Every hour, 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube. And, the average user watch time per YouTube session is 40 minutes.
What does this mean for content producers and consumers? Video is king.
Consumers are hungry for videos to watch, now more than ever before. Do you want to get in on the online video action?
Creating an online video is much easier than you might think, and can be done by anyone, even in half an hour of online video production.
If you’ve always wanted to get started with online video creation, but are unsure where to start, read on to find out exactly how you can start making online videos today.
Have a Vision for Your Online Video
Before you start shooting, have a vision for how you want the final video to look. This will save you time and prevent you from shooting unnecessary footage. It will also give you better results.
You can do this by creating a video storyboard, but if you don’t have time, just give some thought in the beginning as to what results you want from the video and what sort of style and feel the film should have.
Goals with a clear objective are likely to do better than videos which seem to lack focus.
Shoot Your Content
If you are wondering how to record online video, the good news is that you already have everything you need in your pocket.
Using your smartphone, you can quickly shoot your video. Add stability with a gimbal and consider improving your sound quality with an external microphone, if helpful.
If your budget allows, you can shoot with a higher-end DSLR camera or video camera, but for online purposes, your phone should give you everything you need.
A tripod is useful if you plan on filming yourself presenting.
Although it can be intimidating at first, practice what you want to say, speak slowly, and smile— these tips can help create a better, more professional, video.
Edit
Next, it’s time to edit. Although you can try to do it yourself, this is likely to take quite a while and can be frustrating. Your best bet is to hire a video editor.
Editors can easily fix problems with your online video too. For example, do you notice that your audio and video were out of sync when streaming online? An editor can fix this for you, no problem.
Share Your Content Online
Once your video is ready to go and you’re happy with the results, it’s time to start sharing your content online.
Creating a YouTube channel is a great way to share your content, although it can take some time to build up a large following, especially if your goal is to monetize your content.
Videos are also great as content for your social media platforms and for businesses to promote their services or products.
Start Making Videos Today!
Now that you know how easy it can be to create an online video, get started today! Online videos have so many uses, whether you just want to make them for fun, as social media content, or to promote your business.
Get creative and start brainstorming ideas for your online videos— the world is hungry for online video content!
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