Watching your videos is helping me create a channel at over 35.. my life was put on hold due to standing by my son while he battled cancer. He is such a warrior, and is doing well. He is now in remission and thriving living his best life. It's time for dad to do the same. He actually told me, "dad, you are kind of old to to be on CZcams.." I might be older, but dreams never get old, hoping with hard work I can show him anything is possible. Maybe one day you will even subscribe. Thank you for all the tips, tricks, and info.
You're my brother from another mother. I'm 39 and I have been thinking about creating a CZcams channel for yeeeeaaaaaars. I'm finally doing it. I'm not waiting anymore. I'm so happy to hear about your son. I don't know you obviously but I'm a father of four and I can't imagine. St. Judes is the only charity I donate to. There can be no nobler cause than helping sick kids. I hope all goes well with you and the family, brother. Get that CZcams channel going, I'll be watching for you. Maybe one day we'll be in positions to do a collab. Good luck
I've always put off making an intro as I just haven't got the slightest idea where I should start and I've always just gone straight into it with my content, but this really helps and breaks it down simple! I might have to give this a try in the next few weeks.
I got serious with my reaction channel about a little over three months ago. I am 4 subscribers away from hitting the big 7 0!! It has been a fun journey. Once you actually have consistently put out 30 decent videos, you start to look back and you then realize, “Wow, this is it. This is that so long waited process in which I am now making a reality. You could potentially blow up. So make the small moments last and communicate with EVERY PERSON who comments. At least as many as you have time for. Show the authenticity!!
I don't see how these recommendations could be any clearer, and better presented. Every element just sucks you in. Ben, you've definitely found your calling. Keep it up.
2 minutes into the video and I already love it so much. I run a LIVE radio show and was looking for a guide that could help me create a fast paced video intro for my CZcams Channel. This video ranks so low on the search page but this was exactly what I was looking for! Let me watch the full video and I’ll post a full review
I havent even watched the whole video yet, I stopped at 2 minutes bc I want to say THANK YOOOUUUUU! THIS is the type of video I was looking for because I want to use the videos thats already in my phone for my intro video. I already liked and subscribed 2 mins in... I just decided ima stop procrastinating and take the first step and start my channel... Im sure i will be visiting your channel A LOT more lol.
Just the video I needed, you absolute legend. big fan from India. And I don't know if you remember this or not, but I once commented on one of your vids saying "you'll be big one day, mark my words" when you had 800 subs. I stand corrected.
Really good info, I appreciate it. Im creating a channel to talk about my journey in the US Army as a foreign born soldier but i kind got stuck at creating an intro, and this video helped alot. Thank you🤛🏽
5:30 best part of the video xD °Great Video Man °You just made me re-think about content creation °I have watched hundreds of similar channels °But yours is CREATIVE
I clicked on this video to see if this video started with "what's up everyone" or "hey guys"...I wasn't disappointed. Its probably not the intro you are referring to, but thats what I got from the title.
Hey Ben, recently found your CZcams chennel. Watched 3 videos so far (from which I have gained a lot of value). I was about to be pissed that you do not have more subscribers but I see that you do not have many videos. If you keep uplodaing consistently you will reach 100k and if you keep going 1 000 000+ I trying to wrap my head around why your content is so good but i think that you are just great at so many things (Set Up/Background, Professional Looking yet Personal at the same time, Very Valuable Tips, Tricks and Knowledge. I am in the process of starting my CZcams Channel and you are an inspiration. I am aware posting such high quality frequently can be difficult and stressful but if you can do it it will be amazing! For us the viewers and hopefully for you too :)
Hey thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment! I appreciate that, and my goal is to be transparent so that my content can be an honest and helpful resource for other content creators and creatives in general! And yes, consistency is key! New vid coming soon 🤘🏻
@@benjohnsoncreative You are achieving your goal my friend. Your content is very helpful indeed! And you are the primary reason why I am still not in bed yet. (I was thinking of going to bed at midnight and now it is 2:35 AM where I live lol) Music will be important for my channel and I spent hours researching some of the possible options for licencing - but your 18 minute video was so good that it could have saved me some headache. However I am happy that you showed some options that I was unaware of and I still got value from it an am happy! Greetings from Bulgaria and I hope this comment helps with the CZcams algorithm :)
Great information! Thanks for an entertaining & educational video! Was a bit overwhelmed thinking about creating my first intro, but feel like I have a grasp on it after watching!
I don't know anything about making an intro but I always watch your video because lot of them are so useful for me. Love from India 🇮🇳 I hope one day I'll be able to make an intro for my channel
Easy to follow! Great insights and knowledge to share. I wasn't really sure how I wanted to set-up my intros. You have given me a lot to think about. I defiently, will be leaning towards your style.
Great video LOVE your intro and was looking to do some similar work. THANKS for showing us how you did your intro. LOVE the channel, you've taught me a lot. Definitely one of my favorite channels to watch
Wow. Just wow. I've watched 2 of your videos back to back, and had to subscribe. Information is concise, well thought out, and easy to understand. Comparing to some of the other videos I've watched on the same subject, this one is a winner!
LOVE THIS!!! Out of curiosity, which song do you use for this intro? I'm about to create a 5-part video series for work and your video was actually SUPER helpful! Your advice isn't just for CZcams channels - it's applicable for so much more!
Thanks Christina! You can check out this song and my other favorites on my SOUNDSTRIPE playlist: app.soundstripe.com/playlists/music/238518 My intro song is “survive” by Daniel King If you want to end up signing up use code: CREATIVE20 to save 20% :)
Hello I am a new youtuber and but I have been watching CZcams since it started. I know that a intro is VERY IMPORTANT because I have clicked off of videos with annoying long stupid intros and I'm sorry if that sounds rude but it's just the truth. This was a great video! Thank you!
Nice film as always! Would love to see a turtorial of how you create that intro, more like how you work it on fcpx and teaching us, I really need something like this haha but find it so hard to cut it and stuff! As always, super nice Ben!!!
I've been playing around with Adobe rush it's pretty awesome I have pro too I haven't tried, have you used those? I have the Adobe cloud for design school and have been working in photoshop, indesign and illustrator and want to utilize it the best I can are there any other programs you've used from it that are useful?
I mean I know zero people who click a video to see an intro. It wastes time. Get to the content. Your video title explains what the content is. Get to it. And don't be redundant. Some where along the line it became SOP for an intro and a 'click subscribe, like' etc. Don't treat your viewers like dummies. They know what to do. BTW, beautiful lighting!
Another great video! Appreciate the breakdown with an actual example. Quick question - how do you do the Instagram slideout in the beginning of the video?
Jesus love you, he died on the cross for you, accept him as your lord and savior he can change everything. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life" (Jn 3:16" But you must repent too. From that time Jesus went about preaching and saying, Let your hearts be turned from sin, for the kingdom of heaven is near. (Matthew 4:17):
Agree! A lot of creators got rid of intros like that because it drives viewers away. Even channels like Think Media, Jeven Dovey, Peter McKinnon *ALL* got rid of their intro... I personally never had any intro, always thought it was a waste of time for my viewers
@@Mr_Web With Television they love long into but you can't fast forward - a longer intro works in some cases - take car expert.com john cardigans intro is a great example of a memorable intro
**UPDATE** Times have changed, watch the NEW way to make intros here: czcams.com/video/5qSsrlfdaRQ/video.html
I have a question. Can I extract a short clip from my own video as the intro!
On god bruh
What camera do you have bro. Holy geez
Watching your videos is helping me create a channel at over 35.. my life was put on hold due to standing by my son while he battled cancer. He is such a warrior, and is doing well. He is now in remission and thriving living his best life. It's time for dad to do the same. He actually told me, "dad, you are kind of old to to be on CZcams.." I might be older, but dreams never get old, hoping with hard work I can show him anything is possible. Maybe one day you will even subscribe. Thank you for all the tips, tricks, and info.
You're not too old for CZcams! Glad to hear your son is doing well now!
coryxkenshin is 30 and he makes like the best videos ever
You're my brother from another mother. I'm 39 and I have been thinking about creating a CZcams channel for yeeeeaaaaaars. I'm finally doing it. I'm not waiting anymore.
I'm so happy to hear about your son. I don't know you obviously but I'm a father of four and I can't imagine. St. Judes is the only charity I donate to. There can be no nobler cause than helping sick kids. I hope all goes well with you and the family, brother.
Get that CZcams channel going, I'll be watching for you. Maybe one day we'll be in positions to do a collab. Good luck
@Jeremy Hodges excellent
Who else couldn’t resist the thumbnail?!
Haha! 😂 it works!
✋
@@benjohnsoncreative yyyaaaasss!
LMAO SAME that’s why i clicked
@@emelyzalez haha stay tuned, doing a thumbnail tutorial video soon! 🤘🏻
I've always put off making an intro as I just haven't got the slightest idea where I should start and I've always just gone straight into it with my content, but this really helps and breaks it down simple! I might have to give this a try in the next few weeks.
You should totally try Chris!
I got serious with my reaction channel about a little over three months ago. I am 4 subscribers away from hitting the big 7 0!! It has been a fun journey. Once you actually have consistently put out 30 decent videos, you start to look back and you then realize, “Wow, this is it. This is that so long waited process in which I am now making a reality. You could potentially blow up. So make the small moments last and communicate with EVERY PERSON who comments. At least as many as you have time for. Show the authenticity!!
It’s all about community!
The editing this guy put into this video is insane
Thanks Xilkwest!
Have been browsing this topic for a few weeks now, and your channel is the most comprehensive and visual source. Thank you!
Thank you for watching, I’m so glad you found value!!
I literally subscribe hearing just your intro !! Real genuine and love the energy haha. 🤘
Thanks Tuna!! 🙏🏻
I don't see how these recommendations could be any clearer, and better presented. Every element just sucks you in. Ben, you've definitely found your calling. Keep it up.
Thanks so much I appreciate your encouragement!
love what your doing here, always giving us quality content.
Thanks so much! Trying haha 🤘🏻
2 minutes into the video and I already love it so much. I run a LIVE radio show and was looking for a guide that could help me create a fast paced video intro for my CZcams Channel. This video ranks so low on the search page but this was exactly what I was looking for! Let me watch the full video and I’ll post a full review
What a BEAUTIFUL video! I love how subtly the sponsor has been integrated. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
THIS IS SO UNDERATED!! Who else agrees?
Thanks for watching!
Agreed.
I havent even watched the whole video yet, I stopped at 2 minutes bc I want to say THANK YOOOUUUUU! THIS is the type of video I was looking for because I want to use the videos thats already in my phone for my intro video. I already liked and subscribed 2 mins in... I just decided ima stop procrastinating and take the first step and start my channel... Im sure i will be visiting your channel A LOT more lol.
Thanks D! Appreciate your encouragement!
Bro the fact that the info’s that you give us is insane and you deserve more subs bro
Thanks so much for watching and supporting! Glad you are finding the videos helpful and informative! 🔥
superb! so true!
Well, JUST SUBSCRIBED & I will let others KNOW!
your background is easily the best in whole of youtube
Thanks so much haha! I appreciate that! 🤘🏻 🔥
@@benjohnsoncreative yeah please forgive me if I swagger jack it. I'll change the colors though :)
It's cool but when is the purple background and hat wearing trend going to end?
@@benjohnsoncreative It would be awesome if you made a video on your background lighting, it looks AMAZING!,best I've seen!
@@JasonWoodard never. Never ever ever, at least I hope so
I like your approach of your tips, you're a pro minimalist and perfectionist. I love to learn from your channel. Thank you
Thanks Dante! Yes your description is very accurate haha
Just the video I needed, you absolute legend. big fan from India. And I don't know if you remember this or not, but I once commented on one of your vids saying
"you'll be big one day, mark my words"
when you had 800 subs.
I stand corrected.
Thanks Debz, I remember!
Ben, you have inspired me to actually start my own CZcams CZcams channel. Thank you
Awesome Joyce! That’s super cool! What will your channel be about?
@@benjohnsoncreative helping entrepreneurs and content creators monetise their message and create business online
Thanks man, didnt realize you could get plug-ins! saves me time + effort on my intro!
Glad I could help!
Really good info, I appreciate it. Im creating a channel to talk about my journey in the US Army as a foreign born soldier but i kind got stuck at creating an intro, and this video helped alot. Thank you🤛🏽
Thanks Herbert! And thanks for your service!
Good luck to ya bro I’ll be on the look for your video !
Take love from Bangladesh. Watching your video when this channel were just 2k❤️
Thanks so much for supporting from the early days! A true original creative crew member!
Seriosly amazing tutorials explained in a simple manner! I honestly feel you deserve a lot more views and subs so please keep uploading!!
Thanks so much for supporting! And challenge accepted! New video coming soon! 🔥
Brilliant…. Just brilliant….. I’m now not scared to produce this tv show!!! Thank you!!!! Awesome tips and pointers!!!
Awesome Suzette!
5:30 best part of the video
xD
°Great Video Man
°You just made me re-think about content creation
°I have watched hundreds of similar channels
°But yours is CREATIVE
PINNED! 🤘🏻
This video is true to your channel's mission - it's a resource worth playlisting. Thank you for listening to your subscribers.
Thanks so much Vivian I appreciate that!
I clicked on this video to see if this video started with "what's up everyone" or "hey guys"...I wasn't disappointed. Its probably not the intro you are referring to, but thats what I got from the title.
Haha! Not quite that type of intro 😂
Hey Ben, recently found your CZcams chennel.
Watched 3 videos so far (from which I have gained a lot of value). I was about to be pissed that you do not have more subscribers but I see that you do not have many videos. If you keep uplodaing consistently you will reach 100k and if you keep going 1 000 000+
I trying to wrap my head around why your content is so good but i think that you are just great at so many things (Set Up/Background, Professional Looking yet Personal at the same time, Very Valuable Tips, Tricks and Knowledge.
I am in the process of starting my CZcams Channel and you are an inspiration.
I am aware posting such high quality frequently can be difficult and stressful but if you can do it it will be amazing! For us the viewers and hopefully for you too :)
Hey thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment! I appreciate that, and my goal is to be transparent so that my content can be an honest and helpful resource for other content creators and creatives in general!
And yes, consistency is key! New vid coming soon 🤘🏻
@@benjohnsoncreative You are achieving your goal my friend. Your content is very helpful indeed!
And you are the primary reason why I am still not in bed yet. (I was thinking of going to bed at midnight and now it is 2:35 AM where I live lol)
Music will be important for my channel and I spent hours researching some of the possible options for licencing - but your 18 minute video was so good that it could have saved me some headache. However I am happy that you showed some options that I was unaware of and I still got value from it an am happy!
Greetings from Bulgaria and I hope this comment helps with the CZcams algorithm :)
Haha well I’m glad the content is helpful! Thanks so much for watching and supporting it all helps a lot!
Thank you for sharing. I will try to use this way for filming my cooking VDO.
Awesome hope it works well! Cook it up!
Those lights are sick
Thanks Shree!
Great information! Thanks for an entertaining & educational video! Was a bit overwhelmed thinking about creating my first intro, but feel like I have a grasp on it after watching!
Awesome! 🤘🏻 have fun with it and stay creative!
U have no clue how much ur ty channel has helped me ❤ thank you for all u do
Thanks for watching!
Love from India(Odisha)
Good job , lot's of love keep growing....
Love from America! 🇺🇸 thanks for watching!
The best content EVER! You will beat 1 million subscribers in 2021!
Thanks so much! 🙌🏻
Bro your channel is sooo underrated🔥💥💣
Thanks so much!
I don't know anything about making an intro but I always watch your video because lot of them are so useful for me. Love from India 🇮🇳
I hope one day I'll be able to make an intro for my channel
Glad the vids are useful for you, thanks for watching!!
My favourite channel to hopefully get off the grounds soon
Thanks Ab!
yo your lighting is on point. thanks for a great video
Thank you!
Thanks so much! I learned about the sound effects, never thought about, will be adding some now!
Awesome yes sound effects add a lot
to it!
Good stuff, man. Straightforward, informative, engaging
Easy to follow! Great insights and knowledge to share. I wasn't really sure how I wanted to set-up my intros. You have given me a lot to think about. I defiently, will be leaning towards your style.
Great!
I must say you had one of the most compelling calls to action to subscribe that I’ve heard so far you just gained another one
Amazing! Clean, concise and real. I enjoy your videos 👍
Thanks!! 🙏🏻
Love your background lighting
Thanks! You can see how I light my background in this video: czcams.com/video/TBcMoR0laxk/video.html
I'm in love with your content
I am glad! 😎
My creative imagination just upgraded from this haha! Thanks
Haha awesome!
Solid tips here! Time to implement them for my channel. Thanks Ben! 😊💪🏻
Thanks for watching Wouter!
The way you did,Express and all other stuff giving u a big heart.love from india
Thanks for watching!
My friends have been getting on me about making an intro too! Glad I found this. I gotta get it together
Haha go for it! Making intros are fun!
I love your video's Ben. They have helped so much. Regards from the UK!
Thanks Trevor! I’m glad they’ve helped you!
Excellent video❕ The intro is such an important price that is often overlooked!✨
Agreed! Thanks for watching Miles!
Hi Ben,
Awesome video. Shout out to Atlanta. Thank you for sharing valuable information. First time visiting your channel. Have a great weekend. 👍
Thanks for watching!
Another great video 🔥
Thanks so much!
اي يسطا انت هنا بتعمل أي 😂
@@mohammedsaber8583 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mohammedsaber8583
Hi
Ty
Really needed this video thanks ben
Thanks for watching!
Great video LOVE your intro and was looking to do some similar work. THANKS for showing us how you did your intro. LOVE the channel, you've taught me a lot. Definitely one of my favorite channels to watch
Thanks Christopher! 🙌🏻
Ho... Man u are the only pro one honestly smashing the secrets 🥺 love u.....
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support!
Ahh, thank you for this! I dont even have an intro right now 😂 cause im new here on youtube. This is really helpful. Will create mine soon 👍.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! And awesome go for it! Intros are fun to make 🤘🏻
@@benjohnsoncreative which software u r using? is it aftereffect?
@@neel6978 I’m using Final Cut Pro x
@@benjohnsoncreative thankyou :))
Wow. Just wow. I've watched 2 of your videos back to back, and had to subscribe. Information is concise, well thought out, and easy to understand. Comparing to some of the other videos I've watched on the same subject, this one is a winner!
Thanks Melissa! Glad you are enjoying the content and finding it helpful! 🤘🏻
Really love your content and tips. Keep up the great work.
Thanks frank! ✌🏻
thank you very much for your valuable video Ben Johnson.
Glad it was helpful!
5:25 THIS IS WHAT I ALWAYS THINK ABOUT. LOL!
Haha it works doesn’t it?!
A year later and I don’t come across quality like this🤙truly amazing
Thanks MrButton!
LOVE THIS!!! Out of curiosity, which song do you use for this intro? I'm about to create a 5-part video series for work and your video was actually SUPER helpful! Your advice isn't just for CZcams channels - it's applicable for so much more!
Thanks Christina! You can check out this song and my other favorites on my SOUNDSTRIPE playlist: app.soundstripe.com/playlists/music/238518
My intro song is “survive” by Daniel King
If you want to end up signing up use code: CREATIVE20 to save 20% :)
You’ve got a subscriber for life man your videos are so helpful for newbies like myself. Keep doing you brotha 🤙🏽🔥
Thanks so much!! 🙌🏻
Intros are useful,
Can apply to Vimeo.
Clarity
B roll, brand 20sec / 480 frames
Simple, and concise.
Thanks for watching!
Hello I am a new youtuber and but I have been watching CZcams since it started. I know that a intro is VERY IMPORTANT because I have clicked off of videos with annoying long stupid intros and I'm sorry if that sounds rude but it's just the truth. This was a great video! Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Yes I’ve done the same haha
Love your content! Really valueable🙌🏼
Thanks Michael!
BEST. THUMBNAIL. EVER.
Haha thanks so much!!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing and great to hear you're in Atlanta as well 😁
Awesome! REPRESENT! Atlanta on the rise! Thanks for watching :)
This is so educative… I’m now a big fan
Thanks Praiz!
That was just so 🔥
Thank you! 🔥
Thank you Ben
Thank YOU!
Hey! Love the channel, just subscribed, what’s the software you’re using to edit/create the videos? Is it MotionVFX?
I use Final Cut Pro x, motion vfx is a company I get a lot of effects from :)
Easy and simple to understand, Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Nice film as always! Would love to see a turtorial of how you create that intro, more like how you work it on fcpx and teaching us, I really need something like this haha but find it so hard to cut it and stuff! As always, super nice Ben!!!
Cool I can do a deeper dive on it in a future video! Thanks for watching and supporting David!
What a wonderfull video you make i am watching your videos back to back 😂
Thanks Hanan!
Any preferences for free video editors? And more on scripting for videos?
What do you have to edit on? Mac, pc, phone?
Check out my full workflow series: czcams.com/video/oFX-WBh1hok/video.html
Ben, thanks so much! This video is so useful. Bravo!
Glad it was helpful!
I've been playing around with Adobe rush it's pretty awesome I have pro too I haven't tried, have you used those? I have the Adobe cloud for design school and have been working in photoshop, indesign and illustrator and want to utilize it the best I can are there any other programs you've used from it that are useful?
For editing with Adobe premier is the way to go, tho I personally prefer final cut
Ben is going to get tired of seeing my comments. 😂 This is my favorite channel. In so few videos I’ve learned so much! 🔥💪🏾
haha I'm never tired of the comments!
@@benjohnsoncreative Awesome!
Hi Ben, Thank you for this great tutorial. Very educational. Keep on going 😊
Challenge Accepted!
I mean I know zero people who click a video to see an intro. It wastes time. Get to the content. Your video title explains what the content is. Get to it. And don't be redundant. Some where along the line it became SOP for an intro and a 'click subscribe, like' etc. Don't treat your viewers like dummies. They know what to do. BTW, beautiful lighting!
A lot has changed in the years since this video was released! My newer videos don’t have this intro :)
Watching your video is helpful. I've attempted 2 intros they aren't good.
I know mine is a bit flashy but sometimes simple is best, start minimal and then add on, make sure the content is clear above anything else :)
Great help! I'll be using your advice. Thanks
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Another great video! Appreciate the breakdown with an actual example. Quick question - how do you do the Instagram slideout in the beginning of the video?
Hey thanks so much! I appreciate the kind comment! That slide out effect is actually in a motion vfx pack called: mtuber 2
@@benjohnsoncreative Thanks man!
Best explanation. Enjoy watching till d'End!👏👍🎺🎸😍👍🍁🌹
Thanks Maikel! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
🤭 i always skip intro's (watching other video's)
Waste of my watching time if's >5 seconds haha!!
Hey everyone, I’m just getting started on CZcams as well. This channel is amazing and very helpful. Thanks a lot Ben!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had to subscribe because your videos are perfection✨
Thanks for subbing!
Jesus love you, he died on the cross for you, accept him as your lord and savior he can change everything. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life" (Jn 3:16"
But you must repent too. From that time Jesus went about preaching and saying, Let your hearts be turned from sin, for the kingdom of heaven is near. (Matthew 4:17):
Agreed
Went on a binge today. Thanks for all of your insightful knowledge!
Haha awesome Colton! Always happy to share!
An intro more than 2 seconds long makes me click off to another video
Then you must be very impatient!
Agree! A lot of creators got rid of intros like that because it drives viewers away. Even channels like Think Media, Jeven Dovey, Peter McKinnon *ALL* got rid of their intro... I personally never had any intro, always thought it was a waste of time for my viewers
@@Mr_Web With Television they love long into but you can't fast forward - a longer intro works in some cases - take car expert.com john cardigans intro is a great example of a memorable intro
This is the best into I head in ages
Ben, I Iove your content. Keep up the good work
Thanks so much!
@@benjohnsoncreative you'er welcome
Thank for great tutorial,as a beginner it is really important for me to grow up my channel.
Best regards from Bali🙏
Thanks for watching!
@@benjohnsoncreative You are welcome🙏
It is very interesting I have been searching videos and finally I am in the right place. ✅
Welcome, glad you arrived!
Just what I was looking for. Thanks
Awesome glad it helped!
EXCELLENT VIDEO!! Thanks for the useful tips! 👍
Glad it was helpful!
All informative information man. Thank You!
Glad it was helpful!
Like the text idea. Thanks man!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video and information Ben. Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching Chase!