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1. I don't have a budget camera to recommend, but I personally use a CAD U37 for a microphone and it works pretty well for me. Here's an example of me using the microphone if you want one (note that the setup for the microphone was pretty bad there, since it was basically just sitting in the middle of the table so it could catch all 3 of our voices. It would sound better if it was set up properly)
   
   
2. Can't really help you here, sorry.
   
   
3. I'm far from an expert on SEO, but I can tell you that you definitely should not put extra tags in the description, as that's against Youtube's rules, and could easily get your video taken down if somebody reports it. Having a long description with lots of keywords in it is a good idea, but it actually has to be written as a description, it can't just be a list of tags.
   
   Good luck with your channel, I hope it goes well!

Total slightly over $50 but the best budget mic I've tried for podcast/Voiceover/live stream is the CAD U37 USB Studio Condenser Recording Microphone $50 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AIQGUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QTSLBb2DPN0JT

Pair that with a cheap stand like NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm Stand, Compact Mic Stand Made of Durable Steel for Radio Broadcasting Studio, Voice-Over Sound Studio, Stages, and TV Stations https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DY1F2CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fXSLBbGSNTMWV and you're in business.

I've used my CAD since 2013 and it's been solid. Recently I tried a Blue Snowball since it's always been rated so well and I ended up returning it. Did such a bad job picking up voice I had to have my mouth within a few inches unless I wanted to adjust the audio in post and it popped like heck without a filter. Never had those problems with the CAD - it's gain is pretty consistent from a foot or two away.

The camera is not your problem, your lighting is. All cameras, especially inexpensive small sensor ones will be grainy in dim indoor light because they need to crank the ISO to brighten the image. ISO is the light sensitivity of the sensor. High ISO will make the image brighter, but at the cost of quality. A gopro will not help you. You need a lighting kit.

These work well for the price: http://amzn.com/B003WLY24O

I use upgraded bulbs: http://amzn.com/B00BISL11U

If your camera has manual ISO set it to 160 or 200 for your best quality image, and use artificial lights to increase brightness as desired.

You can learn more at /r/videography

Do you have a local improv theater in your town? Classes usually run about $100 for a few weeks, though sometimes they do one-off one day workshops. Taking a few levels of improv class will definitely help you. Though really if you can get through the first or second level and make friends to just practice as you go you'll get better.

If that's a bit too steep for you, consider looking at getting a book (not on improv, the benefit of improv classes is that it forces you to actually get up and do it and get critiqued). This book is on Late night writing, but a lot of the basic principals of humor are spelled out very well and the rest of the stuff could provide useful as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Comedy-Writing-Late-Night-Monologue-Short-Form/dp/0615953891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427736663&sr=8-1&keywords=Late+night+writing

I would Recommend trying Davinci Resolve, it has a free option and is a really powerful tool for colour grading. In regards to learning the theory though the best thing you can do is practise and look at the films that are out there already and try to replicate styles. A good book covering all the starting points is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Color-Correction-Look-Book-Techniques/dp/0321988183

What I have right now are gamecom 780-s that I got for around £40. If you can, save up for the gamecom 788(currently on sale on amazon) and get those. They have great noise cancellation and have decent sound from the mic.

I have been using gamecom 780-s for a year and have two friends who have them aswell. Both are quite happy with them. I find I have to turn down the sound on my mic quite a lot in PP when editing.

Also here's the link to the 788-s.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00LNJZTTY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1425338573&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165&keywords=gamecom+780

I'd agree with everyone else, a better mic might help, and also a pop filter (link below) that helps mitigate the "phf" and "sss" sound when you talk into the mic.

Visually the video looked great, and thumbnail too!

http://www.amazon.com/Dragonpad-filter-Microphone-Flexible-Gooseneck/dp/B008AOH1O6?ie=UTF8&keywords=blue%20yeti&qid=1459300861&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4

Thanks.

Yeah, I know it was a bit extreme but it was brief and so few people stick with an entire video I took the gamble. You can also see the green tip so unless I've gone gangrenous I think people will get the throwaway joke and not be too horrified. :D

Technically I did provide the measurements. I said 250,000 salt granules which is roughly 1/3 a cup and 1/128 gal of sriracha which is roughly 2 tablespoons. *tongue firmly in cheek
If I bake or something I will get more exacting, but people rely on recipes and measurements too much when cooking. It's ultimately about feel and technique IMO.

Thanks for the advice. I may argue your points but rest assured, they are in my head.

As for the camera it's one of 2 GoPRo Hero3 I use. It's on a standard GoPRo chest rig. I found the headcam too shaky for most people.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025UEQQW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0025UEQQW&linkCode=as2&tag=columbuscooksite-20

As everybody says, it depends. My channel is really small and I'm not really making much money off of it, so I got a cheap one (that is surprisingly good for its price. It's called the Samson Go Mic if you're interested.

This whole package is selling for $35 on amazon. Mic, arm, pop filter, xlr cable. Way under budget and great reviews.

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Edit: Forgot the link: https://www.amazon.com/ZINGYOU-Microphone-BM-800-Double-layer-Broadcasting/dp/B0756V2B6R/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1536620494&sr=1-4&keywords=mic+with+arm

How about a pop filter? This is the one I have. Seems to work pretty well - https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Studio-Microphone-Flexible-Gooseneck/dp/B00MLZROJC

What are you using to record your audio now? If you're looking for something low budget to start with this web cam has a pretty decent mic in it, very good quality for a $50 web cam: https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Widescreen-Calling-Recording-Desktop/dp/B006JH8T3S

Lighting for sure, I use this and it works alright https://www.amazon.com/Photography-Portrait-Continuous-LimoStudio-LMS103/dp/B005FHZ2SI/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1478746071&sr=1-3&keywords=Studio+lighting

Drop the long intro - 14 seconds before you are on screen is too long.
Learn to light as well, even if it's using something cheap like these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dimmable-Digital-Camcorder-Panasonic-Samsung/dp/B004TJ6JH6 in a two or three point set up.

I think you've missed the point a bit here in terms of the audio quality. It's not software, it's the physical microphone.

You can get some fairly cheap microphones that are much MUCH better than the built in microphone on your camera, for example the Blue Snowball. Changing the software you use is not going to realistically make a difference to the audio quality, whereas having a half decent microphone will.

Microphone - Samson C01U

Stand - Scissor Boom Stand

Pop Filter - Samson SAPS01

Shock Mount - Samson SP01