Streaming to nobody is one of the loneliest things I've ever experienced. You just want to end the stream because no one cares, but you know if you stop, no one will ever care. It's a tough feeling, and this video did such a beautiful job of portraying it. Props to you man, you just earned a sub
This hits hard, too darn relatable for me back in the day even when mixer was still around 😅 I think this is why it’s important to post consistently on other social media platforms like TH-cam/TikTok promoting your streams where content can live forever rather than hoping someone will scroll down for 40 min to your stream if it happens to be a popular game. You actually can get more viewers/followers streaming A LOT less if you’re constantly making clips/content catered towards your streams. The only time it makes sense to stream 8 hours a day plus is if your already partnered or your getting a ton of traction.
Yeah it's way easier to get views on a 15 - 20 minute video than on a twitch stream. Most people aren't going into random peoples streams they're just watching someone they saw a video on youtube of that got recommend to them
yeah that + befriending other streamers, being active in other chats, raiding each other etc is a lot more promo i'd say. most of the streamers i find on twitch and not vods/shorts here i find because of raids/smaller streamers supporting each other, and subsequently streamers showing up in my recommended stuff on the side while im watching people i like who share an audience etc
I've been streaming for 3 years and this video actually shows how lonely it can be but I did progress and made a small community. For everyone who just stared streaming do not give up, you can do it and it is poseable to grow, it just takes time.
@@Gohgoin my opinion it’s really hard to start on platforms like Twitch. Many big name people come from different media. Some people get popular for being really good at video games while other people manage to get lucky. Luck however is nothing if you can’t keep viewers entertained and engaged. Route I’ve seen some people take is to become popular on TH-cam or TikTok to increase your potential audience while also advertising your streams. That’s what I think, I may be wrong but this is what I have gathered. Also of course you can appeal to the algorithm for the platforms you produce content on.
Been streaming for 7 years on twitch and one night my ceiling fell on me and all of the sudden my viewer count went from 0 to 300 and my followers went from 60 to 335. The excitement was almost crippling, but now I stream to a few people who follow me for my content and honestly that feels amazing. You never know when you will get your break, all you can do is keep trying! Stay consistent friends WE got this
FAm the days i had 1-3 viewers on my streams were so fun. enjoy the process and enjoy the journey. i streamed everyday for 2-3 hours when i got off a full time job working 6 days a week to 1-5 people. I did it cause its fun not for viewers brother. its all about intention whatever youre chasing is whatevers running away from you! Lol i did this for 10 years you gotta have fun with it
For the streamers, who actually feel like me: Don't give up bro. If you have 0 viewers, you can be the best streamer in the world, it's just a matter of how much attention you get bro. Don't give up please.
WHEN YOU STREAM STOP SITTING THERE FOR 30 MINS WITHOUT GAMEPLAY AFTER EACH GAME DURING A 2 HOUR STREAM! I WATCH VODS TO SEE IF YOU EVEN PLAY OR JUST SIT AMD STAIR AT CAM AMD GO TO BATHROOM EVERY 5 MINS. NO GAMEPLAY NO FOLLOW. DONT HAVE TO BE PRO MLG SNIPER GOD
5:29 when that “1” pops up, gotta be the scariest and rewarding feeling in the world. Somebody is looking at the stream. Even if it’s for a few seconds.
Honestly when it's only 1 person, it's so much more stressful than when there's a few watching. You have 1 person watching, you have no idea what they're like, and if they're not chatting, it's really hard to engage them, but you get this nervous urge to do whatever possible to entertain them, and when it drops back down to 0, it's SOOOOOO SAD!
There are few things as soul crushing as streaming to zero viewers. Knowing there are other people with worse streams that have viewers. “What is it about me that is so boring, so unwanted, so bad, so unlikable? I must be ugly, I must be too negative, I must be too boring, too restricted & controlled” It looks like this video is your big break though so congratulations!!!
I checked out your TH-cam channel I have to say it's a great channel. Only feedback I have is to be a bit more confident when talking in the camera I feel like your holding back a little. the reason why no one is watching is because you have to up your marketing and networking game. When you don't have a team working for you in the background, you have to be your biggest promoter. I'm talking using everything word of mouth, all social media platforms, business cards, QR stickers, Collabs w/ people on your level or a bit higher etc. Get your name out there how ever you can, keep making great content and they won't be able to ignore you. I hope this helped I love when the underdogs win.
Thank you SlysxgeBeats! I streamed from 2016 to 2024 with 0 to 1 viewer for the vast majority of it. I finally quit Twitch streaming. The feeling of invisibility was too much for me. There's a lot I want to say about the streaming & everything I actually tried behind the scenes on discord, reddit, tiktok, youtube, and instagram but it's in the past now. Thank you for your advice & I'm so glad you said it because I'm going to take your advice and improve in other areas. I'm so tired of being timid when talking to the camera...I just wanna dance, be loud, a little obnoxious even hahaha! I love when the underdog wins too. Let's both succeed at what we want to accomplish.
@@Emmahmaru That’s the nature of the beast when being a creative. Sometimes your art isn’t supported enough to sustain it. Doesn’t mean it’s not good, the starving art Is real and no one’s talking about it. With all this social media highlights it’s hard to believe anyone is starving. Keep being you and enjoy your art even if no one ever sees it, that’s what makes you, you :) it’s your piece of legacy in this world. You’re a winner, stay positive stay humble stay bless Emma 🫶🏽
This video really hit me bro. The production of this is insanely good. I remember when I was young I always wanted to stream, so I started. I only averaged 0-2 viewers on a 2 hour stream, which really made me sad. If anyone sees this message, do not give up on what you like doing, you will make it big someday, whatever it is. :)
This video really hit me bro. The production of this is insanely good. I remember when I was young I always wanted to stream, so I started. I only averaged 0-2 viewers on a 2 hour stream, which really made me sad. If anyone sees this message, do not give up on what you like doing, you will make it big someday, whatever it is. :)
I was there too. It went from 0-2 viewers to 5-10 viewers on average. It’s a small increase, but still. All I did was be consistent and entertaining! We can do it!
I can always appreciate something that has passion behind it and something that expresses something that everyone goes through just the realness of life and something not working out as anticipated. Thanks for creating this, I will sure remember !!
I can always appreciate something that has passion behind it and something that expresses something that everyone goes through just the realness of life and something not working out as anticipated. Thanks for creating this, I will sure remember !!
What a great mini doc. I have never been brave enough to stream on Twitch but the beginning somehow feels so relatable. I guess the sense of loneliness is universal. ... and the music choice is just *chef's kiss*.
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there@@FROST218
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there
I don't normally comment on TH-cam videos, but just wanted to let you know this was a well produced emotional video for someone who likely doesn't have a ton of resources for production. Looking forward to see what videos, if any, come next.
Thank you for sharing this and your story. I've been through numerous failures as an artist and it takes courage to pick yourself back up. It's just a part of everyone's story and you never know how learning from those struggles will guide you into your next big moment. Keep grinding on the content at the end of the day we do things that fulfill us and make ourselves happy not for the approval of others.
I get this to like a crazy level.. this video has given me a lot of inspiration, and after thinking giving up my twitch and TH-cam account it made me think. I love how you showed the genuine struggles of content creators in the making/ making things and I really appreciate you showing the problems and struggles of this area of content creation.
this reminded me of some of the scenes in better call saul. Loved that show, amazing cinematography. if you haven't watched it, hope you find time to see it one day. Looking forward to see where you bring this channel. I think people relate a lot to todays internet culture and the loneliness through technology nowadays
Bro 7 years for 3 viewers is the universe talking to you that it's time to move on into something else. Guess streaming is not for everyone. Pick a new path.
Love this. Very relatable. Starting out on TH-cam recently, it can be demoralising when nobody watches any of your content, so this spoke to me. Subbed.
As a new streamer who started nearly a year ago on Twitch, there’s a lot I can relate too in this video. The way you’re trying to think of things to say but it feels like it’s pointless at times when there’s no one watching. Being funny and silly on stream to realise that there’s no one here, but you do it in hopes that someone stops by at that specific time. Long periods of not talking as it’s difficult to keep talking, essentially to yourself in some cases. And the way you get up after the stream ends, shutting off all your lighting and feeling very un-motivated when you look back at your setup. For me, I do it for fun & knowing that I have a small community of people who enjoy my content and me as a person, as well as some of the most meaningful compliments I never would’ve gotten normally, means the world to me; it keeps me going I think this video really encapsulates this experience and I related to a lot of it. Keep going. Enjoy the process. And most importantly, have fun and do your best. That’s all you can do ❤️
This hits soooo hard, especially now with all the big youtubers stepping down and retiring, back then only a few people were doing youtube but theres so much saturation on here now it feels impossible for anyone to ever get as big as that, i can imagine streaming too, youtube can be the easiest job practically but its soooo mentally demanding with the self isolation and loneliness of constantly grinding, as a small channel myself, incredible video
I’m not going to lie man. I started tearing up at the end. Well done! Amazing camera work and editing. You are a filmmaker sir. Wish you all the success in the world at whatever you do.
THIS! Man... This is the everyday struggle of most streamers out there and the truth is, it doesn't have to be like this. IT ISN'T LUCK or WAITING YOUR TURN. It doesn't have to be like this. there's an audience for everyone big or small as it may be, it doesn't have to be 0. In anycase, GREAT storytelling here Tayen Lee. You captured the emotion well in this short film and inspired me to help make sure new streamers don't experience this dreadful feeling 🙏🏾
ay bro if your worried about not having fans you got one right here. this whole video is so relatable and if you keep at this it will work eventually you just need a gimmick when streaming and with youtube especially just be the most entertaining version of yourself dont let this stage get the worst of you its where you figure everything out and enjoy it
Felt this video to the core. I bought a PC to pursue streaming for fun & side hustle . Gave up earlier this year now making my resolution to do this consistently for a year. This video helps a bunch especially on those lonely days. Much love & appreciate you 🙏🏽
Absolutely loved the video dude. Choreography, quality and heart strings were being pulled. Def deserve the 7k views and more. Only thing I wished for was a redemption from the streamer to continue streaming after the donation, watching that flame re-ignite in himself. Would have been sick, but regardless awesome video, it was a well spent 6 minute watch you deserve more than 295 subs
I feel you mate. I've been making videos for 2 odd years now? Most of them are private now. And the ones that aren't, aren't exactly the best, pulled low views. But I'm happy with them. It's a damn painful thing to look and see the things your passionate about don't get the recognition you hope. It drives you insane, all we can hope is that small community will stick around, that they will keep coming back for some odd reason. Just gotta have hope. Even when it gets especially difficult. Also that ending through me for a loop, stellar video you have right here
Looking forward to future videos! Your transitions are TOP of the notch! They are creative, unique, and different than everyone else. I can see how much time you spent on this video. It is both impressive because of the damn good quality of this video, and how much attention it got. Though I have to say I'm not surprised by this, it deserves views to no end! Keep up the good work!
man just wait and it will happen, i used to stream, used to get like 4 concurrent viewers usally, but then one day it just jumped to 30 and then i just sat there happily streaming to 30 people
whoa, this vid unexpectedly had some amazing shots and editing. The transition from the 0 on the overlay to text at the beginning was really cool and the different angles during the kitchen scene was sick.
You did a really good job here, the fact, you can’t tell whether this was a real story or fiction I think, proves that you are a good storyteller and you’re telling more relatable stories to this generation by doing this! Keep it up! 👍
I can relate to this so hard, I've been streaming regularly for 5 years on twitch, and if I try new games outside of what I normally stream I get 0 interaction, it really makes it challenging sometimes when all you want is someone to chat with, and you feel burned out with the normal games. I know one thing tho, even though I've streamed to 0 people more times then I can count, the moments where things happen just makes it all worth it, and the reason I haven't stopped is due to the people I've had fun meeting over the years. and it's due to that which is why I don't intend to stop my streaming career anytime soon. Keep up the streams and never give up, enjoy streams the way you want too, do what makes you happy
bro this video was amazing. the idea of it was such a relatable thing to so many people starting off , i bet alot of people appreciate this and i also think you definitely inspired a few people because you definitely inspired me
This actually made me cry a little. I’m not a streamer, but I do make content on instagram and TikTok and ik how it feels to have 0 engagement even after putting in so much time and effort into your craft. It’s crazy how there’s so many talented, creative and entertaining ppl out there but they never make it big…
Being a streamer definitely isn’t an easy process. Especially now days. I hope you come back to it and try again when you are ready ofc. You got this !
Hey i can relate to all of this I remember streaming to 0 people for 3 years. this video was SO WELL PERDUCED I watched 4 times over the course of 4 days id you see this just know to never give up. You earned a sub!
bro i felt this video. Im gonna start streaming soon for the first time ever and I know I'm definitely gonna be streaming to no one in the beginning. It'll be hard but I know it'll just take time.
Seeing the bloopers at the was great hahaha The slow ZOOM into the 0 views with the most non engaging commentary during a game really said it all I've been streaming for now 5 years, but the first 4 years was really really on and off, with jobs changing, so time zones changed or extremely long breaks in between trying to figure things out. I feel for anyone who struggles with low view count. The one thing I would tell myself back then is, slow down on streaming, find like minded communities to engage with, always try to think outside the box, be okay with being a little uncomfortable and remember there is more to content creating than just streaming on twitch. Find your unique advantages that will make you stand out more than the next person, not in a way of you are better than the next person but the more you want to search for what you are good at or what makes you unique, the closer you will get to becoming the content creator you WANT to be. Edit: Great video I really enjoyed the song you chose that really set the mood for how it feels getting off & feeling that confusion & frustration of, "What am I doing wrong?" when of course it should be, "What can I do differently?" excited to see other videos like this!
this video got recommended to me on my feed and you will definitely become a big creator i recently just started with a fresh start with streaming and videos and it really sucks to have low viewers but putting the time and ethic will always eventually work out. Never give up and i'm saying this to everyone who reads this comment as well.
Great video this was very creative and it inspired me to start my own TH-cam channel! You have a great future ahead of you. Again great job. unsubscribed.
The small laughs at the end are so contagious. I’m going through the same thing as a small TH-camr. Sometimes I have a few hundred views and other times I barely hit 70. I remember posting and not getting a single view and now I’m at 700+ subscribers. You just have to keep going
Beautifully made man. I fell victim to the Mixer trap, but had an average of 80 viewers on there at one point. Built a solid community and even had some merch sells. I loved it so much man, but then when I swapped over to twitch, the following didn’t transfer. I tried for a while, but it never picked back up to the height that it once was. I think about going back to content creation often, but with such a saturated space and real life obligations, it’s just not worth it for me. Hope the success of this video can get you somewhere in the creator space!
Keep at it bro, amazing and emotional video that really highlights the loneliness of trying to not even "make it" but just have not given up. I like many others spend most of my streams alone but that's okay, when people come in I always appreciate it and have good convos (most of the time). I treat streaming a little different than most and I don't aim to blow up or anything but share something I would be doing otherwise but with an open door to join. Much love to all and I wish contentment for all my fellow struggling creators.
You really put a lot of work into this and you're very skilled at video creating. Your twitch should be pretty big after this vid but I don't see a link. Either way I believe you should continue with youtube. Great things will come bro! And yeah, it's unfortunate MRBEAST didn't show up for your last stream lol but imagine if it actually happened haha.
Man the first minute of this video hit. I didn’t do a year but stopped. I have videos here now on TH-cam which sometimes I’ll get a decent amount which is like 500 views to me, majority of are less than 50-100 views which still gets tough especially if I feel like being talkative to realize there’s maybe 1-2 people that actually watch it through. Great video brother!
This video is very relatable especially that Im going through it right now, 😅I've been streaming for about two years now and it was a great journey I do not regret it but how things are right now Im going to have to drop it eventually 😕
holy crap dude, this video was literally amazing. I think you would honestly be a better TH-camr than streamer, I also recommend streaming on TH-cam in general because there is a higher success rate imo.
i never get emotionally attached to any video ever but this one was one of the best videos i have ever seen on youtube and almost made me cry seeing this reminds me of my story and it really inspires :) W video
I feel bad for the people who are kind and put so much effort into the things they love and enjoy and dont get anything they deserve but never back down, never give up (idk just saw nick eh 30 on my recommendations lol)
ive been streaming alone for months. everyone who has shown up has left quickly. i suspect its because im young but im putting alot of effort into these streams and im just hoping that one day i can do this
This really hit home for me, I streamed for two years straight, always sat at 0 viewers. Seeing other channels grow so fast and me not making progress in the whole two years I streamed just demotivated me so much, never even knew my last stream would be the last one. I just decided I preferred playing games alone than sharing it with an audience that didn't exist. I'm glad for all the people who we're able to make it out of this, though. it really is a sucky phase and I respect the people that pulled through and kept streaming, I just couldn't do it after so long.
I streamed consistently for 3 months and then I decided to stop. I think the main things that gets people views, even if its just 5-10 per stream, is hard work, endurance, personality, and most of all, friendships. Streaming while playing with friends is a great way to not feel lonely even if you're not getting any views. But I realized that soon my life would get just too busy to keep up the streaming endurance, and hard work. I have no personality, and little to no online friends. It took me a little big to get out of the hole that I dug, but I was right when I stopped, my life did get busy. I have no time to stream anymore, no energy, I have a couple friends but I just let them do their own thing when they're streaming their games or just playing games for fun. Streaming for 3 months was alright, but it was time for me to let that ship sail and cross a different bridge in my life. If you really want to stream, then keep at it. People will watch eventually, it just takes time.
completely understand this , you can’t force yourself to go live after a while you lose that passion , but don’t ever give up bro you never know when it’s your turn seriously
Thanks for showing what it’s really like on our end. Streaming has been the most humbling experience I’ve been through but you never know who is watching so keep at it. We’re all in this together!
Stay at it & enjoy the process as much as you can. You never know when it's your turn
This is the realest comment tbh. Never stop what you love
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Yooo what 2.7 mil subs damnn I saw a few video's of you
I remember shroud once said he streamed to 0 viewer for a year back in 2012-2013
Streaming to nobody is one of the loneliest things I've ever experienced. You just want to end the stream because no one cares, but you know if you stop, no one will ever care. It's a tough feeling, and this video did such a beautiful job of portraying it. Props to you man, you just earned a sub
Watching you not be picked for killer was hilarious 😆
@@404-AnimationYT hahaha yeah that was pretty rough, at least I had viewers to make it fun though
@@pobatron Agreed
pov: playing by urself .-.
yeah.@@yourboy_fana6018
Bro... This video gave me so much inspiration, that I had to make my own. The authenticity of showing the struggles of content making is so genuine.
no replies?😊
@@6bot619 I mean you replied
@@6bot619 over 5k people agree with op...not everything needs a reply...not even this reply. lol
This Is Just Like Me No Views On TH-cam
25 k is impressive
This hits hard, too darn relatable for me back in the day even when mixer was still around 😅 I think this is why it’s important to post consistently on other social media platforms like TH-cam/TikTok promoting your streams where content can live forever rather than hoping someone will scroll down for 40 min to your stream if it happens to be a popular game. You actually can get more viewers/followers streaming A LOT less if you’re constantly making clips/content catered towards your streams. The only time it makes sense to stream 8 hours a day plus is if your already partnered or your getting a ton of traction.
Yeah it's way easier to get views on a 15 - 20 minute video than on a twitch stream. Most people aren't going into random peoples streams they're just watching someone they saw a video on youtube of that got recommend to them
yeah that + befriending other streamers, being active in other chats, raiding each other etc is a lot more promo i'd say. most of the streamers i find on twitch and not vods/shorts here i find because of raids/smaller streamers supporting each other, and subsequently streamers showing up in my recommended stuff on the side while im watching people i like who share an audience etc
I only ever stream when my videos start trending. Other than that, it's pretty pointless apart from practice! Glad you made it 🙌
thanks for the motivation brother ill start a tiktok right now.
This is great advice, at the end of the day it's all about community.@@gina-hp2jo
I've been streaming for 3 years and this video actually shows how lonely it can be but I did progress and made a small community. For everyone who just stared streaming do not give up, you can do it and it is poseable to grow, it just takes time.
im on 10 years and average 1.2 viewers for 2023 so far
i need to figure out the strat bro ... 😭
@@Gohgo ngl i think its time to give it up
LMFAO fr bluds got a point
its fun tho so eh
@@Gohgo do whatever makes u happy then
@@Gohgoin my opinion it’s really hard to start on platforms like Twitch. Many big name people come from different media. Some people get popular for being really good at video games while other people manage to get lucky. Luck however is nothing if you can’t keep viewers entertained and engaged. Route I’ve seen some people take is to become popular on TH-cam or TikTok to increase your potential audience while also advertising your streams. That’s what I think, I may be wrong but this is what I have gathered. Also of course you can appeal to the algorithm for the platforms you produce content on.
Been streaming for 7 years on twitch and one night my ceiling fell on me and all of the sudden my viewer count went from 0 to 300 and my followers went from 60 to 335. The excitement was almost crippling, but now I stream to a few people who follow me for my content and honestly that feels amazing. You never know when you will get your break, all you can do is keep trying! Stay consistent friends WE got this
haha I remember seeing that clip on LSF! I'm glad things are working out for you man that's awesome
Oh yeah I remember that😂
the secret to to livestreaming success is to make your ceiling collapse on you lol
how do i make my ceiling fall?🤣
Wait what
FAm the days i had 1-3 viewers on my streams were so fun. enjoy the process and enjoy the journey. i streamed everyday for 2-3 hours when i got off a full time job working 6 days a week to 1-5 people. I did it cause its fun not for viewers brother. its all about intention whatever youre chasing is whatevers running away from you! Lol i did this for 10 years you gotta have fun with it
God damn you have 1 mil views yo gotta be popular
the REAL FULCRUM NO WAY LOVE U MAN
faded than a ho
We love you fulcrum
FULCRUM COME IN
For the streamers, who actually feel like me:
Don't give up bro. If you have 0 viewers, you can be the best streamer in the world, it's just a matter of how much attention you get bro. Don't give up please.
Content is the key nowadays otherwise hoping is not good strategy
@@hypcro Yea, but just make better content, and don't give up just because you have 0 viewers.
Some people are actually underrated, they just have no eyes on them.@@hypcro
WHEN YOU STREAM STOP SITTING THERE FOR 30 MINS WITHOUT GAMEPLAY AFTER EACH GAME DURING A 2 HOUR STREAM! I WATCH VODS TO SEE IF YOU EVEN PLAY OR JUST SIT AMD STAIR AT CAM AMD GO TO BATHROOM EVERY 5 MINS. NO GAMEPLAY NO FOLLOW. DONT HAVE TO BE PRO MLG SNIPER GOD
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the production on this is insane. you can really tell when something is made with genuine intention and passion. wishing you all the best :)
the production on this is insane. you can really tell when something is made with genuine intention and passion. wishing you all the best :)
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the production on this is insane. you can really tell when something is made with genuine intention and passion. wishing you all the best :)
the production on this is insane. you can really tell when something is made with genuine intention and passion. wishing you all the best :)
the production on this is insane. you can really tell when something is made with genuine intention and passion. wishing you all the best :)
5:29 when that “1” pops up, gotta be the scariest and rewarding feeling in the world. Somebody is looking at the stream. Even if it’s for a few seconds.
Honestly when it's only 1 person, it's so much more stressful than when there's a few watching. You have 1 person watching, you have no idea what they're like, and if they're not chatting, it's really hard to engage them, but you get this nervous urge to do whatever possible to entertain them, and when it drops back down to 0, it's SOOOOOO SAD!
There are few things as soul crushing as streaming to zero viewers. Knowing there are other people with worse streams that have viewers. “What is it about me that is so boring, so unwanted, so bad, so unlikable? I must be ugly, I must be too negative, I must be too boring, too restricted & controlled”
It looks like this video is your big break though so congratulations!!!
I checked out your TH-cam channel I have to say it's a great channel. Only feedback I have is to be a bit more confident when talking in the camera I feel like your holding back a little. the reason why no one is watching is because you have to up your marketing and networking game. When you don't have a team working for you in the background, you have to be your biggest promoter. I'm talking using everything word of mouth, all social media platforms, business cards, QR stickers, Collabs w/ people on your level or a bit higher etc. Get your name out there how ever you can, keep making great content and they won't be able to ignore you. I hope this helped I love when the underdogs win.
Thank you SlysxgeBeats! I streamed from 2016 to 2024 with 0 to 1 viewer for the vast majority of it. I finally quit Twitch streaming. The feeling of invisibility was too much for me. There's a lot I want to say about the streaming & everything I actually tried behind the scenes on discord, reddit, tiktok, youtube, and instagram but it's in the past now. Thank you for your advice & I'm so glad you said it because I'm going to take your advice and improve in other areas. I'm so tired of being timid when talking to the camera...I just wanna dance, be loud, a little obnoxious even hahaha! I love when the underdog wins too. Let's both succeed at what we want to accomplish.
@@Emmahmaru That’s the nature of the beast when being a creative. Sometimes your art isn’t supported enough to sustain it. Doesn’t mean it’s not good, the starving art Is real and no one’s talking about it. With all this social media highlights it’s hard to believe anyone is starving. Keep being you and enjoy your art even if no one ever sees it, that’s what makes you, you :) it’s your piece of legacy in this world. You’re a winner, stay positive stay humble stay bless Emma 🫶🏽
The follow sound made me cry 😭 I was too emotionally attached to this whole story. My brain broke when it was revealed. Oh my heart
This video really hit me bro. The production of this is insanely good. I remember when I was young I always wanted to stream, so I started. I only averaged 0-2 viewers on a 2 hour stream, which really made me sad. If anyone sees this message, do not give up on what you like doing, you will make it big someday, whatever it is. :)
thank you bro :)
thank you my bro hope your channel the best : )
This video really hit me bro. The production of this is insanely good. I remember when I was young I always wanted to stream, so I started. I only averaged 0-2 viewers on a 2 hour stream, which really made me sad. If anyone sees this message, do not give up on what you like doing, you will make it big someday, whatever it is. :)
same :(
I was there too. It went from 0-2 viewers to 5-10 viewers on average. It’s a small increase, but still. All I did was be consistent and entertaining! We can do it!
I can always appreciate something that has passion behind it and something that expresses something that everyone goes through just the realness of life and something not working out as anticipated. Thanks for creating this, I will sure remember !!
Thank you! I appreciate your appreciation
I can always appreciate something that has passion behind it and something that expresses something that everyone goes through just the realness of life and something not working out as anticipated. Thanks for creating this, I will sure remember !!
What a great mini doc. I have never been brave enough to stream on Twitch but the beginning somehow feels so relatable. I guess the sense of loneliness is universal. ... and the music choice is just *chef's kiss*.
My god this just felt so raw and sincere. You really know how to hit me in the feels. Great job
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there
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If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there@@FROST218
If you're gonna stream, edit the clips/highlights to TH-cam, show us your interest, what you enjoy, what you like, want us to want to watch you, and most importantly have fun with what you do, learn how to video edit, show us your journey if you want, throw yourself out there and most importantly just keep swimming, but just make sure it doesn't get in the way from real life if that's a reality you have to face, the internet is always there
do yk his twitch?
I don't normally comment on TH-cam videos, but just wanted to let you know this was a well produced emotional video for someone who likely doesn't have a ton of resources for production. Looking forward to see what videos, if any, come next.
That is a beautiful comment, and completely correct. It was a stunningly made video
Thank you for sharing this and your story. I've been through numerous failures as an artist and it takes courage to pick yourself back up. It's just a part of everyone's story and you never know how learning from those struggles will guide you into your next big moment. Keep grinding on the content at the end of the day we do things that fulfill us and make ourselves happy not for the approval of others.
I get this to like a crazy level.. this video has given me a lot of inspiration, and after thinking giving up my twitch and TH-cam account it made me think. I love how you showed the genuine struggles of content creators in the making/ making things and I really appreciate you showing the problems and struggles of this area of content creation.
I really hope this gets a lot of traction, its well made and was very enjoyable.
this reminded me of some of the scenes in better call saul. Loved that show, amazing cinematography. if you haven't watched it, hope you find time to see it one day.
Looking forward to see where you bring this channel. I think people relate a lot to todays internet culture and the loneliness through technology nowadays
Every artist of any discipline goes through this, but man did you capture it perfectly
Been streaming for 7 years to only 3 viewers, so I feel this. But you can never give up on your dreams.
you have 3 loyal mans for real.
@@Roisome I'm happy they're here honestly, I know there is someone who regularly enjoys what I do
What is your Twitch channel, I am more than happy to throw you a sub. Keep up the good work and good luck to you
@@Roisome Nope They just got there by accident.
Bro 7 years for 3 viewers is the universe talking to you that it's time to move on into something else. Guess streaming is not for everyone. Pick a new path.
This is one of the most underrated videos I’ve seen the production on this was great. Keep it up man 👍
Love this. Very relatable. Starting out on TH-cam recently, it can be demoralising when nobody watches any of your content, so this spoke to me. Subbed.
As a new streamer who started nearly a year ago on Twitch, there’s a lot I can relate too in this video.
The way you’re trying to think of things to say but it feels like it’s pointless at times when there’s no one watching. Being funny and silly on stream to realise that there’s no one here, but you do it in hopes that someone stops by at that specific time. Long periods of not talking as it’s difficult to keep talking, essentially to yourself in some cases. And the way you get up after the stream ends, shutting off all your lighting and feeling very un-motivated when you look back at your setup.
For me, I do it for fun & knowing that I have a small community of people who enjoy my content and me as a person, as well as some of the most meaningful compliments I never would’ve gotten normally, means the world to me; it keeps me going
I think this video really encapsulates this experience and I related to a lot of it.
Keep going. Enjoy the process. And most importantly, have fun and do your best. That’s all you can do ❤️
This hits soooo hard, especially now with all the big youtubers stepping down and retiring, back then only a few people were doing youtube but theres so much saturation on here now it feels impossible for anyone to ever get as big as that, i can imagine streaming too, youtube can be the easiest job practically but its soooo mentally demanding with the self isolation and loneliness of constantly grinding, as a small channel myself, incredible video
Keep at it man! Took me about 4 years to get to where I am and I still have a long way to go. You totally got this.
I’m not going to lie man. I started tearing up at the end. Well done! Amazing camera work and editing. You are a filmmaker sir. Wish you all the success in the world at whatever you do.
This has to be the most wholesome, truly inspiration video I have seen for quite a while. The camera shots are freaking Hollywood quality!
THIS! Man... This is the everyday struggle of most streamers out there and the truth is, it doesn't have to be like this. IT ISN'T LUCK or WAITING YOUR TURN. It doesn't have to be like this. there's an audience for everyone big or small as it may be, it doesn't have to be 0. In anycase, GREAT storytelling here Tayen Lee. You captured the emotion well in this short film and inspired me to help make sure new streamers don't experience this dreadful feeling 🙏🏾
this video so well done and I really feel you its so hard to build a community but eventually your time and effort will pay off I promise you
ay bro if your worried about not having fans you got one right here. this whole video is so relatable and if you keep at this it will work eventually you just need a gimmick when streaming and with youtube especially just be the most entertaining version of yourself dont let this stage get the worst of you its where you figure everything out and enjoy it
That intro is fire. Instantly bookmarked into my brain for future inspo. Well done king
Felt this video to the core. I bought a PC to pursue streaming for fun & side hustle . Gave up earlier this year now making my resolution to do this consistently for a year. This video helps a bunch especially on those lonely days. Much love & appreciate you 🙏🏽
Absolutely loved the video dude. Choreography, quality and heart strings were being pulled. Def deserve the 7k views and more. Only thing I wished for was a redemption from the streamer to continue streaming after the donation, watching that flame re-ignite in himself. Would have been sick, but regardless awesome video, it was a well spent 6 minute watch you deserve more than 295 subs
I feel you mate. I've been making videos for 2 odd years now? Most of them are private now. And the ones that aren't, aren't exactly the best, pulled low views. But I'm happy with them. It's a damn painful thing to look and see the things your passionate about don't get the recognition you hope. It drives you insane, all we can hope is that small community will stick around, that they will keep coming back for some odd reason. Just gotta have hope. Even when it gets especially difficult.
Also that ending through me for a loop, stellar video you have right here
Great storytelling man, you're a talented filmmaker, keep it up!
Looking forward to future videos! Your transitions are TOP of the notch! They are creative, unique, and different than everyone else. I can see how much time you spent on this video. It is both impressive because of the damn good quality of this video, and how much attention it got. Though I have to say I'm not surprised by this, it deserves views to no end! Keep up the good work!
bro you perfectly captured the emotions as a starting twitch streamer
man just wait and it will happen, i used to stream, used to get like 4 concurrent viewers usally, but then one day it just jumped to 30 and then i just sat there happily streaming to 30 people
whoa, this vid unexpectedly had some amazing shots and editing. The transition from the 0 on the overlay to text at the beginning was really cool and the different angles during the kitchen scene was sick.
You did a really good job here, the fact, you can’t tell whether this was a real story or fiction I think, proves that you are a good storyteller and you’re telling more relatable stories to this generation by doing this! Keep it up! 👍
Damn 5 years streaming here and still 1 viewer.. I still believe in miracle and hardwork., Never stop learning my dude.
send me the link to your channel and i'll watch you
calling it now this guys finna blow up within the next year
I can relate to this so hard, I've been streaming regularly for 5 years on twitch, and if I try new games outside of what I normally stream I get 0 interaction, it really makes it challenging sometimes when all you want is someone to chat with, and you feel burned out with the normal games. I know one thing tho, even though I've streamed to 0 people more times then I can count, the moments where things happen just makes it all worth it, and the reason I haven't stopped is due to the people I've had fun meeting over the years. and it's due to that which is why I don't intend to stop my streaming career anytime soon. Keep up the streams and never give up, enjoy streams the way you want too, do what makes you happy
bro this video was amazing. the idea of it was such a relatable thing to so many people starting off , i bet alot of people appreciate this and i also think you definitely inspired a few people because you definitely inspired me
Great short film - so glad I just found this channel. All hail Mr. Beast.
This actually made me cry a little. I’m not a streamer, but I do make content on instagram and TikTok and ik how it feels to have 0 engagement even after putting in so much time and effort into your craft. It’s crazy how there’s so many talented, creative and entertaining ppl out there but they never make it big…
Being a streamer definitely isn’t an easy process. Especially now days. I hope you come back to it and try again when you are ready ofc. You got this !
Bro this video was amazing I needed this, so glad it came up when I opened TH-cam thanks bro🙏🏽
Hey i can relate to all of this I remember streaming to 0 people for 3 years. this video was SO WELL PERDUCED I watched 4 times over the course of 4 days id you see this just know to never give up.
You earned a sub!
This video hit hard. So many people try streaming and it doesnt work out.
bro i felt this video. Im gonna start streaming soon for the first time ever and I know I'm definitely gonna be streaming to no one in the beginning. It'll be hard but I know it'll just take time.
this is a cinematographic masterpiece dude, good job
I really wish bigger creators would look for smaller ones and give shoutouts if they like the content they see.
I see so much potential brother no one that made it expected to make it keep grinding and stay locked in
Seeing the bloopers at the was great hahaha
The slow ZOOM into the 0 views with the most non engaging commentary during a game really said it all
I've been streaming for now 5 years, but the first 4 years was really really on and off, with jobs changing, so time zones changed or extremely long breaks in between trying to figure things out. I feel for anyone who struggles with low view count. The one thing I would tell myself back then is, slow down on streaming, find like minded communities to engage with, always try to think outside the box, be okay with being a little uncomfortable and remember there is more to content creating than just streaming on twitch. Find your unique advantages that will make you stand out more than the next person, not in a way of you are better than the next person but the more you want to search for what you are good at or what makes you unique, the closer you will get to becoming the content creator you WANT to be.
Edit: Great video I really enjoyed the song you chose that really set the mood for how it feels getting off & feeling that confusion & frustration of, "What am I doing wrong?" when of course it should be, "What can I do differently?" excited to see other videos like this!
this video got recommended to me on my feed and you will definitely become a big creator i recently just started with a fresh start with streaming and videos and it really sucks to have low viewers but putting the time and ethic will always eventually work out. Never give up and i'm saying this to everyone who reads this comment as well.
My biggest fear as a creator. the struggle of seeing that the thing you feel happiest doing and most proud of fails
I made a video because of this video. I went and found a streamer with 0 viewers and donated to him to make his day. Thanks for posting this. ❤
cinematography is INSANE dude; youre gonna make it
This video came on my recommended after I just gave up streaming after 3 years. Thanks for putting how I felt into a video!
Great video this was very creative and it inspired me to start my own TH-cam channel! You have a great future ahead of you. Again great job. unsubscribed.
Emotional roller coaster of a comment.
yeah awesome vid bro keep up the good work. disliked.
Good video, pretty bad tbh. Liked and reported.
great vid man keep up the good work! reported for terrorism.
Great video! Never do it again! Subscribed!
Damn I genuinely felt this video, what a great video for someone with only 1.54k subs.
edit: wow the ending was crazy
u rlly jus wanted for ppl to think ur an og to the channel or smt bro no one cares u were here when he had "1.54k subs"
this made me giggle so much
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@@mljmlkhhkjthe projection is real
@@corasundae nah bc i used to do this so I can tell when other ppl do it so yea u kinda right
The small laughs at the end are so contagious. I’m going through the same thing as a small TH-camr. Sometimes I have a few hundred views and other times I barely hit 70. I remember posting and not getting a single view and now I’m at 700+ subscribers. You just have to keep going
beautiful but also sad video man! I know that feeling! Keep up the good work, your story touched me
Beautifully made man. I fell victim to the Mixer trap, but had an average of 80 viewers on there at one point. Built a solid community and even had some merch sells. I loved it so much man, but then when I swapped over to twitch, the following didn’t transfer. I tried for a while, but it never picked back up to the height that it once was. I think about going back to content creation often, but with such a saturated space and real life obligations, it’s just not worth it for me. Hope the success of this video can get you somewhere in the creator space!
Beautiful video I feel proud to still be a streamer, thank you.
Brother, cinematography of this video is top notch!
Keep at it bro, amazing and emotional video that really highlights the loneliness of trying to not even "make it" but just have not given up. I like many others spend most of my streams alone but that's okay, when people come in I always appreciate it and have good convos (most of the time). I treat streaming a little different than most and I don't aim to blow up or anything but share something I would be doing otherwise but with an open door to join. Much love to all and I wish contentment for all my fellow struggling creators.
BRO THAT ENDING GOT ME!! I live this video
*here for the road to 4,000,000 subs*
Keep going man, building the community makes it worth it in the end
This is honestly one helluva a relatable feeling,keep pushing bro🙏
Wonderfully put my man, hit alot of topics and feelings on the nail with this, great video
i tried streaming once and got 1 viewer. i was happy until the person just called me gay then left
Hahaha
I would have said, "Yeah I am what about it" 😂
You really put a lot of work into this and you're very skilled at video creating. Your twitch should be pretty big after this vid but I don't see a link. Either way I believe you should continue with youtube. Great things will come bro! And yeah, it's unfortunate MRBEAST didn't show up for your last stream lol but imagine if it actually happened haha.
Man the first minute of this video hit. I didn’t do a year but stopped. I have videos here now on TH-cam which sometimes I’ll get a decent amount which is like 500 views to me, majority of are less than 50-100 views which still gets tough especially if I feel like being talkative to realize there’s maybe 1-2 people that actually watch it through. Great video brother!
Felt this. You are inspiring. I subbed and will try and keep my head up 💪
This video is very relatable especially that Im going through it right now, 😅I've been streaming for about two years now and it was a great journey I do not regret it but how things are right now Im going to have to drop it eventually 😕
Heartstrings brother. Fuck twitch. You have have a real cinematic eye. I'd love to see more YT stuff from you.
Bro amazing video holy cow the editing the unique shots getting your environment involved very good stuff man!
This video is such an inspiration for small streamers who are just starting just like me! Thanks for the inspiration king
you deserve way more then this, keep going!
holy crap dude, this video was literally amazing. I think you would honestly be a better TH-camr than streamer, I also recommend streaming on TH-cam in general because there is a higher success rate imo.
This is so relatable since im going through the same thing right now but ay the grind dont stop
i never get emotionally attached to any video ever but this one was one of the best videos i have ever seen on youtube and almost made me cry seeing this reminds me of my story and it really inspires :) W video
I feel bad for the people who are kind and put so much effort into the things they love and enjoy and dont get anything they deserve but never back down, never give up (idk just saw nick eh 30 on my recommendations lol)
I did not expect this at all and I'm glad I clicked on this video LMAO THE ENDING WITH MR BEAST
thumbnail was so fire, made me watch this.
Thank you for posting this. This is what you call real emotion.
ive been streaming alone for months. everyone who has shown up has left quickly. i suspect its because im young but im putting alot of effort into these streams and im just hoping that one day i can do this
This really hit home for me, I streamed for two years straight, always sat at 0 viewers. Seeing other channels grow so fast and me not making progress in the whole two years I streamed just demotivated me so much, never even knew my last stream would be the last one. I just decided I preferred playing games alone than sharing it with an audience that didn't exist. I'm glad for all the people who we're able to make it out of this, though. it really is a sucky phase and I respect the people that pulled through and kept streaming, I just couldn't do it after so long.
Inspirational man. It’s more than just believing the grind doesn’t go unnoticed!
This is video is so relatable and sad i really wish everyone succeeds in anything they have their eyes on TH-cam, Twitch ect.
I streamed consistently for 3 months and then I decided to stop. I think the main things that gets people views, even if its just 5-10 per stream, is hard work, endurance, personality, and most of all, friendships. Streaming while playing with friends is a great way to not feel lonely even if you're not getting any views. But I realized that soon my life would get just too busy to keep up the streaming endurance, and hard work. I have no personality, and little to no online friends.
It took me a little big to get out of the hole that I dug, but I was right when I stopped, my life did get busy. I have no time to stream anymore, no energy, I have a couple friends but I just let them do their own thing when they're streaming their games or just playing games for fun.
Streaming for 3 months was alright, but it was time for me to let that ship sail and cross a different bridge in my life. If you really want to stream, then keep at it. People will watch eventually, it just takes time.
completely understand this , you can’t force yourself to go live after a while you lose that passion , but don’t ever give up bro you never know when it’s your turn seriously
i hope u get a great future in streaming!! keep going king (ik keep going is a repetitive thing ppl say but dont stop)
wait i didnt knew mrbeast would come lol W KING
Who's gonna tell em?
the editing is just perfect. Thank you for providing us with quality content. Keep up the great work buddy. 🙏
Thanks for showing what it’s really like on our end. Streaming has been the most humbling experience I’ve been through but you never know who is watching so keep at it. We’re all in this together!