TLDR;
This video presents 10 faceless documentary channel ideas that can generate substantial income on YouTube. It emphasizes that you don't need to show your face, use expensive equipment, or even use your own voice to create successful documentary channels. The video covers niches like true crime, history, space and science, business, war, conspiracies, psychology, survival stories, technology, and pop culture, providing examples of successful channels in each category.
- True Crime
- History
- Space and Science
- Business
- War
- Conspiracy
- Psychology
- Survival Stories
- Technology
- Pop Culture
True Crime Documentaries [0:37]
True crime documentaries are highly popular, with channels like Real Stories and Criminally Listed amassing millions of views. These channels dissect real-life murder mysteries, missing person cases, and crime investigations. To create such content, research real cases, write scripts, and use AI-generated or voiceover narration.
History Documentaries [0:58]
History documentaries, focusing on ancient civilizations, wars, historical events, and famous personalities, never lose relevance. Channels like History Matters use simple animations and storytelling to attract millions of views. This niche offers a wide range of topics to explore and present in an engaging manner.
Space and Science Documentaries [1:18]
Space and science documentaries, exemplified by channels like Cosmo and Astrum, captivate audiences with mysteries ranging from black holes to alien theories. The universe provides endless mind-blowing topics. Incorporating animations and visuals can create highly binge-worthy content.
Business Documentaries [1:37]
Business documentaries attract a high CPM (cost per mille) audience by covering success stories of billionaires, company failures, and financial scandals. Channels like Company Man and Magnates Media demonstrate the potential for serious income in this niche. These documentaries often provide insights into the business world and financial events.
War Documentaries [1:56]
War documentaries, focusing on war history, military tactics, and secret operations, draw millions of viewers. From World War strategies to modern warfare technology, this niche is highly engaging. Free footage can be sourced from public domain archives to create compelling content.
Conspiracy Documentaries [2:12]
Conspiracy documentaries, exploring secret societies and government cover-ups, often go viral. However, it's crucial to adhere to YouTube's guidelines by sticking to storytelling without promoting dangerous theories. This niche thrives on intrigue and speculation.
Psychology Documentaries [2:30]
Psychology-based documentaries, similar to channels like Sprouts and Pursuit of Wonder, explore human behavior, emotions, and mental hacks. These documentaries delve into how the brain works and why people act in certain ways, resulting in significant engagement.
Survival Stories Documentaries [2:48]
Survival stories are inherently thrilling, akin to the "I Survived" series but in documentary form. These documentaries cover stories of individuals lost in the wild, near-death experiences, and survival strategies, consistently attracting high watch times.
Technology Documentaries [3:06]
Technology documentaries explore the internet's most captivating stories, from the rise of social media to the increasing influence of AI. Channels like Cold Fusion create in-depth tech documentaries that often go viral. The rise of AI offers new opportunities for content creation in this niche.
Pop Culture Documentaries [3:23]
Pop culture documentaries, covering Hollywood drama, music industry secrets, and the rise and fall of celebrities, consistently trend. Breaking down celebrity careers or industry scandals can easily attract millions of views. This niche benefits from the constant stream of news and events in the entertainment world.