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Making an introduction on YouTube
19 April 2024
YouTube intro: how easy is it to create?
IF you're a content creator, a business or an audiovisual professional, you've learned nothing from us when we tell you that YouTube is an essential pillar for broadcasting. In this article, we'll explain why a video introduction is essential and detail the main steps you need to follow to create one.
4 good reasons to add an intro to your video
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Grab attention
On YouTube, the competition for attention is fierce. A well-crafted intro instantly grabs your audience's attention, giving them a reason to stay and watch your video to the end.
Reinforce your brand image
A video introduction is an opportunity to showcase your brand, your logo and even your signature music, reinforcing brand recognition with your audience.
Create engagement
A well-crafted introduction can build desire and anticipation for what's to come. It encourages viewers to stay engaged and discover what you have to offer.
Enhancing credibility
A polished and professional introduction makes your video seem more serious and credible, which can boost your audience's confidence in your content and expertise.
Main steps to follow
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1. Define the objective of your video
Before you start creating your introduction, clarify the objective of your video. Do you want to inform, entertain, or inspire action? By thinking clearly about the desired objective, it will be easier for you to shape the tone and content of your introduction.
2. Writing the script
To create a YouTube introduction, the next step is to write your script: the aim is for it to be concise and punchy, with a brief presentation of your subject, a captivating hook and possibly a mention of your brand. An introduction should last between 5 and 10 seconds, otherwise you risk losing your audience's attention.
Professional details
It's best to keep your intro clip in line with the rest of your YouTube channel. To make a good YouTube intro, you can, for example :
- Add your logo and respect your graphic charter,
- Add music. Select a track that matches the atmosphere you want to create and reflects your brand's style.
- Include visuals: graphics, animations or video sequences,
- etc.
All these elements are, of course, imagined before the shoot. Are you all set? Go ahead, film yourself! We also advise you, if possible, to test your introduction with a few people from your target audience and get their reactions. Use this feedback to refine and improve your introduction if necessary.
3. Editing your YouTube introduction
Editing is a dreaded operation for many videographers, whether amateur or professional. If some complain about spending hours on it, it's perhaps because they don't have the right solution for editing videos. Here's a reliable and affordable one.
Choosing software to make a YouTube intro
Eolementheis a video creation platform for everyone, including you. It makes editing your video introduction child's play. So how do you go about it? For starters, you don't need to download the software onto your computer: you can use it directly online.
Let's test the solution together to make a successful YouTube introduction. Here we go:
- Connect to EoleEdit. This is Eolementhe's online editing function.
- Start by importing your video introduction.
- Cut the rushes easily and intuitively.
- Change the order of the images
- Add sound,
- Don't forget your logo.
You've finished editing your YouTube intro and it's only taken a few minutes! Now let's get on with the rest.
4. Subtitling the intro
Subtitling your content is vitally important for making an impactful intro on YouTube. So don't skip this phase.
Why subtitle your intro?
First of all, you should know that subtitling your YouTube video intro can considerably boost your search engine ranking. Indexing engines like YouTube and Google are not yet capable of deciphering spoken language. So give them something to write about: subtitle your intro. What's more, many Internet users watch your videos without sound, which is why subtitling is so important.
Automatic subtitling in three clicks
YouTube gives you access to automatic subtitling once your video has been imported. However, the automatic transcription and translation is often of poor quality. It's a shame to have put so much effort into creating a good intro without subtitling it professionally!
Get high-quality automatic subtitles
Go to EoleCC, Eolemente's subtitling function. Thanks to our online software, you can also generate subtitles for your YouTube intro very easily:
- Import your video;
- Choose the original language;
- Correct the text if necessary;
- Embed your closed captions in 5 minutes.
The result is subtitling that's free of errors and spelling mistakes. You can, of course, edit the subtitles yourself, either on your own or with your colleagues. EoleCC also gives you the option of translating your subtitles into several languages. Handy for reaching a foreign audience!
5. Export to YouTube
Once your video has been subtitled on EoleCC, you don't even need to download it. Just upload it directly to YouTube from the platform!
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Creating a YouTube introduction is one of the keys to winning over your audience. To get it right, keep it short and punchy. Then edit and subtitle your content. With the Eolementhe web video studio, you have the solution you've been waiting for. You'll save an incredible amount of time and produce edits worthy of the greatest professionals.