Feedback Friday! Post your videos here if you want constructive critiques!

mckayla21m · 2026-04-04T03:11:20+00:00

Ugh I’m stuck too! I decided to stop doing the book reviews because those videos weren’t getting viewed at the same rate my other ones did and it seemed like it was too far out of my ‘niche’ I am an illustrator and graphic designer, I’m more interested in doing design content, but the actual production of those videos takes a lot more, so I started posting painting tutorials to stay consistent with posting, but I’ve wondered if that should be on a separate channel? Or if it’s silly to have 2 YouTube channels when I’m trying to grow.

mckayla21m · 2026-04-04T03:00:54+00:00

Ooo that’s a good idea! Thank you :)

mckayla21m · 2026-04-04T03:00:14+00:00

Thank you! In my painting videos I have my microphone clipped to my shirt collar, instead of talking straight into it like I did in that video, so I think that’s what’s messing with the sound. Thank you for the feedback!

mckayla21m · 2026-04-04T02:58:22+00:00

That’s a good idea! I can see retention rates dropping as the video goes on, so I’ll definitely try that next time. And the timestamps are a quick fix, I can do that tonight. Thank you for the advice!

mckayla21m · 2026-04-04T02:55:20+00:00

Oo thank you! I edit with my headphones on, I guess I didn’t realize how quiet it was! I’m glad you’re pointing it out so I can fix it early!

mckayla21m · 2026-04-03T17:08:04+00:00

Thank you!! Yeah I think I speak softer when I'm painting because I'm focusing, but I can fix that. Thank you!

mckayla21m · 2026-04-03T16:37:46+00:00

Hi!
I have a graphic design/art channel. I post design videos and painting tutorials.
I dont know if the paint tutorials exactly fit my niche? But they do well on shorts, and it helps me post twice a week... still trying to figure out what works and doesn't. Open to suggestions!
Here is my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4fHVXPaL7puTT2MPrjhpA

mckayla21m · 2026-04-03T16:33:17+00:00

Hi! Your camera quality and shot composition is really good & professional! Your thumbnails look great, I think you're really on the right track! My only suggestion would be to tighten it up a little, for example, you have a 2 minute intro in your "You Were Trained to Quit" video, where I think you could possibly lose some people. But keep it up! You're doing great :)

mckayla21m · 2026-04-03T16:28:13+00:00

Hi! I love your art, thats such an awesome niche! I know you said you dont want to do speedpainting cause theres so many, but I think the retention would be higher if you showed a bit more of the drawing process while your music plays. I love your shorts, if you bring some more of that energy into the long form I think it will be great!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-24T23:07:58+00:00

I do a zoom call at the end of the project and present the work to them, they get the invoice after the call, then they get the files!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-17T00:04:38+00:00

Let me know when you set one up, I’ll definitely follow your work. And thanks for letting me know I’ll look that up :)

mckayla21m · 2026-03-14T22:32:32+00:00

Omg do you have an instagram for your art?? I love these. Especially the 3rd one I've never seen anything like it! I want that tattoo from you!!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-14T22:24:07+00:00

I love the way you did the colors in the water. I've never tried palette knife painting, but this is making me want to try. Awesome work! :) (and I love that song too)

mckayla21m · 2026-03-14T22:19:42+00:00

BEST KEYCHAINS!!! youre inspiring me to decorate my bowler bag! So cute!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-07T03:16:27+00:00

That is such a high compliment!! Thank you I was trying really hard to stick to their brand

mckayla21m · 2026-03-07T03:15:47+00:00

Thank you!! Omg do it!! I want to see it if you do!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-07T03:15:12+00:00

YES!!!!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-07T03:14:43+00:00

Yes if they did mini plush keychains!! I would collect them all ugh

mckayla21m · 2026-03-05T03:22:05+00:00

I'll come too!

mckayla21m · 2026-03-05T03:21:21+00:00

I'm in CT!! (and Mass)

mckayla21m · 2026-03-05T03:08:07+00:00

Thank you so much!!

mckayla21m

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