Can I get some criticism on my branding If you would be so kind.

[jonahjowo]

my link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF7s00ilN4MZDwt1a1o_QA
I need some to know if I'm branding wrong and what i can change thanks
I haven't yet started making the videos I want to because I haven't got a setup yet but i want to get my channel looking good right now. Also if you do watch any videos keep in mind that these videos were created quick so i can see if i liked the format and to get practice at public speaking for class, so my views I say are not very thought out or accurate at the moment. I plan to make better informed content in the future.

 

[Dutchie Abroad]

Firstly, I would like to point out there is 'wrong' branding and 'bad' branding. If your branding is wrong, it means the branding is not representing the actual content, concept or person you're trying to represent. If the branding is bad, the branding does communicate the desired content, concept or person, but in a badly executed way.

I wouldn't say your branding is bad, but it does look a bit flat. I can see you are going for a neon light effect on the letters, but this would be much better executed if you looked up a proper 'light tube' font ( for example, you can use dafont.com). Or you can commission an artist to draw it out for you.

I personally always think of stand up comedians when I see a brick wall and neon letters, but with your titles I can quickly gather you are more of an opinion speaker covering recent things in the news. If that is what you are actually trying to do, your branding is effective, but just needs a bit more polish.

Your thumbnails are really all over the place n.n" Try to find a format you like and stick to that. It makes you thumbnails more recognizable. The photo's of yourself could use better lighting and more expression. The 'Kent State Gun Girl' thumbnail catches my eye the most, with the colourful divide and your pose (again, too dark though). Don't put your name on the thumbnail, instead put a couple of catchy words that cover either the content our your opinion, drawing in the viewer.

Hope this was useful!

 

[jonahjowo]

Firstly, I would like to point out there is 'wrong' branding and 'bad' branding. If your branding is wrong, it means the branding is not representing the actual content, concept or person you're trying to represent. If the branding is bad, the branding does communicate the desired content, concept or person, but in a badly executed way.

I wouldn't say your branding is bad, but it does look a bit flat. I can see you are going for a neon light effect on the letters, but this would be much better executed if you looked up a proper 'light tube' font ( for example, you can use dafont.com). Or you can commission an artist to draw it out for you.

I personally always think of stand up comedians when I see a brick wall and neon letters, but with your titles I can quickly gather you are more of an opinion speaker covering recent things in the news. If that is what you are actually trying to do, your branding is effective, but just needs a bit more polish.

Your thumbnails are really all over the place n.n" Try to find a format you like and stick to that. It makes you thumbnails more recognizable. The photo's of yourself could use better lighting and more expression. The 'Kent State Gun Girl' thumbnail catches my eye the most, with the colourful divide and your pose (again, too dark though). Don't put your name on the thumbnail, instead put a couple of catchy words that cover either the content our your opinion, drawing in the viewer.

Hope this was useful!

Thank you this is very informative I thought the same thing about the letters but I didn't know if it was just me and yeah the thumbnails have been very experimental so the input is really appreciated. Maybe I will think of changing the brick so thanks for that too. This is really helpful thanks.