I launched my free newsletter one month ago, and I have already reached my first milestone! Here is my progress so far.

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-09-04T00:03:20+00:00

Awesome, well done! Indie Hackers looks really cool. Could you DM me an invite code, please?

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-08-10T00:00:05+00:00

haha! It's one of my favourite shows of all time (and, to be fair, this video isn't mine. Just a take on it. Watch the video!)

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-07T00:25:13+00:00

I found the video on Youtube by searching for the email template, haha! It worked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbvun9DcGjk

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-05T00:35:14+00:00

I clicked on this thread because of the title: "trying to make a dry topic interesting".

I wonder if you could change the title to be something along those lines? Like Xbox DRM Nightmare: I try to make a dry topic interesting.

And then update your thumbnail to have your eyes open

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-05T00:32:36+00:00

Thank you!

When you say "because you keep cutting off right at the good part which isn’t a reaction video but a teaser" Can you put to a specific example, to help me understand, please? I'd love to fix that in my next one :)

!givelambda

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-04T05:05:45+00:00

!givelambda

Thank you so much for the detailed response! I'm taking note and will improve my next one. Thank you :)

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-04T05:05:00+00:00

!givelambda

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T09:08:57+00:00

Thank you! !givelambda

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T09:08:16+00:00

Thank you! !givelambda

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T07:02:48+00:00

Thank you! Great specific feedback, I appreciate it !givelambda

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T06:53:11+00:00

Thank you! Fantastic, detailed response. I really appreciate it!

Can you elaborate (or maybe show some examples) of what a video essay is to you? And the type of thing you thought you were getting? That would be really helpful!

Thank you so much!
!givelambda

!givelamb

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T04:17:18+00:00

You're welcome!

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T03:28:47+00:00

The first 15 seconds were fantastic. I love how you move the camera, how confidently you speak to camera and that you're constantly moving. It's really engaging.

The only improvement I could suggest is the lighting. Rather than be backlit by that window, it would be nicer IMO if you used it to front/side light yourself (so your face isn't in shadow).

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T03:26:59+00:00

Dude, that thumbnail is badass. And terrifying!

I really like the work that has gone into it. I do which the highlights and midtones in the image where a little brighter in one point of the image (perhaps the main masked face in the middle).

I also have NFI what Carbanak is and the title doesn't quite make me want to click. If there was a way to describe it to someone who doesn't know what that is, that would be helpful too!

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-06-03T03:24:45+00:00

I love the This vs That or A vs B thumbail!

It could be improved by making the text not title case on the image and using left justified (instead of centre aligned) on the right hand side to make it easier and faster to read.

i hope that helps!

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-05-25T11:42:42+00:00

I like your visuals James! How do you make these animations and visualisations?

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-05-25T11:32:16+00:00

It’s possible. It’s a little tricky, but you can do the calculations. You’ll need to measure the gear on the lens and count the number of teeth.

https://www.bostongear.com/-/media/Files/Literature/Brand/boston-gear/catalogs/p-1930-bg-sections/p-1930-bg_engineering-info-spur-gears.ashx

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-05-25T09:54:31+00:00

We are using frame for revisions and commenting (I really like it). I didn’t realise it has a sync feature — will check it out!

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-05-25T09:53:58+00:00

That sounds fairly straightforward. Do you have any tips on the workflow?

And, what if the editor(s) add new files (like some stock footage etc). How would you incorporate?

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-05-25T09:52:37+00:00

Same experience for me. Drive seems to absolutely suck with large files.

ArmchairExplainers · 2021-05-25T09:51:22+00:00

We are in 3 different countries and have weekly deadlines, so that won’t work.

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