HOW TO START YOUTUBE IN 2024 (sharing all of my secrets!)

welcome to my ultimate guide on how I film and edit my CZcams videos! 🎥✨ in this video, I’m spilling all my secrets and sharing every single one of my tips and tricks for creating high-quality, engaging, and aesthetic content.
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creating CZcams videos for the past five years has been one of the most challenging and exciting journeys I've ever experienced. from filming on my iPhone and editing on my mom's old laptop at 16, to now creating videos I'm genuinely proud of with some of my dream gear, I've learned so much along the way. there have been many learning curves... (so many) and I’m thrilled to share all my youtube secrets with you!
in this video, I’ll cover:
⋒ equipment recommendations: from cameras and lenses to lighting and microphones (beginner friendly and advanced options!).
⋒ filming techniques: how to get aesthetic & engaging footage.
⋒ editing in Final Cut Pro X: my complete workflow, including tips and tricks to streamline the editing process and make sure your videos FLOW.
⋒ color grading: how to make your videos look vibrant and professional.
⋒ thumbnail creation: how to design cohesive, aesthetic thumbnails that stand out.
whether you’re a beginner looking to start your CZcams journey or a seasoned creator seeking to learn something new, this video has something for everyone. I’m excited to share my workflow and help you create content you can be proud of too :)
⋒ CHAPTERS: ⋒
0:00 - intro
0:51 - cameras
2:16 - lenses
3:12 - microphones
3:41 - tripods
4:26 - lighting & how to set up shots
4:50 - EDITING part 1: rough edit
5:55 - FILMING TIP 1: "show don't tell"
6:08 - B-roll
6:28 - FILMING TIP 2: "quality over quantity"
6:55 - FILMING TIP 3: "watch and learn"
7:24 - building a story & my video formula
7:52 - music
8:35 - sound effects
8:54 - EDITING part 2: creative edit
9:42 - LUTS & colour grading
10:41 - thumbnails
11:42 - outro
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⋒ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: ⋒
how old am I? - 21 years old
where do I live? - british columbia, canada
editing software? - final cut pro x
thumbnails? - procreate
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[@carolmason3805]

Your knowledge is astounding! What an amazingly informative video. Great job!

[@UnPetitPique]

Well done! Love the colours.

[@srujanvlogs]

Worth watching. Thanks for the good information, keep it up!

[@swatib99]

Just wowww🤩❤️ You’re really really talented girllllll 🫡🫡