Create Your First Vlog
Your complete guide to starting a vlog. From your first awkward video to building a loyal audience — everything Tibetan creators need to know.
The Truth About Starting
- •🎯 Your first 10 videos WILL be bad — and that's perfect. Everyone starts awkward
- •📈 Consistency beats perfection. One video per week > one 'perfect' video per month
- •🗣️ Your unique perspective IS the value. No one else can tell YOUR story
- •👥 You only need 1,000 true fans to build a career — focus on depth, not breadth
- •⏰ It takes 50-100 videos before most creators find their voice. Keep going!
💭 Find Your Why
Ask Yourself These Questions
The Sweet Spot
The Minimum Viable Setup
- •📱 Your phone (2018 or newer) — you already have the best beginner camera
- •💡 A window — natural light is free and looks professional
- •🎤 Quiet room — audio matters more than video quality
- •📐 Something to prop your phone — books, boxes, anything stable
- •✅ That's literally it. Start with what you have.
🛒 Upgrade Path (When Ready)
First Upgrade: Audio ($20-50)
Second Upgrade: Stability ($25-80)
Third Upgrade: Lighting ($30-100)
Eventually: Dedicated Camera ($400+)
The 3-Part Vlog Formula
- •🎣 HOOK (0-10 sec): Start with energy! Tease the best part, ask a question, or drop right into action
- •📖 CONTENT (Middle): Deliver on your promise. Include 2-3 main points or moments
- •🎬 OUTRO (Last 30 sec): Summarize, ask for engagement, tease next video
⚡ Energy & Delivery Tips
The 20% Rule
Talk TO Someone
Cut the Ums
Move & Gesture
📍 Location Variety
Mix Up Your Backgrounds
B-Roll is Your Secret Weapon
Proven Vlog Formats
- •🌅 Day in My Life — Show your routine, from morning to night. People love seeing real life
- •🍳 What I Eat in a Day — Document your meals. Food content always performs well
- •🧳 Travel Vlog — Take viewers on a journey. Great for festivals, pilgrimages, hometown visits
- •💰 Spend-a-Day Challenge — ₹500/day, ₹1000/day challenges are super engaging
- •📦 Room/House Tour — Where you live tells your story. Easy to film, high engagement
🎯 Tibetan-Specific Ideas
Cultural Content
Life Experience Content
Educational Content
Free Editing Apps
- •📱 CapCut (Best for beginners — free, powerful, easy templates)
- •📱 VN Video Editor (No watermark, more control)
- •💻 DaVinci Resolve (Free, professional-grade for desktop)
- •💻 iMovie (Free on Mac, simple and clean)
✂️ Editing Workflow
Step 1: Rough Cut
Step 2: Pacing
Step 3: B-Roll & Graphics
Step 4: Music & Sound
Step 5: Polish
🎵 Free Music Sources
Copyright-Free Music
YouTube Algorithm Basics
- •🕐 Watch Time is KING — longer watch = more recommendations. Make content people finish
- •🖼️ Thumbnail + Title = 80% of clicks. Spend time on these!
- •📅 Consistency signals reliability. Upload same day/time each week
- •💬 Early engagement matters. Reply to EVERY comment in first hour
- •🎯 Niche down before going broad. Own your small corner first
📈 The Growth Playbook
First 100 Subscribers
100-1,000 Subscribers
1,000-10,000 Subscribers
Thumbnail Secrets
Common Beginner Errors
- •❌ Waiting for 'perfect' equipment — start with your phone NOW
- •❌ Long intros — get to the point in 10 seconds
- •❌ Copying exactly what big creators do — they have editors and budgets
- •❌ Ignoring audio — bad audio kills videos faster than bad video
- •❌ Not asking for engagement — tell viewers to like/subscribe/comment
- •❌ Giving up at 50 subscribers — growth is exponential, not linear