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YouTube Equipment Starter Guide For Beginners
Sumia Rafique
Feb 19, 2024• Proven solutions
If you want to start creating videos and uploading them onto YouTube, you’ll need to have access to some basic equipment. This guide will go over everything you’ll need to be a YouTuber.
Part 1: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: CAMERA
The best camera for beginners is the one you already have. Most smartphones these days already come equipped with a powerful camera that can record HD videos. If you still want to add a camera to your equipment list as a beginner YouTuber, you should look for a camera with the following eight qualities:
What To Look For In A Camera As A YouTuber
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual auto focus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
Best Cheap Vlogging Cameras
Below are the best cheap vlogging cameras that you can get for under $500. They all record at least 1080p HD video and all but the Sony Alpha a5100 come with optical image stabilization (if you want OIS with the Sony a5100, you’ll have it get it in the lens).
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | 4K | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi 4KAction Camera |  |
February2017 | Action Camera | No | Yes | $169 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixA900 |  |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | Yes | $399 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixB500 |  |
February2016 | SLR-like (bridge) | Tilting | No | $250 (MSRP) |
| PolaroidCube+ |  |
June2015 | Action Camera | No | No | $99 (MSRP) |
| SonyAlphaa5100 |  |
August2014 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $450 (MSRP) |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $100: Polaroid Cube+ Even before GoPro released their GoPro Session, Polaroid was the first to come out with a 1.4-inch, cube-shaped action camera, small enough to mount on a bike or a helmet. This camera has built-in magnets so that you can attach them to metal surfaces. This action camera is water-resistant, shock-proof, and weather-proof. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its wide-angle lens. You can connect this camera with your phone to preview and take your shots. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $200: Yi 4K At $200, you can record 4K videos with the Yi 4K action camera. Like many other action cameras, this camera is small, durable, and shoots through a wide-angle lens. You won’t be able to take this camera underwater though because it isn’t waterproof. You’ll need to buy the right accessories for that. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $300: Nikon B500 The Nikon B500 gives you a non-interchangeable zoom lens so that you have more control over how you compose your shots. This camera records full HD 1080p videos at either 30 or 25 fps. You can only set its ISO as high as 3200, so it’s not going to perform the best in low-light conditions. The tilting LCD screen does not have touchscreen and cannot be fully flipped up or flipped to the side, it only tilts. For a camera in its price range, the Nikon B500 offers a lot of features. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $400: Nikon A900 The Nikon A900 not only comes with a non-interchangeable zoom lens, but it can also record videos in UHD 4K quality. Like the Nikon B500, the A900’s ISO goes only up to 3200, making it a weak performer in poorly lit conditions. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $500: Sony a5100 Among the cameras listed in our top cheap cameras list, the Sony a5100 is the only one you can interchange lenses with. All Sony E-mount lenses are compatible with this camera. This camera can record up to 1080p videos at 60 fps. Out of all of the above top cheap cameras, this one also auto focuses the best. |
Best Entry-Level and Mid-Range Vlogging Cameras
If you have a bigger budget to work with, the following vlogging cameras are great options:
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 |  |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM100 |  |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 |  |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i |  |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D |  |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon M100 is a small and powerful camera that can shoot full HD (1080p) videos up to 60 fps. The touchscreen LCD of this camera flips up so that you can see yourself as you vlog in selfie mode. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also record 120 fps slow-motion videos at 720p. Unlike the M100, which only has a flip up screen, the M50 has a fully articulated screen, so you can use this camera in selfie mode, all while using an on-camera shotgun microphone attached to the camera hot/cold shoe. |
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Best DSLR camera for daily vlogging: Canon EOS T7i The Canon EOS T7i is a great DSLR camera for daily vlogging. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps, it can create HDR and time-lapse movies, and it also has a fully articulated screen. |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 The Canon EOS SL2 delivers a lot of power at a low price. This DSLR camera can capture full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The Canon 80D is an exceptional mid-range DSLR vlogging camera with many features. Coming with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocusing and a dual pixel CMOS AF system, the camera is great at finding the right focus while recording video. |
Part 2: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LENS
A lot of compact cameras already come with the lens as a part of the camera body. When it comes to these kinds of cameras, you won’t have to worry about which lens is right for you since the decision has already been made for you!
When you start looking into bigger cameras, though, you’ll have to think about which lens you want to shoot with.
The Wide-Angle Lens
Every YouTuber should have a wide-angle lens. With this kind of lens, you can fit much more of a scene into your camera frame, including your own face when you’re just an arm’s length away from your camera. This is especially important for YouTubers because most YouTubers have to operate their camera on their own, without the assistance of an additional camera person.
Optical Image Stabilization
You should also look for a lens with optical image stabilization if you’re shooting a lot of your YouTube videos handheld.
For more information on camera lenses, check out my Vlogger’s Guide To Camera Lenses .
Part 3: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: TRIPOD
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Tripod If you plan to film yourself talking in front of the same, unchanging background for an extended period of time, it doesn’t make sense to film yourself handheld the entire time. You’ll just end up tiring your arm out and adding distracting shakiness to your footage. A tripod is a great solution to this problem. You can set up your framing once, press record, and leave your camera in its fixed position while you talk with both hands free. |
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Joby GorillaPod With Ballhead When you film yourself handheld, it’s difficult to keep your arm higher up so that your camera shoots down at an ideal angle. You may also notice that a lot of your arm gets into your shot, which you and other viewers might find distracting. Holding your camera up by a GorillaPod, however, can give you the extension you need to get that higher angle shot more easily, all without so much of your arm getting into your shot. |
Part 4: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: MICROPHONE
Most vlogging cameras come with a built-in microphone that gets the job done. If you want higher quality audio recordings, though, you should check out the following list of top microphones.
| Top Condenser Mics For Music and Singing | Top Condenser Mics For Voiceovers-Podcasts, Interviews | Top On-Camera Shotgun Mics | Top Shotgun Mics | Top Low-Profile Lavalier Mics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica AT2035 Rode NT1-A AKG C214 | Apogee Mic 96K Blue Yeti Rode NT-USB Blue Snowball Audio-Technica AT2020 Rode Procaster | Rode VideoMic Go Shure VP83 Rode VideoMic Pro+ Sennheiser MKE 440 | Rode NTG-3 Audio-Technica AT4053B Sennheiser MKH416 | Rode SmartLav+ Audio-Technica ATR3350iS Sennheiser ME2 |
To read more about each of these microphones, check out our post on The 19 Best YouTube Microphones 2018 – Options for Music, Voiceovers, Vlogging, and more!
Part 5: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES
Using your smartphone’s camera to film your YouTube videos is a great idea since it’s light, portable, and most likely always with you. The following six smartphone accessories can help you make better YouTube videos:
- Arkon Tripod Mount
- FLII Selfie Ring Light
- RODE VideoMic Me
- Aukey Optic 3-in-1 Smartphone Lens Set
- iOgrapher Go for Android and iPhone
- Manfrotto TwistGrip System
Read about each one of these items and more in The 9 Best Smartphone Camera Accessories For Vloggers .
Part 6: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LIGHT
Lighting for home living and lighting for filming is very different. If you try to make use of just the lights you have at home, you may find that your footage is too dark, grainy, and orange-tinted.
The solution to this problem is getting additional video lighting equipment with daytime light bulbs.
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Daytime Light Bulbs Your home is most likely lit with incandescent light bulbs that illuminate orange-tinted light. You can remove those light bulbs and replace them with daytime light bulbs that illuminate more of a white colored light. |
|---|---|
 |
On-Camera LED Light If you need more light just in front of the camera and you need this light to be portable, LED lights that attach to your camera’s hot/cold shoe will do the job. |
 |
LED Ring Light If you need more light just in front of the camera, you don’t have a lot of space, and you don’t need this light to be small and portable, an LED ring light is the best piece of equipment for you. You can position your camera inside the circular space of the ring light. This kind of light also gives your eyes the circular shaped highlight that many people like to see. |
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Softbox Video Light If you need more light and have more space, another piece of lighting equipment good for beginners is a softbox video light. |
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Umbrella Video Light Umbrella video lights are very portable and affordable. The direction of the light from umbrella lights are more difficult to control than the light from softbox video lights. |
If you’re looking for recommendations on which piece of lighting equipment to buy, check out my list of the Top 17 Video Lighting Equipment For YouTubers .
Part 7: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: COMPUTER
After you’ve recorded all your footage, you’ll need a computer to edit your video clips together. You can perform basic video editing tasks and upload your video onto YouTube with any computer less than ten years old.
Laptop computers are popular among YouTubers because their portability allows you to work on your videos from anywhere. This way, you can finish and upload your videos more frequently, which is another important part of being a YouTuber.
The following three laptop computers handle video editing very well:
- MacBook Pro With Touch Bar
- Dell XPS 15
- Microsoft Surface Book 2
Read more about these laptop computers for 4K video editing in The Best Laptops for 4K Video Editing .
Part 8: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
| FREE VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES | PAID VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES |
|---|---|
| OpenShot Video Editor (Windows, Mac, Linux) ShotCut (Windows, Mac, Linux) Hitfilm Express (Windows, Mac) VideoPad Video Editor (Windows) Lightworks (Windows, Mac, Linux) VSDC Video Editor (Windows) Machete Video Editor Lite (Windows) Avidemux (Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD) Read more about each of these softwares in our post about The Best Free Video Editing Software for YouTube . | Filmora Video Editor (Windows, Mac) - $40 one year license, $79.99 perpetual license. Free trial Final Cut Pro (Mac) - $299.99, Free trial Vegas Movie Studio (Windows) - $49.99 |
YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: AUDIO
Music Libraries
Music is an important part of YouTube video creation. Here’s where you can get access to music:
| ROYALTY-FREE MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID SUBSCRIPTION MUSIC LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|
| Audionautix Bensound dig.ccMixter Free Music Archive Free Stock Music Incompetech Josh Woodward Moby Gratis Musopen Purple Planet Music TeknoAXE YouTube Audio Library | Premium Beat Audio Jungle | Audio Network Audio Blocks Epidemic Sound |
Sound Effects
Free Sound Effect Sites
- Filmstock Sound Effects
- Freesound
- PacDV
- Sound Bible
- Sound Gator
- Sounds Crate
- Zapsplat
Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique
Feb 19, 2024• Proven solutions
If you want to start creating videos and uploading them onto YouTube, you’ll need to have access to some basic equipment. This guide will go over everything you’ll need to be a YouTuber.
Part 1: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: CAMERA
The best camera for beginners is the one you already have. Most smartphones these days already come equipped with a powerful camera that can record HD videos. If you still want to add a camera to your equipment list as a beginner YouTuber, you should look for a camera with the following eight qualities:
What To Look For In A Camera As A YouTuber
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual auto focus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
Best Cheap Vlogging Cameras
Below are the best cheap vlogging cameras that you can get for under $500. They all record at least 1080p HD video and all but the Sony Alpha a5100 come with optical image stabilization (if you want OIS with the Sony a5100, you’ll have it get it in the lens).
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | 4K | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi 4KAction Camera | |
February2017 | Action Camera | No | Yes | $169 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixA900 | |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | Yes | $399 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixB500 | |
February2016 | SLR-like (bridge) | Tilting | No | $250 (MSRP) |
| PolaroidCube+ | |
June2015 | Action Camera | No | No | $99 (MSRP) |
| SonyAlphaa5100 | |
August2014 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $450 (MSRP) |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $100: Polaroid Cube+ Even before GoPro released their GoPro Session, Polaroid was the first to come out with a 1.4-inch, cube-shaped action camera, small enough to mount on a bike or a helmet. This camera has built-in magnets so that you can attach them to metal surfaces. This action camera is water-resistant, shock-proof, and weather-proof. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its wide-angle lens. You can connect this camera with your phone to preview and take your shots. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $200: Yi 4K At $200, you can record 4K videos with the Yi 4K action camera. Like many other action cameras, this camera is small, durable, and shoots through a wide-angle lens. You won’t be able to take this camera underwater though because it isn’t waterproof. You’ll need to buy the right accessories for that. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $300: Nikon B500 The Nikon B500 gives you a non-interchangeable zoom lens so that you have more control over how you compose your shots. This camera records full HD 1080p videos at either 30 or 25 fps. You can only set its ISO as high as 3200, so it’s not going to perform the best in low-light conditions. The tilting LCD screen does not have touchscreen and cannot be fully flipped up or flipped to the side, it only tilts. For a camera in its price range, the Nikon B500 offers a lot of features. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $400: Nikon A900 The Nikon A900 not only comes with a non-interchangeable zoom lens, but it can also record videos in UHD 4K quality. Like the Nikon B500, the A900’s ISO goes only up to 3200, making it a weak performer in poorly lit conditions. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $500: Sony a5100 Among the cameras listed in our top cheap cameras list, the Sony a5100 is the only one you can interchange lenses with. All Sony E-mount lenses are compatible with this camera. This camera can record up to 1080p videos at 60 fps. Out of all of the above top cheap cameras, this one also auto focuses the best. |
Best Entry-Level and Mid-Range Vlogging Cameras
If you have a bigger budget to work with, the following vlogging cameras are great options:
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 | |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM100 | |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 | |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i | |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D | |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
|
Best entry-level mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon M100 is a small and powerful camera that can shoot full HD (1080p) videos up to 60 fps. The touchscreen LCD of this camera flips up so that you can see yourself as you vlog in selfie mode. |
|---|---|
|
Best mid-range mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also record 120 fps slow-motion videos at 720p. Unlike the M100, which only has a flip up screen, the M50 has a fully articulated screen, so you can use this camera in selfie mode, all while using an on-camera shotgun microphone attached to the camera hot/cold shoe. |
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Best DSLR camera for daily vlogging: Canon EOS T7i The Canon EOS T7i is a great DSLR camera for daily vlogging. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps, it can create HDR and time-lapse movies, and it also has a fully articulated screen. |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 The Canon EOS SL2 delivers a lot of power at a low price. This DSLR camera can capture full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The Canon 80D is an exceptional mid-range DSLR vlogging camera with many features. Coming with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocusing and a dual pixel CMOS AF system, the camera is great at finding the right focus while recording video. |
Part 2: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LENS
A lot of compact cameras already come with the lens as a part of the camera body. When it comes to these kinds of cameras, you won’t have to worry about which lens is right for you since the decision has already been made for you!
When you start looking into bigger cameras, though, you’ll have to think about which lens you want to shoot with.
The Wide-Angle Lens
Every YouTuber should have a wide-angle lens. With this kind of lens, you can fit much more of a scene into your camera frame, including your own face when you’re just an arm’s length away from your camera. This is especially important for YouTubers because most YouTubers have to operate their camera on their own, without the assistance of an additional camera person.
Optical Image Stabilization
You should also look for a lens with optical image stabilization if you’re shooting a lot of your YouTube videos handheld.
For more information on camera lenses, check out my Vlogger’s Guide To Camera Lenses .
Part 3: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: TRIPOD
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Tripod If you plan to film yourself talking in front of the same, unchanging background for an extended period of time, it doesn’t make sense to film yourself handheld the entire time. You’ll just end up tiring your arm out and adding distracting shakiness to your footage. A tripod is a great solution to this problem. You can set up your framing once, press record, and leave your camera in its fixed position while you talk with both hands free. |
|---|---|
|
Joby GorillaPod With Ballhead When you film yourself handheld, it’s difficult to keep your arm higher up so that your camera shoots down at an ideal angle. You may also notice that a lot of your arm gets into your shot, which you and other viewers might find distracting. Holding your camera up by a GorillaPod, however, can give you the extension you need to get that higher angle shot more easily, all without so much of your arm getting into your shot. |
Part 4: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: MICROPHONE
Most vlogging cameras come with a built-in microphone that gets the job done. If you want higher quality audio recordings, though, you should check out the following list of top microphones.
| Top Condenser Mics For Music and Singing | Top Condenser Mics For Voiceovers-Podcasts, Interviews | Top On-Camera Shotgun Mics | Top Shotgun Mics | Top Low-Profile Lavalier Mics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica AT2035 Rode NT1-A AKG C214 | Apogee Mic 96K Blue Yeti Rode NT-USB Blue Snowball Audio-Technica AT2020 Rode Procaster | Rode VideoMic Go Shure VP83 Rode VideoMic Pro+ Sennheiser MKE 440 | Rode NTG-3 Audio-Technica AT4053B Sennheiser MKH416 | Rode SmartLav+ Audio-Technica ATR3350iS Sennheiser ME2 |
To read more about each of these microphones, check out our post on The 19 Best YouTube Microphones 2018 – Options for Music, Voiceovers, Vlogging, and more!
Part 5: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES
Using your smartphone’s camera to film your YouTube videos is a great idea since it’s light, portable, and most likely always with you. The following six smartphone accessories can help you make better YouTube videos:
- Arkon Tripod Mount
- FLII Selfie Ring Light
- RODE VideoMic Me
- Aukey Optic 3-in-1 Smartphone Lens Set
- iOgrapher Go for Android and iPhone
- Manfrotto TwistGrip System
Read about each one of these items and more in The 9 Best Smartphone Camera Accessories For Vloggers .
Part 6: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LIGHT
Lighting for home living and lighting for filming is very different. If you try to make use of just the lights you have at home, you may find that your footage is too dark, grainy, and orange-tinted.
The solution to this problem is getting additional video lighting equipment with daytime light bulbs.
|
Daytime Light Bulbs Your home is most likely lit with incandescent light bulbs that illuminate orange-tinted light. You can remove those light bulbs and replace them with daytime light bulbs that illuminate more of a white colored light. |
|---|---|
|
On-Camera LED Light If you need more light just in front of the camera and you need this light to be portable, LED lights that attach to your camera’s hot/cold shoe will do the job. |
|
LED Ring Light If you need more light just in front of the camera, you don’t have a lot of space, and you don’t need this light to be small and portable, an LED ring light is the best piece of equipment for you. You can position your camera inside the circular space of the ring light. This kind of light also gives your eyes the circular shaped highlight that many people like to see. |
|
Softbox Video Light If you need more light and have more space, another piece of lighting equipment good for beginners is a softbox video light. |
|
Umbrella Video Light Umbrella video lights are very portable and affordable. The direction of the light from umbrella lights are more difficult to control than the light from softbox video lights. |
If you’re looking for recommendations on which piece of lighting equipment to buy, check out my list of the Top 17 Video Lighting Equipment For YouTubers .
Part 7: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: COMPUTER
After you’ve recorded all your footage, you’ll need a computer to edit your video clips together. You can perform basic video editing tasks and upload your video onto YouTube with any computer less than ten years old.
Laptop computers are popular among YouTubers because their portability allows you to work on your videos from anywhere. This way, you can finish and upload your videos more frequently, which is another important part of being a YouTuber.
The following three laptop computers handle video editing very well:
- MacBook Pro With Touch Bar
- Dell XPS 15
- Microsoft Surface Book 2
Read more about these laptop computers for 4K video editing in The Best Laptops for 4K Video Editing .
Part 8: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
| FREE VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES | PAID VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES |
|---|---|
| OpenShot Video Editor (Windows, Mac, Linux) ShotCut (Windows, Mac, Linux) Hitfilm Express (Windows, Mac) VideoPad Video Editor (Windows) Lightworks (Windows, Mac, Linux) VSDC Video Editor (Windows) Machete Video Editor Lite (Windows) Avidemux (Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD) Read more about each of these softwares in our post about The Best Free Video Editing Software for YouTube . | Filmora Video Editor (Windows, Mac) - $40 one year license, $79.99 perpetual license. Free trial Final Cut Pro (Mac) - $299.99, Free trial Vegas Movie Studio (Windows) - $49.99 |
YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: AUDIO
Music Libraries
Music is an important part of YouTube video creation. Here’s where you can get access to music:
| ROYALTY-FREE MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID SUBSCRIPTION MUSIC LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|
| Audionautix Bensound dig.ccMixter Free Music Archive Free Stock Music Incompetech Josh Woodward Moby Gratis Musopen Purple Planet Music TeknoAXE YouTube Audio Library | Premium Beat Audio Jungle | Audio Network Audio Blocks Epidemic Sound |
Sound Effects
Free Sound Effect Sites
- Filmstock Sound Effects
- Freesound
- PacDV
- Sound Bible
- Sound Gator
- Sounds Crate
- Zapsplat
Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique
Feb 19, 2024• Proven solutions
If you want to start creating videos and uploading them onto YouTube, you’ll need to have access to some basic equipment. This guide will go over everything you’ll need to be a YouTuber.
Part 1: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: CAMERA
The best camera for beginners is the one you already have. Most smartphones these days already come equipped with a powerful camera that can record HD videos. If you still want to add a camera to your equipment list as a beginner YouTuber, you should look for a camera with the following eight qualities:
What To Look For In A Camera As A YouTuber
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual auto focus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
Best Cheap Vlogging Cameras
Below are the best cheap vlogging cameras that you can get for under $500. They all record at least 1080p HD video and all but the Sony Alpha a5100 come with optical image stabilization (if you want OIS with the Sony a5100, you’ll have it get it in the lens).
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | 4K | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi 4KAction Camera | |
February2017 | Action Camera | No | Yes | $169 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixA900 | |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | Yes | $399 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixB500 | |
February2016 | SLR-like (bridge) | Tilting | No | $250 (MSRP) |
| PolaroidCube+ | |
June2015 | Action Camera | No | No | $99 (MSRP) |
| SonyAlphaa5100 | |
August2014 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $450 (MSRP) |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $100: Polaroid Cube+ Even before GoPro released their GoPro Session, Polaroid was the first to come out with a 1.4-inch, cube-shaped action camera, small enough to mount on a bike or a helmet. This camera has built-in magnets so that you can attach them to metal surfaces. This action camera is water-resistant, shock-proof, and weather-proof. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its wide-angle lens. You can connect this camera with your phone to preview and take your shots. |
|---|---|
|
Best cheap vlogging camera under $200: Yi 4K At $200, you can record 4K videos with the Yi 4K action camera. Like many other action cameras, this camera is small, durable, and shoots through a wide-angle lens. You won’t be able to take this camera underwater though because it isn’t waterproof. You’ll need to buy the right accessories for that. |
|
Best cheap vlogging camera under $300: Nikon B500 The Nikon B500 gives you a non-interchangeable zoom lens so that you have more control over how you compose your shots. This camera records full HD 1080p videos at either 30 or 25 fps. You can only set its ISO as high as 3200, so it’s not going to perform the best in low-light conditions. The tilting LCD screen does not have touchscreen and cannot be fully flipped up or flipped to the side, it only tilts. For a camera in its price range, the Nikon B500 offers a lot of features. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $400: Nikon A900 The Nikon A900 not only comes with a non-interchangeable zoom lens, but it can also record videos in UHD 4K quality. Like the Nikon B500, the A900’s ISO goes only up to 3200, making it a weak performer in poorly lit conditions. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $500: Sony a5100 Among the cameras listed in our top cheap cameras list, the Sony a5100 is the only one you can interchange lenses with. All Sony E-mount lenses are compatible with this camera. This camera can record up to 1080p videos at 60 fps. Out of all of the above top cheap cameras, this one also auto focuses the best. |
Best Entry-Level and Mid-Range Vlogging Cameras
If you have a bigger budget to work with, the following vlogging cameras are great options:
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 | |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM100 | |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 | |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i | |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D | |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon M100 is a small and powerful camera that can shoot full HD (1080p) videos up to 60 fps. The touchscreen LCD of this camera flips up so that you can see yourself as you vlog in selfie mode. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also record 120 fps slow-motion videos at 720p. Unlike the M100, which only has a flip up screen, the M50 has a fully articulated screen, so you can use this camera in selfie mode, all while using an on-camera shotgun microphone attached to the camera hot/cold shoe. |
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Best DSLR camera for daily vlogging: Canon EOS T7i The Canon EOS T7i is a great DSLR camera for daily vlogging. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps, it can create HDR and time-lapse movies, and it also has a fully articulated screen. |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 The Canon EOS SL2 delivers a lot of power at a low price. This DSLR camera can capture full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The Canon 80D is an exceptional mid-range DSLR vlogging camera with many features. Coming with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocusing and a dual pixel CMOS AF system, the camera is great at finding the right focus while recording video. |
Part 2: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LENS
A lot of compact cameras already come with the lens as a part of the camera body. When it comes to these kinds of cameras, you won’t have to worry about which lens is right for you since the decision has already been made for you!
When you start looking into bigger cameras, though, you’ll have to think about which lens you want to shoot with.
The Wide-Angle Lens
Every YouTuber should have a wide-angle lens. With this kind of lens, you can fit much more of a scene into your camera frame, including your own face when you’re just an arm’s length away from your camera. This is especially important for YouTubers because most YouTubers have to operate their camera on their own, without the assistance of an additional camera person.
Optical Image Stabilization
You should also look for a lens with optical image stabilization if you’re shooting a lot of your YouTube videos handheld.
For more information on camera lenses, check out my Vlogger’s Guide To Camera Lenses .
Part 3: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: TRIPOD
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Tripod If you plan to film yourself talking in front of the same, unchanging background for an extended period of time, it doesn’t make sense to film yourself handheld the entire time. You’ll just end up tiring your arm out and adding distracting shakiness to your footage. A tripod is a great solution to this problem. You can set up your framing once, press record, and leave your camera in its fixed position while you talk with both hands free. |
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Joby GorillaPod With Ballhead When you film yourself handheld, it’s difficult to keep your arm higher up so that your camera shoots down at an ideal angle. You may also notice that a lot of your arm gets into your shot, which you and other viewers might find distracting. Holding your camera up by a GorillaPod, however, can give you the extension you need to get that higher angle shot more easily, all without so much of your arm getting into your shot. |
Part 4: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: MICROPHONE
Most vlogging cameras come with a built-in microphone that gets the job done. If you want higher quality audio recordings, though, you should check out the following list of top microphones.
| Top Condenser Mics For Music and Singing | Top Condenser Mics For Voiceovers-Podcasts, Interviews | Top On-Camera Shotgun Mics | Top Shotgun Mics | Top Low-Profile Lavalier Mics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica AT2035 Rode NT1-A AKG C214 | Apogee Mic 96K Blue Yeti Rode NT-USB Blue Snowball Audio-Technica AT2020 Rode Procaster | Rode VideoMic Go Shure VP83 Rode VideoMic Pro+ Sennheiser MKE 440 | Rode NTG-3 Audio-Technica AT4053B Sennheiser MKH416 | Rode SmartLav+ Audio-Technica ATR3350iS Sennheiser ME2 |
To read more about each of these microphones, check out our post on The 19 Best YouTube Microphones 2018 – Options for Music, Voiceovers, Vlogging, and more!
Part 5: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES
Using your smartphone’s camera to film your YouTube videos is a great idea since it’s light, portable, and most likely always with you. The following six smartphone accessories can help you make better YouTube videos:
- Arkon Tripod Mount
- FLII Selfie Ring Light
- RODE VideoMic Me
- Aukey Optic 3-in-1 Smartphone Lens Set
- iOgrapher Go for Android and iPhone
- Manfrotto TwistGrip System
Read about each one of these items and more in The 9 Best Smartphone Camera Accessories For Vloggers .
Part 6: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LIGHT
Lighting for home living and lighting for filming is very different. If you try to make use of just the lights you have at home, you may find that your footage is too dark, grainy, and orange-tinted.
The solution to this problem is getting additional video lighting equipment with daytime light bulbs.
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Daytime Light Bulbs Your home is most likely lit with incandescent light bulbs that illuminate orange-tinted light. You can remove those light bulbs and replace them with daytime light bulbs that illuminate more of a white colored light. |
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On-Camera LED Light If you need more light just in front of the camera and you need this light to be portable, LED lights that attach to your camera’s hot/cold shoe will do the job. |
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LED Ring Light If you need more light just in front of the camera, you don’t have a lot of space, and you don’t need this light to be small and portable, an LED ring light is the best piece of equipment for you. You can position your camera inside the circular space of the ring light. This kind of light also gives your eyes the circular shaped highlight that many people like to see. |
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Softbox Video Light If you need more light and have more space, another piece of lighting equipment good for beginners is a softbox video light. |
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Umbrella Video Light Umbrella video lights are very portable and affordable. The direction of the light from umbrella lights are more difficult to control than the light from softbox video lights. |
If you’re looking for recommendations on which piece of lighting equipment to buy, check out my list of the Top 17 Video Lighting Equipment For YouTubers .
Part 7: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: COMPUTER
After you’ve recorded all your footage, you’ll need a computer to edit your video clips together. You can perform basic video editing tasks and upload your video onto YouTube with any computer less than ten years old.
Laptop computers are popular among YouTubers because their portability allows you to work on your videos from anywhere. This way, you can finish and upload your videos more frequently, which is another important part of being a YouTuber.
The following three laptop computers handle video editing very well:
- MacBook Pro With Touch Bar
- Dell XPS 15
- Microsoft Surface Book 2
Read more about these laptop computers for 4K video editing in The Best Laptops for 4K Video Editing .
Part 8: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
| FREE VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES | PAID VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES |
|---|---|
| OpenShot Video Editor (Windows, Mac, Linux) ShotCut (Windows, Mac, Linux) Hitfilm Express (Windows, Mac) VideoPad Video Editor (Windows) Lightworks (Windows, Mac, Linux) VSDC Video Editor (Windows) Machete Video Editor Lite (Windows) Avidemux (Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD) Read more about each of these softwares in our post about The Best Free Video Editing Software for YouTube . | Filmora Video Editor (Windows, Mac) - $40 one year license, $79.99 perpetual license. Free trial Final Cut Pro (Mac) - $299.99, Free trial Vegas Movie Studio (Windows) - $49.99 |
YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: AUDIO
Music Libraries
Music is an important part of YouTube video creation. Here’s where you can get access to music:
| ROYALTY-FREE MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID SUBSCRIPTION MUSIC LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|
| Audionautix Bensound dig.ccMixter Free Music Archive Free Stock Music Incompetech Josh Woodward Moby Gratis Musopen Purple Planet Music TeknoAXE YouTube Audio Library | Premium Beat Audio Jungle | Audio Network Audio Blocks Epidemic Sound |
Sound Effects
Free Sound Effect Sites
- Filmstock Sound Effects
- Freesound
- PacDV
- Sound Bible
- Sound Gator
- Sounds Crate
- Zapsplat
Sumia Rafique
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Sumia Rafique
Feb 19, 2024• Proven solutions
If you want to start creating videos and uploading them onto YouTube, you’ll need to have access to some basic equipment. This guide will go over everything you’ll need to be a YouTuber.
Part 1: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: CAMERA
The best camera for beginners is the one you already have. Most smartphones these days already come equipped with a powerful camera that can record HD videos. If you still want to add a camera to your equipment list as a beginner YouTuber, you should look for a camera with the following eight qualities:
What To Look For In A Camera As A YouTuber
1. Fully articulated screen (flip screen)
2. Good continual auto focus while recording video
3. Good focus priority through face recognition
4. Touch to focus
5. Good low-light performance
6. external mic jack, hot/cold shoe bracket
7. optical image stabilization
8. good battery life
Check out my full list of 10 Things To Look For In A Vlogging Camera to understand the importance of these camera features.
Best Cheap Vlogging Cameras
Below are the best cheap vlogging cameras that you can get for under $500. They all record at least 1080p HD video and all but the Sony Alpha a5100 come with optical image stabilization (if you want OIS with the Sony a5100, you’ll have it get it in the lens).
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | 4K | Price | |
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| Yi 4KAction Camera | |
February2017 | Action Camera | No | Yes | $169 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixA900 | |
February2016 | Compact | Flip Up | Yes | $399 (MSRP) |
| NikonCoolpixB500 | |
February2016 | SLR-like (bridge) | Tilting | No | $250 (MSRP) |
| PolaroidCube+ | |
June2015 | Action Camera | No | No | $99 (MSRP) |
| SonyAlphaa5100 | |
August2014 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $450 (MSRP) |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $100: Polaroid Cube+ Even before GoPro released their GoPro Session, Polaroid was the first to come out with a 1.4-inch, cube-shaped action camera, small enough to mount on a bike or a helmet. This camera has built-in magnets so that you can attach them to metal surfaces. This action camera is water-resistant, shock-proof, and weather-proof. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps with its wide-angle lens. You can connect this camera with your phone to preview and take your shots. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $200: Yi 4K At $200, you can record 4K videos with the Yi 4K action camera. Like many other action cameras, this camera is small, durable, and shoots through a wide-angle lens. You won’t be able to take this camera underwater though because it isn’t waterproof. You’ll need to buy the right accessories for that. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $300: Nikon B500 The Nikon B500 gives you a non-interchangeable zoom lens so that you have more control over how you compose your shots. This camera records full HD 1080p videos at either 30 or 25 fps. You can only set its ISO as high as 3200, so it’s not going to perform the best in low-light conditions. The tilting LCD screen does not have touchscreen and cannot be fully flipped up or flipped to the side, it only tilts. For a camera in its price range, the Nikon B500 offers a lot of features. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $400: Nikon A900 The Nikon A900 not only comes with a non-interchangeable zoom lens, but it can also record videos in UHD 4K quality. Like the Nikon B500, the A900’s ISO goes only up to 3200, making it a weak performer in poorly lit conditions. |
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Best cheap vlogging camera under $500: Sony a5100 Among the cameras listed in our top cheap cameras list, the Sony a5100 is the only one you can interchange lenses with. All Sony E-mount lenses are compatible with this camera. This camera can record up to 1080p videos at 60 fps. Out of all of the above top cheap cameras, this one also auto focuses the best. |
Best Entry-Level and Mid-Range Vlogging Cameras
If you have a bigger budget to work with, the following vlogging cameras are great options:
| Camera | Release Date | Camera Type | Flip Screen | Mic Port | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanonEOSM50 | |
February2018 | Mirrorless | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOSM100 | |
August2017 | Mirrorless | Flip Up | No | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelSL2 | |
June2017 | Compact SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $ |
| CanonEOS RebelT7i | |
February2017 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $- |
| CanonEOS80D | |
February2016 | Mid-size SLR | Fully Articulated | Yes | $$ |
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Best entry-level mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M100 The Canon M100 is a small and powerful camera that can shoot full HD (1080p) videos up to 60 fps. The touchscreen LCD of this camera flips up so that you can see yourself as you vlog in selfie mode. |
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Best mid-range mirrorless camera for vlogging: Canon EOS M50 The Canon EOS M50 can shoot UHD 4K videos at 23.98 fps. You can also record 120 fps slow-motion videos at 720p. Unlike the M100, which only has a flip up screen, the M50 has a fully articulated screen, so you can use this camera in selfie mode, all while using an on-camera shotgun microphone attached to the camera hot/cold shoe. |
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Best DSLR camera for daily vlogging: Canon EOS T7i The Canon EOS T7i is a great DSLR camera for daily vlogging. It can record full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps, it can create HDR and time-lapse movies, and it also has a fully articulated screen. |
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Best entry-level DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS SL2 The Canon EOS SL2 delivers a lot of power at a low price. This DSLR camera can capture full HD 1080p videos at 60 fps. |
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Best mid-range DSLR camera for vlogging: Canon EOS 80D The Canon 80D is an exceptional mid-range DSLR vlogging camera with many features. Coming with a 45-point all cross phase detection autofocusing and a dual pixel CMOS AF system, the camera is great at finding the right focus while recording video. |
Part 2: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LENS
A lot of compact cameras already come with the lens as a part of the camera body. When it comes to these kinds of cameras, you won’t have to worry about which lens is right for you since the decision has already been made for you!
When you start looking into bigger cameras, though, you’ll have to think about which lens you want to shoot with.
The Wide-Angle Lens
Every YouTuber should have a wide-angle lens. With this kind of lens, you can fit much more of a scene into your camera frame, including your own face when you’re just an arm’s length away from your camera. This is especially important for YouTubers because most YouTubers have to operate their camera on their own, without the assistance of an additional camera person.
Optical Image Stabilization
You should also look for a lens with optical image stabilization if you’re shooting a lot of your YouTube videos handheld.
For more information on camera lenses, check out my Vlogger’s Guide To Camera Lenses .
Part 3: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: TRIPOD
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Tripod If you plan to film yourself talking in front of the same, unchanging background for an extended period of time, it doesn’t make sense to film yourself handheld the entire time. You’ll just end up tiring your arm out and adding distracting shakiness to your footage. A tripod is a great solution to this problem. You can set up your framing once, press record, and leave your camera in its fixed position while you talk with both hands free. |
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Joby GorillaPod With Ballhead When you film yourself handheld, it’s difficult to keep your arm higher up so that your camera shoots down at an ideal angle. You may also notice that a lot of your arm gets into your shot, which you and other viewers might find distracting. Holding your camera up by a GorillaPod, however, can give you the extension you need to get that higher angle shot more easily, all without so much of your arm getting into your shot. |
Part 4: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: MICROPHONE
Most vlogging cameras come with a built-in microphone that gets the job done. If you want higher quality audio recordings, though, you should check out the following list of top microphones.
| Top Condenser Mics For Music and Singing | Top Condenser Mics For Voiceovers-Podcasts, Interviews | Top On-Camera Shotgun Mics | Top Shotgun Mics | Top Low-Profile Lavalier Mics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica AT2035 Rode NT1-A AKG C214 | Apogee Mic 96K Blue Yeti Rode NT-USB Blue Snowball Audio-Technica AT2020 Rode Procaster | Rode VideoMic Go Shure VP83 Rode VideoMic Pro+ Sennheiser MKE 440 | Rode NTG-3 Audio-Technica AT4053B Sennheiser MKH416 | Rode SmartLav+ Audio-Technica ATR3350iS Sennheiser ME2 |
To read more about each of these microphones, check out our post on The 19 Best YouTube Microphones 2018 – Options for Music, Voiceovers, Vlogging, and more!
Part 5: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: SMARTPHONE ACCESSORIES
Using your smartphone’s camera to film your YouTube videos is a great idea since it’s light, portable, and most likely always with you. The following six smartphone accessories can help you make better YouTube videos:
- Arkon Tripod Mount
- FLII Selfie Ring Light
- RODE VideoMic Me
- Aukey Optic 3-in-1 Smartphone Lens Set
- iOgrapher Go for Android and iPhone
- Manfrotto TwistGrip System
Read about each one of these items and more in The 9 Best Smartphone Camera Accessories For Vloggers .
Part 6: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: LIGHT
Lighting for home living and lighting for filming is very different. If you try to make use of just the lights you have at home, you may find that your footage is too dark, grainy, and orange-tinted.
The solution to this problem is getting additional video lighting equipment with daytime light bulbs.
|
Daytime Light Bulbs Your home is most likely lit with incandescent light bulbs that illuminate orange-tinted light. You can remove those light bulbs and replace them with daytime light bulbs that illuminate more of a white colored light. |
|---|---|
|
On-Camera LED Light If you need more light just in front of the camera and you need this light to be portable, LED lights that attach to your camera’s hot/cold shoe will do the job. |
|
LED Ring Light If you need more light just in front of the camera, you don’t have a lot of space, and you don’t need this light to be small and portable, an LED ring light is the best piece of equipment for you. You can position your camera inside the circular space of the ring light. This kind of light also gives your eyes the circular shaped highlight that many people like to see. |
|
Softbox Video Light If you need more light and have more space, another piece of lighting equipment good for beginners is a softbox video light. |
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Umbrella Video Light Umbrella video lights are very portable and affordable. The direction of the light from umbrella lights are more difficult to control than the light from softbox video lights. |
If you’re looking for recommendations on which piece of lighting equipment to buy, check out my list of the Top 17 Video Lighting Equipment For YouTubers .
Part 7: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: COMPUTER
After you’ve recorded all your footage, you’ll need a computer to edit your video clips together. You can perform basic video editing tasks and upload your video onto YouTube with any computer less than ten years old.
Laptop computers are popular among YouTubers because their portability allows you to work on your videos from anywhere. This way, you can finish and upload your videos more frequently, which is another important part of being a YouTuber.
The following three laptop computers handle video editing very well:
- MacBook Pro With Touch Bar
- Dell XPS 15
- Microsoft Surface Book 2
Read more about these laptop computers for 4K video editing in The Best Laptops for 4K Video Editing .
Part 8: YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
| FREE VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES | PAID VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARES |
|---|---|
| OpenShot Video Editor (Windows, Mac, Linux) ShotCut (Windows, Mac, Linux) Hitfilm Express (Windows, Mac) VideoPad Video Editor (Windows) Lightworks (Windows, Mac, Linux) VSDC Video Editor (Windows) Machete Video Editor Lite (Windows) Avidemux (Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD) Read more about each of these softwares in our post about The Best Free Video Editing Software for YouTube . | Filmora Video Editor (Windows, Mac) - $40 one year license, $79.99 perpetual license. Free trial Final Cut Pro (Mac) - $299.99, Free trial Vegas Movie Studio (Windows) - $49.99 |
YOUTUBE EQUIPMENT: AUDIO
Music Libraries
Music is an important part of YouTube video creation. Here’s where you can get access to music:
| ROYALTY-FREE MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID MUSIC LIBRARIES | PAID SUBSCRIPTION MUSIC LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|
| Audionautix Bensound dig.ccMixter Free Music Archive Free Stock Music Incompetech Josh Woodward Moby Gratis Musopen Purple Planet Music TeknoAXE YouTube Audio Library | Premium Beat Audio Jungle | Audio Network Audio Blocks Epidemic Sound |
Sound Effects
Free Sound Effect Sites
- Filmstock Sound Effects
- Freesound
- PacDV
- Sound Bible
- Sound Gator
- Sounds Crate
- Zapsplat
Sumia Rafique
Sumia Rafique is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Sumia Rafique
Achieving Precise YouTube Content Extraction
How to Download Part of YouTube Video?
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
YouTube is the second-most viewed social platform, with around 2.3 Billion people active on it every day.
It’s easy to find videos of your choice with a simple search online. You’ve probably come across ways to download a YouTube video, but what if you only want to download a part of the video and not the whole? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be covering here.
Here in this article, you will learn about the most straightforward YouTube video cutter and its uses. The next time you see something interesting, you can straightaway download it!
- Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
- Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora? [Video Tutorial]
Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
Below are 6 software that are available to download part of youtube video, find which one fit you much. Watch a video description first!
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
| 1 - Clideo | 2 - YT Cutter | 3 - VEED.IO |
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| 4 - Hashcut | 5 - VideoCrops | 6 - Kapwing |
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1. Clideo
Clideo is not only easy to use, but it’s safe too. It helps you cut parts of the video in just a few steps, and it’s completely free! Furthermore, it will delete the user information in 24 hours. Clideo also works even if you don’t log in or register.
You just need to follow the simple steps below to download the part of the YouTube video.
Step 1: Copy the YouTube link you want and paste it on the Clideo video cutter. As shown in the figure below, you need to paste it in the space on the homepage. You can also export the file to Google Drive and Dropbox. It is also compatible with Mobile and PC.
Step 2: Once you paste the link, you need to cut the video part using the slider. You then have to set the start and end times accordingly. You can also choose the “Fade in” or “Fade out” option to give your video smooth finishing. Clideo provides several extensions to download, but if you want to post your video on social media, it’s better to use the MP4 option. After finishing, press the “Cut” button.
Step 3: You can preview your video and save it on your device as the final step.
2. YT Cutter
It’s a super-easy video cutter that can download a part of any YouTube video in no time. YT Cutter also allows downloading and trimming the video online. The maximum limit is 1 minute for free account users, but it’s 20 minutes for premium users.
Here are the steps to download part of your YouTube video using YT Cutter.
Step 1: Click on the “start” button after pasting your YouTube URL.
Step 2: You can preview the part of the video you want to download online. After that, add the start and end times in the options bar on the left. Then, you’re good to go! Your video will be ready to download once you hit the “download” button.
3. VEED.IO
Veed.io YouTube video cutter is another flexible and easy tool to use. Paste the YouTube URL on Veed and cut or trim any part of the YouTube video easily.
Check out the simple steps to use Veed below:
Step 1: You will find the option to upload your file, record a video, or paste the YouTube video URL on Veed.
Step 2: Once you have uploaded your video in Veed, you can trim or cut a section by dragging or clicking the video ends.
Step 3: Soon after finishing your work, press the “download” button, and you finish it.
Filmora Video Editor
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4. Hashcut
Hashcut is user-friendly as it does not save up your video. If you like a video on YouTube and want to download a part of the video, Hashcut is your go-to!
Want to know how it works? Read below:
Step 1: You can search for the YouTube video you want to cut and paste the URL on the Hashcut box. Then, click the START RECORDING button to add the start timing, and then click the END RECORDING button to add the ending timing.
Step 2: You can also add stickers and texts as per your choice before saving the part of the YouTube video.
Step 3: Finally, you can compile multiple clips into a single clip and then hit “SAVE HASHCUT” to finish your work.
5. VideoCrops
VideoCrops is another wonderful tool to download a part of the YouTube video you want. It has limited tools as it is free. Be sure to download your video immediately after your work is done.
Here are the simple steps you need to follow to use VideoCrops.
Step 1: Open VideoCrops on your device, paste the YouTube video URL, and click the “Play” button.
Step 2: Select the video interval you want to crop and hit the “Crop selection” button below the video.
Step 3: Click the “Download” button below and enjoy your clip.
6. Kapwing
Kapwing is another cool tool that works on all devices such as Android, Mac, and iOS. It makes your work easy with a few simple trims and cuts.
Know how to get your work done with Kapwing here!
Step 1: If you want a part of any YouTube video, paste the link into the given space and wait for the video to be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: When the video appears, you need to select the slider and drag it to the part of the video you want for a final cut. You can also use the arrow key if you want better trimming. You can also zoom in or out for better results and adjust the video’s speed.
Step 3: When you’re finally done with the cropping and editing, press the “Export Video” button at the top right corner. You can now share and download the shortened video.
Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora?
Filmora is a software editor that is available for both Windows and MacOS. It can give you many editing and recording facilities. Besides, it offers many editing facilities like effects, color match, motion tracking, direct upload to social platforms, and a lot more. You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
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- Open Wondershare Filmora and then click the PC Screen button to enter the screen recording interface.
- In the Wondershare Screen Recorder tool, you can choose to record your full screen or any target window. For example, since we want to record part of the YouTube video, choose target window and then select the browser playing the YouTube video.
You need to choose the file location of where you want your video to be saved, set a record time limit and hit the red record button.
- If you want to save only a part of the YouTube video, you can drag the play header to the section of your choice and trim it or use scissors to slice the part you want in Filmora. You can edit the part by adding headings and effects. And finally, export the video to use.
You can check this part to learn more details about how to use Filmora to record screen .
Final thoughts
That’s about it! These were some of the best tools to download sections of the YouTube videos of your choice. The steps are pretty much the same for all the tools mentioned above. You no longer have to reach out to your friends to do this for you. This article will help you out as we’ve mentioned the step-by-step process for each tool. First, you need to ensure you have a stable internet connection.
Download segments of the YouTube video effortlessly with a few taps on your phone now!
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
YouTube is the second-most viewed social platform, with around 2.3 Billion people active on it every day.
It’s easy to find videos of your choice with a simple search online. You’ve probably come across ways to download a YouTube video, but what if you only want to download a part of the video and not the whole? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be covering here.
Here in this article, you will learn about the most straightforward YouTube video cutter and its uses. The next time you see something interesting, you can straightaway download it!
- Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
- Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora? [Video Tutorial]
Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
Below are 6 software that are available to download part of youtube video, find which one fit you much. Watch a video description first!
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
| 1 - Clideo | 2 - YT Cutter | 3 - VEED.IO |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Hashcut | 5 - VideoCrops | 6 - Kapwing |
Try Filmora to Download and Edit YouTube Video for Free!
Filmora YouTube Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos for all YouTubers. You can use the built-in screen recorder to download YouTube videos and add cool visual effects and popular emojis to re-edit your video. Then you can upload to YouTube directly and gain more views!
Download & Edit YouTube Videos Download & Edit YouTube Videos Download & Edit YouTube Videos Learn More >
1. Clideo
Clideo is not only easy to use, but it’s safe too. It helps you cut parts of the video in just a few steps, and it’s completely free! Furthermore, it will delete the user information in 24 hours. Clideo also works even if you don’t log in or register.
You just need to follow the simple steps below to download the part of the YouTube video.
Step 1: Copy the YouTube link you want and paste it on the Clideo video cutter. As shown in the figure below, you need to paste it in the space on the homepage. You can also export the file to Google Drive and Dropbox. It is also compatible with Mobile and PC.
Step 2: Once you paste the link, you need to cut the video part using the slider. You then have to set the start and end times accordingly. You can also choose the “Fade in” or “Fade out” option to give your video smooth finishing. Clideo provides several extensions to download, but if you want to post your video on social media, it’s better to use the MP4 option. After finishing, press the “Cut” button.
Step 3: You can preview your video and save it on your device as the final step.
2. YT Cutter
It’s a super-easy video cutter that can download a part of any YouTube video in no time. YT Cutter also allows downloading and trimming the video online. The maximum limit is 1 minute for free account users, but it’s 20 minutes for premium users.
Here are the steps to download part of your YouTube video using YT Cutter.
Step 1: Click on the “start” button after pasting your YouTube URL.
Step 2: You can preview the part of the video you want to download online. After that, add the start and end times in the options bar on the left. Then, you’re good to go! Your video will be ready to download once you hit the “download” button.
3. VEED.IO
Veed.io YouTube video cutter is another flexible and easy tool to use. Paste the YouTube URL on Veed and cut or trim any part of the YouTube video easily.
Check out the simple steps to use Veed below:
Step 1: You will find the option to upload your file, record a video, or paste the YouTube video URL on Veed.
Step 2: Once you have uploaded your video in Veed, you can trim or cut a section by dragging or clicking the video ends.
Step 3: Soon after finishing your work, press the “download” button, and you finish it.
Filmora Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Discord video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
Create Video with ChatGPT Create Video with ChatGPT Create Video with ChatGPT Learn More >
4. Hashcut
Hashcut is user-friendly as it does not save up your video. If you like a video on YouTube and want to download a part of the video, Hashcut is your go-to!
Want to know how it works? Read below:
Step 1: You can search for the YouTube video you want to cut and paste the URL on the Hashcut box. Then, click the START RECORDING button to add the start timing, and then click the END RECORDING button to add the ending timing.
Step 2: You can also add stickers and texts as per your choice before saving the part of the YouTube video.
Step 3: Finally, you can compile multiple clips into a single clip and then hit “SAVE HASHCUT” to finish your work.
5. VideoCrops
VideoCrops is another wonderful tool to download a part of the YouTube video you want. It has limited tools as it is free. Be sure to download your video immediately after your work is done.
Here are the simple steps you need to follow to use VideoCrops.
Step 1: Open VideoCrops on your device, paste the YouTube video URL, and click the “Play” button.
Step 2: Select the video interval you want to crop and hit the “Crop selection” button below the video.
Step 3: Click the “Download” button below and enjoy your clip.
6. Kapwing
Kapwing is another cool tool that works on all devices such as Android, Mac, and iOS. It makes your work easy with a few simple trims and cuts.
Know how to get your work done with Kapwing here!
Step 1: If you want a part of any YouTube video, paste the link into the given space and wait for the video to be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: When the video appears, you need to select the slider and drag it to the part of the video you want for a final cut. You can also use the arrow key if you want better trimming. You can also zoom in or out for better results and adjust the video’s speed.
Step 3: When you’re finally done with the cropping and editing, press the “Export Video” button at the top right corner. You can now share and download the shortened video.
Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora?
Filmora is a software editor that is available for both Windows and MacOS. It can give you many editing and recording facilities. Besides, it offers many editing facilities like effects, color match, motion tracking, direct upload to social platforms, and a lot more. You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
Secure Download
Secure Download
- Open Wondershare Filmora and then click the PC Screen button to enter the screen recording interface.
- In the Wondershare Screen Recorder tool, you can choose to record your full screen or any target window. For example, since we want to record part of the YouTube video, choose target window and then select the browser playing the YouTube video.
You need to choose the file location of where you want your video to be saved, set a record time limit and hit the red record button.
- If you want to save only a part of the YouTube video, you can drag the play header to the section of your choice and trim it or use scissors to slice the part you want in Filmora. You can edit the part by adding headings and effects. And finally, export the video to use.
You can check this part to learn more details about how to use Filmora to record screen .
Final thoughts
That’s about it! These were some of the best tools to download sections of the YouTube videos of your choice. The steps are pretty much the same for all the tools mentioned above. You no longer have to reach out to your friends to do this for you. This article will help you out as we’ve mentioned the step-by-step process for each tool. First, you need to ensure you have a stable internet connection.
Download segments of the YouTube video effortlessly with a few taps on your phone now!
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
YouTube is the second-most viewed social platform, with around 2.3 Billion people active on it every day.
It’s easy to find videos of your choice with a simple search online. You’ve probably come across ways to download a YouTube video, but what if you only want to download a part of the video and not the whole? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be covering here.
Here in this article, you will learn about the most straightforward YouTube video cutter and its uses. The next time you see something interesting, you can straightaway download it!
- Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
- Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora? [Video Tutorial]
Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
Below are 6 software that are available to download part of youtube video, find which one fit you much. Watch a video description first!
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
| 1 - Clideo | 2 - YT Cutter | 3 - VEED.IO |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Hashcut | 5 - VideoCrops | 6 - Kapwing |
Try Filmora to Download and Edit YouTube Video for Free!
Filmora YouTube Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos for all YouTubers. You can use the built-in screen recorder to download YouTube videos and add cool visual effects and popular emojis to re-edit your video. Then you can upload to YouTube directly and gain more views!
Download & Edit YouTube Videos Download & Edit YouTube Videos Download & Edit YouTube Videos Learn More >
1. Clideo
Clideo is not only easy to use, but it’s safe too. It helps you cut parts of the video in just a few steps, and it’s completely free! Furthermore, it will delete the user information in 24 hours. Clideo also works even if you don’t log in or register.
You just need to follow the simple steps below to download the part of the YouTube video.
Step 1: Copy the YouTube link you want and paste it on the Clideo video cutter. As shown in the figure below, you need to paste it in the space on the homepage. You can also export the file to Google Drive and Dropbox. It is also compatible with Mobile and PC.
Step 2: Once you paste the link, you need to cut the video part using the slider. You then have to set the start and end times accordingly. You can also choose the “Fade in” or “Fade out” option to give your video smooth finishing. Clideo provides several extensions to download, but if you want to post your video on social media, it’s better to use the MP4 option. After finishing, press the “Cut” button.
Step 3: You can preview your video and save it on your device as the final step.
2. YT Cutter
It’s a super-easy video cutter that can download a part of any YouTube video in no time. YT Cutter also allows downloading and trimming the video online. The maximum limit is 1 minute for free account users, but it’s 20 minutes for premium users.
Here are the steps to download part of your YouTube video using YT Cutter.
Step 1: Click on the “start” button after pasting your YouTube URL.
Step 2: You can preview the part of the video you want to download online. After that, add the start and end times in the options bar on the left. Then, you’re good to go! Your video will be ready to download once you hit the “download” button.
3. VEED.IO
Veed.io YouTube video cutter is another flexible and easy tool to use. Paste the YouTube URL on Veed and cut or trim any part of the YouTube video easily.
Check out the simple steps to use Veed below:
Step 1: You will find the option to upload your file, record a video, or paste the YouTube video URL on Veed.
Step 2: Once you have uploaded your video in Veed, you can trim or cut a section by dragging or clicking the video ends.
Step 3: Soon after finishing your work, press the “download” button, and you finish it.
Filmora Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Discord video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
Create Video with ChatGPT Create Video with ChatGPT Create Video with ChatGPT Learn More >
4. Hashcut
Hashcut is user-friendly as it does not save up your video. If you like a video on YouTube and want to download a part of the video, Hashcut is your go-to!
Want to know how it works? Read below:
Step 1: You can search for the YouTube video you want to cut and paste the URL on the Hashcut box. Then, click the START RECORDING button to add the start timing, and then click the END RECORDING button to add the ending timing.
Step 2: You can also add stickers and texts as per your choice before saving the part of the YouTube video.
Step 3: Finally, you can compile multiple clips into a single clip and then hit “SAVE HASHCUT” to finish your work.
5. VideoCrops
VideoCrops is another wonderful tool to download a part of the YouTube video you want. It has limited tools as it is free. Be sure to download your video immediately after your work is done.
Here are the simple steps you need to follow to use VideoCrops.
Step 1: Open VideoCrops on your device, paste the YouTube video URL, and click the “Play” button.
Step 2: Select the video interval you want to crop and hit the “Crop selection” button below the video.
Step 3: Click the “Download” button below and enjoy your clip.
6. Kapwing
Kapwing is another cool tool that works on all devices such as Android, Mac, and iOS. It makes your work easy with a few simple trims and cuts.
Know how to get your work done with Kapwing here!
Step 1: If you want a part of any YouTube video, paste the link into the given space and wait for the video to be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: When the video appears, you need to select the slider and drag it to the part of the video you want for a final cut. You can also use the arrow key if you want better trimming. You can also zoom in or out for better results and adjust the video’s speed.
Step 3: When you’re finally done with the cropping and editing, press the “Export Video” button at the top right corner. You can now share and download the shortened video.
Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora?
Filmora is a software editor that is available for both Windows and MacOS. It can give you many editing and recording facilities. Besides, it offers many editing facilities like effects, color match, motion tracking, direct upload to social platforms, and a lot more. You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
Secure Download
Secure Download
- Open Wondershare Filmora and then click the PC Screen button to enter the screen recording interface.
- In the Wondershare Screen Recorder tool, you can choose to record your full screen or any target window. For example, since we want to record part of the YouTube video, choose target window and then select the browser playing the YouTube video.
You need to choose the file location of where you want your video to be saved, set a record time limit and hit the red record button.
- If you want to save only a part of the YouTube video, you can drag the play header to the section of your choice and trim it or use scissors to slice the part you want in Filmora. You can edit the part by adding headings and effects. And finally, export the video to use.
You can check this part to learn more details about how to use Filmora to record screen .
Final thoughts
That’s about it! These were some of the best tools to download sections of the YouTube videos of your choice. The steps are pretty much the same for all the tools mentioned above. You no longer have to reach out to your friends to do this for you. This article will help you out as we’ve mentioned the step-by-step process for each tool. First, you need to ensure you have a stable internet connection.
Download segments of the YouTube video effortlessly with a few taps on your phone now!
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
YouTube is the second-most viewed social platform, with around 2.3 Billion people active on it every day.
It’s easy to find videos of your choice with a simple search online. You’ve probably come across ways to download a YouTube video, but what if you only want to download a part of the video and not the whole? Well, that’s exactly what we’ll be covering here.
Here in this article, you will learn about the most straightforward YouTube video cutter and its uses. The next time you see something interesting, you can straightaway download it!
- Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
- Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora? [Video Tutorial]
Part 1: How to Download a Certain Part of a YouTube Video？
Below are 6 software that are available to download part of youtube video, find which one fit you much. Watch a video description first!
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
| 1 - Clideo | 2 - YT Cutter | 3 - VEED.IO |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Hashcut | 5 - VideoCrops | 6 - Kapwing |
Try Filmora to Download and Edit YouTube Video for Free!
Filmora YouTube Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos for all YouTubers. You can use the built-in screen recorder to download YouTube videos and add cool visual effects and popular emojis to re-edit your video. Then you can upload to YouTube directly and gain more views!
Download & Edit YouTube Videos Download & Edit YouTube Videos Download & Edit YouTube Videos Learn More >
1. Clideo
Clideo is not only easy to use, but it’s safe too. It helps you cut parts of the video in just a few steps, and it’s completely free! Furthermore, it will delete the user information in 24 hours. Clideo also works even if you don’t log in or register.
You just need to follow the simple steps below to download the part of the YouTube video.
Step 1: Copy the YouTube link you want and paste it on the Clideo video cutter. As shown in the figure below, you need to paste it in the space on the homepage. You can also export the file to Google Drive and Dropbox. It is also compatible with Mobile and PC.
Step 2: Once you paste the link, you need to cut the video part using the slider. You then have to set the start and end times accordingly. You can also choose the “Fade in” or “Fade out” option to give your video smooth finishing. Clideo provides several extensions to download, but if you want to post your video on social media, it’s better to use the MP4 option. After finishing, press the “Cut” button.
Step 3: You can preview your video and save it on your device as the final step.
2. YT Cutter
It’s a super-easy video cutter that can download a part of any YouTube video in no time. YT Cutter also allows downloading and trimming the video online. The maximum limit is 1 minute for free account users, but it’s 20 minutes for premium users.
Here are the steps to download part of your YouTube video using YT Cutter.
Step 1: Click on the “start” button after pasting your YouTube URL.
Step 2: You can preview the part of the video you want to download online. After that, add the start and end times in the options bar on the left. Then, you’re good to go! Your video will be ready to download once you hit the “download” button.
3. VEED.IO
Veed.io YouTube video cutter is another flexible and easy tool to use. Paste the YouTube URL on Veed and cut or trim any part of the YouTube video easily.
Check out the simple steps to use Veed below:
Step 1: You will find the option to upload your file, record a video, or paste the YouTube video URL on Veed.
Step 2: Once you have uploaded your video in Veed, you can trim or cut a section by dragging or clicking the video ends.
Step 3: Soon after finishing your work, press the “download” button, and you finish it.
Filmora Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Discord video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
Create Video with ChatGPT Create Video with ChatGPT Create Video with ChatGPT Learn More >
4. Hashcut
Hashcut is user-friendly as it does not save up your video. If you like a video on YouTube and want to download a part of the video, Hashcut is your go-to!
Want to know how it works? Read below:
Step 1: You can search for the YouTube video you want to cut and paste the URL on the Hashcut box. Then, click the START RECORDING button to add the start timing, and then click the END RECORDING button to add the ending timing.
Step 2: You can also add stickers and texts as per your choice before saving the part of the YouTube video.
Step 3: Finally, you can compile multiple clips into a single clip and then hit “SAVE HASHCUT” to finish your work.
5. VideoCrops
VideoCrops is another wonderful tool to download a part of the YouTube video you want. It has limited tools as it is free. Be sure to download your video immediately after your work is done.
Here are the simple steps you need to follow to use VideoCrops.
Step 1: Open VideoCrops on your device, paste the YouTube video URL, and click the “Play” button.
Step 2: Select the video interval you want to crop and hit the “Crop selection” button below the video.
Step 3: Click the “Download” button below and enjoy your clip.
6. Kapwing
Kapwing is another cool tool that works on all devices such as Android, Mac, and iOS. It makes your work easy with a few simple trims and cuts.
Know how to get your work done with Kapwing here!
Step 1: If you want a part of any YouTube video, paste the link into the given space and wait for the video to be displayed on the screen.
Step 2: When the video appears, you need to select the slider and drag it to the part of the video you want for a final cut. You can also use the arrow key if you want better trimming. You can also zoom in or out for better results and adjust the video’s speed.
Step 3: When you’re finally done with the cropping and editing, press the “Export Video” button at the top right corner. You can now share and download the shortened video.
Part 2: How to Record YouTube Videos with Filmora?
Filmora is a software editor that is available for both Windows and MacOS. It can give you many editing and recording facilities. Besides, it offers many editing facilities like effects, color match, motion tracking, direct upload to social platforms, and a lot more. You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
You need to follow a few steps to record YouTube videos using Filmora and easily save parts of the video.
Secure Download
Secure Download
- Open Wondershare Filmora and then click the PC Screen button to enter the screen recording interface.
- In the Wondershare Screen Recorder tool, you can choose to record your full screen or any target window. For example, since we want to record part of the YouTube video, choose target window and then select the browser playing the YouTube video.
You need to choose the file location of where you want your video to be saved, set a record time limit and hit the red record button.
- If you want to save only a part of the YouTube video, you can drag the play header to the section of your choice and trim it or use scissors to slice the part you want in Filmora. You can edit the part by adding headings and effects. And finally, export the video to use.
You can check this part to learn more details about how to use Filmora to record screen .
Final thoughts
That’s about it! These were some of the best tools to download sections of the YouTube videos of your choice. The steps are pretty much the same for all the tools mentioned above. You no longer have to reach out to your friends to do this for you. This article will help you out as we’ve mentioned the step-by-step process for each tool. First, you need to ensure you have a stable internet connection.
Download segments of the YouTube video effortlessly with a few taps on your phone now!
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
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