I have started my ASMR channel on YouTube two months ago. I
felt hesitant at first because I didn’t even have a microphone and I have no
idea how to do video editing. All I had was an iPhone 6, a very basic tripod
from Amazon and my MacBook. I looked around my room and saw some snacks on the
table, that’s it! I decided to do a crinkling food package video as my first
ASMR YouTube video. I tidied up my room, set up the tripod, the phone and
closed the window, just to make sure my room was in a complete silence. So then
it began… Until now I have uploaded five
videos on my YouTube channel: TinglyTingling. I do not have a lot of
subscribers and views but it is very satisfying receiving supportive comments,
saying how relaxing the videos make them feel like, some of them would also leave
me some video requests.
For anyone who would love to film an ASMR video, first step
is to get the suitable camera obviously, and preferably 720pHD or above.
Usually a phone with a back camera on it will be more than sufficient, but
remember to get a camera with similar or higher resolution than that of iPhone
5s. Bare in mind the front facing camera is not ideal, as it does not film at
HD. I understand that many of you want to look at yourself while filming and my
little advice is to put a mirror behind your phone, such that you can still see
yourself when using the back camera.
Next step is to get a tripod for your phone or camera, and
set it up horizontally. About the audio part, the microphone of an iPhone is
definitely sufficient, but of course if you are really devoted in making ASMR
videos and you have a budget, the best microphone you can get is the Binaural
Microphone. This excellent microphone allows you to record the most realistic
and stereoscopic sound.
Now that you have set up all the equipment and you can start
filming.
Find and set up at the good lighting area. Natural lighting
is always better, however if waking up early is not ideal for you, then you can
purchase studio lights, or just a LED desk lamp can do if you are filming on a
table. The good thing about morning light is that it brings out a nice warm
colour, but after about 11am, the lighting tends to turn the object greyer. Now
everything is set up and you can start filming your first video!
Before starting your Channel, take some time to think about
what makes you start doing ASMR video. Never forget how modest and simple ASMR
is and see the beauty in every day life. Bring this to every video you make and
remember to stick to who you are. Try
not to get caught up in how many subscribers or views you have compared to
anyone else, just concentrate on your content. Be proud of it and let it be a
reflection of who you are. In life, there will always be someone better than
you but no-one does you better.
