YOUTUBE CONTENT CREATOR
Video Creation Checklist
Idea
☐ 1. Come up with what video to create next
☐ a. Think in the shower
☐ b. Think when stuck in traffic
☐ c. Think when cooking
☐ 2. Research competitor
☐ a. Any title format we can use for next video?
☐ b. Any thumbnails we can model off?
☐ c. Any videos similar to our idea?
☐ 3. Keep an eye out for latest news and what is trending
Scripting
☐ 1. Use reliable software for scripting (Word, Google Docs, etc etc)
☐ 2. If script word-for-word
☐ a. Check how many words said per minute
☐ b. Script at least 8 minutes. Estimated total words is (minutes X words/minute)
☐ 3. If script in point form
☐ a. Have about 5-6 points
☐ b. Elaborate each point with about 4-5 sub points
☐ 4. Give script a draft title
☐ a. Research titles from competitors
☐ b. Use important keywords for your niche
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Video Creation Checklist
Pre-Recording
☐ 1. Prepare script
☐ 2. Connect microphone
☐ 3. Check audio (Testing 1, 2, 3) is recording
☐ 4. Check camera battery
☐ 5. Check camera storage
☐ 6. Check camera settings (4K, 1080p, 60fps, 30fps etc etc)
☐ 7. Prepare lightings and set environment
☐ 8. Check you are in frame
☐ 9. Make sure you look beautiful/handsome
Post-Recording
☐ 1. Take a few pictures for thumbnail
☐ 2. Transfer recording to computer
☐ 3. Transfer audio to computer
☐ 4. Edit video
☐ 5. Export final video
☐ 6. Create thumbnail
Upload
☐ 1. Upload video to YouTube (few days prior)
☐ 2. Add finalized Title
☐ 3. Copy description and tags from previous video if any
☐ 4. Change first few sentences of video description to match current video
☐ 5. Add in links (affiliates, newsletter, online courses, social media) where you see fit.
☐ 6. Add custom Thumbnail
☐ 7. Enable monetization if available
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Video Creation Checklist
☐ 8. Schedule video launch date and time
☐ 9. Add End screen
☐ 10. Allow YouTube to process video
☐ a. Once processed, check mid-roll placement
☐ b. Delete existing Ad breaks
☐ c. Assign manual Ad breaks
Launch
☐ 1. Chill, relax (you did a great job)
☐ 2. Check comments after 12 hours and reply to all comments
☐ 3. Start thinking about next video idea
☐ 4. Check analytics after a week
☐ a. Higher than average views? Topic works! Do more
☐ b. Making more revenue than usual? Topic has high eCPM!
☐ c. Higher than average subscribers? Relatable! Video style works!
☐ d. Nothing special? It’s ok, improve in the next one
☐ 5. Execute next video idea
Tools & Services I Use
ClickUp https://rebrand.ly/kcClickUp
(Content Planning & Drawing board)
Milanote (Drawing board) https://www.milanote.com
Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com
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Video Creation Checklist
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