Recently had my five year surgery anniversary, and wanted to try to give back in some way, so decided to start a YouTube channel. Just posted my very first video… check it out. Would love any constructive criticism…

https://youtu.be/V4H-CUN8CzU?si=CZWj-HfLCEyXHOM5

I think this is a great idea! I have been considering starting an Instagram page myself.

So far I have watched 11 minutes of your video, I'll finish the rest tomorrow. My suggestions are:

1.Play with your light source, it casts a shadow in the center-left (yours) on your face. Just turn your camera on and change the light(s) to see how others will see you.

2. Write yourself a script or an outline, just to help better organize your thoughts, you do say "right" a lot.

3. I think your background is great, but in case you change it, just remember people online will zoom in and scrutinize everything, so make sure nothing you want shared with the general public is in your background.

4. Do not let the music keep coming in and out. Either use it as just the intro and outro or you can additionally use it as a transition for a topic change.

5. You can if you want get into color theory and wear colors that make your skin tone and eyes pop, a ring light with RGB or light filter functions can aid with this too, but that can also be later down the road, when you start getting more traffic.

Otherwise, I think you are off to a great start, you have a nice speaking voice, and a friendly demeanor, and your way of interacting/talking is like having a casual conversation with a friend and that comes across as relatable and friendly.

Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for!

Always look into the lens of the camera to make eye contact with the viewer; it seems you're watching yourself on the camera's LCD screen so from the viewer's POV, it appears you're looking at something over our left shoulder. Once you've set yourself in frame, you don't need to look at that screen at all - it's actually quite distracting.

It's nice to put a face to a poster ! Good luck with U Tube ! My only comment -it's not criticism, but my personal preference is to watch shorter videos. I'm subscribing to your channel to see all the insights you have into the weight loss journey !!! What a great announcement !

Congrats on your surgery anniversary and starting your YouTube channel—that's a huge step! Your video is a great start, sharing your journey can really inspire others. If you're looking to refine your content further, learning how to record clips on a PC can help you easily capture and edit footage, making your videos even more engaging for your audience. This skill lets you create polished, professional-looking content that can better resonate with your viewers.

Edited June 18, 20242 yr by c945105