Lessons I wish I learnt sooner as a full-time content creator

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  • @BenKaluza
    @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    This is a completely new style for me and have never made a video like this. It's a bit clunky in places and my flow could be improved but overall happy with my 1st attempt. Going to be putting a lot more effort into my storytelling and shot selection over the coming months to build and develop this style. I'm going to experiment with how many places I record my talking head, I think it would be better to stick to 1-3. In this video I had like 5-7 which impacted my ability to keep the same tone/emotion throughout.

    • @JeremyBadder
      @JeremyBadder 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I thought it was great and I wouldn't have guessed it was your first attempt. I would like to get to a point to be able to do this. The music and the lighting really fit the mood well. Well done!

    • @ClarkSell
      @ClarkSell 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I absolutely love it, and it's a similar spirit that I'd like to get to one day. Well done.

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@ClarkSell Thank you really appreciate it, this took me so long to make

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@JeremyBadder Thank you. Yeah I spend a lot of time looking for music it's very time consuming

    • @JeremyBadder
      @JeremyBadder 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@BenKaluza I have done that when I have made other videos too. It is a bit time consuming but worth it. It really helps the mood. I really like your dramatic lighting in here too. I have a background in photography and lighting so I'll work on that with my own setup too. It's tough right now because I have a lot of natural light that comes into my office where I shoot and I don't have blinds.

  • @dominikaszczerkowska9689
    @dominikaszczerkowska9689 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your videos have been very motivating to actually stop wishing and start doing. Whenever I'm in doubt, I have your "Just start" video in mind. Now, whenever I'll be thinking "Every single video has to be perfect, otherwise there's no point uploading it", I'll go back to this one ❤

  • @AnshulDabholkar
    @AnshulDabholkar 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Hey man. I found you from your “ Content creation has completely changed my life “ video and have been following you ever since. Found a lot of value, thanks for putting out videos. Cheers 👊🏻

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you sir, let me know if there's anything you want me to make a video on. I don't hide from speaking the truth

  • @SooDamGood
    @SooDamGood 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    If this guy continues doing youtube, he'll be big in one year!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ay thank you so much, trying my best

  • @starchyshauna
    @starchyshauna 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I need to have this on replay daily!! Been at it for almost 3 months and instantly feel like a failure when I look at others in my niche and their beautiful videos🥵🥵 Thank you🥰❤️🙏🏽 New subscriber!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ohh that feeling never goes away as you always find someone better to compare yourself to. It's not always a bad thing, I see it as like a motivator sometimes to aspire to

  • @FishKeepingAnswers
    @FishKeepingAnswers วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you Ben. A perfectly timed video. I appreciate your work 🫶🏻

  • @valiantpoet
    @valiantpoet วันที่ผ่านมา

    10:02 "focus on what you do have" perfectly articulated. cheers boss!

  • @mattmarl
    @mattmarl 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Thank you for addressing this feeling as a normal thing for creators! it's definitely made me hesitate starting.
    Thanks for your videos in general, i recently found you and I'm gearing up to make my first upload.
    Your content has been super motivating. I appreciate you! 🙏

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Good luck with your 1st upload and don't overthink it. Just post and move on asap.

  • @Notes-lc2hl
    @Notes-lc2hl 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    brother you gives Ray of Hope

  • @TheFeelers66
    @TheFeelers66 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Bang on. Amazing energy. Amazing message. It doesn’t matter the video/the editing/the face…your ‘words’ carried this one home for me. Inspirational. Hat off to you for this creation. The ‘feeling’ is what matters.

  • @Content_Is_King31
    @Content_Is_King31 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is very good Ben cinematic and very emotionally Inspiring

  • @BambinoDWelds
    @BambinoDWelds 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You did a great job on this video Ben. The b roll is great, it's not clunky at all. Keep it up good sir.
    Very inspiring 👏 💪

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you. It could defintely do with some work. I might reduce the amount of B-roll. I found this video very difficult to make and moving different filming locations made it harder. I think I might reduce the amount of locations/shots I film from to either 1 or like 2/3.

  • @TheChandler1
    @TheChandler1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is awesome bro. I very much needed to hear this! Love all your content and PLEASE make more videos like this one :)

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, I will try my best. I'm going to strip down the b-roll a little bit but will continue to do the emotional inspirational stuff and play around with different editing until i fiind my style

  • @WilliamStackhouse-p5k
    @WilliamStackhouse-p5k 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This video was packed with helpful insights!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you, I always strive to pack value in

  • @JeremyBadder
    @JeremyBadder 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great content! I'm currently on day 6 of my 30-day challenge to start and grow my TH-cam channel. Your video gave me a lot of inspiration and motivation. Starting this journey has been a mix of excitement and learning, and watching creators like you helps keep me focused on improving each day. Thank you!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Nice a 30 day challenge is a great idea tbh, it forces you to create rather than just picking and choosing when to which often means you then don't create.

    • @JeremyBadder
      @JeremyBadder 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BenKaluza Thanks. I am enjoying the journey! I catch myself thinking about creating now.

  • @therealbt_tv
    @therealbt_tv 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love this style and you are inspiration to new creators like me. I’d love to see you do a video on writing your scripts. They are fantastic and drive me to create better content!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Thank you, sure I can do a video on scripts. Most of the time I just split my video into sections and the bullet point main points then just riff of them

    • @therealbt_tv
      @therealbt_tv 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BenKaluza awesome! I really enjoy creating content and I’d like to learn from someone who’s style I like. Then make my own from it.

  • @cinemasammy
    @cinemasammy วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for this, work has burned me out terribly. But I am forcing myself to create on socials and just post. It’s been so hard I am looking at TH-cam because I feel there’s more creative freedom

  • @AnshulDabholkar
    @AnshulDabholkar 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    @4:21 to @4:33 nice transition under the broll. Efforts aren’t going unnoticed 🤛🏻

  • @Nikkigames11
    @Nikkigames11 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The B-roll was so fun and lovely, good job homie! 💃

  • @JustShepCreator
    @JustShepCreator 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Ben, I’m just starting out really even though I have been on TH-cam for a decade in some form. You are making me realise that I need to create from the heart not fall into a niche which I do not fit. I will keep going and create more 😊

  • @callhim3828
    @callhim3828 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As much as i feel ashamed of my self and how big my ego is so i can't take advice from any one ben always get to the bottom of my soul with the right facts at the right time

  • @thetraveltitan
    @thetraveltitan 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Grateful for my 189 awesome subscribers! 🥰🙌 Your support keeps me going every day. Tough times come and go, but I’m here to stay, growing and improving for all of us. Let’s keep the journey going! 💪💫

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      never stop

  • @micham2933
    @micham2933 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just love your vibe, Ben!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much appreciate it

  • @SeekingDistractions
    @SeekingDistractions 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing this!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My pleasure any time

  • @KeithJones31
    @KeithJones31 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Smashed the like button for you

  • @vamosajugarcr
    @vamosajugarcr 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Gracias!

  • @israel9294
    @israel9294 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your videos!

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      thank you

  • @realHonestDialogue
    @realHonestDialogue 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    learning from u ben, will come bk n tell u one day of my success

  • @SoulCareOver50
    @SoulCareOver50 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is my problem. I get a great idea and procrastinate making it. By the time I get round to making it, the momentum has passed and what I create doesn't come out as good as I'd like it to 🤔

  • @Content_Is_King31
    @Content_Is_King31 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a new style for u I like it

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you sir

  • @SouthernBelle85
    @SouthernBelle85 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your content is powerful 👏 ✨️

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you ❤️

    • @SouthernBelle85
      @SouthernBelle85 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@BenKaluza you're welcome

  • @zyccoworrell
    @zyccoworrell วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m going to check out those channels out and great advice I like your energy man I was wondering do you edit on premiere I use cap cut because it’s easy but would you advise learning how to use premier

  • @Shargeelsheikh
    @Shargeelsheikh 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your video inspired me so much. I had a really bad day today. Got the opportunity to appear on camera for a TH-cam channel. For the first time in my life. I blew it. It was a 2 day practice for the script and all and still i blew it. I went blank on the camera. Tonight I came really disappointed . Luckily they told me i got 7 days to better myself and come again. I won't be giving up. This reminds me, can you also make a video suggesting how to speak comfortably on camera like the way you do? I struggle with this and I'm sure there are others too. Thanks again for this heads up video. Keep creating and love you brother. Massive respect.

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm glad I coudl inspire you and sorry to hear you had a bad day. Yes I have actually got it down in my ideas on how to speak more comfortably on camera so will def do a video on that at some point

    • @realHonestDialogue
      @realHonestDialogue 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      have u tried reading ur script from like a telempromptr

    • @Shargeelsheikh
      @Shargeelsheikh 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@realHonestDialogue no I haven't. But you just gave me an idea. Thanks alot

    • @Shargeelsheikh
      @Shargeelsheikh 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BenKaluza thanks alot bro

    • @realHonestDialogue
      @realHonestDialogue 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Shargeelsheikh yea just write ur script and then read from it, u make any mistakes u edit them out, thats what almost everyone does lol

  • @renojames8
    @renojames8 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Let’s goo I’m starting to grind as well

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      yessss sir

  • @steadyfoundations9327
    @steadyfoundations9327 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like the edited style but I must admit the ones you speak directly to the camera seem to feel more intimate in a way which I think youtube is missing. But either way I enjoy your content man, you inspire me

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You think I should just go back to no editing or maybe just a little bit less and sitting in the same spot?

    • @steadyfoundations9327
      @steadyfoundations9327 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BenKaluza Honestly, I would just trust your judgement seeing as what you have achieved so far.. I will watch either way haha

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@steadyfoundations9327 Na I completely agree with you about the intimacy, I've already recorded my next video which is me filming from my normal spot and then I might just find a balance of b-roll over the top that doesn't take away from the intimacy.

  • @KelzVisuals
    @KelzVisuals วันที่ผ่านมา

    hello great content what lens did you use at the last part

  • @pmussophilosophy
    @pmussophilosophy 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why is this channel not bigger? I think the videos are great. Is it because the niche is oversaturated?

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Took me a long time to figure out how to cook

  • @nehaguinesh
    @nehaguinesh 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ❤️

  • @PulpParadise
    @PulpParadise 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow, this was so good! Thank you so much @BenKaluza! I really needed to hear this advice right now! I'm sure I'm not alone with that either. ❣

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, glad I could help

  • @humansacademylife
    @humansacademylife 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh, Ben! You're so sweet...🥲 I started a Twitch profile because of you over a month ago. I started a "30-Day Journaling Challenge" and now on my second one "30-Day Coding Challenge". I focus on self-discovery through applied storytelling for art, education and life. Your videos keep me going. Your messages are so deep. I see you and love you. ❤ Keep going. Thanks 🙏🏼

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      wow that's a lot of challenges haha, what are you streaming on Twitch?

  • @melinabilotta7340
    @melinabilotta7340 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome, thank you🫶🏻

    • @BenKaluza
      @BenKaluza  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you