Think about your favorite online vlogger or web series—what do they both have in common? What makes their videos so memorable? The answer is a killer intro. A visual sequence that grabs your attention and locks you in for the rest of the video. An intro is the first thing an audience sees and is often the most recognizable aspect of any creative video. (Especially when it’s pared with a catchy intro song). Whether you’re a video newbie or seasoned pro, you can level up your own YouTube channel by learning how to make a YouTube intro. To make it a little easier or save yourself some valuable ti ..read more

Whether you’re creating short-form videos on TikTok or long-form videos for your YouTube channel, adding some zhuzh to your visuals can help capture your audience’s attention. The only issue? Adding those visuals can take a lot of time. That’s where Premiere Pro social media templates come in. Premiere Pro templates are pre-designed project files for Adobe Premiere Pro. These templates include different visual elements like video clips, graphics, and animations. They make video editing quicker by offering a starting point for various projects. With Premiere Pro templates, you can elevate the q ..read more

For years, video has steadily grown in popularity, mostly because it’s such a versatile and effective way to reach an audience. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this trajectory continued in 2022. Today, 92.7% of global internet users watch videos online every week, with the typical viewer averaging 100 minutes per day. It’s clear the video bandwagon has become a runaway train in the past few years — and it’s not likely to slow down anytime soon. Which brings a new challenge for businesses and creators of all kinds: How will you deliver content that meets the massive demand for video? T ..read more

On YouTube, all videos have a thumbnail—a static image functioning as a movie poster and offering a snapshot of its contents to help users decide if they want to watch the video. YouTube Creators have an option of using an auto-generated screen grab as the thumbnail or uploading a custom thumbnail. While it’s perfectly okay to choose an auto-generated thumbnail, the creation of a custom thumbnail can make the difference between a click and a scroll. A successful YouTube thumbnail does two things: Makes a promise of something good by enticing people to click Delivers on that promise by accurat ..read more

Part 1: The Personal Costs of Being a YouTuber So you want to be a YouTuber? If so, there are some things that you should know. Yes, there are many benefits but the costs aren’t often discussed. Storyblocks and Iz Harris want to prepare you for success by having a real conversation about life as a YouTuber in part one of this two-part series. Check back for part two on July 14. The post The Ups and Downs of Life as a Creator appeared first on Storyblocks ..read more

I'm Colin, and I'm a filmmaker here on YouTube. Today, I'm going to answer the question, "Do you really need to have a YouTube channel?" There's no doubt that YouTube is increasingly becoming one of the most dominant platforms out there.  Everyone from celebrities, major brands, and people like you and me are joining the platform to tell stories. I like to think of YouTube as if it's a library. A massive library with tons of great content that you can access at any time. Even if it was made five years ago, people will still watch it today if it's good. What to know about YouTube YouTube ..read more

You have likely noticed that a ton of YouTubers are starting their own podcasts, and you're probably wondering why? There are a few significant reasons why it makes so much sense to make this transition, and there are definitely some things you want to make sure you know if you were debating on doing this yourself. Reason 1: Discoverability When you film your podcast, you can take one piece of content and cut it up into numerous segments of micro-content. As creators, we know how much work goes into making a single video. The long-form nature of the podcast allows you to cut up the episode in ..read more

With over 1 billion hours of content consumed daily on Youtube and an average of 2 hours and 22 minutes a day spent on social media, it can undoubtedly be frustrating when you release content and don’t see your audience grow. In this post, I’ll share my top tips for growing an audience on Youtube and beyond! Post Often  So, first things first, how often should you post? Generally, you should be posting at least once a week. Two or three times a week is even better, and if you can post daily, that’s fantastic! On YouTube specifically, most channels that became big did so by po ..read more

Are you a budding YouTuber or vlogger wondering what production equipment to invest in? With all of the different cameras and gear options out there, it can definitely be overwhelming. In this post, we’ll take a look at the video gear you should consider purchasing and what features to look for. Keep in mind that the equipment I recommend may not be exactly right for you. If not, this post should help you develop an understanding of what could make your videos better. From there, continue to do research and compare equipment while considering your needs to come up with a custom lis ..read more

You’ve mastered the YouTube algorithm. Your channel’s SEO is in tip-top shape. You've even decoded YouTube's analytics. Now comes the moment you’ve been waiting for—it’s time to make some money doing what you love. YouTube’s monetization policy changes from time to time and that can seem scary. We promise you have nothing to fear—we’re here to walk you through the ins and outs of the entire YouTube monetization process. Equipped with knowledge straight from YouTube’s amazing community of creators, you’ll be ready to grow your channel in no time. But first, let’s go through some of the basics o ..read more