I don’t know why but this format fits so well. It’s very intimate and in the moment, and also unpolished. It feels like we’ve gone beyond the very big production and we get to see the real Matt as he figures things out. I think it’s really cool and unique (and gives me ideas on how I want to do a RUclips channel)
Yup. It said: btw I was waiting on a text from her to pick her up from the hospital. was by her side for past 2 days when i wasn't watching frankie. just clarifying because i know people will be like "dude y arent u at the hospital?"
I love your new non-minimalist looking jacket!!! I am a big fan of your Master RUclips Class! Looking forward to the complete renewal 👍👍👍 Thanks for coming back!
Oh my Matt!! I love this video so much. It’s a really raw break down of the fine balance of art. The mix of perfectionism and creativity. You are not alone in that struggle my friend. Best wishes to Nat. X
I'm giggling as you're talking yourself through this. You are walking the line between clean minimalism and creative chaos and I LOVE it. You'll find your setup soon enough! You're redefining your presented identity. That will take some trial and error.
Thank u so much for these videos! I'm loving the casual vibes! Please make more, noooo, don't! Just make them when you feel like it. Don't burnout, but make more of these. NO NO DON'T... lol That's the internal dialog as someone who follows your career since 2017 is thinking. Stay healthy! Yeah, there you go, that's the most important thing. Oh and I hope Natt is back and well.
Matt, I've been following your other (previously main) channel on RUclips, and happily following you on this new channel as well. I've always admired your ability to produce top-notch quality with every single video. And every time you touch up on the topic of true self-development, mental health and personal growth, your videos strike a nerve in me, and I relate more than ever. You're such a genuine, transparent and honest content creator. Thank you for all the hard work you do to share your thoughts, processes and progress throughout your journey. You inspire. Keep going! Thanks, and cheers from Santiago de Chile!
Love this content, Matt! Especially as a new creator, feels really good to see the raw, unfiltered bits and to know that everyone is winging it to some degree! (P.S. also love the Vienna lyrics poster. Vienna has kinda been my mantra this year, haha!)
I adooooooro this BTS authenticity!! I am not a creator as you are but I relate to so many things you talk about. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life with us.
Glad to see you Matt back on camera and hope to see a new podcast an the channel. The ground up show inspired me a lot. Thank you for everything you made so far.
Matt, your latest bonus video is an absolute gem-just like your knack for balancing perfection with minimalism. Sending all my positive vibes to Nat for a speedy recovery. Your authenticity shines through, even in the toughest times. Your son is lucky to have you! Hang in there, you're doing amazing! Rock on 🤘🫶
Love this style of video! In terms of adjusting your A-roll shot, you may want to to explore adding a "background light" aka a light shining not on you but on the walls/set behind you, as means to brighten up the background and further create that separation. Lot's to play around with as you already know, happy to see that you're enjoying the process of experimenting and sinking your teeth into different approaches to really get a feel for what works best!
I'm enjoying seeing the behind the scenes of why you set things up the way you do. It's a refreshing take on your brand and helps with seeing that making RUclips a full-time job is mostly trial and error. Also really love your course. Can't wait to see the revamp!
I actually stopped watching your other videos but I'd watch this kind of content all day long. Something about a more casual laid back approach that still feels authentic to you (color grading and transitions are on point) pulls me in. Thanks for being willing to share this other side of you with us!
Love the jacket and the chaotic energy of this video. Also it reminds me of your old Patreon “how I filmed XYZ” - super helpful if you’re into the BTS. Feel better, Nat!
As a new channel, I relate to this HARD. I have to say, it’s so awesome you’re doing this chilled, relaxed channel. I love that it’s a space to just “create. do.” It’s realistic and that’s the transparency that makes RUclips really cool. Happy you’re doing this. Happy Nat is doing well. Happy Frankie is out of the sleep regression? Maybe? 🫠
thanks Bri! congrats on starting the channel! yessss we sleep trained at 10 months again and it finally stuck. it was hell but we are grateful for every night of sleep now :)
Here is hoping that Nat heals quickly. It is interesting to watch your process as you "try" to shed your tendencies towards strict minimalism. The fact that you feel more joy and creativity proves that the process is worth it and no doubt the outcome will be as well. Loving Bonus D'Avella!
Matt, we always tuned in to see what you were working on. Regardless of what it was. I'm watching these for the same reasons I watched the main Chanel.
Glad you're back, but happier that you got some time off! I struggle with the idea of committing to a paint color but the blue studio is quite inspiring...
This is just great, Matt! Thanks for sharing this more raw side of things; it is great to see just how much effort goes into your work. It makes it feel more attainable for those just starting out.
Making a working space look good and feel good is so hard!! And it takes trial and error! Love that you are having fun with it. You will find the right balance and it’s going to be so good!!
First, big hugs to Natalie, hope she's ok 🧡 Loving this kind of video, really funny and interesting watching your creative process in the midst of changes. These are the things I struggle with too! Thank you Matt.
Pick up Nat from the “hospital”. hmmm, was hospital a British or an Australian accent 😁 “Bonus D’Avella”… we get to hang out and chat with you, thanks for showing us the whole process of what its like from idea to action…loving how the room is coming along btw.
I’m loving this channel. Watcher of the main channel for years but freeform slightly chaotic Matt is great as well. Plus it looks like you’re genuinely having a good time, love it!
Cool to see all the thinking that goes into your setup. I painted my whole appartment white before starting youtube. I wish I had gone for something moodier!
Love this channel already! Please don't feel forced to publish anything or any day. Maybe you can use the channel and the comments to get new ideas, input for existing ideas or just to dump whats going on 🙂
We missed you Matt. I'm extra as hell too and I vasilate between that's what makes me me and wtf do I do this to myself. Love this channel. No old timey camera equipment for the background? I'm surprised.
Your authenticity inspires me. I’m on my 7th business over 37 years and I am aching for fresh inspiration. Thanks for letting your geek tech freak flag fly. We adore and appreciate you.
Heyyyyy Matt! First of all, love and best wishes to Natalie and your youngster 🙏🏻 ... nice update. I'm really looking forward to the new course content/videos.... it's only a bonus channel, but I think it's really great to see you vlogging in this way. I don't know how the rest of the community sees it here, but as far as I'm concerned, you could always include something like this on your main channel from time to time. I think it's great!
It's so inspiring to see someone I've been looking up to for so long take the time to re-think their life and do things their own way. I'm sure it must be really scary for you, but it's also really encouraging for us to see you take this leap. We are so ready for Matt 2.0 🤍
Love it! I find myself feeling my background becomes too static and I am often evolving it over time to give it a more ongoing flow. But, I run into the tear down, reiterate through looks, go with it until I get bored with it, and cycle again. Which, as you are experiencing is a whole process. LOL! I'm loving these behind the scenes "bonus" videos! Thanks for sharing!
Your main channel helped me a lot during my worst depressive months in 2023. Those videos were some of the reasons why I had the sudden motivation to change some things in my life and improve myself. Love the main, still love the bonus!
Loving this! Sorry Nat had emergency appendectomy - had the same thing happen in May of last year and was so random and kinda intense/not intense at the same time. Also loving the studio content - I’m in process of Turing a shed into my own studio/office and taking a lot of inspiration from this.
These "messy" videos are already way better than many "high quality" videos of some other channels out there 😂😂 The Clutter and the tangled cables were a shock to see, but I totally understand you.
Oh boi oh boi, i feel so understood. This are the kind of problems i deal with on the daily. (Not the wife in the hospital), but how to change things ot perfection, then realize the fun part was creating the space and start optimizing again… it‘s good to have you back and btw. These Vids are lit! Way more relatable
editing desk, then maybe a set up like you had in LA (i think it was LA.) with a round table for interviews? that would leave more floor space in the room and let it feel a little less cramped. also, i am here for the chaotic energy of bonus matt. love to see and the jacket.
Love the new dark cozy industrial cabin swanky wine bar esthetic but just a tad more light would be nice! It might just be my weird eyes, but I was like squinting to see. Thanks for always keeping it real.
Loving the new space! Have you considered putting a lamp in that corner? Maybe like a standing lamp with an Edison exposed bulb? It will help with illuminating the wall paper more and bring light into the space. Another thought I had (not sure how feasible) was making the hair light vertical in the corner- would add a cool interesting piece and might show more surface area of the wallpaper.
The thing I like most about your videos is the bright and clean look. Not sure if I dig this dark moody vibe.. but let’s see. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
As an author and general creative person I feel this struggle on a deep level. It’s not right until it’s right and there’s no words to express the wrongness or rightness of something. Love the blue though. Hope Natalie is okay. Had my appendix out last year (also emergency) so I can relate. Not fun. Just make sure she rests even when she’s fine and doesn’t need to. Trust me, she does 😂
Loving this new chaotic(my wife is in the hospital and my baby is somewhere but I better get back to them both or my internet stranger friends will think I’m a crazy husband) Matt era! You’re doing better than you think Matt! Until next time!
Been a fan for years and I'm looking forward to your journey even now. Different vibe but I'm all about it! THANK YOU for the time and love you've put into your videos. You've always been inspiring and one of the very few creators where I watch the video from beginning to end. I have my own start-up video company (I really should've started years ago) and been learning about what I do/don't like lol. It's def a lot more than I thought... so I can't imagine what you went through to get where you are at today. Hoping for the best for you and your family. Stay healthy, as I'm learning that more now, and continue to inspire. I subscribed! Looking forward to your videos!
I am into the change :) I feel like we are in some secret club who loves Matt! Hope Nat recovers nicely. Good for you Matt, do what you are passionate about
i'm here for this new matt era
Hell yeah
me too!
Honestly me too
Matt The'NewEra!
Absolutely, let's go!
I’m here for all the versions of Matt. We love you and missed you. Love the bonus channel too.
I don’t know why but this format fits so well. It’s very intimate and in the moment, and also unpolished. It feels like we’ve gone beyond the very big production and we get to see the real Matt as he figures things out. I think it’s really cool and unique (and gives me ideas on how I want to do a RUclips channel)
I really like the human aspect. The not-perfect vibe. Thank you! Keep on in your own pace in your own way.❤
i think this might be my new favourite video of yours - immaculate vibes
+1
Who else paused at 0:28 to read the text? 🙌
Yup. It said:
btw I was waiting on a text from her to pick her up from the hospital. was by her side for past 2 days when i wasn't watching frankie. just clarifying because i know people will be like "dude y arent u at the hospital?"
Totally did. My curiosity couldn't let it go! 🤣
0:27
😂✋
I love your new non-minimalist looking jacket!!! I am a big fan of your Master RUclips Class! Looking forward to the complete renewal 👍👍👍 Thanks for coming back!
thanks Shichan :)
This format and thought-process explanation is brilliant. So many ideas and tips even with a few before/after shots! Thanks and all the best to Nat!
These types of comments is the literal reason he was so depressed in the first place. Don't help him to set the bar high again
Oh my Matt!! I love this video so much. It’s a really raw break down of the fine balance of art. The mix of perfectionism and creativity. You are not alone in that struggle my friend. Best wishes to Nat. X
I miss you Matt! Be yourself! Loving your energy here at Bonus! Just be yourself!
I'm giggling as you're talking yourself through this. You are walking the line between clean minimalism and creative chaos and I LOVE it. You'll find your setup soon enough! You're redefining your presented identity. That will take some trial and error.
Thank u so much for these videos! I'm loving the casual vibes! Please make more, noooo, don't! Just make them when you feel like it. Don't burnout, but make more of these. NO NO DON'T... lol That's the internal dialog as someone who follows your career since 2017 is thinking. Stay healthy! Yeah, there you go, that's the most important thing. Oh and I hope Natt is back and well.
“look at the fucking jacket dude. what am i doing with my life”
i love this
My only regret is buying it at the end of winter.
Love seeing the build in process and thought behind it. Thanks Matt!
Matt, you're are refreshing and fantastic!
Matt, I've been following your other (previously main) channel on RUclips, and happily following you on this new channel as well. I've always admired your ability to produce top-notch quality with every single video. And every time you touch up on the topic of true self-development, mental health and personal growth, your videos strike a nerve in me, and I relate more than ever. You're such a genuine, transparent and honest content creator. Thank you for all the hard work you do to share your thoughts, processes and progress throughout your journey. You inspire. Keep going! Thanks, and cheers from Santiago de Chile!
Exactly. Thanks for writing my thoughts down man. I relate more than ever!
love the look behind the curtain, Matt!
plus, it's really inspiring as a solopreneur to see how you're enjoying being creative with the new space
Love this content, Matt! Especially as a new creator, feels really good to see the raw, unfiltered bits and to know that everyone is winging it to some degree! (P.S. also love the Vienna lyrics poster. Vienna has kinda been my mantra this year, haha!)
I’m LOVING your new content Matt! I love this peek into your real life. And the jacket is dope!
I love this new Matt as it feels more authentic.
Feels so good to see you again, I love those raw and freestyle vlog videos. Feels unconstrained and so live.
I adooooooro this BTS authenticity!! I am not a creator as you are but I relate to so many things you talk about. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life with us.
I love the talking out loud to self, such a creative. It's great to see you back and lots of love to Nat and the family from Oz. ❤❤
Glad to see you Matt back on camera and hope to see a new podcast an the channel. The ground up show inspired me a lot. Thank you for everything you made so far.
so happy and excited for the new matt arc!
Love this, Matt. Thank you!
Matt thank you for just being authentically you. Looking forward to learning from the Matt is this season of your life. Cheers!
Matt, your latest bonus video is an absolute gem-just like your knack for balancing perfection with minimalism. Sending all my positive vibes to Nat for a speedy recovery. Your authenticity shines through, even in the toughest times. Your son is lucky to have you! Hang in there, you're doing amazing! Rock on 🤘🫶
Love this style of video! In terms of adjusting your A-roll shot, you may want to to explore adding a "background light" aka a light shining not on you but on the walls/set behind you, as means to brighten up the background and further create that separation. Lot's to play around with as you already know, happy to see that you're enjoying the process of experimenting and sinking your teeth into different approaches to really get a feel for what works best!
I'm enjoying seeing the behind the scenes of why you set things up the way you do. It's a refreshing take on your brand and helps with seeing that making RUclips a full-time job is mostly trial and error.
Also really love your course. Can't wait to see the revamp!
I actually stopped watching your other videos but I'd watch this kind of content all day long. Something about a more casual laid back approach that still feels authentic to you (color grading and transitions are on point) pulls me in. Thanks for being willing to share this other side of you with us!
Love the jacket and the chaotic energy of this video. Also it reminds me of your old Patreon “how I filmed XYZ” - super helpful if you’re into the BTS. Feel better, Nat!
As a new channel, I relate to this HARD. I have to say, it’s so awesome you’re doing this chilled, relaxed channel. I love that it’s a space to just “create. do.” It’s realistic and that’s the transparency that makes RUclips really cool.
Happy you’re doing this. Happy Nat is doing well. Happy Frankie is out of the sleep regression? Maybe? 🫠
thanks Bri! congrats on starting the channel!
yessss we sleep trained at 10 months again and it finally stuck. it was hell but we are grateful for every night of sleep now :)
Love the excitement again in your eyes!
Finally had my algo feed me the new channel. So glad to have you back on YT. Def here for the new Matt!
We love the janky, the jacket, the funky tone of voice at time. Here for allllll the broll / behind the scenes.
Here is hoping that Nat heals quickly. It is interesting to watch your process as you "try" to shed your tendencies towards strict minimalism. The fact that you feel more joy and creativity proves that the process is worth it and no doubt the outcome will be as well. Loving Bonus D'Avella!
Matt, we always tuned in to see what you were working on. Regardless of what it was. I'm watching these for the same reasons I watched the main Chanel.
I'm glad you're enjoying the process, and we're enjoying the tour too!
Glad you're back, but happier that you got some time off! I struggle with the idea of committing to a paint color but the blue studio is quite inspiring...
This is just great, Matt! Thanks for sharing this more raw side of things; it is great to see just how much effort goes into your work. It makes it feel more attainable for those just starting out.
Here from the newsletter. Thank you for inspiring us to do the things we wanted to do.
Making a working space look good and feel good is so hard!! And it takes trial and error! Love that you are having fun with it. You will find the right balance and it’s going to be so good!!
First, big hugs to Natalie, hope she's ok 🧡
Loving this kind of video, really funny and interesting watching your creative process in the midst of changes. These are the things I struggle with too!
Thank you Matt.
Matt! it's really good to have you back again. Can't wait to see how you've revamped the course. Let us know when that drops!
Super helpful listening to you talking about your backdrop and tech setup. Thanks for sharing your thinking process. 😃
hey matt, I like where you're heading with the chill vlogs style and updates. keep doing what feels right :)
This video is so refreshing. Love the “hair down” era
Pick up Nat from the “hospital”. hmmm, was hospital a British or an Australian accent 😁
“Bonus D’Avella”… we get to hang out and chat with you, thanks for showing us the whole process of what its like from idea to action…loving how the room is coming along btw.
I’m loving this channel. Watcher of the main channel for years but freeform slightly chaotic Matt is great as well. Plus it looks like you’re genuinely having a good time, love it!
Love the bonus channel! Love the bts things! I'm enjoying watching things like this
Love the bonus! And that you are being real and honest…it truly comes through.
Matt! I’m into it 💯!!!
I like watching vlog, sort of raw style videos. 👏🏼
New era of Matt. And I'm here for it!
Can relate to soooo many of those topics 🤯
New matt looks happy ❤️🩹
I needed to watch this, i feel so seen and your thought process is so relatable❤ I'm glad you're sharing this side of things!
Loving the Bonus D'Avella!
Cool to see all the thinking that goes into your setup. I painted my whole appartment white before starting youtube. I wish I had gone for something moodier!
It's so good to see you again, in any version!
I enjoy these videos a lot They feel so down to earth and make me feel inspired to create more again - thank you!
Love this channel already! Please don't feel forced to publish anything or any day. Maybe you can use the channel and the comments to get new ideas, input for existing ideas or just to dump whats going on 🙂
Love this kind of content too! Keep it up Matt!
All The best for Natalie! ❤
We missed you Matt. I'm extra as hell too and I vasilate between that's what makes me me and wtf do I do this to myself. Love this channel. No old timey camera equipment for the background? I'm surprised.
Your authenticity inspires me. I’m on my 7th business over 37 years and I am aching for fresh inspiration.
Thanks for letting your geek tech freak flag fly.
We adore and appreciate you.
Love the energy Matt!
Heyyyyy Matt!
First of all, love and best wishes to Natalie and your youngster 🙏🏻
... nice update. I'm really looking forward to the new course content/videos.... it's only a bonus channel, but I think it's really great to see you vlogging in this way. I don't know how the rest of the community sees it here, but as far as I'm concerned, you could always include something like this on your main channel from time to time. I think it's great!
Good to see you back in this new channel ❤ youtube is not the same without you.
A soft light at like 1% on that background could add a lot of texture. Even a fake window grid like Caleb used to have works wonders. Love these.
I love the Billy Joel - Vienna print. ♥
It's so inspiring to see someone I've been looking up to for so long take the time to re-think their life and do things their own way. I'm sure it must be really scary for you, but it's also really encouraging for us to see you take this leap. We are so ready for Matt 2.0 🤍
Love it! I find myself feeling my background becomes too static and I am often evolving it over time to give it a more ongoing flow. But, I run into the tear down, reiterate through looks, go with it until I get bored with it, and cycle again. Which, as you are experiencing is a whole process. LOL! I'm loving these behind the scenes "bonus" videos! Thanks for sharing!
Your main channel helped me a lot during my worst depressive months in 2023. Those videos were some of the reasons why I had the sudden motivation to change some things in my life and improve myself. Love the main, still love the bonus!
Loving this! Sorry Nat had emergency appendectomy - had the same thing happen in May of last year and was so random and kinda intense/not intense at the same time.
Also loving the studio content - I’m in process of Turing a shed into my own studio/office and taking a lot of inspiration from this.
Love this new Matt version !
These "messy" videos are already way better than many "high quality" videos of some other channels out there 😂😂
The Clutter and the tangled cables were a shock to see, but I totally understand you.
I love how Matt shows B-roll of A-roll, sorry I just found that a funny moment, love you Matt :D
Matt! The background is really good (and people focus on your face not the background;) don't let the perfectionism stop you!
Oh boi oh boi, i feel so understood. This are the kind of problems i deal with on the daily. (Not the wife in the hospital), but how to change things ot perfection, then realize the fun part was creating the space and start optimizing again… it‘s good to have you back and btw. These Vids are lit! Way more relatable
editing desk, then maybe a set up like you had in LA (i think it was LA.) with a round table for interviews? that would leave more floor space in the room and let it feel a little less cramped.
also, i am here for the chaotic energy of bonus matt. love to see and the jacket.
Love the new dark cozy industrial cabin swanky wine bar esthetic but just a tad more light would be nice! It might just be my weird eyes, but I was like squinting to see. Thanks for always keeping it real.
How did I only see this just now??? Glad you are(sort of) back!!
This feels like a polished TikTok, without the autoplay on crack. Me likey
Loving the new space! Have you considered putting a lamp in that corner? Maybe like a standing lamp with an Edison exposed bulb? It will help with illuminating the wall paper more and bring light into the space. Another thought I had (not sure how feasible) was making the hair light vertical in the corner- would add a cool interesting piece and might show more surface area of the wallpaper.
The thing I like most about your videos is the bright and clean look. Not sure if I dig this dark moody vibe.. but let’s see. Keep up the great work 👍🏻
As an author and general creative person I feel this struggle on a deep level. It’s not right until it’s right and there’s no words to express the wrongness or rightness of something. Love the blue though. Hope Natalie is okay. Had my appendix out last year (also emergency) so I can relate. Not fun. Just make sure she rests even when she’s fine and doesn’t need to. Trust me, she does 😂
Loving this new chaotic(my wife is in the hospital and my baby is somewhere but I better get back to them both or my internet stranger friends will think I’m a crazy husband) Matt era! You’re doing better than you think Matt! Until next time!
That laid back chair exhale/scream... So relatable.
im here for the Atem mini! Great piece to add to the kit!
Matt sounds like he's breaking out of the accidental "Matt D version of minimalism" box he got stuck in. He's free! Keep making the unpolished stuff.
Thanks Matt for this video and believe me, we missed you a lot. . Take care of yourself and your family.. Cheers
I love plants too! Something green and leafy in the corner (i like how that word sounds leafy)
Wooi Hooooo Super Pumped For Upcoming Course 👀❤️
Been a fan for years and I'm looking forward to your journey even now. Different vibe but I'm all about it! THANK YOU for the time and love you've put into your videos. You've always been inspiring and one of the very few creators where I watch the video from beginning to end.
I have my own start-up video company (I really should've started years ago) and been learning about what I do/don't like lol. It's def a lot more than I thought... so I can't imagine what you went through to get where you are at today.
Hoping for the best for you and your family. Stay healthy, as I'm learning that more now, and continue to inspire. I subscribed! Looking forward to your videos!
Maybe some kind of floor light reflector or a neon bright light asmr type, maybe?
I am into the change :) I feel like we are in some secret club who loves Matt! Hope Nat recovers nicely. Good for you Matt, do what you are passionate about
Hadn’t even realised it was ‘Bonus’ Matt. There’s me thinking it was ‘main channel’ Matt.
I’m here for it all 🎉
Matt ... good to see you smiling again!
"Are we talkin' legit, or you're just talkin' shit"
New Slogan
Wrote it down 🔥