Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Hey everyone! Sorry for the missed Friday video. My internet wasn't working. Here is the video I intended to post. I hope it helps!

Video Highlights:
-Equipment 1:19
--- Camera 2:26
--- Lighting 3:43
--- Editing Software 5:13
--- Microphone 7:15
-Filming 8:09
--- Intro/Outro 10:09
--- Scripting your Videos 11:23
-Editing 12:17
--- YouTube Music Licensing 14:46
-Thumbnail 15:12
-Upload and Description 17:10
-To CC or not to CC 18:33
-Channel Growth and Engagement 19:14
-Comment Trolls 24:12
- Video Disclaimers 25:03

Channels Mentioned:
Caz - Little Book Owl
------Channel: youtube.com/user/LittleBookOwl
------How To Booktube: youtube.com/watch?v=7ldJE6abc9Y&t=17s
------Booktube 101 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL13588A2A3B6A2BE4
------2019 Read-a-thon List: youtube.com/watch?v=9MxHaXnWYxA&list=PLByhaSZXZkniIn_bVBFDGYTLUaMgzTsPe
Lainey - Gingerreadslainey
------Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCWEbV2Z1guEF0SvWF0Ng2qw
------Tips for New Booktubers: youtube.com/watch?v=9R3jav_IDnI&list=PL13588A2A3B6A2BE4&index=10&t=0s
Amanda - Acourtofbooksandlove
------Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrJCDZcXiHWlyRev59lqPdA
Jenna Clarek
------Channel: youtube.com/user/jennaclarek
------Production Suplies List: kit.com/jennaclarek/jennaclarek-photo-video

Equipment and Software mentioned:
Cameras
---Canon Powershot G7 amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-G7-Digital-Camera/dp/B00NEWYE12/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=Canon+Powershot+G7&qid=1553042456&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=gateway&sr=8-13
---Canon EOS 60D amazon.com/Canon-CMOS-Digital-Camera-Body/dp/B0040JHVCC/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Canon+EOS+60D&qid=1553042531&s=gateway&sr=8-6
---Canon Vixia HF R800 (my R600 has been discontinued but the R800 is still $200) amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-HF-R800-Camcorder-Black/dp/B01N7OAH3I/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Canon+Vixia+HF+R600&qid=1553042588&s=gateway&sr=8-4
---"Free" Camera on laptop (webcam) or phone
Lighting
---Ring Light amazon.com/SAMTIAN-Dimmable-Lighting-Shooting-Portraiture/dp/B07B2DS97Q/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=ring+light&qid=1553042672&s=gateway&sr=8-18
---Ring Light DIY youtube.com/watch?v=eyF6R0oIXqA
---Studio Light amazon.com/Photography-Continuous-MOUNTDOG-Professional-Equipment/dp/B07G3423NQ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=studio+light&qid=1553042806&s=gateway&sr=8-4
---Free: Sunlight or TV or Lights around your house.
Editing Software
---Adobe Premeire Elements amazon.com/Adobe-Premiere-Elements-2019-Online/dp/B07HHTH4L7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3BEF5UMSO97J6&keywords=adobe+premiere+elements+2019&qid=1553042844&s=gateway&sprefix=adobe+pre%2Caps%2C497&sr=8-2
---Final Cut Pro (My bad my dudes. I saw the price for a tutorial manual. Final Cut Pro through Apple is $300. Final Cut Pro through Amazon is $115.) amazon.com/Final-Cut-Pro-X/dp/B07BZLHPGV/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=final+cut+pro&qid=1553042963&s=gateway&sr=8-3
---Free: Mac: iMovie, PC: Windows Movie Maker, Both: YouTube
Microphones
---Clip on amazon.com/PoP-voice-Microphone-Omnidirectional-Smartphones/dp/B075VQ7VG7/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=clip+microphone&qid=1553043176&s=gateway&sr=8-7
---Table Top Condensor amazon.com/Microphone-Condenser-Recording-Streaming-669B/dp/B06XCKGLTP/ref=sr_1_25?crid=33V1WHR0SWKU7&keywords=microphone+condenser&qid=1553043257&s=gateway&sprefix=microphone+con%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-25
---You may not need one!
Thumbnail
---PicMonkey picmonkey.com
---Fotor fotor.com
---Canva canva.com
--- PC: Paint 3D

GoodReads Groups:
goodreads.com/group/show/118368-top-5-wednesday
goodreads.com/group/show/168259-monthly-recommendations

Booktube-a-thon aka The Reading Rush:
youtube.com/channel/UCZhmQgR4l0MMisH-OGO729Q

Biannual Bibliothon:
youtube.com/channel/UCax5iInFtxgYeqG6MKhTPJg

::Collaborators::
Michael michaelgoleniewski.com

Michelle: NoseStuckInABook youtube.com/channel/UC0nGxKHviadbYOUCcLoWTfQ

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