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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2023
- Minecraft Content is Repetitive... So instead of ignoring that fact, let's figure out why we don't click on Minecraft videos anymore...
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Stale is one way to describe Minecraft content at the moment. No one does anything different for various reasons, so watching minecraft videos often feels like a waste of time. In this video, I go over why I think Minecraft Content Isn't Fun Anymore, and try to figure out if anything can be done to stop Minecraft from being boring.
Hope you enjoy!
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Any thoughts on the situation?
Some dude made a pretty good video on the topic but more specifically for SMP content. I think it's cool to check out! th-cam.com/video/CdOSBmSOLMw/w-d-xo.html
I’m all for new ideas however when someone tries to do something different especially in the Minecraft community it usually goes south for example your boat video was one of the most unique Minecraft videos I have watched in a while and its a shame it didn’t do well but part of that is because its not your typical Minecraft video its a unique concept and some people just aren’t interested in seeing something that they are unaware of what holds in the video.
@@TopRanker2 I think in the case of the boat video, it didn't do too well because of the audience
My viewers are still predominantly originally from hypixel-more specifically editors-so a boat video like that is very out there... If I'd started with more general MC, then a boat video like that would prob perfom better
But then again, there could be a bunch of reasons for the boat video not doing well... Either way, the ideas that people come up with dont even have to be super radical... Wifies made a video titled "Can I Trap Myself", which is a play on the whole trapping trend... Just by doing that, he made a video that was very different from the "This Trap Force Quits Your Game", but still recognisable enough to be interesting to watch
Point is, I think it's doable :)
this really made me look at youtube in a new way yet i still think going on with what went well is such a good idea. i feel like im in the middle: you shouldnt make the exact same videos like the manhunt but if a specific type/genre of content works out then why not continue it. take mr beast for example
I actually watched that video before getting recommended your video
Its scary for youtubers to try something brand new when it is so likely to not get any views. For me, a small youtuber though, I have had an original idea for a long time that I think would be super cool and turn into a very interesting series, but I don't have the time to record all the footage and learn the editing skills to make it happen. I just posted my first video in 2 years onto my own channel and it is a pretty generic bedwars montage instead of that cool ambitious video I had wanted to post.
Techno was pretty special. He had this randomness to the videos he decided to upload. Also he was also sort of a comedian, I don’t think most people were there for just his game play, but his voice, stories and jokes.
This!
i fully agree, he was the peak of minecraft content, fly high technoblade.
Seriously, I looked forward to every vid he dropped. Sad we lost a legend like him 🙏
rip technoblade
If you've watched his stream vods he was basically a stand up comedian. Minecraft skill doesnt make an entertaining video nearly as much as personality
"Make yourself unique by trying what you THINK will work, not what you KNOW will work"
-MixToons 2023
best quote this entire video
deep ngl
imma just write this one down real quick
thats not mixtoons
The most useless quote I've already tried on myself
Getting quoted is probably one of the greatest honours I can even think of LOL
Thank you for that 😭
minecraft content feels like how school does. students no longer learn for the sake of learning, they learn for the grade. creators now don’t create content for the sake of being creative, they create for the numbers… and sacrifice their soul and personality along the way. it’s heartbreaking.
Its really sad that creativity is just gone from Minecraft when its a sandbox game
amazing comparison
this
remember when people played minecraft just for fun?? when there were no sweats?? when nobody cares about dramas?? I do.
TH-cam in general often feels like that
This video was very well made. Just sharing my thoughts, I started my hardcore minecraft channel about a year ago, and I think the main reason everything has become so similar is because our income relies so heavily on engineering virality. Without a team, the videos can take upwards of a month to create, and for upcoming creators like myself, it's hard to justify spending 200+ hours on a video that might flop. So naturally, everyone gravitates toward the ideas and formats that have proven to work, and very few of us are able to stand out.
And while there’s still a huge audience that enjoys the type of content we make, it’s hard to tell if we’re actually building a real following, or just creating things to appease the masses. Long term, this relentless chase for higher numbers and viral videos is a recipe for burnout, and I suspect that’s why you see some of the larger creators in the space (who don’t have a team behind them) disappear for several months at a time.
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oh i didnt think i would see you on this vid lol
I mean, I think you're taking it a bit too seriously. I understand that its about the money and - when it comes to getting money "generating virality" is far more important than being creative however time and time again its been proven that channels that are purely making content for the money just don't succeed in the long term. An example would be old GTA clickbaiters like Lispy Jimmy - the moment your game leaves the zeitgeist so do your views and revenue. So bringing it back to what I said at the start, taking TH-cam so seriously and putting yourself under what I can only imagine is fairly intense monetary and mental pressure for the sake of money and views, is not a formula for longevity when it comes to your success (And is instead the perfect formula to get a sunnyv2 video made about you lmao). But who knows maybe Im stupid and wrong :)
Edit - Thinking about it a little more what I talked about is actually more of a like... Systematic problem with TH-cam itself. It seems impossible to actually get your videos in the recommended of others without either being EXTREMELY unique, already have a large following, or trend chasing. So idek know anymore ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
This is exactly why I love watching the Hermitcraft SMP so much. The interactions between the hermits always seem to feel fresh and non repetitive. I especially love watching Mumbo Jumbo, because he's not afraid to make mistakes and leave them in the video. It makes him feel especially genuine and humble compared to other creators who edit every mistake out of their videos and polish them to perfection. He's also not afraid to do things like blow up his own base to get a fresh start. It's genuinely so refreshing to watch him.
Yes!
I think part of this is the age and experience difference, they know where their limits are and know there is more to a channel than views and likes, they dont have that much pressure to stay hyped. They are who they are which makes it so good
The only one who made dsmp worth watching is gone
@@DayInShinnyArmor No, Techno is the one they were talking about
I watch hermitcraft too and i agree with this
I can totaly agree
I think a lot of the creators from the Hermitcraft server are really timeless classics. Even more that every once in a while they have their "Life Series" which I found extremely unique
The nice part about it is their personality online. Give this concept to ANYONE else, and they would start screaming into their mic something like: “Minecraft, but if you DIE three times, you get BANNED FOREVER!!!!!!” And because the Hermits aren’t super focused on PvP, the conflicts we get are more interesting and creative, for we want to see how they handle the situation. Taking a look at the LifeSteal SMP (no shade to those guys), every single confrontation can be predicted with golden apples, splash potions, totems, etc. and the times they DO use a trap, it’s been gassed up the entire video making it underwhelming in practice.
TL;DR The Hermits’ personality, creativity, and general lack of extreme PvP skills make for a more entertaining series.
@@TwilightChomperEnthusiast Yes! You nailed it, I could never really put into words why the hermits are such a great bunch but you got it perfectly. They're truly entertainers at heart and will go to any lengths to make something fun
@@steveglitterbutt Hey no problem, mate! I’m glad I helped put your thoughts into words. :D
Exactly. It’s something about the calm chaos, their individual personalities, their interactions, and of course their projects that really cannot be found or repeated anywhere else.
@@acerniss Another thing to mention is that their videos aren’t over-edited. I like videos that have subtle editing so I don’t feel like I’m being bombarded with a subtitle for every word, vine booms and other meme sound effects, etc. It makes me feel like I’m back in the golden era of 2010’s Minecraft.
I think the series created by Grian are pretty unique. The stories, the editing, the concepts. All of it is so spectacular and entertaining.
Agree, this is a great series.
And it doesent feel like its a copy of other mc videos. It has its own personality.
That's why Grian is my favorite mc youtuber. His videos have interesting storylines like the hermitcraft 6 civil war or the hermitcraft 7 turf war or the hermitcraft 9 Buttercups vs Doc there isn't really a name for that yet. He also has interesting ideas for smps like the EVO smp and the life series.
@@virginiaproductions652exactly! He gives so much personality wherever he's at ^v^
I didn't appear in this video. Does it mean that my content is unique?..... or I'm not relevant enough.
Anyway, I think you got a great point in this video and it's truly hard to get over the: "I need to make repetitive content in order to get views". Taking this video as an inspiration to try making something unique again.
Yes your content is uinque as you keep uploading on a variety of topics. If you are in the minecraft redstone community then after Mumbo Jumbo, you are the person everyone looks upto!!!
Shulkercraft you're already a good example of what we should try to be like! It's just that you make more technical minecraft videos, and I focused more on the areas of the community that probably need to change something 👀
I remember watching you for a bunch of tutorials, and your content even now is still nice to watch!
And I'm glad you're taking this as an inspiration! Keep doing what you do! :)
Yes, stealing farms is very original!
Jokes aside, it’s kinda original that you play and build things together on a survival world, never seen that before.
@@RandomBloonStuffshut up, as if i would find those niche technical videos they "steal".
@@RandomBloonStuff i dont like shulkercraft stealing farms
It's not just Minecraft content. The entire internet is filled with this. From articles to commentary channels and NPC TikTok live streamers. Most content creators are scared to change because they will most likely lose views and money. I plan to change my channel with something no one has done yet... Good video
Dead Internet Theory
Not just views and money, but also time. The time to work on and edit the video is priceless, and it sucks when all of the time you put into the video go to waste because nobody cares about it.
@@Kalitayy Yes, that's a factor too. I've had some videos do awful when I uploaded them, but over time those videos eventually get views
Nice to see you here
So is this commenr
Well, Etho is still making engaging and unique content that hasn't been repeated by anyone else. Figures. He's been around for a decade and has been one of the most consistent innovators in the game.
I mean that engaging and unique content is the reason he's been going strong for over a decade now - he's grown an incredibly loyal fanbase. He almost never follows current trends, but instead makes the videos he wants to make (and therefore ones that are unique)
@@rahgron216also the reason why I like the third life series so much
People from hermitcraft are just on a different part of the MC content creators. They are more calm through their videos and look for a long lasting community. Not a community like dream had.
That's good to hear. I'll check him out!(I only heard of his name)
@@okvrp Bro I'm telling you from now, it starts off with one of the hermits (in my case I started with Grian) and then 2 years later you end up watching 8-9 of them. All of them make extremely addicting and unique content that I don't feel is replicated anywhere
LETSSS GOOOOO he didn't mention redstone content! On a real note, this is something that lots of creators think about and have talked about before in private. Going to vidcon especially was eye-opening meeting all these mc creators in person and talking about this very problem. It's hard to get around, and getting stuck in a "box" can be a scary thing if you ant to branch out. But with creators becoming more self-aware about it recently I think we might see a shift in video formats across yt as a whole
btw you forgot the w in want
@@5Bit_NotTaken my w key only works 50% of the timeee
@@CraftyMasterman nah its fine lol
Only Jumbo was (And I still think he is) one of the biggest restone youtube redstoners but I think he likes the film proyects too.
The problem with redstone content is that it's too hardcore, so it's pretty unlikely to get popularity (which could be a good thing if you think about it).
This is why I think that modpack playthroughs need to come back. Threefold, Coolcat, and others make amazing videos that are fairly unique because they play modpacks and are always doing something different.
Yeah but if everyone started doing modpack content it would also be repetitive wouldn't it?
@@lolstijl1226 that’s not what he said though. Not everyone would have to do a modpack, some people could do it to mix in with the already popular genres of videos.
@@lolstijl1226Good luck making *the same thing* multiple times on a good modpack
this video was an awesome watch
There's no fathomable way
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@@MixToonslmaooooo no way
HUH
lmao that’s hilarious
So refreshing to hear others starting to talk about this, keep it up champ
Yoo flowstate you saw the video too!!
Thanks for watching! And hopefully even more people take action :)
What’s good flowstate
Hi
I love this.
I love that you don't just say it's repetitive, but talk about the problems with it being that way.
I love how you don't bash anyone for copying.
I love the cinematography.
I love the fact you talked about it.
Thank you for this video :D
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I was literally scrolling through youtube, unable to pick anything then saw this video. you're very right about content creation. its not just minecraft either. other games I like to watch follow very closely to the "i survived 100 days...." script
ikr doesn't this just feel a lot like... life, almost? At the very least the whole internet right? It feels like starting in around 2017 everybody started really diving into things like smartphones and youtube, then 2018 had the fortnite craze, now everyone's a gamer whether thats on phone, console, or pc. I feel like there's this deep problem with the world that nobody seems to be able to acknowledge. Nothing has been super hype in the last few years- there's been news that everyone's payed attention to, yet somehow no hype behind it you know? Everyone talked about covid, most of America seems to know about Barbie/Oppenheimer yet there's this surrealness to the situation.
I would highly recommend to people to at least take a few days off from the internet (and not for the sake of dopamine detox, that's mostly bs from all the research I've done)- other people, like me, might feel insane trying to stay completely off the internet, but there are benefits to viewing life without internet for a period of time.
And there's all these videos about people feeling lost and purposeless, one video I saw even suggested we need to learn to live without real social connection, which I think is insane but I understand why they'd say that. I think all the confusion illustrates the craziness of society.
The good news is that this is something youtube creators are becoming increasingly aware of this issue. I've been seeing an increase of videos talking about this type of thing recently
It is honestly really relieving... As long as these videos dont get repetitive too 🙃
But ye, hopefully people make a change... One that's good
Sounds like repetition to me...
@@bluealt4936 Sounds like repetition to me...
@@slavic_commonwealthSounds like repetition to me...
@@tzabarpho. Sounds like repition to me...
Great analysis! I think audiences are starting to feel the same way. Creators are focusing more on "what does well" rather than "what will my audience actually enjoy." And sometimes those things cross over, but I feel like the second option makes everyone much more creatively fulfilled and happy.
It may not perform will initially (because it's not what an audience is used to) but it's super enjoyable to the people that do watch it.
Yooooo knarfy
it's just like how when AAA game devs find a formula that works, they just stick to it. for example assasins creed, sports games (fifa)
oh hello there lol
KNARFYYYY!!!
This video is amazing, finally some people are understanding it's not just about repetition of trending topics, it's about what you enjoy, and the difficult task it will take to get out there doing what you enjoy. Thank you for this video!
wait how do you have check mark and 30k subs but 24k views
@@WindySkillshe deleted old videos
I thought you were Bitzel at first lol
I think a part of the problem also lies in videos not being satisfying as time goes on. Staleness and sameness often lead to less satisfying videos by nature, but like a good song or meal, if a viewer is satisfied by the end, they can keep watching forever.
Also, not to sound repetitive, but this is a great video. :p
really good video and loved the editing style! Although I still think theres alot of mc content that is unique but doesnt get pushed so people dont see them tbh
Hey doni why does your tickmark doesen't show in comments but in channel name?
bro i used to watch you all day as a kid, thanks for the hours of my childhood you gave me
@@VotedMaple yt bug
I definitely agree that there's people who make unique stuff... I had a clip where the video slowly zoomed in onto a singular video as other videos played around it... Basically I tried showing that they exist, but you gotta dig deep to find them
Glad you stopped by too; it's been a while since I've watched your content :)
@@VotedMaple it does its just black thats why you cant see it
The issue is that most of us (especially the large ones) run a business, not just a TH-cam channel. I employ over 30 part-time/full-time contractors (editors, thumbnails etc). If I make too many unique videos that flop, I have to fire most of them. The pressure to keep the profits up means that we don't stray too far from what worked for us in the past.
The amount of effort you put into the editing in this video is mind-blowing.
Yeah, we've even gotten to the point where comments have been copied-and-pasted so many times that efforts to show surprise appear ingenuine.
this comment shouldn’t have made me nearly laugh, but it’s just so true! i always think it when I’m writing and reading other people’s comments
PENGUIN
I really felt this video! I try so hard to make original content but the algorithm just shoves my content down the drain because it’s not copy and paste. I feel so lost on what to do but thank you for inspiring me to keep doing what i’m doing ❤
you're 100% right, those who step out of their comfort zone - dream, sandiction - see success, but then numerous sub-par versions (like myself) will follow and oversaturate the market, causing it to become stale. the one true way to reach success on youtube is to do something unique.
Mhm... Innovation is important! But bro by no means do you make bad content, like you're storytelling is still insane and your editing is neat... You could pretty easily pop off if you made something interesting that isn't what's been seen before
Thanks for your input btw!
Hello!
Incredible video :) it’s so true that everything is so repetitive. It almost feels like there is a massive gap between the creator and the video, whereas before it felt like the creator was the whole point of the video. Lots to think about, definitely makes me want to keep doing what I’m doing.
JOPIGG YOOOO
I suddenly saw your name and was like "I HAVE TO REPLY"
You described it really well... There _is_ a gap between the creator and the video nowadays... They don't interlink enough, so any person can make that same video and it would have no difference on how the video is received.
I'm glad you're still doing what you do... It's different and honestly feels more real than a lot of content nowadays :)
Thanks for watching, and for commenting :D!
HI JOPIG
so jopig
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You've pretty much hit the nail on the head, While i havn't made a channel based on Minecraft, I have had one on roblox and This problem is pretty much everywhere on this platform, Someone does something that works, and everyone copies, and the Creators that dont copy get left behind most of the time, Its honestly sad because it just sucks the life out of every idea that would have been a staple in that pioneers career, and it just makes those few willing to be unique not want to try anymore.
I felt it When you mentioned the fact that people were known for one thing back then and everyone was kinda known for doing their own thing ( Dantdm with his Mod Stories/Stampy with his lovely world/BajanCanadian for his Hunger games) , But now the platforms filled with clones of eachother, It genuinely annoys me when i see a video thats clearly just made to get views and please the algorithm, I Catch myself not wanting to make or spend time on videos that I want to make because its not "optimised" or doesnt have that copy paste editing style every youtuber uses, Its rlly demotivating tbh
A bit of a ramble but, This is a really good video, Really points out the problems on youtube as a whole, hopefully things will change, hopefully.
I don't usually like "minecraft/content got boring" videos because it usually seems whiney or repetitive in the points itself. BUT THIS is a juicy video, well done!
Well said! Recently I've been experimenting with content that I enjoy myself, reflecting my personality and also drawing inspiration from others. That's why I believe TH-cam is a place for creators to "broadcast themselves" and showcase their individuality rather than just their videos.
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I honestly couldn’t agree more on this, it’s at a point where people (including myself) are scared to step out of the trendy videos because the most likely thing to happen is it will just flop and the algorithm will punish you for it.
I enjoy what I do but sometimes I do get that unique idea and just put it to one side and say I’ll work on it later but in reality I know I’m not really going to out of the fear that it just won’t perform and my audience will loose interest.
This video definitely opened my eyes to a lot of things though so thank you! :))
Great Though, I really want Minecraft Creator To be "NOT" repetitive... I understand the view factor but Experimenting something new is Very Important.... And We all need to focus on it
Found this video in my recommendations, I’ve been thinking about this for months and it’s cool to see somebody finally speak up about it.
the aesthetically-pleasing editing mixed with the engaging commentary was incredibly refreshing in this sea of "content"
This was fantastic, that uniqueness is so so important. You absolutely crushed this, keep it up man
10k is not enough subs you deserve so much more, the editor is amazing as well
Thanks man; hopefully more people will see this :D
I'm the editor btw ;)
@@MixToonsreally good editor and narrator
I don't really play Minecraft, nor indulge in its community. But this video is one of the most underrated works of art I've seen in my 6 years on this platform. It opens up a massive can of worms and really makes you more proactive when you mindlessly scroll your front page. It also opens new perspectives into other situations such as the LukeTheNotable trademark situation I heard about a while ago.
Wow, hearing that a non-Minecraft player clicked on the video is honestly one of the greatest things I could've heard, so thank you for watching and for commenting...
In the age of dopamine rush from all the entertainment out on the platform, sometimes we really just need a reality check, and so I think it's important to address situations like these when possible
Luke's situation is interesting, cuz even though restricting people from making a type of content seems absurd, he made a point... The 100 day series used to be something that everyone looked forward to... now it's something that people aged 12 years and younger watch (dont quote me on this tho)
Once again, glad you came man :)
bro your pfp is minecraft
@@MixToons I probably haven't played Minecraft at all in years & I watched this video. The last time I played Minecraft (other than attempting to make a good functional modpack & then realizing that I currently would rather do something else) was probably like 2 years ago & the last time I played tons of Minecraft was probably like 4 years ago.
@@MixToons Oh I'm totally going to quote you on that.
BECAUSE IT'S THE PLAIN TRUTH.
@@oTimex from 2017..
This video was so well made. I actually had second thoughts of clicking on this myself, but the title slightly intrigued me. I agree with all the points you put forward, i've been thinking the same for a while now. I also thought of small creators who did make unique content and have had it blown up, like IgoByLotsOfNames for example. Lets hope this video actually gets seen by more youtubers and hopefully change their mindset too!
DUDE IGBLON MAKES SUCH COOL STUFF
I wish there were more like him... not just making stuff cuz they feel it'll pop off, but cuz it's actually interesting :(
I'm really glad that you took the time to watch the video... I know my video is technically also trying to be a video that people click on, but the point still stands: people make content that lacks creativity, so everything feels the same
And ye, hopefully the video gets seen by the people who actually need to change :)
@@MixToonsProps to you for bringing up this very real issue within the Minecraft community. It only takes one person to start a bandwagon for content, but it’s sad when *some* of those people turn out to be awful in real life. If there are things to suggest to you, I think that you should maybe change the name of this for what the original commenter said that they had second thoughts clicking on this. I had the same issue, thinking that this would be a bait-and-switch with a title saying that “people don’t click” and hoping that others decide to view this to spite the supposed call-out. Luckily this video was not that. Great video!
Man, I really love the new style of videos you are making, its really good.
Thanks man! :D
I watched movies and was like "aight that looks cool... Time to copy 🙃"
So I guess I've also been repeating stuff 😂
The way I see it, its not the creators causing the content to be repetitive, its youtube and the algorithm. I know creators that have ideas but when they execute that idea, youtube wont push it out. Without incentive from youtube to try new things, content cant move forward. I upload a manhunt, I get 100k, I upload anything else, 20k. Its unrewarding to try new things due to the algorithm. Especially when you do this full time. There are bills to pay, and when you upload something different and it doesnt preform, it hurts. I think youtube needs to put the YOU back in youtube. Otherwise its not about YOU, its about the algorithm
Definitely agree to an extent... If you're a full time TH-cam then I definitely agree that being risky can be detrimental, so from an income standpoint, it's better to do what works
However, I also do believe it's possible to understand the algorithm to a degree that you know which video ideas will do well, even if they're not what you usually make... The thing is as much as the algorithm is _an algorithm_, the main thing is that you're appealing to an audience you created, so it's possible to figure out what'll work imo
That being said, I don't recommend that for full time TH-camrs, and I completely understand what you're saying here... Thank you for giving your full thoughts!
I like watching content specifically story telling (Roleplaying). Only a few SMPs along with those 100 people or days videos stand out and trying to not find those oversaturated RP videos were difficult. Eventually, I dug deeper and finally found a video that had those old-school RP video vibes that I missed seeing and were either 1-2 or even 3-5 hours long that were not overly edited. To me, it is quite difficult to try and discover RP content that is not those videos that are on the front page
I wanna be chill mc youtuber in my language but after seeing highly saturated and over edited content makes hard for new people to enter the market. I have seen channels with 5k subs edited their first Minecraft video with 3d animation and like it's some kind of a investment
Amazing video, as well as extremely informative. I agree that creators should be taking a step forward and try things they aren't sure will work & this makes me excited for what's to come in the future of Minecraft Content. Again, awesome video!
I agree so much! I was just looking for something to watch on TH-cam and I looked up "Minecraft" but only to find the same subtitles, cuts when breaking/breaking blocks and montages that I've seen hundreds of times. Thank you for addressing this. I also like the unique style of the video :)
I while ago it was "make a youtube channel to show something special you can or will do". Now its "make a youtube channel thats copies everyone else to maximize the earnings"
I'm telling you 😔
rarely do you find a creator that genuinely cares about the project they are making to help and inform people rather than getting views, outstanding work MixToons!
Thank you Mr Briskor sir... It's the sad truth nowadays 😔
this has to be the greatest minecraft video ive ever watched. everything from the editing to the storytelling was amazing
Thank you man! Just trying to listen in English class
Ima just say it, that cicada video was fuc*ing legendary when it comes to deciding the editing style of documentries on youtube honestly so are all of LEMMINOS documentries.
This is fantastic, your editing, voice and story telling also makes me remember the stanley parable, which is so interesting as its been a long time since ive heard anything like this. You are unique
Damn, that was an amazing video. The script and the edit here is absolute legendary. You improved a lot on this one, well done man.
Thank you!! I try to make better and better videos, but the time taken to make them gets longer and longer 🙃
+ My laptop is a NASA rocket whenever I make these :D
Otherwise tho, I'm really glad you enjoyed it :)
@@MixToons LOOOL yea I feel you, quality over quantity man. Keep doing these masterpieces!
@@refermc Thank you! And will do ;)
I loved the editing and commentary of this video. It is peak quality for me ngl. It really feels like I am in a horror or a mystery documentary. This deserves a sub
This is the exact problem that pushed me to start my own minecraft channel. i wanted to make content that I would want to see, old-school style minecraft gameplay. no fancy obnoxious editing. more importantly, a way to add my own personality and interests into the game. i include art and stories into my minecraft videos because thats what makes it enjoyable and unique for myself. i wish it was easier to find minecraft content that is truly a reflection of the person making it - not just a cookie-cutter mainstream template. thanks for making this video, i really hope the mainstream will change for the better soon!
This video is an absolute STATEMENT. Instantly subbed. As you said, people need to get out of their comfort zone and do more of what's authentic to them. I don't even play or watch minecraft content anymore but I love to see when an original, hardworking creator, takes a leap like this, and I love seeing it pay off for them ❤🔥
Yo its the eg guy
amazing video, i do think recently more creators have been 'stepping out of their comfort zone' which gives such a breath of fresh air recently. thank u for this video, hopefully it'll open more peoples eyes up
I do think so too! Especially with the summer starting...
I watched this video about Power Scaling of Steve from Minecraft, and that it was so refreshing just to see something completely different... In short, I think the situation's getting better :)
Thanks for your input Mr BaccaDeww (also just wanted to say, ever since I've known you from Cyrbz, you're just iconic particularly when you tweet on twitter... ye this is random but basically you're very recognizable LOL)
Such a good take on the topic, dude. I've seen so many of these "Minecraft/TH-cam/Whatever is getting repetitive" videos that I was kind of ignoring it all. And yeah, there are definitely some unique and innovative creators in the space but we just need people to push those boundaries further and not be satisfied with repeating the same style of content over, and over again. I for one from now on am really going to make sure I'm stepping out of my comfort zone in the creation process. Well done, dude!
Arcn I am a huge fan marry me
@@That1Red lmfao
Copycats will only go so far as whoever they're copying. Being creative and unique, and just knowing yourself and expressing yourself in your videos, is a key to making great content.
I really love the style of your videos especially with this topic you've covered. Please keep making more!! You seem really passionate about your work and I'm all for it
This video is so well made and explains in such a good way the main reason i gave up on trying to make content. It's so hard to find something unique or make up something yourself to be unique. then, if you do, you have to try so hard to get noticed, and THEN if you do get noticed for it it becomes a new thing that everyone copies. You earned a sub man and holy hell that editing is great
Can we all just agree that MixToons makes the most well edited Minecraft videos? Great job
no, calebissalty does
Thank you! I'll be honest tho I take way too long on making them 💀
@@MixToons You're actually different
@@oWanderbiggest lie ive ever seen
@@oWander DUDE THIS IS SO FUNNY
excellent video! this is exactly what i was thinking when i was into minecraft a few months ago. i didn't think it was like that for other people as well.
Awesome video, I feel like the mentality of creators on the platform has slowly shifted from posting videos ON TH-cam to posting videos FOR TH-cam. Everybody’s trying to game the algorithm and use as many tricks as they can to optimize their videos. Speaking from personal experience I’ve found that trying to make the perfect video makes content creation much more rigid and difficult to express ideas in a unique way, leading to the repetitiveness you talked about. Again, amazing video, I’m definitely going to use this as a wake up call to explore some ideas that I wouldn’t have considered before :)
Literally everything about this video is so good. The story, the message, the script, the thumbnail, the editing i can just go on. we need more people like you trying out different things on youtube like this. (subed btw)
This video was just stunning, and I think this factor can go for anything really, where people just use the method that already works, instead of inventing a new one. What made this video so good is the way this was interpreted and presented, good job!
This video is it. Not only is this something that has had to be addressed for a while now, but it's done in a very clever way: this video does have mesmerizing edits, and quick cuts, but you used it to prove a point. I love the dissolving effect used on the profile pictures at 5:00.
Anyway, you pulled this off really well. Great video!
This really opened up my eyes to this situation. Really good video man, hope you will be famous
Great video, hopefully this can get out to the masses and actually have an impact. Hope it blows up. It's also very telling that the video is less than 8 minutes despite the fact you had 25+ minutes of footage. Big respect.
I just want to put it out there that Ish has amazing quality Civilization videos, his editing style and storytelling is really well and he spends around half a year making each one. It's always a good watch. I prefer him over all the other civilization videos.
Also MagicGum, who originally started the whole concept
the igblon gregtech civillization is really good
this short 7 minute video felt like a 45 minutes long video essay and i love it, keep doing what you're doing because it is genuinely amazing.
I've been saying this for years, but I recon there are so many ways to transform Minecraft content to be something unique. Remember the days of the Dream SMP? Everyone thought SMPs were dead. I made my own SMP around this time and got harrased (the internet is dumb) over it. A month after I gave up, SMP's raged on for another 2 years. Ya'll need to be TRANSFORMATIVE. And remember, if its actually entertaining, the algorithm WILL push it
This video is actually crazy. Everything from the editing to the topic to even the voiceover is incredible. You have earned a sub from me man keep it up :)
Lets take a moment to just stand in awe at the editing of this video. Hats of man it was amazing!
Thank bro my laptop appreciates its 90 degrees celsius fan not being in vein
Nah but fr thank you :)
@@MixToons Lol.
I am infertile from eating scented candles
@@MixToonsahaha same
as a content creator I agree with the repetitive cycle of similar Minecraft videos being created in a way so robotically and "perfectly". This stops certain creators from standing out. You have inspired me to try and create somewhat original content. thank you :)
Incredible editing and I love the way you speak, it keeps me so intrigued
This was a really good video. Also, I always appreciate the fact that small channels don't ever make exactly 8 minute long videos to place mid-roll ads.
You'll probably never see this but I love the small interactive bit near the beginning of the video this would be so cool to implement
Hey I saw it :)
And that's so nice thank you 😭
I'll try to use it again in my other videos :D
Thanks for the subtitles. I love having a visual aid because i sometimes struggle to understand every single word perfectly !
love the video man, i've got ADHD, so i often find myself losing focus, but your delivery was amazing and i couldn't look away, well done man
This is a great video, I can tell you put so much effort into each and every one of your videos! Thank you for being such a great creator!
Aww thank you! I try to put effort into these cuz I want to try and make videos that I can imagine myself watching... The question is how long my pc will last 🙃
This video is amazing, it bring to my eyes something that I was already starting to notice. It honestly scares me, since the current meta of content seems to be playing the algorithm near perfectly, how can someone with little following grow without making that kind of content? Or if they do, how can they stand out? These questions, which influence my future TH-cam career, honestly keep me up at night
This is my favourite video this year by far I’m getting a pc over the summer and was gonna put all my time into content creation since I had time to think about what type of content I wanna make .it become a problem I started thinking that making a fan base just by doing those generic videos I would be happy in the long run I really don’t think that’s what’s gonna make me happy I’m gonna stick too what I’m happy with making and enjoying the process of it all wow this really cleared my head I appreciate your video .thanks Pumkey
Amazing video, loved the way you went over your points, the pacing, the editing, and really everything! I truly believe getting out of your comfort zone making videos is something that needs to and will happen soon enough. I just think people forget that there is actually chance it won't work, and when people find out the hard way they quit before they can give it a second shot. I spent nearly 6 months on a video for it to not preform very well at all but the fact I actually loved what I made makes me really not mind as much I used to. Awesome to see something fresh doing well, especially in the MC space haha
Although I agree with this to an extent. I believe that there are so many people on this platform innovating and making really unique creative videos. It’s important to make this kind of videos to address the issue but I think I have only seen one video on the other side talking about the things people do that are good. I love Minecraft content and even though I don’t watch it as much anymore there are so many creators that I just have to watch all of their videos due to their unique styles and awesomeness. You used certain channels visually to get the point across of copying and lack of innovation, which of course happens but plenty of those channels listed have done so so so much for the platform and MOST DEFINITELY formed community’s with people who watch every single one of their videos. Not everyone on the platform is going leave the impact that they want to. Some people are here to express their creativity, some are here for a job, and others are here to change the world. But it’s not fair to hate on someone for whatever they want to do, overtime as being a creator has become more of full time thing l went from the perspective of thinking copying is bad and everyone should be original to a better understanding that things are the way they are for a reason and everyone deserves a place here. BUT! And big BIG BUT yess the message at end is very true. Edit and create how you want not how you think TH-cam wants it. You will find your place on this platform over time and find an audience to appeal to.
Yo a Leowook comment with only one like and zero comments? Time to mindlessly type in first in the replies to try and get internet clout!
good to have the perspective of a prominent youtuber
i watched this video a few hours after it came out, and was honestly so inspired by it! i wanted to comment something but i couldn’t think of anything atm so left it
i’m just coming back to say i am SOO glad this video is doing well:D you clearly put an insane amount of time and info into this, and it’s well deserved! this video doing so well also shows just how many people are recognizing the problem. there’s no way all 110k of the viewers are content creators, so it’s nice to see that the viewers want change as well!
What made the Yogscast HUGE back in the day of old minecraft TH-cam was they did things like no one else. Series like Shadow of Israphel, turning a seemingly generic minecraft survival let’s play into a full story with its own living breathing world and lore, their tekkit and moon quest series where instead of just playing modded minecraft and experimenting with mods each series had a theme and an ultimate goal Lewis, Simon and Duncan would work on, that and their dynamic was perfect. Lewis generally being the leader, guiding everyone, Duncan being the one that gets things done and Simon providing comedic relief created such unique and hilarious moment blurring the lines between the seriousness of the completing the objective and just a series about 3 best friends playing a video game, having fun. It was also just pure raw gameplay a lot of the time, maybe that doesn’t work so much these days but I enjoyed the Yogs relaxed form of editing, a few perspective changes now and then and occasional animations when needed. They knew they thrived on their banter and chaos, the amount of times they’d all get frustrated when something didn’t go right or a mod wouldn’t work was hilarious and they didn’t care about creating a particular image of themselves or hyper stimulating viewers brains through editing, they showed just about every bit of gameplay they had and it was never boring because their commentary and dynamic always kept the mundane aspects of minecraft entertaining.
Great analysis and video in general! The discussion was very much needed.
'Make yourself unique by trying what you THINK will work, not what you KNOW will work' is such a good line, and creators really need to be taking this advice. I'm tired seeing all the same videos in different channels over and over.
In a way, I miss old MCYT, too.
Really well made video! I’m actually working on a Minecraft series right now that isn’t very milked on TH-cam. I have faith that one day, Minecraft and Minecraft videos can be restored to their former glory like in 2019-2020 and won’t be the same repetitive videos we see on TH-cam in 2023. My series is actually going very well right now and I actually just hit 25,000 subscribers! I hope that this year I can hit 100,000.
This did a good job, getting a high amount of retention and clicks :)
See you on the top bro! 😃
Very well said, I've been chasing this dream of perfect cuts, perfect edits, the same big ideas as everyone else. I got SO incredibly burnt out in the editing stage but now I realize that I should just make stuff I enjoy and not give a damn about making it perfect..
Time to start making content again.
Yoo I'm glad that you'll start making content again :D
I think it is really important to make what you enjoy rather than what you think _others_ will enjoy, cuz true inspiration comes from you, and not from others... So I'm glad that you're choosing that path :)
@@MixToons Thank you! My ultimate goal isn't to get monetized or get tons of subs, my goal is to create a community I can interact with and give people a place to have fun and chill at
@@WiseNoodleOfficial That sounds like a really good goal, so I hope you're able to achieve what you're out here trying to do :)
ironically a project with "perfect" cuts and editing cannot in itself be perfect. It would be sterile, uncanny, and therefore flawed
@@sileopatronus The paradox of perfection
Incredible insight! I definitely have fallen into this to an extent recently. I wonder if I should go back to my older content and see how that applies or maybe even brainstorm completely new ideas entirely.
good video.havent watched a Minecraft related video in like 2 years and you pretty much showed why. keep going
1:24 that aint no childrens minecraft 😳
That area of TH-cam is just so wack 😭
You've really nailed the problem. There's so many "Minecraft hardcore" series and I genuinely can't get into new TH-cam series because... it's all the same and I can't distinguish them. The only person I constantly watch is grian because he genuinely doesn't care about the algorithm, or what he thinks will do well.
Exactly... It seems as if it's only already established creators have distinguishable videos... More mainstream creators seem to all make the same thing 😭
This video was really helpful, helped me believe in myself again and that no channel dies off it just loses attention due to repetition.
Thank you for making this. I agree with everything said here, 4:55 in particular! Although it is easier to follow a template and do what is successful, uniqueness is what makes the great content.
Also amazing video! The editing and voiceover work is fantastic!
This is the first time in a while I sat through a whole Minecraft oriented video. I feel everything you had to say, I miss when everyone wasn't copying and were trying new things. I want it to happen again so I can look forward to watching Minecraft content again.
“i miss when” dawg the popularity of that trend has Barely changed.. dk why ur tryna nostalgia bait 💀
One thing is getting people saying that they enjoyed the video... another thing is encouraging someone who hasn't watched a genre in a long time that it can still be cool to watch... It's really heartwarming hearing that you still decided to watch this, so thank you
Hopefully the situation changes, and hopefully people can learn to innovate more with their ideas and way of presentation :)
This video wasn’t just a commentary, or documentary, sure it used some of the ideas found in both genres but what I personally consider this to be a unique and outstanding video is the fact that utilizing the factors which would normally hook you in, it told you story. That story being a lack of uniqueness. A novel, a newspaper, a poem turned into a cinematic masterpiece just to tell you that Minecraft on TH-cam is a industry, but that anyone who does participate in it, can escape the “brick walls reinforced with steel” that is this corner of TH-cam. Sure videos covering the same topic and using a similar style exist but this one used all the resources it could’ve to the point where it uses its resources like your favorite movie. Idk it’s just my personal opinion but definitely one of my favorite watches of the year!
This is the perfect video to describe this. I completely agree, I myself have tried to stand out in just in my editing style content wise figuring out what people enjoy.
Fire video dawg, nice to see you popping off on the platform. Good luck on the future
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@@MixToons yooo
such an incredible story being told in only 7minutes. i really appreciate you putting me in here and also appreciate the time, dedication, effort and so much more you've put into this video. and i've been thinking about the same thing you talked about, i really want to try and bring people together again and make videos on things or topics i actually find interesting.
you outlined it perfectly in your video in words i couldn't even comprehend to describe it in. one day, i hope we all together as a collective community can restore Minecraft content into it being ''fun'' again. i would not be doing TH-cam if it wasn't fun for me, i'm here having fun and making content i actually want to make. not just to please the algorithm or to have the best retention based videos of all time.
i feel like we both share a like minded thought process. and it's awesome to see people like you stepping out of your comfort zone and creating something you feel like making, and not something you have to make.
once again bro, i appreciate you putting me in this video so much and for whatever it's worth. i hope you succeed with your TH-cam career and continue to make videos like these.
Fr well said
Dude the fact that you're seeing this makes my day, like while editing this I was watching through your 40 minute "If I die the video ends" video, so thank you for coming
Im also glad that you do TH-cam for fun, cuz the reality is that otherwise, the platform loses that personal spark that makes it unique.
I think we do share a like mindset, and I think that as time progresses, we'll hopefully be able to find more people who share a similar mindset too :)
Thanks again for watching the video, and for the thoughtful comment! I hope you also succeed with your TH-cam career and whatever you want to do on here!
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This was an absolute phenomenal video. You somehow made me get motivated to innovate over a block game’s online space in a way I didn’t think I could. Great job, hope to see what you make in the future.
While we all go through the struggle of deciding who or what to click on in this massive community filled with the same content as anyone else trying to stand out, you have secured yourself a spot in the sub box of thousands.
While that may not mean much, that’s thousands of people, eager to see your next video.
Thank you, MixToons.
I have to say, this video is very well made, i cant even imagine how you edit some of these and i do agree with every single point you made, and this dosent only send a message to viewers, but creators as well.
6:00 I wouldn't say mr beast gaming is a minecraft channel with original ideas, lots of it is just '£100,000 MYSTERY BOX, EXTREME £1,000,000 CHALLENGE' just doing his repetitive content except for games like minecraft, he even did his own 'manhunt' type video and just shoved dream in the thumbnail