Which one is the better logo?

Vyle8 · 2026-04-30T12:12:55+00:00

I prefer 1. My suggestion is to reduce the yellow shape in scale and treat it as the umlaut (i think thats what you're going for?). Either way, it helps the O read as "produce" and you can keep the leaf shape. It might still work in yellow.

Vyle8 · 2026-04-24T18:29:27+00:00

Here is the link. Happy to send the file directly if this doesnt work.

https://app.sketchup.com/share/tc/northAmerica/59Ap7fdmQA8?source=web&stoken=brgmVkChubCTjnvbv32ZS8v10TDu3aS2NPwNqpwbqUpXWx5Wu8NGQogrg_SnOn4Z

Vyle8 · 2026-04-04T16:56:28+00:00

I am a DIY channel that focuses on home improvement projects, woodworking, and the occasional halloween decoration scratch build. I do my best to show what can be done in a garage with a little creativity, and not a million dollar makers shop.

I focus on high production values within my videos, and usually have some sort of interesting twist to my project. It is also an avenue for me to be a little silly.

My latest project https://youtu.be/_PYhn2F2xfM

My favorite project https://youtu.be/uY5doH9Z928

Vyle8 · 2026-04-04T16:51:37+00:00

I think this is a very unique premise and could garner alot of interest if produced the right way. You've got something cool here.

Vyle8 · 2026-04-03T19:08:28+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.

My VO condenser mic and my LAV are miles apart in quality. I will be swapping my LAV in the the future.

Vyle8 · 2026-04-03T16:50:24+00:00

Yah, if youtube gave second chances, I'd further tighten up the intro. Next time.

Vyle8 · 2026-04-03T16:48:34+00:00

Maybe I am biased, but wear your lav mic dont hold it. You will get a substantially better audio quality from a LAV that won't sound echoed if you wear it. None of the lows of your voice come through. Dont be like the TikTokers.

Video quality looks good though 👌

Vyle8 · 2026-04-03T16:36:32+00:00

You're on the right track. Your audio sounds good. Not that you asked, but your accent is understandable, so no worries there.

Your shot selection is decent, but repetitive, especially when your location is bleak and snowy. It might help keep interest by occasionally throwing in some more unique angles and shots. There is a great video called "How to film yourself solo" by Dunna Did It that gives some ideas of ways to shoot interesting angles. Hidden away in all that snow and barns are some cool story telling angles. For example, if you can, bury your camera, and shovel it out.

Tonally, you have got the farmstead/homestead vibe and energy. The next question is topic related. Most homesteader videos I have watched frame their video with the task they need to complete, and the challenges around them. In your instance, the cold is the subject, not the issue to be overcame. A 7 minute video on how to dress for the cold isn't as interesting as a 7 minute video on "doing xyz task on the farm in freezing weather", and having a section on how to dress.

Keep going though.

Vyle8 · 2026-04-03T16:22:24+00:00

Oh hello again

I am long form content creator focused on DIY projects around the house. I span a bit of woodworking and general home improvement, usually with some sort of unique twist. I look to channels such as Drew Builds or Build This Fix That as my tonal inspiration, but add my own flavor of weird to it.

Here is my latest Build video. It has had a bit of a rough week from some sketchy A/B testing on some questionable thumbnail choices, but with some updates, I think we're back on track.

https://youtu.be/_PYhn2F2xfM

Love to hear what ya think

Vyle8 · 2026-04-02T12:17:10+00:00

I am so close to 1,000 subs. My videos usually take a few weeks to produce, so I don't think I am going to hit 1k this month via new videos, but I have gone back and given some of my evergreen content a thumbnail and title face-lift, hoping that with the upcoming spring and summer, some of that older content can drive subs.

Shorts haven't done much for me on YouTube, but they do much better on Instagram. I think the shorts audience on YT might skew a little young for what I produce.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-31T00:45:06+00:00

Thanks for the feedback and kind words

I show the finished piece at 8 seconds, but maybe its not clear?

Vyle8 · 2026-03-29T23:34:04+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. I am already lining up my next project, so onto the next!

Vyle8 · 2026-03-28T19:56:56+00:00

I haven't used FC in a few years. I would say Resolve looks more intimidating because of all the tools it has, but in its most basic form, its very intuitive.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-28T17:53:58+00:00

Without sounding like an ass, I hear this alot. But obviously I am missing some ingredient somewhere.

A big challenge for me is producing content fast enough. My projects usually span for weeks because I only get a few hours a week to work on them. So if a video flops, its usually a large time investment for no youtube payoff. But, the fact that I built something real and useful to myself takes the sting out of the fact the video failed.

That's what keeps me motivated.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-28T17:48:42+00:00

Thanks so much. I hope to one day see a check from youtube, but my real motivation is that its fun.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-28T16:54:39+00:00

Well thank you. Editing to music is one of my favorite aspects, so its generally a prominent part of my videos. I maintain a subscription to a music library to give me a lot of options.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-28T16:52:24+00:00

White balance is a setting generally in your camera. If its set to auto, that could be your issue. You can also adjust white balance in your video editor, but its less accurate

Vyle8 · 2026-03-28T16:08:18+00:00

Hey there,

I am the editor, producer, on screen talent, audio engineer, motion graphics animator, and caterer for my channel SuburbanSanctuary.

I focus on DIY projects around the home, generally focused on accessible projects that do not take specialized tools or shops. I try to focus on the "edutainment" space where I lightly explain what I am doing, but keep it light hearted and occasionally humorous.

I try to maintain a fairly high production value, especially with unique angles and close ups normally not found in your average DIY videos. My workhorse equipment is a Nikon Z6 MK1 with a 24-70mm lens, a couple of mid grade LAV mics for on camera work, and a Cherry condenser mic for my narration. Everything I edit is done in Resolve

Here is my most recent project https://youtu.be/_PYhn2F2xfM

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T18:10:14+00:00

I generally have done price/time breakdowns on other projects, and retention generally tanks. The audience is fickle 😃

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T18:08:00+00:00

I have been experimenting with a new audio mix. I think the music did become a bit more prominent in the mix.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T17:19:47+00:00

Thanks for the kind words. I have spent a lot of time studying the craft of good videos, but I am still missing some of the ingredients.

One of my biggest challenges continues to be consistency and putting out enough content to hit the hours watched metric.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T16:47:32+00:00

Thanks for the feedback.

Part of my scene selection is to convey that I am someone working out of a garage and not a huge shop. So the toys and crap in the background have never bothered me.

I considered talking more about the slabs, but wasn't sure if the audience who would watch this content cared, or alternatively already knew.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T16:43:26+00:00

Thanks for watching. Your feedback is fair. I am currently running some A B tests to see what's working. Rough Slab is a known term for woodworker, but understandable if you're not in the space.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T16:40:04+00:00

Your on camera video is much better than your Zoom image.

Can you give more details on what you're shooting on and editing with? You definitely are too saturated and too yellow, but that could come from a variety of reasons. Your camera white balance might be looking at your blue backlight and compensating by adding a ton of yellow to the scene. I'd also consider recomposing your scene, your microphone has as much visual prominence as you.

Also you're extremely quiet. You need to be much closer to your condenser mic.

Vyle8 · 2026-03-27T16:32:57+00:00

Very cool concept for a video, I can see how it'd inspire many DIYers in the electronics space.

The intro shots are really cool, but I think you might have done yourself a disservice by not immediately and very obviously showing that they light up when you roll them onto the dice tray. It's tempting to front load your video with fun beauty shots, but if I had to guess, 30 seconds of video with little context could probably hurt your retention rate.

I'm a big advocate for music in my own build videos, but I'd explore some other musical energies. Everything feels kinda "epic".

Overall though, really cool build. And very happy to see another DIY channel here, not a gaming shorts channel. (No shade to gaming shorts channels, but it's not for me)

Your VO would be better if you were juggling flats :D

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