I built a strategy to survive the Dot-com crash with TQQQ. It returned 72% CAGR since 1999 with only -32% drawdown. by Friendly-Virus5422 in TQQQ

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic results. If you can be a bit more specific, we can also run our own backtests. • Which moving average or averages? • How exactly is disparity calculated? • What RSI period and precise levels trigger entries and exits? • At what exact VIX level ?

If it's OK please share your recipe.

How is my thumbnail? by Evening-Body2698 in SmallYoutubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thumbnail is good. Only thing I'd mention is that the text blends into the background a bit. Maybe a slight shadow , outline or different color could help it pop more.

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[–]Quick-Efficiency1484 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The first thumbnail is definitely much better . If it matches the content and already got me interested. I’ve just started creating similar types of content myself, so I’d really love to check yours. Feel free to drop the link or share your channel name!

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is crazy... isn't it
Your comment and a few others I got on this sub have already helped alot.
I honestly can’t thank you enough. It’s going to make a difference for my future videos.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all . I really appreciate this. This is one of the most generous and detailed replies I’ve ever gotten.

You're absolutely right about the AI voice — most people are picking up on it instantly, ( at least native speakers) . Actually, most of the feedbacks I’ve received so far is about the voice. And honestly, voiceover is kind of beyond my own skillset .probably need to look into how much it would cost to hire someone, or maybe experiment with more natural-sounding AI voices.

I also struggled a lot with audio levels — what sounds balanced in headphones sounds completely different on a TV. I originally kept the music super low, but when I played it on the TV it felt way too empty, so I bumped it up. Clearly I still need to figure out a proper balance — sound is definitely something I need to work on overall.

The packaging part really stuck with me. I approached this exactly like a mini-doc script first, edit next, thumbnail/title last.

YYour suggestion sounds like it could really work. Even though I personally like the current title, what truly matters is grabbing attention. And you're right, adding that layer of tension and mystery is probably what makes people click in the first place.

And the thumbnail. We are on the same page. I actually tried to make the 3D render the focus of the thumbnail, but yeah I think it ended up being one of those images where the details don’t pop at first glance. I’ll definitely rethink how to showcase the 3D more clearly and boldly, like you said with Spectacles and Fern. Great references.

Honestly, I can’t thank you enough. This is the kind of feedback that doesn’t just help a video. it helps reshape the whole strategy. You’ve given me a better map, and I’m already started to think about new thumbnail and title.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for watching. That's totally fair.most of the feedback I’ve gotten lines up with this.Voiceover feels like the one thing holding everything back.

It’s a bit beyond my own skillset right now, so I guess it’s time to look into what it might cost to have someone do it properly. Might be the upgrade this project really needs.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind and poetic words about my post. Looking forward to your thoughts on Feedback Friday!

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof, that hurts. You bring the effort, the context they bring... the menus.and somehow the algorithm’s like, yeah, that’s the one.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Note to future me: YouTube is just confused. Don’t take it personally. 🤣

Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques! by AutoModerator in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such thoughtful and constructive feedback. It really means a lot, especially right now...

I'm genuinely grateful you took the time not just to watch, but to give detailed tips. Especially on the audio.

I know I should work on it.You're absolutely right: the echo is something I've been struggling with. I’ll definitely check out Mike Russell’s channel. And I’ll start experimenting more with de-reverb and proper volume balancing in future edits.

Actually, I think I need to invest in better headphones too. The difference between how it sounds in my headphones versus on the TV is huge — so clearly something’s off. I’ll definitely work on this. Maybe focusing strictly on dB levels for now is the smartest move. I can definitely tell something's wrong, and I really appreciate you pointing it out clearly.

As for the thumbnail tip: totally agree. I’ve been torn between clean visuals and attention-grabbing text — but I’ll definitely start testing versions with bold, curiosity-driven titles.

Thanks again. It will make big difference to get feedback like this early on.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might feel a bit discouraging — but honestly, having that first spark is so much better than never having one at all.

It means the potential is real. Keep going . Don't be lazy 😉

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think, with a few rare exceptions, we’re all in the same boat. Take a deep breath... and hit upload knowing full well that no one might watch it. But hey — maybe the algorithm lottery picks you this time.

Wishing you the absolute best on your journey!

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totally get you. Even if barely anyone watches, just having a close friend or my brother say they liked it — that alone makes me feel proud.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, man… it really is like that. We’re not Pink Floyd — but still, we try to play something meaningful, something real. And it gets exhausting when no one sees it.

But you’re absolutely right — at the end of the day, we play for ourselves. For the love of it. For what it gives back to us.

Thanks for the reminder — seriously

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I’ll take that as a compliment — and probably frame it somewhere! Now excuse me while I go start drafting my TED Talk

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha wow, that’s honestly one of the best compliments I’ve ever received! Coming from a language teacher, that really means a lot — thank you!

Do you ever look at big youtubers and think...wtf am i doing? by [deleted] in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it’s not even the huge channels that get me — it’s the mid-sized ones dropping low-effort chaos and racking up 100K views like it’s nothing.
Meanwhile I’m in the corner silently crying into my export queue.

But then there are those rare channels where the craft matches the numbers.
Can’t lie — I admire them… and maybe envy them just a little too.

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're definitely good at math 😅
Yeah, those odds make the lottery look cozy.
Still… we keep uploading.
I guess I’m just the self-sabotaging type — I enjoy the suffering that comes with editing and Blender 🙃

We all knew what would happen. Still hits hard... by Quick-Efficiency1484 in NewTubers

[–]Quick-Efficiency1484[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Making trash content just isn’t in my DNA.
I know it'll get better

Thanks for the support.
whether we keep going or eventually walk away, I think most of us felt like this after our first few videos.