Start a YouTube Channel without Expensive Cameras

Name: Start a YouTube Channel without Expensive Cameras
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Learn how to start as a YouTuber with a limited budget, possibly using tools you already have, with no editing!

Created byJason Hassett

Last updated 6/2023

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What you'll learn

How to choose the right equiptment to work as a beginner on a very tight budget
How to work without needing to Edit
How to Live Stream
How to get the perfect sound setup
How to select a title and description for your Videos & Channel

Course content

6 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 17m total length

Introduction1:58
Start a YouTube channel on a budget using items you already have to publish professional-looking videos today, and learn to pick subjects, assess potential, and record with or without editing.

A Laptop (or Desktop)2:49
If you're looking for a cheap laptop to begin with then something like this acer will do you well, as mentioned in the video, the more you want to add to your stream the more you'll want to upgrade your hardware. However starting out the best thing to do is keep it simple.

https://amzn.to/365bBtr
A Smartphone1:55
I'll assume you have a smartphone already but if you're looking for something not crazy expensive but will work to keep you running, with a solid camera, then the best thing to go with is a Xaomi.

https://amzn.to/3JgNhmH
Smartphone Tripod1:18
A Cheap and Easy Example: https://amzn.to/34LyEZx
A Microphone (or Smartphone Sound to Start)4:16
As mentioned in the video depending on your plan, you'll want a cavalier microphone or a condenser microphone to move forward. They don't need to be expensive though! Best to learn with crap equipment.

Lavalier
https://amzn.to/3HKf5zw

Condenser
https://amzn.to/3Lp4Wu6
Setting up your Background1:58
A high end look with a green screen doesn't need to be expensive, you can find one here for just $12!

https://amzn.to/3oFlVPd

A Simple Rule to See if Success is Possible2:51
Apply a simple three-question rule to judge a topic’s viability: love it, are you good at it, and is there a market; use this for YouTube and business.
Deciding on Your Format & Topic2:37
Choose a niche within your topic, differentiate with a unique selling point, and tailor content to your audience across tech, gaming, cars, or cooking.
What kind of people will watch?3:48
Identify your audience by mapping personas and using YouTube analytics to guide video topics and scheduling, tailoring content to the likely viewers.
When and How often will you post a video4:42
Set a realistic posting schedule based on your target market and time zones, prioritizing consistency as the core driver of growth, and post around 3 p.m. in your time zone.

Connecting Your Phone3:52
Connect your phone as a webcam using Camo or Droid Cam, compare free version limits like 720p, and follow setup steps for Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS.
A Look at the Software6:13
As Mentioned, you can use OBS

https://obsproject.com/es/download

If you want something easier to use but more gaming focused, then click below to get $9 off a paid plan:

https://streamlabs.com/goprime?promo=grandprick-981f-10
Setting Up Your Sound15:11
Adding Graphics & Other Assets3:56
If you are ready to five in and get some professional work done, you'd be surprised how cost effective it is on Fiverr to get these backgrounds made. Check it out below!

https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=335870&nci=9416
How to Setup a Live Stream2:48
Learn to set up live streaming for a YouTube channel without expensive gear, connect to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook Live, obtain a stream key, and start streaming.
What about Editing?2:24
As mentioned, alternatively you can outsource this to Fiverr instead of doing it yourself.

https://go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=335870&nci=9760

Creating a Thumbnail3:13
Create eye-catching YouTube thumbnails using Canva's free templates instead of Photoshop. Customize text and elements, download as JPEG, and look professional without prior graphic design skills.
Uploading Your First Video7:23
Learn how to upload your first YouTube video via studio.youtube.com, set a channel logo with Canva, craft titles and descriptions, and manage visibility, thumbnails, playlists, and end screens.

Requirements

No Prior Experience Needed

Description

What this Course is All About

Everyone and their dog these days knows what YouTube is thanks to videos about every topic your can imagine. Whether you've used YouTube as a how to, to get the latest news, or just to watch silly videos of dogs, you know how popular it is. Now even though there is a tonne of competition, you can still get in on the action and given there are nearly 8 Billion people on the planet, carving your own small audience won't take decades. In this course, I want to help get you creating videos about your passion topic today on less than it would cost for a full tank of gas for your car.

The Best Part?

Even though there is a lot of competition and a lot of channels already out there, you can use these techniques to get yourself started with YouTube and even earn some money using Affiliate Marketing, outside of YouTube's own Monetisation!

What Can I Expect?

In this course, I'm not going to give you a full marketing course but I am going to teach you how to do things on a budget, getting you setup with hopefully little more than what you already have in your home. However still looking professional.

Who this course is for:

Creatives who want to start their own YouTube Channel

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

The Equiptment, Let's get Frugal5 lectures • 12min

Who, What, When & Where4 lectures • 14min

Recording Your First Video6 lectures • 34min

Publishing to Youtube2 lectures • 11min

Closing Arguments3 lectures • 4min

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