how to create a killer youtube video (to blow up your channel)

There are so many ways to make YouTube videos, but the principles for growing your YouTube channel remain the same for EVERYONE.

Planning, creating titles and thumbnails, scripting, filming, and editing are essential to creating a killer YouTube video to blow up your channel.

Coming up with a killer video idea, killer title and thumbnail, and perfect pacing are the main goals of the greatest YouTubers...and now they're your main goals too.

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Link for google doc script (educational video):

Link for google doc script (entertainment video):

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - What's the secret?
00:59 - PLAN (a lot)
02:05 - killer IDEA
03:31 - title & thumbnail FIRST
04:38 - interesting TITLE
05:51 - intriguing THUMBNAIL
08:04 - SCRIPT (links below)
09:50 - hook & intro
10:45 - unforgiveable
11:52 - visuals
12:05 - rough draft
12:35 - FILM
14:29 - EDIT/perfect pacing
16:01 - click and watch
16:34 - enjoy the process :)

[DeadliestToast]

Fun fact:This guy just created his "killer video" and proved his point.

[puzzLEGO]

Funnily enough, the only reason I'm here now at 200k subs is because of ONE thumbnail change. Such a small thing managed to snowball into me improving my content and actually realising that youtube is 99% skill and 1% luck, and that one video that blew up because I changed my thumbnail has made me go from 4k subs and 4000 views per video to 200k subs and 100k-1 million views per video

[csontosati]

Do you guys realize that this was the one killer video for this man?

[FunnyBitsMedia]

If you're reading this, I hope you see nothing but success from this day forward and your channel grows exponentially

[LuDamen]

“If you enjoy the process, you’ve already won. The subs will come later.” Well said 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you !!!

[ChrisCourses]

Easily expected your channel to have 300k+ subs after watching. Really great editing, lighting, and explanations throughout—I know how hard it is to get these right, and you absolutely killed it. Hope to see more of what you do in the future!

[davidpazmino_]

I have watched this video probably over 20 times. I am done just “casually” making YouTube videos. And I am now starting to take it seriously, as if I am running my own business. This is such a brilliant video and really shows you each and every step on how to go viral. I currently have 20k subscribers. I will come back to this video at the end of this year when I have over 100k subscribers, to show that this video works. It is my dream to become a big YouTuber, and I won’t let my dreams go.

Edit: I did it

[e-genieclimatique]

in brief:
1. **Introduction**:
- The potential of a single killer YouTube video to change a channel's trajectory.
- The importance of understanding what makes a video great.

2. **Planning**:
- Before filming, it's crucial to plan and understand why people would click on your video.
- The significance of having an interesting video idea.

3. **Title & Thumbnail**:
- The title and thumbnail are the first things viewers see, and they should be compelling.
- Successful creators prioritize the title and thumbnail before other aspects of the video.
- Tips on creating intriguing titles and thumbnails.

4. **Scripting**:
- Scripting is a vital step that can make filming and editing easier.
- For educational videos, focus on what the viewer should do, feel, and know.
- For entertainment videos, consider the big idea, the emotions to evoke, and the content to include.
- The importance of the hook and intro in grabbing the viewer's attention.
- Visual planning: Decide on the visuals that will accompany each part of the script.

5. **Filming**:
- The filming process should be efficient with a clear shot list.
- Emphasize showing the story rather than just telling it.

6. **Editing & Pacing**:
- Pacing is critical to keep the viewer engaged.
- Re-watch edits multiple times and cut out any parts that don't add value or are boring.
- Every part of the video should add value to the viewer.

7. **Conclusion**:
- The importance of enjoying the process of creating YouTube videos.
- Mention of Jon Dorman's web app, "plannervid, " to help in designing and creating YouTube videos.

The video emphasizes the importance of planning, creating compelling titles and thumbnails, scripting with purpose, effective filming techniques, and the critical role of pacing in editing. The overarching message is that with the right approach, anyone can create a killer YouTube video that has the potential to significantly boost their channel.

[BenEcho]

absolutely nailed it. Where was this video 2 years ago. Well done!

[Josh.Bartel]

This was exactly what I needed to hear. I MUCH prefer spending a lot of time on one video but it felt weird having an inconsistent posting schedule. Over the last few months I prioritised quantity rather than quality which resulted in a lack of motivation to create. I feel like I now have a clear vision of how I want my content to be. Clear, purposeful and quality. Thank you!

[ATRestoration]

So many valid points. I cut off 90% of my video material and leave in only the important part, so viewers complain that my videos are too short.

[GarageStrength]

This was phenomenal. My team are currently trying to improve on this. This is the perfect video for what I need right now. Thanks for the great info!

[Chronyxt]

There is no debate when there is luck involved in anything related to success. But often we forget that the trial and error behind that capitalisation on luck is a great foundation for it.
This video is honestly about as good at teaching you the basics as I've seen, content doesn't really come from nowhere and a lot of those important variables you managed to pinpoint and explain incredibly well!

Although there is a lot more involved in the process outside of this, I wish everyone their best in making the most out of their content!

[Ashleycreates_content]

This is incredible! It’s actually a masterclass. I rewatched the video and was able to see quickly when, how and why I got hooked, you literally did everything you taught us to do. I appreciate the transparency, it wasn’t the usual “you don’t need this camera or software but I have five of them and a lifetime membership with premier pro” you literally showed us how you did it all and evidence of your process is this video! Now I TRUST you! Subscribed!

[Beppojoe]

Very good video! Super informative. I've watched hundreds of other videos promising what this video promised in the title and this is the only one that really delivered. Haven't heard this stuff elsewhere! Thank you!

[RanDeligero]

Like sketching before actually drawing your final output, the tip about creating a script and spending a good amount of time reviewing it is already a good sign that you are on the right track.

I love how you presented these tips without making it too lengthy. I actually watched it twice and took notes on my second watch. Thanks for this!

[DMHighWizards]

Jon, pure gold! Thank you so much for highlighting the need to generate killer ideas FIRST followed by the thumbnail and title. I have definitely been doing everything backwards, having an idea that I would like, or at least think my audience would like, and then plowing into the filming, and then work on the thumbnail and title while my video is uploading. I really appreciate your advice!

[sapphiresquire]

It really hit me when you talked about enjoying the process. It’s only been in the last week or so I realized that it's the lengthy recording process I've been doing that's holding me back from making videos at all, so I've decided to change to little snippets of my art process I stead of the entire thing and see how that works for me for a while.
Great video, thank you for the inspiration!

[filmcourage]

Great job Jon! Incredible effort you put into this one. Thank you for posting.

[charlottedankworth]

Thank you so much for this video. Even though I don't consider myself a beginner anymore, I still remember getting started. It was a tough journey. Of course, things are a lot easier now and I'm super grateful that I didn't give up and stayed patient and all the way through. Consistency (and a little bit of Famester) made it possible for me!