Planning the Perfect Video
In this video, Nick Nimmin covers the planning process for starting a successful video. As you watch, ask yourself these questions:
- Are you a bullet point, script, or both types of writer? What planning method might work best for you?
- How would you write a hook? What kind of content do you want the audience to latch onto?
- Structuring main content can be tricky. Did you learn any tips that may help your process?
- How would you ensure that the audience will watch more of your content? What expectations do you want them to leave the video with?
While planning a video may seem to be a daunting task, there are multiple tips and tricks that can help you organize and excel at your videos. We encourage you to try the multiple methods presented throughout not just this video, but all of TechSmith Academy.
Capturing Great Recording
Summary
As you watch this video, consider the following questions about Nick’s recording process:
- What steps does Nick take to begin his recording process? Would a similar workflow be helpful to my editing?
- Why is it beneficial to record your video in clips? Would this ease my editing process
- It is nearly impossible to capture the perfect video in one take. What are some of Nick’s tips and tricks for recording multiple takes at once? Would these tips be useful to my videos?
- What tone should you use in a video to engage viewers? What kind of attitude do you want to convey to your audience?
Depending on your style and workflow, you can approach the recording process in a variety of ways. We recommend that you try out Nick’s tips and techniques, as well as the other recording methods offered in the TechSmith Academy, to see if they can help or improve your editing and recording process.
About Nick Nimmin
Nick Nimmin is a YouTube-certified expert and content creator best known for his channel, Nick Nimmin, on which he demonstrates tutorials on how to grow your channel’s following and create engaging content. Nick is passionate about using the power of YouTube and online video to create and connect with an audience, expand influence and grow businesses. In addition to teaching others, he’s grown his personal YouTube channel to over 800,000 subscribers. He loves to talk about live streaming, audience development and growing social influence using YouTube. Not only does Nick make tutorial videos to help people make videos, he also started a service called “Tuber Tools.” Tuber Tools is a website where you can buy YouTube channel art and graphics to help you strengthen your online videos. Nick is all about making it easier for his supporters to create videos. You can find all the services he offers through his personal website.
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Nick Nimmin Starter Pack for Camtasia (Free Materials)
Nick Nimmin is a YouTube Certified expert and content creator who helps people grow their presence on YouTube. As a TechSmith Camtasia pro, he’s created five free essential motion graphic templates that will make your videos stand out!
