Basic Equipment Needed To Start A YouTube Channel
YouTube has become the most important and popular platform for sharing video content over the network. YouTube is a great medium for people to be creative, to promote themselves or their business and to make money from the content they create. Yes, you heard right you can also make a good amount of money from youtube, as long as you’re part of the YouTube partner program and eligible for YouTube monetization.
Creating high-quality videos is not as simple as it sounds. If you are planning to become a full-time YouTuber, you don’t need a lot of technical expertise to create content but you just need the right equipment.
Here are 5 basic video creation equipment you need to start your YouTube channel:
1. Camera
The type of camera totally depends on the type of YouTube content you want to create. As a beginner, you need a very portable, lightweight and easy-to-use camera. One can even start making a video with a good Smartphone, as today smartphones have more than enough video quality to record a vlog. Once you have established as YouTuber you can upgrade to a higher video quality camera according to your needs like Camcorder, Webcam, Action Camera, Mirrorless Camera, DSLR.
2. Microphone
Sound quality is really important as it should complement your video. Even if you record high-quality images, it will be difficult to attract viewers if the sound quality is terrible. Built-in cameras or portable microphones usually have poor sound quality because they cannot effectively detect or eliminate ambient noise. Therefore, the second most important tool for creating videos on YouTube is a good microphone. Some of the microphone options are USB Microphones, Condenser Microphone, Shotgun Microphones, Lapel Microphone
3. Tripod/ Gimbal Stabilizer
Unstable footage is a big no for any professional or non-professional video because they can distract viewers or cause dizziness. Tripods or Gimbal stabilizers are really helpful in stabilizing your videos. Depending on how you intend to record your video, you can choose one or the other to add value to your YouTube videos.
4. Lighting
Lighting devices are required if you mainly take photos indoors or in poorly lit locations. And even if you take pictures in insufficient ambient light, lighting devices can change the look and even improve the brightness of your photos and videos. Here are the types of lighting devices you can use while shooting videos on YouTube: Softbox, Umbrella Light, Ring Light, On-Camera Lighting
5. Video editing software
Once you have all the necessary equipment, you will also need to find good video editing software to edit the video. YouTube has its own video editor, one can start with that or can use free video editing software available on the internet. Once you become a professional YouTuber you can purchase professional editing software to have more advance editing options.
So, these are the 5 basic equipment needed to start a YouTube Channel. Remember the key to a successful YouTube channel is a good quality video.
I hope you find this article helpful!