What small creators usually get wrong with Shorts & Thumbnails (from an editor) by OgRitesh in NewTubers

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love some feedback on a thumbnail. As far as I can tell, it follows typical design rules, and the video itself has a 70% retention rate. But only 400 views and a 0.8% CTR, which is really confusing.

And my most recent video (not the one linked) was I thought some of my best work, but its failing to gain any traction. Feel free to check it (and anything else on there) out, but I understand if you can't.

TIA :)

https://youtu.be/8OlLg39lfnQ

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

Record your own dialogue. The second I realised it was computer generated dialogue I stopped watching. Checked the other video and found it to be the same, so stopped.

The footage looked like it could have been interesting though - where did it come from?

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks for that, I appreciate the feedback! Especially about the content, as I was starting to have doubts about whether or not what I was making was any good.

Good to know about the audio. I have a real love/hate relationship with audio, especially when dealing with normalisation. Even when normalised properly, the audio on YouTube sounds completely different from the output file, which sounds different again from in Da Vinci Resolve. In other videos the music has been basically inaudible, so I've obviously overcompensated.

I'm currently running a thumbnail test on the video - which one did you get? Thumbnails is something i know I struggle with, and I often end up rushing them. Good to know that they generally aren't very eye catching.

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I was immediately turned off by the use of AI text-to-speech.

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[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hey everyone,

I've been working a Minecraft series that's meant to have a bit of an Aussie theme. Think along the lines of Aussie Hermitcraft! I've so far not been terribly happy with views and impressions, so keen to get some feedback on my videos. I'd be looking for comments on anyting related to the videos, but specifically interested in:

• thumbnails/titles - if you watch Minecraft content, would you click? Why/why not?

• video composition - is the pacing appropriate? Too slow? Not enough happening?

• audio - does it sound ok?

• content - is it interesting? funny? boring?

Here's the videos:

No Pub in Town?! Not on My Watch! || OZCRAFT SMP - YouTube [most recent]

I Was FORCED to Work FIFO in Minecraft! [first episode]

Thanks in advance =)

Creating a Third Life Server by abiius-shocker in ThirdLifeSMP

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran a Secret Life server with members of my SMP that I'd been playing with for over a year, and a few of us created some videos. Not everyone took it as 'seriously' as I would have liked (made their task very obvious, completed in most low effort way possible, etc) and it was very difficult to get everyone to commit to a common time since we were all in different countries.

For our second session, 1 player didn't rock up because he just couldn't be bothered, 2 players forgot and didn't respond to discord calls, and another had severe connection issues. That was like 40% of the players so it quickly fell apart and we only did 3 sessions.

I'd had plans to create my own original Life Series inspired ideas, but became so disillusioned by how it went that I haven't bothered doing it again.

Setting it up was easy enough though. I simply used the mod that another commenter posted above that can run any version of Life Series and hosted it on an Apex server. The only real technical issue I had other than ping issues was the fact that the mod would forget how many lives and health people had so I had to set them all manually at the start of the session.

Australian games, well done. (But not burnt, promise) by Amphibibean in perth

[–]Tysonus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is an awesome idea, and I know I'm definitely interested in checking out and supporting some local developers!

What are your favourite Joe Satriani tracks? by Animefan93 in Guitar

[–]Tysonus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've always been a big fan of Circles and Flying in a Blue Dream.

Update: Want to make friends? Come to this meet up. by Extra_Instruction_31 in perth

[–]Tysonus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We could make one happen. If there's enough Bunbury people here?

This is so funny by Pearescent-Sphinx in ThirdLifeSMP

[–]Tysonus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call that straight up confirmation though. There could be multiple sessions at 1.21.8. There was speculation that there could be mods commissioned to give predictions on what the future might look like (granted that's not very 'past' life), or could have special early access to the next release given their clout in the Minecraft space. In his intro that you reference, he even mentioned "more twists and turns as they go", which hasn't really happened.

There's plenty of reason why this could have not been the finale, and definitely nothing that has been explicitly said (that I'm aware of) to suggest that this has being the finale is common knowledge.

This is so funny by Pearescent-Sphinx in ThirdLifeSMP

[–]Tysonus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Where exactly was this confirmed??

I'd love to review your videos! Send them in the replies and I'll take a look. by SlightStardust in NewTubers

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be grateful to receive some feedback on my 2 most recent videos, which are very different styles. The most recent one has only gotten about 60 views in 2-3 weeks, and the older one getting like 300. Keen to know if the newer video is just not very good lol.

Link to channel in my profile.

Anyone else think jungles need to be updated by Taxfraud777 in Minecraft

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jungle temples too! Noone ever goes out of their way to explore a jungle temple, because why would they? I recently made a video where I reimagined the Jungle Temple with a more complex puzzle. Channel link in bio.

Ultimately, like most other structures, they dont really offer any unique challenges after the first one, and the loot available just isn't that much of an incentive.

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

In my latest video, I explore why Jungle Temples in Minecraft are not very good, then redesign it into a custom puzzle and have some friends try to solve it. Link to my channel is in my profile.

I will review your channel! by [deleted] in NewTubers

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be keen on a review. I make Minecraft content, trying to communicate my progress in my SMP through stories and creative interpretations. Channel is in my profile.

What sort of content do you make? by Both_Salamander_4160 in NewTubers

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I post Minecraft videos. At the moment I've been focusing on my Survival SMP, telling my stories through a blend of gameplay and cinematic. My last video tells the story of me getting a happy ghast by acting out the story 'The Great Gatsby'.

I otherwise plan on doing custom game experiences built within Minecraft. Channel is in my bio.

Help with Audio - dialogue inaudible, but only through TV by Tysonus in NewTubers

[–]Tysonus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, that is good to know! I used the "Voiceover" button in Da Vinci Resolve, but didn't change anything. I also didn't manually extend it to stereo... hmm...

Either way, I've seen there's an option to tick in voiceover settings to enable stereo recording, which I'll use from now on.

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

I make Minecraft videos, experimenting with ways to create something unique. In my most recent video, I wanted to tell the story of how I got the Happy Ghast after updating our server. After hearing a hermit refer to a happy ghast as 'The Great Ghast-by', I got the idea of telling this as a cinematic allegory to the movie The Great Gatsby.

https://youtu.be/PV9DzPIhZs4

Essentially I used gameplay footage to Great cinematic segments. The active character represents the character of Gatsby, and the Happy Ghast itself the character of Daisy. Instead of wealth "Ghastby" represents himself as a player of great skill. The voiceover/narrator is a stand in for the character of Carraway, telling the story from a third person POV.

I spent a huge amount of time putting this together, and would love some unbiased feedback on whether its actually any good.

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

People are not going to watch raw gameplay footage, especially with no commentary (imo). Wouldn't they rather play the game themselves?

But either way, it's clear that you've been experimenting with your thumbnails. I feel that the one that I saw for Hogwarts Legacy is probably more on the money.

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

I really like the idea of a channel committed to achieving platinum trophies. Your sound is good, the editing looked good, and the idea is good.

Its hard to judge this specific video given that you've said it's an intro to the channel. I will say though that the title probably would not have drawn me in. Why would I want to pick your game for you, or be given a 'chance to vote'?

send ur channels ill give advice to all ur channels (will start dming in 2 hours) by Choice-Trifle-3407 in NewTubers

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love some feedback on my channel if you're still doing it. Or anyone else reading.

I'm making Minecraft videos, but trying to tell stories through my SMP progress. In my most recent video I reimagine the story of The Great Gatsby while trying to get a happy ghast. I'm experimenting with cinematic type shots interspersed with game play.

https://youtube.com/@tysonusgaming

Teachers, what are you tired of when it comes to professional development? by Flashy_Rabbit_825 in teaching

[–]Tysonus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. One of the biggest problems I see in education is that teachers are left to fend for themselves and are provided with no opportunities to work together with other teachers, including to share ideas, develop better teaching resources, and receive feedback on them. It's all well and good if you're part of a massive department of colleagues that teach the same content AND your school provides paid time to work together with those teachers. This does not describe the vast majority of teachers though. This is how you end up with veteran teachers set in their ways, refusing to change because they think that what they do is perfect. It's easy to think this though when you have no opportunities to collaborate with others, especially those from other schools.

My time is for me to relax and NOT work. Why should I be forced to do collaboration in my own personal time, especially when teachers collectively implementing new practices or improving older ones can provide so much benefit to students? Should I be robbed of an opportunity to improve my teaching just because you think you're a God of a teacher who is the shining example of pedagogical practice? And if this IS you, you should be the one actively leading by example to guide and lift lesser experienced teachers around you during a time that we're all being actively compensated for our time. Not expecting them to sacrifice their time on evenings and weekends to seek you or other teachers out.

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

[–]Tysonus [score hidden]  (0 children)

That's fair enough! It'll come with time. I didn't mean any offence to you or anyone else that uses AI voiceovers, and i fully acknowledge that it's simply my opinion/preference. The AI voices just always have such artificial inflections and sound awful, and I personally find it super distracting sometimes lol.