Tips on starting a YouTube channel.

Dec 25, 2015

Aliyah H.

Hey guys, I am thinking about starting a YouTube channel but I don't know where to start! Just want to make videos about hair, makeup and clothes but I don't think I'm fully prepared...help?

Dec 25, 2015

Amy H.

Upload on a schedule. have a good camera and use the right lighting. plan your videos and make your thumbnails look good.

Dec 25, 2015

Malik W.

Having a good camera is a big start. You want your videos to have good quality. & if possible invest in some professional lighting. Especially if you're doing tutorials or anything like that.

Dec 26, 2015

NiK I.

And I feel like you'll need one thing that sets you apart from the rest I tend to watch the videos of girls who have almost gimmick like your thing could be mostly for girls who have a busy life so you could give quick tips
or lots of diy
reviews on different products
low cost
things like that your a very pretty girl with a fantastic look I'm sure you'll do wonderful and make sure to be on social media to help get followers:)

Dec 26, 2015

Angela J.

I don't have any clue but Batalash beauty has a few videos on YouTube on the subject:)

Dec 26, 2015

Kristine N.

Have A good camera and good lighting (light box and a light ring)

Dec 26, 2015

Natalie D.

Good lighting, preferably daylight, be yourself and have fun.

Dec 29, 2015

Hannah K.

A good camera (I'd recommend a Canon DSLR) as they pick up all the colours and detail in the makeup. You can also faff about with the settings to get the best possible shot and outcome. Film in natural light. Alternatively, a light box and/or ring lighting will work well.
Get good editing software! One I REALLY recommend is Final Cut Pro, it's incredible and easy to use. Makes your videos look really professional. You have to be prepared to invest time and money.
Make sure you use titles which interest, but are accurate and to the point of your video. Youtubers such as Stepanka irritate me because their titles are so far away from the actual point of the video, so make sure your titles ARE to the point. For the thumbnails, either use a screenshot of the video or take a different picture which links to the video.
Have a catchy name, something which people will remember. You don't want anything too long (e.g - ilovemakeupitsmyfavouritethingandihave23maclipsticksand17paletteslolatme01), short and sharp is always best.
Also, see what sells! Look at the videos of the Youtubers and bloggers you aspire to be like and see what are their most popular videos, see what their viewers want to see. Make sure you're accessible on lots of social media so you can connect with lots of people. Don't be afraid to make yourself known.
Find your own gimmick! There's no point being just another makeup 'guru', anyone can be that are there are hundreds, if not thousands of aspiring 'gurus'. Find your USP, your unique selling point and use it until you're blue in the face