When it comes to YouTubing, most of the successful channels are made by adults. That doesn't mean that kids don't have channels. A lot do, whether it's about gaming, vlogs, niches, or whatever kids make channels about.
However, it's not very common to see success on YouTube as a kid. YouTuber just tomboy things, who's dedicated her channel to all things tomboy, has seen her share of the (possible) YouTube stardom. With over 58,000 subscribers and 5,097,530 views (3/21/18), she could be well on her way to YouTube fame. I wanted to find out what she was like, so I sent her a message and asked for an interview. Here's the full email exchange between us: ME: Why did you start YouTubing? JTT: I started mostly because I watch YouTube a lot and it seemed like something that was fun and enjoyable. It's like an easy creative outlet where you just film whatever you want for people to see (and personally, how many people do see it doesn't really matter as long as they enjoy it too). ME: How long did it take for you to get to 1000 subscribers? JTT: I don't remember, but somewhere around the end of five to the early of six months? Late December and I started in early July. ME: How did people find your channel? Did you share it with your friends, social media, etc? JTT: Honestly, I purposefully tried to keep people that I knew personally from finding out, but one friend found out somehow and told another friend who told more friends and so on. Other than that, I have no idea how people discovered my channel. ME: Who are your favorite YouTubers to watch? JTT: I really enjoy watching Liza Koshy, Nigahiga, Jacksepticeye, and RobertIDK. ME: What's your most valuable tip for new YouTube content creators? JTT: Honestly, I don't have any big ideas about what they should do. Just do whatever you know you enjoy doing, and people will naturally come. Don't force yourself into a concept because you'll regret having to stick to it later. If you have fun making your content, that's what matters most! Check out her channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozNgN36hSD4Mh1Ftf5AGtQ.
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If you've been thinking about starting a YouTube channel, this guide is for you. YouTubing can be really fun and it can also bring in a bit of cash. However, it's often not the best idea to go into YouTubing without some filmmaking experience or at least a guide so you don't start off on the wrong foot. I love YouTubing and love filmmaking. It's awesome to share it with the world, and YouTube helps me do that. If sharing your passion to the world sounds like something you want to do, then YouTube is probably for you. YouTube gets around 5 billion video views each day. If you want to have your share of these views, this guide will help you start up your channel from thinking of channel ideas to promoting your channel. Before I guide you through the process of making a channel, I want to say a few things. First, Success is not guaranteed, but increases your likelihood of becoming successful. I can't personally guarantee that your channel will work out, but following these steps will give you a head start. Second, Take your time. Rushing through the process is not going to get you more success just because you started earlier than you would have. I've tried rushing it and it doesn't always work out. Taking it slow and really putting effort into it is going to bring out more results. You'll need to be patient and be willing to wait. Success on YouTube can come in a few months, or it can come over the course of a few years. Third, Focus your free time on setting up your channel and put a lot of effort into it. Don't expect to do a day's worth of work and get results. You'll need to spend at least a week setting up your channel, but I'd recommend at least two weeks. Fourth, Don't give up. Success may be instant, but it may also be very slow and tedious. If you give up, you'll have no chance of hitting it big. Success can take anywhere from a couple months to a couple years. Remember, subscribers matter just as much as views, and vice versa. If you have a lot of views, but not a lot of subscribers, that means that you might have clickbait videos. If you have a lot of subscribers and not a lot of views, then you have boring videos or a not active fanbase. Never buy subscribers or views. This is probably the dumbest thing you can do. It doesn't give you repeat views, and the subscribers won't watch any of the videos, so you'll end up with next to no views. You can also get your channel banned if YouTube catches you. The first thing that you have to do when starting a YouTube channel is to think of ideas. A helpful way to keep track of all your new channel ideas, video ideas, and social media related things is to keep a "Creator's Log". I find this to be very helpful. Think of some things that you're passionate about. It can be gaming, filmmaking, fitness, cooking, DIYs, or something else. Jot down your top three and choose from one. Once you've decided on one, think of a creative name. Try to make it somehow related to the topic you're choosing. Make sure it's rememberable. Don't make it something really long. Make it easy to remember. Don't use a username such as Joey62923. Use something like MasterChef instead. After choosing your name, you'll need to think about the types of content you'll be creating, and the audience you're trying to show your video to. If you're making videos about fitness, maybe your audience is people who want to get fit. Or if you're making videos about cooking comfort food, maybe your audience is people who want to cook comfort food. Next, I'm going to give you some tips on Videos, Channel Art, Filming Gear, and Social Media. Topic #1: VideosVideos are the core of your channel. My first tip is to Post Quality and Quantity, and have a set upload schedule. If viewers can expect when you'll post, they'll be more likely to subscribe. Set some expectations for your viewers by letting them know that you'll be posting maybe 1-2 times a week, or on saturdays, etc. There are also some people who say that you should post quality over quantity. However, if you don't produce enough videos, your viewers will eventually unsubscribe. On the contrary, if you don't produce quality videos, viewers will not want to watch them. That is why you need both Quality and Quantity. When making videos, there are steps: 1) Ideas - Think of video ideas. Plan out what you're filming, when, and where. 2) Filming - Film your video. 3) Editing - Edit your video. Use something free like iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, DaVinci Resolve, or Shotcut. Use something paid for like Premiere Pro, Sony Vegas, or Final Cut Pro. 4) Uploading - Upload your video after exporting it. Make sure you include a detailed title, a lengthy description containing social media links, a video summary, links to other resources, and a message encouraging viewers to subscribe and like. Don't forget to add a custom thumbnail and some tags for your video. Use a lot of tags. Think of things that your viewers might search to find your video type. 5) Promoting - Share the video link on your social media accounts, or tell friends and family about it. Topic #2: Channel ArtChannel art helps viewers understand what your channel is about. There are two types: Channel Art and Profile picture. Channel art is the main piece of artwork for your channel. Here are some things you need to include in your channel art: - Your channel name - Social media - Some image that relates to your channel Search up guides on how to make channel art for your specific niche/channel topic. Channel art differs from topic to topic so I can't give any general guidelines right now. For your channel logo, it's good to include something that relates to your topic. For a Cooking channel, you might want to include a picture of you in the kitchen. For a film channel, you might want to include some text that displays your channel name, or just a picture of you. Topic #3: Filming GearFilming gear isn't as important as the other topics. It doesn't matter about the video quality as much as the story. The video has to be interesting. Even if it's low quality video, people will watch it if it's a story that intrigues people. However, if you do want to increase your video quality, use .mov format and H264 codec. You can also toggle between 720p and 1080p. 1080p is preferred but it's not always necessary. 60 fps is also better than 30fps but either one is fine. Here are the parts of a basic filming kit: - A Camera - A Tripod - A Microphone(not always needed) - A Recording Area Cameras There are three types of cameras: DSLR, Point-and-Shoot, and Mirrorless. I'll just be talking about DSLRs and Point-and-Shoots. DSLRs are (generally) better than Point-and-Shoots. See my comparison on DSLRs and Point-and-Shoots. They are also more expensive. I have a DSLR to record, but it doesn't matter a lot which camera type you have. Tripods This is something that doesn't matter a whole lot. I'd recommend having a small tripod and a longer, extendable one. Microphones There are a few types of microphones. If you're doing an interview, you should use a lavalier, or a clip-on microphone. If you're recording nature, for instance, use a shotgun. Shotgun microphones can be attached to the camera and plugged in through a auxiliary port(audio jack). The brands I'd recommend are Senheiser and Rode. Recording Area You'll also need a recording area. Use some place that doesn't have a lot of echo, such as a carpet-floored room or somewhere that has a lot of pillows. Topic #4: Social MediaSocial Media can be a great way to promote your videos. The two I'd recommend are Twitter and Instagram. On these platforms, use them to notify followers about new videos, updates, giveaways, collabs, and other info about your channel. Make your username something that is recognizable, such as your youtube name or something similar. Social Media is crucial in promoting videos. It's a high traffic source of video views if you do it the correct way. ConclusionIf you're inspired to start your own YouTube channel, remember to Take your Time. Don't rush through it and really put a lot of effort into making it good-looking and interesting.
Good luck on your YouTubing adventure! A makerspace is any area where you make things. Common tools include 3D printers, laser cutters, and a soldering area, but there are a lot more tools than that. It can also just be a low-cost makerspace with things like straws, cups, CDs, string, and other things like that for smaller kids.
I've been experimenting with starting a home makerspace. However, it is quite costly, so I decided against it. It's still an option for those who want to have their own and are willing to spend at least a few thousand bucks on some gear. Here's the list of things that I'd use that are also annotated regarding brand, cost, size, etc. Building parts: Screws - Get a big kit Nuts and bolts - Get a big kit Cable ties Rubber bands String - Not yarn Tools: Screwdriver Wire cutter Hammer Pliers Tape measurer Scissors - Adult scissors Ruler Writing: Pens Pencils Felt markers Colored pencils Sharpies Eraser Sticky Stuff: Hot glue guns Glue sticks Elmer’s glue Tape Stapler Paper: White paper Cardboard Lined paper Graph paper Card stock Science: Goggles Gloves Pipettes Test tubes/rack Safety: Lab coat Cleaning supplies: Sponges Towels Napkins Containers/misc: Plastic containers, Tupperware Bowls Cups Spoons Forks Knives Chair Power strip USB Drives SD Cards Whiteboard/Markers/Eraser Maker tools: Soldering iron - Make sure it's high quality! 3D printer - Prusa 3D: They make really high quality 3D printers and have received multiple awards from Make: magazine. Windows Computer - In case you don't have a mac, you will need this for 3D printing/laser cutting! Raw Materials: Filament(PLA, ABS, PET - 1.75 mm) - This is for the 3D printer Makerspaces can be a great way to unleash your inner creativity through physically making things. This list should hopefully inspire you to invest in your own makerspace and start creating! Today's Real World Design post is about taking fast action pictures. I find myself wanting to take pictures while I'm in the car or take pictures of something that's moving, like a person running or a ball being thrown. Before I got my DSLR, I didn't even know how people took fast-action shots. I had a cheap PowerShot point-and-shoot that I could only control the ISO on. So whenever I took a picture in the car, it always turned out blurry. However, after using my DSLR and learning about shutter speed, I started taking shots while moving at 60 mph on the highway. This expanded so many capabilities and possibilities for new, creative shots. When I was thinking about a post to write about, I stared out the window and watched the water drip off the patio umbrella. Then I realized that I could take some shots of the water dripping and get some cool shots. If you want to try this for yourself, grab your camera and set it to a high shutter speed. 1/1000 will do, but you can go higher if you want. Next, set your aperture to the lowest f/no it can go. This will make the photo brighter. If it's not bright enough, adjust the ISO until it's bright enough to see the water. If you're using AF(autofocus), focus on whatever is dripping the water(if it's not far away) and then focus on the water droplet to make sure it focuses correctly. Otherwise, it might focus onto the background since the water drips too fast for the camera to focus on it. See the shots below for some inspiration! |
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