In this video, you will learn about 9 YouTube channel ideas to make money without a camera.
If you don't want to have to get ready and record yourself every time you do a video, there are still plenty of great videos you can do.
Enjoy the video and let me know what you think in the comments below!
Here are some YouTube channel ideas you should consider if you want to stay away from the camera:
1. Gaming channel
A gaming channel would allow you to play your favorite video games and get paid to do it without even being on camera.
Helpful resources:
- An example of a popular gaming channel is TheRadBrad.
- This article has tutorials for how to record gameplay on Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac.
2. Online product or service review channel
These can actually make the most money per 1,000 views because companies love advertising on review and comparison videos since they attract potential customers.
Helpful resources:
- This Buffer vs Hootsuite video is an example of how you can make money from review channels.
3. Compilation channel
A compilation channel has a lot of potential because you can take pieces of videos and combine them in an entertaining, inspiring, or informational way. Just be careful with copyright.
Helpful resources:
- People Are Awesome is an example of a channel that is built on compilations.
- To avoid copyright problems, consider having a page on your website for voluntary video submission like this.
4. Online tutorial channel
Tutorial channels are becoming extremely popular on YouTube because they show people how to do things in a way that is hard to duplicate with just words types on a page.
Helpful resources:
- If you want to do tutorials online for you YouTube channel, here's an example from Lifehacker.
5. Animation channel
Animation allows you to create incredible stories, comedy, and other forms of entertainment without having yourself or actors on screen. If you are artistic, you can get millions of views with these channels.
Helpful resources:
- For an animation channel, check out OneyNG to see an example of someone who's been successful with one.
- You may want to use Photoshop or another more animation-specific tool for creating your characters.
6. Turn presentations into videos
Presentations are used in a lot of places like business meetings, speaking engagements (like TED Talks), and more. You can actually repurpose them into YouTube videos for your channel.
Helpful resources:
- Google Slides is my go-to presentation service if you want to venture into using presentations as videos.
- Here's an example of someone who used a slideshow presentation for a TED Talk and then repurposed it.
7. Music channel without video footage
If you have your own original music (you'll have all kinds of copyright strikes and demonetization if it isn't original), then you might consider posting it on YouTube. Instead of a full music video, use your album cover, picture of the band, or something else as the visual.
Helpful resources:
- The Bart Stoop channel is an example of how you can do original music videos on YouTube without using any actual footage.
8. Photography channel
If you sell photography, you might want to promote it on your YouTube channel and throw some nice music in the background. Compilations of photos tend to work well.
Helpful resources:
- Here's an example of a photography compilation video if you want to promote your stock photography.
9. Podcast promotion channel
You may not have seen someone do this before yet, but some podcasters actually promote their episodes on YouTube on top of Stitcher, iTunes, and the other platforms. Tim Ferriss does this with the Tim Ferriss Show.
Helpful resources:
- Tim Ferriss uses his channel mostly for promoting his latest podcast episodes without any footage as you can see here.
- At Tim.blog, you can see he posts his podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, and Overcast as well.
Tools I use for non-camera video creation:
- EasyVideoSuite is great for recording your screen.
- The Focusrite Scarlett Studio Audio Interface Bundle has been incredible in terms of audio quality at a good price.
- I use the Movavi Video Editor for editing YouTube videos.
Conclusion
You don't have to act like a celebrity to have a successful YouTube channel. All you need is a couple of quality tools and a proven YouTube channel idea like on the ones on this list.
11 replies to "9 YouTube Channel Ideas to Make Money Without a Camera"
Thank you for all the videos I really do learn a lot.
Glad I could help, Devon
I hate getting in front of a camera. These are all great ideas for camera-shy people like me! Now I need to brush up on my video editing skills…
Hello there, I just want to how much do you earn money with blogging..
I’m interest in what you do but does it make sufficient income..
interesting ! thank you for sharing your ideas with us . big like Justin !
Is it really good idea to start a channel without voice to vidoes ?
i’m not sure about compilation,i made one and from different videos and got a copyright strike.
Good, I use visual ppt with background music and always have a feeling that they’re not performing well. However, this article has shown me great things you can do without a voice over.
The pop up ads to like your page are low key annoying
It’s a very good Ideas. But add some more.
It is very nice and helpful.