play them with Danish speech. Ideally, it should be able to extract subtitles, translate them, and then use text-to-speech technology to provide the audio in Danish, all in sync with the video. Any recommendations or solutions would be greatly appreciated!”
Hi Kevin. New subscriber here. I've been thinking about starting a channel for a while now. I kind of have a direction I want to go in and I plan to use my android phone to do most of my filming. One thing that drives me nuts, is when people use the forward facing csmera, and any text that shows up on their clothing or in the background is reversed. Is there a way to fix that when editing? Or alternatively, if I turn the camera around, how can I make sure I'm correctly framed in the shot? Thanks.
On the iPhone there's a setting in the camera app to stop mirroring it. Depending on the shot, you could also flip it when editing.
Lots of good ideas. Aloha
Thanks! Aloha to you too!
Hi Kevin I’ve been watching your video’s and have given some thought on starting a UA-cam channel but I’m 69 years old and leary to try. If I did it would be photography related.Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated!
Thank you Ken
If that's what you want your channel to be about, go for it. If you wanna go deeper and get some help, consider booking a call: kevinkolbe.com/coaching
Wonderful
Hello Kevin, thank you for sharing. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓
Very welcome
Really Very Nice Video
Many many thanks
@@KevinKolbe welcome bro.
Personally, music is annoying. I often click off when the music or background sound comes on. Another annoying feature is long introductions.
We have music on our videos but we have the thought that people perhaps is not activily watching but rather listening, if that makes sense? So a little background music might make it more pleasant. We will think about your point, however.
It's a personal preference both for the viewer and creator. Sometimes a mix can throw the whole thing off. Or the wrong cut of music too. Thanks for sharing.
I thought I was the only one. I'm not a big fan of background music in UA-cam videos either. I don't knock those who like it. It's just not for me.
@@drbobritter1143 Music is almost always annoying, and often downright obnoxious. What I hate much more are there stupid sound effects that everyone uses - the "swoosh" being the worst of all. This swoosh is always used when some graphic appears or disappear onto the screen. Why do that? It's especially egregious when I have the screen off and I'm just listening.
Do you have advice on an entry level mic? I’ve been using my iPhone for voice over but just realized in headphones it’s only a left channel. Maybe there’s a way in Davinci to tweak this hmm.
Awesome
Do you have a video that teaches how to get clips, like movie clips or even just a photo from another source? TIA
Love the vid Kevin ,very helpful. Question, I want to use my own audio which is me doing a cover song on guitar, would this be a copyright issue resulting in a strike?
Can't say for sure. Just be prepared if thats the route you go.
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Υοu cant imangine what i faced today, about sound library of you tube studio! As im always puting music to all my videos , so i tried in my yestardays one! As i lowered the sound of music so it wont cover my voice, i waited. As i do. Then after getting it ready i pressed to check and guess what MUSIC WAS SO LOUD that covered all my words even if i "saved " the settings!! THEY GOT A SERIOUS problem , thats what "we needed" right now, and no matter how low you make your music IT TURNS BACK as it was , as if you had done nothing! I made it all over 4 times till i erased it ,from my new one! WHAT IS TO DO ABOUT THIS? THEY GOT ISSUE and torture us too! Take a look there plz and tell me what you see or hear!
Alls, filming Im 4k sometimes is too much info for some computers as all the colors and lighting are too intense. I had to go back and fix all the levels of color and light… editing can take a looooooooong time…. So don’t think it will be 15 minutes…. Free i[ minimally 2 hours per edit, conservatively….. but it is fun Im my opinion…. It’s the second most creative part of the whole process…
Good point about 4k and some computers.
Hi Kevin, Can you define B-Roll? I hear this phrase tossed around quite frequently but not sure I know exactly what it means. Thank you!
Sure or I can show you. I talk about that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/P4E2ombAIUs/v-deo.htmlsi=Ax9zpseCOFQwKFKW
Can one use # on one’s playlist so that more people see it? Are there any rules about that? Does it even matter if people “use” ones playlist? does it “count” in any positive way for ones channel? I would like to make actual video’s - I’m just not very knowledgeable in anything technical.
And all the rules on UA-cam actual puts me of. Its hard to be creative in any way I feel. Can’t use the music one wants. Cant say this or that. Right now it feels impossible to get started with or to be happy about because one has to live in fear of getting strikes or one day the channel is canceled/deleted. - And they just do it “out of blue”. Thats respectless for all the work many put in. Strange that people put up with it.
Thank you☺️
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Happy birthday!
@@KevinKolbe I'm new at all this technology stuff. do you have a school where I can pay you to teach me how to learn
Happy birthday 🎉
You can book a one-on-one call to start: kevinkolbe.com/coaching
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To be fair you can't always just use your phone to record a video. For instance I plan to make miniature painting videos and my phone camera doesn't have the quality to show the details of a miniature.
I believe some of the newer models have a macro feature that might help.
@KevinKolbe yeah I know. Just saying a decent Camara is less expensive than a new phone lol
Hi Kevin😊. I’m going to use pro video on my Samsung phone, it doesn’t have the 4K option, but it does have sizes 8K, UHD, and FD with the FPS at 60, 30 and 24. Which should I choose to record that doesn’t take up to much space and will make my recordings look decent? Thanks
4k takes a TON of space. Anything less than that.
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Lets keep growing together
I have no idea about editing!!! I’m so perplex about it, and I am so lost, I’m not sure what to do!!! So I try and film everything în one go 😔 and so far has worked but I need a new strategy 😒
Check out this video next: ua-cam.com/video/MqGBNwyqUxw/v-deo.htmlsi=Yg0Uz1rVbq9nYHNF
Uppbeat or epidemic sound?
Uppbeat.
Small Channels Just Upload And You Will Find Success
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i’d like to see a video about how to deal with comments. I get hundreds and never sure how to respond. My channel is all about politics so it can get heated.
I talk about just that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Z1uGaQhHCZU/v-deo.html
@ just watched it now. Thanks Kevin. Be interesting to know if ‘hiding’ still shows the comment to the ‘poster’ only.
Nope. Hiding never shows the comment. From what I understand, the person you hide doesn't know it either.
@ So it hides it from everyone except the poster. 👍
hi Kevin enjoy watching your videos a lot of great information you have I have been struggling I have 1000 subscribers over us over yet i'm not getting anywhere with this channel of mine I don't know II always blame it on being a boomer but I'm I'm a slow bummer I don't know it seems like I'm not getting anywhere with monetization I thought once I reach 1000kg then I'd take off but it seems like I'm stagnated i like making videos . Thanks Brian The ACM
Ok, fine… I’ll subscribe lololol.
ok, fine, thanks 😁
I have made a conscious decison not to use any music in my recordings. Why? Because I don't like most of the music UA-camrs use in their videos - very off-putting - much prefer no music!
Totally a personal preference.
I am still hoping for my first 1000 subs after two years and I watch channels that don't have as good of video production as mine yet have a lot of subs. I keep it simple. 🤔🥺
As hard as it may be, try not to compare. "Quality" is really up to the viewer and many times doesn't play any part in the success of a video or channel. Be you and just create. 😁
What's ur channel I'll check it out
@@KevinKolbe Who is full context news that also replied? Thanks.
You have great videos but this isn't one of them. This one is just to push gear and sponsors. No good.
Thank for the information
Small UA-camrs let's gather here and grow together who's in 🎉🎉🎉
So we need to have at least 2 cameras 😢 ²⁴1
No...why do you think that?
Yes, bullet points are good.im pretty good with just talking. But if you get camera shy and one can stumble over words. I feel a prompter is going all the way….lol. Kevin, you have a lot of careers experience, I think for the average inexperienced creator needs isnt as savvy as you are. Even the way you speak, it’s so
“Screen ready…” lol…. But love this video… very helpful.