How to look good on YouTube
  • 1. What is the most important aspect of a YouTube thumbnail?
A) Descriptive text
B) Eye-catching visuals
C) Perfect lighting
D) Brand logo prominence
  • 2. Which lighting setup is generally best for YouTube videos?
A) Backlighting only
B) Three-point lighting
C) Single overhead light
D) Natural light from behind
  • 3. What type of microphone is often preferred for clear audio?
A) Computer speakers
B) Smartphone microphone
C) Lavalier or shotgun mic
D) Built-in webcam microphone
  • 4. Why is it important to look directly at the camera?
A) Shows you are thinking
B) Hides imperfections
C) Ensures even lighting
D) Creates a connection with the viewer
  • 5. What is a good way to improve video editing?
A) Add distracting background music
B) Never cut out mistakes
C) Use transitions and effects sparingly
D) Use as many transitions as possible
  • 6. What is the ideal aspect ratio for YouTube videos?
A) 1:1
B) 4:3
C) 16:9
D) 9:16
  • 7. Why is good posture important on camera?
A) Makes you look taller
B) Conveys confidence and professionalism
C) Helps with breathing
D) Reduces back pain
  • 8. What type of background generally works best?
A) Simple and uncluttered
B) Always changing
C) Completely white
D) Busy and distracting
  • 9. What should you do with your hands while on camera?
A) Use natural and expressive gestures
B) Keep them completely still
C) Hide them out of view
D) Constantly fidget with them
  • 10. How can you improve your on-camera presence?
A) Read directly from a script without practice
B) Avoid eye contact
C) Speak in a monotone voice
D) Practice speaking clearly and confidently
  • 11. What is a good way to end a YouTube video?
A) Advertise another channel immediately
B) Just say 'goodbye'
C) Call to action (subscribe, like, comment)
D) Abruptly stop talking
  • 12. Why is video stabilization important?
A) Makes the video longer
B) Prevents shaky footage
C) Uses less data
D) Adds dramatic effect
  • 13. How can you reduce background noise in your videos?
A) Turn up the volume
B) Add more background music
C) Use a noise reduction filter or record in a quiet space
D) Ignore it
  • 14. What's an advantage of using b-roll footage?
A) Makes editing faster
B) Keeps viewers engaged and visually interested
C) Replaces the need for lighting
D) Reduces video size
  • 15. What does good on-screen text look like?
A) Constantly moving
B) Tiny and hard to read
C) Legible and easy to read
D) Covering the entire screen
  • 16. What should you do with the sound of your AC or fan?
A) Turn up your microphone volume.
B) Eliminate the sound with software or use an alternative recording location.
C) Let it play in the background.
D) Use it as white noise.
  • 17. How long should an intro be?
A) Short and punchy
B) Irrelevant
C) Nonexistent
D) Extremely long
  • 18. What is a good technique to keep viewers watching?
A) Tease upcoming content.
B) Only talk about yourself.
C) Make the video as confusing as possible.
D) Speak as quietly as possible.
  • 19. What camera resolution is generally considered the minimum for good video quality?
A) 480p
B) 720p
C) 360p
D) 1080p
  • 20. Why is wardrobe choice important for on-camera presence?
A) Wear whatever is most comfortable, regardless of appearance
B) Avoid distracting patterns and colors
C) Dress the same way for every video
D) Always wear bright neon colors
  • 21. What is a key benefit of editing out 'ums' and 'ahs'?
A) It uses more CPU
B) Makes you sound more articulate and confident
C) It removes all emotion
D) It gets rid of natural pauses
  • 22. How frequently should you change your set?
A) When you run out of ideas.
B) When it gets stale.
C) Never.
D) Every day.
  • 23. When on camera, should you use notes?
A) Only as needed to keep you on track.
B) Never, notes are for amateurs.
C) Read the notes verbatim.
D) Memorize the entire video, word for word.
  • 24. What is a common mistake when speaking on camera?
A) Using professional jargon
B) Mumbling or speaking too quickly
C) Speaking too loudly
D) Speaking clearly and slowly
  • 25. What is the purpose of color correction?
A) Ensuring consistent colors throughout the video.
B) To make the video faster.
C) To add more distortion.
D) To make the video black and white.
  • 26. Which of these video editing techniques is best to avoid?
A) Adding background music
B) Using text overlays
C) Color grading
D) Overusing jump cuts
  • 27. What should you do with negative comments?
A) Reply angrily to all comments
B) Ignore everything.
C) Address constructive criticism and ignore trolls.
D) Delete all negative comments.
  • 28. Why is good content important for YouTube?
A) Keeps viewers engaged and coming back for more
B) Guarantees virality
C) Increases video length
D) Improves camera quality
  • 29. How can you make your video more engaging in the first few seconds?
A) Don't worry about the beginning, focus on the end.
B) Hook the viewer with an interesting question or statement.
C) Start with a long, boring introduction.
D) Show your intro sequence first.
  • 30. Which social media is a good place to promote your youtube videos?
A) Teams
B) Twitter
C) Slack
D) LinkedIn
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