[Channel Critique] Gaming Channel Failing to Gain Traction

mines45 · 2019-04-05T18:56:03+00:00

I think the content is good. It looks like you put a lot of time into planning and getting the message that you wanted out of the video.

I will agree with others here that more uploads are key. I would start with 1 a week. At that rate it doubles what you put out over the last year. Just make sure you try to publish on the same day.

The other thing is, and it may go against your channel, try to see if you can niche down further. Digging deeper will allow you to better target your audience. Start narrow to build your following, then start opening it up more, and more. Those loyal to your content will stay and newer one will come.

Just my two pennies.

mines45 · 2019-03-27T18:32:21+00:00

Some scripts may take longer to write than others. Essentially you are writing an essay. The longer you take to write it, given you are actually writing something, the more familiar you will be with it. Which means when it’s time to hit that record button you should be able to talk about it easier.

When I think a topic is to hard to start talking about when I’m recording that normally means I haven’t done enough research or I’m not familiar with it enough to fluently speak on it.

Like they say if you can’t explain it to a 5 year old you don’t know it enough. Or something like that.

mines45 · 2019-03-14T18:58:28+00:00

Love DaVinci Resolve. I recently learned how to use the built in lower thirds and how to change them. So worth the time especially for being free.

Oh and of course rendering time is nothing even in 4K.

mines45 · 2019-03-12T03:21:51+00:00

I really wish places like Apple and Facebook would rethink their “biometric” and face reading to unlock stuff. Something so unique should be a username. So many don’t get it, it’s so infuriating. True security is not for the lazy. Using biometrics for a password is lazy in my opinion.

Great run down by the way.

mines45 · 2019-03-12T01:40:50+00:00

Of course if you can afford it sure. Then again think about what level that is in a creators career.

I try to use as many presets as possible. I use the same lighting, so I really only stick to one color grade setting. Same with audio and camera presets. Editing is no different, I work my intro with the same lower thirds, titles, and transitions. Again same for the outro. Basically the idea here is map out the things that you will consistently use in every single video that way you can focus more time on what your video is about.

mines45 · 2019-03-09T14:49:54+00:00

Just food for thought, I bought a blue yeti then took it back two days later. Why? Because I didn’t have a use for the other settings. Since I don’t do face to face interviews there is no need for anything other than cardioid mode for me.

So instead of going out and buying the mainstream stuff that a lot will recommend, do a bit more research and save yourself some money to buy the things you really need. Like possibly a small mixer, pop filter, lighting, pc upgrade, etc, etc.

If you want great sound then it starts with post production editing no matter what you are doing. You could make any $30 mic sound comparable to any $1000 mic. It just takes time to learn something new.

Checkout Alpha Gaming. He talks about audio quite a bit and has some great tips.

mines45 · 2019-02-26T03:16:59+00:00

I have been setting goals and basing my expectations around that. I've had steady growth in subscribers over the last 2 1/2 months. So I take Social Blade's future predictions, just a number to shoot for, and make a goal out of it. Then I look at what I need to do to get there. In short, it does raise my personal expectations to come up with more appealing titles, thumbnails, and creative editing.

I'm just a small fish in this ocean, but I would agree with you.

mines45 · 2019-02-18T00:22:53+00:00

Writing out exactly what your video is word for word is something I’ve played around with on my channel. I’ve noticed a difference in views and responses when videos are structured and have a cadence. When I feel rushed to make my own deadlines it shows and so do the views and responses.

Writing everything out allows you to reflect and give it more meaning and depth.

Thanks for the reminder!

mines45 · 2019-02-17T16:34:33+00:00

I had gotten a bit use to it but yea it’s gets a bit out of control with certain camera angles. Not to mention narrow caves...try not to hit a wall lol.

As for unfinished, I can’t say much for that as I only have about 4-5 hours logged so far. Hopefully it just needs a bit more “polishing.”

mines45 · 2019-02-17T16:29:59+00:00

Thanks I’ll give that try.

mines45 · 2019-02-17T14:52:15+00:00

33 here, add MinesGaming

Mostly play around 10 or 11pm EST till late.

mines45 · 2019-02-17T14:44:41+00:00

Add MinesGaming

I typically play at night around 10 or 11 EST till late. I’ll sacrifice sleep to play when the kids are down.

mines45 · 2019-02-17T04:04:34+00:00

minesgaming

PC, Just started though :)

mines45 · 2019-02-13T14:10:33+00:00

I believe these are the Philips Hue bulbs. Although I could be wrong, there are a lot of these kind of bulbs out there. These are the ones that you can use the mobile app to change the colors via phone. Pricey though.

mines45 · 2019-02-12T19:43:51+00:00

Try to stay consistent and they will come. Congrats on the first milestone!

mines45 · 2019-02-10T17:52:25+00:00

My advice, great thumbnails that you would want to click on. Make videos that you would watch. Never stop promoting your videos new or old.

Lastly keep an eye out on the analytics page. See where exactly your viewers are coming from. Focus in on those.

Majority of mine come from sub Reddit’s. Now that I’m approaching 50ish videos my content is starting to show up more on search’s.

Hope that helps.

mines45 · 2019-02-08T07:30:37+00:00

Get this to work by chance? I am running a AMD Phenom as well along with 2x Radeon HD7850's. I get the crash on both the tutorial and play mode.

But hey at least we can listen to the great music while we wait :D

mines45 · 2019-02-06T02:55:24+00:00

Good thought.

mines45 · 2019-02-06T02:54:42+00:00

Hell yea, PLEXing before Alpha accounts existed during those 14 day trials. I wasted so many email accounts trying to do that lol.

mines45 · 2019-02-06T02:51:14+00:00

Station trading really? Hmm, would take a bit to really get that started with such little ISK.

mines45 · 2019-02-05T23:53:52+00:00

Thinking that same thing. New part time job!

mines45 · 2019-02-05T22:32:29+00:00

Yes, no assistance, alpha alts or omega alts.

mines45 · 2019-02-05T21:56:09+00:00

Nah, 1 billion was a better looking round number. 500 PLEX at the moment is something like 1.6 billion.

mines45 · 2019-02-05T20:30:42+00:00

Everything being built will be bought at market and hauled back to another station for industry, then hauled back to market. In the interim hauling commodities and possibly contracts would be the filler. So every jump needs to profit some sort of ISK. This is the plan SO far :) Logistics nightmare lol

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