The world of YouTubing is a male-dominated industry. No wonder, perspectives from female filmmakers are of paramount importance. But the sad reality about a handful of women trying to make an impact amidst cutthroat competition from their male counterparts is a matter of serious concern. Thankfully, the number of women working in films has increased more than earlier. Still, it’s a grim percentage! This list should invite attention from all those looking for noteworthy content in the entertainment scenario. This time, it’s from powerhouse females who have changed the very game of YouTube channels.
Lila
A must-subscribe for every vlogger, Lila offers amazing ideas to polish the vlogs, alongside practical editing tips and tricks. So who is Lila by the way? She’s a content creator and a filmmaker. In short, a complete creative package! Her camera presence is top-notch, blended with the perfect structure, pace, and vibe that she offers to her videos. Both novices and experts will master some basics if they start following her channel. So as much as you will love her work, you would also get to learn about three techniques of specific color grades and the ‘why’s of the same, which would strategically propel the quality of the work.
Becki and Chris
The co-runners of the channel, Becki and her husband, Chris work in close collaboration with each other for this channel. But even her hubby agrees to the fact Becki is the actual ‘MVP’ who infuses life to all their videos. You would find diverse topics covered here – from filmmaking tutorials to shirt films and even day-to-day home renovation vlogs. Even the non-tutorial part of the content is so well-produced, that you would love every moment. Not to forget, the couple dives deep inside industry-oriented shooting styles. It’s a treat to watch them, plus learn the tidbits of the art.
Brittney Janae
Her channel ‘About’ showcases Brittney’s unique perspective. She shares those via her camera reviews, documentaries, short films, and truly praiseworthy filmmaking tutorials. The number of women who made it to films and the statistics for ‘women of color’ can leave anyone shocked! At least, going by data records from a 2016-2018 survey, there has been 1.4% of editors, 1.6% of producers, and 1.5% of production designers, have been women of color. Janae openly stated that her page was made with the internet to connect and assist black women to thrive in this competitive world. Her words of wisdom and perspective are pretty apparent in all the work that she has produced. Of particular mention are her persona and the professionalism with which she releases every tutorial. One look at her channel and the studio setup that she has back at home, and you’ll land upon some cool, budget-friendly tips on how you can replicate the same in a rather cramped space!
Moo Smith
If you haven’t yet, this is one channel you can’t afford to miss out on. A legend in video and content creation, she’s a proficient lens-woman too! What adds to the flavor of her channel is the way how she mixes the correct dose of wit and sense of humor in almost all her videos. There’s a very exciting edge about Moo that will serve the needs of both beginners and even highly experienced content creators. There’s one to watch out for – where she creates a new portfolio website in flat 12 hours! She touches upon all such website hosting options alongside the content that would feature on every portfolio page. Anyone watching this would agree how cohesively she has fit every aspect and the site looks equally stunning.
Micro Four Nerds
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The real reason why this channel has attained stardom is large because of Emily Lowrey. This is a highly technical channel and as the name suggests, nerds would love it! If you check out Emily’s first video in 2017, you can spot the inception story for the channel. She simply wanted to document all such vivid experiences she gathered while making the switch from full-frame systems to MFTs. Over the years, she’s perfected the art and also produced cutting-edge tutorials. There are plenty of cameras and tech reviews that viewers would find when browsing through her channel, and each one of them is a true guide to anyone who thinks of purchasing the cameras.
More ladies deserve a mention, much like the above-mentioned talent heads who pack a big punch. But let’s start with them, maybe?
