Diy Video Guy: Make Better Web Videos By Yourself

#070 - In this conversation I chat with 5 other YouTubers and Filmmakers about what it takes to be a full-time YouTuber or Filmmaker, gear recommendations for starting out, what really matters feature wise in a camera, what stats and numbers you should track (and what you should ignore), and how to actually make money on YouTube.If you'd like to jump around the conversation, use the timestamps below.0:45 — Weird Things That Happen While Filming2:11 — Lightweight & Cheaper vs. Heavy & Expensive Gear12:42 — Camera Companies Purposely Limiting Features19:52 — The Urge to Always Upgrade Gear24:02 — "Reviewing" Gear on YouTube28:13 — The Long-Game of Making Money31:53 — Being Negative & Honest in Reviews34:21 — Current YouTube Trends & Competition38:22 — Does Subscriber Count Matter?41:30 — Focusing on Money instead of Vanity Metrics44:41 — Planning Successful Videos48:37 — Variability in View Counts51:30 — Why Did You Start?54:17 — Tips for Filmmakers Wanting to Go Full-TimeSubscribe to their YouT