I agree, first video is best to be an introduction of yourself and your channel. I missed the chance of doing a proper introduction and it's hard for people to know who exactly am I. Haha.
I disagree. For my first video I just went straight in and did a makeup tutorial.
This isn;t meant to sound mean, but when you're starting out on youtube you won't have many fans - so people won't care who you are or what you like. Build your fanbase up and people will start to take an interest in you - then you can introduce yourself.
Hi Alyssa, I jumped right into the main purpose of my channel: nail tutorials. I don't think that an intro would be bad, but I have seen some youtubers who said that they want to do this and that etc and in the end they uploaded only a few videos and stopped... After all it is time consuming to do a video (editing, idea etc) :) So I would recommend to simply start uploading and find your "style" (I don't like my first videos.. I didn't know a lot and had a bad camera) :)
good luck;)
xx Sarah
For your first video I would do something like your everyday make-up routine or your favorite eye look. Tutorials often get some of the best feedback. (and hauls)
I just made my first video yesterday! I agree with the last few comments, just go right into it! Talking to a camera, for me, was really awkward at first. I think making a video of you doing what you do best should be your first video, or something that's really current. Likes and positive feebacks are for sure to come. Good luck girl!
I would jump right into makeup or hair video to start off and get people more interested.. I still haven't made a intro video and I've had my channel a while now
i would do something that alot of people like to watch like hauls, your current products your obsessed with or your makeup collection. that will bring alot of views to your videos and more people to your channel
I still want to upload an intro video. I just think I'll upload like at least 3 videos at once, so there will already be options once my page is found.
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Aug 21, 2012
Alyssa B.
What topic should my first YouTube video be about? I really need help with this because I just can't decide!!
Aug 21, 2012
Steffany C.
I would start off with a quick intro.. it's nice to get an idea of what people can expect on your channel ;)
Aug 21, 2012
Michelle A.
I agree, first video is best to be an introduction of yourself and your channel. I missed the chance of doing a proper introduction and it's hard for people to know who exactly am I. Haha.
Aug 21, 2012
Manii D.
Fir my first video i made an intro out of photos!
Aug 21, 2012
Zoe C.
I disagree. For my first video I just went straight in and did a makeup tutorial.
This isn;t meant to sound mean, but when you're starting out on youtube you won't have many fans - so people won't care who you are or what you like. Build your fanbase up and people will start to take an interest in you - then you can introduce yourself.
Aug 21, 2012
Rikki P.
I wouldn't waste time on your "introduction" video. Like Zoe said, I really don't care. I never watch introduction videos.
[Oh, and caption/add text to your videos so deaf/hard of hearing people know what you're saying. We exist too. ;D]
Aug 21, 2012
Kirakiranail K.
Hi Alyssa, I jumped right into the main purpose of my channel: nail tutorials. I don't think that an intro would be bad, but I have seen some youtubers who said that they want to do this and that etc and in the end they uploaded only a few videos and stopped... After all it is time consuming to do a video (editing, idea etc) :) So I would recommend to simply start uploading and find your "style" (I don't like my first videos.. I didn't know a lot and had a bad camera) :)
good luck;)
xx Sarah
Aug 21, 2012
Brittany S.
For your first video I would do something like your everyday make-up routine or your favorite eye look. Tutorials often get some of the best feedback. (and hauls)
Aug 24, 2012
Nidah M.
Yea its better just to do it rather than talk about it. I'm a new youtuber as well and my first video was a everyday eye look using gold:)
Aug 24, 2012
Kayleigh D.
I just made my first video yesterday! I agree with the last few comments, just go right into it! Talking to a camera, for me, was really awkward at first. I think making a video of you doing what you do best should be your first video, or something that's really current. Likes and positive feebacks are for sure to come. Good luck girl!
Aug 24, 2012
Deanna R.
I would jump right into makeup or hair video to start off and get people more interested.. I still haven't made a intro video and I've had my channel a while now
Aug 25, 2012
Danita C.
i would do something that alot of people like to watch like hauls, your current products your obsessed with or your makeup collection. that will bring alot of views to your videos and more people to your channel
Aug 27, 2012
Shelley W.
I skip intros. I want to get into the nitty gritty of watching and listening to what a person has to say about a particular product.
Aug 28, 2012
Nateeya G.
I still want to upload an intro video. I just think I'll upload like at least 3 videos at once, so there will already be options once my page is found.