why do they make videos

[1930]

Im wondering why people like ( Im not gonna mention names ) make videos on You tube, whats their incentive? Making these videos takes an incredible amount of time, in my opinion they have given up alot of their privacy, they are exposing and putting at risk their families cause of all the scum that walks the planet so why do people do this.

Im assuming they are getting paid......OK I dont understand who is paying them and how it could be such an ungodly amount that they are willing to push thru.

They are getting equipment in some cases by tractor manufacturers......do they get to keep it when their contract expires.

Some of these people have hundreds of you tube videos meaning literally thousands of hours. Are these people rich already? I cant find the time to even watch all their videos.

 

[oosik]

It may be a hobby. It might be so people will acknowledge their skills. Maybe it's even to help folks who have problems.

I have never gone to UTube except for links off TBN posts.

 

[daugen]

I don't watch any television at all, can't stand commercials, so I use the Internet for entertainment, primarily YouTube. Yes, it's amazing how many videos there are out there. Some, like Millennial Farmer, seem to like the spotlight, some seem to like showing off, some want to help by making how to videos, which personally I have found very helpful not being a mechanic and having lots of equipment to maintain. I think a recent game changer has been the use of drones. The pictures they take are just amazing and perhaps there are some Proud Papas out there trying to show their cool video skills.

The money comes in with subscribers. If you get over a certain count, you start getting paid and how that works I don't know. I thought I read you need 30K subscribers before that happens. That's when the annoying ads at the start of videos come in, each time the ad runs, likely a little money is paid. I bet those million count subscribers are getting a hefty advertising check so perhaps you can earn a living doing this.
I always have my mouse set to click on Skip Ads.

Car accidents seem to be very popular, a trend I think started because it seems every Russian has a video recorder on their dash, since they all seem to drive like crazy people and have constant accidents. Police chases are big too. Ultimately it's likely follow the money, if you get enough subscribers, you get money, a nice second job for some.

 

[Utopia Texas]

Probably starts as a hobby. Think of the thousands of hours folks spend with free time on hunting, fishing, gardening, rebuilding old cars, cooking etc. What pleases some is boring to others. A few years back a couple Utubed their 6 year old son critiquing toys so other parents would not spend their money on toys their children would only play with for a few minutes. That family are now multi millionaires because of the start of that first video.
I believe some do it for their ego because it makes them feel important. Some of the information given out is incorrect and sometimes plain dangerous. In my opinion a cell phone and Utube link up does not make one a expert!

 

[thepumpguysc]

I've asked the same thing on various forums.. but only about inj. pump repair.
& its obvious from the first MINUTE that the person dong the video has NO CLUE on how to repair an inj. pump..
WHY would u show yourself doing something that's obviously WRONG.?? & want people to follow your lead..??
It ASTOUNDS ME..
I've heard it said that.. the people making the videos just like to hear themselves talk..??
That's not to say that there ARE very helpful videos online.. its just the ones on inj. pumps ARE BAD..
You wouldn't believe the calls & emails I get from folks saying>> "I watched that vid. on utube from Bundy Bear & now my tractor wont start, can u help me??".. lol

 

[Thomas]

Just doing there thing...some are interesting,great tips and some :confused2:

 

[daugen]

I've asked the same thing on various forums.. but only about inj. pump repair.
& its obvious from the first MINUTE that the person dong the video has NO CLUE on how to repair an inj. pump..
WHY would u show yourself doing something that's obviously WRONG.?? & want people to follow your lead..??
It ASTOUNDS ME..
I've heard it said that.. the people making the videos just like to hear themselves talk..??
That's not to say that there ARE very helpful videos online.. its just the ones on inj. pumps ARE BAD..
You wouldn't believe the calls & emails I get from folks saying>> "I watched that vid. on utube from Bundy Bear & now my tractor wont start, can u help me??".. lol

I agree. You know the video is fishy when they have disabled comments below, so the mistakes can't be pointed out.
There's an old saying, give them a light and they'll follow it anywhere...
Perfect example of GIGO: garbage in, garbage out

 

[Diggin It]

I think they're trying to meet Bob Saget.

 

[Jchonline]

Actually money is paid from views, not subscribers. However it is reasonable to believe that in most cases the more subscribers you have the more views you get. The exception is “viral” videos...or those that get circulated rapidly on the internet via other methods and have thousands/millions of views.

It does take a great deal of time to edit the videos after the footage is taken, and to stage the scenes. In addition video equipment is also expensive.

As far as real money...Youtube has become a haven for product placement advertising. Creators get free tools to “review” or are paid for using them in so many videos over time. These things behind the scenes are what worry me the most. Of course the Creator will try and stay unbiased........but when you are getting paid for it you just cant say a bunch of negative stuff about a product. Perhaps you can just not review that product at all and refuse.

To me it is shaky ground...but almost everyone has a goal of getting viewers, getting advertisers, getting paid. I do watch it a bunch...but have no illusions about the content or what is happening behind the scenes.

For quite a while advertisers on Youtube had no real control of how their money was spent or when videos showed (kind of like google web search ads). However in recent years it was exposed that ads were showing on what videos that advertisers found extremely inappropriate (kids toys on some **** videos or what have you) and they took all of their money out. Youtube was forced to drastically remodel the advertising methodology...and I think the good Creators took a big hit to income. Hence the product advertising contracts with individual companies came to be....and is now the norm.

 

[TheMadOne]

Im wondering why people like ( Im not gonna mention names ) make videos on You tube, whats their incentive? Making these videos takes an incredible amount of time, in my opinion they have given up alot of their privacy, they are exposing and putting at risk their families cause of all the scum that walks the planet so why do people do this.

Im assuming they are getting paid......OK I dont understand who is paying them and how it could be such an ungodly amount that they are willing to push thru.

They are getting equipment in some cases by tractor manufacturers......do they get to keep it when their contract expires.

Some of these people have hundreds of you tube videos meaning literally thousands of hours. Are these people rich already? I cant find the time to even watch all their videos.

It really depends on the person. Being able to upload a video is a very new thing. There are people who want to use it as a revenue stream, through ads and sponsor spots. There are others who find filming and editing a fun hobby but who could never do it as an actual job. Others genuinely want to share their experiences with you, and video is the best format to do so.

Each channel will be a combination of the above along with likely personal motivations. It doesn't take that much time to do a simple cut together video. Just watching a handful of a channel's content will tell you a lot about why they make videos.