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  1. Piprod01's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by lmddawson)
    NEW NEW VIDEO

    I think you can talk faster! Maybe it's just that I hate hearing other peoples ear music, but I thought the topic, or they you were presenting it was kinda dull. Then again, I don't especially love, "you know that thing that annoys you, well it annoys me too, and here is me showing you that thing" type videos and it takes a lot of skill to pull it in a way that is humorous.
  2. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by Piprod01)
    I think you can talk faster! Maybe it's just that I hate hearing other peoples ear music, but I thought the topic, or they you were presenting it was kinda dull. Then again, I don't especially love, "you know that thing that annoys you, well it annoys me too, and here is me showing you that thing" type videos and it takes a lot of skill to pull it in a way that is humorous.
    OK, thanks for the constructive criticism, I'll definitely work on that
  3. lilahnurave's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    I actually liked the new video, its good cause it seems like you're not trying too hard, you're just chatting - but its funny Anything else in the pipeline??
  4. Angryification's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    Liked it, but it may be better to edit out silence.
  5. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by Angryification)
    Liked it, but it may be better to edit out silence.
    Yeah definitely, I do it already, but I do agree the editing should be a bit snappier.
  6. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by lilahnurave)
    I actually liked the new video, its good cause it seems like you're not trying too hard, you're just chatting - but its funny Anything else in the pipeline??
    Thank you!
    A good few things actually, it's just finishing off scripts and finding chances to film them them. May do a Q&A video soon, they're simple and easy to do, but I don't want to scare off new subscribers, so I'll have to find out a way to mix it up a bit and make it more interesting.
    Stay tuned
  7. jumpingjesusholycow's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by Addzter)
    You can definitely tell that your videos are inspired by that dude.
    Indeed they are. I do try not to become so similar that I'm merely copying the Vlogbrothers but adding different content, though it's hard to carve out a niche when the seemingly accepted norm has become a Philip DeFranco/Vlogbrotherish consensus; short, choppy videos with a few funny cutaways that generally stays one or two threads of conversation.

    Meh, trying my best though
  8. Leon Trotsky's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by jumpingjesusholycow)
    Indeed they are. I do try not to become so similar that I'm merely copying the Vlogbrothers but adding different content, though it's hard to carve out a niche when the seemingly accepted norm has become a Philip DeFranco/Vlogbrotherish consensus; short, choppy videos with a few funny cutaways that generally stays one or two threads of conversation.

    Meh, trying my best though
    In all seriousness, they are pretty good for a beginner. Unlike the vast majority of wannabe vloggers you actually have screen presence and you're cultivating a fairly likeable, interesting personality so I'd say keep it up. :pierre:
  9. jumpingjesusholycow's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by Addzter)
    In all seriousness, they are pretty good for a beginner. Unlike the vast majority of wannabe vloggers you actually have screen presence and you're cultivating a fairly likeable, interesting personality so I'd say keep it up. :pierre:
    Why thank you I do very much appreciate the feedback. I do need to hone my content into something a little more coherent but news that I'm not as bad as I think is certainly encouraging

    I'm in the process of making a 'thoughts from places' from Paris, though I hit a brief hiatus due to exams and moving back home.
  10. Leon Trotsky's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by jumpingjesusholycow)
    Why thank you I do very much appreciate the feedback. I do need to hone my content into something a little more coherent but news that I'm not as bad as I think is certainly encouraging

    I'm in the process of making a 'thoughts from places' from Paris, though I hit a brief hiatus due to exams and moving back home.
    Yeah, well I'd say you definitely have potential, especially if you hone your content like you say. I didn't find my mind wandering when I was watching your videos because you're pretty engaging, whereas most new vloggers stare down the camera and talk slowly and monotonously about **** nobody cares about.

    I look forward to seeing it. :smug:
  11. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    finally managed to make a new video, I honestly think it's my best yet

  12. lmddawson's Avatar
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    This is a weird one

  13. kikimckenzie's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    Keep at it and your videos will improve greatly from experience. Every YouTuber looks back at their early videos and can see the huge improvement!
  14. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by kikimckenzie)
    Keep at it and your videos will improve greatly from experience. Every YouTuber looks back at their early videos and can see the huge improvement!
    Thanks!
  15. the bear's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    very interesting Youtube work !! Well done
  16. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    New video - Breaking A World Record

  17. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    (Original post by the bear)
    very interesting Youtube work !! Well done
    thank you!
  18. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    After a bit of a break, I'm back with a new video
    If you like it, please subscribe! Thank you!

  19. lmddawson's Avatar
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    Re: Starting Out on Youtube
    What happens when you listen to Gotye's Somebody That I Used To Know for 24 hours straight?

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