YouTube Resources and Links
YouTube Resources and Links
I often get asked about what I use to make my YouTube videos -- here is a list of products and software I use. Note that some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase them.
Helpful Links:
- My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker
- Social Blade (Channel Comparison): https://socialblade.com/youtube/compare/
- Canva Thumbnail Maker: https://www.canva.com/create/youtube-thumbnails/
- Adobe Spark Thumbnail Maker: https://spark.adobe.com/make/youtube-thumbnail-maker/
- My Video-A-Day Project: https://jennifermaker.com/new-post-video-every-day/
- My Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blogwhatyoulove/
- Keywords Everywhere: https://keywordseverywhere.com/
Cameras:
- Apple iPhone 7 Plus *
- Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 (this is a souped-up point-and-shoot camera that can do 4K video) and a power adapter (so I don't have to rely on batteries) *
- Logitech Webcam C930e
- (I have since added a Canon EOS 80D DSLR camera that I use for overhead shots during my livestreams) and a power adapter (so I don't have to rely on batteries)
Lights:
- LED Light Panels (4) *
- Softboxes (to diffuse the light) *
Mic:
Set:
- DIY Lightbox *
- Parrot Teleprompter (and my old iPhone with WiFi) *
- Magic Arm and Super Clamp (to suspend my camera from a closet rod on my ceiling) *
- A power strip with everything plugged in (so I can turn it all on and off at the flip of a switch) *
- Big table *
- Marquee lights (whitewashed and gold glitter) *
- DIY Livestream Desk made from IKEA Alex and Linnmon and Eket
Software:
- Adobe Premiere Pro (Video Editor)*
- Filmora Wondershare (Video Editor)
Appearance
- ColorStreet Polish Strips (for fast, easy manicures when you need to demonstrate with your hands)
Note: You do NOT need all of this to start your YouTube channel. You really just need a modern smartphone or a webcam and some decent lighting. You can add and upgrade as you go, which is what I did. The items marked with an asterisk are the ones I had when I started on December 1, 2018.