Guide to Creating YouTube Shorts

Aug 24, 2024

YouTube Shorts Guide

Introduction

  • Overview of YouTube Shorts, including monetization, analytics, video size, and creation on mobile and desktop.
  • YouTube Shorts are videos less than one minute, portrait or square format.
  • No specific milestone required to access Shorts feature.

Platform Integration

  • Shorts appear prominently on YouTube mobile app and desktop.
  • Easy access to Shorts through home page and dedicated Shorts area.
  • Desktop features include like, dislike, comment, share, subscribe, and more.

Creating Shorts

  • Mobile Creation
    • Open YouTube app, tap plus icon, select "Create a Short."
    • Choose between 15 or 60-second videos.
    • Use various tools: camera switch, filters, recording speed, timer, green screen, and more.
    • Add music, text, and voiceover.
    • Edit using timeline view to adjust elements like text duration and music.
  • Desktop Upload
    • Shorts can be uploaded like regular YouTube videos.
    • More options available such as title, description, tags, audience settings, and comments handling.

Editing and Enhancements

  • Use built-in YouTube tools or third-party apps (e.g., Filmic Pro, LumaFusion) for advanced editing.
  • Mobile app provides timeline view for editing layers like video, music, and text.

Remixing and Repurposing

  • Remix or repurpose existing videos into Shorts.
  • Use mobile app to edit, add sound, cut segments, or use green screen.
  • Limitations include segment length and editing options.

Analytics

  • Dedicated category for Shorts analytics in YT Studio app and YouTube Studio dashboard.
  • Monitor performance, top Shorts, and viewer sources.

Monetization

  • Shorts monetization differs from regular YouTube videos.
  • YouTube Creator Fund - pool of money for top Shorts creators based on views.
  • Upcoming monetization changes: ad revenue split for channels with over 1,000 subscribers and 10 million Shorts views in 90 days.

Conclusion

  • Shorts are becoming a major focus for YouTube.
  • Links and resources available for creating professional videos using smartphones.

These notes cover the essential information on creating, uploading, and monetizing YouTube Shorts, offering a comprehensive understanding of their integration and management within the YouTube platform.