
In this lecture I tell my story about how I went from having no subscribers, no videos, and no audience, to building a successful, profitable youtube channel that supports my family. I also give a brief overview of my main approach to doing youtube
In this video I explain what this course isn't and what our main focus will be
In this lecture I explain the different types of gaming channels that exist, and which one I think is the easiest/best route for those starting out
Choose the kind of gaming channel you want, from gameplay to tutorials. Create creative, edited videos with engaging thumbnails, and lean into ideas that engage the YouTube algorithm.
Master bright, eye-catching thumbnails and well-thought-out titles to boost YouTube views. Learn a flexible thumbnail philosophy with bright visuals, raise questions, and use Photoshop and Canvas examples.
Learn to make free thumbnails by taking a bright in-game screenshot and editing in canvas to brighten, contrast, saturate, and add text and logos.
Master practical photoshop techniques to create vibrant game thumbnails, including color correction, saturation tweaks, background blur, and outlining the subject. Use layers, strokes, glow, and overlays to enhance depth.
Choose a video editing software for your YouTube gaming channel, weighing free options like HitFilm Express against paid tools like Adobe Premiere, and learn basic editing and color grading.
Master DaVinci Resolve editing by importing clips, arranging the timeline, layering video and audio with music, and using keyframes for zoom and rotation, all for engaging YouTube videos.
Focus on audio quality for YouTube, highlighting the Blue Yeti microphone, an affordable setup, and Audacity tools for noise reduction, compression, and limiting to achieve professional sound on a budget.
Learn how the YouTube algorithm drives growth by prioritizing watch time and user suggestions, and discover why creating great videos with compelling thumbnails and titles matters more than subscriber count.
Grow your gaming audience on social media by posting meaningful, engaging tweets rather than self-promotion. Use Twitter analytics to optimize content, pursue organic growth, and invest time to build followers.
Monetize your audience by maximizing ad revenue and pursuing sponsorships, merchandise, and brand deals. Aim for ten minute videos to unlock more mid roll ads and higher earnings.
Discover how sponsors, orgs, and networks can supplement ad revenue for gaming channels, evaluating contracts, avoiding shady deals, and prioritizing great content first.
Monetize your audience by selling products beyond ad revenue, including e-books, courses, and merchandise, while building loyal fans with valuable, affordable offerings.
Learn to persevere and innovate on YouTube by creating unique videos, mastering transitions, applying humor, and embracing the grind to grow your channel.
In the summer of 2017, I finally decided I was done dreaming of becoming a Youtuber and I was ready to make it a reality, no matter what it took. Exactly one year later I turned in my notice at my regular job and began living my dream.
Besides playing video games and making content about them, my other great passion is helping fellow YouTubers grow their channels. I can't count the amount of late-night conversations I have had with both established and aspiring YouTubers, discussing everything from titles and thumbnails, to what it takes to build a lasting career on this platform.
My primary goal in this course is to give you all the tools to succeed on YouTube, hopefully in even less time than I did. More than anything, this course will give you a foundation for success as you work to grow your gaming channel into a sustainable, profitable business.