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How to Create a YouTube channel in 5 Easy Steps

Video blogging better known as vlogging is a form of blogging wherein a video content is used to give the relevant information to the audience.  For years, this form of blogging has been in existence, however in the recent times there is a growth in this form of blogging.

For those who are planning to start vlogging, through YouTube and are wondering how to create a video, here are 5 easy steps to help you out.

Content plan development

Before you start recording your video, it is necessary for you to plan everything out. You need to sit down and ponder the type of audience you want to target. You also need to sit down and think about what kind of video you want to come up with.

For example, if you want to demonstrate the use of a particular product, then you need to make sure you research well and get as much quality information as you can. Similarly, if it is a how to video or a do it yourself video, you need to ensure that you break the whole process into easy steps for the audience to understand.

Have a setup

The next step to making your own video is to ensure that you have the right set up. This means that you have to make sure that you have the right camera to record the video. Taking out various angles while recording, will make the video look professional.

The lights also play an important role so ensure that you have good lighting. A good background that is clean and neat is essential.

Before you actually go pro on the recording, it is advisable to do a test run. Record yourself and see how you look in your video. Make sure that you sound confident and can connect to the audience. Get your friends and family to look at the video and give you an honest feedback on the areas of strengths and improvements.

This will help you to understand what you need to change and where you have to work hard.

Edit your work

Before recording, make sure you have everything written down. Edit your content properly keeping it as short and to the point. Even after recording your test video, edit it and do the necessary alterations like adding graphics, texts, sounds etc.

This will help you to make an interactive video content that is easy to understand. There are various video editing tools and software available, you can use any one them and bring out the best of your video.

The real deal

Once you have everything in place, you can then start recording the video that you would like to upload on YouTube. Make sure that you have everything in place. Take small shots so that you do not end up goofing up and it does not fall heavy on you.

Once your video is ready, you can then log on to YouTube and follow the simple instructions mentioned there to upload your content.