How to make videos on YouTube
I have been convinced about the importance of online video for quiet some time now. I am not sure exactly why, but I have always found excuses as to why I shouldn’t get directly involved myself – and meanwhile I have been convincing everyone I can to jump on board the “Online Video Bandwagon”. What strikes me is that many people need some form of help and guidance on how and why to make videos for YouTube, so I have decided to record a tutorial series on the topic myself. Below is the video and the transcript for the introduction video. I will hopefully be posting many more lessons soon; (If you find this useful please subscribe to my YouTube Channel) Video Transcript Hello and welcome to this, lesson 1 of what will in fact be many, many...
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