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Nick Willoughby & Will Eagle 
Making YouTube Videos 
Star in Your Own Video!

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Everything kids need to create and star in their own video!

You Tube has won the hearts, minds, and eyes of kids around the globe. Young people everywhere are making their mark on this popular platform–some of them even gaining massive followings, worldwide recognition, and the paychecks that come along with it. While lots of youngsters are happy to be spectators, others are hungry to create and star in You Tube content of their own–and this book shows them how.

Written for kids in a language they can understand, this book helps budding filmmakers and producers create their own videos–no matter the subject. It offers creators the insight on how to plan and shoot quality videos, install and use video editing tools, and post the final product to You Tube.

* Apply tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sound

* Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack, and spice things up with effects

* Shoot and share your video gaming exploits

* Share finished videos with family, friends, and the world

For any kid interested in joining the You Tube revolution, this book is the perfect place to start!
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Table of Content

Introduction 1

About You Tube 1

About This Book 1

About You 3

About the Icons 3

Project 1: Get Started 4

Follow the Video-Making Process 5

Development 5

Preproduction 6

Production 6

Post-production 7

Distribution 7

Gather Your Tools 8

Choose Your Camera 10

Webcams 12

Camera phones 13

Camcorders 15

Action cameras 17

Aerial cameras 18

DSLR and mirrorless video 18

Digital cinema cameras 20

Project 2: Shoot 22

Choose a Style 23

Think of an Idea 25

Structure Your Video 26

Script Your Video 28

Write Dialogue 29

Make a Shot List 30

Choose a Shot Type 32

Wide shot 33

Mid shot 34

Close-up 36

Choose Movement or Fixed 38

Record Sound 41

Built-in microphone 43

External microphone 44

Use a Microphone for Dialogue 47

Deal with wind 49

Monitor sound 50

Dubbing and foley 53

Light Your Video 54

Use natural light 54

Use extra lights 56

Direct Your Film 66

Direct your actors 68

Direct your crew 68

Use Shooting Tips 69

Check for continuity mistakes 69

Always get one more take than you need 70

Shoot out of order 70

Check Your Shots 70

Project 3: Edit 73

Choose an Editing Tool 73

Create a New Project in i Movie 76

Import Your Footage in i Movie 77

Record from Webcam in i Movie 80

Add Footage to a Timeline in i Movie 81

Add Transitions in i Movie 87

Add Jump Cuts in i Movie 89

Add Titles in i Movie 90

Record a Voiceover in i Movie 93

Import Your Footage into a New Filmora Project 96

Record from a Webcam in Filmora 98

Add Footage to a Timeline in Filmora 100

Add Transitions in Filmora 105

Add Jump Cuts in Filmora 107

Add Titles in Filmora 109

Record a Voiceover in Filmora 112

Project 4: Creating a Gameplay Video 115

Capturing Game Footage from a PS4 117

Capturing Game Footage from an XBox One 120

Capturing Game Footage from a PC or Macintosh 121

Importing Gameplay into Hit Film Express 124

Basic Editing in Hit Film Express 127

More Basic Editing in Hit Film Express 132

Adding a Voiceover to Your Gameplay Video 136

Recording and Editing a Voiceover for Your Gameplay Video 138

Adding a Voiceover to Your Hit Film Project 141

Exporting your Hit Film Project for You Tube 142

Project 5: Share 144

Get a Google Account 144

Upload a Video to You Tube 148

Share Your Video to You Tube with i Movie 152

Share Your Video to You Tube with Filmora 155

Titles, Thumbnails, and Testing 159

Titles 159

Thumbnails 160

Testing 162

Your You Tube Studio 162

The Dashboard 163

Videos 164

Analytics 165

Comments 169

How to Make Great Videos 171

A is for Attract their attention 171

B is for Be yourself 172

C is for connection 173

D is for direct them on what to do next 173

Ways to Attract More Views! 174

Glossary 177

About the author

Nick Willoughby heads Filmmaking For Kids and Film Future, a pair of programs designed to teach kids aged 7-16 the various aspects of filmmaking. Nick is also author of Digital Filmmaking For Kids.
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9781119641513 ● File size 24.5 MB ● Publisher John Wiley & Sons ● Published 2019 ● Edition 2 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 7171179 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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