Posts by Michael

I dont usually watch AI stuff but I must ask why 6:01 haha welcome to the forums, be sure to take part in threads and ask for any support etc

So the first I started on the 1st of July and the 2nd was started on the 18th of August. I am really pleased with the results so far. Both channels I started off by creating 14 videos to release in the first week at a rate of 2 per day (the second channel I spaced them out a little more to make sure I had enough for the entire month) then settled into 2 videos per week per channel. The first 2 weeks were the hardest content creation wise and is a lot of pressure but I reckon it helps YT know what the channel is about and sets it up with your main content pillars more or less.

What do you think of the strategy? I have saw it work well twice now and if I was making a new channel today, I would do the same 100%. I am buzzing with the results, they arent explosive growth but the curve is on the up.

I am curious, if you are reading this and you dont make content or videos for YouTube, what stops you from starting something?

I know I have a lot of reservations about making vlog style videos even though I love how the videos are shot. I feel my life isnt interesting enough to warrant making any kind of vlog videos, I also often feel unqualified enough to give out advice like I am an expert. These things are necessarily true though. My life to others could be very interesting and sharing moments of my day may be something others enjoy seeing and maybe my unqualified advice as a non expert would help someone in a way I dont realise.

Is there any type of channel youd love to create but you just completely stop or dont go along with your idea?

So far I have assigned all my commonly used keyboard shortcuts as the default ones I dont really use. I think everyone will set this up different like I never use the razor tool but I use add edit to all tracks all the time. I do not like using the modifier button on the side but I think it will grow on me. I dont think I need to use the tourbox but the jog wheel makes editing feel more hands on and fun. The big wheel I find annoying as I keep knocking it while editing. I love that you can assign shortcuts based on double clicks. So far so good but I will be seeing if its worth keeping. Theres a 30 day money back guarantee, I am keeping it immaculate in case I just find I cant lock in the button locations. I keep looking down at it which is expected. I am thankful I have a shit load of content to edit over the next 2 weeks (about 20 videos lol) so this should help me lock in with it.

Anyone else tried one, theyre not needed at all but I do find it fun to use and it allows me to sit back and single handledly edit a video for the most part at least until I need my mouse.

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Haven't heard of that one before.

Its basically a console for editing with jog wheel etc I was going to go for it but it doesnt natively support premiere pro, I get the tourbox today, I am kind of dreading it as I know I need to learn how to map it and use it.

Whats your thoughts on this, does swearing like casual F's cause issues with monetisation? I swear quite a bit in normal conversation and just done a vlog style video there and noticed my swears maybe 3 in a 6 minute video. Will there be issues?

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Ive signed up and sent a DM here. I will post my experience with it after testing on the forums.

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Have used free Davinci resolve a lot I think it's great honestly, since I've been making the switch to Linux because frick Microslop been exploring kdenlive some more.

I think I tried it ages ago, a lot of people who dont use Premiere seem to use it. I have tried Lightworks a lot time ago but I didnt get used to it. I couldnt get used to Linux, I used to use Ubuntu a bit but always ended up back on Windows. Kdenlive looks quite robust too.

Have you tried the speed editor before? I ended up ordering a tour box, better bloody be good for the price lol expecting it within 2 days and a new wrist brace.

What are your thoughts on replying to your subscribers comments? I am in two minds about this.

1. I dont believe any creator is so busy they dont have ten mins to sit and respond or at least heart their viewers comments regardless of channel size to show some appreciation or respond etc but on the other hand 2. If you respond to everyone I feel that people dont appreciate when you DO respond and its less of something valued due to the scarcity.

What do you reckon?

Sounds interesting, it isnt something i would use even though my accent can cause confusion for people who havent come across it before, I tend to just slow down for them. I can see why and how this would be useful especially for scripts that need to be very clear. Im happy to try it and give you feedback.

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Ive never had such a faff looking for a cable. I recently got a secondary Yeti Pro XLR version as a backup microphone and thought it was a bargain on ebay. I get it and it works fine but its missing the XLR breakout cable Y splitter. I have tried 3 from Amazon and none work. The pins on the XLR have to be exact same as what comes with the Yeti Pro and its a different to usual pin setup. For anyone looking this is the ONLY place I can find them:

5 Pin Female XLR to Dual 3 Pin Male XLRs. Balanced and Stereo Y Cable.

Balanced stereo lead used for connecting stereo mics to recorders and mixing desks. A common mic is the Rode NT4. The 5 pin XLR is split out into two separate…

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The listing states that it works with the Yeti Pro and also the Rode NT4 mic both which are discontinued. I am glad I was able to find that.

This really isnt something I would watch or listen to usually but thats awesome, never saw a well put together song with a video done with AI. Its really opened my eyes to the possibilities. Would be awesome if you shared an guide on the forums on some of your processes. I respect you are using your own lyrics.

I went ahead and ordered it, I will share some photos of it in here once it arrives. Its only sale for £135 at the moment on their website cheaper than on ebay etc really hoping I can use it right handed until my left wrist heals and get plenty of editing done still. I am expecting quite a learning curve and getting muscle memory down. Hopefully its a good investment and helps my wrists and fatigue over time.

What video editing software is free and good in 2026? I havent saw any free ones for a long time. I normally recommend Premiere pro or Sony vegas. Any recommendations? Is Davinci Resolve free version any good? I may be building a laptop with streamlabs on and need an editor to stick on it.

Been working on my studio today and the recording session got 8 videos done with another 8 incoming this month too. What a day! Only 3pm and need to get 2 edited and then hop on a client call for their YouTube strategy and planning going forward. Cant wait to get these all edited. Theyre so good!

What have you been doing today for your channel(s)?

I made one when I found out I could use ChatGPT for making YouTube thumbnails but instantly got viewers complaining about me using AI for such pointless things. I have noticed a lot of larger channels seem to be using it though without complaint. Have you used AI for thumbnails? Do you avoid channels that obviously use AI for thumbnails? I know I tend to assume when they have used the common AI style text that the video is going to be cheap or inauthentic I dont know whats with that association for me. I do think AI can be used well for thumbnails for actual manipulation that youd do in Photoshop usually.

I often encourage people to create new channels. I say look how good you are at this, imagine sharing this with everyone on YouTube who need to know how to do this or would love to just spend time listening to you because youre very interesting to listen to. Most often I hear but I cant be bothered or I dont want to, YouTube isnt for me, I am not becoming an XYZ YouTuber. I think often its motivation and self doubt holding most people back and its really a shame as so many people have the ability to make something amazing and share that with others and so many never do. All the channels that were never created due to self doubt or worries over people not viewing their videos once they drum up the motivation to create one.

The thing is you dont have to become a full time YouTuber in order to start something, you may get 1 view, 10 or 100s on your first video you just never know. I think its a shame as theres so many talented people out there who could create a lifestyle for themselves that could potentially lead to financial freedom purely through sharing what they love. I know that I hold off on new things sometimes due to lack of confidence in myself to do the thing so maybe it is similar to that. I felt the same when starting my old businesses without ANY knowledge. My old YouTube forum I started without any proper experience of creating videos. I had barely transitioned from Windows Movie Maker to Sony Vegas at that point and I didnt know the first thing about monetisation, YouTube strategies etc I was clueless. All I knew at the time was how to build a community and put effort into helping others the best I could. Back then I didnt have AI as an assistant so everything I had to learn through researching online and then trying my best to support members in hope theyd help each other too when questions came up. I am so thankful I started as the decision to start lead me down so many paths to where I am right now typing this.

Thats the thing with confidence, you dont have to be super confident to start something, you just need to do the thing in order for confidence to grow. I cant play a bass guitar, I could if I bought one and practiced and with enough hours maybe I would become a master bassist or perhaps just learn a tonne of songs. I think YT is similar as in you dont need to be the person to begin it, you become the person through doing it and taking action.

It will be interesting to see how they implement it, I just cant see most creators wanting all the extra work of editing 3 potential versions, its like each is auditioning for performance. Who knows, maybe in a year ill be thinking it is the best thing theyve ever done. My experience with AB titles and thumbnails hasnt been great, the video I used them on completely flopped compared to my normal videos, the video I would have expected to perform similarly but the views were significantly lower.

The thumbnail generation thing too, im not sure how I feel about that. Sure AI can be useful and could improve some really crappy thumbnails but hopefully we wont end up with swathes of this style:

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I am so tempted to get the Tourbox Neo for editing, I edit at the moment 16 videos per month plus a few extras so looking at around 20 ish. My ECU tendons been playing up a lot to where ive stopped exercising until its healed. Time on the keyboard makes me wrist ache loads. I am so tempted to get the Tourbox Neo for one handed editing in Premiere Pro. Anyone else used one? Would it be good for one handed editing? I want to avoid using my left hand as much as I can. Is it suitable for use with the right hand only?

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Honestly I don't like it one bit, my thoughts are pretty much the same as Marques Brownlee

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That is a point lol its so strange. Like someone can be served the 1 min version while someone gets the full version, also wonder if the video is shared. Say I sent you someones video, you may see an entirely different video to me. I feel releasing one version is already enough for myself. Trialling versions feels like extra work and I am already extra worked haha