YouTube is not only about making comedy, travel, and music videos. There are many ways you can be creative and still get lots of viewers and subscribers for your channel. For example, one of the content on the rise on YouTube involves making white noise videos. If you are not up-to-date with YouTube vocabulary, this can sound complicated, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
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What Is a White Noise?
Do you have problems getting sleep? Does your baby keep waking up at night and have trouble falling asleep? These are some of the reasons why white noise YouTube channels are becoming more and more popular.
A YouTube white noise is a random noise signal with the same intensity under different frequencies. It comprises calming sounds often from nature, such as rain, bird chirps, wind blowing, and others. The subtle sounds make you feel relaxed as they mask other noises that interfere with your ability to concentrate or sleep.
What’s even better about making this kind of video is that you won’t need to buy specialized, studio-grade equipment to record. Since the main concentration is audio, all you need is a computer and a good audio recording device to begin making similar content.
Relaxation and Meditation
After getting home from a long day at work or school, many people just want to sit down and relax or meditate, so they can relieve stress. White noise, also referred to as broadband noise, is best for relaxing, lowering ADHD symptoms, improving work performance, and meditation since it is calm and subtle. It uses a mix of stationery-like sounds, which can be intense and high-pitched, like a vacuum, fan, or air conditioner. There are also other types of noises apart from white noise. Here are a few examples:
Brown Noise
Brown noise is a sound that produces a rumbling noise deeper and with more base than white and pink noise. The sound decreases with an increase in frequency at a higher rate than pink noise. It is like a bass form of white noise and is also good at helping the listener focus and relax.
Pink Noise
Pink noise occurs at high frequencies and intensity. It is a common and constant background sound that can block distractive sounds like cars passing near your house, letting you sleep better. Like white noise, it sounds deep and has lower sound waves, making it gentle and soothing.
Other Noises
There are also other noises that are soothing but not as popular as the ones we mentioned. We are only going to discuss a few examples. Blue noise is a slightly higher-pitched and sharper sound than white noise. Its power increases with an increase in frequency and can be compared to the sound produced by a water spray when turned on.
Violet/purple noise is the opposite of brown noise. The sound increases with higher frequencies and accumulates power quicker than blue noise. It is considered one of the highest-pitched noises and can be used to treat “tinnitus.”
Steps to Make a White Noise YouTube Channel
- Starting a white noise channel is similar to starting a YouTube channel. Here is how to start a white noise YouTube channel:
- Create a Gmail account if you don’t have one already, and then sign up on YouTube
- Press the user icon at the top right corner of your screen
- Click the gear-shaped icon to access YouTube settings
- Tap on the “see all my channels or create a new channel” option and choose a suitable name for your white noise channel
Once you have created a YouTube channel, you’ll need to make and upload ambient sounds to your white noise channel. Here is what you’ll need to do:
Creating a White Noise Video
Many urban settlements are too close to each other, such that you can hear your neighbor’s radio or TV. Fortunately, white noises can be handy, as they feature soothing sounds of nature that prevent other noises from depriving you of quality sleep. Here is how to create a YouTube white noise video:
First, you’ll need to find a way to record the white noise sounds for your video. You can decide to carry audio recording equipment and head outside, far away from city noises and disruptions, to capture calming sounds. Alternatively, you can take a simpler approach, using a “white noise generator” to generate soothing white noise sounds.
Uploading a Video to Your YouTube Channel
After coming up with a recording of these soothing noises, the next thing you’ll need to do is to attach it to a background picture or video. This does not have to be anything fancy; you can simply use a black background, YouTube automation tools, or a royalty-free nature video. Add the picture or video to a video editing software, import your audio, and then loop.
- Login to your account and click “create video” at the top right corner of your screen.
- Choose “upload video” in the dropdown menu and drag and tap “select files” to choose the video to upload from the file manager.
- Tap next, add a suitable title, and tap Next again.
- You’ll need to wait for YouTube to check for signs of copyright infringements. Then, choose “public” to make the video available to everyone before selecting “publish” to complete the uploading process.
How to Make Money With a YouTube White Noise Channel?
You will first have to be accepted to the YouTube Partner Program for your videos to get monetized. This won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible if your YouTube channel becomes successful. To be honest, making money off white noise videos is harder than making money through other content types. Since you won’t be able to earn a lot through ads, you’ll need to be creative and share quality material to attract millions of views and subscribers.
Examples of Nature Sound Videos
There are many nature sound videos on YouTube. We won’t be able to list them all, so we just listed a few to give you an idea of what to expect:
Waterfall Sounds
There are several videos that feature waterfall sounds. One of the top-ranked videos has more than 13 million views and is about 2.5 hours long. Creating a video like this is not complicated; all you have to do is loop the sound to play as long as you like and extend the picture or video to run for the same duration.
Rain in the Woods
This is another popular sound video type that contains the sound of rain in the woods. To make something similar, look for an image or video of rain in the woods and record an audio recording of rain. The ambient sound enables the listener to imagine being in a similar environment, which helps them relax and fall asleep easily. The 10-hour video has amassed more than 9 million views.
Rainstorm With Lightning and Thunder
Some people prefer listening to aggressive sounds of nature when meditating, sleeping, or relaxing. This popular white noise video has reached 125 million views and runs for approximately 10 hours.
Conclusion
Making white noise videos is a good way to start your journey as a YouTube creator. Although these videos don’t pay as much as other YouTube content, they are easier to create since they don’t need advanced video recording equipment. Be creative, patient, and consistent, and your videos may gain enough views and subscribers to start earning you money. If you have never made a white noise YouTube channel before, follow our tips for guidance.
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