Looking at someone successful and saying, “I’m going to do exactly what they do”, is more or less the wrong way to approach it. They’ve perfected their own craft, and sadly, if you’ve thought that, somebody else has as well. Be yourself and your audience will love you for that more than you know. You can be yourself easier than you can be somebody else. If you’re brand new to editing and making videos, We highly suggest recording with OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) and editing with iMovie or one of the many free video editors depending on your operating system. After getting the hang of editing on those various software’s, try moving up to Sony Vegas (Windows only) or Adobe Premiere (works on both). Finding or inventing your own creative influence is extremely important when deciding how you’d like to create videos. Maybe your creativity comes from your commentary, while others focus on editing. While editing plays a major factor in both, it’s not always bad to sometimes let the commentary speak for itself, literally. You will eventually find a balance and know how to portray yourself on the internet, creatively. While some people may get very lucky and rise to the top quickly, that does not mean that everybody will. Put forth effort, time, and love into what you’re doing. If you’re doing it and it is not making you happy, perhaps video making is not for you. Do not confuse being discouraged for not enjoying it, however. Every video maker hits a rough patch, even the big ones. Keep trudging along, you’re bound to get an audience. A good question to ask yourself when adding the potential final touches on a video is, “If I uploaded this, would I really enjoy this?” If the answer to that question is “No” then it is best not to upload it. If you wouldn’t enjoy your own creation, why should anybody else? With so many people attempting to do what some would call “the same as everything else”, it’s very easy to blend in. Stand out. Focus on the little things that everybody else doesn’t bat an eye at. If you perfect your craft, an audience will notice. It will definitely take some time, however.
