I’m always looking for new ways to grow my YouTube channel and reach a wider audience. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with YouTube Shorts, which are short-form videos that are up to 15 seconds long.
I recently used Pictory, an AI-powered video editing tool, to create a YouTube Short that got over 5,000 views in just a few days. In this blog post, I’ll share how I used Pictory to create the video and how I promoted it to get so many views.
What is Pictory?
Pictory is an AI-powered video editing tool that can help you create high-quality videos in minutes. It has a variety of features, including:
- A drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to use
- A library of templates and effects
- The ability to add music and text to your videos
I found Pictory to be a very easy-to-use tool. I was able to create a YouTube Short in just a few minutes, and I was very happy with the results.
How I used Pictory to create a YouTube Short
The YouTube Short I created is a funny video about my cat. I used Pictory to add some text and music to the video, and I also used some of the app’s effects.
Here are some of the specific things I did to create the video:
- I used Pictory’s drag-and-drop interface to add my cat’s video to the app.
- I added some text to the video using Pictory’s text overlay feature.
- I added some music to the video using Pictory’s music library.
- I used Pictory’s effects to add some fun and creative elements to the video.
How I promoted the YouTube Short?
Once I created the YouTube Short, I promoted it on social media and on my YouTube channel. I also used YouTube’s Shorts feature to promote the video to a wider audience.
Here are some of the specific things I did to promote the video:
- I shared the video on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
- I embedded the video in a blog post that I wrote.
- I promoted the video to my other YouTube channel subscribers.
- I used YouTube’s Shorts feature to promote the video to a wider audience.
Results!!
The YouTube Short I created got over 5,000 views in just a few days. I was very happy with the results, and I’m definitely going to be using Pictory to create more YouTube Shorts in the future.
Tips for using Pictory for YouTube Shorts
If you’re thinking about using Pictory to create YouTube Shorts, here are a few tips:
- Use high-quality footage. The better your footage, the better your video will look.
- Keep your videos short and to the point. People have short attention spans, so make sure your videos are no more than 15 seconds long.
- Use eye-catching effects. Pictory has a variety of effects that you can use to make your videos more engaging.
- Add music and text. Music and text can help to make your videos more fun and informative.
- Promote your videos on social media. Share your videos on your social media channels and with your friends and family.
In Conclusion
I would also like to add that I used Pictory’s free plan to create the YouTube Short. Pictory has a paid plan that offers more features, but I found that the free plan was perfect for my needs.
I would also recommend using Pictory’s templates to get started. Pictory has a variety of templates that you can use to create different types of videos.
