One common excuse people use to put off creating videos is the fact they they don’t have money to spend on video cameras. Guess what, you can’t use that excuse any more! It’s quite possible to make a YouTube video without a camera. All you need is a computer with a internet connection. If you are reading this post, then you have that! Get started, right now..
Here are some ideas that you can use to create a good, useful video that has the potential to go viral without using a webcam.
1. Create A Video Without Just Pictures and Audio
This is the most simplest form of creating a video. Just collect a set of pictures, arrange it in sequence and then add an audio clip. The audio can be music or a recording you have narrated. If you are looking to create your first YouTube video, this approach of making a YouTube video is highly recommend as a starting point.
You can use Animoto, to create a video without a camera. With just pictures and music, you can easily make your video.
2. Make a Screen Capture Video
This method is also called Screencasting. The concept here is to video capture whatever is being done on your screen at the time. These types of videos can be used to create informational videos like tutorials, as well as other videos which can motivate and entertain. I created a screencast video a few months ago and it has got loads of views in a fairly short time and provides a good stream of traffic to this blog.
When making a screen capture video it’s important to identify what type of expertise you can offer via the video you create. Even if you are not an expert, you probably have a sufficient knowledge to teach a beginner, related to your niche.
In order to record your screen, you need screen capture software. If you plan on creating screen capture videos in the long run, then you should get TechSmith Camtasia Studio Version 7 or Camtasia for Mac Version 2.
3. Use YouTube Apps
Another easy option is to use the YouTube Apps that YouTube itself provides.
