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[TheHammyLove]

I know there are a lot of successful youtubers with many subscribers on this forum, but there are also a lot of members who are new to youtube and just starting off. I thought I'd make this thread so people can share their tips and advice, and even if you don't have a youtube you could tell new youtubers what you'd like to see, and what you think makes a good video!

 

I'll start off, just so you can see a general layout:

Audio is something that's really important to me when clicking on a new video. If the audio isn't very good quality, it usually discourages me in watching the rest of the video or other videos by that person (sorry!). So when making a new video, try to keep your voice loud and clear so we can hear everything you're saying. Also, try to avoid backround noises and be careful with your editing because I've seen many videos that have been accidentally muted! D: Try to keep your voice at a steady volume so that viewers won't have to keep turning their volume up and down.

[emiee7]

TheHammyLuv this is quite helpful! I think this is helpful for new youtubers and people who have already been on youtube. I never knew that about background noises. It is my favorite tip and something I will use (and the rest) for when I do videos on my camera. Do you have a youtube? What is it?

[SyrianPumpkin]

A Tip for new youtubers would be NOT to go around asking every person on YouTube to do sub4sub. A lot of people in fact find it annoying and will not subscribe if you go around doing that. 

 

Well First of all you end up subscribing to some people in the end you may not even like the videos so now you have a bunch of videos in your subscriber feed and second of all People might just subscribe back because you subscribed to them and asked them so if you have 10 subscribers you ask to subscribe to you they don't comment, like or even watch the videos you make! But maybe you didn't ask sub4sub and instead 10 people just subscribed to you because they like your videos, comment on them and watch them! What would you rather have? the 10 they don't watch or the 10 that do.

Edited by SyrianPumpkin, 25 June 2013 - 08:47 AM.

[Hamsterlover26]

I know there are a lot of successful youtubers with many subscribers on this forum, but there are also a lot of members who are new to youtube and just starting off. I thought I'd make this thread so people can share their tips and advice, and even if you don't have a youtube you could tell new youtubers what you'd like to see, and what you think makes a good video!

 

I'll start off, just so you can see a general layout:

Audio is something that's really important to me when clicking on a new video. If the audio isn't very good quality, it usually discourages me in watching the rest of the video or other videos by that person (sorry!). So when making a new video, try to keep your voice loud and clear so we can hear everything you're saying. Also, try to avoid backround noises and be careful with your editing because I've seen many videos that have been accidentally muted! D: Try to keep your voice at a steady volume so that viewers won't have to keep turning their volume up and down.

 

This is a really good topic and very helpful.

 

 

A Tip for new youtubers would be NOT to go around asking every person on YouTube to do sub4sub. A lot of people in fact find it annoying and will not subscribe if you go around doing that. 

 

Well First of all you end up subscribing to some people in the end you may not even like the videos so now you have a bunch of videos in your subscriber feed and second of all People might just subscribe back because you subscribed to them and asked them so if you have 10 subscribers you ask to subscribe to you they don't comment, like or even watch the videos you make! But maybe you didn't ask sub4sub and instead 10 people just subscribed to you because they like your videos, comment on them and watch them! What would you rather have? the 10 they don't watch or the 10 that do.

 

This is a very good tip, SP! I agree with you. I read this slowly and stopped at some points so I can think if I am doing this, but phew I am not. (sorry with this and this I like smiley faces. I did it again lol)

[Poofthecat]

I haven't done much yet, but I love it when SP does colourful intros and little icons! Having background music, not drowning your voice, also helps! Also having true and interesting info!

[Mika]

Another thing to add in : Be yourself!

 

Don't go changing your attitude on Youtube just so you can appeal to a certain crowd. To me,

I say whatever i feel like i want to say. I stumble over my words , I speak my mind and I find a

good portion of my subscribers like that. They like being able to relate to us , not see them on

the other side of this invisible line. Reach out and interact with your subscribers and they'll have

just as much fun as you do. Do you need to lie and say you like a certain genre of music just to

appeal to certain subs? No! I find people love subscribers who love being themselves on YT (:

[tinypixie]

My tip for new youtubers or just new people to the 'hideout would be:

 

Do lots of research before you post a video or a thread.

 

People will jump on you so hard if anything is questionable. If you want to avoid that, then do a ton on research. Credit the sources, as well, so that skeptics can't question you without questioning your source first.

 

A lot of youtubers post videos for care or health that are incorrect or highly controversial. So if you want to post information that you assume people might use, back it up, eh? Research is the key to credibility. You can have all the experience in the world, but if someone cannot replicate your findings... what do you have?

 

Do not make assumptions about your subscribers and their information base. Assume they are not on hamster hideout. Therefore, being very clear about the terms you use, and the sources you got your information from are KEY to success.

 

Other tips...

 

Don't get caught up in preaching but not upholding to what you say: Don't post about how you don't have space for adequate cages, but then blast others for not getting minimum cage dimensions. Don't say you know about the dangers of breeding, but then accidentally have a litter. Don't say you know about the BEST food for hamsters but then post videos of outrageous treats or foods you feed that are not recommended. Don't warn against new hamster owners and how much it costs if you yourself are unable to provide what you say others should. Get what I'm saying? People LOOK for flaws, so don't have any. And if you have flaws, we all do, don't highlight them by blasting others for theirs. If you point out a flaw, they will come looking for yours

 

In all, pre-empt people from accusing you of bad ownership. If you never show the cages your hamsters live in, but you constantly preach about how people need a certain type of cage or adhere to a minimum dimensions, how could you defend against people saying "well hey, You say we need this type of cage, but we never see YOURS...."

 

Think of any possible argument against your video and guard against it. If you do not have the minimum, then don't talk about minimums. If you don't have the right food, then probably best not to advise people on food. eh?

Edited by tinypixie, 25 June 2013 - 02:10 PM.

[~Megan~]

Heres a few tips I have for new youtubers

1. Do not try to please everyone. Trust me, i spent so long trying to please every single person it made making videos downgrading and unenjoyable.So, do whatever YOU want with your channel and dont worry about what subscribers think. YouTube is meant to be a fun learning tool, not something thats considered a chore!

2. Post videos that you know people will watch and need. This is a biggie. If you make a video many people will need, or have looked up

before, better chance it will be viewed and bring new subscribers to your channel. Some examples of these are how to tame a hamster, how to convince your parents for a hamster, ect.

3.  Be patient. Yes, I know we all want 1,000+ subbies. But realize that while its a good goal, it shouldnt matter about subs or views. It should be about trying to promote and teach proper pet care to the subscribers you DO have, and not just trying to climb to the top.

I hope these tips helped you!  

p.s Everyone else, great tips as well!

[HoppingHammy]

Ok, my tips as well. Some have already been covered though.

 

 

1. Be yourself and come up with your own creative ideas to make your channel unique and different from someone else's. Don't compare who you are or what you have to offer.

 

2.  Quality, not quantity is key. I think it's better if someone uploads only 1 video per week that is nicely edited, nicely lit, and has good audio as opposed to cramming 4 in that look like raw footage. Your channel can either be known for nice videos, or for poor quality ones. (I realize not everyone has a fancy camera and that's not what I am pointing at so much as the editing. ) Cut out bad footage.

 

3. Film videos on what YOU want, otherwise you will get burned out. Doing requests once in awhile is good and necessary to show you care about what people want, but don't lose yourself in the process. If you are a hamster channel and you feel like putting up a video on nail polish, go for it! If you are a beauty channel and feel like talking about your new puppy, do it! In the process of trying to please people, do not lose yourself.

 

4. Work hard on your own, and never beg for subs or advertise on other people's videos. Hard work is the only way your channel will succeed, if that is what you want.

 

5. Don't get wrapped up in drama from other channels or people. I personally suggest keeping all comments on "approve" to prevent this.

 

6. Do not be rude to your subscribers, even if they ask the same questions or ask a lot of questions, it does not give an excuse to be short or rude.

 

7. Have fun! So many people are getting caught up in the number of subs they have, who is filming what compared to them, or other petty things. Don't run around stressed out, just chill and work hard!

 

[Hamsterlover26]

I don't have a camera ( I use my laptop) and I can't edit either way. :(

[Mika]

I don't have a camera ( I use my laptop) and I can't edit either way. :(

 

You don't absolutely need a camera to film! (:

I've used my iPhone for the longest time and don't think i'll be changing it.

I have my DSLR but that's rarely for filming so you don't need a camera to

be on youtube! (:

[Poofthecat]

I use my iPad for everything! I use it for filming, HH,cp, Pinterest, websites, texting, emails, and any other stuff that I feel like! (Though someone in my old class got me banned from texting) and so I can't edit right off the bat

[Hamsterlover26]

You don't absolutely need a camera to film! (:

I've used my iPhone for the longest time and don't think i'll be changing it.

I have my DSLR but that's rarely for filming so you don't need a camera to

be on youtube! (:

 

I don't even have any Apple product. :(

[Mika]

I don't even have any Apple product. :(

 

 

Oh no no, I think you're missing my point x)

 

I'm saying as long as you have some sort of device that can 

film at a decent quality , you don't need a camera. You don't

absolutely need such a device to be on Youtube is what I'm

trying to say (:

[SingSirens]

All this advice is great

 

My advice to any Youtuber is  when your talking and you end up saying umm alot or restating what you had just said. To avoid this just take a short break, the short break allows to collect you thoughts and say what needs to be said. I often found that people don't do this or rush what there saying because they feel that if the stop talking, they will lose their audience attention and/or that the break last forever. If you ever watch one of Tested video with Adam Savage (really any video with him) you will notice he often does this, take a break mid sentence/speech and collect his thought so he can send his message across properly (he stated this once in one of his videos).  

 

So long story short, take a break whenever you feel you need to even if it is mid sentence to avoid using umm alot and/or restating what you had just stated. It does the world of difference.

 

My other advice is when your traveling around your room or where ever try keeping the camera still and not so wobbly/ all over the place. For me personally it somehow gives me headache causing me to stop watching the video or the person. So if your one of those person who has trouble holding the camera straight, either have everything in arm reach so you don't move alot, film in one spot and try not to move the camera so much, and if you can maybe invest in a tripod for any video that can't be done in standing still (you should not feel that you have to do this if you do not have the money, tripods can be expensive and only recommend if you are really going to use it and not regret buying it).

Edited by ammywolf, 27 June 2013 - 02:16 PM.