From JT Chapman.
Howdy, friends! I’ve gotten A LOT of requests over the years to share my best tips for starting a successful YouTube channel, so I finally decided to put it all in one place! Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to a thriving channel.
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Overview
01:01 – Channel concept
02:01 – Channel Name
03:18 – Video Ideas
04:22 – Style
05:35 – Part 2: Technical stuff intro
06:30 – Gear considerations
07:38 – Lighting example
08:39 – Location
09:04 – Audio
10:16 – Cameras and lenses
12:10 – Editing software
12:58 – Part 3: Building the channel
15:28 – Part 4: Now what intro
16:03 – Upload schedule
16:58 – Harsh reality
18:17 – Tips and tricks
21:40 – Conclusion
Additional Resources:
My gear/other recommendations:
Blackmagic Pocket 6K Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1625642-REG/blackmagic_design_cinecampochdef6kp_pocket_cinema_camera_6k.html
Zoom H5: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1026852-REG/zoom_h5_handy_recorder.html
Zoom H5 Shotgun: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/981649-REG/zoom_sgh_6_hyper_direct_mono_shotgun_mic.html
Canon R5c: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1684244-REG/canon_5077c002_eos_r5_c_full_frame.html
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1321309-REG/sigma_24_70mm_f_2_8_dg_os.html
DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1788804-REG/dji_cp_os_00000302_01_osmo_pocket_3_creator.html
Budget Lighting Kit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446716-REG/neewer_10085939_700w_photography_softbox_lighting.html
Rode Videomic Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1152351-REG/rode_videomic_pro_r_videomic_pro_with_lyre.html
XLR Cable: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845514-REG/Kopul_m4010_Kopul_Studio_Elite_4000.html
Boom Pole: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/757123-REG/Rode_MICRO_BOOMPOLE_Micro_Boompole_3_Section.html
Good budget Tripod: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175941-REG/manfrotto_mk290xta3_3wus_290_xtra_3_way_head.html
SSD: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1559836-REG/samsung_mu_pc1t0t_am_1tb_t7_portable_ssd.html
SD for Zoom: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1431033-REG/sandisk_sdsdxxy_064g_gn4in_extremepro_sdxc_64gb_card.html
Sigma 18-35 1.8: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html
Good budget 50mm (Canon mirrorless): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1601517-REG/canon_rf_50mm_f_1_8_lens.html
Teleprompter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1443042-REG/parrot_teleprompter_pcteleprompterkit_padcaster_teleprompter_kit.html
Editing Software:
Davinci Resolve Lite: shorturl.at/enOR9
Stock Footage:
StoryBlocks: https://storyblocks.com/secondthought
Camera Channels:
Kai W: shorturl.at/rs078
DPReview TV: shorturl.at/dQX67
Potato Jet: shorturl.at/eF079
Tony & Chelsea Northrup: shorturl.at/clQZ4
Gerald Undone: shorturl.at/nQXY1
DSLR Video Shooter: shorturl.at/qQV07
Writing And Media Criticism :
Just Write: shorturl.at/coUVX
Terrible Writing Advice: shorturl.at/oPRY6
Persuasive Writing Course: shorturl.at/hwy89
Persuasive Writing Tips: shorturl.at/DFHT6
Pre and Post-Production Resources:
Primal Video: shorturl.at/BDE14
Casey Faris: shorturl.at/AKSV5
DSLR Video Shooter: shorturl.at/qQV07
Ben Johnson: shorturl.at/acR09
Potato Jet: shorturl.at/eF079
