Decide on a catchy title for your show. Choose an overall theme for your web show or a gimmick. Some ideas include political satire, sketch comedy and comedy video blogging.
Choose a high-quality webcam or digital camera that has video capturing features. Most webcams come with stands on which to keep them stable but if you're using a digital camera, a tripod may be needed.
Make sure the room you are using is well-lit. Using high-wattage light bulbs during filming makes for a more cost-effective alternative to purchasing professional lighting equipment.
Hang sheets or draping material over your windows and other parts of your room to create a backdrop for your set. They can also be used to conceal clutter.
Aim the camera at a level that matches the focal point of your web show. For instance, if your show features you up close like a news anchor, make sure the camera is aimed and zoomed centered on your upper body. Keep the camera zoomed out for wide-angle viewing such as sketch comedy web shows and candid hidden video shots for comedy pranks.
Use cue cards or a script to rehearse before shooting so you don't get flustered during the broadcasting.
Recruit friends for roles on your show as guests or actors for sketch comedy clips. Your friends can also help you market your show on the Internet to gain viewers.
Have several takes of prerecorded shows and use the best ones. Use a video editing software such as Gimp or Windows Movie Maker to splice together the best takes of your show.
Sign up for a video hosting account. Websites that allow for web show production include Myspace Video and Youtube. For a Myspace Video account, simply sign up for a Myspace profile and upload your videos. The same procedure can be used for Youtube accounts.
Create teaser clips and promotional videos featuring content from your web show.
Share the video clips over the Internet on sites such as Myspace, Flickr, Youtube and Yahoo Answers. Make forum posts inviting people to enjoy your web show.
Create a new episode every week or even every day, if you have the time, but be consistent in scheduling your show.
Feature live shows on a webcam for special episodes such as interviews and breaking news. Make sure to have a friend hold cue cards behind the camera so you don't get tongue-tied during a live broadcast.
Stay organized when preparing your web shows for airing. Keep the shows that are ready to air in a properly labeled folder for ease of access to prevent making mistakes with the out-take clips.