- So you want to start a YouTube channel,
but you don't want to show your face on screen.
Luckily, there are tons of ways
to create engaging video content
without even using a camera.
So without any further ado,
let's get into the 12 best YouTube channel ideas
without showing your face.
First up is educational videos.
YouTube is a learning platform
where millions of people come
to answer questions, or solve problems.
So maybe you could use an existing passion
for a certain subject to make interesting videos.
Now, admittedly, this is a pretty broad niche,
so let's narrow it down into some specific examples.
Simple History is a channel with over 3 million subscribers,
creating animated videos about historic events.
They use voiceover to tell the story,
but nobody ever appears on screen.
You also have channels like In a Nutshell
that uses the same animation method
to make videos about science.
If you're not an animator, you could try using stock footage
to create these kinds of videos.
Or maybe you could consider making videos
about science experiments
where you solely film the process, and not yourself.
And of course, there are so many other subjects
you could do videos on, like geography and maths.
And by the way,
I'm gonna leave a link to all of the channels mentioned
in this video down in the description below.
Next up is food videos, and who doesn't love food?
Recipe videos are massively popular on YouTube,
and there are tons of very successful channels
using a simple top-down camera setup,
focusing solely on the cooking process,
and maybe having some hands in the frame.
And don't feel like they have to be
super complicated recipes either.
Very simple tutorials with limited ingredients
are extremely popular.
You can use text on screen to explain each step,
or to make things even clearer,
you could add a voiceover.
And this sort of content
is very easy to repurpose onto other platforms,
like Facebook or Instagram,
and that can help grow your audience even further.
There are some other variations on the food niche.
You could consider making top 10 recipes about exotic foods,
or most disgusting foods, or maybe luxury foods,
like top 10 most expensive dishes to eat.
And you can create this style of video
by using stock footage and pictures that you find online.
Of course, gaming was always going to make it
onto a list of the best faceless niches.
This genre is huge, but it's also extremely competitive.
All you need to start making gaming videos
is a decent screen recorder and a microphone.
And of course, something to play the games on.
But the main issue with gaming content
is that it's very difficult to stand out
from the ever-growing crowd.
So instead of making quite straightforward videos
just playing through a game,
try to offer your audience some more value.
You could try making specific how-to videos
on how to beat certain levels or bosses,
or maybe how to uncover certain features within a game.
This can help to make your videos easier to find via search,
which is a great way to start growing your audience.
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and leave a comment down below
about which niche you're thinking about getting into.
Okay, next up is quizzes and brain teasers.
This style of video is very shareable,
and it can appeal to a broad range of ages.
Take a look at a channel called BRIGHT SIDE,
who upload animated riddles and brain teaser videos
to over 40 million subscribers.
And it's very easy to source new content ideas
by finding new riddles and quizzes online.
Another bonus is that this style of content is evergreen,
meaning that you can be getting views on these videos
months and months, or even years into the future.
Next up is tech.
Before buying a new phone or gadget,
people love to watch detailed reviews,
and unboxing videos on YouTube.
Much like the food niche,
people aren't that interested in what you look like.
They just want to see the product
that you're unboxing or reviewing.
And channels like Android Authority
use this exact method very successfully.
And unboxing videos go way beyond the tech niche.
There are some massive channels that focus on
unboxing children's toys and collectibles,
and you could gain millions of subscribers
by doing this well.
Within the tech niche,
you could also make tutorial videos
about how to use software on Mac or PC.
Once again, all you need is a decent screen recorder,
and a microphone.
And by the way,
if you are looking for a really good free screen recorder,
I've left another link down in the video description.
Next up is ASMR,
which is a genre that is often misunderstood.
Millions of people come to YouTube to find content
to help them relax or sleep.
Lots of ASMR content involves personalities
appearing on screen,
but there's also a massive audience
looking for faceless content too.
Channels like ASMR Bakery
create relaxing videos using only objects,
growing their audience to over 1 million subscribers.
However, you will need a very powerful microphone,
and a decent camera setup to get into this niche.
So if you're just starting, and you're on a budget,
this might not be the best option.
Staying within the theme of relaxing content,
you could try and create long relaxation montages
using stock footage, or if you have your own drone,
you could use it to capture some amazing nature shots.
Channels like Nature Relaxation Films
have built a huge audience using this exact method,
staying along this train of thought,
let's move on to travel.
And this is a niche that is mainly dominated by vloggers,
but that's not the only way
to create engaging travel content.
Remember that people come to YouTube for information,
and a really good travel video about a certain destination
can be even better than a guidebook.
You could make top 10 lists of things to do
when you visit a certain country,
or focus down on one city or region.
And you could do this by using footage
that you filmed yourself from a trip you've taken.
Or once again, you could try using stock footage.
You could also make fully original travel videos
without ever showing your face.
Urban exploration could be considered a part
of the travel niche.
And all you need to do is strap a GoPro,
or an action camera to your head,
and focus in on these amazing locations
without ever showing your face.
And there's also channels like 4K Urban Life
that create long POV videos,
exploring cities and cool locations in real time.
At number eight is music.
And why not try using an existing talent
to start your YouTube channel?
You could make how-to videos
about how to play certain songs or sounds on an instrument.
And in these videos,
the camera is usually focused on the instrument itself,
as this adds the most value to the audience.
Try to think of some unusual covers,
or trending songs to help reach a bigger audience.
Drama channels can attract a lot of eye balls,
but they're not without controversy.
If you're willing to put yourself out there
by dissecting topics around celebrity and YouTubers,
then putting them in your thumbnail
can often attract a lot of views.
Memeulous started his channel using voiceover
and gaming footage, as he talked about YouTube drama.
But he now appears on screen with his face covered,
which hasn't stopped him
from reaching over 4 million subscribers.
And the whole faceless thing
has become a part of his YouTube identity.
Along the same lines,
you could make review videos about TV shows or films
just by using clips,
but you just need to be careful
about not using anything that's copyrighted.
If you are into finance or cryptocurrency,
then you already know
that this is a massive topic on YouTube,
and it's a very easy one to get into
without showing your face.
You can give tips on investing,
or talk about trending news in the market
just by using screen recordings.
Or you could even make how-to guides
for beginners on how to get started.
Next up is art.
Much like the food niche,
you can make a variety of different arts and crafts videos
just by focusing on the subject,
and maybe using your hands in the frame.
Painting tutorials can be very informative,
but they can also just be relaxing for people to watch too.
You could also make step-by-step guides
on how to create certain crafts,
or show the process of a mindblowing restoration project.
So again, this is a great niche
to turn an existing talent or passion
into a successful YouTube channel.
And finally, at number 12 is a big one,
and it's the luxury genre.
People love watching videos about expensive houses,
hotels, and vehicles.
And seeing as this is all based on a location,
or a specific item, you never need to show your face.
You could try and gain access
to some of these places, and film them yourself.
Or once again, you could just use stock footage
to get some high quality clips
without ever leaving your computer.
So that is 12 great ways to start a YouTube channel
without ever showing your face.
And that really only scratches the surface
when it comes to faceless channels.
So if you want a part two of this video,
let me know down in the comments below.
In the meantime thanks for watching,
and I'll see you guys next time.