My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS

This recording workflow is dumb, expensive, and overkill… but it’s mine. I have two 4K cameras plugged in to capture cards. I have an XLR setup with a Shure SM7B. I have lights I control with my Stream Deck. The nexus point for this all is my MacBook Pro running OBS. You’d think, OBS isContinue reading “My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS”

Why Not To Pursue Brand Deals

Making money is important for turning your creative pursuits into your career, but money isn’t the only factor to consider.

This post will discuss reasons why you might not want to pursue sponsorships in their entirety or particular brand deals on a case-by-case basis.

Monetize Your Content Without Brand Deals – #GetSponsored

It’s a lot easier to go full time as a creator the more sources of income your content generates.

Many people pursue sponsorships to supplement that income, but there are many more ways to monetize your content without brand deals.

Using Clickbait for Good

This isn’t clickbait, but it’s about clickbait. First, what is clickbait? Clickbait is a modern term for a sensationalized message designed to drive clicks or increase views, but the concept of sensationalism to drive traffic has existed for over 100 years in journalism. We don’t need to go into detail, but the point is sensationalizedContinue reading “Using Clickbait for Good”

Why Isn’t My Channel Growing?

Just about everybody whose growth has slowed down, stopped, or reversed asks this question. Why isn’t my channel growing? I know I asked it many a time whenever I stagnated, and after 2 years of making videos with minimal growth and over a year of not making videos to look back on it with freshContinue reading “Why Isn’t My Channel Growing?”