Recently on my Youtube Channel, I'v had a lot of messages on "How Do I Make A Youtube Video?"
Since I'v had many of these I'v given up and made a thread about it, this topic is how to make a BLOCKLAND video, here is a list of what problems, loads of people have had:
- Lighting Problems
- What Video Editing Program do I use?
- What should I make it about?
- How do I avoid boring my viewers?
- Where can I get add ons that fit in with the movie (example: Darth Vader Helmet for Star Wars)
Now first before I start, if you give up really easy at things, then don't bother reading this, (trust me, its amazing how many people come to me asking for help, then give up the first 5 minutes on their video)
Now lets start!
1. What editing program should I use? Well its really your choice, the one I use is Windows Movie Maker, the main reason is I'm too cheap to get a better one, its a good program, on average Editing Programs can be over a hundred dollars/pounds, but there are cheaper ones. Free ones that are GOOD, are very hard to find.
2. What program should I use to film? The one I use is Fraps. Its a good program you can use to film Youtube videos and gaming, however there can be better ones. Fraps is free, but if you want the full version you have to pay, unless you go online to download it. Otherwise apart from Fraps look around the internet, is the only advise I can give you.
3. For Blockland Movies, How Do I Get Add Ons That Fit? What I mean by this is, Add ons that you might need for a movie, like a gun or outfit. Well honestly myself, I just get them on the Forums or make a few of my own. Thats what I'm guessing you should do, if you don't know how to make Add ons, look online, NOT always people post Add Ons for Blockland on this forum. Otherwise try to work away around it.
4. Actors and "Acting" itself? For Blockland videos you hardly need any skills for acting, however the real hard part is finding people to star in your movie. The best way is to make a forum post saying you need people, or you could go around Blockland servers asking. To be an "actor" on Blockland, the only skill you need is Communication, especially with the Director. Half the time when I film and people don't listen I go crazy.
5. Being a Director? For this it takes far more skill, than an actor. You got to know what you want, and you need to know how to explain it! If you don't think you can take the time, write a script and then give everyone in the movie the link to it. Another thing when filming is, the chat bar. Now especially with Fraps, when your filming if someone speaks it shows up on it, and gets in the way with the movie. You have to make this clear to everyone OR just turn the chat bar off.
6. I JUST CAN'T DO IT! Now coming from someone like me, IT IS HARD! So many things can go wrong, trust me I know. If your gonna give up, try a few of these things first:
- Try to think of your idol, or something...Think what they would say if you gave up.
- TAKE A BREAK! Its very amazing how fast you can get over it and continue
7. Editing your movieNow for me this is the fun part, put your filmed movie parts in your Editing Program and EDIT AWAY. For your movie you SHOULD HAVE music in it that goes. Never leave a movie without sound, its sounds dull and stupid. Effects, can be found in most Movie Editing Programs, you should be able to mirror it, turn it black and white, speed it up, slow it down!
8. What to make it about? This is very important, the most interesting thing I'd say to make a Blockland video about, is a rein actment of a movie, comedy is very good. Also action can be AWESOME to watch. Its up to you
9. Youtube itself... Here is the most easy part of the entire topic, all you need is a Youtube account, which you can sign up for easy. Now just click upload! You should DEFINITELY add a description, so people know what they are watching. Also the TITLE! Thats a very important part, it needs to sound interesting, maybe you could advertise research in it, that attracts loads of people! :D
So there you have it folks! If you have a question, please comment.
