How To Create an Animated YouTube Channel Video Intro

by | May 13, 2024 | YouTube

Would you like to learn how to make a short branded intro video for your channel?

It’s not as hard as you might think!

Creating an animated YouTube video Channel intro couldn’t be easier with Canva.

When I first created a channel many years ago, I struggled to make a professional intro. I finally found some templates for After Effects and it was so hard to figure it all out!

Canva makes making an intro video so easy.  And unlike years ago, less is more.

 People are not going to pay attention to a long intro and they will just jump offyour video.

 So I suggest to keep your intro video to four seconds or less.

Follow along with me as I show you how to make a simple channel intro video.

And I do recommend Canva and especially the paid version.

Here’s a link to my affiliate link – http://bit.ly/3dV3Rs
 

I actually stopped using Photoshop and now use Canva exclusively for my thumbnails and all my graphic design projects!

 

It’s so easy!

How to Upload Your YouTube Banner – Channel Art Tutorial Using Canva

by | May 13, 2024 | YouTube

I see so many channels that don’t have custom banners.

This is a HUGE mistake.

A custom channel banner lets potential subscribers know who you are and what kind of content they can count on seeing on your channel.

If there is no messaging or if it is confusing, people won’t subscribe.

You need subscribers if you want to grow your channel.

In this video, I show you how to create a banner in Canva.

Canva is an online graphic design program which offers templates for various projects and social media platforms. 

It offers a free version but I suggest the paid version  because you get more effects like erasing the backgrounds of photos (like the video thumbnails on this email) and other effects that work really well for YouTube.

I demonstrate how to make a YouTube banner that fits the dimensions of the various YouTube platforms. (Desktop, Laptop, iPad, Phone)

I use Loom so you can see exactly what I am doing on Canva as well as showing you how to upload your banner to your channel.

You will need the guide image to upload into Canva or another graphic design program so you can get the spacing right.

Click HERE>> for the Guide Image

If you are interested in getting the paid version of Canva, here is an affiliate link.

http://bit.ly/3dV3Rs3

I personally use Canva every day with my channels and it’s a great resource for making all kinds of graphics.

Once you have your banner up, you will be ready to grow!

Canva YouTube Banner Tutorial – Channel Art

by | May 13, 2024 | YouTube

One of the things I see quite often on YouTube is that so many channels do not have a custom YouTube Banner or Channel Art.

This is one of the first things you need so new viewers and subscribers can quickly understandwhat your channel is all about!

If you don’t have a YouTube Channel Banner, formerly called, Channel Art, you will missing out on gaining new subscribers!

When potential subscribers click on your channel and they don’t see any information about what your channel is about, you are not giving them any reason to subscribe!

And just having a pretty picture is also not helping your cause, either.

Your YouTube Banner is the place to put your channel name, branding logo and any information about what your channel is about and possibly your upload schedule.

In this video, I will be using a screen sharing program while talking to you and showing you just how easy it is to create a YouTube Banner in Canva.

 So you can just follow along and watch me build a YouTube Banner in Canva.

 Canva is an online graphic program and it is my favorite for making banners and thumbnails for YouTube. (It’s great for any and every design project, too.)

The reason why I love Canva so much is because it has many templates you can tweak or you can create a new one from scratch.

Canva also has royalty-free pictures and elements. You can also upload your own pictureswith the paid version.

And it makes design so easy with moving lines that help you balance your designs.

If you are interested in signing up for the paid version of Canva, which is totally worth it, I have an affiliate link below: 👇

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Let’s review:

1. Your channel banner is key for new subscribers so they understand what your channel is about.

2. It should have text that features your channel name and important information, like up loading schedule and/or other branding or descriptions about what your channel is about.

3. It should be visually appealing to attract the eye.

 

You can save this video and follow along with me anytime so you, too,  can get your more views and subscribers.

 

Until next time,

How to Make YouTube Thumbnails in Canva

by | May 12, 2024 | YouTube

When it comes to YouTube, Thumbnails are key to getting your videos found as they promote your video across the YouTube platform.

If you have not watched my video on what to put on your thumbnail (and what NOT to put on your thumbnail)  then you should watch that first.  👇

Thumbnails for YouTube  – Netflix Research Algorithm Analytics

 Did you watch it? Now you are ready to dig in.

💎 Most successful YouTubers put just as much time and planning into making the thumbnail as they do the video!

In this video, I show you exactly how I make thumbnails using Canva.

I usually take screen shots from my original video and then I import them into Canva. Then I find a background that I like, and once I do that, I will take my screen shot and put it into my thumbnail.

The next step is removing the background, adding a filter and then adding a white halo around my image. (It’s all the rage on YouTube now!)

After that,  I add the text. Remember less is more.  You want everything to pop out and keep it relevant to your video.

And last of all, I created a layered image and I show you exactly what I am doing using Loom so you can follow me every step of the way.

And if you are interested in signing up for Canva – here is a link. I highly recommend getting the paid version. There are so many extras that it is totally worth it!

In this video you will learn:

 

  • How to use Canva to make Thumbnails
  • Why you don’t want to use the stock thumbnails on Canva 
  • How to upload your pictures into Canva
  • How to erase the background and edit images.
  • How to create a glow around your image
  • How to create text effects
  • How to make custom images for your thumbnails

And the great thing about Canva, it is an online program and you can save your images and create your own templates.

It’s a huge time save!

 I would love to see your thumbnails!

 Send me an email with links to your Thumbnail & video, now that you’ve seen mine. 🙂

Until next time,