You know, networking, stuff like that? It's alright if you don't have much friends. Luckily they always come! Start talking to other YouTubers or ask here aswell, see if anyone wants to make content with you within your demographic. And yes contracts like Machinima and all the networks like maker studios, rev3 games, TGN, and so forth. Sometimes you'll be binded in horrendous contracts that leave your adsense account (how you make money) locked to the network and your intellectual property becomes theirs.
Look through it and if you even smell something off you ask about it. I was a affiliate scout so I'd contact channels without a network, arrange an interview of some sort and I'd discuss the reality of YouTube. Sometimes you'll find more or less shady characters who are willing to go each and every step of the way. Lastly explore your opportunities. If you're not being offered something good you might aswell monetize your videos and manage your own adsense and see how far you get off without network resources.
Ok thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm going to put off Collaboration for a while, as well as signing contract stuff. They wouldn't do much for me right now anyways. I don't think i'm ready for collaborations yet.
As a small-time YouTuber, the only advice I can give from first-hand experience is to
1. Upload somewhat frequently
2. Include your subscribers in the content
3. Talk to other larger than you but still small channel creators to collab
4. Enjoy making your videos!
I got many of my subscribers from my Pokemon videos after communicating with RubyCarbuncIe with a simple question.
(The old YouTube comments, how I miss you...)
What do you mean by include my subscribers in my content? I can't give them shout-outs or anything because It doesn't show me their channel name when I view my subscribers, and I don't have enough people right now for it to really make a difference.
Ok thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm going to put off Collaboration for a while, as well as signing contract stuff. They wouldn't do much for me right now anyways. I don't think i'm ready for collaborations yet.
What do you mean by include my subscribers in my content? I can't give them shout-outs or anything because It doesn't show me their channel name when I view my subscribers, and I don't have enough people right now for it to really make a difference.
I didn't have many when I started off. Maybe do subscriber of the week using the "Fan" function of YouTube. I put them directly in my videos, as you can see on my channel when you scroll past the more recent stuff. Alternatively, you can do little things like replying to them in the comments while you're still small to make them feel like you are indeed listening freqyently to what they say.
What do you mean by include my subscribers in my content? I can't give them shout-outs or anything because It doesn't show me their channel name when I view my subscribers, and I don't have enough people right now for it to really make a difference.
He means include them in games you play, if possible. For example, if you're playing GTA Online, add subscribers as friends and play in friend/crew (if you were to make one) only lobbies. When you're a smaller Youtuber, you can play with subscribers without too much issue. However, once you gain more, it'll be a lot more difficult to play due to trolls and immaturity. People griefing, following you around trying to be in the video, etc. There's a reason big Youtubers don't generally play in public servers/lobbies.
I didn't have many when I started off. Maybe do subscriber of the week using the "Fan" function of YouTube. I put them directly in my videos, as you can see on my channel when you scroll past the more recent stuff. Alternatively, you can do little things like replying to them in the comments while you're still small to make them feel like you are indeed listening freqyently to what they say.
He means include them in games you play, if possible. For example, if you're playing GTA Online, add subscribers as friends and play in friend/crew (if you were to make one) only lobbies. When you're a smaller Youtuber, you can play with subscribers without too much issue. However, once you gain more, it'll be a lot more difficult to play due to trolls and immaturity. People griefing, following you around trying to be in the video, etc. There's a reason big Youtubers don't generally play in public servers/lobbies.
I disagree with subscriber of the week. That can lead to a lot of favoritism accusations, and an unhealthy competition just to get in a video.
I only suggested it because he is still small. It doesn't work for large YTers. Valid concerns though.
He means include them in games you play, if possible. For example, if you're playing GTA Online, add subscribers as friends and play in friend/crew (if you were to make one) only lobbies. When you're a smaller Youtuber, you can play with subscribers without too much issue. However, once you gain more, it'll be a lot more difficult to play due to trolls and immaturity. People griefing, following you around trying to be in the video, etc. There's a reason big Youtubers don't generally play in public servers/lobbies.
I think I'll be waiting for that as well. I can't record gameplay yet and I don't have very many active subs to be able to do that
I think I'll be waiting for that as well. I can't record gameplay yet and I don't have very many active subs to be able to do that
If you do ever do something like this, make sure it's a game like GTA Online or BattleField (these are just examples) where the servers have a lot of room. You do not want to play a game where you play with just one or two subscribers only.
Awesome! Thank you! I was planning on using my actual camera now that I found the charger for it. My webcam likes to auto focus a lot more than was shown in that video, it just so happened that I didn't move around as much. Btw for my cube vlog series is every Saturday a good schedule for it?
Having a fixed schedule seems good to start out with, but be careful not to eventually have too much. Some YouTubers can pull that off since it's their source of income, but if you wanna have a life, you can't release a video everyday.
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Don't argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Is there any point in making Minecraft videos anymore?
I'm serious though. Every day on Youtube 10+ Minecraft videos pop up out of nowhere.
And most of those videos are either badly made. Or boring "Lets plays" Or as I like to call them; "Lets watch people talking"
Should I put up a flame shield...?
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They told me my username is stupid...
AT LEAST IT'S CREATIVE. ( That's what she said. ) I'm so lonely...
Is there any point in making Minecraft videos anymore?
I'm serious though. Every day on Youtube 10+ Minecraft videos pop up out of nowhere.
And most of those videos are either badly made. Or boring "Lets plays" Or as I like to call them; "Lets watch people talking"
Should I put up a flame shield...?
I don't really think there is. There are times when you come across something real unique that someone did with a Minecraft video, but usually that's either in the 3D animation videos, map showcases or redstone videos. I think a lot of people take Minecraft channels as a get rich/popular quick scheme, since a lot of the better known Minecraft Youtubers just make it look really easy, and that's why they're so common now.
I don't really think there is. There are times when you come across something real unique that someone did with a Minecraft video, but usually that's either in the 3D animation videos, map showcases or redstone videos. I think a lot of people take Minecraft channels as a get rich/popular quick scheme, since a lot of the better known Minecraft Youtubers just make it look really easy, and that's why they're so common now.
I think, for me, the 'point' is to find a small crowd that you can entertain and have fun entertaining them. From other replies to this topic I have decided that if 1 person likes my content and style of commentary (that I have yet to fully develop) then maybe a few more will too. It was pretty fun to make the videos I have up now. I want to keep doing it too. It's really fun for me to make them. And as long as it's fun for at least 1 person to watch, then why stop?
Ok thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm going to put off Collaboration for a while, as well as signing contract stuff. They wouldn't do much for me right now anyways. I don't think i'm ready for collaborations yet.
What do you mean by include my subscribers in my content? I can't give them shout-outs or anything because It doesn't show me their channel name when I view my subscribers, and I don't have enough people right now for it to really make a difference.
I didn't have many when I started off. Maybe do subscriber of the week using the "Fan" function of YouTube. I put them directly in my videos, as you can see on my channel when you scroll past the more recent stuff. Alternatively, you can do little things like replying to them in the comments while you're still small to make them feel like you are indeed listening freqyently to what they say.
http://www.youtube.com/user/videomixer98 if you want to see my content.
He means include them in games you play, if possible. For example, if you're playing GTA Online, add subscribers as friends and play in friend/crew (if you were to make one) only lobbies. When you're a smaller Youtuber, you can play with subscribers without too much issue. However, once you gain more, it'll be a lot more difficult to play due to trolls and immaturity. People griefing, following you around trying to be in the video, etc. There's a reason big Youtubers don't generally play in public servers/lobbies.
I disagree with subscriber of the week. That can lead to a lot of favoritism accusations, and an unhealthy competition just to get in a video.
I only suggested it because he is still small. It doesn't work for large YTers. Valid concerns though.
I think I'll be waiting for that as well. I can't record gameplay yet and I don't have very many active subs to be able to do that
If you do ever do something like this, make sure it's a game like GTA Online or BattleField (these are just examples) where the servers have a lot of room. You do not want to play a game where you play with just one or two subscribers only.
Having a fixed schedule seems good to start out with, but be careful not to eventually have too much. Some YouTubers can pull that off since it's their source of income, but if you wanna have a life, you can't release a video everyday.
I'm serious though. Every day on Youtube 10+ Minecraft videos pop up out of nowhere.
And most of those videos are either badly made. Or boring "Lets plays" Or as I like to call them; "Lets watch people talking"
Should I put up a flame shield...?
AT LEAST IT'S CREATIVE. ( That's what she said. ) I'm so lonely...
I don't really think there is. There are times when you come across something real unique that someone did with a Minecraft video, but usually that's either in the 3D animation videos, map showcases or redstone videos. I think a lot of people take Minecraft channels as a get rich/popular quick scheme, since a lot of the better known Minecraft Youtubers just make it look really easy, and that's why they're so common now.
I think, for me, the 'point' is to find a small crowd that you can entertain and have fun entertaining them. From other replies to this topic I have decided that if 1 person likes my content and style of commentary (that I have yet to fully develop) then maybe a few more will too. It was pretty fun to make the videos I have up now. I want to keep doing it too. It's really fun for me to make them. And as long as it's fun for at least 1 person to watch, then why stop?