Just wanted to share an experience I had last year with YouTube. I just saw a post about spec required for a PC for editing. This also links into the “which editing software to choose” theme that’s been discussed recently.
We may not say it, but I’m sure most of us would all quite like our YT channel to do well…to blow up a bit with viewers and subscribers.
I’ve used DJI/Hohem gimbals, different mics, different editing software, home microphones, stands, lighting, different cameras in the last 2 years of being on YT. Watched numerous “how to” channels, studied algorithms, learnt about thumbnails, Titles and keywords, special effects, uploading frequencies, scripts, etc, etc, etc.
To this day, my most successful video was filmed handheld on a phone last minute, I pointed and shot. It wasn’t very informative or interesting (to me). Literally edited it with a few basic cuts and threw a bobbins thumbnail together in minutes. Took about 30 mins of my time start to finish.
It flew to 44K views within 2 weeks. Nothing I’ve done before or after has even come close with tonnes more effort each time. Refreshing my screen was exhilarating in all honesty.
My point is this…we all like to make things look good so that we’re satisfied with our efforts and we want something that we like the look of. That’s what it’s all about. If others like it - great. If not - no worries. Use whatever you can, technology doesn’t always make something perfect. You’re putting a piece of yourself into it so be happy with your efforts and seek help whenever you feel comfortable.
Anyone has any interesting stories about YT then I’m all ears. 