YouTubeBeginner
Faceless YouTube: From Zero to Your First Video
Solo playbook for absolute beginners — one weekend, one video live.
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This solo guide is for you if you're starting alone and want to publish your first video over the weekend.
Prerequisites
- Laptop + internet
- €50 budget (optional for voice API)
- 4–6 hours of time
Step 1: Channel setup
Google account → YouTube Studio → channel name + banner (Canva, AI-generated).
Step 2: First script
Prompt for ChatGPT:
Write an 8-minute script about [topic] for a German faceless YouTube video. Structure: hook, 3 main points, CTA.
Step 3: Audio & visuals
- ElevenLabs: export voiceover
- Pexels/Coverr: B-roll
- CapCut: sync + subtitles
Step 4: Upload
Title with main keyword, description with timestamps, 3 tags.
Checklist
- Thumbnail 1280×720
- End screen linked
- First comments prepared
You now have a system — repeat weekly.