k0ua
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I have made a couple. Not for money of course. Not for fame. Just to illustrate a technique to help others.
why do they make videos
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MossRoad
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I'd rather watch this video of how to change the window regulator in a Mercury Marquis than read a description of how to do it. In fact, I did watch it, twice, then did it myself and referred to it a couple times while doing it. Fantastic! :thumbsup:
k0ua
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yep, a few days ago I watched a couple of videos on how to rebuild the remote control key fobs on Chrysler and Dodge vehicles. I learned several things, not the least was how to take the stupid thing apart. I successfully cleaned/rebuilt mine. You can learn a LOT from watching YT videos. Not that I cannot learn things on my own, but it is great to let someone else make the mistakes first.
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I have hundreds of youtube video. I am not monetized, have never made a cent from it.
I like to share what I do that some folks may not know how to do. My videos are long, detailed and boring. I am not a personality nor am I trying to entertain or find fame and fortune. I have aspiration of being monetized one day so that I may use any gained monies to buy better cameras and video equipment. I have no fantasies of grandeur. I am to old, fat and not an "expert" at anything.... but I am pretty handy at many things. Not everyone is so handy, and they search out videos that may detail out a task that the person is about to embark upon. And that is exactly why I do it. I also like to share my opinions and experiences with products, such as my tractors and other machines.
That same mentality is likely why I take pride in doing very long and detailed Amazon reviews, and why I like to update reviews after some time passes. I use my real full name on youtube, I am not hiding from anyone. My editing skills still suck, but I am trying to be better. I go by the screen name of Larry M Musgrave on YouTube.
I like to share what I do that some folks may not know how to do. My videos are long, detailed and boring. I am not a personality nor am I trying to entertain or find fame and fortune. I have aspiration of being monetized one day so that I may use any gained monies to buy better cameras and video equipment. I have no fantasies of grandeur. I am to old, fat and not an "expert" at anything.... but I am pretty handy at many things. Not everyone is so handy, and they search out videos that may detail out a task that the person is about to embark upon. And that is exactly why I do it. I also like to share my opinions and experiences with products, such as my tractors and other machines.
That same mentality is likely why I take pride in doing very long and detailed Amazon reviews, and why I like to update reviews after some time passes. I use my real full name on youtube, I am not hiding from anyone. My editing skills still suck, but I am trying to be better. I go by the screen name of Larry M Musgrave on YouTube.
CMV
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Mine are for various reasons. Some to answer questions or just have some info out there for others. When I was tractor shopping I didn't find a lot of good info about the Kioti NX so did a couple short videos talking about it or certain features so others know what they are. Kioti certainly doesn't describe some of the features well on their website or in their literature....
Some are things I want to share with other family members. Like my mom shooting a .45ACP 1911 - lots of family got a kick out of watching that. You can go to my channel & watch it too I guess - I don't care - but intent was to just share it with a few people even though it is there for the world to see.
Some are primarily for me. When I build a silencer & do its first test shoot or direct comparison to a similar commercial one, I may or may not remember the results several years later. It's a nice reference for me to go back and refresh my memory. If others want to be entertained watching it, great, but I put it there for me.
A few are stupid little clips of something running that I was selling. Just a video for potential buyers to hear it crank up & run before deciding to come see it in person. Those are funny because I get all kinds of negative comments - everyone assumes every video they stumble across on youtube is some professional creation made in a Hollywood studio. Just some random clip of an old Jeep idling really pisses people off
But I haven't made a penny on them & don't really care. You have to have X followers/subscribers (1,000 I think) and then so many minutes watched to earn anything. My stuff isn't that interesting....
My analytics show that I shouldn't quit my day job
Some are things I want to share with other family members. Like my mom shooting a .45ACP 1911 - lots of family got a kick out of watching that. You can go to my channel & watch it too I guess - I don't care - but intent was to just share it with a few people even though it is there for the world to see.
Some are primarily for me. When I build a silencer & do its first test shoot or direct comparison to a similar commercial one, I may or may not remember the results several years later. It's a nice reference for me to go back and refresh my memory. If others want to be entertained watching it, great, but I put it there for me.
A few are stupid little clips of something running that I was selling. Just a video for potential buyers to hear it crank up & run before deciding to come see it in person. Those are funny because I get all kinds of negative comments - everyone assumes every video they stumble across on youtube is some professional creation made in a Hollywood studio. Just some random clip of an old Jeep idling really pisses people off
But I haven't made a penny on them & don't really care. You have to have X followers/subscribers (1,000 I think) and then so many minutes watched to earn anything. My stuff isn't that interesting....
My analytics show that I shouldn't quit my day job
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CobyRupert
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I posted a few Youtube videos.
I've done no editing, and lot are shaky with terrible sound. They're for me and anyone (friends/family) I want to share them with.
Actually I've used Youtube as a storage space location. Videos take up huge amounts of memory, so why not let Youtube servers store it instead of my hard drive?
I've done no editing, and lot are shaky with terrible sound. They're for me and anyone (friends/family) I want to share them with.
Actually I've used Youtube as a storage space location. Videos take up huge amounts of memory, so why not let Youtube servers store it instead of my hard drive?
snymat68
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Unless it's cinematic format (24fps). :dance1:
dnw64
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I hope you realize there are settings for each of those situations. When you post a video on YT you have the option of:
Public: anyone who searches may find and watch it.
Link: only those who have the link can access it.
Private: nobody can see it except "you" (whoever logs in under the account that uploaded it).
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As someone who posts to YouTube regularly, I am motivated by multiple things.
1. I want to share what I know and do with people of similar interests. I cannot tell you how much I have learned from others. I used to think machinery was made by some dark magic (not really... but you know) and the more I watch people who make machinery/trailers/tools/equipment and so on, the more it makes sense to me and the more I am driven to make my own stuff (I am very much a beginner in the world of "making things" even if I have a general understanding of how things are built now). Its fun for me. I like the interaction.
2. Information. I find there is a lot of bad information out there. I have seen SO many people bash flux core welding and any 110v welding. I do this stuff in my little workshop and have been able to start making really cool little projects by spending less than $300 on my entire set up. Everyone says you have to run out and buy a Miller or Lincoln $1,500 welder to have some fun fixing and building things in your garage. I am sharing that you don't have to. I also call out bad products when I see them and good products when I find them for reasonable prices. (Tools and equipment and such).
3. Free tools. I was just recently sent a multi-material miter saw that cuts everything from plastic to steel with one blade and a circular saw that does the same. About $300 worth of tools at no cost to me just to feature them in my videos. I now have capabilities for my projects I didn't have before (well I have a chop saw but its nothing compared to this miter saw).
4. Money. I haven't made one cent off of it, but I know people who really put some long term effort into and are living "the good life". Or my dream. If I never make it there. Cool. I am not betting my life off of it. I am still getting a college education and have career plans. If it ever does work out, I don't know if there is a better life than throwing a video together of what I would do every day on my future little farm and making $65K + a year doing what I want to do.
There are a lot of motivations. These are equally probably 1/4 of why I do it. I have been at it for almost 9 months now posting 1 - 2 videos a week, Spending 1-3 hours a video editing and more time filming. If I was doing it entirely for the money, I would have quit by now. It's fun for me. I like the possibilities and opportunities it offers.
Just my two cents.
1. I want to share what I know and do with people of similar interests. I cannot tell you how much I have learned from others. I used to think machinery was made by some dark magic (not really... but you know) and the more I watch people who make machinery/trailers/tools/equipment and so on, the more it makes sense to me and the more I am driven to make my own stuff (I am very much a beginner in the world of "making things" even if I have a general understanding of how things are built now). Its fun for me. I like the interaction.
2. Information. I find there is a lot of bad information out there. I have seen SO many people bash flux core welding and any 110v welding. I do this stuff in my little workshop and have been able to start making really cool little projects by spending less than $300 on my entire set up. Everyone says you have to run out and buy a Miller or Lincoln $1,500 welder to have some fun fixing and building things in your garage. I am sharing that you don't have to. I also call out bad products when I see them and good products when I find them for reasonable prices. (Tools and equipment and such).
3. Free tools. I was just recently sent a multi-material miter saw that cuts everything from plastic to steel with one blade and a circular saw that does the same. About $300 worth of tools at no cost to me just to feature them in my videos. I now have capabilities for my projects I didn't have before (well I have a chop saw but its nothing compared to this miter saw).
4. Money. I haven't made one cent off of it, but I know people who really put some long term effort into and are living "the good life". Or my dream. If I never make it there. Cool. I am not betting my life off of it. I am still getting a college education and have career plans. If it ever does work out, I don't know if there is a better life than throwing a video together of what I would do every day on my future little farm and making $65K + a year doing what I want to do.
There are a lot of motivations. These are equally probably 1/4 of why I do it. I have been at it for almost 9 months now posting 1 - 2 videos a week, Spending 1-3 hours a video editing and more time filming. If I was doing it entirely for the money, I would have quit by now. It's fun for me. I like the possibilities and opportunities it offers.
Just my two cents.
