Starting a Youtube Channel

Kitty Peters

Starting a Youtube Channel

Kitty Peters
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1h 51m
12 modules (view curriculum)

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Description

Are you ready to start a YouTube channel? In this course, visual artist Kitty Peters guides you through the entire process, from choosing a niche, setting up your studio, breaking through the constant challenges, and figuring out how to make money along the way. There's no better time to join the YouTube creator community, all you need is the desire to begin and this course to show you how.


Subtitles available: English

Modules

Planning and Mindset

12m

If you’re reading this, then it’s highly likely that you’re interested in starting a YouTube channel. You have to build a strong foundation when you’re starting out, which can be tricky if you’re not sure where to begin. In this episode, we’ll help you decide what you should be talking about in your videos. We’ll also discuss the importance of being consistent, knowing your goals, and dealing with negative opinions. Knowing your niche is key, so great job for taking the first step!


Subtitles available: English

How to Set Up Your YouTube Channel

07m

There’s a lot of detail that goes into setting up your YouTube channel. We’ll run the whole process with you, from getting a new email, choosing your channel name, and adding a channel description. From there, we’ll teach you how to customize the layout of your channel, manage your videos, and choose relevant keywords. Your channel might be the first thing new viewers will see, so it’s important that it’s customized to your brand and personality.


Subtitles available: English

Creative Workflow

05m

You have now set up your channel and you’re ready to shoot. Where do you begin? After you figure out the kind of videos you want to make, the next step is to generate ideas around it. In the pre-production phase of your shoot, learn how to create a script, attach b-roll shots, and finalize a shot list. This is a big chunk of the production process, so make sure it’s of value to yourself and to your audience.


Subtitles available: English

How to Set Up Your YouTube Space

10m

You’re ready to shoot your first video! What do you need? One of the most important pieces of equipment you’ll need is a camera. There are so many options out there, so we’ll help you figure out what kind of equipment you’ll need based on the type of content you want to make. Remember, equipment is only secondary to the most important thing about your videos: the story. In this episode, we’ll help you narrow down the tools you’ll need to get started.


Subtitles available: English

Editing Workflow from Start to Finish

16m

Post-production is the last big chunk of the production process, so it’s important you know what your editing workflow is. This episode is about optimizing your storage options, managing your files, putting your videos together, and choosing the right audio. While it may seem like there are many small steps necessary to be successful with editing, it will definitely be worth it in the long run. After all, this is the stage where your story comes together.


Subtitles available: English

Before You Hit “Post”

06m

Once you’ve exported the final version of your video, you’re ready to post it! But, first a couple of things you need to know. We’ll go through the steps to uploading your video: from writing the best title, choosing the appropriate keywords, and making the best thumbnail. After that, you can finally upload your first video. Give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far!


Subtitles available: English

Promote

10m

Putting your video out there is one thing, but promoting is a real key to success. It won’t matter how amazing your video is if no one sees it. There are many ways to promote on YouTube, but the tool you need to be familiar with is social media. Each social media platform has its perks, to enable the best promotion for your content. Take the time to study each one and see what works for you.


Subtitles available: English

Growing

05m

YouTube is a very good platform to reach out to other creators. Along the way, you will find people who support you and as that grows, so will your community. There are so many ways you can do that, which we’ll be talking about in this episode. We’ll also teach you the importance of reaching out to other YouTubers and how else you can grow.


Subtitles available: English

Collaboration

06m

Now that you’re creating a flow of content, it’s time to look into collaborations. Think of it as making friendships that will help you grow. There are many ways to reach out to other YouTubers, but there is, however, a right and proper way to do so. Growth is something you can’t really do alone, so be open to the many opportunities YouTube has to offer.


Subtitles available: English

How to Stay Motivated and Succeed

07m

No matter what YouTube is to you, at the end of the day, it’s still very much a job and a business. It can get tiring. It happens to all YouTubers. It’s important that you have the right mindset when dealing with negative comments and burnout. The next step is figuring out how you can sustain your motivation and adapt accordingly. Just like anything that’s worthwhile, YouTube will challenge you. How you deal with it is up to you.


Subtitles available: English

Perks and Money

12m

YouTube can be a great business. As a YouTuber, you could gain access to free products, sponsorships, and find side hustles, most of which should be relevant to your brand. We’ll walk you through the world of AdSense, affiliate programs, and Patreon. Think of these perks as a way to further support your YouTube brand so you can support yourself financially while creating the best content possible.


Subtitles available: English

Bonus Tips from Other YouTubers

11m

At this point, you should be more familiar with the world of YouTube than when you first started the course. However, there’s no such thing as too much info in the world of YouTube! In this final episode, we’ve invited some YouTubers to share with you some key pieces of advice you can bring on your YouTube journey. At the end of the day, this is your YouTube channel and we’re excited to be here to support you!


Subtitles available: English

About the Educator

Kitty Peters

Filmmaker, YouTube Guru

1 Course

Kitty Peters runs a filmmaking empire, Atola Visuals, which includes a leading YouTube channel, a boutique video production business, active communities on Twitch and Discord, and popular social media accounts.

Reviews

5
Yes Please and Thank you :-)
Aruho Manzi
5
Excellent course. So much better than the many YouTube videos I've seen on the same subject. Very professional and useful. My only slight disappointment was that there wasn't more on TubeBuddy since almost everybody seems to say it's essential and I'd have liked to see some advice on how best to use it. But that's a small niggle. This was an excellent course.
Ian Smith
5
Vey inspiring and hands on. I'll start my youtube channel today, definitely. SUPER NICE!!
Hugo Ferreira
5
Everything I needed to know...and more. Thank you Kitty.
Robin Kirkley
5
By far the best course I've seen on making a YouTube channel!
Jennifer Weir
5
Excellent Course! Great content with smart, structured, easy to understand step by step instructions. This course is worth the cost of the subscription :)
Khristian Alexander
5
Its a good course for Youtube. If you ARE searching for more camera or filming classes take a diffrent course.
Yosemite Valley Charter School
5
Amazing! Was about to cancel my subscription, this made the difference! More stuff like this please! Digital creators need the help.
Joshua Brecht
5
Fresh, lively, and filled with 'real world' practicalities. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and heartily recommend it.
Marshall Cant
5
excellent!
Erwin Flohr
5
It's definitely not easy but Kitty makes it look possible and provides great advice to get started and sustain your channel. I enjoyed a lot the bonus content from other creators as well, they have great tips! Thank you, after watching this I feel motivated to get started!
Gerd Schweinitz
5
Charming
Fidel Ventocilla
5
Phenomenal. Really outstanding work from Kitty! Man she's talented. Highly recommended.
Sean Fry
3.5
This course has some good advice and good topics to start with. But, I wanted more of a deeper dive on certain topics like user interface, metrics, collaboration contracts, and I wanted to see how properly attribute music and sound effects. Overall all though it was worth the listen.
Alec Arnold
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