how to make your FIRST YouTube video in 2025

So you want to start a YouTube channel - Congratulations!! That's a HUGE deal!

But now that you've made it here... what's next?

Making your first video can seem daunting. So today, I'm sharing the guide I wish I would've had back before I started making YouTube videos

LINKS:

GLING (get an extra free video edited!):

FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE:

EPIDEMIC SOUND:

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Planning
04:27 - Scripting
07:09 - Filming
11:17 - Editing
15:45 - Packaging
18:46 - I believe in you :)

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SHOP EQUIPMENT:

[MSGrantMusic]

I love that Gling has sponsored a few of your videos. 1) You deserve it 2) Gling is AMAZING and saves so much time!

[AnomalyBelleza]

“It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to exist.”

Gold ✨

[coldlikeyassine]

The absolute MASTER at simplifying the game of YouTube. Hands down the most underrated creator in the helping creators category

[keleabetswemorena]

I'm that guy who said i havent filmed in a year. Pleased to report that i am working on my first video of the year. This is a good brusher for me

[v_snwflak]

I'm that person who spent the last 365+17days procrastinating about planning and shooting my 1st youtube video. Maybe it's cause I want it to be perfect but thanks to ur video, I now have courage to just simply start and improve video by video instead of waiting for the PERFECT 1ST VIDEO 💙❄️

[Lzlixty]

your thumbnail video literally changed my whole youtube journey! I will never forget you when I become successful :D

[LifeIsLife]

How I Started Posting My Videos.
Out of curiosity, I made my first video using my phone. I edited it on my phone. Uploaded it from my phone. Enjoyed it on my phone. I don't even remember what it was exactly about. It’s not important. What’s important is taking the first step. And the best will come sooner or later. Just start…

[gwsstudios]

You’ve inspired me. I’m going to do it. It’s about my work to bring epilepsy and music together. 😁

[anassaidi]

there is no way you dropped this video at the PERFECT time, thank you so much ! My goal is to film and publish my first video before 2025

[zmyl]

Only 4 mins and I am fully ready and motivated to shoot my video tomorrow.
This is a wholesome gem video for people like us who want to do YouTube but always fail to.
THANK YOU! Aprilyne❤. Keep Motivating Please

[personne_lambda]

You are really a master of video scripting and marketing. You have the ability to turn complex things to simple concepts, but most importantly to turn those simple concepts to a masterpiece of attention grabbing and holding, that is actually nice to watch and calming. keep grinding. ❤

[nlisacapo]

I never leave comments… but this video provides so much value and your delivery is so easy to follow, and encouraging, you deserve it!!! Thank you!

[mandisunshinez]

I'm going to publish my first crochet tutorial video by March 10th! I am going to publish my first true crime video by March 17th! I already have my plan, my script, my visuals, I just need to record and edit! This video was SO GOOD! I am so happy I found you, and your outro was so inspiring. It was everything I was thinking and needed to hear.

[alkhemiegypt]

I've watched a LOT of "how to start on YouTube" videos and yours are definitely the best. You've got the whole package nailed down - clear, informative, inspiring. Thank you.

[mocktailwiz]

I'm going to publish my first long-form YouTube video by Feb 17th! I'm excited! Love this video. Super helpful!

[TheBlazingTiger-BLAZE]

I have JUST NOW started a channel and thanks to this video I am ready for my first one!

[Mypuddleiscranky]

"10:27" that is what i am doing infront of camera hahaha thanks for being so real, friendly. There is a lots of "just start" videos, but so far yours the best and actually helpful!! >33

[elitereflections]

Editing is always the part that takes me the longest. I recently found a guy who does a great job for so cheeeeap —honestly the best value I’ve seen so far.

[ronijoni]

The pay-off at the end made this video stand out from every tutorial about creating youtube videos i’ve ever watched 🥹 Thank you Aprilynne for sharing your knowledge and insights with us! Can’t wait to post my first youtube video!!

[luciadecristofano]

Girl, this is the second video I´m watching from you, and you already convinced me to follow you. For that, I´m going to trust your advice.



You really explain so well and make it so entertaining and helpful. ILY