The way you think through and communicate these issues, from tech to management to economics, is illuminating and educational itself. Thanks for posting this!
I have an idea for audience retention: editing the videos in a way that shows you using and engaging with the plug-in first, then the details and info and instruction from the website later in the video, after people are already engaged.
Yeah could be cool, right away into a good mix paired with the gear for like 45 seconds then getting into it and the continuing issues and stuff for the real ones at the end :)
@@antoinelablanquie3827 or maybe even put the nerdy bits in the middle, then more of a deep dive in the particular uses of the plug-in towards the end… maybe people would stay engaged?
I appreciate this video!! Thank you for sharing the real stuff, it really is a breath of fresh air compared to most other creators. You got this, you've gotten this far and I'm sure you'll figure it out : )
Don't worry about people don't understanding that everything needs financement... you just need to find who gets what value from what you do and address them differently on that specific platform (YT, Web, etc).
What do you enjoy the most? What are you the best at? What pays the bills? When you've answered those questions you need to find away of combining them. For instance you could combine a plugin review with a mixing job. Use a plugin that you've never used before in a new project and film the process. That way you mix, review and get paid at the same time. 🤔
we all know that problem. I am a looser in marketing.. but i am fine with it - i make Musik for fun. Not earning money with it. So my fokus is on Instruments Plugins and workflow questions. How to grow in a healthy way. I want SPL Vitalizer and Tegler Creme for my Analog side.. but its expensive just for fun. I am focus more on Musik. Becourse some things are no need. And thats my bottom line. Just have stuff does not make me a great musikan. So i always want to make better musik. Thats my goal.
Just my two cents. Love your technical videos as I’m a mixing and mastering engineer and also a video/audio editor. As it is that you already don’t have enough time, it might be worth considering separating your content into a White Sea Vlog vs this channel and then only pay for editing services for the technical videos for WSS. That way this channel stays tech related and the vlog channel can host the content such as this more vlog style video. But, I’m not as versed in the TH-cam space so I have no idea if splitting channels would be a bad move on a view count over the long run vs keeping it all on one channel, but from my experience with content creators that wanted separate channels, they initially had a hard time building followers on the second/third channel, but overall saw more views and subscribers due to each channel being more niche content.
Has anyone pointed out that you shouldn't have drinks anywhere near the console! This has been boethering me for a while now after watching these blog posts. I speak from experience of my inability to not spill shit.
Don't burn out! You are identifying where problems lie. There you're half way there. Thanks for sharing knowledge. You cannot make a day more then 24 hours that's the problem. Hire people that know more about the areas you need expansion into. You learn more at a higher rate. There you still have 24 hours but now it fits.
Hello, two things I'd love to know more about. How you choose your chair? And Can you tell us more about those massive monitors please? Thanks for your great channel content and passion, it's inspiring.
If it comes to editing: I think less cuts and sparkles is not something we as a community for educational content would mind that much, but I understand that that’s not the whole picture and you‘ll probably have to appeal to others, too. And about the work-thingy: I myself would not want to work, if it wasn’t something for money, i.e. I wouldn’t do the stuff I’m doing now if there wasn’t money involved. Meaning, if there would be a world where work isn’t necessary, I wouldn’t work, not even on music. But as I‘m here, I choose the work that‘s the least bad for me, my sanity, my health. That’s why I’m working as a sound engineer and artist but also there are some aspects of work I really really do not like, like booking for shows or marketing. I‘m not in a position to let someone work gor me, I don’t make enough money for that but at the same time I wouldn’t want to change with someone who has a high paying office job in a big company. This isn’t critique or anything, I just want to lay out that work itself in this world is something inherently unpleasant, as new things arise and noone can survive doing ONLY the one thing they like, there‘ll be always new aspects that aren’t pleasent. I‘d maybe check out if there’s an ai who can edit your videos, or just accept money from companies. Maybe also let someone sponsor your videos - or let an artist pay you to get a platform they can share their art on and in the meantime you demonstrate some microphones, mixing techniques etc on their content. Either way, stop overthinking and go with your gut. :)
Why does "making money" have such a bad connotation? I don't think it's a bad thing to enjoy a more comfortable life thanks to the fruits of your labor/talents.
Absolutely agree your thoughts. I'm self employed as well and need to deligate some this too. Love your content. Keep up the great work. ✌️ Off topic question: What's the size of your control room? I'm still looking for the perfect size and heard the "Golden Cut" should be the the safest way to prevent standing waves, regardless of the size. Thank you. 🙏
Hey man, so I thought about your question as if it was an honest question and not a question for engagement. I think you should try out outsourcing gradually and here is how I believe that you should go about it: 1. Think about what tasks take up the most of your time. 2. Sort out all tasks, that require physical attendance. 2. Out of the remaining tasks pick the ones that take a professional significantly less time than you. 3. Think about what type of video can reach the biggest audience. I guess that editing videos is the task you're not a professional at that takes up the most time and can be done in significantly less time by a professional - with better results. I've looked at your last ~15 videos and noticed that the best-performing videos are either personal takes (on your life or audio engineering stuff) or highly anticipated reviews. So if I were you I'd pick one of the two and outsource only these videos for let's say 6 months. I'd probably go with highly anticipated reviews (not ALL), because that needs less creativity and knowledge about the subject. Of course the transition will take time, but once it runs smoothly, ideally you should have more time to do what you're a professional at (your €/h should increase) and the better product (video) could also pay off directly (in terms of clickthrough and engagement). After 6 months, I'd evaluate how I feel about it and either: Expand the outsourcing, dial back the outsourcing, change the outsourcing (who you employ or what the person works on), or end the outsourcing. Of course, it's necessary to make adjustments within the 6 months too. That's my perspective! Hope it helps.
Yeah, I needed help in some regards as well bc stuff was just piling up. And learning rather autodidactive myself, I know the pain of "oh how hard could it be" and admitting that, yeah, of course someone with years ahead of experience is better at that. So yeah, Accountant for tax and my Website are now in the hands of very capable individuals
The way to go, is to make sure that your YT and content related around it generates passive income. A good example of that would be starting a patreon.
Who cares what anyone thinks. If you think it will improve things and allow you to do what you should be doing then it's the right thing. Everything costs money it's reality so whatever you need to do no-one can judge you for being successful. You provide insight and entertainment and you do it well.
as long as you don't cause damage to other people and be honest in your actions I don't think anyone would or should care about you trying to make more money. In our world, money is needed to make ambitions come true and that vision could uplift the life of others too.
I get your point about making money. Of course, it's absolutely must for a successful business. However, making money isn't a problem. Transparency is. As long as you are transparent and honest, I think nobody would judge you... I mean I wouldn't mind a sponsored video from a plugin developer that you trust and you can verify that they are good because in many cases trust is an issue... I mean obviously you can make a lot of money by selling shitty plugin ads and so on But knowing your integrity and honesty, I think it can be done if you manage the quality of the plugins you recommend. I mean nobody likes too much honesty in terms of reviews. However, great companies don't hide behind scammers anyway. Although there is very thin line between sponsorships and honesty. I notice. So that needs to be managed fairly fucking carefully...
Are you using a different mic set up? I sense a bit of stereo that I never noticed before. With respect to workload, there is always the option of cutting back 🤔
The only thing you can't get back, is time. So, use it wisely... Because the price could be high... later in life. As the elders would say: When you have an idea and the second thought is, "what if"? Means that you're not sure of it, therefore it's not as good as the ones where there is no "what if?"... because you're just doing it, naturally. And of course, working (and sharing the benefits)with a team (like a band) is stronger than in solo-ish. Law of nature. More is more. :-P ... the other truths are in the other comments with a little red heart on them. :-)
Since you've got a significant number of work years ahead, as you decide what you're going to focus on and what you're going to drop, I think you really need to identify which things will most rapidly be replaced by AI, and focus on things that are less prone to being replaced. Mastering is low hanging fruit for AI, and not likely to be a good money maker in the future.
AHHH I wish badly I was in your country to intern as help and eventually be on a team. If your constrained on money look for people like me, there are a lot of young people who grew up with the digital skills needed to intern for you and they would come very cheap!
Thank as for another thought provoking video. Would love to hear your thoughts on the PYnamic compressor? Been tempted to pick one up as they’re made locally to me.
Wish you the best. My solution was to never switch monetizing on, and to never take free gear/software for reviews. I mean, who doesn't want free stuff and more money? But if that's what's keeping you going, it may not be a good enough reason to run a channel. Hope you stick with it though. I learn a lot from you.
love watching your content for a few years now. Can I please ask you where do I get the custom faders eq dynamics stuff from? I must have missed you talking about them. Thanks :) You are good at mixing also. Thanks.
Hey, I’d be very happy to edit your videos. All I’d want in return is your ears occasionally to help me with my mixes. If this sounds interesting to you, let me know and I’ll send you some links to my work and maybe we can see if this is workable.
Do what you need to do to make your life and business work the way it needs to work to work for you. If it is personally and financially rewarding do that. If it is neither of the above, do something else. I too have been doing it all myself (incl battling the troll) but I have to admit that I am hitting a wall as it is none of the above. Ok I feel great as I make the videos but after that, it is all downhill as the support required to justify putting myself out there for others who don't return value, yeah that is a change that has to happen. If so, I guess I have more time for paid work... ;-)
Have loved all of your content and followed for years! Not sure if this would be helpful, but I’ve seen some TH-camrs *cough (The Art of Mr. Bill), arrange their content in “seasons.” That way they’re able to film a bunch of content at once and release on a set schedule, with the hope of freeing up time during that scheduled release period. Obviously that doesn’t quite work for topical snake oil videos, but could be an option for educational content?
Depending on the amount of work needed to be done on your website, I can work for you. I’m passionate about music too, have a job, but need small complementary revenue to invest more in music. I think it would benefit both of us :€
you could hire a virtual assistant from another country, you can pay them premium price and it'll still be cheap for you, and they could dedicate their time for something they love instead of for example scamming people. other than that, AI tools are getting pretty damn good lately, video editing and thumbnail creation are much esier today than a year ago...
You make an uncommon contribution to the community, so it is a shame that retention is low. One possibility -- and it is just that, so perhaps it should be rejected -- is that in many of your recent videos you flounder around, not seeming to know what some of the controls do. Once in a while, it is charming, like a joint exploration in real time, but often it is grating and makes one wonder whether it is worth to watching more or bailing out. Perhaps you are doing too many reviews to take the time to learn the basics of the plugins before exploring them deeply. Another possible bailout point might be the repeated fast-motion bumpers between your thoughts. There are a lot of them and they last a little longer than they need to in order to provide a smooth transition between segments. On another level of thinking, maybe you would feel better if you allocated less time to covering so many plugins and more time to your other activities. In any case, I am sorry that retention is so low because you seem to be one of the few honest reviewers and a decent person. Good luck with whatever changes you try.
I think you are too hard on yourself. I think 80% of the viewers think you should do what you need to improve the quality of the content and most importantly improves your quality of life.enjoyment in keeping the channel running.
You could delegate video editing... if the video editor got used to your style and where you'd probably like cutting, then eventually they'd need less and less input from you.
bro, it doesn't matter if people think you're doing it just for the money...people that watch your channel know how much you love the stuff...the people that are going to think you're just in it for the money are going to find something else to complain about anyway...do what you know you need to do!!!
AI tools for editing video can be helpful, try to reach out Ukrainians developers, will be cheaper than in Netherlands, for video editing same, Ukrainian guys and girls will do this job for much less money.
Don't worry about the "doing it just for the money" aspect. 98% of people in the world have a job they dont like and "do it just for the money" it's probably the most common thing people do. At least you are doing something you are passionate about and all the better for you if you make bank on it. Keep it up!
I'd prefer it if you didn't tiktok-ify your videos. Already noticing more jumpy cuts in this one, and in my opinion it feels unnatural and fad-ish. But, if that's what's required to keep the attention of a TH-cam audience who otherwise spends their time on TikTok, then you gotta do what you gotta do.
The unfortunate thing of youtube is indeed that you got to adhere to what the audience wants, which you can read from the metrics and data. But, the important part is to maintain a balance, and listen to the audience as well, so I will adjust a bit more 😊
@Whiteseastudio I totally understand. If anything keep the members only stuff fancy and nerdy we are here for all of it lol. Either way love the channel and I am very satisfied with the little bit of members content you offer I plan on keeping it for the long run.
@@Whiteseastudio don’t feel bad it’s definitely not just you. Any thumbnail that looks like the TH-camr is getting a colonoscopy while still awake I also scroll past or even unsubscribe. You haven’t been guilty of this one but so many others are.
Its a big problem in my opinion… its part of how youtube works, and in order to be a youtuber, you have to play that game… but I’ve never had an ok feeling for it…
@@Whiteseastudio to me it shows a lack of integrity. TH-cam wants its creators to look like complete morons or it wont place their videos in searches or suggestions? I think a TH-cam who puts out great content will get the clicks. In reverse, you can light yourself on fire in the thumbnail and if the content sucks, no ones coming back. Just my opinion.
LOL...I can't see or concentrate on anything except that cup of liquid near all that gear. Guys you must understand....it's not a matter of "IF" it's gonna spill, it's a matter of "WHEN". -Accidents do happen that's why they're called "accidents".🫣
The way you think through and communicate these issues, from tech to management to economics, is illuminating and educational itself. Thanks for posting this!
How do you dare to have a cup of coffee in that position boggles my mind! 😂
This is the kind of clarity a well-earned vacation gets you.
I feel so much honesty on this vlogs. Love it!
I actually like the long form videos with all the tech talk
I have an idea for audience retention: editing the videos in a way that shows you using and engaging with the plug-in first, then the details and info and instruction from the website later in the video, after people are already engaged.
Yeah could be cool, right away into a good mix paired with the gear for like 45 seconds then getting into it and the continuing issues and stuff for the real ones at the end :)
@@antoinelablanquie3827 or maybe even put the nerdy bits in the middle, then more of a deep dive in the particular uses of the plug-in towards the end… maybe people would stay engaged?
I appreciate this video!! Thank you for sharing the real stuff, it really is a breath of fresh air compared to most other creators. You got this, you've gotten this far and I'm sure you'll figure it out : )
The whole point of this vlog was to be real about things, I’m glad I’m hitting that goal
Nice to hear of another guy that doesn’t let people work for free. Great stuff too, keep it poppin’ man.
GREAT!!!! Thanks for your open minded/heart approach to everything!!!
Don't worry about people don't understanding that everything needs financement... you just need to find who gets what value from what you do and address them differently on that specific platform (YT, Web, etc).
When reality meets creativity... Just do it, then enhance it.
I like this video. Having you explain some of the techniques you’re using is informative and entertaining!
The cup of water on the desk makes me nervous! All the best to you dude!
What do you enjoy the most? What are you the best at? What pays the bills? When you've answered those questions you need to find away of combining them. For instance you could combine a plugin review with a mixing job. Use a plugin that you've never used before in a new project and film the process. That way you mix, review and get paid at the same time. 🤔
poor poor wytse..... 😂🤣😂🤣
Hello,
The answer is in your questioning, surround yourself with the right people and everything will be fine
we all know that problem. I am a looser in marketing.. but i am fine with it - i make Musik for fun. Not earning money with it. So my fokus is on Instruments Plugins and workflow questions. How to grow in a healthy way. I want SPL Vitalizer and Tegler Creme for my Analog side.. but its expensive just for fun. I am focus more on Musik. Becourse some things are no need. And thats my bottom line. Just have stuff does not make me a great musikan. So i always want to make better musik. Thats my goal.
Just came back from the dentist so a great time to watch a vlog!
Just my two cents. Love your technical videos as I’m a mixing and mastering engineer and also a video/audio editor. As it is that you already don’t have enough time, it might be worth considering separating your content into a White Sea Vlog vs this channel and then only pay for editing services for the technical videos for WSS. That way this channel stays tech related and the vlog channel can host the content such as this more vlog style video. But, I’m not as versed in the TH-cam space so I have no idea if splitting channels would be a bad move on a view count over the long run vs keeping it all on one channel, but from my experience with content creators that wanted separate channels, they initially had a hard time building followers on the second/third channel, but overall saw more views and subscribers due to each channel being more niche content.
Has anyone pointed out that you shouldn't have drinks anywhere near the console! This has been boethering me for a while now after watching these blog posts. I speak from experience of my inability to not spill shit.
lol. it's his own studio. he can do whatever he wants there
@@Jaburu we all can
Nice Beatz You Had There Poppin In From Time To Time... Great Studio Also.
Don't burn out! You are identifying where problems lie. There you're half way there. Thanks for sharing knowledge. You cannot make a day more then 24 hours that's the problem. Hire people that know more about the areas you need expansion into. You learn more at a higher rate. There you still have 24 hours but now it fits.
Hello, two things I'd love to know more about.
How you choose your chair?
And
Can you tell us more about those massive monitors please?
Thanks for your great channel content and passion, it's inspiring.
If it comes to editing: I think less cuts and sparkles is not something we as a community for educational content would mind that much, but I understand that that’s not the whole picture and you‘ll probably have to appeal to others, too.
And about the work-thingy: I myself would not want to work, if it wasn’t something for money, i.e. I wouldn’t do the stuff I’m doing now if there wasn’t money involved. Meaning, if there would be a world where work isn’t necessary, I wouldn’t work, not even on music. But as I‘m here, I choose the work that‘s the least bad for me, my sanity, my health. That’s why I’m working as a sound engineer and artist but also there are some aspects of work I really really do not like, like booking for shows or marketing. I‘m not in a position to let someone work gor me, I don’t make enough money for that but at the same time I wouldn’t want to change with someone who has a high paying office job in a big company. This isn’t critique or anything, I just want to lay out that work itself in this world is something inherently unpleasant, as new things arise and noone can survive doing ONLY the one thing they like, there‘ll be always new aspects that aren’t pleasent. I‘d maybe check out if there’s an ai who can edit your videos, or just accept money from companies. Maybe also let someone sponsor your videos - or let an artist pay you to get a platform they can share their art on and in the meantime you demonstrate some microphones, mixing techniques etc on their content.
Either way, stop overthinking and go with your gut. :)
Why does "making money" have such a bad connotation? I don't think it's a bad thing to enjoy a more comfortable life thanks to the fruits of your labor/talents.
Aaaaah! Get that water off the desk!!!
But I need to drink!
This is the birth of a media empire... all major players have started this way. This first step is however the hardest :D
Absolutely agree your thoughts. I'm self employed as well and need to deligate some this too. Love your content. Keep up the great work. ✌️
Off topic question: What's the size of your control room? I'm still looking for the perfect size and heard the "Golden Cut" should be the the safest way to prevent standing waves, regardless of the size.
Thank you. 🙏
Hey man, so I thought about your question as if it was an honest question and not a question for engagement. I think you should try out outsourcing gradually and here is how I believe that you should go about it:
1. Think about what tasks take up the most of your time.
2. Sort out all tasks, that require physical attendance.
2. Out of the remaining tasks pick the ones that take a professional significantly less time than you.
3. Think about what type of video can reach the biggest audience.
I guess that editing videos is the task you're not a professional at that takes up the most time and can be done in significantly less time by a professional - with better results. I've looked at your last ~15 videos and noticed that the best-performing videos are either personal takes (on your life or audio engineering stuff) or highly anticipated reviews. So if I were you I'd pick one of the two and outsource only these videos for let's say 6 months. I'd probably go with highly anticipated reviews (not ALL), because that needs less creativity and knowledge about the subject. Of course the transition will take time, but once it runs smoothly, ideally you should have more time to do what you're a professional at (your €/h should increase) and the better product (video) could also pay off directly (in terms of clickthrough and engagement). After 6 months, I'd evaluate how I feel about it and either: Expand the outsourcing, dial back the outsourcing, change the outsourcing (who you employ or what the person works on), or end the outsourcing. Of course, it's necessary to make adjustments within the 6 months too.
That's my perspective! Hope it helps.
Great video, really was hooked in to it
Yeah, I needed help in some regards as well bc stuff was just piling up. And learning rather autodidactive myself, I know the pain of "oh how hard could it be" and admitting that, yeah, of course someone with years ahead of experience is better at that. So yeah, Accountant for tax and my Website are now in the hands of very capable individuals
Thank you for years of amazing videos and for being you 🎉❤
The way to go, is to make sure that your YT and content related around it generates passive income. A good example of that would be starting a patreon.
what beautiful room
Who cares what anyone thinks. If you think it will improve things and allow you to do what you should be doing then it's the right thing. Everything costs money it's reality so whatever you need to do no-one can judge you for being successful. You provide insight and entertainment and you do it well.
do you have a video on how to shoot a youtube video in studio?
Is it possible to uncompress a compressed sound?
Don't overthink it!
Welcome to the real world👍👍
Delegate in dutch kinda means to spread your work over more hands, while in english it means to let others speak for you, love your stuff witze!
It really means both in English, dependant on context.
Thanks, i stand corrected!@@ragnaroo
as long as you don't cause damage to other people and be honest in your actions I don't think anyone would or should care about you trying to make more money.
In our world, money is needed to make ambitions come true and that vision could uplift the life of others too.
Enjoyed this type of video
I get your point about making money. Of course, it's absolutely must for a successful business. However, making money isn't a problem. Transparency is. As long as you are transparent and honest, I think nobody would judge you...
I mean I wouldn't mind a sponsored video from a plugin developer that you trust and you can verify that they are good because in many cases trust is an issue...
I mean obviously you can make a lot of money by selling shitty plugin ads and so on But knowing your integrity and honesty, I think it can be done if you manage the quality of the plugins you recommend.
I mean nobody likes too much honesty in terms of reviews. However, great companies don't hide behind scammers anyway. Although there is very thin line between sponsorships and honesty. I notice. So that needs to be managed fairly fucking carefully...
Its a super thin line
Maybe you could do well to push more of your merch? Some of that on demand stuff they have.
Are you using a different mic set up? I sense a bit of stereo that I never noticed before. With respect to workload, there is always the option of cutting back 🤔
This is the mic from my iPhone
The only thing you can't get back, is time. So, use it wisely... Because the price could be high... later in life. As the elders would say: When you have an idea and the second thought is, "what if"? Means that you're not sure of it, therefore it's not as good as the ones where there is no "what if?"... because you're just doing it, naturally. And of course, working (and sharing the benefits)with a team (like a band) is stronger than in solo-ish. Law of nature. More is more. :-P ... the other truths are in the other comments with a little red heart on them. :-)
Since you've got a significant number of work years ahead, as you decide what you're going to focus on and what you're going to drop, I think you really need to identify which things will most rapidly be replaced by AI, and focus on things that are less prone to being replaced. Mastering is low hanging fruit for AI, and not likely to be a good money maker in the future.
Are you editing with Final Cut? Just curious. Good work.
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AHHH I wish badly I was in your country to intern as help and eventually be on a team. If your constrained on money look for people like me, there are a lot of young people who grew up with the digital skills needed to intern for you and they would come very cheap!
Thank as for another thought provoking video. Would love to hear your thoughts on the PYnamic compressor? Been tempted to pick one up as they’re made locally to me.
When You will be looking for someone to edit videos, count me in !
"I don't think that's the thing he wants (out of his autotune)"
Oh Wytse, you sweet sweet innocent man lol
Always checking, always doubting, I've seen a lot of creative and intentional things :-)
Wish you the best. My solution was to never switch monetizing on, and to never take free gear/software for reviews. I mean, who doesn't want free stuff and more money? But if that's what's keeping you going, it may not be a good enough reason to run a channel. Hope you stick with it though. I learn a lot from you.
love watching your content for a few years now. Can I please ask you where do I get the custom faders eq dynamics stuff from? I must have missed you talking about them. Thanks :) You are good at mixing also. Thanks.
Which customs? 😅
@@Whiteseastudio No worries :) all of it but im sure you've explained it before - so no worries m8
That is actually not custom, its Neumann 🙃
@@Whiteseastudio oh I see. :)) thx I will look at their stuff looks cool :)
Hey, I’d be very happy to edit your videos. All I’d want in return is your ears occasionally to help me with my mixes. If this sounds interesting to you, let me know and I’ll send you some links to my work and maybe we can see if this is workable.
Do what you need to do to make your life and business work the way it needs to work to work for you. If it is personally and financially rewarding do that. If it is neither of the above, do something else. I too have been doing it all myself (incl battling the troll) but I have to admit that I am hitting a wall as it is none of the above. Ok I feel great as I make the videos but after that, it is all downhill as the support required to justify putting myself out there for others who don't return value, yeah that is a change that has to happen. If so, I guess I have more time for paid work... ;-)
BRO, we get ur content for FREE, no need to be analytical. JUS DO U, YOUR REVIEWS, TUTORIALS and MIX and MASTER HOT 🔥 SHIT👍🏾
Ask yourself if you need the channel to generate work. If it does, and your income is larger than your expenses, keep the channel. If not….
Exactly, don't over think just go for it. Your personality does not, will not, come across as a money grabber.
To some people it will 😅
Welcome in the world of becoming an employer. I’ve been there (ended up with 16 FT + freelancers). If you want to chat about it we can grab a ☕️.
Have loved all of your content and followed for years!
Not sure if this would be helpful, but I’ve seen some TH-camrs *cough (The Art of Mr. Bill), arrange their content in “seasons.”
That way they’re able to film a bunch of content at once and release on a set schedule, with the hope of freeing up time during that scheduled release period.
Obviously that doesn’t quite work for topical snake oil videos, but could be an option for educational content?
I love the blog videos! Except indeed they are perhaps a bit too long. Perhaps 10 min max. You are keeping us from making music man ;)
Will you be putting any of your "Mastering" jobs on video ... your "PAID" version only?
I can't, because the music I work on is protected by copyright...
@@Whiteseastudio Would you consider mastering any of my songs for demonstration to your channel?
Was that a ghost??? Orb in 3:04 !!!!🤣🤣🤣
Be careful with water in rhe studio......it can get very expensive !!!
Best 73 preamp
Do not overthink it, just go for the optimum solution, as our friendly ancestors did a bit more than 100 years ago: childlabour!! 😂
Depending on the amount of work needed to be done on your website, I can work for you.
I’m passionate about music too, have a job, but need small complementary revenue to invest more in music.
I think it would benefit both of us :€
Mate, do sponsorships. As long as you're behind the products and state the fact you're doing a sponsorship.
you could hire a virtual assistant from another country, you can pay them premium price and it'll still be cheap for you, and they could dedicate their time for something they love instead of for example scamming people. other than that, AI tools are getting pretty damn good lately, video editing and thumbnail creation are much esier today than a year ago...
yea, he can hirme me in Brazil. lol
$1000 feels like 3000 here.
You make an uncommon contribution to the community, so it is a shame that retention is low.
One possibility -- and it is just that, so perhaps it should be rejected -- is that in many of your recent videos you flounder around, not seeming to know what some of the controls do. Once in a while, it is charming, like a joint exploration in real time, but often it is grating and makes one wonder whether it is worth to watching more or bailing out. Perhaps you are doing too many reviews to take the time to learn the basics of the plugins before exploring them deeply.
Another possible bailout point might be the repeated fast-motion bumpers between your thoughts. There are a lot of them and they last a little longer than they need to in order to provide a smooth transition between segments.
On another level of thinking, maybe you would feel better if you allocated less time to covering so many plugins and more time to your other activities.
In any case, I am sorry that retention is so low because you seem to be one of the few honest reviewers and a decent person. Good luck with whatever changes you try.
We dont want shorts or tiktok video's.
I think there is no way around it anymore 😞😑
I think you are too hard on yourself. I think 80% of the viewers think you should do what you need to improve the quality of the content and most importantly improves your quality of life.enjoyment in keeping the channel running.
I think you should promote your mastering services more on your channel. Be your own sponsor. Nothing wrong with that!
One of the things I did think about 😊
@@Whiteseastudio Also, mastering courses.
Nehhh
What about IA help? There’s tons of them able to automate some of your needs
You mean computer software. 🙄
@@kadiummusic I mean IA 😮
your best vid so far
There's actually thumbnail artists? Wow
You could delegate video editing... if the video editor got used to your style and where you'd probably like cutting, then eventually they'd need less and less input from you.
bro, it doesn't matter if people think you're doing it just for the money...people that watch your channel know how much you love the stuff...the people that are going to think you're just in it for the money are going to find something else to complain about anyway...do what you know you need to do!!!
Meze headphones review please. I've been waiting :)
good video even though the title is click-baity.. but that's how youtube is.. no click-bait no good amount of views
It goes a bit further then view count... youtube doesn't recommend video's if they're not good bait... It's a sad, sad world...
AI tools for editing video can be helpful, try to reach out Ukrainians developers, will be cheaper than in Netherlands, for video editing same, Ukrainian guys and girls will do this job for much less money.
Don't worry about the "doing it just for the money" aspect. 98% of people in the world have a job they dont like and "do it just for the money" it's probably the most common thing people do. At least you are doing something you are passionate about and all the better for you if you make bank on it. Keep it up!
I'd prefer it if you didn't tiktok-ify your videos. Already noticing more jumpy cuts in this one, and in my opinion it feels unnatural and fad-ish. But, if that's what's required to keep the attention of a TH-cam audience who otherwise spends their time on TikTok, then you gotta do what you gotta do.
The unfortunate thing of youtube is indeed that you got to adhere to what the audience wants, which you can read from the metrics and data.
But, the important part is to maintain a balance, and listen to the audience as well, so I will adjust a bit more 😊
I agree please don't make your stuff super basic and simple. We are here for the technical nerdy stuff
I’m sure I can find a good balance 😊
@Whiteseastudio I totally understand. If anything keep the members only stuff fancy and nerdy we are here for all of it lol. Either way love the channel and I am very satisfied with the little bit of members content you offer I plan on keeping it for the long run.
I would love to put out more members content, I’m sure that as soon as my video editor starts working, my schedule will open up again
Comment for da algorithm
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maybe employ someone to read plugin manuals
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Just as a pro tip: I ignore videos with goofy thumbnails. If the thumbnail says SNAKE OIL, I scroll past.
Good, I’ve removed the snake oil stuff from the thumbnail a while ago 🙃
@@Whiteseastudio don’t feel bad it’s definitely not just you. Any thumbnail that looks like the TH-camr is getting a colonoscopy while still awake I also scroll past or even unsubscribe. You haven’t been guilty of this one but so many others are.
Its a big problem in my opinion… its part of how youtube works, and in order to be a youtuber, you have to play that game… but I’ve never had an ok feeling for it…
@@Whiteseastudio to me it shows a lack of integrity. TH-cam wants its creators to look like complete morons or it wont place their videos in searches or suggestions? I think a TH-cam who puts out great content will get the clicks. In reverse, you can light yourself on fire in the thumbnail and if the content sucks, no ones coming back. Just my opinion.
You've bootstrapped successfully, but now need to scale? Like any CEO, it's time to learn to hand off.
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LOL...I can't see or concentrate on anything except that cup of liquid near all that gear. Guys you must understand....it's not a matter of "IF" it's gonna spill, it's a matter of "WHEN".
-Accidents do happen that's why they're called "accidents".🫣