{"id":70269,"date":"2019-04-16T01:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=626"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:26:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:26:06","slug":"how-to-make-an-eye-catching-youtube-intro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-make-an-eye-catching-youtube-intro","title":{"rendered":"How to Make an Eye-Catching YouTube Intro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/intl\/en-GB\/yt\/about\/press\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nearly 2 billion users in more than 91 countries<\/a>&nbsp;visit YouTube every month, where they enter search terms and look for the answers to their questions in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/video-marketing-guide\/video-channels\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/video-marketing-guide\/video-channels\">video format<\/a>. The first thing they see once they click on your video thumbnail is your YouTube intro. Using a Youtube intro template allows you to make compelling and consistent&nbsp;YouTube videos&nbsp;that capture and hold your audience\u2019s attention. Learn how to use a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/youtube-intro-maker\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube intro maker<\/a>&nbsp;that combines graphics, logos, text, and audio ato help you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-promote-your-youtube-channel\">grow your YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside\u00a0YouTube channel art\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-make-a-youtube-outro\">YouTube outros<\/a>, a video intro is a key component of <a href=\"https:\/\/porch.com\/advice\/start-successful-youtube-channel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">building your YouTube channel experience<\/a>. Before we dive into how to make a <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-make-an-eye-catching-youtube-intro\">YouTube intro<\/a>, here are three key elements that you\u2019ll find in all the best YouTube video intros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>They\u2019re quick<\/strong><br>Above all, your intro shouldn\u2019t last more than a few seconds. YouTube swarms the viewer with other suggestions in the sidebar, and you need to make sure that they don\u2019t click away while your introduction lingers.<\/li><li><strong>They\u2019re on-brand<\/strong><br>Your YouTube intro is your chance to introduce your brand, and includes assets that fit your channel\u2019s content. For example, we wouldn\u2019t recommend explosions and techno music for your personal finance brand channel. Make sure that the intro fits with the type of content your viewer is expecting to view.<\/li><li><strong>They\u2019re consistent<\/strong><br>Use the same YouTube channel intro every time to create consistency and set a tone with your viewership.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A good example of this can be seen in our infographics round-up below, where we show the Envato logo and quickly jump to the content at hand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"10 Best YouTube Templates for Premiere Pro\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TwJp_QJaC6E?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this how-to, we\u2019ll cover two approaches that teach you how to make an intro for your YouTube channel. No matter your level of video editing expertise, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/youtube-intro-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn to build a YouTube intro<\/a>&nbsp;of your own that has the power to grab a viewer\u2019s attention and hold itt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Intro Maker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though every YouTube channel could benefit from a channel intro, the challenge lies in building one. Let\u2019s face it: many video apps are tough to use, and you may not have the skills it takes to create a professional YouTube intro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter, Placeit: a browser-based tool that takes all the hard work out of building your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/youtube-intro-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube video intro<\/a>. With Placeit, you don\u2019t have to master any additional apps to create a professional video intro that works for your channel. Start with a template, add your channel details, and download your finished intro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Placeit<\/a>&nbsp;has a number of great starting points for creating your YouTube intro. Here are some of our favorites that can easily be customized to suit your channel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/c\/videos\/stages\/gaming-channel-youtube-intro-maker-188a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaming Channel YouTube Intro Video Maker<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming channels have gained incredible popularity in recent years. If you\u2019re trying to grow your streaming, tips, or reviews channel, this intro is the perfect choice. It\u2019s worth noting that, thanks to Placeit\u2019s customization tools, you could just as easily use this YouTube video intro for practically any purpose. It\u2019s high energy and well animated, and would fit channels from a wide variety of genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/c\/videos\/stages\/text-animation-maker-with-confetti-background-223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Text Animation Maker with Confetti Background<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that winning intros need to be quick and snappy so that your viewers don\u2019t lose interest and move on. This confetti-rific video is the perfect example of how simple your channel intro can be to grab your audience\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This preset makes it easy to drop in your brand colors and logo and start your video off on the right tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/c\/videos\/stages\/logo-reveal-with-explosion-animation-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Logo Reveal with Explosion Animation<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a great choice for a wide variety of channels. It\u2019s a breeze to add your logo and brand colors and bring your channel to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouTube Intro Templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Placeit<\/a>&nbsp;is a wonderful intro maker tool, many YouTube channel owners already know how to use apps like Adobe After Effects and enjoy the creative freedom this allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best of both worlds approach is to use a pre-built template for Adobe After Effects. Not only is this a cost-effective option, but it will also save hours of time that you can dedicate to building great content for your YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to grab YouTube intro templates is on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Envato Elements<\/a>, an all-you-can-download service for creatives. An added bonus is that Elements includes stock footage, audio clips, and photos that you can easily add to your channel intros\u2013all for a flat-rate monthly subscription. Even if you stop subscribing, you\u2019ll retain the rights to use the intro you created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Envato Elements<\/a>&nbsp;has over 7,000 video templates, including these three great YouTube openers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. YouTube Opener by Afterdarkness75<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__slider\">\n        <div class=\"slider\">\n            <div class=\"slider__items swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/262650662\/029_Youtube_Opener_Preview.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=68d3b7269eb7268fe0a7b6c7a91ae95b6eb37f59adc50e8828c51ca37724355c\"\n                            alt=\"Youtube Vlog Opener\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n                    &lt;\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n                    &gt;\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__info\">\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-left\">\n            <h3 class=\"elements-gallery__title\">\n                Youtube Vlog Opener            <\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"elements-gallery__meta\">\n                By\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--author\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/user\/Afterdarkness75\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Afterdarkness75                <\/a>\n                in\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--category\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/video-templates\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Video Templates                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-right\">\n            <a class=\"elements-gallery__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/youtube-vlog-opener-VTYSG8C\" target=\"_blank\">\n                View more\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>The aptly-named YouTube Opener asset is one of the best ways to combine imagery, text, and your logo to create an eye-catching intro. Again, the focus here is on creating a quick and punchy intro that only introduces your content and doesn\u2019t detract from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-1\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__grid-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/youtube-vlog-opener-VTYSG8C\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Youtube Vlog Opener        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            Afterdarkness75        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/262650662\/029_Youtube_Opener_Preview.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=68d3b7269eb7268fe0a7b6c7a91ae95b6eb37f59adc50e8828c51ca37724355c\"\n            alt=\"Youtube Vlog Opener\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. YouTube Channel Kit by honypix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__slider\">\n        <div class=\"slider\">\n            <div class=\"slider__items swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/259812202\/Preview+Image.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=69d5f988e910a0a6263230262409afb17d5b92342f70a613d182dc2c9739dbcd\"\n                            alt=\"Youtube Channel Kit\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n                    &lt;\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n                    &gt;\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__info\">\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-left\">\n            <h3 class=\"elements-gallery__title\">\n                Youtube Channel Kit            <\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"elements-gallery__meta\">\n                By\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--author\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/user\/honypix\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    honypix                <\/a>\n                in\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--category\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/video-templates\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Video Templates                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-right\">\n            <a class=\"elements-gallery__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/youtube-channel-kit-VQ6XPHM\" target=\"_blank\">\n                View more\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside this package, you\u2019ll find a number of assets that are perfect for spicing up your YouTube channel, including ready-to-use intro graphics. Just add your text and logos to make it your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-1\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__grid-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/youtube-channel-kit-VQ6XPHM\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Youtube Channel Kit        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            honypix        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/259812202\/Preview+Image.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=69d5f988e910a0a6263230262409afb17d5b92342f70a613d182dc2c9739dbcd\"\n            alt=\"Youtube Channel Kit\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. YouTube Promo 2 by Media_Stock<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__slider\">\n        <div class=\"slider\">\n            <div class=\"slider__items swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"slider__item swiper-slide\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            class=\"slider__image\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/260564683\/Image+preview.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=8d8ad9db5826b03d5587432a3a4eaf14e3194aaefb7b59d56e07b868279cd208\"\n                            alt=\"Youtube Promo 2\"\n                        >\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"slider__controls\">\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--prev\" href=\"#\">\n                    &lt;\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"slider__control slider__control--next\" href=\"#\">\n                    &gt;\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-gallery__info\">\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-left\">\n            <h3 class=\"elements-gallery__title\">\n                Youtube Promo 2            <\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"elements-gallery__meta\">\n                By\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--author\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/user\/Media_Stock\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Media_Stock                <\/a>\n                in\n                <a class=\"elements-gallery__meta-link elements-gallery__meta-link--category\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/video-templates\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Video Templates                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"elements-gallery__info-right\">\n            <a class=\"elements-gallery__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/youtube-promo-2-N3P5A8X\" target=\"_blank\">\n                View more\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>This package combines a quick intro with a promotional aspect. It leaves you room to ask for subscribers and channel likes, right in the body of the intro, then quickly pivots to the content at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-1\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__grid-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/youtube-promo-2-N3P5A8X\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Youtube Promo 2        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            Media_Stock        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-video-cover-images\/files\/260564683\/Image+preview.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=crop&#038;h=506&#038;w=900&#038;s=8d8ad9db5826b03d5587432a3a4eaf14e3194aaefb7b59d56e07b868279cd208\"\n            alt=\"Youtube Promo 2\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you use a browser-based tool like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/placeit.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Placeit<\/a>&nbsp;or an After Effects template, a YouTube video intro is a must-have. 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