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Same. And it annoys me when they're obviously poor and that the creator hasn't bothered to fix the obvious bits.
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Same. And it annoys me when they're obviously poor and that the creator hasn't bothered to fix the obvious bits.
Yes same, AI voiceover is an instant turnoff for me. They will get better mind and it’ll be harder to tell.
Actually, watching his videos now, it is pretty hard to tell, if I didn’t know a Brit had made it, I probably wouldn’t have noticed.
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Pretty cool those videos, production is nice (apart from the typos
). Gaming the algo is the trick, getting your CTR up over 7% is kinda the tipping point where it’ll keep pushing the video at people.
Took a full year to get monetised for me, although the first six months I was posting stuff that wasn’t getting any traction. Found a formula now that regularly gets 1k views on the initial algo pump.
For those interested :
Pulp Friction Climbing
Climber based in Derbyshire, primarily gritstone trad climbing, but with a bit of everything bouldering, adventure trad in Morocco, gear reviews, training.
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See, it's super noticeable to me, sounds very processed and very voice-for-radio like.
It’s a lot better than it used to be, if I wasn’t looking out for it I wouldn’t have noticed straight away. As it got a bit further on there are a few things that sounded odd.
Come a long way since the basic robovoice voiceovers
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I use play.ht for a lot of guide VO work (before we get a real person to do the actual recording). One of the better ones I've used and has fewer limits than others I've tried.
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What always signals it to me is numbers and/or dates. They aren't handled well with AI voices
Tbh, I kinda do the same
I was originally just playing around with Premiere because I pay for the CC licence already, didn't want to splash the cash on hardware that would just gather dust if I got bored making them.If the subsequent videos had as many views as the first one, I would've got to it but I guess it's about trusting the process and enjoying it regardless of the outcome.
Will check out your channel tonightPulp Friction Climbing
Climber based in Derbyshire, primarily gritstone trad climbing, but with a bit of everything bouldering, adventure trad in Morocco, gear reviews, training.
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Hello all!
I've done a fair bit over the years (see my other threads - one of the biggest was starting and then selling a fairly successful business) and I figured it's finally time to have a go at a bit of content creation.
Over the years I've made a few videos for the business and helped family members with their content, but given my fairly broad spectrum of interests (cars, tech and travel being the big 3) I thought I'd finally pull my finger out and get creating.
Any thoughts are welcome - the intro on the first couple of videos is a bit waffly but I've cut that right down on the latest few. Also trying my hand at a couple of shorts but that's not something I'll probably pursue much in the long term.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByFluffyUK
I'll have a scroll through the thread and give feedback on others this evening too.
I've done a fair bit over the years (see my other threads - one of the biggest was starting and then selling a fairly successful business) and I figured it's finally time to have a go at a bit of content creation.
Over the years I've made a few videos for the business and helped family members with their content, but given my fairly broad spectrum of interests (cars, tech and travel being the big 3) I thought I'd finally pull my finger out and get creating.
Any thoughts are welcome - the intro on the first couple of videos is a bit waffly but I've cut that right down on the latest few. Also trying my hand at a couple of shorts but that's not something I'll probably pursue much in the long term.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByFluffyUK
I'll have a scroll through the thread and give feedback on others this evening too.
I'm trying to get some videos back out there as YouTube emailed me a couple of weeks back saying they were on the verge of demonetising my channel. When I looked, my last video was November and in fact I've only published 3 videos in the last 12 months. Popped one out last night and have another simple video I'll get done in the next week or so. It's not entirely clear what threshold I need to stay above.
My problem is, I started off as a Tech review site (specifically Android devices) and I'm kinda pivoting to cycling videos, which is a little weird I guess. I don't think I'm allowed to link to the channel still, as it's monetised and self promotion isn't allowed on the forum.
My problem is, I started off as a Tech review site (specifically Android devices) and I'm kinda pivoting to cycling videos, which is a little weird I guess. I don't think I'm allowed to link to the channel still, as it's monetised and self promotion isn't allowed on the forum.
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As a viewer, I do the following:
I stumble across an interesting video (thanks to the algorithm serving it up) and decide to watch the creator's content, usually starting at the beginning.
The creator is usually full of genuine enthusiasm about their subject, and the videos are interesting.
Then, inevitably, they start churning out more and more videos without decent content. Just a click bait title, big intro, sponsored ad and a plea to subscribe.
I see this time and time again and am now quite experienced at seeing the tipping point and unsubscribing, knowing what the rest of the content will be.
I stumble across an interesting video (thanks to the algorithm serving it up) and decide to watch the creator's content, usually starting at the beginning.
The creator is usually full of genuine enthusiasm about their subject, and the videos are interesting.
Then, inevitably, they start churning out more and more videos without decent content. Just a click bait title, big intro, sponsored ad and a plea to subscribe.
I see this time and time again and am now quite experienced at seeing the tipping point and unsubscribing, knowing what the rest of the content will be.
There's an understandable tipping point where if you decide you want to actually try and make a living from your channel, you have to start optimising for revenue.....and that means adverts, sponsorships, subscriber begging, etc.
Happy I've cracked the handling of the 6k footage from my new camera, now all 1:1 4k on all streams. Quality is bang on.
I have started getting companies reaching out to me for a sponsorship opportunities. Doing a video for a book publisher soon (it's a climbing book).
Making $50 a month from one review video affiliate link still, and the £40 or so average from Youtube. Subs continue to trundle upwards.
I need to do more review content which is evergreen and just keeps earning, but it's hard to find the time to get in the right frame of mind to talk to the camera after a day of work.
Having a bit of a turning point with the Youtube. It's reached a point where I've got a decent enough audience that I'm getting commercial opportunities presented to me. I don't really have any desire to try and make a living off it, so the money coming in is just a bonus.
I also have all the climbing gear I could ever need, so I'm considering starting to do giveaways of kit with the AliExpress/YouTube revenue that's coming in. Be kinda nice to find a way to get it to people that are struggling financially, but not sure how to go about that....have considered even going registered charity/non-profit? Decisions.
This last video was a mega-classic climb, and earned me a nice hardback book from an adventure book publisher
I also have all the climbing gear I could ever need, so I'm considering starting to do giveaways of kit with the AliExpress/YouTube revenue that's coming in. Be kinda nice to find a way to get it to people that are struggling financially, but not sure how to go about that....have considered even going registered charity/non-profit? Decisions.
This last video was a mega-classic climb, and earned me a nice hardback book from an adventure book publisher
Congratulations! Have you considered having a drone tracking you?
I did have a drone for a while, but never used it much and so sold it on.
The noise is annoying mainly, but also I don’t have a cameraman to pilot it, I set up my cameras, then hit record and quickly go tie in and get on with the climb. I don’t have to think about the cameras after that, and I wouldn’t want to, as I’m often in quite dangerous situations and wouldn’t want to risk being distracted by a drone playing up.
Another one is posting too many videos. It's like eating the same dinner for a fortnight.
YouTube is targeting binge watching short videos. Whereas I want long form videos of something interesting but not that often. Bit like a weekly TV show. That's the sweet spot.
Hey folks - kinda new to this but thought I'd say 'Hi'.
Having undoubtedly spent thousands of hours watching other car restoration channels, decided to have a go myself.
- https://www.youtube.com/@blackdenclassic/videos - BlackdenClassic
Was particularly inspired by https://www.youtube.com/@SimonFordman with his ASMR, artsy and cinematic, long form videos. No talking, just the noise of spanners, the world going by and really nice cinematography and shots.
Started recording the progress of the restoration of my 1959 Rover P4 100. Initially suspension rebuild and most recently an engine refresh.
As time has gone on, my filming and editing skills have increased, and I'm spending more time thinking about good shots, framing, lighting and editing a more polished video.
Personally I'd say the quality of my content has increased - but this hasn't necessarily meant an increase in views...
My first video
has clocked 3000 views and 34k impressions. But views stagnated to around 1,300 views and 16k impressions.
My most recent video, despite me thinking it's about my best -
has only 700 ish views and 10k impressions....
I was particular irked when a new channel, with 1 video, (I'd say - ) worse editing and questionable content from a technical / mechanics perspective, recently clocked up 12k views.
Now, I know my content falls down on the 'story-telling' front, the above channels I've referenced produce content that very much has a beginning and an end, one video charting getting a car from wreck to back on the road. Whereas my content is more of an ad-hoc charting of a project, with videos loosely being suspension rebuild, then engine bottom-end rebuild, then cylinder head rebuild etc - so I guess that's a turn off for viewer, but the I feel like the algorithm just isn't pushing my content. My analytics in terms of demographic is identical from the first video to the last.
So yeah...
Just wondering if anyone had any advice, any views or comments on my content and channel. It's something I enjoy doing, but would be great If i could make it more of a success.
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Having undoubtedly spent thousands of hours watching other car restoration channels, decided to have a go myself.
- https://www.youtube.com/@blackdenclassic/videos - BlackdenClassic
Was particularly inspired by https://www.youtube.com/@SimonFordman with his ASMR, artsy and cinematic, long form videos. No talking, just the noise of spanners, the world going by and really nice cinematography and shots.
Started recording the progress of the restoration of my 1959 Rover P4 100. Initially suspension rebuild and most recently an engine refresh.
As time has gone on, my filming and editing skills have increased, and I'm spending more time thinking about good shots, framing, lighting and editing a more polished video.
Personally I'd say the quality of my content has increased - but this hasn't necessarily meant an increase in views...
My first video
My most recent video, despite me thinking it's about my best -
I was particular irked when a new channel, with 1 video, (I'd say - ) worse editing and questionable content from a technical / mechanics perspective, recently clocked up 12k views.
Now, I know my content falls down on the 'story-telling' front, the above channels I've referenced produce content that very much has a beginning and an end, one video charting getting a car from wreck to back on the road. Whereas my content is more of an ad-hoc charting of a project, with videos loosely being suspension rebuild, then engine bottom-end rebuild, then cylinder head rebuild etc - so I guess that's a turn off for viewer, but the I feel like the algorithm just isn't pushing my content. My analytics in terms of demographic is identical from the first video to the last.
So yeah...
Just wondering if anyone had any advice, any views or comments on my content and channel. It's something I enjoy doing, but would be great If i could make it more of a success.
BlackdenClassic
I'm often found in my garage, wielding a spanner on various makes and models of classic and vintage car - Come and join me there, as I work on classic cars of all shapes, sizes and ages, in particularly my 1959 Rover P4 - ' Aunt Mey'. No thrills, no antics, or japes, just chilled out, quiet...
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Just wondering if anyone had any advice, any views or comments on my content and channel. It's something I enjoy doing, but would be great If i could make it more of a success.
BlackdenClassic
I'm often found in my garage, wielding a spanner on various makes and models of classic and vintage car - Come and join me there, as I work on classic cars of all shapes, sizes and ages, in particularly my 1959 Rover P4 - ' Aunt Mey'. No thrills, no antics, or japes, just chilled out, quiet...
I had a brief look, and I'm glad you didn't run over your dog in the first few minutes!!
Are you using any sources to get traffic from outside YouTube? Think X and Instagram.
You could really tap into the tranquil and relaxing niche. You could be marketing your videos of "1 hr of relaxing viewing watching me restore my old car - no commentary". There is a niche for this, people are looking for something relaxing to play in the background.
As you say, telling a story can be a good way of increasing views, as story-based content is very popular, Mat Armstrong being the master of this currently, although there's a bigger audience for Lamborghinis than Rover P4's!
Those are pretty good numbers for a new channel with only 11 videos. Consistency and time will pay off. ASMR car restoration is pretty nicheHey folks - kinda new to this but thought I'd say 'Hi'.
Having undoubtedly spent thousands of hours watching other car restoration channels, decided to have a go myself.
- https://www.youtube.com/@blackdenclassic/videos - BlackdenClassic
Was particularly inspired by https://www.youtube.com/@SimonFordman with his ASMR, artsy and cinematic, long form videos. No talking, just the noise of spanners, the world going by and really nice cinematography and shots.
Started recording the progress of the restoration of my 1959 Rover P4 100. Initially suspension rebuild and most recently an engine refresh.
As time has gone on, my filming and editing skills have increased, and I'm spending more time thinking about good shots, framing, lighting and editing a more polished video.
Personally I'd say the quality of my content has increased - but this hasn't necessarily meant an increase in views...
My first videohas clocked 3000 views and 34k impressions. But views stagnated to around 1,300 views and 16k impressions.
My most recent video, despite me thinking it's about my best -has only 700 ish views and 10k impressions....
I was particular irked when a new channel, with 1 video, (I'd say - ) worse editing and questionable content from a technical / mechanics perspective, recently clocked up 12k views.
Now, I know my content falls down on the 'story-telling' front, the above channels I've referenced produce content that very much has a beginning and an end, one video charting getting a car from wreck to back on the road. Whereas my content is more of an ad-hoc charting of a project, with videos loosely being suspension rebuild, then engine bottom-end rebuild, then cylinder head rebuild etc - so I guess that's a turn off for viewer, but the I feel like the algorithm just isn't pushing my content. My analytics in terms of demographic is identical from the first video to the last.
So yeah...
Just wondering if anyone had any advice, any views or comments on my content and channel. It's something I enjoy doing, but would be great If i could make it more of a success.
BlackdenClassic
I'm often found in my garage, wielding a spanner on various makes and models of classic and vintage car - Come and join me there, as I work on classic cars of all shapes, sizes and ages, in particularly my 1959 Rover P4 - ' Aunt Mey'. No thrills, no antics, or japes, just chilled out, quiet...
You'd probably build more of an audience if you were narrating it, gives more of a connection to the viewership. Talking on camera is painful at first but you get used to it.
Videos are really nicely shot and produced though, good audio. I think if you just keep doing what you're doing the audience will come.