The first 30 people to use my link will get a MagSafe mount FREE with your Flow 2 Pro! https://store.insta360.com/product/flow-2-pro?utm_term=INR6YF1&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=KOL&utm_campaign=KatieSteckly&utm_content=date20250114F2PLaunch This is my ultimate guide to filming yourself for YouTube. Filming solo can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible if you’ve got the right tools, techniques, and knowledge to make it happen! So toady I’m sharing everything I’ve learned after filming myself solo for YouTube over the past 10 years so so. Whether you want to make travel vlogs, lifestyle videos, or just shoot b-roll to use in your video essays or explainer videos - these tips will be helpful for you!
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 Filming videos of yourself, by yourself is hard
00:45 filming by yourself isn’t lonely, it’s freeing ✨
01:16 how to frame shots of yourself
01:33 method #1 guess & check
02:42 method #2 use your Apple Watch as a monitor
03:46 how to film yourself WITH movement
04:31 AI tracking without using a separate app
05:16 track a group with perfect framing!
05:54 the selfie mirror is super helpful
06:43 your b-roll shot checklist ✅
07:27 Establishing shots
08:14 Detail shots
08:49 Human interaction
09:42 vlog clips
01:40 you are capable of making engaging YouTube videos! You’ve got this 🫶🏻
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// ABOUT ME
Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small agency that provides video editing services for YouTubers and podcasters. If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com
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