There are a few things you need in order to make a gaming video. You’ll need a computer and your favorite games, of course. But there are other things you can use to make great videos. A computer with an HD screen and a good graphics card will do the trick. And if you have some creative flair, you can also use software like Adobe Photoshop or After Effects to create amazing videos.

If you want to make your videos look and sound better, there are many ways to do this for free or very affordably. For example, you can improve the quality of your footage by using a better camera, editing software, or microphone. If you want to increase the number of subscribers on your channel, it’s important to pay attention to how you take and edit your videos. ..

Screen Record Your Games

If you want to get the clearest picture possible when recording your game, screen recording is a must. This will depend on whether you are using a console or PC, but either way it can be easy or difficult to do. ..

If you are playing your games on a PC, there are a number of free screen recorders out there. A popular one is OBS, which many streamers use for their gaming, but it also has screen recording capabilities. You can read our guide on how to install and use OBS on Windows and Mac.

If you use Windows 10, you can also screen record with the Game Bar. To open this, all you have to do is press the Window key + G.

If you’re using a console, your method of screen recording will vary depending on the type of console it is.

PS4

The PlayStation 4 makes it easy to record videos. Just double-press the Share button and the recording will start. You can change the length of recording by tapping the Share button once, then going to Sharing and Broadcast Settings > Video Clip Settings > Length of Video Clip.

Xbox One

Xbox button: When the menu is open, press the Xbox button. Then select Record From Now. You can record videos up to 10 minutes long, however if you want longer videos you can use an external hardrive to record videos for up to an hour.

Use a Microphone & Camera

In a video game, you’ll want to decide if you want to add commentary. The most popular gameplay videos usually include this, but it’s up to you.

If you want to speak over your gameplay, you may want to consider buying a microphone. You can use your computer’s built-in mic, but you will likely be lacking in audio quality. A good, relatively cheap option are the Blue Snowball microphones.

If you don’t want to buy a microphone just yet, another option is to use the microphone on your smartphone device. Apple iPhones have an app called Voice Memo, which can record any length of audio. For Android users, most devices have an app called Voice Recorder. These apps get the job done pretty well if you don’t have a microphone to use. ..

If you want to record your face while playing the game, your computer camera should work fine unless you’re planning on this being a focus in your videos. If so, investing in a higher quality camera might be the route to go. ..

Download Video Editing Software

Once you have recorded all your gameplay and audio, you will need software to put it all together. There are many free or low-priced video editors out there that you can use. For free options, there is Movie Maker for Windows, or iMovie for Mac users. If you would like something with more features, Davinci Resolve is free and provides users with a high-end editing software.

Import all your video and audio recordings to find the software you want to use. Watch all your captured videos first and decide what you want to keep in and cut out. Also be sure your audio matches up to the gameplay where you want it to. ..

You can add music or text to your game to make it more immersive. Just be sure you don’t overdo it, as this could take away from the gameplay and make viewers click away.

Create a YouTube Video Thumbnail

This is a thumbnail of our video that was created in our YouTube editing software. It’s very eye-catching and easy to see on YouTube.

To make a good thumbnail, include some images related to the game you’re playing or a good reaction shot of your face if you’re including yourself in your videos. Adding text to your thumbnails can also help, and this should be bright and noticeable. ..

The main point of making thumbnail videos is to make them more interesting for viewers to watch. By making the thumbnail colors more vibrant, it can help indicate that the video will be a fun and interesting watch.

Link To Your Channel & Other Videos

When uploading your video, make sure to include links to your channel and other videos so that viewers can easily find them. You can also place clickable links directly in your videos using annotations in YouTube’s video settings.

Just click on the video you’d like to add these annotations to and select Edit Annotations. You should be able to go to any point in your video to add annotations. Most YouTubers, though, like to add these at the end of the video so they aren’t distracting to viewers during the main content.

By linking to your channel and videos, you’re more likely to increase your views and subscriber count overall.