chazzer
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Could you give my channel a review when you can, Thanks
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnlimitedChazzer
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnlimitedChazzer
Allow me to gaze upon your channel...
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A-GOOFYGOOBER-YA
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If you find the time, I would really appreciate a review!
Klink
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@UnderGroundTank
Your audio sounds a bit muffled and in your "Der Eisendrache AFK Glitch" video, I can hear you bumping the cable of your headset mic. Once more I'm going to advise that you invest in a decent condenser microphone to help give you a nice clear audio signal in comparison to your headset mic.
For the visual branding, it's all over the place. The current channel header is visually 'too busy' with a lot going on. At first glance, most people probably wouldn't even notice the Twitter logo as it blends into the blue background. With branding, don't just think about logos but also think about fonts/typefaces, styles and most importantly colours. Your channel header has a brown and grey rusty look to it while the text in your thumbnails is a simple gradient green. I like that the green in your text matches the green of the eyes in your logo so you may want to emphasise that.
The idea so far for your channel is great - tutorial videos on how to do certain glitches and easter eggs within games. I understand the situation regarding your upload schedule and I wasn't going to comment on the upload inconsistency. When I make criticisms or suggestions about a frequent upload schedule, I'm not only referring to daily uploads. Everyone is different. Some content creators on YouTube have no choice but to release 1-2 videos a day in order to maximise their ad revenue (dependent on their MCN) while others are perfectly happy uploading either once a week or once a month. The 'frequency' with the upload schedule is entirely up to you, the content creator. Choose a schedule that is right for you and do your absolute best to stick to it. It gives your audience a sense of familiarity or something to look forward to.
@gerard loughran
First of all, your son is adorable.
Second, if you plan on monetising your videos at any point in the future you need to stop using copy written music. Even with just a sample the music labels will be on your proverbial a**e. There are plenty of resources for royalty free music although for some places, be prepared to pay for each license (dependent on which site you use). The most popular resource I've seen being used is Incompetech (http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/), although I quite like and use AudioJungle often (http://audiojungle.net/).
From a branding perspective it's very inconsistent. What you have in your channel art and in your latest video thumbnail is definitely on the right track and the right idea. Something you might want to consider is getting Lennox to draw images on paper depending on the content of the video ("Lennox, draw minions!") and then scanning them in and using them as thumbnails. You can get him to draw the channel art as well.
With your fonts/typefaces, try and keep them consistent. Looking at your thumbnails, channel art and the text you use in your videos, you have at least 7-8 different fonts/typefaces and all treated in different styles. Pick a font/typeface that is very playful, almost childlike to suit the 'Daddy Daycare' theme and use just that.
Good luck with the channel and more importantly, have fun doing it!
@LunaNoshi
I admire your dedication. You've been doing this for over 3 years and I'm happy to see that you haven't given up on it.
You need to save up and invest in a condenser microphone. In addition your audio mixing is all over the place. In your "How Good is Your Color Vision?" video you're barely audible and then in your "The Bush n' Bait" video it's a lot louder (although still quite soft). You need to mix your audio so that your volume is level, your vocals more so than game volume.
I definitely like your branding and it is consistent with your channel header, logo sting and end card. My only criticism is that your branding isn't incorporated at all into your thumbnails (although some thumbnails have the same pink colour). You might want to consider adding a logo into your thumbnails (the lollipop perhaps?) or at least incorporate more pink into them.
Keep the branding consistent, clean up the audio and above all else, remain persistent. It may not seem like it now but your persistence will pay off.
@chazzer
Audio is inconsistent. There are times where your audio peaks (goes into the red) which never good for a recording and other times where the music is completely loud compared to everything else (Rainbow 6 Siege video).
Branding is also inconsistent. The channel header is uninspired and is similar to another channel I've reviewed in this thread. There is abolutely nothing unique about it apart from the logo you've slapped on it. On the topic of the logo, it looks incredibly cheap. Thumbnails also need a lot of work. It's great you've incorporated your logo in them but the text and treatments you've added to them are unreadable.
Your channel is still young so there's more than enough time for improvement. You're on the right path but you need to work on it a lot more.
@A-GOOFYGOOBER-YA
Your logo and thumbnail text for your last 4 videos are great. It's a shame it's not used within the channel header. Once again, consistency is the key to branding.
For the videos you may want to consider getting a higher quality camera/webcam. It'll make the videos more visually appealing.
That's pretty much it. You've got talent and now you just need to make more videos.
Your audio sounds a bit muffled and in your "Der Eisendrache AFK Glitch" video, I can hear you bumping the cable of your headset mic. Once more I'm going to advise that you invest in a decent condenser microphone to help give you a nice clear audio signal in comparison to your headset mic.
For the visual branding, it's all over the place. The current channel header is visually 'too busy' with a lot going on. At first glance, most people probably wouldn't even notice the Twitter logo as it blends into the blue background. With branding, don't just think about logos but also think about fonts/typefaces, styles and most importantly colours. Your channel header has a brown and grey rusty look to it while the text in your thumbnails is a simple gradient green. I like that the green in your text matches the green of the eyes in your logo so you may want to emphasise that.
The idea so far for your channel is great - tutorial videos on how to do certain glitches and easter eggs within games. I understand the situation regarding your upload schedule and I wasn't going to comment on the upload inconsistency. When I make criticisms or suggestions about a frequent upload schedule, I'm not only referring to daily uploads. Everyone is different. Some content creators on YouTube have no choice but to release 1-2 videos a day in order to maximise their ad revenue (dependent on their MCN) while others are perfectly happy uploading either once a week or once a month. The 'frequency' with the upload schedule is entirely up to you, the content creator. Choose a schedule that is right for you and do your absolute best to stick to it. It gives your audience a sense of familiarity or something to look forward to.
@gerard loughran
First of all, your son is adorable.
Second, if you plan on monetising your videos at any point in the future you need to stop using copy written music. Even with just a sample the music labels will be on your proverbial a**e. There are plenty of resources for royalty free music although for some places, be prepared to pay for each license (dependent on which site you use). The most popular resource I've seen being used is Incompetech (http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/), although I quite like and use AudioJungle often (http://audiojungle.net/).
From a branding perspective it's very inconsistent. What you have in your channel art and in your latest video thumbnail is definitely on the right track and the right idea. Something you might want to consider is getting Lennox to draw images on paper depending on the content of the video ("Lennox, draw minions!") and then scanning them in and using them as thumbnails. You can get him to draw the channel art as well.
With your fonts/typefaces, try and keep them consistent. Looking at your thumbnails, channel art and the text you use in your videos, you have at least 7-8 different fonts/typefaces and all treated in different styles. Pick a font/typeface that is very playful, almost childlike to suit the 'Daddy Daycare' theme and use just that.
Good luck with the channel and more importantly, have fun doing it!
@LunaNoshi
I admire your dedication. You've been doing this for over 3 years and I'm happy to see that you haven't given up on it.
You need to save up and invest in a condenser microphone. In addition your audio mixing is all over the place. In your "How Good is Your Color Vision?" video you're barely audible and then in your "The Bush n' Bait" video it's a lot louder (although still quite soft). You need to mix your audio so that your volume is level, your vocals more so than game volume.
I definitely like your branding and it is consistent with your channel header, logo sting and end card. My only criticism is that your branding isn't incorporated at all into your thumbnails (although some thumbnails have the same pink colour). You might want to consider adding a logo into your thumbnails (the lollipop perhaps?) or at least incorporate more pink into them.
Keep the branding consistent, clean up the audio and above all else, remain persistent. It may not seem like it now but your persistence will pay off.
@chazzer
Audio is inconsistent. There are times where your audio peaks (goes into the red) which never good for a recording and other times where the music is completely loud compared to everything else (Rainbow 6 Siege video).
Branding is also inconsistent. The channel header is uninspired and is similar to another channel I've reviewed in this thread. There is abolutely nothing unique about it apart from the logo you've slapped on it. On the topic of the logo, it looks incredibly cheap. Thumbnails also need a lot of work. It's great you've incorporated your logo in them but the text and treatments you've added to them are unreadable.
Your channel is still young so there's more than enough time for improvement. You're on the right path but you need to work on it a lot more.
@A-GOOFYGOOBER-YA
Your logo and thumbnail text for your last 4 videos are great. It's a shame it's not used within the channel header. Once again, consistency is the key to branding.
For the videos you may want to consider getting a higher quality camera/webcam. It'll make the videos more visually appealing.
That's pretty much it. You've got talent and now you just need to make more videos.
MrMauriceTL
Random Let's Play Gamer!
Would love to get a honest review from you! Let me know what I can improve, because there is always room to improve my channel! 
Klink
I've Got It
@MrMauriceTL
Branding for your channel is good. You've got your logo in everything - avatar, channel header and thumbnails. The videos without thumbnails still have your face somewhere within them which emphasises that the channel is about you.
Your microphone sounds relatively low quality despite being a condenser microphone (maybe?). Seeing as your channel is a 'Let's Play' channel you need to nail vocal audio. If you haven't already, save up some cash and invest in a decent microphone and pop filter.
The videos are edited quite well. Everything is pretty much on the right track except for the audio. Improve the audio quality and your channel will do fine.
Branding for your channel is good. You've got your logo in everything - avatar, channel header and thumbnails. The videos without thumbnails still have your face somewhere within them which emphasises that the channel is about you.
Your microphone sounds relatively low quality despite being a condenser microphone (maybe?). Seeing as your channel is a 'Let's Play' channel you need to nail vocal audio. If you haven't already, save up some cash and invest in a decent microphone and pop filter.
The videos are edited quite well. Everything is pretty much on the right track except for the audio. Improve the audio quality and your channel will do fine.
LifeAsEmilee
Member
gerard loughran
I've Got It
Thank you for the review really do appreciate that! Ill take it all on board.
The couple of music clips I used which are copy righted. I've seen bigger YouTube channels use clips and full songs is it a big issue if u use just a small a snippet?
Thank you
The couple of music clips I used which are copy righted. I've seen bigger YouTube channels use clips and full songs is it a big issue if u use just a small a snippet?
Thank you
TVJunkie93
I've Got It
When you get a chance, I'd love your thoughts on my product. I'm more concerned with making sure the production values (logo, intro, green screen background, music/audio blending) is as good as it can be, and any feedback on how you think I could better market my product. Many thanks in advance!
UnderGroundTank
Active Member
First off thank you for the detail review.
I wouldn't know why it sound muffled I have a pretty good Samson Go USB condenser microphone. The cable bumbing was my room mate messing around with the cables trying to find his controller cable -.- Im still trying to figure out everything graphically but I will work on all of that.
MrMauriceTL
Random Let's Play Gamer!
Ah okay, thanks for the feedback buddy! I do have a Blue Snowball Mic and a Pop Filter, maybe I am recording my voice in the wrong settings? Or do you think I should get another mic?
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