Starting YouTube - Over 40 and Beyond!

I explain my journey from capturing the progress of my various projects using still photography to starting my YouTube channel. I conclude with my thoughts on getting started on YouTube when I was over 40 years old - actually a bit older!

Long before I started my YouTube channel, I recorded the progress of my projects using still images - initially on film by way of physical prints then later digitally. Eventually, I shared my projects via online Forums and then on my personal web site.

When I replaced my first digital camera with a mirrorless camera capable of recording video, I learned how to document my DIY (Do-It-Yourself) and How-To projects on video, it was just a matter of connecting the dots to producing videos suitable for YouTube.

I conclude by sharing my thoughts on getting started for those over 40 years old and beyond!

Let me know what you think and if you would care to watch more videos from me.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - The Beginning
02:01 - 35mm Film
03:50 - First Digital Camera
04:57 - Shared Projects
05:50 - Online Forums
06:50 - Web Site Articles
07:57 - New Digital Camera
09:24 - Intro to Videography
10:13 - Issues using Still Images
13:12 - Advantage of Video
14:53 - Connecting the Dots
16:54 - Channel Theme
17:48 - "I AM the Niche!"
19:12 - Thoughts on Starting
19:48 - Experiment and Practice
22:06 - Private and Unlisted
24:14 - Additional Thoughts
26:38 - Outro

Video gear:
Canon M50 with 22mm lens
K&F Concepts Variable ND filter
A very old (and cheap) backpacking tripod
Boya BY-M1 Lavalier mic
Neewer NL660 BiColor LED Panel

Editing Software: DaVinci Resolve 19 by Blackmagic Design

No animals were harmed in the production of this video