Bass Fishing Forum

Previously on Ultimate Basser's turned YouTubers's support thread (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=155517.0),,,,  we followed a small group of Ultimate Bass members that decided to create their own unique bass fishing YouTube Channels. Here are there stories,,,, Better yet,,,, follow this thread and get to know the creators  ;)

In July of 2021, the Ultimate Basser's turned Youtuber's support thread  (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=155517.0)was created for any UB member who had a YouTube channel or was thinking of creating a YouTube channel and needed a place to ask questions. Little did I know the thread was going to take off and help so many of us.

Chapter 2  will be a continuance of the previous thread, however the topics based on the current trend of discussions will be more along the lines of the nuts and bolts in understanding analytics, along with various technical aspects of YouTube.

Last but not least, I wanted to say "thank you" to all the UB members who took the time to post and shared information on the 2021 thread. Your contributions were all greatly appreciated.  ~beer~ ~c~

and with that, good luck to all the creators in 2022, may your YouTube channels kick ass!!  ~beer~

This is where I will summarize the first 6 months of pain.... ~b~

Here's a valuable 2022 tip when you want to capture an important moment while shooting your videos. Remember to press the stop/record button!!
Man,,, what I silly rookie mistake.  ~b~ ~b~ I lost the footage of the most important part of my video yesterday because I got caught up with all the excitement of landing a great fish, and the 5 minute loop expired.  :'( :'( :'( All the great footage was on that 5 min loop!!  :( 
The good news is, all the other good stuff is intact. Whew, so all is not lost.

Rookie! 

I did that Monday...Geesh.

Here's an organizational tip, open a new 2022 YT file for your 2022 videos.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 01, 2022, 09:19:26 AM
Here's an organizational tip, open a new 2022 YT file for your 2022 videos.

I usually do mine monthly, easier to sift through.

Well I started the year by going over the 400 subscriber mark last night. Lots of bored folks out there.

My very first arrowhead hunting video last summer I found a good one, hit record, and apparently DIDN'T hit record. I thought later that I could re-create the moment, but that would turn me into an actor. Which I ain't.

Dale

Finished editing yesterday's outing, like I figured, I lost the footage landing the big bass, but I did have a couple of other clips that showed glimpses of the bass, so I tied those in as B-roll. Hopefully I pulled that off Ok.

I still have to finish editing this past Wed's Lake O outing. That trip wasn't as nearly as productive as yesterdays trip.  ;)

Just got done reading the 24 pages from the Chapter 1 thread. This was a great idea! I wish I would have been more active here in 2021.

For me, I haven't uploaded a video since May '21. I really just didn't get out on the water much and being busy in other ways sort of killed my drive to make any videos. However, I pumped out at least 60 videos in 2020 (maybe a lot more, I really don't know) and was really making great strides. Currently, I am sitting at 920(ish) subscribers. To be clear, I am not working towards monetization. That has never been my motivation. However, I do believe that anything I do should be done to the best of my abilities. If that means that I do well enough to make a few pennies off of YouTube, I won't be upset with that.

Quote from: Steve81 on January 02, 2022, 12:12:05 AM
Just got done reading the 24 pages from the Chapter 1 thread. This was a great idea! I wish I would have been more active here in 2021.

For me, I haven't uploaded a video since May '21. I really just didn't get out on the water much and being busy in other ways sort of killed my drive to make any videos. However, I pumped out at least 60 videos in 2020 (maybe a lot more, I really don't know) and was really making great strides. Currently, I am sitting at 920(ish) subscribers. To be clear, I am not working towards monetization. That has never been my motivation. However, I do believe that anything I do should be done to the best of my abilities. If that means that I do well enough to make a few pennies off of YouTube, I won't be upset with that.

Happy you enjoyed the thread Steve. Great to see your back. I remember when you were cranking out videos in 2020. I'm sure you can share valuable video tips for many of us to learn from. Welcome back.  ~beer~

I for sure don't understand a thing you guys are doing, but I sure enjoy watching your vids!  I hope 2022 is productive fishing and filming for all involved!  May a double digit catch be in all your future filming!

Quote from: big g on January 02, 2022, 01:11:09 PM
I for sure don't understand a thing you guys are doing, but I sure enjoy watching your vids!  I hope 2022 is productive fishing and filming for all involved!  May a double digit catch be in all your future filming!

I for one appreciate your support George, thank you!!

My first video of 2022 just dropped. Titled: One Bait, One Phenomenal Result. Let's see how this one does.

Its funny how videos are perceived. From the creators standpoint you feel you did a great job with the work and receive very little views, next video you feel you did an ok job and the video takes off. Crazy.

I just published my first of 2022.  A colab of sorts between AE Fishing and UB.  We will see how it works.

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Quote from: FD on January 02, 2022, 06:46:49 PM
I just published my first of 2022.  A colab of sorts between AE Fishing and UB.  We will see how it works.

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It's working. Well done.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 02, 2022, 02:31:15 PM
My first video of 2022 just dropped. Titled: One Bait, One Phenomenal Result. Let's see how this one does.

Its funny how videos are perceived. From the creators standpoint you feel you did a great job with the work and receive very little views, next video you feel you did an ok job and the video takes off. Crazy.

I feel the opposite about my videos. Rarely do I feel like I have a good, finished product. Now the reviews or the comments may reflect otherwise but I always feel like I should have done a better job.

The thing that surprised me the most that a great day of fishing doesn't necessarily translate into a great fishing video. Those particular occasions are the videos that take the most care when editing.

A couple of personal tips when creating videos:

1) Try to tell a story: For a lot of guys that make videos, what the viewer gets is more of a highlight video of the angler's day on the water. I find that what most viewers actually want (myself included) is to feel like they were right there with you. It is hard to feel that way simply by watching a highlight reel. I mean, think about any major sports game that you watched on television. If it was a good game, you probably felt very invested in the game. Yet when you watched the highlights of that same game later, it just didn't feel the same. It's like the highlight just missed the "it" factor that the full game had. Now take that same mindset and think about the best fishing videos you have watched. To me, the best ones have been when the angler has taken me through everything (good and bad) that has happened through the day.

To spin this into my own videos, I always note things and voice them to the camera. Things like how I am noticing bait movements or the lack of bait, the changing conditions, reasonings as to why I think the bite is picking up/slowing down compared to earlier in the day. I do all of these little actions to get the viewer to feel like they are in the boat with me. That way, when things are going well or something incredible happens, the viewer feels like they were apart of that day. I can go way deeper into this topic if anyone is interested. I am likely to run out of internet if I keep going, though.

2) Get used to talking to the camera: I think that this is one of the hardest parts for most of us. Nobody likes feeling like an idiot and this definitely has that effect. Then again, if you are like me and do about 15 things that prove you are an idiot before you even put pants on in the morning, then this is less of an issue than you might think. Personally, I talk to the camera by imagining that I am talking to you guys. This helps me by playing into my first topic. Let's say I'm doing a video about skipping a jig under docks (which is a real thing; I have a video about that somewhere out there). As I am coming up on the dock, I'll talk to the camera (doesn't matter if it is chest mounted or somewhere else) about potential targets/bass holding areas or maybe the priority I would give to said targets. If I am using a chest mounted camera, I'll use my rod to point out exactly what I am talking about. In videos that are purely just about a day of trying to figure the fish out, I like to stop and do just a quick couple minute breakdown of how the day is going so far. This helps the viewer relate to how much time has passed by and allows them to sort of "get in my head" as far as my thoughts on the day are concerned.

Good stuff Steve, thank you for sharing.  ~c~

Great Stuff Steve!  You are right on the money about telling a story and putting in the work on the editing side.

Here as some of the comments from my latest video that absolutely confirms your approach.  I have always tried to teach instead of just posting fish catching videos.

In the video I released yesterday, I asked my viewers to comment on what they liked about my channel and here is what they have said so far.

"I would say it's "real" fishing. Not catching 10lbers every cast and you fish heavily pressured bodies of water which says you ain't afraid of a challenge. Keep it up man tight lines"

"Love the explanations on the techniques and the the different areas you fish , the fact you you don't edit out when you're not catching them. You show it just like it is , keep up the good work."

"I like that fact that you give out free guide trips to veterans it's nice to see people giving back to the people that fought for are country. And I like that you interact with your subscribers it's nice to be noticed and acknowledged. And it's also nice that you give out tips to help us get on a few extra fish. And you also put effort into your videos, your videos are always Quality and I really enjoy them."

"I like how you explain what your doing and why. You fish the same waters I do. Its nice to see someone fishing some of the exact same spots. Makes me fell like I have some idea how to bass fish. You don't come across like your pushing anything."

"Thanks for the video. I have been wanting to fish tenoroc but I want to go in the yak I hope they will put me somewhere good out of the wind. Hope I win the rod!!"

"Came across while on research of my local Lake Toho you explained moving water vs running water and your little battles with Nathan on deck makes the channel entertaining cool style AE best underrated central Florida channel keep it going..."

"Lee, great video again!  I love watching your videos because you are teaching us how to fish - not just showing us you can catch fish - by breaking down a lake and the conditions to explain where and how the fish might be biting."

"Great stuff for those of us that are eager to learn."

"My favorite thing about your channel is that you do not edit your bad days. It makes me feel a lot better when I have bad days and makes me less discouraged. I mostly get my but kicked at Kissimmee but I learn a lot from you. Keep up the good work and I will stick around. 🤣"



As Lou can confirm, when I started this channel I did not care about catching fish on camera.  It's nice but not required to meet my goal.  I believe that I am in the Edu-Tainment category.  Entertain you enough that you don't realize that you are learning something in the process.  One of my favorite comments has been "I was so entertained that I was shocked when the video ended and it was 16 minutes long."

@Steve - Post a link to your channel.  I want to watch your stuff!

FD

Edu-Tainment,,, I like that. Good stuff.  ~beer~

I turned on YT last night to watch Lou's video (I didn't realize Lee had a new one also). Watched it, ENJOYED IT (great cover on the big bass mistake!) and then when it was done, there was LEE, all ready to watch also. Better than network TV. Not even close (says a guy who hasn't watched network TV since MASH went off the air).

Someday me and Florida are gonna have a get-together.

And those phosphate pits? I'd feel like I was at home there. Wait a minute- grass and pads and reeds... I'd still feel at home. It's bass fishin'. Peace.

Dale

Wrapped up editing my Lake Okeechobee video. I fished Lake O mid week last week, but the fishing was so s,,,l,,,o,,,w that I pushed back editing and moved my latest Marshlands outing to the front of the editing line.  lo lo  I'll drop that video later this week.

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Look what arrived today!!

Cool!  You are going to love it.

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Quote from: FD on January 03, 2022, 06:59:57 AM

As Lou can confirm, when I started this channel I did not care about catching fish on camera.  It's nice but not required to meet my goal.  I believe that I am in the Edu-Tainment category.  Entertain you enough that you don't realize that you are learning something in the process.  One of my favorite comments has been "I was so entertained that I was shocked when the video ended and it was 16 minutes long."

@Steve - Post a link to your channel.  I want to watch your stuff!

FD

Edu-tainment! I love it! That's exactly what we should all be shooting for!

Here is my channel. I hope the link works. I am on a gov't computer and YouTube is blocked. However, I had this link in my UB profile.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHq0fhKlYYFn0fBnIJDTUoQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHq0fhKlYYFn0fBnIJDTUoQ)

It worked, I just subscribed!

Quote from: FD on January 04, 2022, 05:03:15 AM
It worked, I just subscribed!

I subscribed to your's as well. I'm jealous of your lakes. Those are the kinds of waters that I want to fish every day!

Any chance we could pin a list of all the member's channels?  I'd like to make sure I've subbed to everyone's.

Quote from: Scott McGehee on January 04, 2022, 07:56:13 AM
Any chance we could pin a list of all the member's channels?  I'd like to make sure I've subbed to everyone's.

That's a good idea Scott. Welcome to the thread. I will move your suggestions up the chain and see how we can do this. Thank you.

Why not start a sticky thread in the video section and keep it up to date there.

Quote from: Pferox on January 04, 2022, 08:40:22 AM
Why not start a sticky thread in the video section and keep it up to date there.

Excellent ideas. As I mentioned, I will move these ideas up the chain and discuss with Admin.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 04, 2022, 08:21:07 AM

Quote from: Scott McGehee on January 04, 2022, 07:56:13 AM
Any chance we could pin a list of all the member's channels?  I'd like to make sure I've subbed to everyone's.

That's a good idea Scott. Welcome to the thread. I will move your suggestions up the chain and see how we can do this. Thank you.

I read through most of last years post and tried to pick up everyone, but I'm pretty sure I missed some.

Subscribed Steve.

Dale

Another thing that I think helps a video is an intro (introduction) and an outro (a summary) to begin and end each video. I believe the into is especially important because it kind of sets expectations for the viewer. By starting the video by saying something along the lines of "We are on Lake X with X conditions. I am going to try to catch them doing X today" it gives the viewer something like a starting point on how they think the day on the water should go. And then if you had to make adjustments throughout the day to find success (and assuming you mentioned that in the video) then the viewer tends to find some engagement due to seeing how the angler reacted to those conditions.

As far as the outro goes, I don't consider it quite as important but it is helpful to bring the day together. It's also useful to describe somethings you noticed throughout the day that you might not have mentioned or a s a great opportunity to describe in detail a certain lure or pattern that was successful.

Additionally, I like to do something like a middle of the trip breakdown to sort of bridge the gap. I use it to talk about how the day has gone compared to what I expected when it started and how I plan to adjust. It also allows the viewer to get an understanding of how much time has passed by in the day. Without it, it can be hard to tell that 4 hours have passed and the temperature has dropped by simply watching a 15 minute video.

My latest video drops today at 4pm Eastern Time. Titled Lake Okeechobee: Slow fishing? Fish Slow. This was a tough video to edit. Not because of the complexity of the video, but simply because of how challenging the bite was. Anglers become conditioned especially with YT, in thinking that every outing on Lake Okeechobee or the Kissimmee Chain of lakes anglers catch 10 lb bass and/or a 30 lb sack, nothing can be further from the truth. Case in point, my video.  lo lo Enjoy!!

My latest drops in a minute.   Completely different style with a specific goal in mind.

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Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 04, 2022, 08:47:29 AM

Quote from: Pferox on January 04, 2022, 08:40:22 AM
Why not start a sticky thread in the video section and keep it up to date there.

Excellent ideas. As I mentioned, I will move these ideas up the chain and discuss with Admin.

It's coming in Dock Talk.  Still working on some details to keep from getting over run by YouTubers that don't post anything but their videos.

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Lee, I love the classroom stuff. I've obviously done some myself, and I hope it works better for you. That was about perfect- the only thing better, and I know it will come in time, would to be to interject video at the salient points. Great stuff, sir. I can see a guy like me coming to Florida and following your road map the whole way. Yes sir.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 06, 2022, 09:06:01 PM
Lee, I love the classroom stuff. I've obviously done some myself, and I hope it works better for you. That was about perfect- the only thing better, and I know it will come in time, would to be to interject video at the salient points. Great stuff, sir. I can see a guy like me coming to Florida and following your road map the whole way. Yes sir.

Dale

Thanks Dale.  I had some vid clips in mind to put in but I was running short on time. 

Would that have made a better video?  Absolutely.  Should I have spent the time to add the other pieces. Probably.

But with the intent of this particular video, timing was critical..  I'm starting to build a connection with my core group of about 150 viewers.  I wanted it published by 7 pm on Thursday so they would have this info for the weekend.

Will that hurt the long term performance of this one video.  Yep!

Was it worth it to help my community to possibly catch more fish this weekend?  You know the answer to that question....and you would have done the same.

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Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 06, 2022, 12:42:12 PM
My latest video drops today at 4pm Eastern Time. Titled Lake Okeechobee: Slow fishing? Fish Slow. This was a tough video to edit. Not because of the complexity of the video, but simply because of how challenging the bite was. Anglers become conditioned especially with YT, in thinking that every outing on Lake Okeechobee or the Kissimmee Chain of lakes anglers catch 10 lb bass and/or a 30 lb sack, nothing can be further from the truth. Case in point, my video.  lo lo Enjoy!!

How did you get the post in the video board to show a thumbnail of the video?  I only seem to be able to get a link to post.

Quote from: Scott McGehee on January 07, 2022, 07:59:27 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 06, 2022, 12:42:12 PM
My latest video drops today at 4pm Eastern Time. Titled Lake Okeechobee: Slow fishing? Fish Slow. This was a tough video to edit. Not because of the complexity of the video, but simply because of how challenging the bite was. Anglers become conditioned especially with YT, in thinking that every outing on Lake Okeechobee or the Kissimmee Chain of lakes anglers catch 10 lb bass and/or a 30 lb sack, nothing can be further from the truth. Case in point, my video.  lo lo Enjoy!!

How did you get the post in the video board to show a thumbnail of the video?  I only seem to be able to get a link to post.

I fixed it for you Scott.  You used the insert link instead of the insert YT link feature (it's a little YT sign further to the right).  I left the old one in your post so you can see the difference.  You can edit your post to remove the wrong one.

Thanks.  That's what I guess for taking a couple of years off. Y'all have gotten all fancy on me and added some new buttons.   lo

My buddy Jim and I actually left YouTube a couple years ago with close to 3,000 subscribers.  Started over from scratch on Rumble.  Appreciate any support you guys can give by subscribing.

https://rumble.com/c/RJBassFishing (https://rumble.com/c/RJBassFishing)

Quote from: Bigbass201 on January 08, 2022, 11:01:05 PM
My buddy Jim and I actually left YouTube a couple years ago with close to 3,000 subscribers.  Started over from scratch on Rumble.  Appreciate any support you guys can give by subscribing.

https://rumble.com/c/RJBassFishing (https://rumble.com/c/RJBassFishing)

I've had almost zero success on Rumble so far. But I'm subscribing to you.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 09, 2022, 05:53:00 AM

Quote from: Bigbass201 on January 08, 2022, 11:01:05 PM
My buddy Jim and I actually left YouTube a couple years ago with close to 3,000 subscribers.  Started over from scratch on Rumble.  Appreciate any support you guys can give by subscribing.

https://rumble.com/c/RJBassFishing (https://rumble.com/c/RJBassFishing)

Thanks Dale.  You know you can link your YouTube channel to your Rumble channel?  That might be an option until your Rumble takes off.  They claim to pay more, and you don't have any requirements for watch time and subscribers in order to make some money.  Can you put a link to your Rumble account so I can subscribe to that one too?

I've had almost zero success on Rumble so far. But I'm subscribing to you.

Dale

Well, it's funny. While you was posting this I was trying to do just that. And I failed. My brain just does not work this way. I dislike technology so much. Spite. Hatred. Dripping venom. And the very fact I'm typing all of this on a freakin' LAPTOP makes me a hypocrite.

But I still hate all of this technological stuff. With a passion.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 09, 2022, 06:39:50 AM
Well, it's funny. While you was posting this I was trying to do just that. And I failed. My brain just does not work this way. I dislike technology so much. Spite. Hatred. Dripping venom. And the very fact I'm typing all of this on a freakin' LAPTOP makes me a hypocrite.

But I still hate all of this technological stuff. With a passion.

Dale

I get it Dale.  It can be a pain.  Try this link for setting up an account.  It should be easier.  I get that way working with my phone at times.  Hand it to one of the grandkids and they get me in order.  Comical.

https://rumble.com/register/RJBassFishing/ (https://rumble.com/register/RJBassFishing/)

Quote from: Bigbass201 on January 09, 2022, 07:46:32 AM

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 09, 2022, 06:39:50 AM
Well, it's funny. While you was posting this I was trying to do just that. And I failed. My brain just does not work this way. I dislike technology so much. Spite. Hatred. Dripping venom. And the very fact I'm typing all of this on a freakin' LAPTOP makes me a hypocrite.

But I still hate all of this technological stuff. With a passion.

Dale

I get it Dale.  It can be a pain.  Try this link for setting up an account.  It should be easier.  I get that way working with my phone at times.  Hand it to one of the grandkids and they get me in order.  Comical.

https://rumble.com/register/RJBassFishing/ (https://rumble.com/register/RJBassFishing/)

Thanks. We are still sans grandkids. But even if we had a pile of them I wouldn't have a cell phone.

Before the Rumble thing this morning I was getting kicked off of discussion forums and such (I OWN these forums- it said that I was BANNED). Couldn't post comments on YouTube. What the heck. Finally figured out it was my Norton antivirus. Crap.

I hate technology.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 09, 2022, 08:46:02 AM

Quote from: Bigbass201 on January 09, 2022, 07:46:32 AM

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 09, 2022, 06:39:50 AM
Well, it's funny. While you was posting this I was trying to do just that. And I failed. My brain just does not work this way. I dislike technology so much. Spite. Hatred. Dripping venom. And the very fact I'm typing all of this on a freakin' LAPTOP makes me a hypocrite.

But I still hate all of this technological stuff. With a passion.

Dale

I get it Dale.  It can be a pain.  Try this link for setting up an account.  It should be easier.  I get that way working with my phone at times.  Hand it to one of the grandkids and they get me in order.  Comical.

https://rumble.com/register/RJBassFishing/ (https://rumble.com/register/RJBassFishing/)

Thanks. We are still sans grandkids. But even if we had a pile of them I wouldn't have a cell phone.

Before the Rumble thing this morning I was getting kicked off of discussion forums and such (I OWN these forums- it said that I was BANNED). Couldn't post comments on YouTube. What the heck. Finally figured out it was my Norton antivirus. Crap.

I hate technology.

Dale

Well that makes sense.  Those antivirus programs can cause some havic.

Wanted to show you guys something.
This guy's name is John.  He does nothing to his videos except make them and put them on you tube.  He has one heck of a following.  He even gets mentions by other YT video creators.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-QoNoKmOS8

I was thinking that besides hawking Ultimate Bass, we should be promoting the other You Tubers that are here in our videos, kind of like spreading the wealth.
A little smack going back and forth might get the interest up in the vids and thus the site also.

Never know.

Sorry gang, been pretty busy behind the scenes, but,,,, I did manage to shoot a video and just wrapped up editing and its exporting right now. Throughout 2022 I will be providing my viewers with Bank Fishing "How To" videos specific to South FL.  Let's see how it goes. My channel I think is finally gaining some traction,  ~sweat ~sweat

Video scheduled to drop at 7pm tonight.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 12, 2022, 05:13:23 PM
Video scheduled to drop at 7pm tonight.

Nice job

Thank you sir, appreciate that.

Man,,,, ever had one of those moments where an idea brick hits you out of no where?  ~b~  Just had one of those ohhhh,,,,, moments. My video presenting format is going to be changing a bit.  ;)

With the time crunch I have voluntarily subjected myself to lately,  ~b~ ~b~ ~b~ I had to stop everything else this morning and get a video edited and out. 

Another short and sweet Rod Shop video that should help everyone catch more fish this weekend.

Now back to my other 2 fulltime jobs.... ~roflmao ~roflmao

The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

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Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 13, 2022, 11:55:15 AM
The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8a/ba/7c/8aba7c51b084b957f434da4340799f3b.jpg)

I think Lou has been influenced by Inspector Gadget

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on January 13, 2022, 12:46:48 PM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 13, 2022, 11:55:15 AM
The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8a/ba/7c/8aba7c51b084b957f434da4340799f3b.jpg)

I think Lou has been influenced by Inspector Gadget

Lol!! Inspector Gadget sure was creative.

Huh...?

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 13, 2022, 12:54:41 PM
Huh...?

Dale

Being you haven't watched network TV since MASH went off the air...you missed a few things

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Dale is this is Inspector Gadget:

(https://i.imgflip.com/jm17w.jpg)

Uhhh...

I feel stupid all the time lately. Folks have conversations around me and they might as well be speaking Martian. I don't get stuff. I don't do "current events". I don't get anything. I just may be the happiest person on this forum.

Dale

Anybody see the Dave Mercer (MC for the Bass Elite tournaments) interview of Pro Randy Blauket? They dove into how successful Randy Blauket's YouTube channel is and the fact that all he does to make his videos is to simply record from his cell phone and that he does minimal editing. I thought it was interesting. I think that the reason for his successful channel is that it is so different than most of the other fishing videos out there. It's just a guy talking fishing. Brilliant!

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I thought is was a great podcast. Randy and I are of an age, with some of the same views on the world. Some. And he shows how simple this can really be. Simple, sometimes, sells.

Dale

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 13, 2022, 11:55:15 AM
The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

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I have a shoulder mount. I don't use it much but it's definitely a different perspective. It think is is perfect for days when you know you are going to be on a flipping bite. One those days, at least with me, the top of the hookset puts the hands/reel right in the middle of the frame and blocks everything else. With the shoulder mount, you get everything. The drawback is that the side of your face is always in the shot. That means you can't pick your nose anymore.

Quote from: Steve81 on January 14, 2022, 12:10:42 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 13, 2022, 11:55:15 AM
The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8a/ba/7c/8aba7c51b084b957f434da4340799f3b.jpg)

I have a shoulder mount. I don't use it much but it's definitely a different perspective. It think is is perfect for days when you know you are going to be on a flipping bite. One those days, at least with me, the top of the hookset puts the hands/reel right in the middle of the frame and blocks everything else. With the shoulder mount, you get everything. The drawback is that the side of your face is always in the shot. That means you can't pick your nose anymore.

Thanks for the input Steve.

Can't WHAT!?! Well, THAT won't work...

Dale

I know little to nothing about video production or video web sites, but I am curious.  I ask this only because of the time, work, and money that goes into the production of these vids.  Is there money to be made through having a web site that is followed by a certain number of subscribers.  I can't for the life of me see any other reason people would subject themselves to the time it takes to develop a successful video fishing web site.  I do realize the work you guys do to produce a quality vid, and I thank you for it!

Quote from: big g on January 14, 2022, 02:07:16 PM
I know little to nothing about video production or video web sites, but I am curious.  I ask this only because of the time, work, and money that goes into the production of these vids.  Is there money to be made through having a web site that is followed by a certain number of subscribers.  I can't for the life of me see any other reason people would subject themselves to the time it takes to develop a successful video fishing web site.  I do realize the work you guys do to produce a quality vid, and I thank you for it!

Yes, there is money to be made, eventually, from a number of sources.  But there are other goals that can be accomplished as well with a successful YouTube channel.

I like to teach people stuff and I like to B.S. Not necessarily in that or any certain order.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 14, 2022, 03:43:24 PM
I like to teach people stuff and I like to B.S. Not necessarily in that or any certain order.

Dale

I just don't understand that response!!!!    ???

Yeah G, anyone that's read my drivel over the last four years here on UB understands that I can Blow Smoke with the best of them. But I feel the need, for whatever reason (and I've been accused of being a show off, NOT true) to pass stuff on. From bass fishing to trapping to my traditional archery and even my arrowhead hunting, well, I've got a LIFETIME in these pursuits. So I'm gonna share.

Making it interesting in YT videos however, that may be the biggest challenge to date.

Dale

I haven't started going through yesterdays footage yet, but its going to be different that's for sure. I forgot my powerstick.  ~b~ ~b~
Fortunately, I carry the chest mount in my camera bag. Let's see how this goes.  ~sweat ~sweat

Quote from: big g on January 14, 2022, 02:07:16 PM
I know little to nothing about video production or video web sites, but I am curious.  I ask this only because of the time, work, and money that goes into the production of these vids.  Is there money to be made through having a web site that is followed by a certain number of subscribers.  I can't for the life of me see any other reason people would subject themselves to the time it takes to develop a successful video fishing web site.  I do realize the work you guys do to produce a quality vid, and I thank you for it!

There is money to be made for some that truly leverage every little bit out of their channel and have the time to do so.

I am not into that so much. I make videos because I like to teach people. It's as simple as that.


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Thanks for the info on producing these vids.  I know how costly, and time consuming it must be.  Not something I would ever do, but I do appreciate all the efforts you U-tubers do to prepare a first class vid for whatever reason.  Keep up the good work, you have a life long viewer here.  Extra nice to know the fisherman, and the local waters being filmed! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~

For the Florida Guys (and others from other states as well..), if you have facebook, you can feel free to follow our "local" fishing page (now expanded to all over the USA) Tug My Rod and post your videos up there for some extra views and maybe a few followers. It's a mix of salt and fresh guys..

Quote from: topdsm0138 on January 15, 2022, 03:21:42 PM
For the Florida Guys (and others from other states as well..), if you have facebool, you can feel free to follow our "local" fishing page (now expanded to all over the USA) Tug My Rod and post your videos up there for some extra views and maybe a few followers.

Thanks Topdsm, I'm pending acceptance to the group. Thank you for the invite.

You Florida guys. I am so jealous...

I will be needing YouTube help directly. I won't beg, but I will need some help. Stay tuned (ain't this FUN?)

Dale

Okay, here's what I need assistance with-


  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w)

Yep, I did it again. This time I think I'll get it right. The whole world and LIFE itself is and should be a learning experience every single day. I think I've done this long enough that I can handle this deal, plus I'm just doing the ONE new channel. I separated the fishing from the other "junk" (I like my "junk").

There you go, and any support is appreciated. Captain Lee- I CAN listen. Sometimes I'm a little late to the game, but I listen. Peace.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 15, 2022, 04:37:16 PM
Okay, here's what I need assistance with-


  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w)

Yep, I did it again. This time I think I'll get it right. The whole world and LIFE itself is and should be a learning experience every single day. I think I've done this long enough that I can handle this deal, plus I'm just doing the ONE new channel. I separated the fishing from the other "junk" (I like my "junk").

There you go, and any support is appreciated. Captain Lee- I CAN listen. Sometimes I'm a little late to the game, but I listen. Peace.

Dale

Good work Dale, following up is one of the areas I need to work on. It's also good to see I'm not the only one that talks to myself when fishing. Thank goodness for editing,,,,  lo lo

Good job Dale.  Subscribed!

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I've been behind the times when it comes to battery pack tech.

I have been using this 12000 mAh battery pack for the longest time and it continues to serve me well.

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I wanted to stream line how much I carry on me while shooting video, and I came across this 10000 mAh battery pack.

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Significant size difference between the two batteries.

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When it comes to shooting long video shoots, like in my case anywhere from 6-8hrs. These battery packs eliminate the need of carrying multiple camera batteries.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 15, 2022, 03:41:23 PM

Quote from: topdsm0138 on January 15, 2022, 03:21:42 PM
For the Florida Guys (and others from other states as well..), if you have facebool, you can feel free to follow our "local" fishing page (now expanded to all over the USA) Tug My Rod and post your videos up there for some extra views and maybe a few followers.

Thanks Topdsm, I'm pending acceptance to the group. Thank you for the invite.

And Jeff accepted your request.

Quote from: topdsm0138 on January 16, 2022, 09:04:07 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 15, 2022, 03:41:23 PM

Quote from: topdsm0138 on January 15, 2022, 03:21:42 PM
For the Florida Guys (and others from other states as well..), if you have facebool, you can feel free to follow our "local" fishing page (now expanded to all over the USA) Tug My Rod and post your videos up there for some extra views and maybe a few followers.

Thanks Topdsm, I'm pending acceptance to the group. Thank you for the invite.

And Jeff accepted your request.

Yes he did. Thanks again.

And I'm beginning an experiment with my new channel- education vs. entertainment. Any guesses which will win? Pretty sure that I know how this is gonna go, but I could be wrong. We'll see.

Dale

Took me all afternoon, but I finished my latest video. Went with a funk music track this time. Up next, Thumbnail and Title,,,, ugh,,,,  :)

So I'm cleaning up and updating my channel(s). And I'm adding a channel to portray all of the other YT channels, mostly UB folks, that I subscribe to. It went well, except for AE Fishing. It says "No matching results. Please try again" when I try to paste the URL in the section. Any ideas?

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 16, 2022, 09:33:26 PM
So I'm cleaning up and updating my channel(s). And I'm adding a channel to portray all of the other YT channels, mostly UB folks, that I subscribe to. It went well, except for AE Fishing. It says "No matching results. Please try again" when I try to paste the URL in the section. Any ideas?

Dale

Did you go to the AE Fishing Channel and pull the URL from there?

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Dale,

Don't add too many videos up to your new channel at once.  Give each new video some time to "breathe."  That will allow the previous videos to help the performance of each new video.  It's an analytics thing but trust me on this.

Based on my viewer demographics, which should be similar to yours, I would release a new vid on Sunday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 3 p.m. central time.  You can load them to your channel in advance and schedule the release times when you load.

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Why should Dale have all the fun?!? While on my morning walk, the idea hit me out of left field. (One of the reasons I enjoy walking.  ;))
I will be launching another Capt. Lou channel in the Summer of 2022. Stay tuned.  ~shade

Quote from: FD on January 17, 2022, 04:26:27 AM

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 16, 2022, 09:33:26 PM
So I'm cleaning up and updating my channel(s). And I'm adding a channel to portray all of the other YT channels, mostly UB folks, that I subscribe to. It went well, except for AE Fishing. It says "No matching results. Please try again" when I try to paste the URL in the section. Any ideas?

Dale

Did you go to the AE Fishing Channel and pull the URL from there?

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Copied it straight from your url on top of your page. It worked for everyone else, so? I'll try it again.

As far as videos are concerned, I get that. I just wanted a little bit of content to start with. It's WINTER here in MO- hard to do much new stuff, I'm afraid.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 16, 2022, 09:33:26 PM
So I'm cleaning up and updating my channel(s). And I'm adding a channel to portray all of the other YT channels, mostly UB folks, that I subscribe to. It went well, except for AE Fishing. It says "No matching results. Please try again" when I try to paste the URL in the section. Any ideas?

Dale

great idea, Dale.  I went there and subbed to all the people I wasn't already.

Yeah Scott, I was told by smart and important people that it's good policy to show those channel links. It was a long explanation, but it made sense. I have a bunch more to do on my "Outdoors" page, but I'm keeping it to "fishing" stuff on my "Fishin'" page. Go figure.

Dale

I can't get over how one video, which I almost scrapped mind you, has made a significant impact thus far on my channel. Yes FD, give yourself a pat on the back....  lo ~beer~ My Lake Okeechobee video is blowing up my analytics. Guess where I will be going again this week?  ~shade lo ~gf

I told you!  Months ago...

I've got one that I don't like, published  months ago, that keeps steadily getting views.

Proving that it's not about us,

It's about them,

The Viewer.  Period.

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Quote from: FD on January 18, 2022, 05:00:13 AM
I told you!  Months ago...

I've got one that I don't like, published  months ago, that keeps steadily getting views.

Proving that it's not about us,

It's about them,

The Viewer.  Period.

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I know, I know, lesson learned.  :surrender: :surrender:

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~roflmao  ~beer~

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 18, 2022, 05:07:06 AM

Quote from: FD on January 18, 2022, 05:00:13 AM
I told you!  Months ago...

I've got one that I don't like, published  months ago, that keeps steadily getting views.

Proving that it's not about us,

It's about them,

The Viewer.  Period.

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I know, I know, lesson learned.  :surrender: :surrender:

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~roflmao  ~beer~

You want to know my tip/trick for Lake "Big Water"? You already figured out 1/2 of the equation with slow n steady. The other is, pay close attention to where you caught the fish and make note of the bottom type/makeup of that area. South Bay and the ghost islands are "inconsistent bottom" as in areas that go from rock to sand, to shell, to muck quick. Where one end of the island will be rocky, while the other could be sand/shell or muck.

Quote from: topdsm0138 on January 18, 2022, 06:56:44 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 18, 2022, 05:07:06 AM

Quote from: FD on January 18, 2022, 05:00:13 AM
I told you!  Months ago...

I've got one that I don't like, published  months ago, that keeps steadily getting views.

Proving that it's not about us,

It's about them,

The Viewer.  Period.

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I know, I know, lesson learned.  :surrender: :surrender:

(https://c.tenor.com/m_p8mFqA2FQAAAAC/i-am-not-worthy-not-worthy.gif)

~roflmao  ~beer~

You want to know my tip/trick for Lake "Big Water"? You already figured out 1/2 of the equation with slow n steady. The other is, pay close attention to where you caught the fish and make note of the bottom type/makeup of that area. South Bay and the ghost islands are "inconsistent bottom" as in areas that go from rock to sand, to shell, to muck quick. Where one end of the island will be rocky, while the other could be sand/shell or muck.

Appreciate the info. Hard to believe there's hard bottom out there. When was the last time you were out in those areas? You might not recognize it today. All that beautiful lush vegetation is gone, it seems like its all muck. But we can have that discussion over on the FL forums.  :-* 8)

Lou did DISCO.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 18, 2022, 02:13:06 PM
Lou did DISCO.

Dale

Disco!?! That sound track was old school funk. Big difference.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 18, 2022, 02:24:11 PM

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 18, 2022, 02:13:06 PM
Lou did DISCO.

Dale

Disco!?! That sound track was old school funk. Big difference.

No, not so much, but I like both.

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Nope, whenever I can picture John Travolta, all decked out in white and dancing to a song, it's disco.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 18, 2022, 04:53:20 PM
Nope, whenever I can picture John Travolta, all decked out in white and dancing to a song, it's disco.

Dale

John Travolta dances to anything!!

But hey, if my viewers like, disco, funk, etc I'm game.

I have had a lot of feed back from my viewers about the "rod shop" videos that I have done the last few weeks.  A large portion of it was requests to see actual rod building videos.  So after a little research in the niche, and realizing that most of the content is old, I decided to start doing a few "how to" videos from the rod shop.  They are scripted and a little easier to manage both from camera gear setup and editing standpoints.  However, I did not want to dilute my content on the AE Fishing channel so today I launched a new channel.  FDx Custom Rods.  You should see it pop up in your browse at some point but here is a link to the new channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmMXRhjqOIZflfIxkKD5TmA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmMXRhjqOIZflfIxkKD5TmA)

Man it's been a long time since I built a fishin' pole. I look forward to seeing how things have changed.

Dale

Finished my latest Lake Okeechobee video. It was tough outing but I put together a fish catching pattern and hopefully the video conveys it. Tried a couple of new things, lets see if the viewers like it.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 18, 2022, 09:24:17 AM

Quote from: topdsm0138 on January 18, 2022, 06:56:44 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 18, 2022, 05:07:06 AM

Quote from: FD on January 18, 2022, 05:00:13 AM
I told you!  Months ago...

I've got one that I don't like, published  months ago, that keeps steadily getting views.

Proving that it's not about us,

It's about them,

The Viewer.  Period.

Sent from my SM-G781V using Tapatalk

I know, I know, lesson learned.  :surrender: :surrender:

(https://c.tenor.com/m_p8mFqA2FQAAAAC/i-am-not-worthy-not-worthy.gif)

~roflmao  ~beer~

You want to know my tip/trick for Lake "Big Water"? You already figured out 1/2 of the equation with slow n steady. The other is, pay close attention to where you caught the fish and make note of the bottom type/makeup of that area. South Bay and the ghost islands are "inconsistent bottom" as in areas that go from rock to sand, to shell, to muck quick. Where one end of the island will be rocky, while the other could be sand/shell or muck.

Appreciate the info. Hard to believe there's hard bottom out there. When was the last time you were out in those areas? You might not recognize it today. All that beautiful lush vegetation is gone, it seems like its all muck. But we can have that discussion over on the FL forums.  :-* 8)

Me, I was out there earlier this month, I was back on the submerged roadbeds all the way up to the treehouse & "beach".

Good info though for those wanting to travel there.

Next project, editing the video where FlatsNBays called me out, and we had a friendly competition MLF style with a UB twist.  lo ;)

This is a good idea. I would subcribe to everyone's channel.

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 04, 2022, 08:21:07 AM

Quote from: Scott McGehee on January 04, 2022, 07:56:13 AM
Any chance we could pin a list of all the member's channels?  I'd like to make sure I've subbed to everyone's.

That's a good idea Scott. Welcome to the thread. I will move your suggestions up the chain and see how we can do this. Thank you.

Whew!! I'm mentally toast. 2 videos in one day.  ~sweat ~sweat Just wrapped up FlatsNBays Call out Video. Exporting it now but it will debut on Monday.

My Lake O video dropped a little ago. Titled: Lake Okeechobee: Slow Fishing? Seek Structure!! 

First, I need to send out a huge thanks to FD for his guidance. I can be very, very stubborn, and he's nudged me to stay the course on my YT journey.  I'm 6 months into this journey, and my channel is finally gaining traction. Exciting to watch the growth considering all the work I have put into this experience. I'm not slowing down!!  ~bb ~bb Thanks FD.  ~beer~

You're welcome Capt.

I've been doing some research on my channel this morning looking for trends that might help my new channel grow faster than the AE channel.  One discovery was that my second highest performing video over the last 28 days is one that I published on Sep 21.  Let that sink in. 

This video has never been a barn burner but it is a steady, plod along, consistent view producer. During the last 28 days it is responsible for 598 views, 45.1 hours of watch time, and brought in 6 new subscribers that are now watching my other videos.  And I did not even catch a fish. I was just teaching what I would do to catch fish...

Not all that impressive on the surface, but imagine if I had 100 of these...59,800 views, 4,510 watch hours, and 600 new viewers per month.  Based on some other research I've done that would be in the neighborhood of $ 4,000 per month of income, from the YT partner program alone, just from the slow and steady, plodding along videos.

My point is, don't judge anything about your YT channel too early.  I'm paying attention to my current video analytics but I will not pass final judgement until a video is at least a year old.  And I'm not looking at the overall channel from a business perspective until July, 2023, which will give me 2 full years of data to look at.

FD, you certainly sound like you know what your doing.  Good luck, I hope it meets all expectations.  I for one enjoy watching both you and Lou, and since I am familiar with some of the locations it makes it that much more entertaining.  Nothing like a successful plan! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~

Quote from: big g on January 24, 2022, 07:06:00 PM
FD, you certainly sound like you know what your doing.  Good luck, I hope it meets all expectations.  I for one enjoy watching both you and Lou, and since I am familiar with some of the locations it makes it that much more entertaining.  Nothing like a successful plan! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~

Thanks G.  We appreciate you spending your time watching our videos.

Honestly, I have very little idea what I'm doing..  what I am certain of is what I going to DO.

25+ years of owning businesses has taught me this.  Nothing happens overnight. Every successful,  substainable business takes years of hard work and thousands of hours invested to get it to that point.

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I postponed my video drop set for Monday to today. Had a great YT meeting with FD and let's just say I was shown some pretty cool techniques. So much so, I went back and re-edited the video. Cut out 5 min, and changed a few things. Exporting now, should drop sometime today. Thanks FD!!  ~beer~

EVERGLADES FISHING: MLF STYLE  video just dropped!!

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 26, 2022, 05:30:43 AM
I postponed my video drop set for Monday to today. Had a great YT meeting with FD and let's just say I was shown some pretty cool techniques. So much so, I went back and re-edited the video. Cut out 5 min, and changed a few things. Exporting now, should drop sometime today. Thanks FD!!  ~beer~

You're welcome.  You will be receiving my consulting bill shortly..

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Cranked out and just finished editing another bank fishing video. I'll drop this one on Sunday.  ;)

New toy to check out tomorrow. ;)

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Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 27, 2022, 07:04:06 PM
New toy to check out tomorrow. ;)

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Wow, this stuff must be expensive.  Good luck with it! ~c~

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I added a gopro remote to my video pack. Walking back and forth to stop and start cameras becomes a real pita when your on the water for long periods of times like I am.

I came across this remote, and I broke in today. It's a keeper. So much easier to record. Only problem is the battery wears down after 4 hours or so. Ugh...

One can program upto 50 cameras on it and it will operate the gopro from 600 ft away.

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Quote from: Scott McGehee on January 04, 2022, 07:56:13 AM
Any chance we could pin a list of all the member's channels?  I'd like to make sure I've subbed to everyone's.

I did not forget about this idea.  It is absolutely coming but with some restrictions to keep it "active member" based.  We don't want just anyone who has a YT channel to come in and do nothing but post their videos and not "actively" participate in the community here and expect to be included in a promotional thread.  That's what the hold up is.  Fairly defining what an active member is solely for the purpose of being included in the official list of UB YouTubers and promoted by UB in the spotlight sticky thread.

Since I can't nail this down, I'm going to ask for input here.  The idea is to have a sticky thread that highlights all of the active UB'ers YT channel. UB is growing and inclusion in that list will have a significant impact in the future.  What minimum requirements would you like to see to be included in that list?

That, on the surface, sounds like it should be an easy thing to do. But when you look at it from a much larger scale it is not.  I'm all for putting up a sticky page to promote the 4-6 guys we have here at the moment but as admin we have to make decisions based on what they may become in the future.

What do you think the requirements should be?

Should Charter Membership status be required?

How many "meaningful" posts in the last 6 months?

Should length of membership on UB matter?

Should we promote channels that are not specifically related to fishing?



I'm going to get this done in the next week or so and would really appreciate your input on this.

"Meaningful posts"... Well, shoot.

Dale

A post count, say 100 posts? You could do a post count plus membership time like being a member for 1 year plus a minimum number of posts. That way, the person would have to contribute and it might encourage participation for a new member.

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I would say that the "Charter Member" idea doesn't work as well for me. I'm proud to be one, but limiting and excluding doesn't "feel" right. You know?

Dale

FD, I like your thought process before just making this happen.  This will solve problems that might occur down the road.  That's the businessman in you! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~

I switched things around, I have two videos scheduled to drop, but my Everglades: Bass fishing before the Artic Blast video seemed more appropriate, considering our COLD temps today.  :)

Quote from: FD on January 29, 2022, 01:59:03 AM

Quote from: Scott McGehee on January 04, 2022, 07:56:13 AM
Any chance we could pin a list of all the member's channels?  I'd like to make sure I've subbed to everyone's.

I did not forget about this idea.  It is absolutely coming but with some restrictions to keep it "active member" based.  We don't want just anyone who has a YT channel to come in and do nothing but post their videos and not "actively" participate in the community here and expect to be included in a promotional thread.  That's what the hold up is.  Fairly defining what an active member is solely for the purpose of being included in the official list of UB YouTubers and promoted by UB in the spotlight sticky thread.

Since I can't nail this down, I'm going to ask for input here.  The idea is to have a sticky thread that highlights all of the active UB'ers YT channel. UB is growing and inclusion in that list will have a significant impact in the future.  What minimum requirements would you like to see to be included in that list?

That, on the surface, sounds like it should be an easy thing to do. But when you look at it from a much larger scale it is not.  I'm all for putting up a sticky page to promote the 4-6 guys we have here at the moment but as admin we have to make decisions based on what they may become in the future.

What do you think the requirements should be?

Should Charter Membership status be required?

How many "meaningful" posts in the last 6 months?

Should length of membership on UB matter?

Should we promote channels that are not specifically related to fishing?



I'm going to get this done in the next week or so and would really appreciate your input on this.

I know this thread receives a lot of posts, and information is pushed down quickly. If anyone reading this post/thread, is strongly considering taking advantage of listing there YT channel here on UB, please take the time to share your thoughts on the questions FD asked.

When this thread rolls out, and it will, please do not miss out with the creation of the posting guidelines. You have the opportunity to make a real difference in the future of this concept.

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 29, 2022, 05:15:53 AM
"Meaningful posts"... Well, shoot.

Dale

~roflmao

My latest video just dropped. This is another bank fishing video sharing a ton of stickbait tips.

It's hard to do bass fishing videos when you live in Missouri and there's a blizzard outside. But I hope I got one done that is at least a little thought-provoking. We'll see- peace.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w)

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Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on February 03, 2022, 12:45:30 AM
It's hard to do bass fishing videos when you live in Missouri and there's a blizzard outside. But I hope I got one done that is at least a little thought-provoking. We'll see- peace.

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Dale

I can tell the difference between a Northern fishing creator vs any where else this time of year. There a lot more garage videos with guys sitting in their boats. Definitely pushes your guys creative side especially when you off the water for so many months. Kudo's for creating content.  ~beer~

Well, I hope it's not for MONTHS...

Dale

Thank goodness for creative editing. My last few videos haven't gone the way I wanted, but after sitting behind the computer and making a few key edits here and there, the final product came out alright. That video will drop Wednesday afternoon.

Fortunately I shot video yesterday, because I won't be shooting any videos next week.  :(  But I can drop that video the following week, and stay with my one video week regimen.  ~sweat ~sweat

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 05, 2022, 01:07:38 PM
Thank goodness for creative editing. My last few videos haven't gone the way I wanted, but after sitting behind the computer and making a few key edits here and there, the final product came out alright. That video will drop Wednesday afternoon.

Fortunately I shot video yesterday, because I won't be shooting any videos next week.  :(  But I can drop that video the following week, and stay with my one video week regimen.  ~sweat ~sweat

Looking forward to it!!!!!!

I'll be spreading some more of my B.S. in a few minutes with a new "mental" video. 'Cuz I'm pretty MENTAL. In a few minutes...

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Dale

I know I have been posting about little things here and there in regards YT, mainly video announcements really. But I wanted to share some of the bigger happenings in regards to my channel for those of you following this thread in the shadows and are on the fence with starting your own channels. Regardless of the genre.

To give you guys some context. I kicked off my channel this past summer, July 2021.

WHY? (this is the most important question any creator has to answer before they begin.)

One, I wanted to create a platform that markets for my bass guiding business, and two, YT provides me with the opportunity to teach and talk about bass fishing which is something I really enjoy doing.

I have created 28 videos from the time of this post, and I'm currently at 137 subscribers, 7 months into this YT journey.

Has the experience so far been easy? No.
Has the experience so far been exciting? YES!!

Learning something new takes time, and lots of it!! I have a new found respect for YT creators regardless of channel size. Putting yourself out there for the world to see you can be a unnerving at first. But it does get easier.  ;)

I know my channel is an infant, and its still learning to crawl, with the occasional stumbling walk from time to time, but I see and feel the channel getting stronger. Will my channel ever take off? Don't know. But I can say that my channel's analytics are growing versus staying stagnant, and that motivates me to keep improving.

I'm excited to see where this YT experience will lead me, my job right now, is to stay the course, keep improving the channel and not allow for the curve balls that life throws at me, knock me off course.

Hopefully this post has helped some of you to get off fence and explore the possibility of launching your own channels sooner rather than never.  ;)

2 videos are done and scheduled to drop on YT over the next weeks. One drops today at 3pm.  ;) ~shhh

Came across a weird audio issue on the last video, and its a video where I'm announcing my first subscriber contest. Fortunately I minimized the issue with careful editing but it was a pita nonetheless.

Let's see how my first contest plays out, I hope it's not too difficult for my subs, but then again its a FREE Charter so I can't make too easy.  ~shade

Has anybody shot any video with this set-up?

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 13, 2022, 11:55:15 AM
The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

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Quote from: BASSCATLILDAVE on February 07, 2022, 05:31:29 PM
Has anybody shot any video with this set-up?

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on January 13, 2022, 11:55:15 AM
The more I record with a chest mount, the more I don't like it. So after researching the topic I decided to check out the "stunt man" over the shoulder mount instead. Found a cheap one on Amazon. I will keep you guys posted.

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I haven't shot video with mine yet. It was more uncomfortable than the chest mount when I tried it on, plus starting and stopping the camera is more challenging. But the quick fix for that will be the use of the gopro remote. Another thing I need to figure out is battery extension pack configurations.  When I try it out I will report back.

Wow Lou, lots of work, and money.  I hope it all pays off in the long run.   ~sun  How is the dog doing with your family.  Should be full grown by now!

Quote from: big g on February 07, 2022, 06:59:56 PM
Wow Lou, lots of work, and money.  I hope it all pays off in the long run.   ~sun  How is the dog doing with your family.  Should be full grown by now!

The dog is great George, thank you for asking. She's here hanging with us.

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I'm digging Lou's boating tips!

Dale

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2022, 07:04:43 PM

Quote from: big g on February 07, 2022, 06:59:56 PM
Wow Lou, lots of work, and money.  I hope it all pays off in the long run.   ~sun  How is the dog doing with your family.  Should be full grown by now!

The dog is great George, thank you for asking. She's here hanging with us.

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Great to see, I love that color coat!  Glad for the whole family.

Quote from: D.W. Verts on February 07, 2022, 10:10:39 PM
I'm digging Lou's boating tips!

Dale

Thanks Dale.

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Tried something totally new on my latest video that dropped over an our and a half ago. I promoted my first contest. A Free 4 hr Charter in the Everglades, and someone found the correct answer in less than 30 min!!  :o :o I guess if the motivation is right, no question is too hard to find.  lo

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 14, 2022, 03:26:12 PM
Tried something totally new on my latest video that dropped over an our and a half ago. I promoted my first contest. A Free 4 hr Charter in the Everglades, and someone found the correct answer in less than 30 min!!  :o :o I guess if the motivation is right, no question is too hard to find.  lo

Very cool of you to do that Lou. Hope it leads to many paying clients for you down the road. 

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Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on February 14, 2022, 04:43:34 PM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 14, 2022, 03:26:12 PM
Tried something totally new on my latest video that dropped over an our and a half ago. I promoted my first contest. A Free 4 hr Charter in the Everglades, and someone found the correct answer in less than 30 min!!  :o :o I guess if the motivation is right, no question is too hard to find.  lo

Very cool of you to do that Lou. Hope it leads to many paying clients for you down the road. 

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Thanks Jim, the strategy worked for me on my previous business. Won't hurt me to do this from time to time.  :)

If you get a request to do a YouTube/Google survey and say "yes", you best have a cup of coffee or a glass of whiskey, and maybe some sort of food item handy  'cuz it's gonna take a while. Sheesh.

Dale

I know its been a spell, just wrapped my latest video with my channel's first contest winner. We had a blast!! Dropping soon.  ;)

I dropped (dropped? Where does THAT come from, anyway?) a new fishing video yesterday. How to "play" a bass in heavy cover. Pretty boring stuff. But a video, nonetheless.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on February 26, 2022, 08:47:07 AM
I dropped (dropped? Where does THAT come from, anyway?) a new fishing video yesterday. How to "play" a bass in heavy cover. Pretty boring stuff. But a video, nonetheless.

Dale

lo lo YouTube lingo Dale!!  ~b~

Quote from: D.W. Verts on February 26, 2022, 08:47:07 AM
I dropped (dropped? Where does THAT come from, anyway?) a new fishing video yesterday. How to "play" a bass in heavy cover. Pretty boring stuff. But a video, nonetheless.

Dale

It's actually from the Golden days of vinyl records production.  Where you "dropped" a record on a turntable.

Sent from the very edge of civilization...where I belong

Yeah, you "dropped" the needle. I remember that.

Dale

Busy editing weekend,  ~sweat ~sweat  my bass fishing outing while Python Hunters were hunting for snakes drops Wednesday.  ~shhh

I have learned that as a channel grows, YouTube (YT) unlocks or provides additional analytical information. As an example they provide demographical and peek activity data points which helps creators hone in their content. But I also just found out, that if your channel traffic falls below certain thresholds, those data points are removed.  :'( :'( 

Just wrapped up with my latest video, it drops tomorrow. I titled it Florida Everglades: March Madness, because the outing was NUTS!! Yes, I was fortunate to catch a good number of nice bass on camera, but the wind was crazy!! Thank goodness Premier Pro has a sound repair option and I was able to significantly reduce the wind noise without effecting my audio too much.

I'm just now putting up a new YT video on Hickbilly Fishin' where I gripe/complain/whine about the new technologies. Wait. Whoa. Hold up... No- I talk about the politics of trying to become a pro fisherman in the nineties. It's about Ranger boats too. Hope ya'll dig it. A little.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVe7bajF0CwOXZtf32I63w)

Dale

How do you edit video again?  lo lo I haven't put up a video for a few weeks, fortunately I shot some footage last week, lets see if I still remember how to do this.  lo lo

I've done something like 125 so far. I can edit videos in my sleep.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on April 03, 2022, 08:09:44 AM
I've done something like 125 so far. I can edit videos in my sleep.

Dale

You don't have to rub it in.

Oh, that ain't rubbin'. Trust me.

Dale

Dang, I just hit 50 on the fishing channel. 6 on the rod building.

Sent from the very edge of civilization...where I belong

My channel is still an infant with only 34 vids. It continues being a heck of a journey though. Wrapped up my latest video earlier this morning. It will drop at 4pm today.

Another great job with the Pea vid.  Action and good teaching points.  Well done my friend!

Quote from: big g on April 04, 2022, 10:42:36 PM
Another great job with the Pea vid.  Action and good teaching points.  Well done my friend!

Thank you George.  ~beer~

I know this took longer than it should have, but the showcase thread is now active and a sticky at the top of Dock Talk.  PM Lou if you want your channel to be shown there.

I know I'm an idiot. I get it. At least where technology is involved, and there I struggle. Wait, that means that I struggle with lots of stuff. Point is, I'm back to having problems with uploading- the video software won't let me "sign in" to Google/YouTube even though I already am. Signed in I mean. This last few days has been trying. I don't think or see how it's ME (famous last words).

Just ranting. Peace.

Dale

Remember this thread??  lo lo Wanted to take a moment and extend Happy YouTube Channel Bday's wishes to Hickbilly outdoors and AE Fishing YT channels. The 3 of us started our channels in July of last year. I know you guys are "big time" now with managing more than one YT channel,  ;) lo ~beer~ but it all started here a year ago and I wanted to recognize you guys for it.  ~beer~

I also wanted to recognize Steve81's channel for going over 1k subs, as well Dale's other channel that's over 1k subs . Wtg guys!!  ~c~

In my case, my channel is moving along, I just went over 200 subs, and have learned a lot about shooting YT videos this past year. I have knew found respect for the amount work that goes into a making a video. Although the jury is still out if my content is any good or not,  lo lo but a good amount work and time goes into each of my projects.

My focus for this year will be expanding on the production side of the my video's. Work on doing a better job on explaining and "showing" what I'm doing versus telling. I have tendency to "tell" what I'm doing a lot.

Looking forward to creating new content, and hopefully the channel continues to grow.

Later.

Thanks Lou. You "tell" very well though.

Yup, a year ago today with my first video coming out on the 16th. I said that after a year I'd decide of I wanted to continue. Hmmm.

My FIRST YT channel, Dale Verts, is five-something years old. Wonder what could have happened if I'd have understood the intricacies of this interweb stuff? Wait- I STILL don't always understand.

Dale

Just found this out, can't believe it took me this long!!  ~b~ ~b~

FYI, another FREE Thumbnail Program besides Canva, is one called Adobe Express. It's pretty streamline and easy to use. Let us know if you like it.  ~beer~

Researching ways to help small YT channels grow, I came across how Shorts can help drive traffic to a small creator's channel. Since I have so much spare footage, I figured what the hell. I have cranked out about 6 shorts today, and spaced out their drop dates over the next couple of days. My first short already has a 100 views and I picked up a subscriber. Maybe these can help, time will tell.  :-*

Shorts format are a little different, they can only be :59 sec long, and their dimensions on the screen are different requiring creative editing to capture the clip your trying to show.

My BEST advice for a small YT channel...

Don't be a fishing channel.

Sent from the very edge of civilization...where I belong

Quote from: FD on August 08, 2022, 05:52:53 AM
My BEST advice for a small YT channel...

Don't be a fishing channel.

Sent from the very edge of civilization...where I belong

lo

Just a heads up guys.
My wife went to windows 11 at work so I'm upgrading our computers here at home.
While playing around, I found a few old raw game videos on my hard drives so I used them to test out my new configurations with Wonder Share and since I got 'em made I decided to upload them.  So if you aren't interested in that just skip them. 
I scheduled them so they will be coming up during the month.
Thanks Everybody.

I have been experimenting with shorts last couple of weeks. If you want "jump start" your channels, look into these. It's definitely helped rev the needle a little on my channel. Long form videos are the way to go in the long run, but introducing shorts to the mix helps.  Just wanted to pass my findings along to you guys.  ~beer~

Quote from: D.W. Verts on April 23, 2022, 10:20:21 PM
I know I'm an idiot. I get it. At least where technology is involved, and there I struggle. Wait, that means that I struggle with lots of stuff. Point is, I'm back to having problems with uploading- the video software won't let me "sign in" to Google/YouTube even though I already am. Signed in I mean. This last few days has been trying. I don't think or see how it's ME (famous last words).

Just ranting. Peace.

Dale

Sorry I'm late to this, You Tube keeps changing the layout for uploading videos.  This makes uploading via the software kind of inconsistent through Wonder Share.
I strongly suggest you upload through You Tube's upload tool on the site.  Couple of facts:
You can set your upload to private, and then schedule it to when you want to make it public.  This enables you to post your video on the same day and time consistently which is one of those things the tube says is a good thing to do.
You can upload up to 15 videos at a time, just drag and drop them in a group at one time on the upload tool and let it rip.  I used to start it in the evening and let it run all night long, while I was sleeping.  This is where having more than one computer kind of pays off.
This actually lets you get ahead of the game and takes the pressure off making any quotas.  When I was doing the game thing, I would play and capture a few games, then process them, after I had collected a few I uploaded them and posted them, spread out.  At one point I was a year ahead.  Any time sensitive videos I uploaded and set them live right away, giving bonus videos to subscribers.

Here is the reason why I don't go lap tops or Apple.
Micro Center had an AMD 12 core 24 thread processor, a 3900X for half price, at less than $300, add a mother board and you save another $20. I have all the memory and other parts in the original computer, so I upgraded to a hot little number for less than $500.  The chip is last generation, and they are clearing it out, but hey it is a big upgrade for me and I'm going to be set for another 5 or 6 years.
I moved the MOBO and CPU to my rendering computer, and that was an upgrade. For free.  The 6 core Ryzen and little stripped down board will become our entertainment (TV) computer.  I had already upgraded the two newer computers to 32 gig ram and so I have 16 gig ram sticks for the "new" computer in the front room.
Thing is the next set of chips that will be introduced will use a new socket, new memory sticks, and will need a higher demand on the power supplies which will be an expensive upgrade, so I will do it now on the cheap and maybe skip a generation or two before I have to do a full rebuild again.
Oh and I forgot to mention, the rendering on BOTH computers is fast, the 12 core is insanely fast.

Dang sorry about this.
Nvidia video cards have a driver that is oriented towards work and not gaming, you have to choose it when doing a driver update. I have an older video card on my rendering machine, and it uses this driver.  It is almost as fast as my 12 core, slower by a few seconds. 
Prices are going down on video cards so I might just update them too in the near future.

Had to blow the dust off this thread.  lo lo

As I continue to grow and learn about this YouTube stuff, from a creators perspective. I've had to do a deep dive evaluating my work over this past year.
I know I have to continue improving in several areas, but one area I have been really focused on has been studying and researching the importance of good thumbnails and titles. I know that sounds obvious, but missing the mark on both thumbnails and titles, have effected my channel.

I made a few small changes here and there on some older thumbnails and video titles to test some "things" out and it seems to be helping. So if you find your videos are not being viewed, test it out with different thumbnail or change the video's title. Like I said, what I just shared may seem obvious, but sometimes we miss the obvious stuff.  ~b~  lo

Unfortunately for me, I get bored. I mean, they're PAYING me for my junk, but it's a little boring. Of course, my fishin' stuff mostly sucks and the competition is, well, the competition. And this is a busy time of year for me, so the video work has to take it's turn.

I have a ton of folks who are very cool to me. And then there's the very few OTHER kind. I've even had folks show up at my restaurant because of my videos, just to visit (I tell them that they're STALKERS).

Mostly it's fun, but it's hard to do NEW stuff consistently. I said I was done with "teaching" fishin' videos, then went and did a frog video anyway. Like there's not enough FRAWG videos. Oh my.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on November 22, 2022, 04:21:44 PM
Unfortunately for me, I get bored. I mean, they're PAYING me for my junk, but it's a little boring. Of course, my fishin' stuff mostly sucks and the competition is, well, the competition. And this is a busy time of year for me, so the video work has to take it's turn.

I have a ton of folks who are very cool to me. And then there's the very few OTHER kind. I've even had folks show up at my restaurant because of my videos, just to visit (I tell them that they're STALKERS).

Mostly it's fun, but it's hard to do NEW stuff consistently. I said I was done with "teaching" fishin' videos, then went and did a frog video anyway. Like there's not enough FRAWG videos. Oh my.

Dale

Dale you hit the criteria for your channel to be monetized?

Oh yeah. I hit the 1000 subs mark in late June, and at that time I already had 5000+ viewing hours. I said I would do it in a years' time- that was my goal. It'll never be enough to really count for much, but I attacked it like any job I ever had, and it worked. Kind of. Like I said, my fishin' stuff sucks but I continue to do the videos. Because I'm a bass fisherman first.  If you view my videos now you do have to suffer through all the commercials...

The boat is hooked up, tackle loaded, and the GoPros and batteries (and accessories) are ready to do it again tomorrow. I am a sad individual.

Dale

Congrats Dale.

Thanks Lou.

You made me go look. I know I drive folks crazy, but all this analytics and algorithm crap just doesn't interest me. Making videos that folks like and maybe get something out of is where its at. So I just went and LOOKED, for the first time since I got monetized-

To date-

Total views- 170,663
Watch time- 14,534.4 hours
Subscribers- 1635
Impressions- 1,993,085
Click-thru rate- 6.2%

What this means is I have a ton of views, not very many subs comparatively, and I don't hold their attention long enough. Pretty typical from what I understand.

About your "Shorts"- YT is fixing to make this a bigger deal- I get some early news from time to time and next year they're really going to push this because today's viewers apparently get bored real quick. So you're gonna dig that. Money to be made 'cuz advertisers like it too I guess.

I've done some "shorts", but not like you do. I don't own a cell phone for one thing, and I ain't never gonna either. Oh well.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on November 22, 2022, 08:53:04 PM
Thanks Lou.

You made me go look. I know I drive folks crazy, but all this analytics and algorithm crap just doesn't interest me. Making videos that folks like and maybe get something out of is where its at. So I just went and LOOKED, for the first time since I got monetized-

To date-

Total views- 170,663
Watch time- 14,534.4 hours
Subscribers- 1635
Impressions- 1,993,085
Click-thru rate- 6.2%

What this means is I have a ton of views, not very many subs comparatively, and I don't hold their attention long enough. Pretty typical from what I understand.

About your "Shorts"- YT is fixing to make this a bigger deal- I get some early news from time to time and next year they're really going to push this because today's viewers apparently get bored real quick. So you're gonna dig that. Money to be made 'cuz advertisers like it too I guess.

I've done some "shorts", but not like you do. I don't own a cell phone for one thing, and I ain't never gonna either. Oh well.

Dale

I don't shoot my Shorts with my phone. My shorts are clips from my video footage.

The way I understand it, YouTube wanted them done that way. Anyway, shorts are the NEW way to go. I have too much wind in me for that... Sigh.

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on November 23, 2022, 08:21:23 PM
The way I understand it, YouTube wanted them done that way. Anyway, shorts are the NEW way to go. I have too much wind in me for that... Sigh.

Dale

Regardless of which viewing platform Shorts are viewed on. What I'm trying to say is I create my Shorts from my existing video footage. I believe I posted about this before a few months back.

Take a clip of stock footage, go to the video editor, change the frame size to 1080 and the horizontal setting to 1920. Edit the clip so that the images fit inside the vertical box and that's basically it. Keep in mind the clip has to be under 1 minute.

The challenge with creating a Short this way, is that takes a little bit of time to edit due to fitting the video images inside the dimensions of the vertical viewing box. Versus shooting a video with the intent of it of being a Short. That's were shooting the video from the phone has its advantages.

Yeah, it's just not for me. I even have a "Shorts" playlist that I've done from the start. "Short" meaning under five minutes...

Dale

Quote from: D.W. Verts on November 24, 2022, 07:22:53 AM
Yeah, it's just not for me. I even have a "Shorts" playlist that I've done from the start. "Short" meaning under five minutes...

Dale

I understand. I experimented with them for a bit, and had favorable results. If I capture a good shots, I will continue making Shorts. They don't take that long to make.

Hey guys, I caught this today and have ran into this with a couple of people at my wife's job that are falling into problems because of lack of memory. 4 gig and 8 gig have been a norm for a long time, and 16 gig was starting to be the new big target, but with windows 11, and all the high resolution stuff becoming easier to produce,  32 gig and above is more the norm now a days. This is just a keep in mind kind of thing in case you should run into problems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWcRqDfaF2Q

My first Mac's hard drive name was "1 Gig". That was in 1998...

Dale

Just upgraded my Mac to Ventura OS.  I currently have 16GB of memory.  Performance is ok but could be better.  Looks like I will have to upgrade the Mac to 32GB in the very near future. 

Lights! Camera! Action!!

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Fingers crossed this video comes out the way its playing in my head. Lol!!

Last time I saw FD, we were discussing ways I could maintain long term quality audio. I attempted this before utilizing my yolo stick, but unfortunately it created artifact, thus effecting my audio. So FD suggested utilizing battery packs. So I went ahead a picked up a couple of battery packs, along with a pack of 12" USB cords, and what do you know!! It works awesome. I have clear quality audio for my entire long outing. You guys should check it out.

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Cool. I love spending $ on technology... But I probably will, 'cuz every time I shoot video the wind blows and blows. And that blows.

Dale

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That Santa, I tell you. The good news in regards to this media mod model is its compatibility with the 3 latest GoPro's. Compared to my previous Media Mod, which was only compatible with one GoPro model. Smh.

Thanks again Lou for your techno help. I haven't tried it yet- I'll need to have some time and my mind will need to be in it's really happy place before I start. I still hate techno stuff.

That being said, I also don't enjoy the YT "short" deal, but it is the wave of the future. In fact, I just signed off on all the waivers needed for the new YT official and separate monetization of shorts that will start in February. I've decided to just start clipping the funny stuff, which is why YT is doing this to start with, to compete with TikTok (did I get that right???) and maybe some idiot stuff that I usually save for blooper reels. Sigh.

Anyway, thanks again Lou. The future for a brave new world of folks who have OCD (or whatever acronym fits) and can't watch a longer video is HERE.

Dale

P.S. I've done several "unofficial" short videos lately and it's interesting. As an example, I did a 22 second video, and only 27% of the viewers have watched it thru 'til the end. Same for them all. Good gosh. Makes a guy feel real good.

Quote from: D.W. Verts on January 15, 2023, 10:56:20 PM
Thanks again Lou for your techno help. I haven't tried it yet- I'll need to have some time and my mind will need to be in it's really happy place before I start. I still hate techno stuff.

That being said, I also don't enjoy the YT "short" deal, but it is the wave of the future. In fact, I just signed off on all the waivers needed for the new YT official and separate monetization of shorts that will start in February. I've decided to just start clipping the funny stuff, which is why YT is doing this to start with, to compete with TikTok (did I get that right???) and maybe some idiot stuff that I usually save for blooper reels. Sigh.

Anyway, thanks again Lou. The future for a brave new world of folks who have OCD (or whatever acronym fits) and can't watch a longer video is HERE.

Dale

P.S. I've done several "unofficial" short videos lately and it's interesting. As an example, I did a 22 second video, and only 27% of the viewers have watched it thru 'til the end. Same for them all. Good gosh. Makes a guy feel real good.

You're welcome Dale. Good luck. If you have any questions I'll be here.
Although my channel is growing at a snails pace. Ever since I began posting shorts, they have helped build up my subscriber base. Short form video is the craze right now.

At Lou's encouragement, I have also started editing shorts.  It definitely has an immediate impact on subscribers.  Whether or not that translates into watch hours for the long form content over time remains to be seen.

Sent from the very edge of civilization...where I belong

I know its been a spell, but I came across a site that was recommended by one of YT creator channels that I watch. It's a very simple site, and it sole purpose is to show how your videos title and thumbnail will appear across all the different viewing windows. For example, it will show how the image will appear on a mobile device, the side bar, home page etc.
It's very handy tool to have at your disposal, and best of all its free. It's called: thumbsup.tv I have been using it for a couple of my thumbnails so far and its been very helpful.
Let me know if it helps.