Hi! I'm a new Youtuber who does Minecraft Let's Plays. Eventually I may do other types of Minecraft videos as well. Not sure what. Anyways, can I have some critique and tips to make my videos better?
I use Windows Move Maker for my videos and GIMP for graphics. I use FRAPS to record and an internal laptop mic (bad I know) for audio recording.
I actually just gave some advice to another about 30 min ago and this is what I said to him, keep in mind these are specifically for him but you may take some of the advice from this. Ill go ahead and review your channel and do the same give me about 5 min
Alright So here some real quick observations Ive notice off the bat.
1- Your videos are way too long, When starting a channel mainly videogames, keep them around 5-10 min. 10 min is even pushing it.
2- Your Kickstarter lacks what is necessary to grab the viewers. A kick starter should be a video that empowers your channel showing the Funny/Hardcore/All Around Things you can bring to the community. You can tell them all the things you do but if you dont have an edge that defines you, you wont see any results
3- It seems that you record for long extended periods of time, then go straight to editing them, then begin to release mass episodes/parts of the series when you have little view from the first episode.
4- Just skipping around through several of your videos you do have the fight, but at times you get involved into the game and stop talking yes talking is a must.
5- One thing to keep in mind with gaming channels, You wont ever be like who you watch ever! Im not putting you down but you cant jump right in a say hey Im gonna be the next yogscast. Instead "Im gonna be the next Dutcher"
6- When also starting a channel, most audiences search for what they want to watch. Not just another person doing minecraft. The safest bet would of been playing rogue legacy or other poplular games that would draw in a crowd and amuse them through that series and let their curiosity of what else does the youtuber do. Then attack with minecraft.
7- Originality (self explanatory)
8- Addition to your other series besides minecraft you ask the viewers to tell you if they want more. Probably should of asked if they want more minecraft. You need to flexible with your genres. Too much of a good thing is always bad.
9- Dont expect to be a partner withing your first year of the channel. It usually takes more youtubers of gaming depending of what they limit themselves to about 3 years of building and maintaining an audience.
There is alot more but I dont want to chew your ear off, In retrospect this is a very light briefing of what you need to work on. I myself was once a partner 6 years strong 100k subs and was on a neverending trek on the youtube bandwagon. Some event in my life had altered my experience I.E. Being hacked and all videos being taken down, House being broken into and all my equipment stolen. But enough about that. This is some advice I wish I had when I first started, and honestly you going about this channel just like I did.
Well I hope this doesnt discourage you, thats not what its meant for. You do have heart and if you do some changes and keep up the work and effort I can see some major progress from you. I will go ahead and subscribe and keep an eye on you and give you additional feedback as you progress. Thats what my Edge was, being at the status where I was and took unknown youtubers just starting and throw them into an audience. Showing my audience that there are others trying to achieve the dream.
One final thing......DONT MAKE VIDEOS TO BE FAMOUS OR MAKE MONEY IF SO YOUR WORK WILL SHOW. Do it because you have fun playing games, love entertaining people, placing smiles on peoples faces. Dont allow money and fame fool you. Besides the pay is no better than a minimum wage job unless your 1 mil sub youtuber. Even then.
Well I think that should give you a good footing, Best Wishes
Although you do have the talking down, and maintain a constant flow throughout your videos. Some minor adjustments and I believe you should be on your way. Do keep in mind there are thousand upon thousand of people doing the exact same thing that you are trying to achieve. So I.E. Originality is key define yourself and your channel what makes you different from other youtubers. Ill do the same as I did for Dutcher Ill go ahead and sub to you and keep and eye on you and give you frequent feed back often and help you continue on your path.
I also stated to him, I am retired ( maybe coming back) but if you would like some one on one help or would like a partner for some future lets plays Id be more than happy to help. You can add me on skype but I cant promise frequent help but I can help you as often as I can
Oh wow, thanks for the thorough review! I'll definitely keep all your suggestions in mind whenever I make new videos, and I'll try to tweak what I can. (: When you say "kickstarter video" do you mean the trailer video for my channel? I was going to wait to make one until I have more videos up, so that I can do a nice sort of montage of funny/cool clips haha.
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I use Windows Move Maker for my videos and GIMP for graphics. I use FRAPS to record and an internal laptop mic (bad I know) for audio recording.
Here's two videos of mine:
I have new videos with a better mic. I've also been doing more cuts.
Alright So here some real quick observations Ive notice off the bat.
1- Your videos are way too long, When starting a channel mainly videogames, keep them around 5-10 min.
10 min is even pushing it.
2- Your Kickstarter lacks what is necessary to grab the viewers. A kick starter should be a video that empowers your channel showing the Funny/Hardcore/All Around Things you can bring to the community. You can tell them all the things you do but if you dont have an edge that defines you, you wont see any results
3- It seems that you record for long extended periods of time, then go straight to editing them, then begin to release mass episodes/parts of the series when you have little view from the first episode.
4- Just skipping around through several of your videos you do have the fight, but at times you get involved into the game and stop talking yes talking is a must.
5- One thing to keep in mind with gaming channels, You wont ever be like who you watch ever! Im not putting you down but you cant jump right in a say hey Im gonna be the next yogscast. Instead "Im gonna be the next Dutcher"
6- When also starting a channel, most audiences search for what they want to watch. Not just another person doing minecraft. The safest bet would of been playing rogue legacy or other poplular games that would draw in a crowd and amuse them through that series and let their curiosity of what else does the youtuber do. Then attack with minecraft.
7- Originality (self explanatory)
8- Addition to your other series besides minecraft you ask the viewers to tell you if they want more. Probably should of asked if they want more minecraft. You need to flexible with your genres. Too much of a good thing is always bad.
9- Dont expect to be a partner withing your first year of the channel. It usually takes more youtubers of gaming depending of what they limit themselves to about 3 years of building and maintaining an audience.
There is alot more but I dont want to chew your ear off, In retrospect this is a very light briefing of what you need to work on. I myself was once a partner 6 years strong 100k subs and was on a neverending trek on the youtube bandwagon. Some event in my life had altered my experience I.E. Being hacked and all videos being taken down, House being broken into and all my equipment stolen. But enough about that. This is some advice I wish I had when I first started, and honestly you going about this channel just like I did.
Well I hope this doesnt discourage you, thats not what its meant for. You do have heart and if you do some changes and keep up the work and effort I can see some major progress from you. I will go ahead and subscribe and keep an eye on you and give you additional feedback as you progress. Thats what my Edge was, being at the status where I was and took unknown youtubers just starting and throw them into an audience. Showing my audience that there are others trying to achieve the dream.
One final thing......DONT MAKE VIDEOS TO BE FAMOUS OR MAKE MONEY IF SO YOUR WORK WILL SHOW.
Do it because you have fun playing games, love entertaining people, placing smiles on peoples faces.
Dont allow money and fame fool you. Besides the pay is no better than a minimum wage job unless your 1 mil sub youtuber. Even then.
Well I think that should give you a good footing, Best Wishes
-SHOESHINE
1- You need a kickstarter, or a re opening of your channel (look at #2 on the last post)
basically thats it, if you would like to see his response to the critique here is the link
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2264608-feedback-wanted/
Although you do have the talking down, and maintain a constant flow throughout your videos. Some minor adjustments and I believe you should be on your way. Do keep in mind there are thousand upon thousand of people doing the exact same thing that you are trying to achieve. So I.E. Originality is key define yourself and your channel what makes you different from other youtubers. Ill do the same as I did for Dutcher Ill go ahead and sub to you and keep and eye on you and give you frequent feed back often and help you continue on your path.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
_SHOESHINE
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