Chapter 4 – Youtube

During the rest of the week, Phil and me have been talking almost every day on Skype. Last night I asked him if we could turn on our webcams and he said yes. The first minutes after seeing him on my computer screen were odd. It was being difficult for me to find something to say, mostly because I suddenly realised that I was really talking to Phil, like I was really becoming his friend. So I just started smiling, possibly like a retard, to cover my lack of subject. Fortunately, after a while, the conversation began to occur naturally. We talked about lots of things; it was amazing how much in common Phil and me have. At the end of the conversation, when I had to go to sleep, Phil said something that kept me awake all night thinking:

"In my opinion, you would be great if you started doing YouTube videos Dan. You're funny and I think people would love to hear your stories."

I answered him that I have thought about it a lot of times before, but never had the courage to actually record a video and upload it. I promised him that I would give it a try and that he would be the first to know if that happened.

And that's the main reason why I'm here today, in my room, in front of the camera, ready to record my first video.

According to some youtubers I watch, the first video should be a introduction of yourself, just telling people what they need to know to start knowing some things about you. You should also include an introduction to your channel and tell the viewers what they should expect from it, what kind of videos you would be posting. And finally, but not less important, why did you decide to start making and posting videos. Oh right, and I was almost forgetting. You need to be interesting and funny.

These were the main things I included in my video. I have to confess, talking to a camera is probably the most awkward thing ever, but in the end, I think this video turned out something. Not a great something. But something.

After I finished editing, it was ready to be uploaded. I have a YouTube channel almost since the beginning of Youtube, but I've been only using it to stalk another youtubers until now.

While I waited for the video to upload, I logged into Skype to see if Phil was on. I wasn't disappointed. I clicked on the video call button and waited for him to answer. After a few seconds I heard his voice:

"Hey Dan. What's up?"

"Oh nothing, just uploading my first video… you know." I said with a humorous tone.

"Really? That's great! I'm glad you follow the advice, can't wait to see how it turned out!"

"It's really nothing special. I look like a twat." I'm always so cheerful.

"I'm sure you don't." Said Phil, trying to make me feel better.

"Well, you're about to see it, since it has just finished uploading now."

"Okay, give me a couple minutes then! I will tell you what I think after!"

Yes, I was nervous. Not only because I didn't know what to expect from the people who saw my video but also because Phil was watching it. I mean, he is AmazingPhil, he has lots of followers, and it's kinda intimidating. I looked to his face focused on the screen, carefully watching my video. Sometimes he smiled to something I was saying and that was making me less stressed.

"It's not that bad, I think it was a good first video, you kept it simple and funny, that's the most important" He said, after finished watching it.

"Thanks" I said smiling.

"I guess there's only one thing left for me to say"

"And that is…?"

"Welcome to YouTube Dan"

a/n: Sorry that this chapter is smaller than the others, but I only arrived now and I have a lot of things to do. Anyway, thanks for reading, and thanks to all the people that reviewed and followed my story! :] xx

Mariana