It seems like everything in the world has been done at least once, parodied a thousand more times, and added to that by the obscure Russian singer. Do not be afraid. wikiHow will help you to come up with new ideas that you can use to produce funny videos that will make your friends and the rest of the audience laugh all the time and want to watch them again, and in the process will also make you have a lot of fun. See Step 1 for further instructions.
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Method 1 of 3: Making a Parody
Step 1. Make a little variation of the trending video
Harlem Shake videos are popping up on the internet like mushrooms in the rainy season in a minute, but it's too late for you to start making them now unless you want your video viewers to complain about this trend. Previously there were "What girls usually say" videos. You have to get ahead of them all!
- Follow video creation from scratch. If someone sends you a funny video, try changing some of the important components of the video and creating a new version that is as close to the original as possible. Maybe from here you can create a meme.
- What makes the original video unique? What makes the Harlem Shake video unique is that there is a sudden jump in the scene when the 'beat drop' occurs and the people in the video start performing strange dances. The transition from one-man to many-person appearances in videos like this proves to suit groups such as sports teams or ground units.
Step 2. Replay scenes from recently released movies or classic movies
Famous scenes from new movies are good enough to include in your parody videos. A snippet from the Batman movie, where Batman interrogates the Joker using his trademark voice, circulated all over YouTube for a minute while the film was at its peak and many people complained about Batman's humorous style of speaking in the video. Try to take advantage of the success of a film, and at the same time make fun of the film.
Make changes to the scene you choose to make the video 'yours'. Maybe you can recreate the restaurant scene in the famous Godfather movie as the original and go so far as to memorize what the characters say in Italian, but in the video you're wearing a bathing suit instead of your outfit and stroking the fake mustache you stuck to your face.. Okay, maybe this is a bad idea, but try to make creative changes to a classic movie scene and you'll get a lot of viewers
Step 3. Edit a real recording
Through programs like Windows Movie Maker and iMovie, you can easily edit existing movies and make them your own. If you have a recording taken from a DVD or YouTube, you can change the sound, add subtitles, and create new scenes.
- Add subtitles or dubbing to old recordings. By making Chuck Norris perform heart-wrenching monologues in his old films, you're creating a funny video that will always make people laugh.
- Edit and combine fight scenes from your favorite action movies, or a collection of the best one-liners James Bond said in his films into one hilarious short video to watch.
- Edit and stitch together funny scenes from a horror movie to make it look like a family romantic comedy, or use scenes from an old family movie and make them look like a gruesome murder movie.
Step 4. Record your pet and add some dramatic music
One thing is certain about humans: they love watching animal videos and even more so baby animals. And if you add music from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies to your recording, your video can become a classic YouTube video.
- Put your pet's toys or treats in a place where they won't be seen by the camera and encourage your pet to act silly. You can also record animals interacting with each other or in awkward situations, such as on a trampoline, in a bathtub, or in a box.
- Wait for your pet to fall asleep and then wake it up by recording it. Look how excited your pet is.
- Even better if your pet has a strange voice and face.
Step 5. Record a joke
If you're planning on smearing your friend's pants with Nutella or filling their shower head with Foxy candy, it's a good idea to capture the action on film. Must be funny. But still make sure to ask the person for permission first before uploading any footage that might be embarrassing for him or her.
Method 2 of 3: Making a Journal in Video Format
Step 1. Record a "wholesale" type of video
This type of video belongs to the 'journal' type of video or tells the daily life of the video maker, and usually talks about the goods they buy from the store. It's easy to do and would be fun to share with anyone via YouTube. To make videos that are entertaining but also informative, describe or give a short story about each item you buy.
- The item in question doesn't have to be a recently purchased item. You can tell the things that you collect from the past. Use whatever you like or your latest collection as something to talk about in the video. For new items, you can use:
- Clothing or jewelry
- Books, music cassettes/CDs, or LPs
- Various makeup tools
- Food
- Liquor if allowed, or drinks with cute packaging and unique flavors
- Shoes or hat
- Small toys
- Games played on a computer or board games like Monopoly
Step 2. Make a video tutorial
what are you good at? What's your strength? Maybe you are the maker of the best wedang ronde on the island of Java, or no one else can match your ability to throw a boomerang. Maybe you are someone who is good at double-clutch or hook shots when playing basketball, or someone who is good at rhyming poetry. Can you do worm moves? Teach the audience how to do it.
- Practice saying the steps in your tutorial video a few times and keep an eye on other similar videos to see if you can add anything to your video before uploading it to YouTube.
- Make a computer game guide video. If you're a gamer, record yourself playing a computer game that you can, even proficient at, tell the audience about shortcuts, cheats, and tricks that can make the game easier. You can record sound and enter your comments about your own playing using the CamStudio application.
Step 3. Review a product, food, or work such as a film, song or book
Sometimes videos that contain reviews of a product, moreover certain videos that contain strong opinions from the video maker on the product being reviewed can become popular on YouTube. Choose an item that you know and that catches your eye, and leave a review of that item in front of the camera. If you encounter items like this often, you can create a collection of reviews from them.
- Have you watched the latest Batman movie and have any thoughts on it? What about One Direction's most recent song or album? Or the Harry Potter novels? You can list the advantages and disadvantages of the film and review it without revealing its contents to people who have not seen the film. Watch other video reviews to understand this type of video format, then make your own.
- Do you know much about sushi, chewy candy, or other types of snacks? Record yourself trying the product and give your opinion about it.
- Rate the product in terms of the number of stars, popcorn, or flowers based on a system you create yourself. Make assessment segments that are both interesting and funny.
- You can also record yourself unpacking a new product from its box. If you just got your hands on an iPhone, Xbox, or Chechen gas mask from an online shopping site like Lazada or eBay, record yourself opening the box and allow the viewer to see what's inside up close. Videos like this are very helpful in determining whether the product purchased is as good as it is touted. Through this video, viewers will also be entertained by the reactions you give when you open it and can imagine themselves in your shoes if they can't afford it.
Step 4. Express your feelings in front of the camera
Journal books are ancient. Talking about how you felt and experienced that day in front of a laptop camera and save it on YouTube is an easier, faster, and more personal way than spending a lot of time writing it down in a book. If you are going through an event that makes you emotional, if you are angry with something or someone, or if you are very tired after a long day at school or work, turn on your video camera and start recording.
- Talk about politics. What gets you so excited about the upcoming general election? Who is the candidate whose explanation and vision makes sense to you? Who are the candidates you can trust? What country issues excite you? Say whatever you think about the political situation in your country and record yourself doing it.
- Talk about sports. Make predictions about the next playoffs and record them, or you can share your guesses about the possibility of changing the belt at Wrestlemania's next annual heavyweight event.
- Don't directly upload the video you recorded to YouTube, but leave it on your computer until you can decide whether or not to share the video publicly.
Step 5. Take things out of your small bag
A certain type of video entitled "What's in My Bag" which is also available in backpack, purse, and small bag versions, can sometimes attract a lot of attention and is one that is easy and quick to record. Choose a bag with too many items lying around in it, then take them out one by one in front of the camera. Each item in the bag can remind you of a funny story or experience associated with it, or other things you can tell in a video.
Method 3 of 3: Participating in a Community
Step 1. Look for communities on YouTube
Some communities on YouTube are official communities, but some are not. Regardless of what topic you're passionate about, you're sure to find some community members' videos discussing that topic at the top of your search results on YouTube, as well as similar videos or response videos from other members. If you want an inexhaustible source of inspiration, try to take the time to find out about these communities and start joining them slowly. Some of these popular communities on YouTube usually revolve around the following topics:
- video game
- Talks about sports (usually about matches, sports teams and players)
- Food, drink, movie and music reviews
- magic tricks
- ASMR (short for autonomous sensory meridian response. Usually this type of video is famous for its sound quality which is intended to relax the viewer)
- Challenges to eat something (usually very spicy or disgusting food, but you can also be asked to eat or drink large amounts of something)
Step 2. Subscribe to channels that interest you
Following developments on the channel of a video creator you love is a good way to complete the first step of your plan to join the community he follows. Comment on videos you like and follow what's trending in those videos to create your own.
Step 3. Find out if there are requests to make response requests and challenge videos on YouTube
There are so many communities, especially the owner of a well-known YouTube channel that opens the opportunity for their viewers to upload a reply video that they can link to videos made by the owner of the channel or community. So if someone is talking about the upcoming NCAA games and wants to know your predictions and the reasons why, this might be a good opportunity to make your own video and upload it.
Challenges such as eating a spoonful of ginger powder or drinking a gallon of milk used to be popular. Look for opportunities to participate in conversations like these on YouTube
Step 4. Ask viewers to make a reply video
It may take a long time before your video is seen by many people, which is okay. Whatever the case, if you know a number of people are watching your video, ask them to make a reply video to answer a question you've asked or anything you said in your video. Start a conversation with them by using YouTube as a medium for dialogue.
Tips
- Make sure you have good recording equipment such as an affordable camera that can work well and record clear images. Even if you need to buy additional equipment such as microphones, tripods, etc. Get anything that improves your video quality and start investing with it.
- Use windows Movie Maker to get good video and sound quality.
- Make videos on YouTube because you are interested in what you are recording. Not for any other reason.
- Make different and original videos.
- Find some ideas and write them down.
- Invite your friends to help out.
- Just ignore the bad comments and just appreciate the good and constructive comments.
- Make sure there are no distractions or other noises in the background while recording video because they will be very distracting.
