Weekly Fascination™

How to create a typical YouTube video in 40 steps Ideation Step 1: Find a topic. Step 2: Check the topic's current relevance. Step 3: Figure out a format. Step 4: Check to see if the format has data to support its viral potential. Step 5: Create a working title that combines format and topic. Step 6: Create 1-3 fitting thumbnail sketches. Pre-production Step 7: Create a director's notes document. Step 8: Write your video summary/script framework. Step 9: List your video segments. Step 10: Create a video outline or script. Step 11: Ensure variety in content and visuals. Step 12: Figure out shoot locations for each segment. Step 13: List all needed props and outfits. Step 14: Plan camera angles for wide and close-up shots. Step 15: Plan your B-roll and insert shots Step 16: Plan essential voice lines such as intros, transitions, outro and narrative voiceovers. Step 17: Write down reminders for viewers such as structural, stake, and rule reminders. Production Step 18: Prepare equipment like camera, microphones, and lighting. Step 19: Check all settings, batteries, and filming profile. Step 20: Ensure filming permissions to avoid legal issues. Step 21: Shoot the main content. Step 22: Clap to make audio syncing easier. Step 23: Take director's notes during filming. Step 24: Film B-roll. Step 25: Send director's notes and cues to the editor. Post-production Step 26: Transfer footage from camera to your editing setup. Step 27: Sync your footage and audio. Step 28: Create an outline of story beats. Step 29: Create a rough edit focusing on structure. Step 30: Create an edit with zooms, visuals, and basic music. Step 31: Leave review notes on the edit. Step 32: Polish your music and audio. Step 33: Optimize your edit by cutting non-progressive scenes. Step 34: Make final revisions on the edit. Thumbnail Design Step 35: Create 1-3 thumbnails based on sketches. Step 36: Prepare upload with end screens, timestamps, and description. Upload & Analysis Step 37: Upload your video with an A/B/C thumbnail test if possible. Step 38: Analyze retention data after 48 hours. Step 39: Re-run the thumbnail test after 5 days. Step 40: If underperforming, run thumbnail/title tests every two weeks.