How to make a lyric video for YouTube
A lyric video is a simple way to put a new song on YouTube with its words on screen. Here is what it takes.
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Text description of this video
A lyric video in three colourful worlds: a rainbow sky with clouds, a purple sunset over waves, and a burst of blue and teal rays. The words appear with the singing in large letters, and on the peak words the letters gather out of small particles. Small drawings sit beside the words they belong to: keys, a flower pot, a cat, a peach, shoes. An equalizer moves along the bottom edge. The song's audio plays with the video.
What you need
- The finished song as an audio file.
- The lyrics as text.
- The rights to the song: it is yours, or you control its rights.
Why 16:9
16:9 widescreen is the usual shape for YouTube videos. Lyriclip delivers the full video as one 16:9 file in 1080p, with no watermark.
Make it
Upload the song and paste the lyrics. Pick a style, watch the free 12 to 15 second preview, and order the full video for $29 if you like it. Your words are used as you write them, and each one enters at the moment it is sung.
Then upload it
Download the file and upload it to your YouTube channel like any other video. Add the song title and your name in the video title, and the lyrics in the description if you wish.
Rights
Upload only a song you own or control. Rights on YouTube are your responsibility; Lyriclip does not clear a song for you.
Questions
Can I use a song I did not write?
Only if you control its rights. Lyriclip makes videos for songs you own or control.
What size is the video?
One 16:9 widescreen file in 1080p.
What does it cost?
The preview is free. The full video is $29 per song.
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