In recent years, the popularity of Virtual Youtubers also known as VTubers, has increased a lot specially in Japan and other Asian nations. A VTuber is a virtual content creator who uses animated avatar to communicate with his audience.
In this article you will get to dive into the world of VTuber and how you can become one.
What is a VTuber?
A Virtual Youtuber is a online personality who uses a computer generated avatar to showcase their content across multiple platforms. These avatars are created using Motion capture technology which allow VTuber’s to customize the avatar to represent their personality and engage with their audience in real time.
Motion capture technology is a technique for digitally capturing human motions for usage in a variety of contexts, including movies, video games and virtual reality.
VTuber vs. Traditional YouTube Content Creator:
As the popularity of VTubers continues to rise, people are becoming curious about the differences between traditional YouTube content creators and VTubers. While both types of creators share the common goal of producing online video content, there can be significant differences in their approach and tools required.
While VTubers benefit from the anonymity of their virtual avatars, allowing for better self-expression and engagement with their audience while traditional Youtube creator use their real self to engage with their audience and focus on building personal brand.
Tools and Software :
The usage of different tools and software will depend on the specific needs of an individual VTuber. These are the different tools and software commonly used for
Virtual Avatar –
3D Modeling software’s such as
1. Blender
2. Maya
3. Cinema 4D
Expression and Movements –
Motion capture technology such as
1. VUP
2. Live2D
Live Streaming –
1. Streamlabs
2. OBS Studio
3. XSplit
Voice Changer –
1. Voicemod
2. Clownfish Voice Changer
3. MorphVOX
Content Creation –
1.Final Cut Pro
2. Adobe Premiere Pro
3. Adobe After Effects
4. DaVinci Resolve
5. Adobe Photoshop
6. Canva
How to Become a VTuber: A Step-by-Step Guide:
To become a successful VTuber it requires time, effort and unique concept. The general steps to become a VTuber are
1. Develop a concept and create your virtual avatar
2. Choose the right Motion capture technology.
3. Setup a recording studio.
4. Learn your character’s movements and expression.
5. Kick start content production.
6. Engage and expand your audience.
Is VTubing Right for You?
If you’re thinking of becoming a VTuber, first and foremost make sure you the passion for creating unique content and connecting with an audience. Being dedicated to the process is essential because VTubing takes a lot of work.
You will also be required to have a basic understanding of tools and software which are required to generate and animate your avatar.
VTubing may be a productive and enjoyable way to create content and interact with an audience in virtual worlds if you are ready to put in the time and effort.
