“🌟✨ Don’t miss out! 🌟✨ Episode 2 of Creator Spotlight features the amazing Natalie Lynn! Check it out here and dive into her creative world: th-cam.com/video/OxT5aKf-dww/w-d-xo.html 🎥💫 Let’s show some love and support! ❤️👇”
Her initial success didn't come from her making a vlog (as she claims) or because of her cinematography, it came from her TITLE. "Be the main character of your life" happened to be super super trendy at the time she posted the video. And that's by riding, uncounsciously, a trend that her channel gained the first traction. The reason she went years without subscribers is exactly because of this, the quality was there but she wasn't making videos that people were actively searching for. So delivering high quality isn't always enough at first, and she's a great example of that, you have to combine it with a keyword strategy. And once you make high quality videos on topics that people are searching for, it creates a huge momentum for your channel.
This is one of the most passionate and considerate videos I may have ever seen. It's an admirable quality to appreciate someone from afar that you have never met. Admirable brother truly. Both of you.
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,300 subs and > 1,000 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@@Secretgardenvintageapartment Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my TH-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a TH-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this TH-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
@@nathananderson8720 this is so lovely! I’ve also had had a pretty scary health journey myself! I’ll def follow along! Thanks for all the kind words! Def open minded and non judgmental! Good luck on TH-cam and all the best! I’ll catch up on your page this week and share it to some friends!
@@Secretgardenvintageapartment Thank you! Implementing the lessons I learned throughout the years of lots of trials and errors changed my life trajectory and learning that there’s a yin and yang in everything. I wouldn’t have appreciated the power of kindness if someone was not cruel to me. I wouldn’t have realized the importance of growth if I didn’t see myself stagnating. I wouldn’t have appreciated the importance of health if I didn’t get sick. I wouldn’t have realized the importance of real love if I haven’t witnessed my parents’ relationship slowly fall apart. I wouldn’t have appreciated the importance of mindful money consumption if I wasn’t broke. I wouldn’t have appreciated the growth of my TH-cam channel if I didn’t start at 0.
Finally, someone took notice of Kariza's sudden massive growth. I myself have bing watched her videos and paid attention to her storytelling and I 100% agree that it's phenomenal. I am learning a lot from it. And I totally agree when you said to "be yourself".. As a small content creator myself, I tried to imitate, emulate, or shaped a persona that wasn't me because I thought it's the way to make people engaged.. From now on, I will be myself. Thanks for this Sean. You're the man.
Your sense of humour in an analysis is something rare! Especially the coffee scene haha; "you tell me if it's cute" cracked me up! Best of skill to your creator journey, Sean!
I am a big fan of Kariza ..She's like one of the few youtubers who treat her work as art..so remarkable.. Love that you are invested in her work and we are here rooting for your growth Sean
Her videos are class. The storytelling is phenomenal, and I've only seen two of her videos. The way she's subtly integrated her sponsorships as part of the narrative of her videos is a skill in itself. You can tell she's a filmmaker above being your standard content creator. Her shot compositions, the narrative progression. Her videos are like movies and I'm all for that level of creativity.
I absolutely adore and admire you for fangirling over Riza's videos. I don't believe I've seen anything like that before - peer to peer. The whole thing: Rizas going against usual TH-camr "rules" and you admiring her for it AND supporting each other instead of just highlighting yourself (none of that "don't forget to like and subscribe right here!" *insert GIF arrow*) - I hope this sets new standards for noble behavior ❤
You all are incredibly kind, and I'm truly grateful for your support 🙏🏻. This was a new type of content for me, but I had a blast creating it. Your likes, comments, and encouragement have inspired me to produce more content in this style. Please don't hesitate to suggest any TH-camr whose channel you'd like me to analyze next.
Hmm... I would like you to analyze "annika's leaf". Her content is idk somehow addicting because I often tell myself I will not watch this week's vlog or I"ll just watch a few minutes and I just can't stop haha (I don't want to watch her vlogs because they are kinda long and I feel bad for all that consumed time 😅) Her last vlog was really good, idk it felt way more relaxing than her usual vlogs are. Her whole content is really good and who knows you might end binge watching her videos just like I did the first time I found her channel 🤭
its my first time viewing your video and first time knowing riza. I clicked out of curiosity and i loved the video. Commenting to say that ur head tilt was cute too, it wasnt bad but u added that music which made me laugh. Anyway, i loved ur content and from now on I will keep looking fwd to urs and hers content. Thanks!
I think for me, she’s mastered her pre-production skills. She gave alot of thought in telling a story thus giving depth to her story. When there’s depth, there’s often value. This would apply to any other types of films as well imo. She is one of a kind tho
I literally saw one Life of Riza video and then I saw yours. Both of were a beautiful, insightful and inspiring experience. Each of us have a unique perspective and voice, so although there is only one Riza, that is true of everyone who wants to create something meaningful. I can see that both of you enjoy the process of making films and that matters immensely because it shows up in the art itself. Bravo to you and Riza and thank you for sharing with us!
"Discovered" Riza several months ago, and was blown away by her incredible talent, both as a storyteller and cinematographer. THIS video is an excellent analysis of why & how she does things. Great presentation Sean! And thanks for doing this! Very impressive, practical and a "must" see by any one who aspires to shoot video and then develop their own style.
This has taught me that being discovered isn’t linear!! If a piece of work doesn’t receive much attention right away, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. That incredible piece of work that you worked so hard on will exist online forever. If you keep pushing, the algorithm will eventually bring the right people to you.
I've not yet seen either of your films until now. But, because of this film, I now know of two more talented creators to view and enjoy. Thanks, Sean for making this film, keep going
You reenacting the head turn scene was so damn funny, hahaha I love that you did the whole scene I was giggling for all the build up! The video overall is very sweet to honor someone doing something well is something you don't see very much of online
She randomly appeared on my feed and I took a punt on watching and I was amazed with how simple and cinematic her videos were. I feel like every shot is intentional in every way and I can't imt imagine making videos are kinda mundane things but make them so interesting. I didn't even realise her channel is so young until recently.
I literally just learned about her today and started to follow her on TH-cam!! Yeah man! She has talent! You too man! I want to tell stories like you both! Thanks for the inspiration and dope vibes!
I’m glad people have finally discovered Life of Riza. She’s my favourite fellow Canadian TH-camr. Also, yeah the head flip while making coffee wasn’t cute but the coffee making part was just as good. Maybe rubbing your chin would give you the quiet depth to finish the scene.
She is brilliant in every aspect of her work. She could make tying her shoes captivating. I am quite confident that she will be a successful cinematographer as she continues to expand her horizons. The fact that she is a beautiful young lady doesn't hurt either. Who wouldn't want to spend a day with her?
She is very creative and inspiring but I kept comparing my video quality to her and felt bad about myself. However, her contents do push me to better my work. Now watching your video and hearing the thoughts, I realize I just need to keep trying to find my own style. Thank You
The clips of her videos looked fantastic. I bet I would be just as interested in your stories whether you think your film is better or worse.....the story is equal.
I'm at a loss for words to describe the incredible learning experience I had today! Every second of the video perfectly justified the topic. Thank you for this amazing video!
It's craaazy, I remember seeing some of her videos when she had 20k-30k subs. Really enjoyed her style, and it was just a bit after I got into "cinematography", so I enjoyed watching it. It goes just a few weeks or months-Idk, but I was working on my service business-and I check back in, 130k subs, a it two later like 300k+, crazy but I can't say she doesn't deserve it. First person I've seen really implement cinematography into the "mainstream life advice" genre. Not only that, but she does a good job at crafting her overall videos.
Thanks for the video. I feel motivated by the slow vibe your video brings. It has the recreational energy needed for the long journey that I'm on, to find the creator inside.
You’re both so cinematic. I really feel taken back to the 90s. There is this crisp nostalgia even through the grainy additions and filmier edits. It’s like a hang with an old friend. Before phones. A bit vintage. But somehow like it was just yesterday. Youre both so charming. Love the way you broke this down. Now I know why she feels so cozy to watch.
You did such a great job in trying to tackle the topic of 'Kariza'! I feel that you have come a long way yourself. You are so inspiring as well in your own way, such a beautiful way!
I absolutely love her channel too! I've watched some of her videos multiple times just to figure out how she does it. The one thing I think you left out is that every scene she includes has purpose. Whether that's setting the scene/mood or helping tell a story. What creators sometimes get hooked on is the cinematic feel. They just like the look of a shot so they include rather than asking is it necessary to include. This is what she specializes in!
The comment at the end of staying committed to your art, even when the number of views breaks your heart, really resonates. I mostly post on Instagram and have had that feeling more often than not recently. Love the video overall. Thanks for putting this together!
Hi! I was not familiar with Kariza until watching this video. I’m now curious and will check out her channel. It can be quite discouraging when you put a lot of work into a video and only a couple people view it. Thank you for creating this beautiful and inspiring video! ❤❤❤
i dont know about riza but the way you did the story telling and your observation. i gave it a sub . Now ill go to her channel and try to learn few things. like you covered everything thing but still.
I just fell in love with your style, Sean! Your voice, your accent, your kindness and your very unique way of doing content. I am very happy to have found you! All the good energies of the universe to your project! I will be here to watch you rise the stars 🍀
This break down was very respectfully and nicely done. This was the first video of yours that I’ve come across but you have a new subscriber. Great work.
Dude, you went above and beynond on this video. The examples, the structure of your script slowly building up to the most key aspect, even the AI to prove such a huge point. Insane. Keep up the phenomenal work 🚀
Sean: that is an absolutely remarkable video. i learned a lot from it. i think you have taken whatever you have learned from riza and captured it in your own style. we'll all be great one day; one video at a time. be well.
I didnt know Life of Riza, but I must say this video is up there. You did an extraordinary intro and I'm amazed at your simple but fascinating breakdown of this great TH-camr. Thanks for the effort and the hard work. I aim to imitate your cinematography one day!
yeah... the eye catching thumbnail. then the intro... next the value giving to the watcher with a great cinematography... fantastic my friend... you have a big journey to go.. subbed..! cheers! grateful for I found this channel :D
u break it down very well. after watching this analysis, i realised there's more behind whats on the surface. we can peek into her creative process and thoughts she put in her works. I'm an illustrator and full time artist by the way and I've been watching photography/cinematography related videos to learn something new and develop more skills. again, this is very helpful. i hope ur hard work paid off eventually. keep creating!
Thank you for making this video! A friend of mine showed me her channel a few months ago, and like you said, it showed me that you can create just by being yourself. I love seeing creators like you and her show their skill in cinematography, and I encourage more creators not to be afraid to express it!
Come on, she is a beautiful Woman 😍, this helps a lot. That shouldn't reduce her skills now, but her sweet charisma is a huge share in her success. Let's be honest.
You didn’t nail the head turn 😅, but you crushed the attention metric! First time watching and you kept me engaged and curious till “Hero, let’s go home.” Really enjoyed your work! A thousand thumbs up 👍
This video was so helpful and eye opening to me as a very small creator here on TH-cam. Riza is inspiring as a movie-maker and so are you, thank you for breaking down her content and for giving us an opportunity to see yours too- love what you do and for your fresh honesty in the online space. Thank you!
Lovely message, thank you. I wish more people would just dare to consistently be themselves instead of putting on a show. Much prefer this style. Funnily enough, I was suggested your video now before ever seeing any of her work, but I will definitely take a look at her channel now.
Thank you for sharing all this perspective on Kariza (I didn't even know that was her real name!) I never knew she blew up so fast. I always assumed that because her content was so captivating she had always been great. Just like you, I really look up to her dedication even though she didn't have the audience she has today.
It's my first time stumbling across your video and I really appreciate your cinematic and storytelling critiques & breakdown of Kariza's channel. It's my first time hearing of her channel and I'm about to go binge her content! You've done a wonderful job providing examples from her videos and juxtaposing them with yours. Please do more of these video breakdowns of other channels! I'm sure many people including me will find them helpful! Thank you again for a very enjoyable video & looking forward to seeing more of your content.
I didn't know about her channel before your video. So, I paused and checked her channel out and was amazed. She has made her life into a movie! The combination of the right talents in one person is incredible! Being able to film yourself, be photogenic, have nice voice and have right ideas for videos is a tough combo. But I should say that your video review was also of similar style and quality. Found two great channels today :D
omg the head tilt is funny! but thanks for sharing your views about kariza's talent and awesome work. it has made me realise i am not alone in noticing the same! so so amazing!
I had not yet heard of "Life of Riza", but this breakdown does make me want to look into it as the excerpts given are so well made that it is hard to fathom they are not from an incredible little movie.
@SeanAlami and @LifeOfRiza i feel I owe you a big thank-you. I started my TH-cam channel a little more than 2 years ago just because I had something to "precious" to share. I only had the information I felt the need to share, my character and my smartphone. Since then I an learning, day by day a new language to me: video as a carrier for my message. And now that I need to improve my "carrier" to better deliver the message itself. So, thank you. Because you are providing me a jurney in a new world, new language that I want and I Need to learn. 🌻
After your analysis and watching some of Riza's very talented videos. There is always one key observation that is left out in the success of a lot of youtubers that "make it". When you want to "gain traction" you need to be cute, attractive, or the sorts, it helps A LOT.
WOW what a beautiful video! I love watching Life of Riza's videos, but I never really broke it down why I love her so much. I think you're lit the fire in my belly! Thank you so much x
One almost-mentioned factor, is that she is absolutely beautiful, and this, depite what many would love to believe, plays a huge role in popularity, especially on channels like Riza's where you are essentialy watching her face for a large amount of the time. As a middling looking middle-aged man, (if) I could produce a video to the same standards and inserted my own somewhat dissapointing appearance into it, there would be few viewers hanging out to watch them again. This is a fact of life. I personally think she is fantastic ^_^
very well made video bro and like you said I think the biggest factor of her success is simply the kind of person she is on camera. You can have all the technical skills in the world but if you're not able to connect with the audience than it might take even longer to reach the same success. Also the fact that she already put so much effort in her previous videos.
Hey Sean, great breakdown! I saw 1 or 2 videos of hers a few months ago so this was cool to watch as someone who is trying to improve their videography skills. I particularly like the part @ 7:25 where you showed with AI how much of a difference scenery and small details can make! Also very funny how the head turn she does wouldn't apply to us haha, if i did that in a review of mine I don't think people would take me seriously. Only thing that I would mention here would be to link her channel in the description for people that aren't familiar with her work. Thanks for the vid, first time here and instant sub!
I don't know how I got to this video, but I am so grateful that you shared your story of how this creator has inspired you. I must now binge! I have been watching so many videos about how to move forward in my journey, but somehow this really resonated with me. Tips and experience are great, but watching your video and highlights of her videos gave me a renewed inspiration to create. Your style is very thoughtful, your edits and pacing are wonderful and your story in this video is selfless. Thank you! I hope the likes, subscribes and watch will help move you forward.
Finding your video was important to me, and the last phrases you say about being yourself and staying to it, are an inspiration, so thank you for that. Some weeks ago I also found Riza's channel. I agree with you, what a magical sensitivity in making videos, I am also learning with her, and now with you too, You did excellent work on your video too, excellent filming and beautiful production, Thank you again.
This is one of the most inspiring content that I've ever found, I recently started vlogging and I am still struggling find my own style making videos. Your breakdown and tips encourage me a lot. Thank you 🤍
Sean, this was a masterpiece. You could really feel the amount of work and dedication you put into this. I hope you'll get the attention you deserve. Keep on going man.
Excellent video which required a lot of work on your part. I had never heard of Life of Riza so will check out her channel too. Thanks for this great breakdown. Very interesting.
Her videos remind me of Casey Neistat and Wes Anderson but dialed back, combined with a Japanese sensibility, like Ozu or Miyazaki. You don't feel beaten over the head with gimmicks or enthusiasm, but it all feels considered and well paced. It feels authentic but still highly stylised (like Neistat).
Fantastic video, brother! I just discovered Life or Riza for the first time today... and now your video. Perhaps a sign for me as I've been thinking of starting my own channel, but held back by fear....
This is what I have been looking for, something which can guide me for adding a different essence to my content creation journey. Last month I started creating videos on TH-cam, and with God's grace I have been able to create 7-8 long form videos and 9-10 shorts, but I could not get enough views, and I always felt something is still missing. And from this video I have definitely learnt many new things, which I will try implementing soon.... And those last words: Believe in what you doing, and stay consistent..... Yeeee I am going to be consistent no matter what!!!
I was watching her from way back. So glad she finally popped. She's a trendsetter in a world where everyone's doing short videos. Hers force the viewer to slow down. I think people are craving that
Have I binge-watched Riza's videos? Yes. I love how she presented things in her videos, and everything is intentional, from the lighting to the framing, to everything. Now, will I binge-watch your videos because of this? Yes, definitely. I like how you presented Riza in this video and would love to see what you got. :D
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“🌟✨ Don’t miss out! 🌟✨ Episode 2 of Creator Spotlight features the amazing Natalie Lynn! Check it out here and dive into her creative world: th-cam.com/video/OxT5aKf-dww/w-d-xo.html
🎥💫 Let’s show some love and support! ❤️👇”
Wow!!! Feeling very honoured to have such a wonderful breakdown of my videos 🙏🏼 Super incredible work Sean, can’t wait to see your creator journey! 🎉
Kariza 🤍
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you're so inspiring and cannot wait to see you and your channel grow in the future 🙏
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Great breakdown, and Kariza, thank you as well! My favorite channel I've discovered in the past year!
Her initial success didn't come from her making a vlog (as she claims) or because of her cinematography, it came from her TITLE. "Be the main character of your life" happened to be super super trendy at the time she posted the video. And that's by riding, uncounsciously, a trend that her channel gained the first traction. The reason she went years without subscribers is exactly because of this, the quality was there but she wasn't making videos that people were actively searching for. So delivering high quality isn't always enough at first, and she's a great example of that, you have to combine it with a keyword strategy. And once you make high quality videos on topics that people are searching for, it creates a huge momentum for your channel.
oh my banger
Makes a ton of sense. Once you hit that all your old videos would start to get attention since you made them good quality right?
This is huge
totally makes sense! good insight!
This comment is underrated please come back and tell us what is currently relevant or what trending I wanna try and use this
Your head turn was cute.
This is one of the most passionate and considerate videos I may have ever seen. It's an admirable quality to appreciate someone from afar that you have never met. Admirable brother truly. Both of you.
Thank you for the kind words, brother🙏🏻🙏🏻
"Raise your hand if you binged all her videos" ✋
Riza's calm story telling, impeccable cinematography, the right music. Oh, everything is lovely.
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Nope, never heard of her or this guy. But the algorithm seems to insist I watch.
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,300 subs and > 1,000 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
I subscribed! Good luck!
@@Secretgardenvintageapartment Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my TH-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a TH-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this TH-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
@@nathananderson8720 this is so lovely! I’ve also had had a pretty scary health journey myself! I’ll def follow along! Thanks for all the kind words! Def open minded and non judgmental! Good luck on TH-cam and all the best! I’ll catch up on your page this week and share it to some friends!
@@Secretgardenvintageapartment Thank you!
Implementing the lessons I learned throughout the years of lots of trials and errors changed my life trajectory and learning that there’s a yin and yang in everything. I wouldn’t have appreciated the power of kindness if someone was not cruel to me. I wouldn’t have realized the importance of growth if I didn’t see myself stagnating. I wouldn’t have appreciated the importance of health if I didn’t get sick. I wouldn’t have realized the importance of real love if I haven’t witnessed my parents’ relationship slowly fall apart. I wouldn’t have appreciated the importance of mindful money consumption if I wasn’t broke. I wouldn’t have appreciated the growth of my TH-cam channel if I didn’t start at 0.
Another inspired here…❤
Finally, someone took notice of Kariza's sudden massive growth. I myself have bing watched her videos and paid attention to her storytelling and I 100% agree that it's phenomenal. I am learning a lot from it. And I totally agree when you said to "be yourself".. As a small content creator myself, I tried to imitate, emulate, or shaped a persona that wasn't me because I thought it's the way to make people engaged.. From now on, I will be myself. Thanks for this Sean. You're the man.
Thanks Buddy
Ditto! Found your channel and we totally vibe. Good luck!
Your sense of humour in an analysis is something rare! Especially the coffee scene haha; "you tell me if it's cute" cracked me up!
Best of skill to your creator journey, Sean!
Oh thank you!
SAME! It made me laugh so much. And then I saw your comment. Hilarious and wonderful.
I am a big fan of Kariza ..She's like one of the few youtubers who treat her work as art..so remarkable.. Love that you are invested in her work and we are here rooting for your growth Sean
🙏🏻🤟🏽
Her videos are class. The storytelling is phenomenal, and I've only seen two of her videos.
The way she's subtly integrated her sponsorships as part of the narrative of her videos is a skill in itself.
You can tell she's a filmmaker above being your standard content creator. Her shot compositions, the narrative progression. Her videos are like movies and I'm all for that level of creativity.
I absolutely adore and admire you for fangirling over Riza's videos. I don't believe I've seen anything like that before - peer to peer. The whole thing: Rizas going against usual TH-camr "rules" and you admiring her for it AND supporting each other instead of just highlighting yourself (none of that "don't forget to like and subscribe right here!" *insert GIF arrow*) - I hope this sets new standards for noble behavior ❤
Thank you for the kind words
“Do not let those view counts define you as a creator” THAT IS HUGE !! I needed to hear that - Thank you from Hamilton Ontario ❤️
You got this!
Huge respect for your observation skills. Loved it!
what the hell are you doing here?
Came here to suck up
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jake padhai kar bhai, time waste kyu kar rha
You all are incredibly kind, and I'm truly grateful for your support 🙏🏻. This was a new type of content for me, but I had a blast creating it. Your likes, comments, and encouragement have inspired me to produce more content in this style. Please don't hesitate to suggest any TH-camr whose channel you'd like me to analyze next.
try reviewing 86m2 next , her channel has a similar vibe to life of riza , but she has even more followers.
Hmm... I would like you to analyze "annika's leaf". Her content is idk somehow addicting because I often tell myself I will not watch this week's vlog or I"ll just watch a few minutes and I just can't stop haha (I don't want to watch her vlogs because they are kinda long and I feel bad for all that consumed time 😅)
Her last vlog was really good, idk it felt way more relaxing than her usual vlogs are. Her whole content is really good and who knows you might end binge watching her videos just like I did the first time I found her channel 🤭
its my first time viewing your video and first time knowing riza. I clicked out of curiosity and i loved the video. Commenting to say that ur head tilt was cute too, it wasnt bad but u added that music which made me laugh. Anyway, i loved ur content and from now on I will keep looking fwd to urs and hers content. Thanks!
Ooh what about Lavendaire? And great video! I really enjoyed the breakdown
Amazing video! I think an analysis of Isabel Paige would be phenomenal!!
I think for me, she’s mastered her pre-production skills. She gave alot of thought in telling a story thus giving depth to her story. When there’s depth, there’s often value. This would apply to any other types of films as well imo.
She is one of a kind tho
The head turn during the coffee scene IS cute! Thank you for the inspiring breakdown video.
I literally saw one Life of Riza video and then I saw yours. Both of were a beautiful, insightful and inspiring experience. Each of us have a unique perspective and voice, so although there is only one Riza, that is true of everyone who wants to create something meaningful. I can see that both of you enjoy the process of making films and that matters immensely because it shows up in the art itself. Bravo to you and Riza and thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you for the kind words
This is a fantastic breakdown, I love Life of Riza. It blows my mind how she produces such high quality content on her own!!
"Discovered" Riza several months ago, and was blown away by her incredible talent, both as a storyteller and cinematographer. THIS video is an excellent analysis of why & how she does things. Great presentation Sean! And thanks for doing this! Very impressive, practical and a "must" see by any one who aspires to shoot video and then develop their own style.
Thanks Dave
This has taught me that being discovered isn’t linear!! If a piece of work doesn’t receive much attention right away, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. That incredible piece of work that you worked so hard on will exist online forever. If you keep pushing, the algorithm will eventually bring the right people to you.
I've not yet seen either of your films until now. But, because of this film, I now know of two more talented creators to view and enjoy. Thanks, Sean for making this film, keep going
Thanks man 🙏🏻
You reenacting the head turn scene was so damn funny, hahaha I love that you did the whole scene I was giggling for all the build up! The video overall is very sweet to honor someone doing something well is something you don't see very much of online
Thank you I appreciate that
Yesss! I was cracking up so bad for the build up 😂😂
Same
That coffee brew head turn 😅 This is a really good review of Riza's work. The way she blends all of it together really makes her videos stand out.
Couldn't agree more!
She randomly appeared on my feed and I took a punt on watching and I was amazed with how simple and cinematic her videos were. I feel like every shot is intentional in every way and I can't imt imagine making videos are kinda mundane things but make them so interesting. I didn't even realise her channel is so young until recently.
Some people just have a talent for this kind of story telling, plus she is an interesting very pretty girl. Thanks for breaking it down. Larry
Exactly pretty af
I literally just learned about her today and started to follow her on TH-cam!! Yeah man! She has talent! You too man! I want to tell stories like you both! Thanks for the inspiration and dope vibes!
Welcome aboard!
Never heard of Riza but video was recommended by algorithm. 1 minute in this feels very wholesome.
Dude LOVE how you broke this down. This lil girl is SOLID. Comp is ridiculous. She’s gorgeous. SIMPLE. But there’s elegance. She’s funny! Im jelly lol
I’m glad people have finally discovered Life of Riza. She’s my favourite fellow Canadian TH-camr. Also, yeah the head flip while making coffee wasn’t cute but the coffee making part was just as good. Maybe rubbing your chin would give you the quiet depth to finish the scene.
She is brilliant in every aspect of her work. She could make tying her shoes captivating. I am quite confident that she will be a successful cinematographer as she continues to expand her horizons. The fact that she is a beautiful young lady doesn't hurt either. Who wouldn't want to spend a day with her?
She is very creative and inspiring but I kept comparing my video quality to her and felt bad about myself. However, her contents do push me to better my work. Now watching your video and hearing the thoughts, I realize I just need to keep trying to find my own style. Thank You
The clips of her videos looked fantastic. I bet I would be just as interested in your stories whether you think your film is better or worse.....the story is equal.
I'm at a loss for words to describe the incredible learning experience I had today! Every second of the video perfectly justified the topic. Thank you for this amazing video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's craaazy, I remember seeing some of her videos when she had 20k-30k subs. Really enjoyed her style, and it was just a bit after I got into "cinematography", so I enjoyed watching it. It goes just a few weeks or months-Idk, but I was working on my service business-and I check back in, 130k subs, a it two later like 300k+, crazy but I can't say she doesn't deserve it. First person I've seen really implement cinematography into the "mainstream life advice" genre. Not only that, but she does a good job at crafting her overall videos.
Thanks for the video. I feel motivated by the slow vibe your video brings. It has the recreational energy needed for the long journey that I'm on, to find the creator inside.
Stay consistent!!! Thank you❤
I'm not crying (This was the sweetest video)
I really appreciated how sincere Sean’s approach to this was - you did a great job
I appreciate that!
You’re both so cinematic. I really feel taken back to the 90s. There is this crisp nostalgia even through the grainy additions and filmier edits. It’s like a hang with an old friend. Before phones. A bit vintage. But somehow like it was just yesterday. Youre both so charming. Love the way you broke this down. Now I know why she feels so cozy to watch.
She renewed your hope and you renewed mine. Thanks for that! You are two big inspirations for me from now on. This is art!
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You have a really deep and soft voice that pairs well with your accent. It's very comforting. Good luck with your channel! You are doing great!
Thank you so much!
That head tilt was top notch!!! Your video was great.
You did such a great job in trying to tackle the topic of 'Kariza'! I feel that you have come a long way yourself. You are so inspiring as well in your own way, such a beautiful way!
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love her channel too! I've watched some of her videos multiple times just to figure out how she does it. The one thing I think you left out is that every scene she includes has purpose. Whether that's setting the scene/mood or helping tell a story. What creators sometimes get hooked on is the cinematic feel. They just like the look of a shot so they include rather than asking is it necessary to include. This is what she specializes in!
The comment at the end of staying committed to your art, even when the number of views breaks your heart, really resonates. I mostly post on Instagram and have had that feeling more often than not recently. Love the video overall. Thanks for putting this together!
Hi! I was not familiar with Kariza until watching this video. I’m now curious and will check out her channel. It can be quite discouraging when you put a lot of work into a video and only a couple people view it. Thank you for creating this beautiful and inspiring video! ❤❤❤
Very inspirational, respectful and well-done. Glad to discover you and Riza.
Love love love the way you did this, I’m always looking for good cinematic storytellers on TH-cam, and now I’ve found two! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
i dont know about riza but the way you did the story telling and your observation. i gave it a sub . Now ill go to her channel and try to learn few things. like you covered everything thing but still.
I just fell in love with your style, Sean! Your voice, your accent, your kindness and your very unique way of doing content. I am very happy to have found you! All the good energies of the universe to your project! I will be here to watch you rise the stars 🍀
Thank you! 😌🙏🏻🙏🏻
Your breakdown shows how good of a cinematographer you are too👏🏻
This break down was very respectfully and nicely done. This was the first video of yours that I’ve come across but you have a new subscriber. Great work.
I appreciate that!
Dear Sean. I just discovered your channel. Love the vibe and your personality. Will come back again. Keep creating!
Awesome! Thank you!
Dude, you went above and beynond on this video. The examples, the structure of your script slowly building up to the most key aspect, even the AI to prove such a huge point. Insane. Keep up the phenomenal work 🚀
Appreciate the kinds words man. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sean: that is an absolutely remarkable video. i learned a lot from it. i think you have taken whatever you have learned from riza and captured it in your own style. we'll all be great one day; one video at a time. be well.
I appreciate that!
I didnt know Life of Riza, but I must say this video is up there. You did an extraordinary intro and I'm amazed at your simple but fascinating breakdown of this great TH-camr.
Thanks for the effort and the hard work.
I aim to imitate your cinematography one day!
Thank you so much 😀
yeah... the eye catching thumbnail. then the intro... next the value giving to the watcher with a great cinematography... fantastic my friend... you have a big journey to go.. subbed..! cheers! grateful for I found this channel :D
Amazing Breakdown. I am fully inspired, thanks.
u break it down very well. after watching this analysis, i realised there's more behind whats on the surface. we can peek into her creative process and thoughts she put in her works.
I'm an illustrator and full time artist by the way and I've been watching photography/cinematography related videos to learn something new and develop more skills.
again, this is very helpful. i hope ur hard work paid off eventually. keep creating!
You’re very welcome
"Believe in what you are doing and stay consistent". That is the point! Thank youu
Thank you for making this video! A friend of mine showed me her channel a few months ago, and like you said, it showed me that you can create just by being yourself. I love seeing creators like you and her show their skill in cinematography, and I encourage more creators not to be afraid to express it!
You are so welcome!
Come on, she is a beautiful Woman 😍, this helps a lot. That shouldn't reduce her skills now, but her sweet charisma is a huge share in her success. Let's be honest.
You didn’t nail the head turn 😅, but you crushed the attention metric! First time watching and you kept me engaged and curious till “Hero, let’s go home.” Really enjoyed your work! A thousand thumbs up 👍
Glad you enjoyed!
I loved this video even more due to your 'cute' head tilt
This episode's true epitome of what youtube is and should be, I learnded a lot.
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Agree with everything! She and her video's are mesmerizing.
This is super crazy…. In a good way. What a cool way to acknowledge somebody 🌊
This video was so helpful and eye opening to me as a very small creator here on TH-cam. Riza is inspiring as a movie-maker and so are you, thank you for breaking down her content and for giving us an opportunity to see yours too- love what you do and for your fresh honesty in the online space. Thank you!
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Lovely message, thank you. I wish more people would just dare to consistently be themselves instead of putting on a show. Much prefer this style.
Funnily enough, I was suggested your video now before ever seeing any of her work, but I will definitely take a look at her channel now.
Thank you for sharing all this perspective on Kariza (I didn't even know that was her real name!) I never knew she blew up so fast. I always assumed that because her content was so captivating she had always been great. Just like you, I really look up to her dedication even though she didn't have the audience she has today.
You are so welcome!
Your videos are amazing too! So comfy to watch in a rainy evening
It's my first time stumbling across your video and I really appreciate your cinematic and storytelling critiques & breakdown of Kariza's channel. It's my first time hearing of her channel and I'm about to go binge her content! You've done a wonderful job providing examples from her videos and juxtaposing them with yours. Please do more of these video breakdowns of other channels! I'm sure many people including me will find them helpful! Thank you again for a very enjoyable video & looking forward to seeing more of your content.
Thank You a ton
I didn't know about her channel before your video. So, I paused and checked her channel out and was amazed. She has made her life into a movie! The combination of the right talents in one person is incredible! Being able to film yourself, be photogenic, have nice voice and have right ideas for videos is a tough combo.
But I should say that your video review was also of similar style and quality. Found two great channels today :D
omg the head tilt is funny! but thanks for sharing your views about kariza's talent and awesome work. it has made me realise i am not alone in noticing the same! so so amazing!
thanks for making this, encouraging!
Loved watching this. So refreshing to see someone recognize and honor someone who inspired and helped them :)
Thank you
Thank you so much Sean for this! I’ve been definitely struggling with the low numbers lately and this gave me hope and inspiration. Thanks ❤
You got this!
I had not yet heard of "Life of Riza", but this breakdown does make me want to look into it as the excerpts given are so well made that it is hard to fathom they are not from an incredible little movie.
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@SeanAlami and @LifeOfRiza i feel I owe you a big thank-you.
I started my TH-cam channel a little more than 2 years ago just because I had something to "precious" to share. I only had the information I felt the need to share, my character and my smartphone.
Since then I an learning, day by day a new language to me: video as a carrier for my message.
And now that I need to improve my "carrier" to better deliver the message itself.
So, thank you. Because you are providing me a jurney in a new world, new language that I want and I Need to learn.
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Best of luck to you
After your analysis and watching some of Riza's very talented videos. There is always one key observation that is left out in the success of a lot of youtubers that "make it". When you want to "gain traction" you need to be cute, attractive, or the sorts, it helps A LOT.
...but...but....that doesn't explain why girls driving their vans and camping in bikini tops make it big.......No wait, it does.
Thank you, thank you so much for an extremely passionate video
WOW what a beautiful video! I love watching Life of Riza's videos, but I never really broke it down why I love her so much. I think you're lit the fire in my belly! Thank you so much x
Glad you enjoyed it!
One almost-mentioned factor, is that she is absolutely beautiful, and this, depite what many would love to believe, plays a huge role in popularity, especially on channels like Riza's where you are essentialy watching her face for a large amount of the time.
As a middling looking middle-aged man, (if) I could produce a video to the same standards and inserted my own somewhat dissapointing appearance into it, there would be few viewers hanging out to watch them again. This is a fact of life. I personally think she is fantastic ^_^
i laughed out loud at the head turn demonstration! 😁
I absolutely LOVED this review. Shes incredible - but your breakdown was too 🤗
very well made video bro and like you said I think the biggest factor of her success is simply the kind of person she is on camera. You can have all the technical skills in the world but if you're not able to connect with the audience than it might take even longer to reach the same success. Also the fact that she already put so much effort in her previous videos.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Guess what! I saw my first video from her, and now I'm here. You just showed 2 or 3 b-roll scenes, but guess you got a new follower!!
Hey Sean, great breakdown! I saw 1 or 2 videos of hers a few months ago so this was cool to watch as someone who is trying to improve their videography skills. I particularly like the part @ 7:25 where you showed with AI how much of a difference scenery and small details can make! Also very funny how the head turn she does wouldn't apply to us haha, if i did that in a review of mine I don't think people would take me seriously. Only thing that I would mention here would be to link her channel in the description for people that aren't familiar with her work. Thanks for the vid, first time here and instant sub!
I appreciate the kind words, Vlad
I don't know how I got to this video, but I am so grateful that you shared your story of how this creator has inspired you. I must now binge! I have been watching so many videos about how to move forward in my journey, but somehow this really resonated with me. Tips and experience are great, but watching your video and highlights of her videos gave me a renewed inspiration to create. Your style is very thoughtful, your edits and pacing are wonderful and your story in this video is selfless. Thank you! I hope the likes, subscribes and watch will help move you forward.
Finding your video was important to me, and the last phrases you say about being yourself and staying to it, are an inspiration, so thank you for that. Some weeks ago I also found Riza's channel. I agree with you, what a magical sensitivity in making videos, I am also learning with her, and now with you too, You did excellent work on your video too, excellent filming and beautiful production, Thank you again.
Thank you, keep at it
This is one of the most inspiring content that I've ever found, I recently started vlogging and I am still struggling find my own style making videos. Your breakdown and tips encourage me a lot. Thank you 🤍
Go for it!
Sean, this was a masterpiece. You could really feel the amount of work and dedication you put into this. I hope you'll get the attention you deserve. Keep on going man.
I appreciate that Brother
Excellent video which required a lot of work on your part. I had never heard of Life of Riza so will check out her channel too. Thanks for this great breakdown. Very interesting.
Her videos remind me of Casey Neistat and Wes Anderson but dialed back, combined with a Japanese sensibility, like Ozu or Miyazaki. You don't feel beaten over the head with gimmicks or enthusiasm, but it all feels considered and well paced. It feels authentic but still highly stylised (like Neistat).
Fantastic video, brother! I just discovered Life or Riza for the first time today... and now your video. Perhaps a sign for me as I've been thinking of starting my own channel, but held back by fear....
This is what I have been looking for, something which can guide me for adding a different essence to my content creation journey. Last month I started creating videos on TH-cam, and with God's grace I have been able to create 7-8 long form videos and 9-10 shorts, but I could not get enough views, and I always felt something is still missing. And from this video I have definitely learnt many new things, which I will try implementing soon.... And those last words: Believe in what you doing, and stay consistent..... Yeeee I am going to be consistent no matter what!!!
Do it
@@SeanAlami I will try my best!!!
I was watching her from way back. So glad she finally popped. She's a trendsetter in a world where everyone's doing short videos. Hers force the viewer to slow down. I think people are craving that
Great review. Like this video and I yes, I follow Life of Riza too. She is amazing!
Have I binge-watched Riza's videos? Yes. I love how she presented things in her videos, and everything is intentional, from the lighting to the framing, to everything.
Now, will I binge-watch your videos because of this? Yes, definitely. I like how you presented Riza in this video and would love to see what you got. :D
Glad you like them!
The end made me cry 😭 thank you so much for making this.
So inspiring 🥺💎✨
Your analysis are impeccable 👏🏼