I use the sony a5100 but it has over heating issues if not attached to a cam link, also a built in beauty filter that makes your face look smudged that cant be turned off, stay away
Sounds like a nightmare a permanent beauty filter lol wonder why they designed it so that it doesnt let you turn it off 😆
Ive tried using this with mixed results. I noticed when logged out of Adobe that the results sometimes are not as good as when youre logged in. Its a useful tool and easier than cutting out
Honestly it is the best one I have tried out of all the free and paid options. A lot of the free ones will give you a low resolution file to work with and often have so much feathering around the edges it is unusable. I wonder if they use a different version of AI or something when youre not logged in and using the free tool. I still sometimes have to use Photoshop but a lot less often. I tend to mainly pay for this when I know I am going to need to do product images for my business. They need cutting out from a white background and this speeds the process up massively.
While I don't have first hand experience I do know a case study regarding this topic 😅
One of the largest creators and streamers now a days, CaseOh posted 22 tiktok videos pretending to be live and reportedly got 10k tiktok followers overnight (60k+ in March of 2023 he started posting in Feb 2023) and now posts 3 clips a day I believe so anyway.He was then able to use the traction from and on his first twitch livestream had 70 - 105 viewers
Sounds like a good way to get a start up following lol worth trying anything these days as a growth strategy to see if it works as better than not trying at all. I find when I post less the videos seem to perform better on TikTok at least, the more I neglect posting seems to mean more views when I do post again. This doesnt apply to my YouTube though haha
I used to have a channel partnered with TGN I think George from Freedom used to work for them. I loved being part of a network but I dont think they offer much at all to creators. Getting a partnership was a big milestone. I think most have closed down now.
I remember TGN and Machinima, I havent heard anyone mentioning "getting a partnership" or MCNs in such a long time now. I know on TikTok theres companies that will work with you to get you product and brand deals etc but as to what they do for you and revshare etc I am not certain.
How do you keep your livestreams fresh? I used to go live every couple of nights on TikTok on my main and would get about 1k followers consistently but I lacked the energy to keep doing the same show each night. I felt as if it was the same thing, the same regulars and it was fantastic being pushed out to a load of new people too but when you do the same thing on repeat it doesnt feel fresh for yourself any more so god knows how the audience must feel or is that just an illusion and they are happy to consume the same thing over and over?
What do you do to keep yours feeling fresh?
Is it best deleting extremely poorly performing videos on TikTok? On my main channel I get what I consider a lot of views and when a video gets under 1k views within 2 days I am very tempted to just delete it as it obviously wasnt what my audience wanted etc what are your thoughts on this? Would you delete them or leave them? To me they end up feeling like dead weight.
I dont have exact experience in gaming. I have saw others where they would play League of Legends for years and have a massive subscriber base and worry about the same thing. They did go on to branch out and do extremely well with other games too on their channel. I think its likely all about how you do and slowly doing it versus a sudden change. I did have two channels where the main I wanted to do other content on it but felt it would be best on a separate channel and I ended up having two channels that I just didnt have the energy to maintain. The second channel is now dead sadly but does gain views and subs. I wish I just made a playlist and integrated.
I just say Hey whats up it's (then my channel name) and were playing (on the game name). I could improve upon it 😆
In my experience I find as time goes on they tend to evolve and change like mine was once a lot longer but now its as above with encouragement to like the video and then straight into the content.
I use the free version of Davinci Resolve. It does everything I need it to 😅
Is there a watermark with the free version or something? I heard that colour grading in its meant to be great.
Years back I remember that one of the best ways to get eyes on your YouTube videos was to comment on others channels and videos and people would click through and often watch your content. Related videos were perfect for commenting on. Id often see random facts posted and funny comments (I used to do this myself as well try and deliberately write something funny and relevant to their video and audience to gain comment likes) and be pushed to the top as a top comment. Does anyone still use this as a growth tactic or do you find it isnt worth it any more? Whats your experience of doing this if any? I never hear anyone talking about this these days.
Do you actively post comments on channels to grow your channel? (this is cross platform btw)
I really dont agree with using meta glasses and sharing videos made with them without consent. The people featured dont know theyre being recorded and I would not want to find myself featured on something like this with comments made about my appearance and mocking me. Its like the guys who go up to girls and using pick up techniques on them without consent.
I think the biggest thing is not knowing the persons state of mental health. Some people are in public but are already struggling to get out in the first place and when something like being shared online happens then it certainly wont help them and may put them off going out even more. It does have its positives as I have saw the lad who he complimented his dress and he seemed really happy about it. I really do think gaining consent is necessary. I am curious about the actual legalities of monetising content with people who didnt consent to be filmed in the video. I know public recording in the UK is perfectly legal but as for commercial purposes...
I don't often need to edit on a phone but one I have relied up over time is VN editor. It is fairly simple to use, full of the features you would need and expect and also free with ads.
I just discovered they also have a free desktop version - https://vlognow.me/
What mobile video editing apps do you use and recommend?
I use a free version of adobe premier, been using that for years.
Definitely one of the best for most editing. I have been tempted to try Da Vinci Resolve and the freeish software Lightworks.
Now that I use Premiere there's no way I could go back to Vegas, so much better in every way other than the learning curve but I think its best to start on it than having to move over to it after years in Vegas.
So you’ve just signed up to YouTube and created a channel and you’re looking to upload your first video. You really want to be thinking about setting your first video up for the best chances possible of it taking off. Every single video you post you have tools to use to try and maximise its chances of performing at its best.
One solid piece of advice, make sure to start your video strong as possible! Hook the viewer within the first 10 seconds or you risk them clicking away from your video and losing them.
Starting with the title, you need to come up with a title that is likely to draw attention to the video based on its content and also with most videos you want to try and get indexed in YouTube search for related search terms.
For example, say you created an ASMR video that is mainly you tapping on random objects slowly for 1 hour. A good title for the video may be:
ASMR Tapping Random Trigger Items 1 Hour Slow & Relaxing For Sleep.
Now there are a LOT of videos with similar titles in the niche so this one may not stand out, but it accurately describes the video and when people do click, they are less likely to abandon the video after a few seconds. For example, if the title was irrelevant, this would hurt the chances of it taking off.
Now onto the thumbnail. Designing a thumbnail that actually reflects the video is very important. Make sure not to mislead too much with the thumbnail, although you do have some leeway as you do want to stand out amongst the crowd. You want the thumbnail to be related to the video so it does not mislead and also grabs attention at the same time.
A long time ago bright coloured thumbnails with neons and bright yellows were recommended, but they don't seem to perform as well as they used to now. You can work with the newer A/B testing feature where YouTube will rotate thumbnails, allowing you to see which performs best. This is something I don’t use myself, but when there’s a feature like this it is often worth using.
In the description section, this gives you a chance to let the viewer and YouTube search understand more about your video. Use this section to describe the video content and share any links to your socials. You can naturally add keywords into this section, but it is best not to stuff them for example:
In today’s ASMR video we are tapping slowly on random objects to help you sleep. Relax with me as I tap on everything from a wooden coaster to more scratchy taps on a cardboard box.
Consider what people are searching for when writing your description and cater to them.
Next we have keywords. They’re now hidden away when uploading a video, but I still think using them is best to help YouTube understand what the video is about and to give context. They are less important than they used to be now and many people skip them entirely, but for this video example we could add tags such as ASMR tapping, slow tapping ASMR, ASMR for sleep, ASMR sleep aid, ASMR 1 hour, ASMR relax, ASMR no talking and similar. We don’t need to use all 500 characters available, but adding some helps YouTube understand the video better.
Think about what someone searching on YouTube or Google would actually type to find the video, usually a solution to a problem, and make sure your content matches that intent. Catering fully to that intent will position your video to get better watch time, stronger retention, and ultimately better performance.
These are the basics to focus on when posting your videos. Getting into a pattern of thinking like this helps our videos have the best chance out of the gate and can influence how we make videos too by thinking about our audience and what they want to see.
What do you focus on when uploading your videos? Retention? Thumbnail? Description? Share your thoughts and your own methods when uploading to YouTube.
I would likely get a phone in your circumstances with you already saying you have an old phone that you want to replace soon. A lot of phone cameras are very capable these days and theres a lot of accessories you can get for stabilisation that dont break the bank too. For your usage I would likely get a good phone with a decent camera and shoot in 60fps 1080p or 4k. The 25 Ultra offers this but it is quite expensive, you could still get away with 60fps 1080p on a slightly cheaper model.
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To answer this question myself I have to go back a VERY long time. I have had several channels over so many years and the reasons I create content has always been different. For some channels it was to grow something that felt like mine and a space to let off creative steam which is what my main channel now allows me to do and I have also had channels where the focus was solely providing content in an under served niche and wanting to turn that into a viable income stream. Its always allowed me to create something outside of myself that others can enjoy whether for education or just plain entertainment.
What about you? Share your story of why you do YouTube?
This is something I used to struggle with a lot when I lived with family. There was never a quiet time where I was able to have space to record without shouting in the background, kids screaming at random etc I think all you can do is either wait until nobody is home which can be rare in some households or try your best to get used to people being in the background which really isnt the best depending on content type. If I was doing voiceover narration I would consider driving out somewhere quiet with no one passing and recording it in the car somewhere but thats not always going to be an option for people. I used to have a lot of worries over the background sounds being picked up and also being heard speaking so can fully understand where youre coming from. It is quite hard to overcome but you can get used to it over time by just doing it which is easier said than done.
If you had to start a new TikTok channel what would be your top 3 tips for anyone starting based on your experience to share with a new TikTok Creator?
