So who doesn’t watch YouTube videos these days? Whether you need to fix something, learn something or entertain yourself – there is something on YouTube for everyone. Would be sweet to become a YouTube creator, but how easy is that?

My oldest YouTube video was uploaded 15 years ago, and back then (and maybe even today) it was just kept there as a time capsule. Times are changing, and video capturing quality has also changed, but YouTube is still here, allowing us to earn money from it, but shall we dare? Why would anyone watch me rambling about things that interest me as opposed to the crowd of already existing and established YouTubers? Let’s see.

You Can Provide Valuable Insight

I often feel like all the knowledge that I possess is the general common sense and widely available knowledge for anyone, and if I know it then you should know it as well, but in reality, it is not exactly true. I have photographic experience gathered from each assignment I have been to, I have met people that other people have not met and I used a particular combination of equipment that somebody potentially can’t afford. So, someone might be looking for an honest user opinion before purchasing something, or trying to see if anyone is facing the same issues they are having with the current gear. You just never know, so maybe by not creating a video about your experience or expertise you are robbing someone else.

Making YouTube Videos Can Make You a Better Videographer

Do you know what makes perfect? Practice. And do you know what is better than perfect? Getting it done.

Thinking that making YouTube videos is just a walk in the park is naive. Talking to the camera without any experience feels silly and unnatural. To make one good video you probably will have to create 50 average ones. But after churning out one decent one, the next good one will be easier. Every time you set up the camera, you see the lighting and composition better. Every time you try to bring your point across in a concise and organized way, you learn to speak more efficiently (which is also an important part of making YouTube videos). Even basic cutting and putting segments of videos together requires some practice. Whether you already possess these skills or trying to learn them, it is not wasted time.

Not Having a Large Subscribers Base Allows You to Experiment

Being a full-time YouTuber seems to be quite stressful since your revenue depends on the number of views, purchases and eyeballs redirected in the way of sponsored content… while when nobody wants to give you any money for your content you are free to do whatever you want. If you want to sing badly or dance stupidly, you can. If you want to try different editing or filming styles, no trouble – do whatever you want. Post every day, or post once a month – most likely nobody is much concerned what is going on out there.

Creating Videos For YouTube Teaches You Patience

Probably if you decided to embark on the YouTube journey, you thought to yourself – well, if this dummy can do it, I surely can gain some traction too. You have worked hard and created something truly epic just to realize that nobody cares. That humbles you down, hopefully, doesn’t break you down, but teaches you that you can’t outrun and outplay the algorithm… to be honest, only hard work and dedication, and repetition seem to work. I mean, luck is good to have, but it is not a guarantee.

Creating YouTube Videos Occasionally Brings You Opportunities

The reality of posting things out there in the wild (so to say) is that once again you never know who is going to stumble upon them and watch them, and find you entertaining or convincing enough to ask you to try their product or send you something that they think you might benefit from. Like for me, I had maybe 200 subs on YouTube and Dehancer Plug-in said, if you make a review, we will give you a lifelong subscription. Well, to be honest, making my photos or videos look like film is not something that I ever aspired to do, but it is a free license in exchange for an honest review the price of which originally is like 400 bucks. Not like I earned 400 bucks, but you know what I mean.

Creating YouTube Videos Also Documents Your Life

Those 15-year-old videos from my old YouTube Channel feature pets which are not with me anymore, my grandfather who passed away in 2008, my university friends, myself who is not the same anymore. And whether you want to remember any of that or not, you can package it in a time capsule and leave it online for yourself or whoever else to watch.

I can tell you it is going to be worth something in the years to come.

Making YouTube Videos Thinkens Your Skin

Unfortunately, not everyone is nice out there, and especially this platform has a strong army of keyboard warriors who can make you feel nasty or worthless… but! Remember, that they probably would never dare to say any of that to your face, so ignore and move on. For some time, I was trying to make Twitch videos and trolls would roll in and just spend hours harassing you which is also way more fun when you do it in real-time, but their only goal is to be acknowledged by you, so ignoring is the way to go.

What’s the worst thing that is going to happen in the end? Someone is going to laugh at you? I made my first videos for the audience with the goal to make them laugh. Even if someone hates you, that means you did something memorable or special to cause that emotion. Just don’t take it to seriously, turn on that camera, and create the next video. You never know, maybe the next one will be the big one.

Until then,

Take care,

And Thanks for reading.