Will, you embody everything that attracts me to fine woodworking. Truly. You sharing this valuable information for the sake of the community is exactly what this world needs more of. Thank you
Photographer here (Hobbyist woodworker) but what you said about taking on jobs you don't like and starting to dislike what you do SERIOUSLY resonated with me. I just took on a part time job so I can reevaluate the kind of work I'm putting out and this really reaffirmed that I'm making the right choice long term!
Ive been a hobbyist for 25+ years and now going pro. Your channel has become a touchstone for me even though I build wood models primarily. Thank you and I'll be here for the next post!!
I really agree with your ending point. I feel as though people who see helping others succeed as a direct threat to themselves are not the type of people to surround yourself with.
Very well said Will!! Customer dont always buy an idea, they want proof. And what better way to show it than to have AWESOME photos to make them think, "Wow, you can make that"
That’s right!! I feel pretty strongly that the people getting the most idolized aren’t the best woodworkers.. they are the ones who take the best photos.
Nailed it on the sharing of information and helping others out. Total WIN - WIN situation there! Love what you're doing, I love to see what you're doing with the content. It's absolutely enjoyable to watch. Keep it up!
@@WilliamDouglasCo I am simply a hobbiest, and do mostly turning, but I think the first video I saw of yours was "what people say to woodworkers" and was hooked from there. I know it's certainly a grind for you right now, clearly you're not adverse to risk or challenge as you have taken on en devours in two fields, in which both it's hard to carve out a living (woodworking and media content) Kids & family, new shop, trying to keep employees, having to pivot with COVID and moving... I respect the hustle you have going on and I honestly think you're going to do GREAT things, from some of the things you have said in your videos about wordworking they also apply to life, like don't try and do everything, just do your thing well and the customers will come to you... Just know I really enjoy your content. I don't watch tv or netflix... I'm happy with once a week or so watching one or two great videos on youtube then getting into the shop (So long as it's not -35C) and making something of my own. (albeit I will do my best not to make an epoxy river table 😂) Keep it up... I appreciate all you and your team does! Shylo
@@stevenshylo4419 thank you so much for such a meaningful comment! That really is so good for us to hear that our work is appreciated. It really does feel like we have to overcome a ton of adversity and seems to be never ending but comments like this keep us going 💪🏻 thank you again. Really means a lot
I needed to see this right now. I'm just in process of starting my new woodworking business and I have much to learn still. As woodworkers we never stop learning which is one of the beautiful things about this craft. I love what you said about being true to yourself. I really appreciate you sharing all this. My new business is actually all for charity. I make my living other ways and I'm lucky to be able to have the free time to do woodworking full time. Every cent of profit made will be donated to various charities to help save lives and make lives better. At the same time I get to enjoy doing what I love doing. Hopefully a lot of good come from this. I'll be watching more of your videos to learn as much as possible. By the way I want to say you do beautiful work brother. I hope to get to your level someday. Cheers!
Thank you so much. I love hearing comments like this. Helps us validate that our media is actually helping people. Thank you so much for watching and good luck!
Hey William. Thanks for being open about your journey. I’m working full time and build furniture with spare time (when I can find it). Sometimes I feel really inadequate and intimidated by advanced woodwork. Your work is so clean and beautiful. I’m striving for your level of pride and precision. I’ll just keep pouring more and more of my heart into this and see where it takes me. Thanks again.
Bro, your one of my new favorite channels. I just started making things from any knowledge I can get off RUclips and will be starting with a full time job, just like you did. Got my first job after an Instagram post where I showed a bookcase I built
Thank you for sharing the insight hoss. Serious discussion regarding the business end of woodworking is a bit thin on the ground so having a successful, and articulate southern gentleman (looking like Wyatt Earp the early years worth that stache!) is much appreciated!!
Very informative and motivation video! Those furniture pics were DOPE! Keep doing what your doing, wishing you the best in you business endeavors bro!👍🏾
Love the interview style/one on one with the camera brother! I try and comment every time I watch one of your videos because every time, when the video ends, it leaves me feeling good about woodworking, the craft, and the world we live in as a whole. I wish more people had a mindset like yours. It’s contagious in the best way possible! You keep preaching and I’ll make sure I’m at church every Sunday! I’ve even got a makers mark goin right now just for you ;) Excellent job again, keep it up Will!
@@WilliamDouglasCo It’s not just a comment man. I believe we need more people that value the way things were done 100+ years ago. I wish I could be involved with you guys somehow.. maybe someday. Anyways, you keep knocking it out of the park and I’ll keep commenting. Until the next one....🍻
All excellent points especially sharing techniques with others. Unfortunately, not too many recognize a quality piece of furniture when they see it. We have become too much of a throw away society where people focus solely on price and not the longevity of the item.
I appreciate and admire your work. I've been woodworking on the side for 2 years and although it feels at times like I'm running neck deep in water I know hard work pays off. Thank you for sharing.
Hard work really does pay off. Also.. lasting long has its rewards. People often come in strong but burn out in a few years. If you don’t die, you will be rewarded
Tip 3 that one gets me everytime. Jack of all trades a master of none. Every step needs to hit a certain level of skill and sometimes I just want to be a 60%er. Great tips not sure why I haven't but I gotta sub. Keep killing it dude your content is funny and good.
My favorite intro to any woodworking video, maybe any music video. Something about the artistic leather apron shots with the rap music reminds me of the orchestral choir background to some rap songs and I love it.
I can't thank you enough for your help I am in the process of trying to start my own wood working and metal fabrication business. especially the part about sticking to what you want to do, that is a huge help I feel like i have been getting off track with what was I am making just to pay the bills .this is exactly what I need to hear
Truly appreciate you sharing the knowledge man! Maybe for a future video topic could be about how to make a sale, key things that you should do that is more likely to make a customer commit? Thanks again Will!
Thank you for watching! I noticed that those are the videos people like the most from me. I have some build videos I’m working on that I’m excited to share
Great video, your videos have really made me want to find my own style and start designing projects eventually. Thanks for the content you guys put out.
Thanks for sharing WD! I don't ever plan on doing this for a living simply because I just started and my skills have a long way to go (and I'm old). Nonetheless, it's great to learn the right way to do things from those of you with the experience that are willing to share. Everything I know, I've learned through RUclips content creators like yourself, and trial and error. Lots of errors. But without people like you, I would have never even ventured into trying. Much appreciation sir.
That’s really cool to hear Rob! You’re right, there are a lot of people that keep that info close to the chest. I’ve never been one to do that. Thank you again for watching!
Enjoyed this video again👍🏻. Stay true to yourself and persevere in everything you do and you will succeed! This is so important these days especially since its easy to get distracted with so many information hitting us every minutes of the day.
Awesome video and great inspiration. Would you ever do a video on how you shoot pieces of furniture? Giving tips and tricks to a newbie photographer that really wants to take better photos of their pieces?
Another great vid man! I really enjoy watching your content Will, because it is so well crafted. Sharing knowledge, experience, and ideas about a craft is how we create community around what we love.
“Take good pictures”. Word. 9/10 of my customers are referrals (or repeat buyers). I’ve neither figured out compelling photography or graduated beyond pencil/paper for my drawings. Both areas I see high returns. Thanks for the video.
Again, great content.. I'm on the edge of starting a youtube channel.. i enjoy very much woodworking, but i have no idea on the youtube's world of video making. ..thank you for sharing
My experience with RUclips has been pretty good! I’ve definitely had some learning curves and I’m sure there are many to come but it’s been fun! We have a great community
It really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you want to focus on photo primarily then the price point comes down a bit. If you want to focus on video, then it gets a little more expensive. I am currently shooting on an R5 but have a RED on order. I was honestly getting great results with my brother in laws Sony a6400 though. That camera was under $1k which is amazing. The level of quality I want to be known for is extremely high so I went went major overkill than what is suitable for most. If you are interested in my current set up I have everything in my Amazon affiliates link in the description
That’s a great question. My focus on improving was entirely on lighting. I feel like I’ve learned the angles over the years so I just searched RUclips for photography lighting videos and watched several of them. I ordered some lights and worked on methods. Watched more videos and adjusted
Thanks for watching! There is no music choice that would be globally accepted. I’m always listening to new artists abs try not to get stuck in the past. I embrace the movement of culture
@@WilliamDouglasCo $h!t music is $h!t music no matter if its old timey too modern $h!tola.... and if you want to think out of the YT box.... do a video on the price of wood, YTers come across like there isnt price gouging going on in the industry... they just keep building crap like its 2 years ago.... not even a peep... there's your modern insight from an old MFer...
I'm a beginner woodworker and I'm confused. What I really love is designing and building my stuff but I'm sure I'll have to partially give up on that to build what my client wants instead
If you have good designs and you make them on your own time it’s way easier to sell your designs to a client. Most of the time they don’t want to give me input because they trust me.
Just found your channel! Thank you for laying out your tips and wisdom to this platform. Just one quick thing, PLEASE lower your volume on sound effects(titles coming on screen, other off-camera sounds). Thank you sir!
@@WilliamDouglasCo well, when you have voice over, you want the voice to be more prominent. Went it’s just a b-roll you crank up that music. Check out some of Peter McKinnon videos. He has videos from a few years back, where he teaches some nice things about Adobe Premiere.
I think you articulated one of the fundamental differences between professions vs the trades. People in the trades will share information with the community, where “professions” like medicine, law, etc view it as proprietary.
I’m just getting started and learning myself so I don’t feel like I have a lot of valuable info in that category! I would say don’t expect to monetize for a long time. The community is awesome though and really supportive
@@WilliamDouglasCo You're doing great though! I follow a lot of Woodworking channels but find yours to be the closest to my motto and goals. I agree with the monetizing that might take a while. But I also think the content is priceless. There are RUclipsrs literally providing content that has no value but earning millions, while videos on a trade like woodworking can educate generations to come. In my country, South Africa there is a huge generation gap in terms of furniture designers and makers. Mostly order folk are doing it and younger people show no interest in it. Hopefully channels like your (and perhaps mine once I actually start it) will motivate them to pursue a career or at the very least a hobby in furniture making.
@@hudlim001 I like that. Working towards a larger purpose. Contributing meaningful work. Helping lift others and working towards a greater acceptance of the craft is a humbling experience
Yup yup yup. Especially #2. Find a way to keep your integrity and passion. With 7+billion people on this planet, chances are there's some that are into whatever weird shit you're into. Not only that, but by standing up for quality and craft, we set an example for people who have yet to understand the personal and societal value of heirloom-everything. Woodworking, buildings, tools, records, etc...
Dang you cover some interesting tips in the video production industry! We are interested what you do, don't stop. Anytime you're in Arizona reach out. If you want, message us @dmakproductions on IG and we can chat. You kill it!
I’m a contractor and I’ve regretted every single time taking work out of my specific skill set to pay bills or keep a crew working. I’m not happy, usually the customer is not happy and I’ll end up pissed at myself for breaking my own rules.
@@WilliamDouglasCo When referring to codecs, constant bit rate encoding means that the rate at which a codec's output data should be consumed is constant. There's a free program to fix these codec issues called Handbrake. I've used it on my source clips to not have audio sync issues.
@@WilliamDouglasCo Clapping or having a clap board is really important, if you see that the video or sound keeps falling farther and farther behind, its a bitrate issues, if not its an editing issue.
@@WilliamDouglasCo Hey no problem! I'm a woodworker myself, love your work! I'm in the process of doing what you said in the video of doing what you love and not making compromises for money. I'm stuck with small kitchen cabinets because I needed the money, but I'm slowly getting my machines in the shop, just got a new jointer moved in yesterday. Looking forward to the next video!
The one thumbs down is an IKEA furniture owner. It's a joke folks... Seriously speaking, Either client or craftsman- "Show me what you spend your time and money on and I'll show you what important to you/ them".
I also believe in sharing because nobody will live forever and the next generation doesn't seem to want to work hard. I'm hoping that at least someone will pick up my knowledge and use it and pass it on. I also did Martial Arts for 40 years and even though I'm happy to teach it for free, nobody turns up. Few people come for 1-2 sessions and drop out and get back to their entertainment. I'm seriously worried about the future generations
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Will, you embody everything that attracts me to fine woodworking. Truly. You sharing this valuable information for the sake of the community is exactly what this world needs more of. Thank you
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thats great to hear man. I’m all for seeing the big picture. If the craft is more embraced by everyone, we all win.
Photographer here (Hobbyist woodworker) but what you said about taking on jobs you don't like and starting to dislike what you do SERIOUSLY resonated with me. I just took on a part time job so I can reevaluate the kind of work I'm putting out and this really reaffirmed that I'm making the right choice long term!
You are not alone! The road for a lot of us creatives is very similar
Ive been a hobbyist for 25+ years and now going pro. Your channel has become a touchstone for me even though I build wood models primarily. Thank you and I'll be here for the next post!!
Thank you so much. Really glad you are digging the content so far. We are getting to builds now and can’t wait to share those
One of my shop/business rules..... Be comfortable saying NO to projects that do interest you. Absolutely spot on advice.
I think we would get along
I really agree with your ending point. I feel as though people who see helping others succeed as a direct threat to themselves are not the type of people to surround yourself with.
I completely agree with that!! Such a powerful thing to lift others up
All good points in this video. Its amazing how one guy puts woodworking into perspective like it should be. Kudo's!
Thank you JD! I always second guess releasing this style video. I’m happy to see people enjoy it!
Very well said Will!! Customer dont always buy an idea, they want proof. And what better way to show it than to have AWESOME photos to make them think, "Wow, you can make that"
That’s right!! I feel pretty strongly that the people getting the most idolized aren’t the best woodworkers.. they are the ones who take the best photos.
Nailed it on the sharing of information and helping others out. Total WIN - WIN situation there! Love what you're doing, I love to see what you're doing with the content. It's absolutely enjoyable to watch. Keep it up!
That means a lot to me. It’s hard to keep these videos up because it means a few days a week I am up til 2-4AM. These comments keep me going.
@@WilliamDouglasCo I am simply a hobbiest, and do mostly turning, but I think the first video I saw of yours was "what people say to woodworkers" and was hooked from there. I know it's certainly a grind for you right now, clearly you're not adverse to risk or challenge as you have taken on en devours in two fields, in which both it's hard to carve out a living (woodworking and media content)
Kids & family, new shop, trying to keep employees, having to pivot with COVID and moving... I respect the hustle you have going on and I honestly think you're going to do GREAT things, from some of the things you have said in your videos about wordworking they also apply to life, like don't try and do everything, just do your thing well and the customers will come to you...
Just know I really enjoy your content. I don't watch tv or netflix... I'm happy with once a week or so watching one or two great videos on youtube then getting into the shop (So long as it's not -35C) and making something of my own. (albeit I will do my best not to make an epoxy river table 😂)
Keep it up... I appreciate all you and your team does!
Shylo
@@stevenshylo4419 thank you so much for such a meaningful comment! That really is so good for us to hear that our work is appreciated. It really does feel like we have to overcome a ton of adversity and seems to be never ending but comments like this keep us going 💪🏻 thank you again. Really means a lot
I needed to see this right now. I'm just in process of starting my new woodworking business and I have much to learn still. As woodworkers we never stop learning which is one of the beautiful things about this craft. I love what you said about being true to yourself. I really appreciate you sharing all this. My new business is actually all for charity. I make my living other ways and I'm lucky to be able to have the free time to do woodworking full time. Every cent of profit made will be donated to various charities to help save lives and make lives better. At the same time I get to enjoy doing what I love doing. Hopefully a lot of good come from this. I'll be watching more of your videos to learn as much as possible. By the way I want to say you do beautiful work brother. I hope to get to your level someday. Cheers!
Thank you so much. I love hearing comments like this. Helps us validate that our media is actually helping people. Thank you so much for watching and good luck!
@@WilliamDouglasCo Thanks. Just watched your 2021 shop tour. Nice.
Hey William. Thanks for being open about your journey. I’m working full time and build furniture with spare time (when I can find it). Sometimes I feel really inadequate and intimidated by advanced woodwork. Your work is so clean and beautiful. I’m striving for your level of pride and precision. I’ll just keep pouring more and more of my heart into this and see where it takes me. Thanks again.
Sounds like you have the right attitude my man. The confidence comes with time. Everyone is intimidated at first. You got this
Your style is very distinct. I love it... I'm still working on trying to find my style.
When you find it, stay true to it. People should see you in your work.
Epic! Hearing you say the things that many of us feel, or try to tell ourselves, is very encouraging and motivating.
Thank you so much! I love to hear I am helping solidify some of what most already know.
Bro, your one of my new favorite channels. I just started making things from any knowledge I can get off RUclips and will be starting with a full time job, just like you did. Got my first job after an Instagram post where I showed a bookcase I built
That’s amazing to hear. I think you are on a great path. I hope my videos help guide you with any adversity you may face.
Thank you for sharing the insight hoss. Serious discussion regarding the business end of woodworking is a bit thin on the ground so having a successful, and articulate southern gentleman (looking like Wyatt Earp the early years worth that stache!) is much appreciated!!
Hahah thank you for watching!
Thanks for the great content,at nineteen trying to get my own woodworking business off the ground you are a great inspiration and help!!! ☺
Love hearing that!! It’s such a rewarding business
Thanks for the great tips and sharing. Always great to hear your thoughts. Have a good weekend.
Thank you for taking the time to drop a comment! Have a great weekend!
Very informative and motivation video! Those furniture pics were DOPE! Keep doing what your doing, wishing you the best in you business endeavors bro!👍🏾
Thanks so much James! Means a lot!
Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy your content and love the drive towards making your items, production, and story beautiful.
Thanks man, much appreciated. It excites me to see the industry grow and become more embraced. If I can have a small part in that I will be happy
Love the interview style/one on one with the camera brother! I try and comment every time I watch one of your videos because every time, when the video ends, it leaves me feeling good about woodworking, the craft, and the world we live in as a whole. I wish more people had a mindset like yours. It’s contagious in the best way possible! You keep preaching and I’ll make sure I’m at church every Sunday!
I’ve even got a makers mark goin right now just for you ;) Excellent job again, keep it up Will!
Thank you so much for dropping such a heartfelt and meaningful comment! These really motivate me to keep going on here! Seriously 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@WilliamDouglasCo It’s not just a comment man. I believe we need more people that value the way things were done 100+ years ago. I wish I could be involved with you guys somehow.. maybe someday.
Anyways, you keep knocking it out of the park and I’ll keep commenting. Until the next one....🍻
@@101411726 cheers my brother!
Know yourself, keep vision and educate!
Yesss!!
I like your spirit Douglas!
Hey thanks!! I appreciate it
All excellent points especially sharing techniques with others. Unfortunately, not too many recognize a quality piece of furniture when they see it. We have become too much of a throw away society where people focus solely on price and not the longevity of the item.
Man, I'm loving this new content. You're always bringing value with your videos. I really appreciate how your videos seem so authentic to you. Cheers!
Hey thank you so much! That really means a lot to me!
More awesome advice! Thanks for your willingness to share!
Absolutely! I’m working on a build video at the moment. Can’t wait to put it together
Love it buddy! Thanks for the quality content! I don’t get my time back and this video was worth my time!
Thank you for watching! I always second guess posting the lecture type videos. Really glad people are letting me know they like them.
Interesting to hear from you. Thank you for posting it. I was asked to also just today. I will be soon.
I appreciate and admire your work. I've been woodworking on the side for 2 years and although it feels at times like I'm running neck deep in water I know hard work pays off. Thank you for sharing.
Hard work really does pay off. Also.. lasting long has its rewards. People often come in strong but burn out in a few years. If you don’t die, you will be rewarded
Great video awesome b-roll !! Totally agree...we can all learn from each other to level up our trade and presentation.
That’s the truth! We all can push each other and grow together
Tip 3 that one gets me everytime. Jack of all trades a master of none. Every step needs to hit a certain level of skill and sometimes I just want to be a 60%er.
Great tips not sure why I haven't but I gotta sub. Keep killing it dude your content is funny and good.
My favorite intro to any woodworking video, maybe any music video. Something about the artistic leather apron shots with the rap music reminds me of the orchestral choir background to some rap songs and I love it.
Thanks so much man. That was my very first thing I ever filmed/produced/edited. Spent a lot of time on it!
I can't thank you enough for your help I am in the process of trying to start my own wood working and metal fabrication business. especially the part about sticking to what you want to do, that is a huge help I feel like i have been getting off track with what was I am making just to pay the bills .this is exactly what I need to hear
Really happy to hear that. Stay true to yourself and you will be much happier long term. Keep it up man
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Truly appreciate you sharing the knowledge man! Maybe for a future video topic could be about how to make a sale, key things that you should do that is more likely to make a customer commit? Thanks again Will!
That’s a good idea! I keep it in mind for a future vid. Thanks for watching!
Really digging the business type content, not many people talking about that these days . Keep it up
Thank you for watching! I noticed that those are the videos people like the most from me. I have some build videos I’m working on that I’m excited to share
Everything you are saying I need to hear. Very educational. Where in NY are you located?
I’m located in Phoenix AZ! Never been to NY
Great video, your videos have really made me want to find my own style and start designing projects eventually. Thanks for the content you guys put out.
Thanks so much for watching! Love hearing when we’ve inspired people!
Thanks for sharing WD! I don't ever plan on doing this for a living simply because I just started and my skills have a long way to go (and I'm old). Nonetheless, it's great to learn the right way to do things from those of you with the experience that are willing to share. Everything I know, I've learned through RUclips content creators like yourself, and trial and error. Lots of errors. But without people like you, I would have never even ventured into trying. Much appreciation sir.
That’s really cool to hear Rob! You’re right, there are a lot of people that keep that info close to the chest. I’ve never been one to do that. Thank you again for watching!
Awesome advice!!
Love your work!!!
Enjoyed this video again👍🏻. Stay true to yourself and persevere in everything you do and you will succeed! This is so important these days especially since its easy to get distracted with so many information hitting us every minutes of the day.
Awesome video and great inspiration. Would you ever do a video on how you shoot pieces of furniture? Giving tips and tricks to a newbie photographer that really wants to take better photos of their pieces?
Great message and tips, as always! Generous heart you have. Thank you brother
Thank you! I really appreciate the positivity from our community
Preach it brother
Thanks Ryan!!
Thank you for this video! Gets me excited to build and grow!
That’s what I like to hear. It’s rare to do something this fulfilling for a career
Really like your work and photos. Would be great to hear talk about lighting.
I think I could do that. Never really thought about it
Thank you!
No, thank you 🙏🏼
Great philosophy, wd. Well done and much appreciated.
Thank you for watching!! Also.. thank you for taking the time to drop a comment!
Great video! Really got a lot out of this one!
Great words of wisdom
Hey thanks!
Great video! Great advice!
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Well said.
Thanks man!!
Another great vid man! I really enjoy watching your content Will, because it is so well crafted. Sharing knowledge, experience, and ideas about a craft is how we create community around what we love.
Thank you so much. That really does mean a lot to me
came here for the woodworking advice.
subscribed for the How High reference.
Yesssss!! Hahaha love that movie
@@WilliamDouglasCo Can't wait to see the William Douglas Co. x BUFU collab.
@@FongLin153 hahaha
“Take good pictures”. Word. 9/10 of my customers are referrals (or repeat buyers). I’ve neither figured out compelling photography or graduated beyond pencil/paper for my drawings. Both areas I see high returns. Thanks for the video.
Figure out photography and then get back to me 🙌🏻 seriously man. I wouldn’t steer you wrong.
Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
Great information! Thanks man! 👊
Again, great content.. I'm on the edge of starting a youtube channel.. i enjoy very much woodworking, but i have no idea on the youtube's world of video making. ..thank you for sharing
My experience with RUclips has been pretty good! I’ve definitely had some learning curves and I’m sure there are many to come but it’s been fun! We have a great community
Hey Will - question for you from Canada. What type of camera would you suggest and what price point?
It really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you want to focus on photo primarily then the price point comes down a bit. If you want to focus on video, then it gets a little more expensive. I am currently shooting on an R5 but have a RED on order. I was honestly getting great results with my brother in laws Sony a6400 though. That camera was under $1k which is amazing. The level of quality I want to be known for is extremely high so I went went major overkill than what is suitable for most. If you are interested in my current set up I have everything in my Amazon affiliates link in the description
Great video once again. Can i ask where you got your apron from? Respect from the Scottish Highlands
Hey Jonathon! The aprons are my design and are available on our website.
Williamdouglasco.com
Great video
Thank you for watching!
Exactly brother 🤙🏽🙏🏽
Great tips thanks
Good stuff will! what is your subscriber goal by the end of the year?
I’m hoping to be pushing 40k by the end of the year!
@@WilliamDouglasCo thats a good goal. other than these general advice and woodworking videos what do you have planned?
Thanks!
Greate content brother. 👊👊 See you in a bit.
Do you have a good source for improving pictures that you learned the most from? I struggle with that.
That’s a great question. My focus on improving was entirely on lighting. I feel like I’ve learned the angles over the years so I just searched RUclips for photography lighting videos and watched several of them. I ordered some lights and worked on methods. Watched more videos and adjusted
I hate that rap beginning music, but I like your content and information.
Thanks for watching! There is no music choice that would be globally accepted. I’m always listening to new artists abs try not to get stuck in the past. I embrace the movement of culture
@@WilliamDouglasCo $h!t music is $h!t music no matter if its old timey too modern $h!tola.... and if you want to think out of the YT box.... do a video on the price of wood, YTers come across like there isnt price gouging going on in the industry... they just keep building crap like its 2 years ago.... not even a peep... there's your modern insight from an old MFer...
I thought that there was a promotion of skillshare coming up at the end hahaha great video thank you for sharing!
I’m not big enough to be repping skillshare I guess haha
@@WilliamDouglasCo Wut sir, this is a reflection on them. Missing out on great RUclipsrs sharing learning! they need to up their game!
@@V1N_574 my following is too low
@@WilliamDouglasCo you have a point, but at this rate you'll get there very soon!
True man. Thanks for sharing 🇫🇷
Thank you for watching! Really appreciate it!!
I'm a beginner woodworker and I'm confused. What I really love is designing and building my stuff but I'm sure I'll have to partially give up on that to build what my client wants instead
If you have good designs and you make them on your own time it’s way easier to sell your designs to a client. Most of the time they don’t want to give me input because they trust me.
@@WilliamDouglasCo Lucky you, hope it goes like that for me too!
@@pistolao_vr thanks for watching! Keep at it and you’ll be fine
Just found your channel! Thank you for laying out your tips and wisdom to this platform. Just one quick thing, PLEASE lower your volume on sound effects(titles coming on screen, other off-camera sounds). Thank you sir!
Volumes can be tricky. Everything sounds different before export. I’m realizing I need to review after exporting. New to this 😁
@@WilliamDouglasCo Your voice should reach no more than -3db, music around -12dB. So adjust your sound effects accordingly
@@PhilippTimokhin music -12 really? That seems low
@@WilliamDouglasCo well, when you have voice over, you want the voice to be more prominent. Went it’s just a b-roll you crank up that music. Check out some of Peter McKinnon videos. He has videos from a few years back, where he teaches some nice things about Adobe Premiere.
I think you articulated one of the fundamental differences between professions vs the trades. People in the trades will share information with the community, where “professions” like medicine, law, etc view it as proprietary.
I’ve never thought about it like that before
LOL how high, what a classic
The lack of value is so true and even more so in small towns it takes awhile for them to pay up for these pieces.
I believe it! But I also believe that we can change that 💪🏻
What would be your no 1 tip from someone wanting to also start a RUclips channel doing Woodworking?
I’m just getting started and learning myself so I don’t feel like I have a lot of valuable info in that category! I would say don’t expect to monetize for a long time. The community is awesome though and really supportive
@@WilliamDouglasCo You're doing great though! I follow a lot of Woodworking channels but find yours to be the closest to my motto and goals. I agree with the monetizing that might take a while. But I also think the content is priceless. There are RUclipsrs literally providing content that has no value but earning millions, while videos on a trade like woodworking can educate generations to come. In my country, South Africa there is a huge generation gap in terms of furniture designers and makers. Mostly order folk are doing it and younger people show no interest in it. Hopefully channels like your (and perhaps mine once I actually start it) will motivate them to pursue a career or at the very least a hobby in furniture making.
@@hudlim001 I like that. Working towards a larger purpose. Contributing meaningful work. Helping lift others and working towards a greater acceptance of the craft is a humbling experience
Yup yup yup. Especially #2. Find a way to keep your integrity and passion. With 7+billion people on this planet, chances are there's some that are into whatever weird shit you're into. Not only that, but by standing up for quality and craft, we set an example for people who have yet to understand the personal and societal value of heirloom-everything. Woodworking, buildings, tools, records, etc...
Love that! No. 2 is my favorite one to preach. Be you!
I have a love hate relationship with woodwork.
Dang you cover some interesting tips in the video production industry! We are interested what you do, don't stop. Anytime you're in Arizona reach out. If you want, message us @dmakproductions on IG and we can chat. You kill it!
We are located in Phoenix!
I’m a contractor and I’ve regretted every single time taking work out of my specific skill set to pay bills or keep a crew working. I’m not happy, usually the customer is not happy and I’ll end up pissed at myself for breaking my own rules.
It’s the way the world turns. Have to stay true to yourself
is it me or is the audio and video out of sync? In any case constant bitrate is your friend
What is constant bitrate!? It might be a little out. I forgot to clap before I started that first section so it was hard to line up
@@WilliamDouglasCo When referring to codecs, constant bit rate encoding means that the rate at which a codec's output data should be consumed is constant. There's a free program to fix these codec issues called Handbrake. I've used it on my source clips to not have audio sync issues.
@@WilliamDouglasCo Clapping or having a clap board is really important, if you see that the video or sound keeps falling farther and farther behind, its a bitrate issues, if not its an editing issue.
@@JesemanuelRamirez got it. Thank you 🙏🏼
@@WilliamDouglasCo Hey no problem! I'm a woodworker myself, love your work! I'm in the process of doing what you said in the video of doing what you love and not making compromises for money. I'm stuck with small kitchen cabinets because I needed the money, but I'm slowly getting my machines in the shop, just got a new jointer moved in yesterday. Looking forward to the next video!
The one thumbs down is an IKEA furniture owner. It's a joke folks...
Seriously speaking, Either client or craftsman- "Show me what you spend your time and money on and I'll show you what important to you/ them".
I definitely have some haters!
I also believe in sharing because nobody will live forever and the next generation doesn't seem to want to work hard. I'm hoping that at least someone will pick up my knowledge and use it and pass it on.
I also did Martial Arts for 40 years and even though I'm happy to teach it for free, nobody turns up. Few people come for 1-2 sessions and drop out and get back to their entertainment. I'm seriously worried about the future generations
Thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus
Thank you for watching!! Really appreciate it
Your intro is fuego amigo 🔥
What is the song at the beginning?...the freeze photo one that's been on a couple now. It's a banger.
It’s called “freeze” by Nbhd Nick
It’s pretty solid
U have the BEST intro music
Haha thanks man!! Glad you like it!
Build videos in the future? Artistic lectures are getting tired
Working on one now. It’ll be my first one