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Hey Ian, I have been a fan of your work ever since I saw your video on Crisis City with Caddicarus. I think I was 9 or 10 years old when I saw that video. This decade of video game reviews, arcade machines, chips, other weird stacks, frozen foods, old movies, and crazy TV shows and programs has been one interesting and brilliantly enjoyable to see grow, which I have done along the same. It was a little weird watching your Pajama Sam 4 video, and you parodying old video game reviewers. Because of knowing your association with Hidden Block, but I guess we all change. And I am grateful you were able to change for the better. "I have not seen such bravery".
Anyway, the main reason for this post wasn't to go down memory lane. I have been going through a lot health wise these past 6 months, emotionally and physically. And it has made me want to finally start following some of my dreams. And one of those dreams is to become a YouTuber and to make videos. I have had some ideas that have been slowly developing in my head since high school. I am finally going to put my foot down and start to do them. I am just asking for some advice.
How do you get motivated in front of Camera or a Microphone?
Any big tips on editing. File organization, settings, pacing, easy to make mistakes to avoid?
AND the big one, I've been looking for good music and sound effects to use for my videos. And your videos are some of the best in those regards. What sound library do you use or where to find good music and sound effects to use?
Thank you for being one of my favorite people to watch for a decade, and for inspiring me to try YouTube. I can't wait for what you have in store for the next few years. And I hope, if I get lucky with YouTube. To be able to have a video of mine next to yours.
Anyway, the main reason for this post wasn't to go down memory lane. I have been going through a lot health wise these past 6 months, emotionally and physically. And it has made me want to finally start following some of my dreams. And one of those dreams is to become a YouTuber and to make videos. I have had some ideas that have been slowly developing in my head since high school. I am finally going to put my foot down and start to do them. I am just asking for some advice.
How do you get motivated in front of Camera or a Microphone?
Any big tips on editing. File organization, settings, pacing, easy to make mistakes to avoid?
AND the big one, I've been looking for good music and sound effects to use for my videos. And your videos are some of the best in those regards. What sound library do you use or where to find good music and sound effects to use?
Thank you for being one of my favorite people to watch for a decade, and for inspiring me to try YouTube. I can't wait for what you have in store for the next few years. And I hope, if I get lucky with YouTube. To be able to have a video of mine next to yours.
Admin Reply by: ian
Hey Shane, thanks for your kind message! I'll do my best to answer these questions. These are only my opinions obviously, there are a ton of different approaches to making videos. I wish you luck on your YouTube journey!
1. I think getting motivated in front of the camera is something I learned to do with practice. If you go back and watch my early videos, you can tell that I needed to warm up to being on that side of the lens. Same thing with my voice overs, you can hear them improve over time if you listen for it. It was mostly just practice and learning to put even more energy out there than it feels like is necessary. Really go for it.
2. This is a really broad question because a lot goes into a video edit. I'm generally very disorganized with my files, I wouldn't get hung up on that too much. As for settings, pacing, beginner's tips, etc., I'd recommend just watching YouTube videos on the subject. There's so much knowledge out there nowadays, you don't have to learn by guess and checking like I did. Just start watching and learning, preferably at a time when you can have the editing software open to work along with the videos. Also, think about these questions when you're watching things you like. How does your favorite video handle pacing, for instance? Study what you like.
3. I get the bulk of my music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound. It's a real popular choice for YouTubers these days.
Best of luck! Honestly I think the best tip I can give is to just start making stuff. Try to make a video, and when you get stuck just search the internet for answers, then get back at it. Don't get discouraged and stick with it. You can do it!
1. I think getting motivated in front of the camera is something I learned to do with practice. If you go back and watch my early videos, you can tell that I needed to warm up to being on that side of the lens. Same thing with my voice overs, you can hear them improve over time if you listen for it. It was mostly just practice and learning to put even more energy out there than it feels like is necessary. Really go for it.
2. This is a really broad question because a lot goes into a video edit. I'm generally very disorganized with my files, I wouldn't get hung up on that too much. As for settings, pacing, beginner's tips, etc., I'd recommend just watching YouTube videos on the subject. There's so much knowledge out there nowadays, you don't have to learn by guess and checking like I did. Just start watching and learning, preferably at a time when you can have the editing software open to work along with the videos. Also, think about these questions when you're watching things you like. How does your favorite video handle pacing, for instance? Study what you like.
3. I get the bulk of my music and sound effects from Epidemic Sound. It's a real popular choice for YouTubers these days.
Best of luck! Honestly I think the best tip I can give is to just start making stuff. Try to make a video, and when you get stuck just search the internet for answers, then get back at it. Don't get discouraged and stick with it. You can do it!
