Being content with what you make?

Many people take the 'quality' threshold way too seriously.

In the grand scheme of things, making videos doesn't mean anything. You're not making the next HD blockbuster for a new generation. Fine-tuning everything and overproducing a video, you can easily take the character from it.

My videos are deemed (by me and many others I'm sure) as 'rough-and-ready' - not through choice but limitations of what I use. I know, personally, I'd change things but I can't, and probably never will.

Some people are getting carried away with themselves as 'expert' critics and saying you need to do this or that - it isn't any of their business is it? If you like what you do - do it. Since when did anyone else ever know what was best for us, really?
 
Yes, this is something I definitely experienced a lot. I hate watching my past videos because I always find little bits that I think I should have done differently or small editing mistakes. But I guess you can only learn from every mistake you make, plus there's never going to be the perfect video to upload otherwise.
 
I am happy with what I create with the means that are available to me. I want to get a sony photocamera with a few lenses with video capability (and the depth of field action). So 100% satisfied? I don't think I'll ever be satisfied. I want to continue to push the envelope and increase my quality.
 
Oh yeah. Sometimes I don't like my own stuff. Which is odd because the longer I've had it up or started to edit them I start to like them more. No idea why, I guess a lack of confidence in my content and some worry that people won't like it. When in fact today I actually saw someone showing one of my videos to someone else and they asked me to make more.
 
CynicalChinchilla said:
Since when did anyone else ever know what was best for us, really?
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I know what you're trying to say--you do have to trust your instincts and follow your heart. And nothing teaches better than our own experiences.

But, we can learn from others, and at least listen. Especially people who have made mistakes and found a way to succeed. Those are the ones who interest me the most. Luck can't be learned, but skills can be.
 
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Honestly, the quote you had from Markiplier is a standard I've held for myself ever since I've heard it. I grade myself so harshly, not because I hate my work but because that is how I push myself to be better. Luckily my channel consist of three people. For a few months now I have been the main editor. And they encouraged me to continue editing with the effort that I have. But that's the way I strive to make myself better. My work is never going to be good enough, because it could always be better.
 
When I made videos on my vlog channel, I felt that everything was very fake and forced. I didn't really have any motivation to make them except for the fact that I "had to". I wasn't enjoying it, so I just stopped and focused on my main channel. But I think I've found what I want to do with my vlog channel and I'm actually excited about it.
 
Thanks for all of the responses everyone! It's always interesting to hear the input and personal experiences that others have.
 
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