​How to Become a YouTuber: A Beginner's Guide to YouTube Essentials

 

It's one of those things that comes up a lot at office dinners, but it's not often that we see people actually taking the plunge and becoming a YouTuber. 

The truth is, the path to becoming a YouTuber isn't as difficult as you might think. If you want to become a YouTuber but don't know how to prepare, read on. 

Table of Contents

1. 7 steps to becoming a YouTuber 

2. What you need to get started on YouTube 

7 steps to becoming a YouTuber 

 

 

For those of you who may find the idea of becoming a YouTuber overwhelming, we've broken down the process into 7 steps. Use these steps to help you figure out what additional analysis you need to do to grow your channel. 

1) Figure out what you want to be a YouTuber about. 

The first step to becoming a YouTuber is to decide what kind of YouTuber you want to be. It's important to choose something you're most interested in and knowledgeable about. YouTube is not a short-term game. It's important to choose something you can talk about for a long time. 

2) Create a Google account 

In order to do YouTube, you need to have a Google account. I'm sure most of you have a Google account :) I write that creating a Google account is an essential step to becoming a YouTuber. 

3) Create a YouTube channel 

Create a channel for YouTube. Often, when you create a YouTube account, you'll already have a channel, so check it out. 

4) Shoot a video 

Before you can upload your video, you need to shoot it. Remember that shooting video is a battle against shakiness. Always use a tripod or gimbal when shooting video. 

5) Edit your video 

To make your footage look good, you'll need to edit it using YouTube's basic editing features or a video editing program like Premier Pro (paid) or Gomix (free). You can cut and paste footage, add video effects, subtitles, filters, and more to make your video look polished. 

6) Upload your video

Once you've created your video, it's time to upload it to YouTube. When you upload your video, you can choose from a range of visibility for viewers to see it, or you can schedule it to go live at a specific time. 

7) Manage your channel 

You can't just post videos to YouTube and expect to get subscribers. Successful channels organize their videos by topic and have separate channels for subscribers who visit them. You can also host live broadcasts in the form of events. 

If you've started a YouTube channel and are doing these seven things consistently, you're already a YouTuber. If you're new to YouTube, consider these seven steps to help you get started. 

Additionally, my advice to first-time YouTubers is "don't buy expensive equipment first". 

I don't recommend spending a lot of money on equipment for YouTube from the get-go. It's best to start with what you already have. Here's what I'm coveting

 

 

 

 

2. What you need to get started on YouTube 

 

1) A PC for video editing 

We recommend using your own PC, but here are some general requirements 

- Operating system: Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.7 or later 

- Internet: Internet connection speed of 1 Mbps or faster 

- PC memory: 4GB memory by default, 8~16GB memory recommended 

- PC hard disk: 8 GB or more space for installation and operation 

2) Smartphone & camera for video recording 

You don't need to buy a separate camera to shoot for YouTube - many YouTubers use their smartphones to upload their videos. Most viewers also watch YouTube on smartphones, so a smartphone is often all you need.  

As for cameras, there are two main types of cameras: mirrorless and DSLR, with mirrorless cameras being relatively lightweight for everyday use and DSLR cameras being bulky and used indoors to capture high-quality footage. 

3) Lighting to brighten up your footage 

The most important piece of equipment to improve video quality, and one that is often overlooked by the average user, is lighting. 

The best lighting for YouTube videos is a combination of LED lights and steady light stand lights, which are traditionally used for photography. 

- LED lights for cameras and stands 

- Ring lights for beauty and makeup 

- Softbox lights for continuous light photography 

* Especially for YouTube videos, the ring light allows you to mount your smartphone on a stand with a hole in the center, so you can shoot videos without shadows. 

4) Noise-reducing microphone 

 

 

When shooting with a smartphone or camcorder, you don't have to worry too much about the microphone. They have their own microphones.

However, if you're using a PC indoors and preparing footage for a gain broadcast or program that requires a PC screen, you'll need a separate microphone. In this case, we recommend a microphone that reduces noise as much as possible.