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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/produc...
Zoom H5: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Zoom H5 Shotgun: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Canon R5c: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 ART: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Budget Lighting Kit: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Rode Videomic Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
XLR Cable: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Boom Pole: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Good budget Tripod: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
SSD: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
SD for Zoom: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Sigma 18-35 1.8: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Good budget 50mm (Canon mirrorless): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Teleprompter: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

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