Creating video tutorials can be overwhelming at first. When watching a video you don't normally think about light, sound, and length of video, but all of those things and more make a huge difference in creating a successful tutorial. We have a couple of quick tips that can help you get started to posting a great video on Beautylish.
Tutorials Tips to Creating a Good Video
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Recording: Try to use a camera that has good quality. People want to see and hear you clearly, so make sure it is in focus, that you are in frame, and speak loud enough for the camera to pick up the sound.
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Light: Pay attention to what your camera is doing with light. If what you are seeing is too dark, no one will be able to follow along. The same goes for it being too bright. When using natural light, film at a good time of day. If you're using lamps, keep the light source on you.
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Video: Try to keep your tutorial down to what is needed in it. When you drag out a video, chances are they aren't going to watch all the way through. By editing out footage that isn't necessary you'll keep the viewer engaged.
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Personality: Have fun and be you! If you're not used to recording yourself, just play around and get comfortable in front of the camera before you get to creating a tutorial.
Beautylish Tip: Pull out that manual and read up on your camera settings so you know what would work best with the environment you record in (outside, indoors, incandescent lighting, fluorescent lighting, etc.).
Image courtesy of milkstudios.com
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Jun 25, 2011
Kayla r.
Thanks this was very helpful! :) I'm finally gonna begin making YouTube videos & I needed these tips.
Jun 21, 2011
Courtney M.
This is great! Thanks for this, now I just have to research a camera haha
Jun 21, 2011
Wendy G.
Great tips I'm just a bit lost on the whole editing process!
I guess I just have to play around with it ^^
Jun 11, 2011
Nancy W.
great article! i'm still in the process of learning how to film a really good tutorial and it's hard when I don't have a tripod to use and I'm just putting my digital camera between my blinds haha really good tips to keep in mind! =)
Jun 10, 2011
Kristen A.
Great article! All are very valid tips that anyone just starting out (or having problems) should know.
Jun 10, 2011
Amy Lou W.
You know.. I did my first HAUL video which I didn't post because I said "UM" after ever word and was really nervous.. I gotta work on it :( Thanks for the great tips!! xoxo
Jun 10, 2011
Mimi Z.
Great tips!
Jun 10, 2011
Porsha C.
good tips
Jun 10, 2011
Sharon Y.
Thank you much! I've been meaning to make videos ever since I started watching videos which was back in 2006, but didn't have the confidence. After having to lose weight recently, I've gained that confidence, but didn't know where to start. Thank you so much for this information! I really appreciate it!! Keep an eye out for new videos from MEEEE~~~ :D
Jun 10, 2011
Krystal C.
Great tips! Thank you :)