The Struggles of Being a Content Creator

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024

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  • @MathWizHQ
    @MathWizHQ 7 лет назад +130

    Maybe this is selfish of me, but I enjoy posts like this. When making content that I have less experience with, I sometimes feel as though I'm alone in facing the problems that I do. "This guy has been doing this for so long, and he's so much better than me." "I could have avoided this problem if I only had the experience or foresight!"
    Posts like these remind me that I am *not* alone. It's true that other creators have more experience than I do, and they have already figured out how to solve the very problems that I face today, but they have their own battles to fight. On top of that, there are plenty of new faces who will come after me and face the same problems that I struggle with now. It's not like this wasn't anything that I didn't already know, but it's all too easy to develop tunnel vision when I get too focused on my own work.
    Your posts on Twitter were already of interest to me, but I'm glad that you expanded upon them in this video! :)

    • @masomamakes2004
      @masomamakes2004 7 лет назад +3

      I think part of the reason's often stop their own progress is not so much that we all get insecure and doubt ourselves but more that we think that we're alone in this. Ik that when I feel like I'm not enough in someone I often forget that every artist and just humans in general feels that way at some point as well. Videos like this one help us as human and creatives realize that we are not alone.

    • @yaibadf6267
      @yaibadf6267 5 лет назад

      Are you actually good at math?

  • @madrazz8888
    @madrazz8888 7 лет назад +27

    And as they also say: "When seeing a successful person, you always ever see the thing that made them successful and never all the mistakes and failures that came before."

  • @omaisho
    @omaisho 5 лет назад +18

    I've been working on this webcomic of mine for about two years now. And so far, I only have one episode out. It's frustrating to have so little done when I put so much time and effort into the project. And it also doesn't help that some of my friends heavily criticize my art constantly, or write off a lot of my ideas as mere jokes. Thank you for reminding me that art isn't just pushing out a product, and that all content creators go through what I'm going through, in one form or the other. I hope there's light at the end of the tunnel for all of us. You've earned a sub from me. :)

  • @FlashyWhistle
    @FlashyWhistle 7 лет назад +71

    I understand your struggle as a serious focused content creator in an more entertainment focused platform. However, I believe that one should not need to compromise on that. Sure, if you were to start making videos that appealed to a wider audience you would gain a following much quicker, though this would not create a pleasant outcome. You would get fed up with making videos because thats not the kind of video you want to make. So you would try to branch out and make stuff you enjoy, but then, no one would watch it. This is because the fast growing following you created did not sign up for the videos you wanted to make, they signed up for the ones you made to appealed to them originally. I believe as a content creator you should stick to your guns and make things you want to make. Sure, the growth might be slow, but each and every one of those subscribers are interested in your content. That is much more important to me than creating some viral video. Also, I understand getting frustrating about uploading to the "graveyard" where no one watches your videos. However, its important to not forget that we are content creators because we love it. It is suppose to be fun. As long as you making these videos because you enjoy them you will always succeed. Maybe not subscriber wise, but enjoyment wise. Anyways, sorry if this came off like the rambling of a madman, this video just really spoke to me. Great job man keep up the good work!

    • @MathWizHQ
      @MathWizHQ 7 лет назад +4

      I find this comment to be particularly fascinating because I was in that position for several years before I started making anime videos. I've been making wrestling videos since 2012, but after 4 years, I only just passed 11,000 subs. I've seen many channels in that community surpass me in as little as a quarter of that time, and that's because they make a type of content that more people can easily consume and appreciate. There was a point where I considered making a few videos like that just to bring in more subscribers, but if I did that, I'd probably get comments asking me to make more of that type of content. If I liked making it, that wouldn't be a problem, but those "viral" videos don't interest me. If I'm not even interested in watching those popular videos, I sure as hell wouldn't enjoy making them myself, and if I wouldn't be having fun, I feel I would have no reason for being on the platform.

    • @FlashyWhistle
      @FlashyWhistle 7 лет назад +4

      Exactly, its all about enjoying yourself. I believe that if you make videos you want to make you will build a much stronger community doing so. I had sort of the same struggle you did. Early on I had a few of my Steven Universe videos blow up and I was ecstatic. However, as time went on I just didn't want to talk about Steven Universe anymore, I no longer cared for the show. I tried writing a few scripts that I knew people wanted but I just couldn't be bothered to work on them. So I just sort of ditched Steven Universe. Sure, my channel growth has slowed since then but I'm slowly rebuilding a community I'd actually want to be a part of.

  • @ManimeMatt
    @ManimeMatt 7 лет назад +34

    Damn man good video. Hits home.

  • @JosePalomino10
    @JosePalomino10 7 лет назад +25

    And just like that you just became my favorite RUclips channel.

  • @vampiiko350
    @vampiiko350 6 лет назад +15

    I needed this video man, I’ve been struggling a lot with the position I’m in, and you just helped me out in more ways than you can think

  • @maxtheawesome4255
    @maxtheawesome4255 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this video. I was just about to give up, but I'm willing to try again.

  • @Midakun
    @Midakun 6 лет назад +8

    It hurts my existence to see that this video only has 6k views. I need a drink.
    Your stuff is seriously awesome. Keep it up!

  • @SwitchbackCh
    @SwitchbackCh 7 лет назад +12

    Thank you. This is such a relevant video to me right now. Me and a friend (also a 2-man team, heh) have been trying to make a proper manga for years. All of the failure and my own doubts and fears for my future and direction have bogged me down like never before. I doubt whether it's really worth telling the stories I want to tell. I tell myself that they're just stories in my head. I'll live if I don't tell it. Others have done things that are more inspirational, more useful and more meaningful than what I think I can do. It just brings me down.
    Watching your video, and indeed finding your channel, gives me that little bit of assurance. Maybe I don't have anything worth saying. Maybe I can move on and live my life not having to tell these stories. Maybe I don't really want it as much as I think. I really don't know.
    I really don't. But for some reason, part of me keeps drawing, keeps trying to perfect my stories. Part of me is still stubborn and won't give up, even if it's a meager amount of work that is so tiny in comparison to what I want to make that it seems worthless. Maybe I have nothing better to do. Maybe. All I know is that part of me still exists. Part of me still wants to hope and believe. To dream that one day, it was all actually worth it.
    As long as that part still exists, I suppose I have no choice but to entertain it. It's a small flickering flame that refuses to die, given all the things that seem realistic, given the responsibilities I'm faced with. I feel... too weak to even sustain it myself, yet it's still there, flickering.
    I don't know how to conclude this post, so I'll leave it here. I can't be honest with myself leaving it with a truly hopeful note, but thank you for this video. Your content is great and I hope for all the best for you and the people you care for.

  • @Kyotosomo
    @Kyotosomo 6 лет назад +13

    I feel like you have to go for a mix. Like I do comic dubs and I'd never dub comics for a series whose comics I don't enjoy. But at the same time, I'm going to prioritize dubbing comics I think will perform the best rather than what I personally enjoyed most.

  • @eljilalimohamed4466
    @eljilalimohamed4466 4 года назад +1

    This was the video i needed , after i lost in The Silent Manga Audition I felt demotivated because I tought I could never be a manga artist . There were only 40 winners of the 390 people that participated , that's less than 20 % chance to win . At least I got an e-mail from the Silent Manga Audition Team motivating me , but my ideas were lost . This video inspired me to try again and learn from my faults . I will come back when I hit the top spot of the Silent Manga Audition ! Thank you very much for this content

    • @karp652
      @karp652 3 года назад +1

      I’ve had the same thought, I haven’t published anything yet but I find myself being to scared to even start, your comment has motivated me

  • @journeybeyondthesea
    @journeybeyondthesea 5 лет назад +1

    This video should have a million views, I can’t believe it’s only 16k. It hits really close to home for me ❤️

  • @justkallmekai
    @justkallmekai 7 лет назад +9

    Nice video, what you're saying is definitely true. It kills me whenever I see a channel get huge so quickly when there are other channels that have been around forever and are still in the same place...

  • @TheGunz0001
    @TheGunz0001 7 лет назад +1

    I shed a tear watching this (lol). "Nobody cared how much effort we put into something" "I wish I created the Death Note manga" as well as the fact that : "In the creative industry, we can fail a thousand time and never succeed, and yet we are expected to keep trying."

  • @BLAZINGKNIGHT50
    @BLAZINGKNIGHT50 7 лет назад +8

    This video was beautiful dude, there's so much you said that I sympathize and resonate, and it's wonderful to be remind that there are many others who face the same issues.

  • @bigdeweyj
    @bigdeweyj 7 лет назад +2

    This vid in some ways hit home for me and caused me to sub to this channel.

  • @TotallyRadicalShow
    @TotallyRadicalShow 7 лет назад +11

    Amazing video, it's always scary putting your work out there and just having to hope for success. Blue Blazes also touches on these themes (as explored in a video by Digibro) and it shows that there can be some form of smaller success.

  • @Jetmonkie
    @Jetmonkie Год назад

    Even though I already watched this vid countless times back when it released it is still a good video that holds up that I'll recommend any new content creator that's struggling when they're starting out

  • @showanalyst7988
    @showanalyst7988 7 лет назад +3

    Wow. I really liked this video. I think you're probably right that a middle ground approach to this issue is probably the best thing in the long run. I think a lot of people get overly committed to either pandering and doing whatever it takes to succeed or refusing to focus on anything at all other than creative fulfillment. I needed this right now. I'm new to this and it's been a rough start 😢. But I'll stick with it, haha. Keep up the great work.

  • @little_crow_heart
    @little_crow_heart 4 года назад

    I'm so glad I found this in my recs because I'm at a low point rn and I really needed to hear this. Thank you very much

  • @theriVClips
    @theriVClips 7 лет назад +2

    Thx this really is the pick me up I needed.

  • @1polyron1
    @1polyron1 5 лет назад

    I magically ended up here by chance, and it's just video I needed to see. Thanks.

  • @gangganguwu6219
    @gangganguwu6219 5 лет назад +1

    I’m not even subbed to you but thanks RUclips recommendations, this is exactly what I needed

  • @HoneycowmStudios
    @HoneycowmStudios 5 лет назад +1

    I agree with everything what you said in this video I to deal with the same struggles as a creator. Thank you for making this video it really inspired me to try harder on what I'm doing.🙂

  • @NolansMovieTalk
    @NolansMovieTalk 5 лет назад +2

    This was truly inspiring thank you

  • @kennethsatria6607
    @kennethsatria6607 7 лет назад +2

    Thanks I needed this...

  • @johnprint5410
    @johnprint5410 6 лет назад +1

    as an amateur manga artist(extremely amateur) thanks for the vid i'm addressing this problem with myself right now and deciding if i really want to keep going down the path of being a visual storyteller....

  • @zeadsi
    @zeadsi 7 лет назад +3

    So I've been subbed to this channel unknowingly. Might have been a suggestion given to me awhile ago. So now that I'm sitting down watching one of the videos by happenstance, I'm really impressed. This is really great content, filling a spot for anitubers that was previously occupied by AnimeAddicts and Bakashift for me; two channels that have since disappeared due to the creators themselves pulling their content. Anyways, I'm typing all of this to state that this is precisely the kind of scripted, yet informal audiovisual content I've been searching for. Keep them coming, I'll start viewing your catalog until the next release.

  • @HoldenReviews
    @HoldenReviews 7 лет назад +1

    I know where you both are coming from. I still look at the game as having on 2 kinds of players: Those who play it, and those who change it. I have never been one to play the game as I feel it never gave me what I wanted, which was the respect of my peers, so for me success has never been a goal (nor do I think I am successful as is evident by the dead channel I run). For someone who has now done this for 7 years now, I would say that RUclips is all about what you what out of it. I get what I want out of it by getting to become a better editor and pushing what myself to make something truly "unique" and along the way occasionally getting people who think what I do is worthy of praise. I guess you could say I just wanted to be my own flavor and I think that is something you two do as well, who cares if not everyone likes it, but those who do come back do so because they think it is delicious :)
    Thanks for making this video and making me feel more at ease knowing I am not the only one who thinks such thoughts. I appreciate it.

  • @SgtGhostY
    @SgtGhostY 7 лет назад +1

    Really nice video, you deserve more recognition for sure !

  • @Seen555
    @Seen555 3 года назад

    Great video man, it hits home for me and is a good reminder that I need to keep trying if i want to achieve what i'm trying to achieve. Keep it up!

  • @lordofgraphite
    @lordofgraphite 5 лет назад +1

    I fckn love bakuman. Gonna watch it for the 11th time

  • @WeRNotAlive
    @WeRNotAlive 7 лет назад

    I feel this completely. I'm in the same situation right now, but since the beginning of June, I've been uploading a video a day. Hasn't helped me get huge XD but that's how it goes.

  • @JDNboy12
    @JDNboy12 7 лет назад

    Great video, appreciated the self reflection, and one amazing anime...
    When you were talking about the "rule breakers", one of my favorite moments has to be when Eiji made an entire chapter without any words that just broke everything.

  • @adrithmanvik1853
    @adrithmanvik1853 3 года назад

    This honestly deserves way more views.

  • @dracojinn8623
    @dracojinn8623 7 лет назад +1

    great vid man I can feel that you will go places 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Ryanin2D
    @Ryanin2D 7 лет назад

    Dude, this is video is as real as it gets. Thank you for this!

  • @中村誠二-p3s
    @中村誠二-p3s 3 года назад

    I was writing my manga script and took a break and RUclips just recommended this vid,,what a coincidence

  • @arbetor12
    @arbetor12 5 лет назад +1

    It's a very well done video and as someone who constantly sees artist better than me (who's simply doing a massive art piece where I feel I can't get anything wrong or it won't do justice for who it's for it puts a large amount of stress and emotional weight on me
    I wanna make it into the game art industry but I feel like no matter how hard I try and work
    Creating my own style or practicing it doesn't feel enough
    I don't even have any connections to help break into the industry
    And in an industry where it's a blood bath bigger than the ocean it's frustrating
    It's frustrating and I feel like I'll achieve my dream
    I'm sure everyone else has been in a similar situation as I am in right now or are in the same position
    (I'm not saying what the piece is but it is something important to me)

  • @SnowWolfAlpha
    @SnowWolfAlpha 6 лет назад +1

    I listen to content creators day and night, most of which are talking about things I hadn't considered and even using words/phrases I either have to pause to think about or go look up. I don't consider myself smart either, but I also think we're only dumb if we stop learning altogether. I loved listening to this and I'm happy to be subscribed to you.
    Maybe I'll add my own voice to the mix someday. Or maybe I'll find a different way of doing it. See you there.

  • @storysplinters9458
    @storysplinters9458 5 лет назад

    really needed to see that right now, great video :3

  • @fullfrontal2860
    @fullfrontal2860 7 лет назад

    please keep making more content.
    I helps me draw inspiration for my work.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @isn0t42
    @isn0t42 7 лет назад

    You'll never know what others would like. You only know what you like.

  • @senflyer-
    @senflyer- 7 лет назад

    I found this channel through someone linking your Koe no Katachi video on r/anime, and I can tell from the videos I've watched I'm glad I did. I hope you'll continue to get the growth you want in the future.
    Also I'd say channels like this in itself is a newer trend. When I first started watching youtube the most analysis I saw of anime was a single guy doing some character videos on Ranma. Then a few years back I followed Digibro, and now there's more than a handful anime analysis channels I follow, although some are more serious than others.

  • @jeremybrake6718
    @jeremybrake6718 6 лет назад

    truly amazing video! I'm so glad you made the cowboy bebop video so I could discover your channel!

  • @marcusbayley5126
    @marcusbayley5126 7 лет назад +1

    Your videos are good bro sooner or later lots of people will start noticing.

  • @juanmatos8091
    @juanmatos8091 5 лет назад

    You won me with the Bakuman thumbnail

  • @3washoka
    @3washoka 7 лет назад +3

    you deserve more subscribers !!!

  • @shad0wsta1k67
    @shad0wsta1k67 6 лет назад

    I needed this.

  • @cloudy7971
    @cloudy7971 4 года назад

    i liked this video, i found it helpful with a lot of stuff for me to think about

  • @prathedragon9847
    @prathedragon9847 6 лет назад

    This video resonates a lot....amazing

  • @PutineluAlin
    @PutineluAlin 3 года назад +1

    Witch started first, the need to make your content a sustainable business or that you wanted to make the content in the first place.
    I think it's the latter and you should honor that and not taint your first vision.
    You made music, art, stories because YOU wanted to DO IT.

  • @JadendayZero
    @JadendayZero 5 лет назад +2

    this hits home on so many levels.....oof ;A;

  • @marlonblx
    @marlonblx 7 лет назад

    cool video. I can feel your emotions throught it.

  • @crazyBloodmonkey
    @crazyBloodmonkey 5 лет назад +2

    yeah it's hard being a content creator. my situation is pretty messed i've up been uploading for 10 years and still haven't made it to 1k in the early years my upload was terrible though but yeah i recently graduated college and now everyone is pressuring me to get a regular job but that would mean i would have quit youtube since my family is shit so all the videos would have terrible background noise because they don't care so i have to be alone at my house to make videos. so yeah it's pretty messed up because i really feel like if stop uploading because i got a regular job then i would really be blowing my chance of making it big here because of how this system works. i don't know i really feel like i should have made it by now but i haven't lol i mean i've been struggling how much more struggling do i have to do.

  • @GokudoBarzinho
    @GokudoBarzinho 7 лет назад

    man, you are the best anime youtuber.

  • @zuniversemangacompany6516
    @zuniversemangacompany6516 6 лет назад

    this manga/anime always my favorite #2 anime and number 1 manga because as a mangaka myself i been drawing this style or the manga style for over 20 years (give or take ) and my still dream goal is to show my story to the world rather it becomes the next big hit or not as long as i have atleast 1 fan i feel in my heart that someone think my work is good and that what makes me happy after 30 years of my life to keep driving to draw more and this anime/manga is that light that helps remind of of my dreams i love this manga and all mangaka should too

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 7 лет назад +1

    Nice content!

  • @reisspower6241
    @reisspower6241 7 лет назад

    the bakuchi part was confirmed in volume 2 at the start in the notes where obata said that it meant bakuhatsu (explosion) bakuchi and Baku (an animal which supposedly eats dreams)

  • @Jurietto1237
    @Jurietto1237 5 лет назад

    Thank you

  • @iankuzma
    @iankuzma 7 лет назад

    not much goes on my favorites these days
    today you did

  • @rayaneslilimani478
    @rayaneslilimani478 5 лет назад

    keep up the good work

  • @EvyDevy
    @EvyDevy 5 лет назад

    You earned a sub.

  • @Callmeromain2016
    @Callmeromain2016 6 лет назад

    Interesting video as usual 💯😃

  • @danielsjohnson
    @danielsjohnson 5 лет назад +1

    I didn't know Bakuman had a live action movie o_O

  • @masomamakes2004
    @masomamakes2004 7 лет назад

    FUCK yes. I'm actually pretty much in the same boat as you guys. I'm an illustrator who's working everyday to make it. I have big ass ambition and i'm working to back up that big talk. We should link up you guys seem like the kind of people i'd get along with. and maybe we can help each other become better at our respective crafts.

  • @reviewsbyandre8660
    @reviewsbyandre8660 7 лет назад

    Pretty much sums it up!

  • @lukasbrazionis4055
    @lukasbrazionis4055 5 лет назад

    The best video of anitube

  • @artzyyl
    @artzyyl 5 лет назад

    I HAVE THE MANGA OF THIS ITS GREAT!!!

  • @djefardeur7958
    @djefardeur7958 5 лет назад

    good content!

  • @za.gaming343
    @za.gaming343 5 лет назад

    this show is pretty similar to my life.

  • @HxH2011DRA
    @HxH2011DRA 7 лет назад

    Plus Ultra my dude

  • @TheAngelLewis
    @TheAngelLewis 5 лет назад

    Kato??

  • @drifter402
    @drifter402 6 лет назад

    Damn dude

  • @kiwitreasurefinds6827
    @kiwitreasurefinds6827 5 лет назад

    ✍🏻✍🏻✍🏻👍👍❤️❤️😘😘😁😁

  • @lordofgraphite
    @lordofgraphite 5 лет назад

    SUB FUCKING SCRIBED

  • @Lasherluke
    @Lasherluke 4 года назад

    in my opinion, Bakuman is better then death note

  • @ronana.madden5712
    @ronana.madden5712 5 лет назад

    Fail More

  • @SgtGhostY
    @SgtGhostY 7 лет назад +1

    Really nice video, you deserve more recognition for sure !