Youtube Creator, Freelance Video Producer, Occasional Actor, Former TV broadcaster

Canada
Joined May 2009
This feels like they're softening the ground for another delay announcement.
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Insane! A video's "Public Views" on YouTube can be almost 300% more than its "Engaged Views" (the ones that actually matter). Check your Advanced Analytics.
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I reacted to ChatCut's own demo of prompt-to-edit video + added where it helps and where it misses. Not all rainbows and unicorns. youtu.be/U9gmdJ-I-no
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How to make vertical split screen videos in iMovie — no plugins. Speaker on top, B-roll on bottom, reuse it in seconds. New tutorial: youtu.be/gx5k1AhB0hs
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Michael Kinney retweeted
OK, this is wild: I’ve confirmed that this video — that used AI to change the race of the creator below then turned it into a Kalshi ad — is real. A Kalshi rep says the ad is old and that they no longer use AI-generated ads. Kalshi is also “reviewing our relationship with” with the agency that made it. Unclear right now what agency was behind this, what methods they used and exactly how many people were AI-manipulated to be another identity so synthetic versions of themselves could become Kalshi promoters without their knowledge and consent, but I’m looking into it.
i guess kalshi saw this and thought they should steal my video, turn me into a white dude, and run it as an ad
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People slammed me a couple years ago when I complained the RODE video didn’t have 4K capture. And here we are …
You asked for 4K. We heard you. 🎥🔥 RØDECaster Video Firmware 1.4 brings two major upgrades: 4K Capture Mode and expanded RØDECaster Sync. Capture individual camera feeds in 4K, record 4K ISO files for more flexibility in post, and distribute sources via NDI. Plus, connect any RØDECaster Video with a RØDECaster Pro II or Duo for an integrated audio and video production system. More resolution. More control. More ways to create. Firmware 1.4 is available now as a free update. Link in bio.
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Michael Kinney retweeted
did somebody say blogging?
yo can we bring back blogging i love newsletters but sometimes feel like they're overpolished, too focused on making $$, or too AI-generated can ppl start blogging again -- about random stuff, niche hobbies, life, etc. maybe we bring back tumblr while we're at it too
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Your iMovie green screen effect looks unconvincing for one of three reasons — perspective, color, or depth. All three are fixable with tools already built into iMovie. No plugins. I show you how. ▶️ youtu.be/_5_39VChiB4
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Michael Kinney retweeted
Starting 8/24, views will count the moment a video begins to play (w/ no minimum watch time) across all formats (VOD, Shorts, & Live). We’re standardizing views to reflect creators’ true exposure across YouTube, making it easier to show their value to brand partners. This update won't impact creator earnings or YPP eligibility. Details: goo.gle/4gkNM1e
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Fun fact: An “AI-made” label reduced an artwork’s perceived value by 62%. In one experiment, simply labelling an image as AI-generated produced: • A 62% decline in estimated monetary value • A 77% decline in estimated production time The pixels didn’t change. The perceived human effort did. Source: Scientific Reports.
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There is a reason why creatives like Neill Blomkamp are choosing AI. It's because making a movie (or game) with teams is a lot of friction. Hundreds of devs dilute the vision. AI is much closer to author's intent. Before there was no choice. If you wanted to make a big movie or game, you had to take investors who had a say, and you had to herd cats getting the film crew and actors to not just accept your vision, but understand it and believe in it enough to execute. One flaw in the chain and the creative vision goes south, the product will either fail or disappoint the creator. And all along the way is FRICTION. Huge inertia in getting ideas to film (or game). Meetings, notes, countless revisions that chafe and wear on the team. With AI that friction is not just reduced, it's gone. And that is extremely appealing to the truly creative.
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YouTube doesn't care about fair use anymore — for monetization. The standard has shifted from a copyright framework to an editorial one. They decide what's "appealing and interesting" enough to earn. Not the law. Breakdown of what's actually changed: youtu.be/iLHLLfFFvj8
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There's a new tab in YouTube Studio asking you a question most creators aren't ready for. Do you have a show — or a playlist with a nice thumbnail? The difference is going to matter a lot more than it used to. youtube.com/live/PNfj3UWwxcc…
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The question isn't whether AI can explain steps. It can. The question is whether your tutorial channel offers anything beyond the steps — because if not, you're building the exact thing AI replaces first. youtu.be/r7S0J-btgQI
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Most "how to get 1000 subscribers" advice tells you to pick a niche and be consistent. Fine — but incomplete. YouTube already tells you which of your videos are pulling in subscribers. New video shows exactly where to find the info and what to do with it: youtu.be/09axjf117aI
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Your hook is fine. Your ending is fine. It's the middle 60% that's killing your watch time. New video — The Soft Middle. youtu.be/YnVH3E-pXiY
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