| | OCTOBER 20218IN FOCUSHow to Make a Professional YouTube IntroBY CEO INSIGHTS TEAMYouTube is indeed one of the most popular platforms for watching exciting video content. However, due to its popularity, the competition to get more viewers is ruthless. If you are a content creator, it is important to do something unique and make an impression. One of the best ways to do that is to make a professional YouTube intro! Luckily, making a professional YouTube intro has never been so easy. With the modern features of online video editor tools such as Promo.com, things have become extremely simple and straightforward. In this article, we are going to guide you on how to create the professional YouTube intro based on your wants. Without further ado, let's dive right into it!8 Steps to Make a YouTube Intro1. Decide Your Theme: Just as the channels on YouTube vary in themes, their intros are also different. To make sure your intro matches the theme of your channel, check out the intros of other creators in the same niche. Thus, take inspiration from their work and come up with something unique that can signify your channel. You must have an image of how you want your brand or channel to be promoted to the viewers. Use that idea to ensure that your intro goes well along with it.2. Record Footage or Take Pictures: If you feel like you need to capture new pictures or record new footage for your intro, do it with a good camera. You don't need to have a professional-level camera for a good video. A phone camera and a well-lit environment might as well do the job. You can also use a tripod for better focus and added stability.3. Start with a New Project in Editing Software or Online Video Editor: Create a new project file in the software of your choice and name it accordingly. Most video editors now offer numerous templates to choose from. Even a free online video editor has a huge variety of options that'll meet your needs. Each template has a unique theme and style. So make sure to choose one that goes along with your channel type. If you cannot find a template that goes well with the channel's idea, you can start with an empty one.4. Add Media: Explore and find the relevant images, videos, illustrations, or graphics for your intro. Add music, transitions, and photo effects to bring life to the video. If you cannot find anything according to your taste, you can download music, images, and videos from websites that offer royalty-free content. Also, make sure to add the channel's logo to stand out from the crowd.5. Add Text: Almost all video editors, from paid professional software to a free online video editor, have a text feature. It allows you to add text in different formats and styles. You can customize the font family, size, colour, and character spacing. Adjust the timing of the text and the location on the video where it should appear. Most creators add their channel names and social media tags. Some also add calls to action such as 'like' or 'subscribe'. If you're making a new channel, you can even add a small description of ADJUST THE TIMING OF THE TEXT AND THE LOCATION ON THE VIDEO WHERE IT SHOULD APPEAR
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