Why Won't YouTube Die? 

even if just one person enjoys it, it’s still worth it imo. Thanks for watching!

@@1C2yt Hey, thank you for making it!

I sat on this script for a while simply because there’s so much you can talk about with respect to this, not to mention a near infinite number of examples you can bring up. I’m glad to hear you think I did a good job finding a balance, since that was one of the things I was most nervous about. Thanks for the watch!

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@@1C2yt Like you said, independent home-grown RU-vidrs sadly are fighting an uphill battle even though there's immense talent and passion in your videos, keep it up!

I've been mulling over the script for probably over two months. I eventually decided to stop kicking the bucket and just make the thing. Thanks for your support, Complexnote!

Glad to have you!

me too! and the supermega one. Superb content.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Well you found it at least!

@@1C2yt i found you through your Jerma(i dont even watch jerma) and burr videos, both were recommended to me so you are starting to get a foothold

Only thing with pornhub is that they don’t have relationships with major brands, and a lot of their current advertisers are sus. While I’m sure they could pull something off, they’d still have to get over a lot of hurdles in order to gain any traction against RU-vid

This really warmed my heart. Never thought that my vids were worthy of being classified as “bangers,” but it’s much appreciated!

Let’s see if the algorithm gods smile upon me

here's hoping, friend

easier said than done!

none of those had the backing of a multi billion dollar corporation backing them. theres a reason nintendo isnt as successful as xbox or playstation, its microsoft and sony.

Thank you! And fingers crossed!

We’ll see what happens!

Wow thank you so much! This really means a lot. Personally, I'm mostly self-taught, and anything I couldn't figure out, I've found RU-vid tutorials for it. I use Final Cut Pro, but everything in this vid could have just as easily been done in Premiere. Like you said, practice is one of the most important aspects of improving your craft (and believe me I still have plenty to learn), but these would be my more specific suggestions, assuming you're just starting out: 1. Learn your stock transitions/effects well. It's really crazy what you can do with the effects built in with Premiere and Final Cut once you learn what their parameters do and how to use them together. You really don't need any fancy plug-ins to make something look nice. And there are plenty of tutorials out there that can explain things like this if you ever get stuck (I know I did). Just remember though, experimentation is key. Screw around with vignettes and keyframes and wipes and blending modes and you'll eventually stumble upon something interesting (that's essentially what I did for my intro). Once you figure out how to use these, though, you'll soon come to realize their limitations, which leads to the next piece of advice: 2. Find plug-ins that address the limitations of your software, if required for your project. In this video, for example, I knew that I wanted some glitch effects and transitions, and while I could have taken the time to build them with stock effects, it wouldn't have been time-effective to do so. If you do decide to look for plug-ins and stuff, I'd suggest being specific in what you're looking for so that you're not overwhelmed with choice. Also, there's plenty of free stuff out there, esp for Premiere, once you start looking around. Again, though, I'd only really suggest finding other plug-ins if you know exactly what you're looking for. Otherwise, you're probably fine with stock effects. 3. Try to recognize good editing in other videos you watch. RU-vid is a treasure trove of editing ideas, and even if some effects can look overwhelming, try to break them down and identify the parts that you could feasibly do and replicate them with the tools at your disposal. It's never a bad thing to take inspiration from other creators when trying to find your own style. And, even if you can't recreate something exactly, you still probably will have learned a lot in the process. 4. Try to recognize good PACING in other's work and your work. This one is probably the most important part of editing. You can have all the fanciest effects in the world, but if the pacing is off--if the rhythm of your video is off---then they'll serve no purpose. When you're editing, take your time making edits and rewatching clips. Be hyper-cognizant of how your video, your music, your voice, and your script all interact with each other. They all should work be working together to deliver your message in a clear and (ideally) clever way. 5. Value improvement over perfection. This one is less technical, but I think it's important. Obviously, make the best things you can, but don't fret about making your video "perfect," because it will never live up to that standard. You gain infinitely more knowledge from completing multiple projects in succession than you will ever get just sitting and tinkering with one forever. And, if you take into account other people's criticisms (and if you're critical enough of yourself), you'll see improvement as you go on. I'll be honest, when I even *think* about my earlier videos, I cringe hard. But I keep them up to remind myself of my progress from then to now. Sorry this got so long; I wasn't expecting it to. It's a bit of a jumbled mess, but it was a fun opportunity to reflect on my editing process. I hope this all helps!

@@1C2yt Thanks so much for the prompt and detailed response! I work with premiere, though I haven't done much searching for what resources are available as far as plugins go outside of the base program (mostly because I haven't mastered the base program itself lol). This is really good insight, and it makes a lot of sense; nothing really is a substitute for exposure to new ideas and practicing. I appreciate it, and am excited to watch whatever you have coming out in the future.

Thanks! I also watched a couple of your videos and I like your stuff a lot. Keep doing what you’re doing! If you ever want to talk about anything else my DMs on Twitter are open!

Thanks!

Thanks for the watch! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks, friend!

Thanks!

Well it’s almost at 400!

my friend, you just basically described what the internet was supposed to be from the start lmao. It was just before video streaming speeds were mainstream, but that was the original internet, and we even got to enjoy it like that for a few years

2 years later, but you may want to keep an eye on Louis Rossmann’s channel, as he recently teased that the foundation he works for (FUTO) is working on developing something like this.

Thats Peertube, just with extra steps.

I’m glad you enjoyed it! And even if this vid doesn’t pop off, I’m glad some people at least liked it

Thanks!

Thanks! the reason why I focus on the alt-right so much is because the alt-right has caused infinitely more demonstrable harm than the left has in this century, whether you measure that by terrorist incidents, hate crimes, or the erosion of civil discourse. If the left was being that problematic, believe me, I would have called it out, but any harm that the left has done in recent memory pales in comparison to that of the right. hope that clears things up

@@1C2yt seems pretty biased, I'd rather not used both terms because they are emotionally charged

Bruh