No Tech Skills? Over 40? Here's how to start creating videos

Are you ready to create YouTube videos but feel intimidated by the tech? In this video, I'm sharing 3 simple tips on how to start making YouTube videos without being a tech head or expert. Let's go!

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[TheMulderProject]

In my 40's. Was curiuos how all these YouTube videos are made, so I learned how to edit using Youtube tutorials, my phone camera, and free software for editing on the computer.
I make videos of my hobbies, mostly. It makes my hobbies even more fun!
I have subscribers, but basically make videos for myself, and share them on YouTube. I love YouTube.

[lucapietrangeli]

29 year old aspiring Electrician with a passion for creating lego Mechs with a love for art and other Sci Fi creations! Your channel convinces me to get out there and make it happen. Thats exactly what ima go and do. Cheers buddy, keep going. Rooting for your family and you budd!

[Diamond-painting-with-Candace]

Thank you, I will be 65 in December. And have been wanting to do videos for about two years, but was afraid of not knowing what to do. You are fantastic and you make your videos so well. I am grateful for you. Have a blessed day

[LilPenny-]

Yes i just been winging it my anxiety tries to stop me, but i wont let it stop me! I can't if i want to succeed and move on with being a YouTuber. We can't let it stop us, great video 💖

[APeachLife]

Hi, I just found you on Youtube yesterday and immediately subscribed and have already watched a handful of videos and I'm so enjoying them. I'm 52 and I just passed the 4, 000 hour mark on my Youtube channel today and I'm above and beyond jumping for JOY!!! You are so right, we can do this over 40! Thank you for all you share.

[CreativeThinking]

Hello Kevin,
Turning 60 in December. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'm having fun learning the ends and outs of You Tube. Have a great weekend.
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[ozonegroup]

Kevin sooo glad l came across your channel, l have learnt a lot from watching and following how to start a YouTube channel. I am 64 and from Jamaica...Janet

[EmptynestersHomestead]

Hello! I'm new on here. I am 62 an started my channel 2 years ago. I am still learning and I do all my videos on my phone. I like how when you explain how to do something, you actually show us how to do it. I'm more of a visual learner so showing us how it's done really helps me a lot. Thank you

[DevourTheBleak]

I’ve now watched a hand full of your videos and truly appreciate your kind personality and speaking skills are excellent. Love the shirt btw! I’m over 40, I am a techie but would suggest people who are worried about ‘tech’ to not overthink things. I only use an iPhone for my channel (for video, audio is professional equipment), mind you the visuals are ‘out there’ but it really shows you what a phone camera today can do. Once I stopped overthinking things is when I was able to push ahead and not look back. If you’re thinking about it…just do it! Great video

[Found-in-France]

62 from 1962 here and video no. 2 going out tomorrow with lots of help from great motivators like Kevin. I'm off to watch your ideas video now Kevin to help put no. 3 together.
I actually think there's a new wave of viewers moving away from over produced videos and lovin' it simple and clear.

[Iambroke]

Thanks for all the tips. I guess I'll be watching more of them to help me out create better videos.

[MarcasAndrews]

Loving your content, Kevin! You've earned a sub! So helpful, natural, and uplifting! Keep it up! 🎉🎉

[claypigin]

These videos are helpful. I've been trying and failing and planning to get involved with YouTube for a few years. I'm an artist, just doing the final prep for my first solo show, and I am going to try and make my first proper video because of videos like yours. Trying to learn Lumia fusion, it's cheap and pretty good. Oh, and I'm 42, in the Uk.

[judeemclaughlin]

I'm almost 60 and just started my YT channel. I am in my learning phase but knew I needed to start to get past that phase. I am shooting on my iphone 13 and a friend of mine gave me her lightning mic when she upgraded to a 15. FYI - if you use your earbuds on your iphone, the sound is a little better. I'm 10 videos in and I hope I am getting better.

[bethshibleyquilts]

appreciate your advice and technical help. Great job

[MokaandChai]

53 here and definitely don’t have tech skills. Past few weeks I just kept learning and getting better with every post. It’s people like you that I learn from so much

[rockerdad]

Thanks just subbed, what I needed, simple ways to do this video for sure!

[ADAtrips]

Most of us over 40-50-60+ have a couple extra dollars to spend. I would encourage if someone wants to try YouTube cut down on Coffee or fast food, lunch and buy a DJI or GoPro. Buy a light (less than $50), microphone 🎤 and go all in. Practice with your phone and post. I realized that no one was going to look at the video anyway 😂 . Later when you get a follower maybe they will comment 🌴🌴Aloha

[allenreid]

I've always had great gear for my professional and freelance work, but I didn't want what I do for YouTube to feel like a job. I don't like using my phone for a variety of reasons, so I bit the bullet and bought the Osmo Pocket 3 and it's been great. It gave me the freedom I was looking for. I like doing my videos out and about and not at a desk setting where I don't feel comfortable.

[robinagaines]

Thank you! So much! We have been instrumental of boosting my confidence. I’m a 64 year old private wellness chef and would a YouTube channel and showing women and men how to eat differently.