Start a Youtube Channel THE RIGHT WAY β Be a Successful Youtuber! (Self-Paced)
50k subs & 2.5 mil views & counting! π₯ Kickstart YOUR YouTube channel this Spring. β Setup, customization & branding; safety; starter equipment, programs & tips to film/edit your videos; copyright; uploading; making money & more.
Erin Payne
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What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will get the most out of this course by diving in and completing the given tasks each lesson. The online classroom and discussion posts will be a safe space for students to share their channel ideas, videos, thumbnails, etc. for teacher review, encouragement, and critique if wanted asked for. βͺοΈ Week 1 ~ Students are encouraged to set up, customize, and create branding images for their own YouTube channel. βͺοΈ Week 2 ~ Students are encouraged to complete competitor research using the provided worksheets and then plan & film their own video. βͺοΈ Week 3 ~ Students are encouraged to edit their videos using the tips demonstrated in the lesson videos. βͺοΈ Week 4 ~ Students are encouraged to upload their videos to their YouTube channel; create an eye-catching video title, description, & thumbnail; and use the YouTube Studio to add an end-screen and info cards.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Beginner Level
Have you always wanted to start a YouTube channel, but just donβt know where to start? Maybe you already have a channel but are feeling overwhelmed and want to make sure you are starting off on the right foot. Whether you just want to share your passion with the world or have dreams of being the next big YouTube star, then this Self-Paced course is for you! At your own pace, youβll follow along with my pre-recorded videos where Iβll teach you how to set up your own YouTube channel and begin to film, edit, and upload videos that you can be proud of. Essentially, youβll learn how to start a YouTube channel (the right way)! Take a look at the Syllabus for a Weekly Project Breakdown and the lessons and skills you will learn throughout the class. I have been creating YouTube videos for over 6 years now and have accumulated over 50,000 subscribers and 2.5 million views on my channels. β Iβm excited to share all of my knowledge and tips based on my own YouTube experiences as a creator on the platform, giving you the solid foundation that you need to see future success. ~ FREEBIES ~ In addition to the Lesson Videos, this course is full of tons of freebies and printable guides to help you get started; like templates you can use to easily create your channel profile picture, channel banner, and video watermark on Canva, as well as brainstorming and planning worksheets to help you create killer content. ~ WHAT TO EXPECT ~ This is a Self-Paced course. This means that there are no live meetings. Student will learn through pre-recorded lesson videos and work through the lessons on their own time. This means that learners will be able to pause, re-watch, and create their channels and videos at their own pace. Learners can post any questions that might come up in the classroom posts or message the teacher directly. ~ PLEASE BE AWARE ~ I will be giving tips on how to film and edit videos and will show a video editing demonstration using Canva, but students may need to adjust depending on their own equipment, software, and devices. We will briefly touch on some tips to grow your channel as you get started, but this course is more geared toward beginners. This course stresses the importance of staying safe online and seeking parental guidance throughout their YouTube journey as minors. ~ WHY START A CHANNEL ~ YouTube is a great space to explore interests and is a fun way to unleash your creativity, use your voice, and foster community. Building a successful YouTube channel also teaches presentation skills, responsibility, commitment, tech skills, and so much more. Start your channel today!
Learning Goals
WEEK #1
THE BASICS:
βͺοΈ Why do you want to start a channel?
βͺοΈ Channel ideas
βͺοΈ The importance of choosing a niche
CHANNEL SETUP & BRAND:
βͺοΈ How to create a YouTube channel
βͺοΈ How to customize your channel (name, description, layout, branding, etc)
βͺοΈ How to create an awesome profile picture, channel banner, & video watermark using Canva
βͺοΈ The importance of a consistent brand identity
SAFETY:
βͺοΈ How to stay safe and what to keep private online
βͺοΈ Why & how to disable or filter video comments
βͺοΈ How to block people from your channel
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WEEK #2
COPYRIGHT:
βͺοΈ What is copyright & what does YouTube consider βfair useβ?
βͺοΈ Best practices for using copyrighted content in videos
FILMING CONTENT:
βͺοΈ Starter equipment you probably already have at home + DIY equipment hacks
βͺοΈ Upgrade your equipment on a budget
βͺοΈ Video planning and competitor research brainstorming (*printable worksheet included*)
βͺοΈ The ingredients of a great video
βͺοΈ 11 Filming Tips to Film Killer Content (lighting, settings, setup, etc.)
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WEEK #3
EDITING YOUR VIDEOS:
βͺοΈ Easy, beginner editing programs and apps
βͺοΈ Copyright-safe music you can use
βͺοΈ Video editing tips & demonstration in Canva
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WEEK #4
UPLOADING YOUR VIDEOS:
βͺοΈ How to upload your videos to YouTube
βͺοΈ What to include in your title and description (to get you views!)
βͺοΈ Keyword planning (*printable worksheets included*)
βͺοΈ Create eye-catching thumbnails
βͺοΈ How to easily remove the background from images
βͺοΈ After-upload tools (adding end-screens & iCards, viewing analytics, using the YouTube video editor, responding to comments)
βͺοΈ YouTube studio overview
CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY:
βͺοΈ Intro on YouTube Shorts video
βͺοΈ Community Posts
βͺοΈ Brief Live streaming overview
βͺοΈ Tips for channel growth
(BONUS) HOW YOUTUBERS MAKE MONEY
Syllabus
4 Units
12 Lessons
over 4 WeeksUnit 1: Setup & Customize
Lesson 1:
Welcome! Course Goals & Support
Review a breakdown of the upcoming Lessons, overall goals of the course, and how to gain support. Lesson 2:
Channel Setup, Customization, & Branding
Begin to set up your YouTube channel! Start by brainstorming ideas for your channel. Then learn how to start your YouTube channel, and how to customize it by adding a name, description, and branding images. Lesson 3:
Creating Branding Images with Canva
Learn how to create your own profile image, channel banner, and video watermark. Lesson 4:
Privacy & Safety
Learn about why and how to stay safe when sharing videos online. You'll also learn how to disable and filter out certain comments on your channel + other helpful channel settings that can help keep your channel a positive space. Other Details
Parental Guidance
YouTube:
You must be 13 years or older to create a YouTube account. Therefore students under 13 must create and run their account with the help of a parent or guardian. Children between ages 13 and 17 must obtain parental permission before opening an account. It is important that parents monitor their childrenβs activity when creating a Youtube channel.
Canva:
In this class, I will be using Canva to demonstrate how to create branding graphics and edit videos. Canva is a free and easy-to-use graphic design and video editing platform that is accessible via your web browser. No software download is required. Although Canva can be used without creating an account, I highly recommend creating one so that you can save your designs, videos, and uploaded media files. Canva also has apps for editing on your smartphone or tablet available on iOS and Android. Canva has a paid, Pro version, but I will do my demonstrations using the free version.
PhotoRoom:
I will be using the web version of PhotoRoom to show learners how they can quickly remove the background from images. PhotoRoom is free and no account is required to remove the background from a single photo. PhotoRoom is also available as an app on iOS and Android devices.
Supply List
To start a YouTube channel, learners will need a way to record, edit, and upload videos. Equipment and software options will be discussed in class. Video creation over the course of the class is encouraged but not required to participate and learn.
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Joined January, 2022
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I have over 5 years of experience in creating and managing multiple YouTube channels starting from the ground up. I've accumulated over 50k subscribers & 2.5 million views on my YouTube channels, and I am excited to share my knowledge and tips in regards to starting a YouTube channel with a solid foundation for success! Reviews
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