Don't ever think of not charging for your services. It's far from a good advice. If you ever consider working for free go knock on the biggest studio near you and then, maybe, offer something that they can't resist, like an internship, otherwise you're helping set the expectations on art to be free which is already a thing. So charge for your work, always!!!
I suggest working for free because it opened up more opportunities for me. Many RUclipsrs are more willing to collaborate when you offer your services for free. This approach can be especially helpful for building a portfolio, which can be challenging to do otherwise.
@@Art_Ibby Not trying to nitpick i hope you know. I used to work at a RUclips editing company for context. The thumbnail format is very bland, and uninteresting. It also doesn't catch anyones eyes either. If you know Smeaf, he was one of my thumbnail clients. You can even ask him if he remembers "Dean from Dava" and he should confirm. (Dean is my middle name) Anyway, I would say scrap the entire format completely. A good rule of thumb is to have no more than two or three words on the thumbnail. Another thing is it needs a distinct object or subject in the image. Having a format isnt bad but I recommend experimenting a lot until you get the hang of the Title/Thumbnail Algorithm. Title is important too. The title, thumbnail and the first 10 or fifteen seconds of the video should be a whole combo to "hook" viewers in for longer so you get that longer AVD, or average view duration. A very simple and effective style is to cut the first 10 seconds down straight to the point with absolutely zero fluff, and I mean ZERO. For example in this video your first sentence was "In this video I'm going to show you the best way to outreach for all 3D artists." Not bad necessarily but I would cut it down to *engaging opening music* and immediately *blender logo* *money symbols* *ch-ching sound* *maybe a meme if thats your style.* This is when you show your face on camera and give them a reason not to click off. Do this right and even people who have no idea what blender is will be able to watch your video. It wont be comfortable but it helps A WHOLE TON if you show your happy face no matter who you are or what you look like. Trust me I've worked with a ton of people. I would recommend putting your face on the thumbnail with some kind of expression to hook people. Also, it will boost your confidence, which is key if you want to be successful on RUclips. This is something i copy pasted from a chat with someone else: The biggest issue with the thumbnail is that if you take away the title, I would have absolutely no idea what the video is even about, and because you are a pretty small creator, i would also have no idea who it is made by. If that's the case, the video wont be clicked on. This will make your CTR go down, making RUclips stop recommending your video to people, meaning less people watch your video. This is why faces are important, people will remember your face even if they've only seen a thumbnail of yours. If the whole video is just a bunch of footage, or stock footage, its very forgettable. This is why AI videos will never be good. To be brutal, - include face, - thumbnail should show exactly what the topic of the video is, even if they dont read the title - no more than 3 or 4 words in the thumbnail (as a general rule) - an emphasized subject in the photo. - good color usage - is the topic of the video even good? Before you even start making the video, make the thumbnail, title and have in your brain exactly what the first 10-20 seconds will be. Hope that helps and you grow!
@@hiramrichmond3341 Sorry i responded to this late haha Wow love it very detailed indeed! You have lots of experience nice! Wondering whats your price might hire in the future who knows!
Never offer your work for free. Never. You'll save yourself from SO MANY bad experiences that usually want "free work" or "free samples" etc. Avoid them at all costs. It'll help you be professional from the start. Respect yourself, respect your time and people will respect you as a pro.
What shall i do to help yall in 3d? Create a course? do mentorship? let me know!
If I'm beginning, what skill do you recommend, 3d or video editing?
Maybe a video dedicated to Insta, I've been posting quite regularly the past few months, but I cannot get more then 20 likes on my reels
Not to sound rude, but can you show us the proof of how much you earned through these techniques? It would make for a great video as well
@@parikshitbelsare6914 yes I’m working on a new video next showing my past clients!
Don't ever think of not charging for your services. It's far from a good advice. If you ever consider working for free go knock on the biggest studio near you and then, maybe, offer something that they can't resist, like an internship, otherwise you're helping set the expectations on art to be free which is already a thing. So charge for your work, always!!!
Why would an internship be irresistible? I haven't been seeing many internship offers in my department, and usually it's only for very very few people
I suggest working for free because it opened up more opportunities for me. Many RUclipsrs are more willing to collaborate when you offer your services for free. This approach can be especially helpful for building a portfolio, which can be challenging to do otherwise.
@@Art_Ibby nobody is a RUclipsr
Thank you for respecting my time and actually helping out with useful knowledge. Big thumbs up
No problem glad I can help, if I released a program would you join? Just wondering
Dude is so unaware of stuff
Like seriously
Great video
You forgot mentioning Sora
whats sora sorry?
Iman Gadzhi ediit!!
Thanks bro
I pretty much suck at 3d, idk why im looking this xD.
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good vid weres the script
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Good video, too bad the thumbnail isnt so great
Thanks what do you suggest for improving my thumbnail?
@@Art_Ibby Not trying to nitpick i hope you know. I used to work at a RUclips editing company for context.
The thumbnail format is very bland, and uninteresting. It also doesn't catch anyones eyes either. If you know Smeaf, he was one of my thumbnail clients. You can even ask him if he remembers "Dean from Dava" and he should confirm. (Dean is my middle name)
Anyway, I would say scrap the entire format completely. A good rule of thumb is to have no more than two or three words on the thumbnail. Another thing is it needs a distinct object or subject in the image. Having a format isnt bad but I recommend experimenting a lot until you get the hang of the Title/Thumbnail Algorithm. Title is important too. The title, thumbnail and the first 10 or fifteen seconds of the video should be a whole combo to "hook" viewers in for longer so you get that longer AVD, or average view duration. A very simple and effective style is to cut the first 10 seconds down straight to the point with absolutely zero fluff, and I mean ZERO.
For example in this video your first sentence was "In this video I'm going to show you the best way to outreach for all 3D artists." Not bad necessarily but I would cut it down to *engaging opening music* and immediately *blender logo* *money symbols* *ch-ching sound* *maybe a meme if thats your style.* This is when you show your face on camera and give them a reason not to click off. Do this right and even people who have no idea what blender is will be able to watch your video.
It wont be comfortable but it helps A WHOLE TON if you show your happy face no matter who you are or what you look like. Trust me I've worked with a ton of people. I would recommend putting your face on the thumbnail with some kind of expression to hook people. Also, it will boost your confidence, which is key if you want to be successful on RUclips.
This is something i copy pasted from a chat with someone else:
The biggest issue with the thumbnail is that if you take away the title, I would have absolutely no idea what the video is even about, and because you are a pretty small creator, i would also have no idea who it is made by. If that's the case, the video wont be clicked on. This will make your CTR go down, making RUclips stop recommending your video to people, meaning less people watch your video.
This is why faces are important, people will remember your face even if they've only seen a thumbnail of yours. If the whole video is just a bunch of footage, or stock footage, its very forgettable. This is why AI videos will never be good.
To be brutal,
- include face,
- thumbnail should show exactly what the topic of the video is, even if they dont read the title
- no more than 3 or 4 words in the thumbnail (as a general rule)
- an emphasized subject in the photo.
- good color usage
- is the topic of the video even good? Before you even start making the video, make the thumbnail, title and have in your brain exactly what the first 10-20 seconds will be.
Hope that helps and you grow!
my thumbnail client a while ago: www.youtube.com/@Smeaf
@@hiramrichmond3341 Sorry i responded to this late haha
Wow love it very detailed indeed!
You have lots of experience nice!
Wondering whats your price might hire in the future who knows!
Never offer your work for free. Never. You'll save yourself from SO MANY bad experiences that usually want "free work" or "free samples" etc.
Avoid them at all costs. It'll help you be professional from the start. Respect yourself, respect your time and people will respect you as a pro.