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How to look good on YouTube
Contributed by: Frost
  • 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) Three-point lighting
B) Natural light from behind
C) Single overhead light
D) Backlighting only
  • 3. What type of microphone is often preferred for clear audio?
A) Lavalier or shotgun mic
B) Built-in webcam microphone
C) Smartphone microphone
D) Computer speakers
  • 4. Why is it important to look directly at the camera?
A) Ensures even lighting
B) Creates a connection with the viewer
C) Shows you are thinking
D) Hides imperfections
  • 5. What is a good way to improve video editing?
A) Add distracting background music
B) Use transitions and effects sparingly
C) Use as many transitions as possible
D) Never cut out mistakes
  • 6. What is the ideal aspect ratio for YouTube videos?
A) 9:16
B) 16:9
C) 1:1
D) 4:3
  • 7. Why is good posture important on camera?
A) Makes you look taller
B) Reduces back pain
C) Conveys confidence and professionalism
D) Helps with breathing
  • 8. What type of background generally works best?
A) Busy and distracting
B) Simple and uncluttered
C) Always changing
D) Completely white
  • 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) Speak in a monotone voice
C) Avoid eye contact
D) Practice speaking clearly and confidently
  • 11. What is a good way to end a YouTube video?
A) Advertise another channel immediately
B) Call to action (subscribe, like, comment)
C) Just say 'goodbye'
D) Abruptly stop talking
  • 12. Why is video stabilization important?
A) Uses less data
B) Makes the video longer
C) Prevents shaky footage
D) Adds dramatic effect
  • 13. How can you reduce background noise in your videos?
A) Use a noise reduction filter or record in a quiet space
B) Turn up the volume
C) Ignore it
D) Add more background music
  • 14. What's an advantage of using b-roll footage?
A) Reduces video size
B) Replaces the need for lighting
C) Keeps viewers engaged and visually interested
D) Makes editing faster
  • 15. What does good on-screen text look like?
A) Constantly moving
B) Legible and easy to read
C) Tiny and hard 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) Extremely long
B) Irrelevant
C) Nonexistent
D) Short and punchy
  • 18. What is a good technique to keep viewers watching?
A) Only talk about yourself.
B) Make the video as confusing as possible.
C) Tease upcoming content.
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) Always wear bright neon colors
B) Wear whatever is most comfortable, regardless of appearance
C) Avoid distracting patterns and colors
D) Dress the same way for every video
  • 21. What is a key benefit of editing out 'ums' and 'ahs'?
A) Makes you sound more articulate and confident
B) It gets rid of natural pauses
C) It removes all emotion
D) It uses more CPU
  • 22. How frequently should you change your set?
A) When it gets stale.
B) When you run out of ideas.
C) Never.
D) Every day.
  • 23. When on camera, should you use notes?
A) Read the notes verbatim.
B) Memorize the entire video, word for word.
C) Only as needed to keep you on track.
D) Never, notes are for amateurs.
  • 24. What is a common mistake when speaking on camera?
A) Speaking clearly and slowly
B) Speaking too loudly
C) Using professional jargon
D) Mumbling or speaking too quickly
  • 25. What is the purpose of color correction?
A) Ensuring consistent colors throughout the video.
B) To add more distortion.
C) To make the video faster.
D) To make the video black and white.
  • 26. Which of these video editing techniques is best to avoid?
A) Overusing jump cuts
B) Using text overlays
C) Color grading
D) Adding background music
  • 27. What should you do with negative comments?
A) Address constructive criticism and ignore trolls.
B) Ignore everything.
C) Reply angrily to all comments
D) Delete all negative comments.
  • 28. Why is good content important for YouTube?
A) Improves camera quality
B) Increases video length
C) Keeps viewers engaged and coming back for more
D) Guarantees virality
  • 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) Twitter
B) Slack
C) Teams
D) LinkedIn
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