10 Smart Hacks For Creating Content!
Summary
TLDRThis video script introduces 10 smart tools for content creators, starting with using Instagram Stories to craft YouTube thumbnails. It highlights the convenience of smartphones as microphones, enhancing audio with Adobe Enhancer, and controlling cameras wirelessly. CapCut is praised as the best free editing software, while the Captions app automates emoji and gif additions. Think Media offers a free YouTube masterclass for monetization strategies. StreamYard and Loom are recommended for high-quality presentations and interviews. Linktwin is suggested for sharing YouTube links effectively, and vidIQ as a plugin for channel growth. Lastly, the Shure Motiv Video App is highlighted for adjusting microphone gain for better audio in videos.
Takeaways
- 📷 Use Instagram Stories to create YouTube thumbnails by taking a photo with a plain backdrop and editing with text and images.
- 📱 Use your smartphone as a makeshift microphone for recording audio, and enhance it with Adobe Enhancer for professional sound.
- 🎥 Download the free software that comes with your camera to control it wirelessly, which is especially useful for solo creators.
- 🎬 CapCut is recommended as the best free editing software for both beginners and experienced editors, available on smartphones and MacBooks.
- 📽️ The Captions app uses AI to add emojis and gifs to video captions, simplifying the process for content creators.
- 📚 Think Media offers a free one-hour YouTube masterclass for those interested in monetizing their channel or starting a part-time income.
- 🤳 StreamYard and Loom are tools for recording presentations and interviews, with StreamYard allowing for guest interviews and post-edit finalization.
- 🔗 Use Linktwin to create a URL that opens your YouTube video within the app for better analytics and viewer engagement.
- 📊 vidIQ is a Chrome plugin that helps grow your YouTube channel with keyword suggestions, real-time performance tracking, and optimization tools.
- 🎤 The Shure Motiv Video App is a free tool that recognizes plugged-in microphones and allows for gain adjustment to improve audio quality in videos.
- 👍 The video encourages viewers to like and engage with Think Media's content for more valuable insights in future videos.
Q & A
What is the first smart tool recommended for content creators in the script?
-The first smart tool recommended is Instagram Stories, which can be used to create YouTube thumbnails.
How can iPhone users remove themselves from the background in a photo for thumbnail creation?
-iPhone users can hold down on themselves in a photo to be removed from the background, and then paste the image into Instagram Stories for thumbnail creation.
What can be added to Instagram Stories to enhance the thumbnail design?
-Transparent images, or screenshots from software tutorials, and text can be added to Instagram Stories to enhance the thumbnail design.
How can content creators save the designed thumbnail from Instagram Stories?
-After designing the thumbnail, hit the three dots on the top of the phone, save the image to the camera roll, rotate it correctly, and then upload it to the YouTube video.
What is suggested as an alternative to using a traditional microphone for recording audio?
-Using a smartphone as a microphone is suggested as an alternative to traditional microphones, with the ability to sync audio during post-production.
How can the audio quality from a smartphone be improved for professional sound?
-Running the audio file through Adobe Enhancer can improve the sound quality, making it sound like it was recorded with a professional setup like a Shure SM7B.
What free software can camera owners use to control their camera wirelessly?
-Camera owners can download the free software that comes with their camera to control it wirelessly, which allows them to start and stop recording remotely.
Which app is considered the best free editing software according to the script?
-CapCut is considered the best free editing software, suitable for editing both horizontal and vertical videos with many features.
What app uses AI to add emojis and gifs to video captions?
-The Captions app uses AI to automatically add emojis and gifs to video captions, making it easier for beginners.
What is the free one-hour YouTube masterclass offered by Think Media?
-The free one-hour YouTube masterclass by Think Media provides training on how to make money using YouTube beyond Google AdSense.
What are the two tools mentioned for creating high-quality content with PowerPoint presentations or reaction style content?
-StreamYard and Loom are the two tools mentioned for creating high-quality content, with features like interviews and guest invitations.
Why is it recommended to use Linktwin when sharing YouTube links on social media?
-Linktwin is recommended to ensure that the YouTube link opens within the YouTube app, providing proper analytics and viewer engagement options like subscribe and like.
What is the purpose of the vidIQ plugin for YouTube channel growth?
-The vidIQ plugin helps with keyword, title, and description recommendations, tracks video performance in real-time, and offers optimization tools to save time on video SEO tasks.
What does the Shure Motiv Video App do for audio recording in videos?
-The Shure Motiv Video App is a camera app that recognizes the microphone plugged into it and allows for gain adjustment to achieve high-quality audio in videos.
Outlines
📱 Creative Content Tools with Instagram and Smartphones
This paragraph introduces ten smart tools for content creators, starting with using Instagram Stories to craft YouTube thumbnails. It explains how to take a photo against a plain backdrop and use iPhone's feature to remove the background, allowing for the addition of transparent images and text. The paragraph also suggests saving the designed thumbnail to a camera roll and uploading it to YouTube. Moving on, it discusses using smartphones as microphones for video recording, with a tip to enhance audio quality using Adobe Enhancer. The paragraph also highlights the utility of camera software for wireless control, particularly beneficial for solo creators.
🎥 Editing and Audio Enhancement Tools for Creators
The second paragraph delves into additional tools for content creators, beginning with CapCut, a free editing software for both smartphones and MacBooks, praised for its comprehensive features suitable for beginners and advanced users. It then introduces the Captions app, which uses AI to add emojis and gifs to video captions, ideal for social media platforms. The paragraph also promotes a free YouTube masterclass by Think Media for those interested in monetizing their YouTube presence. It continues with StreamYard and Loom as tools for recording presentations and interviews, and mentions the importance of using Linktwin to share YouTube links effectively on social media. Lastly, it touches on vidIQ, a plugin for growing a YouTube channel with features like keyword suggestions, performance tracking, and optimization tools.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Instagram Stories
💡Thumbnails
💡Smartphone as Microphone
💡Adobe Enhancer
💡Wireless Camera Control
💡CapCut
💡Captions App
💡Think Media Masterclass
💡StreamYard and Loom
💡Linktwin
💡vidIQ
💡Shure Motiv Video App
Highlights
Instagram Stories can be used to create YouTube thumbnails with simple editing features.
Using an iPhone, you can remove the background from a photo and paste it into Instagram Stories.
Add transparent images or screenshots to Instagram Stories for tutorials or other content.
Instagram Stories allows adding text to your thumbnails with ease.
Save your designed thumbnail from Instagram Stories to your camera roll for later use.
Use your smartphone as a microphone for video recording.
Sync smartphone audio with camera footage in post-production for high-quality sound.
Adobe Enhancer can improve audio quality to a professional podcast level.
Free camera control software can wirelessly operate your camera for solo creators.
CapCut is a free editing software for both smartphones and MacBooks with comprehensive features.
The Captions app uses AI to add emojis and gifs to video captions.
Think Media offers a free one-hour YouTube masterclass for channel growth and monetization.
StreamYard and Loom are tools for creating high-quality content with presentations and interviews.
Linktwin generates a URL that opens YouTube videos within the app for better analytics.
vidIQ is a Chrome plugin that aids in growing a YouTube channel with optimization tools.
The Shure Motiv Video App recognizes and adjusts gain for different microphones for improved audio.
The video provides a collection of smart tools for content creators to enhance their workflow.
Transcripts
- Here are 10 smart tools
every content creator should be using.
With the first one being Instagram Stories
to create your YouTube thumbnails.
I've literally done this in the past
especially if I'm in a pinch.
It's really simple.
Number one, you can use the camera
to take a photo of yourself over a plain backdrop.
And here's a power tip.
If you have an iPhone, you can actually hold down
on yourself if you've taken a photo of yourself
and it'll literally take you off the background
and then you can paste it into Stories.
It's really cool.
But what you can also do is add transparent images
or ping files.
Maybe you're doing a software tutorial,
or you can take that from Google Images
and paste that into your Instagram story.
And you can also add text by simply hitting the text icon
and then just adjust it accordingly.
Obviously, you want to turn your phone sideways
and make sure that you're designing it
for a YouTube thumbnail but literally,
once you're done designing the thumbnail,
hit the three dots on the top of your phone
and then save that image to your camera roll.
Go into your camera roll, rotate it correctly
and then upload it to your YouTube video.
But really just a great and free way to get a thumbnail made
and that is by using Instagram Stories.
The next tool is to use your smartphone as a microphone.
Most people have smartphones
and you can use this as a microphone.
And here's a cool thing.
You know, all you have to do
in post when you're editing is simply sync,
and usually most editing softwares allow you
to do that with one click.
But just sync up your audio from your camera
or your other smartphone, and you'll be good to go.
Now, another bonus tip when it comes to this
is that you can run this audio file
in a tool called Adobe Enhancer
and it'll literally make this audio file
sound like it's a professional podcast,
like it literally sounds like I'm using a Shure SM7B
which is like a 400 plus dollar microphone setup.
But you can literally do this
if you're out and about or you need the ability
to move around just use your smartphone.
Just make sure you're getting scratch audio
on whatever camera you're using
so that you can sync it in post.
What a great way to level up your audio in your videos.
Now, if you own a camera and you're a solo creator
download the free software that comes with your camera
to control your camera wirelessly.
Not only will it give you an image
from where you're sitting and you can see yourself
but you can literally start and stop recording as well.
It just unlocks, you know, more potential with your camera
and you don't even have to buy anything
and it just makes using your camera a lot easier
rather than getting up, starting and stopping.
Having this ability to start and stop recording alone
is super convenient, especially if you're a solo creator.
Now, this is an arguable debate
but I think the best free editing software
right now is CapCut.
And this is an app that could be found
on any smartphone device
can also download it if you have a MacBook.
And if you haven't heard or looked into this app
it honestly gives you everything you need
to be able to edit videos, both horizontal and vertical.
And there's so many features within this app
that as you learn it
you can really create some complex and engaging edits.
But if you're just getting started
it's super great for beginners as well.
And I can't say enough good things about CapCut.
It's definitely worth giving a try.
The next one is the Captions app.
What's cool about this app is it uses AI to add both emojis
and gifs when it comes to captioning your videos
which is super great for beginners.
You don't have to think about it
it literally will do it for you.
This is also a free app you should definitely be using
especially if you're doing Reels, TikToks,
and YouTube Shorts.
This next free resource is actually brought to you
by us here at Think Media
and that is our free one hour YouTube masterclass.
You know, a lot of people know you can make money
using YouTube but not a lot of people know
how you can actually go about doing that
beyond Google AdSense.
And if you're considering
starting a YouTube channel this year
or maybe you want to use YouTube
to make more money in your business
or start a part-time income or side hustle,
or maybe use YouTube and go full-time
then I would encourage you to check out
that free one hour YouTube masterclass.
Put a link to it down in the description
or you can just go to thinkmasterclass.com.
Super valuable training, check that out.
And the next tool is going to be more of a recorder
that is either using StreamYard or Loom.
Now if you are somebody who has PowerPoint presentations
or you wanna do reaction style content
you can create great quality content.
What's cool about StreamYard is you can actually
do interviews and you can invite guests on it
and then you can download it
and make any final edits in something like CapCut.
And we personally love using StreamYard a lot
here at Think Media, especially at our Think Media podcast,
'cause we do a lot of virtual interviews
but definitely two great tools to look into.
Next is a solution to a mistake I see so many creators make
and that mistake is sharing your YouTube link
on Instagram Stories or on another platform
meaning you click on a link in Instagram
and it opens up a YouTube page within Instagram
but then that person's not logged in
and then that viewer is not giving you proper analytics.
And then number three you're not giving them any options
to be able to subscribe or like a video
because you have to be logged in, right?
Using something like Linktwin
which is simply a website where you paste your YouTube URL
and you paste it into this website, it gives you a new URL
which you would then use that to share
on your social media platforms
and or in emails and things like that.
And it'll open up your video inside of the YouTube app
which is super powerful and everyone should do this.
Anytime I wanna share a video on my Stories
I just throw it in there
and then use that link to share to my followers.
This next tool is a plugin that will help you
grow your YouTube channel, and that is vidIQ
which is something we've been using for years
and we absolutely love having this plugin
on our Google Chrome.
And it not only gives you keyword, title and description
recommendations when it comes to posting your videos,
it also tracks video performance in real time
like how your tags are being ranked in YouTube Search
or even your competitors' insight inside of their videos.
You can get access to daily video ideas,
which they use AI connected to your channel to produce
which is pretty sweet.
And really one of our most favorite features
is the optimization tools to save you time.
There's so many things that you need to do
when it comes to tags, titles, descriptions.
vidIQ is awesome for that.
The next tool that I would encourage you to check out
is a free app called the Shure Motiv Video App.
And I think the coolest thing about this app,
it's literally a camera app that will recognize
whatever mic is plugged into it,
and you can plug in whatever kind of mic
and just adjust the gain
so that you can actually get really great audio
in your video.
And I wish the iPhone would allowed you to adjust the gain
but it doesn't.
And so checking out this free app will be awesome.
But I hope you got value in this video.
If you did hit that like button.
And if you wanna check out another video from us
here at Think Media, just go ahead
and click or tap the screen
and I can't wait to see you in a future video.
Peace.
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