Sharing a funny youtube video is definitely an exciting thing to do when amongst friends. It’s a good way to break the ice, share experiences and of course laugh to the point of insanity.
The easy thing to do is go on youtube and start clicking away to find some laughs but not many wonder about how those videos got there in the first place or how easy/difficult they were to shoot. Were the makers of the video trying to be funny or did it just happen by chance that a camera was present when something hysterical took place? The answer is both.
Shooting a piece of video and submitting it on Youtube is a lot easier than most people make it out to be. The part that might take a little longer is coming up with the actual material. A good rule of thumb would be to do a simple search on Youtube and find funny videos that get lots of views. Make sure to jot down why you think the video was hilarious and then write down some ideas.
Starting with your interests first, would be a good idea. What do you like? Are you a performer? Do you write? Brainstorm your personal interests along with things that you are good at especially with the things that you know how to do very well. Once you’ve gathered a good amount of topics and ideas, then it’s time to storyboard or wing the whole thing.
To create a video, you must have a camera. To submit to Youtube, all you need is a basic video camera. However, keep in mind that you must know how to pull out the video footage from the camera you are utilizing. It would be really good to have proper lighting equipment and sound when shooting, especially if your camera is not the best of quality. Keep your audience in mind when shooting, so you have to pay special attention to your shots and your sound quality. Arranging the pace of your video is of great importance as well so make sure you know how to edit. Lastly, call up your buddies, and pals and make some popcorn and enjoy your funny video!