Some things that I would suggest to anyone who is making videos are:
1. Do it for fun.
-I see too many people starting youtube channels in hopes of getting fame, and money, and whatever. Do not do that. That is what I would call making videos for the wrong reasons. There are too many youtubers already out there, and expecting hundreds of subs and likes in your first few videos is going to end bad. This is because there are so many youtubers, it is hard to find out about new ones.
So, I would say, just make videos for the fun of it. Don't let the views/likes/comments disappoint you. Just do it for the fun of making videos. You will be much happier.
2. Be yourself.
-It's soooo annoying to have to watch some commentator that is over trying to be funny. Personally, I never subscribe to any of those people, including ones that scream the whole time. It gets really annoying, really fast.
So, I would suggest, just be yourself, be calm and relaxed. I know there isn't one person on the planet that screams and laughs the whole time, so that is not their original personality. If you are being yourself and doing what you like, then subscribers with the same mindset will be the ones that subscribe to you. This will keep both sides happy. And this will prevent scenarios where the viewers want something, but the commentator doesn't want to do it.
3. Make sure you have a good computer and a proper quality mic. It is generally not a good idea to record without those things. It WILL effect on how many people will stay and watch your content. I know this is one of those things that players usually can't fix right away, but it needs to be done eventually. Generally speaking, do not record videos if your computer lags and you have a terribly quality mic. This, unfortunately, is the case with me. I have a 2010 laptop with no graphics card and a horrible mic. I've been wanting to record videos forever, but I can't with my gear
4. Your commentary:
-Relax, don't let this stuff stress you out. Do it because it's fun and you will be fine. Talk as if you're talking with your friends. If you're still worried about your commentary skills, just post a video of your commentary and we can review it. I'm always happy to do this sort of things for other players. Also, maybe try watching some other youtubers. See how they talk and what they talk about. You need to keep your audience entertained without making yourself sound annoying by talking too fast, or too slowly, or just whatever. It takes time to find the right balance, but that is just something you need to practice with.
5. Channel art:
I see wayyyyyyyy too many people here worry about that crap. Tbh, those things don't matter half as much your commentary does. It doesn't matter if you have an amazing intro, beastly channel art, cool thumbnails, and whatever. If your commentary is not good, those things are a waste.
Hope that helps a bit. Let me know if your need anymore help. I'd be happy to assist:D
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Some things that I would suggest to anyone who is making videos are:
1. Do it for fun.
-I see too many people starting youtube channels in hopes of getting fame, and money, and whatever. Do not do that. That is what I would call making videos for the wrong reasons. There are too many youtubers already out there, and expecting hundreds of subs and likes in your first few videos is going to end bad. This is because there are so many youtubers, it is hard to find out about new ones.
So, I would say, just make videos for the fun of it. Don't let the views/likes/comments disappoint you. Just do it for the fun of making videos. You will be much happier.
2. Be yourself.
-It's soooo annoying to have to watch some commentator that is over trying to be funny. Personally, I never subscribe to any of those people, including ones that scream the whole time. It gets really annoying, really fast.
So, I would suggest, just be yourself, be calm and relaxed. I know there isn't one person on the planet that screams and laughs the whole time, so that is not their original personality. If you are being yourself and doing what you like, then subscribers with the same mindset will be the ones that subscribe to you. This will keep both sides happy. And this will prevent scenarios where the viewers want something, but the commentator doesn't want to do it.
3. Make sure you have a good computer and a proper quality mic. It is generally not a good idea to record without those things. It WILL effect on how many people will stay and watch your content. I know this is one of those things that players usually can't fix right away, but it needs to be done eventually. Generally speaking, do not record videos if your computer lags and you have a terribly quality mic. This, unfortunately, is the case with me. I have a 2010 laptop with no graphics card and a horrible mic. I've been wanting to record videos forever, but I can't with my gear
4. Your commentary:
-Relax, don't let this stuff stress you out. Do it because it's fun and you will be fine. Talk as if you're talking with your friends. If you're still worried about your commentary skills, just post a video of your commentary and we can review it. I'm always happy to do this sort of things for other players. Also, maybe try watching some other youtubers. See how they talk and what they talk about. You need to keep your audience entertained without making yourself sound annoying by talking too fast, or too slowly, or just whatever. It takes time to find the right balance, but that is just something you need to practice with.
5. Channel art:
I see wayyyyyyyy too many people here worry about that crap. Tbh, those things don't matter half as much your commentary does. It doesn't matter if you have an amazing intro, beastly channel art, cool thumbnails, and whatever. If your commentary is not good, those things are a waste.
Hope that helps a bit. Let me know if your need anymore help. I'd be happy to assist:D
Thanks a bunch! These will really help me.
If anyone else would like to add anymore tips. Feel free!
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Very well thought out post penmen - not much I can add... though I would put a little bit of a correction from my experiences - and that is a correction to #2.
Even being yourself, you will get requests for things you don't want to do, or that aren't exactly something that engages you personally... simply because people connect to each individual in a different way, and no matter how open you are, they will only know a limited perspective of you (and considering they are only connecting to a partial image of you, they will fill in the 'missing pieces' in a manner varying by the individual). And occasionally doing things that are 'I could, but it's not my favorite thing to do..." serve your viewers fairly well (don't do things you find distasteful or that are flat out not something you want on the channel - but there's no harm in continuing a series that viewers enjoy unless it is preventing you from creating other, better, content)
The thing to remember, while you are the one who ultimately makes the final 'yes or no' decision for you channel, and what gets released to your audience - your channel isn't "you" - it's the community that builds around you.
Simply put, tips for dealing with the interaction of self, channel, and audience:
- Don't take requests, but be open to ideas.
- You make the content, but the viewers interpret the content - it is as much theirs as it is yours at that point.
- Be honest and real.
- Learn your brand. Whether intentional or unintentional, every channel has a 'brand' - it is up to you to shape it how you see fit.
I agree with the two above people! I've noticed a lot of Youtubers (Some Famous and not so famous) have started playing Mini Games and their are a lot of different ones out there and most servers allow you to record.
1. Be yourself. No one likes a fake.
2. Get a decent mike. Microphones are the main part of the content, not the game.
3. Be creative. Don't play games that are famous (SG is an exception) yet. Also, don't start out with a survival series.
4. Always keep the video going. Don't stop.
5. Keep your own style of commentating.
6. Tag your videos. There should be at least 4 lines of tags.
7. Have fun! Do it for your fans, not the fame! Do it for the funny, not the money!
8. Use good custom thumbnails.
9. Comment on videos. Be part of the youtube community.
10. Partner with people.
One more thing, Please don't cheat (I'm Not saying you will!) It's tough to not want to jump into creative and just get a few things, especially when your looking for Diamonds and you only found 2, well I'd rather watch a video with someone going off to another area of the map and looking for some more, then leaving and coming back with a full set of Diamond everything five minutes later.
Thanks everyone for your awesome tips! These will really help me. I'll put out my first video when I'm done getting things ready. I plan on getting the Plantronic GamesCom 780 headset. Thanks!
Thanks everyone for your awesome tips! These will really help me. I'll put out my first video when I'm done getting things ready. I plan on getting the Plantronic GamesCom 780 microphone. Thanks!
Good luck man! Make sure to post the video here so we can see how you did and maybe give some feedback:D
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So, I'm starting a Minecraft YouTube channel. I was wondering if anyone can offer some tips and advice. It'd be awesome to have some. Thanks!
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1. Do it for fun.
-I see too many people starting youtube channels in hopes of getting fame, and money, and whatever. Do not do that. That is what I would call making videos for the wrong reasons. There are too many youtubers already out there, and expecting hundreds of subs and likes in your first few videos is going to end bad. This is because there are so many youtubers, it is hard to find out about new ones.
So, I would say, just make videos for the fun of it. Don't let the views/likes/comments disappoint you. Just do it for the fun of making videos. You will be much happier.
2. Be yourself.
-It's soooo annoying to have to watch some commentator that is over trying to be funny. Personally, I never subscribe to any of those people, including ones that scream the whole time. It gets really annoying, really fast.
So, I would suggest, just be yourself, be calm and relaxed. I know there isn't one person on the planet that screams and laughs the whole time, so that is not their original personality. If you are being yourself and doing what you like, then subscribers with the same mindset will be the ones that subscribe to you. This will keep both sides happy. And this will prevent scenarios where the viewers want something, but the commentator doesn't want to do it.
3. Make sure you have a good computer and a proper quality mic. It is generally not a good idea to record without those things. It WILL effect on how many people will stay and watch your content. I know this is one of those things that players usually can't fix right away, but it needs to be done eventually. Generally speaking, do not record videos if your computer lags and you have a terribly quality mic. This, unfortunately, is the case with me. I have a 2010 laptop with no graphics card and a horrible mic. I've been wanting to record videos forever, but I can't with my gear
4. Your commentary:
-Relax, don't let this stuff stress you out. Do it because it's fun and you will be fine. Talk as if you're talking with your friends. If you're still worried about your commentary skills, just post a video of your commentary and we can review it. I'm always happy to do this sort of things for other players. Also, maybe try watching some other youtubers. See how they talk and what they talk about. You need to keep your audience entertained without making yourself sound annoying by talking too fast, or too slowly, or just whatever. It takes time to find the right balance, but that is just something you need to practice with.
5. Channel art:
I see wayyyyyyyy too many people here worry about that crap. Tbh, those things don't matter half as much your commentary does. It doesn't matter if you have an amazing intro, beastly channel art, cool thumbnails, and whatever. If your commentary is not good, those things are a waste.
Hope that helps a bit. Let me know if your need anymore help. I'd be happy to assist:D
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Thanks a bunch! These will really help me.
If anyone else would like to add anymore tips. Feel free!
BigBammer.
Even being yourself, you will get requests for things you don't want to do, or that aren't exactly something that engages you personally... simply because people connect to each individual in a different way, and no matter how open you are, they will only know a limited perspective of you (and considering they are only connecting to a partial image of you, they will fill in the 'missing pieces' in a manner varying by the individual). And occasionally doing things that are 'I could, but it's not my favorite thing to do..." serve your viewers fairly well (don't do things you find distasteful or that are flat out not something you want on the channel - but there's no harm in continuing a series that viewers enjoy unless it is preventing you from creating other, better, content)
The thing to remember, while you are the one who ultimately makes the final 'yes or no' decision for you channel, and what gets released to your audience - your channel isn't "you" - it's the community that builds around you.
Simply put, tips for dealing with the interaction of self, channel, and audience:
- Don't take requests, but be open to ideas.
- You make the content, but the viewers interpret the content - it is as much theirs as it is yours at that point.
- Be honest and real.
- Learn your brand. Whether intentional or unintentional, every channel has a 'brand' - it is up to you to shape it how you see fit.
2. Get a decent mike. Microphones are the main part of the content, not the game.
3. Be creative. Don't play games that are famous (SG is an exception) yet. Also, don't start out with a survival series.
4. Always keep the video going. Don't stop.
5. Keep your own style of commentating.
6. Tag your videos. There should be at least 4 lines of tags.
7. Have fun! Do it for your fans, not the fame! Do it for the funny, not the money!
8. Use good custom thumbnails.
9. Comment on videos. Be part of the youtube community.
10. Partner with people.
I myself was going to do MineZ for my first Video.
Be sure to show us your video when your done, I'm always looking for new youtubers to subscribe to.
Good luck man! Make sure to post the video here so we can see how you did and maybe give some feedback:D
Like, post the video on this thread.
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