Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-60.241.60.158-20121216013750/@comment-209.140.44.66-20161106191408

Hi there! I'd just like tp say, although the guide is very descriptive, there are some things that are missing that feel are very important and significant to becoming a utaite and/or YouTube singer. I'm a utaite and youtaite myself, so hopefully i may help you all out a little.

1. A YouTube singer, Utaite, and Youtaite are not the same, infact, they are very different. Going back to when I said I was an utaite and youtaite, I've barely started as an utaite and am hoping to grow, so for now I only qualify as a youtaite.

YouTube singer/vocalist: An artist, coverist, or vocalist covering various genres of music. (Some create their own songs)

Utaite: A coverist who covers songs specifically under the genre/style/catergory of anime, Vocaloid, J-pop and etc. An Utaite is a Nico Nico Douga user, NOT a youtube user! (Some create original songs as well. This applies to all categories)

Youtaite: A coverist who covers songs specifically in the anime, Vocaloid, J-pop, etc category. A youtaite is a Youtube user!!! (Some create original songs as said before.)

Things you'll need when becoming either a Youtaite or Utaite:

1. An OC (Original Character)

Basically, an OC is a description of how you want to look and be portrayed in your videos. you can create an image with avatar creators or commisson artists to draw you one, if you can draw your own, even better!

2. A good/Decent mic

This is crucial to becoming any kind of singer online. When you first start out, it's okay to use your phone if the mic is decent but as time goes on it's important to start purchasing better mics so you can improve your content. Having a good mic will help you in the long run so start saving! Currently, I use a Snowball mic and irs only around $60 - $70 on Amazon. The mic is clear and there is little to no background noise, however, I do hope to invest on better mics in the future.

3. A Mixing software

YOU WILL NEED THIS AND I'M 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000...% SURE YOU WILL NO MATTER WHAT KIND OF VOCALIST YOU ARE, YOU'LL NEED THIS!!! You will need to know how to mix your vocals to the instrumental. A good software to start with would be audacity, if you have a Mac or an Apple computer, Garageband would be another good option as well.

4. A good video editing software

I want to say animating software as well, however, not always necessary. When you first start out, you may use your phone, there are decent softwares on phones such as vivavideo, filmora mobile, Imovie mobile, video show, etc. Softwares on the computer eould be Openshot, Windows Moviemaker and Imovie. For high schoolers who have ysed frames before, that would be something cool to try too.

5. Dedication, and a consistent uploading schedule

This is very important, if you are consistent with your content, chances are more people will notice you. Try to create a schedule and stick to it,

6. Collabs

A good way to start is by auditioning for collabs hosted by other people. (I'm holding auditions for Christmas collabs for those who are interested.) This will help you become more "out there" and known to the community, as well as meet mew people who will help you grow.

7. Of course... Have an accountand have fun!

I wish you all best of luck, to enjoy yourselves and have fun!

kindest regards,

Youtaite Jess Me