Your Youtube Intro:
Purpose of Youtube Intro:
1. Consistency- makes your channel look more formal/organized!
By placing them across all of your videos, you can also build a consistent brand voice and tone.
2. Grab the viewers attention!
By placing them across all of your videos, you can also build a consistent brand voice and tone.
2. Grab the viewers attention!
When creating your YouTube intros, consider some of these tips to make them as good as possible.
- The shorter the better. Try and keep them to a maximum of 10 seconds. ...
- Keep it landscape. ...
- Match your brand. ...
- Explain purpose. ...
- Use the right music.
The intros usually include:
1. the name of the YouTube channel being watched
2. brand features (logo, colors)
3. animations or video
4. a snippet of signature music.
YouTube intro videos should include a consistent style so you can easily add them to every one of your videos.
1. the name of the YouTube channel being watched
2. brand features (logo, colors)
3. animations or video
4. a snippet of signature music.
YouTube intro videos should include a consistent style so you can easily add them to every one of your videos.
Getting Started in Canva:
Project: Building an "Intro Video" or "GIF":
Step 1.
Make an account on Canva.com
Step 2.
Choose Presentation Templates
*Hint looks for ones that have the play icon and hover over to see a quick animation*
Make your videos stand out online and grow your channel’s reach. No matter what niche you’re in, our free YouTube thumbnail templates help you give your audience a preview of your awesome content.
Step 3.
Decide on your content!
Keep your video to 6 seconds NO MORE THAN 10. (the video itself might be longer but it can be cropped to 6 seconds for use)
Option A. Your company!
Design the "Opening Video" for your companies youtube channel OR a "Post":
- Behind-the-scenes posts: Give followers a look at your office, your storefront, or your manufacturing process. What cool "secret" information might be engaging to the viewer?
- Quotes and text-based images: Play with text to create visually interesting content with no photos required.
- Instructional posts: Teaching followers how to achieve a goal is about as compelling as it gets.
- Well wishes/Inspirational: Everyone wants to feel compassion and care from a company. Holiday greetings and well wishes during the current times can be captivating to an audience.
- Coupons/Bonus/Deals: Everyone likes to feel like they are getting a good deal! Posting a percentage off, or limited time offer can capture attention from your viewers.
*Recommended Add ons:*
Company Logo OR Animated Company Logo
TIPS:
1. Keep it short!
As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to ensure that your introduction is no longer than 10 seconds. If you can get it shorter than that, all the better. Remember, you don’t need to reveal everything that will happen in your video. All you need to do is give them enough of a reason to keep watching.
2. Make Sure It Matches Your Channel’s Theme
Have a clear specialty that draws viewers and subscribers to them. If you don’t have this, you won’t be able to attract and serve your desired audience.
Consider:
Consider:
- Color schemes
- The emotions you’re trying to evoke
- Your content style
3. Include a Call to Action
Option B. Short Animation
Create a short animation or GIF using the add page option. Create your own content in Gravit/Ai or Photoshop/Photopea to add to the pages!
Step 4.
Customize your video:
![Picture](/uploads/7/1/7/4/71744797/published/screen-shot-2020-12-23-at-12-12-35-pm.png?1608744439)
Choose from options of upload, photos, elements, text, music, and videos to customize your space.
Be careful not to accidentally add premium content!
Be careful not to accidentally add premium content!