Think about a vision and goal for your YouTube channel. Create a short plan of activities you need to perform and the money you would like to spend on creating a videos. If you are a starter then you might be on a tight budget and would not like to spend too much in the beginning but if you have decided to be a serious YouTuber and want to earn good money out of it then consider buying good quality products suggested below else you will be left behind in the race of getting maximum hit counts on your YouTube channel.
Creating a new channel on YouTube is pretty simple process. Just login to YouTube with you google ID and add a new channel. Give your channel a nice name and that can reflect your vision and easily attract the viewer community to watch your video. For example there are alot of channels available with the name GamerPro so viewers won't be able to distinguish which one is your if you create a similar name. Try to give it a unique name that can fit the above criteria of vision, goal and audience in mind.
Now coming straight to what equipment's you need to start making professions video that can get you 1 million or more hits.
1) Game Capture tools
a) Elgato Game Capture HD60 recorderElgato Game Capture HD60 - Price $159.94
- Record and stream your Xbox or PlayStation gameplay
- Stunning 1080p quality with 60 fps
- Unlimited capture right to your PC or Mac
- Flashback Recording: record retroactively
- Built-in live streaming to Twitch, YouTube
- Stream Command: add webcam and overlays
- Built-in live commentary feature
- One-click sharing to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
- Compatible with Windows OS and Mac
b) Elgato Game Capture HD60 S Price $169.99
- Stunning 1080p quality with 60 fps
- State-of-the-art USB 3.0 Type C connection
- Built-in live streaming to Twitch, YouTube & live commentary feature
- Instant Gameview: stream with superior low latency technology
Product includes: Elgato Game Capture HD60, USB, HDMI cable.
c) Roxio Game Capture Standard card $54.99
Capture card supports 480p.
Smaller file sizes for faster sharing.
Video editing software made for gamers.
USB, RCA and Component cables included.
Supports Xbox 360, and PS3.
d) Roxio game capture HD Pro $119.99
Play and capture in 1080 30p/60i.
Video editing software with new effects.
HDMI input and output with USB cable included.
Live stream directly to YouTube and Twitch. New!
Auto-capture up to 1 hr of gameplay & flag your best moments. New!
SmartEncode to reduces video rendering time. New!
Supports Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3 & PC Game Capture. Improved!
Recommendation: My recommendation is to go for either Elgato game Capture HD or Roxio game capture HD Pro because both of them gives you Stunning 1080p quality with 60 fps. Please note that Elgato is compatible with both Windows & Mac whereas Roxio is compatible only with Windows OS (no Mac) so if you prefer to use it over Mac then go for Elgato.
2) Microphone
a) Blue Yeti Microphone Price $106.99
Yeti offers driver-free operation, whereas the Yeti Pro requires easy-to-install drivers, available from Blue.
Yeti is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher). It comes with two-year warranty.
Yeti microphone provides you 4 recording patterns, Zero-latency monitoring, Variable mic gain, mute, and headphone volume controls, Adjustable angle and custom desktop stand.
Yeti has 4 Pattern modes:
i) CARDIOID Mode
Perfect for podcasts, game streaming, vocal performances, voice-overs and instruments. Cardioid mode records sound sources that are directly in front of the microphone, delivering rich, full-bodied sound.
ii) STEREO MODE
Uses both the left and right channels to capture a wide, realistic sound image—ideal for recording acoustic guitar or choir.
iii) Omnidirectional mode
Picks up sound equally from all around the mic. It’s best used in situations when you want to capture the ambience of "being there"—like recording a band's live performance, a multi-person podcast or a conference call.
iv) Bidirectional
Records from both the front and rear of the microphone—good for recording a duet or a two-person interview.
b) Blue Snowball Microphone Price $43.99
Snowball and Snowball iCE feature industry-leading Blue condenser capsule technology to deliver natural sound directly to your desktop. And the simple USB connection and plug-and-play operation means you don’t need any extra gear—just plug right in and start recording and streaming in amazing quality.
Snowball and Snowball iCE are compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 (including 8.1), Windows 7, Windows Vista,Windows XP (Home and Professional), and Mac OS X (10.4.11 or higher). It also comes with 2 year warranty.
FEATURES of Snowball
- Unique two-condenser-capsule design for capturing vocals, music, podcasts, gaming and more.
- Polar Patterns: Cardioid or Omnidirectional
- Includes fully adjustable metal mic stand and USB cable
- Plug and play with Mac and PC
- Available in textured white, gloss black and chrome
Recommendation: Both microphones are excellent in audio quality but my personal recommendation is go for Blue Yeti because it provide crystal clear studio quality audio with multiple pattern suitable for best gaming experience, streaming, podcast and recording options.
3) Headset
a) XO Seven Stealth 420X -Wireless Headset Price $148.88
100% Wireless - Experience crystal clear, interference-free game and chat audio with 100% wireless connectivity to your Xbox One
Superhuman Hearing – Gain competitive advantage by hearing every sound around you, like enemies sneaking up on you, weapon reloads before an ambush, and distant vehicles bringing in reinforcements
Mic Monitoring – Say it, don't shout it thanks to the ability to hear the volume of your own voice inside the headset
Independent Game & Chat Volume Control – Easily find the perfect balance between game audio and chat audio
15-Hour Rechargeable Battery – With up to 15 hours of gaming per charge, you'll always be ready to play
b) ASTRO A40 TR Gaming Headset for Xbox One, PS4, PC Price 149.99
Superior Fit & Finish: premium materials and construction, highly adjustable and lightweight
Mod Kit Ready: go from an open-back to a closed-back noise isolating headset with swappable Mod Kit components (sold separately)
Customizable Speaker Tags: personalize your headset with our magnetic speaker tag system
Swappable Precision Microphone: Highly sensitive omni-directional mic that focuses on your voice and minimizes background noise. It can be positioned on either side of the A40 TR headset.
c) Blue Sadie Premium Headphone Price 399.99
50mm drivers custom-tuned for a superior soundstage
Refined personalized fit for superior comfort
Sealed over-ear design for immersive isolation
Racecar-inspired multi-jointed headband design keeps ear cups parallel at all times for superior comfort and sound
Powers on and off automatically when headphones are opened and closed
Rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playtime; Sadie continues to play music even when battery has no charge
d) Logitech G230 Stereo Gaming Headset Price 38.13
If you are tight in budget then go for Logitech G230 Stereo Gaming Headset with Mic
4) Video Editing Software
a) Sony Movie Studio 13 Platinum Suite Price $61.96
Extras: Boris FX Continuum Units, FXHOME Hit Film plug-ins, iZotope Vocal Eraser, NewBlueFX 3D Titling and Video Effects, Studio Devil British Valve Custom Guitar Amp, 50 Sony Sound Series: Production Music Soundtracks
Create video in beautiful 4K (ultra HD) XAVCS or AVCHD, develop original music, and enhance multichannel audio
It can be uploaded directly to Facebook or burned to a DVD or Blu-ray Disc
As a starter in the world of video editing you can safely choose Movie Studio Suite 13. Its highly recommended product at a very affordable price with full of mind boggling features and terrific group of supporting programs and plugins.
b) Sony VEGAS Pro 14 Price 403.90
- Support for HEVC, native ProRes and 4K projects
- DVD Architect for disc authoring with menu design & encoding
- Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Windows 7 | 8 | 10; 2 GHz processor; 4 GB RAM internal sound card, min. resolution; 500 MB for program installation
- Internet connection: Required for registering and validating the program, as well as for some program functions. This program requires one-time registration
Again if you tight in budget then you can try some options like iMovie, Windows Movied Maker. If you are interested in learning Imovie video editing then this book is the right fit for you - Imovie '09 Essential Training
5) Photo editing software -
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom) Price 119.88
How much money you can make with YouTube Videos:
With just 10000 views a day at a Estimated CPM rate of between $1.00 USD - $4.00 USD you can earn up to $14400 in a year with just one YouTube video. In short your one YouTube video can earn between $300 to $1200 per month of passive earning for you. If any of you YouTube video goes viral then sky is the limit for your earnings.
Go and explore your luck. May be the next entrepreneur is hiding someone in you. YouTube viewership will definitely increase multiple time in the years to come with the way digitalization and internet is spreading across the world.
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