Webcams, Camcorders And Youtube
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
January 1, 2016 11:13am CST
I am seriously considering creating my own Youtube films, most of which will be just talking-head presentations involving myself talking on various issues, and reading / performing my poetry, stories and articles not unlike those I present here on Mylot. My views on religions and cults are likely get some coverage along with my pub sign studies.
Most of the short films will just involve me talking from my bedroom/office. I may do some outside broadcasts too though.
I’ll need a webcam to film material on though, and I have seen some selling for next to nothing online. A decent camcorder might be a bit more expensive. My current phone has no camera on it while my cameras have a reasonable video function but poor sound.
I have no idea how to video edit, so that will be a whole new learning curve for me. It’s unlikely many of my films will come out in one uncut take, especially as I’d like to insert photos and footage to enhance the viewing experience. Finding a way to make my videos pay would be neat too.
Any tips and advice would be truly welcome.
Arthur Chappell
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Jan 16
I have only made o couple of videos for YouTube, which were video tutorials and produced solely on my computer.
I do have Adobe Premiere for video editing, although it is some time since I last used it. Of course you should find a few free programs available to do the job well enough.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
1 Jan 16
@Asylum thanks yes I have seen a few online options are available
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 Jan 16
@arthurchappell I am not sure how versatile such programs are, but they should suffice as long as you are not trying to do something obscure.
You could try Windows Movie Maker.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
1 Jan 16
@Asylum that's on my list to check out too
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Jan 16
well, just from a viewers perspective, listen to the videos. A lot of time sound done in a room is all odd sounding. I believe one can do things like hang some sheets or towels up off screen (or even behind you to give a 'set' appearance, to help muffle room echoes.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
2 Jan 16
Thanks - I'll certainly be testing things before the launch so hopefully I'll sort things like that out as I go
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
1 Jan 16
I have no advice because I don't know how to do it either. Perhaps your local college or even high school night classes might be the way to go.
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