The Draw My Life video has been a big trend on YouTube for a long time and it's pretty easy to make, that's why it's getting more and more popular. All you need is a camera or something, something to write on, a pen, and your life. These instructions assume you already have a YouTube account, followers, and camera gear.
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Part 1 of 4: Gathering Information
Step 1. Prepare a sheet of paper or use a computer to store all your information
This document will record all the things that are important in your life. So you'll need a lot of paper if you're using real paper.
Step 2. Call your family
It is very likely that your family knows the details of your life and can describe who you are. Your parents, especially, will remember your childhood more than you do. Take the time you have to have a casual interview with them about how you are now and then.
- They will also remind you of embarrassing things you're trying to forget, but are important in shaping your identity.
- They will also remind you of happy moments that you have forgotten.
- Try interviewing each family member separately so they can be more comfortable sharing feelings and experiences related to your life.
Step 3. Call your friends, both past and present friends
Message friends you haven't seen in a while and ask if they can talk to you for a bit. Explain that you are doing some kind of autobiography and would like to ask for help. Interview each of your friends just as you would your family.
This is also a good way to reconnect with your old friends. Try to keep in touch with them even after the project is over
Step 4. Think about your life and remember the moments that stood out
These will be the moments that have clearly shaped who you are today. Examples include:
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Work.
Work gives us different experiences and the hard work that shapes our identity.
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Connection.
These relationships include romantic relationships and friendships. All relationships teach us about ourselves and help us learn how to relate to others. These are the essential things to include in the video.
- Moving to a new place Moving to a new place can be scary for anyone. This requires us to build new relationships and leave old ones behind. This helps shape our identity.
Step 5. By writing everything down, the things that are important in your life will become clearer
At this point, don't try to remove anything from your list. Write it all down and think about what you want to include later
Part 2 of 4: Planning Videos
Step 1. Think about what you don't want to tell the audience
You decide what your audience shouldn't know. Draw My Life has a tendency to be too intimate, but it all depends on your decision.
- However, keep in mind that your audience may expect personal details in your videos.
- Try to focus more on the 8-10 events or periods in your life that really shaped who you are today. Videos can become too long if you include all the memorable things from your life.
Step 2. Once you've decided what you want to include, sketch a drawing and rough script for your video
While a little less formal and more intimate than other videos, “Draw My Life” videos still have a strong structure. This kind of video is shown in the form of “slides” or impressions. Video creators will draw important events from their lives and narrate them in each show. Things to talk about include:
- Why did you enter the incident Why is this incident important? What changes have occurred to your personality or identity?
- How do you see that happening now Think about how you feel now about the incident. Maybe you will now have a different perspective than when the incident happened.
- “Draw My Life” videos usually start from your birth until now. So, try to follow this structure.
Step 3. Think about whether the video will have a bad impact on other people in your life
For example, don't include the name of anyone who bullied you in the past because it could mess up their lives depending on your audience.
Unless you have obtained permission from the people you wish to share in the video, use a fake name to maintain their anonymity
Step 4. Think about how you would describe memorable parts of your life
How emotional are you in the video? Do you really want to express your feelings towards an audience you don't know about? If you have a loyal following, they will appreciate your honesty. However, remember that not everyone is good when it comes to networking. They can attack your weak side.
- For example, if you were bullied as a child, think about how honest you want to be in responding emotionally to it. People who attack your weak side can inflict old wounds.
- Do you want to focus on good or bad memories? Think of the most honest way to express your feelings.
Step 5. Decide how you will create the video
Many people set the camera in front of the whiteboard, simply by showing the whiteboard. You can also use a drawing application, such as Paint or Photoshop if you prefer.
If you're using a drawing app, you'll also need software to record your screen, the most famous of which is Fraps
Part 3 of 4: Making Videos
Step 1. If you are using a camera and whiteboard to record your pictures, mount your camera facing the whiteboard by displaying the entire board in the camera frame
Try showing only the whiteboard, as whiteboard frames can be distracting.
- A good way to do this is to mount your tripod over a whiteboard, then face the camera down.
- If you don't have a camera or tripod but have a phone that can shoot video, you can still make “Draw My Life” videos. Just set your phone on the table with the camera at the end of your desk. Place your whiteboard under the table caught by the camera.
Step 2. If you are using a screen recording software as well as an application for drawing, open both programs and record your screen
Step 3. Start recording your whiteboard and draw your first scene
Figure out what you want to draw first based on your story sketch. You will probably start with birth or where you were born.
Image according to your ability. Images that people can accept. Your audience will be more interested in hearing your life story. Therefore, they will ignore bad pictures if your narration is good
Step 4. Once you have finished drawing one scene, delete the image and start drawing the next scene
Each scene should represent a particular memorable event in your life. Try to fully picture each event before moving on to the next scene
Use the third rule of composition photography to take pictures in focus. These rules help you draw the viewer's attention to certain parts of the scene
Step 5. Make sure your whiteboard is attractive
Since the entire video is recorded in one unbroken whiteboard tape, you must make your images fun and engaging to prevent your audience from getting bored.
Use multiple colors to add a touch to your videos
Part 4 of 4: Postproduction
Step 1. Upload your video to computer
If you are satisfied with the result of your image, an important editing process that you should do is make sure to speed up your video. “Draw My Life” videos are generally sped up so they don't get boring while drawing. Use editing software like iMovie or others to speed up videos.
You may also want to cut scenes that you don't think fit into the video. If you don't like a scene, just cut it. If you find a scene that is not important, cut it too. Use the video editing capabilities of your previous videos
Step 2. Mute the video and record your voice again
Make sure you do it in a room that won't disturb you. It's easier to voice in a video than talking while drawing. Use the rough script that you have created and try to edit the audio so that it is concise and describes in focus the events you are drawing.
Speak clearly and precisely so that your audience understands
Step 3. Match the audio with the visual
Make sure what you are talking about clearly matches what you show in the picture. This will be the most difficult step in editing.
Step 4. When you are satisfied, upload your video to your YouTube channel
Or you can keep it for personal use and watch it when you grow up.
Ignore all negative comments and don't let them affect you
Tips
- Plan everything you are going to say as if you were writing a script.
- Drawing your life on a whiteboard will be easier than on 20 pages of paper.
- You can add additional details about your image. So, know the right time to tell it.
Warning
- Remember that there are some personal things that a lot of people will see. So, be careful.
- You shouldn't have to draw pictures of people you hate. Remember that thousands of people can see your videos.
- Make sure the camera records your images clearly. Otherwise, your image will be blurry.
