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86turbodsl
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ha. Who'd want to see my ugly mug and hand waving? I'd have to This Old Tony it. Plus where do i find THAT extra time?
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bulletpruf
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Good point. There is a LOT of extra time involved. Filming slows down all my projects significantly, as I work on getting the lighting right, having a lucid explanation of what I'm doing, re-shooting scenes over and over, etc. But the real time **** is editing. I'd say it usually takes 5+ hours of editing for a 20 minute video. If your focus is purely productivity, YT isn't for you. But I still think you'd have an excellent following if you decided to go that route.
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86turbodsl
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So what's the price of entry? Camera and tripod? Already have powerhouse computer. Photogenic face, not as much, lol
bulletpruf
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Lemme see...I have a pretty good camera - Canon M50 - set me back $500. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...for-vlogging-youtube-content-creating.480176/
I use a relatively inexpensive ($15) lavalier microphone that I picked up from Amazon.
I also have a few GoPro type cameras and a drone, but don't use either. At least not yet.
I have an inexpensive tripod ($30?) and a pair of inexpensive lights that I haven't used yet.
I have a subscription to Epidemic Sound for my copyright free music ($5 or $10 per month?), as well as a subscription to Canva.com for creating thumbnails (also $5 or $10 per month).
I use a relatively inexpensive ($15) lavalier microphone that I picked up from Amazon.
I also have a few GoPro type cameras and a drone, but don't use either. At least not yet.
I have an inexpensive tripod ($30?) and a pair of inexpensive lights that I haven't used yet.
I have a subscription to Epidemic Sound for my copyright free music ($5 or $10 per month?), as well as a subscription to Canva.com for creating thumbnails (also $5 or $10 per month).
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86turbodsl
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What sort of content would people want to see? Flailing in my mess i can't see being much interest, unless it'd be like those hoarder shows... HA!
bulletpruf
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Good question! I thought I'd get a lot of traffic from stuff like my "first start in 20 years" 1972 Bronco video, but that hasn't generated much interest. I'm getting more action/views on my tech stuff, like rebuilding the Dana 60. I suspect it will be the same with the ZF-5 trans and 1356 transfer case build.
In other words, you'd get plenty of views and subscribers for stuff like what you're doing with your daughter's car, installing a trans in the VW, etc. If you resurrected a Fairlane, you could do videos on each step - fuel system, brakes, getting engine running, trans, suspension, interior, etc. You'd also generate plenty of views/subscribers from your waste oil burner fiasco....errr.....project
My perspective -- I'm going to be turning wrenches anyway, I might as well film it. Yes, it does take more time, but it also keeps me on task -- instead of taking a frolic and detour for a few weekends wrenching on my vintage chainsaws, I stay on task with the F350 because I am trying to post 2 or 3 videos a month to keep the channel going, build up my subscribers, and keep folks interested.
Wild-assed guess - if you started filming what you're doing and posted 2x videos per month of tech stuff, you'd hit 1,000 subscribers within a year, and as long as you have 4,000 viewing hours (you should as long as your videos aren't 2 minutes long), you'd start getting paid. It wouldn't be much at first - maybe $150 per month, but with 10k subscribers, it would be maybe $2k per month, and 10k isn't an unreasonable goal.
I think I'll hit 1,000 subs after about 7 months of effort, but I did get a jump start with my quasi-viral (168k views and 380 subscribers) short video of 4 baby armadillos tearing up my backyard. If I didn't have that, I think it would take me 10 or so months.
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86turbodsl
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Well if that's what people are after, i'm golden, ha! I have enough projects here to last the rest of my lifetime.
bulletpruf
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Might as well monetize your projects and get paid to turn wrenches in your free time...
macgyver37
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If I recall correctly Adam Booth said a few years ago that he tried to video stuff in one take so as to minimize how much he had to go through and edit. He said it saved a bunch of time. To do that though you need to plan at least a little and be ok with what you get. Since then I see he has upped the production value some, but he is also doing it fulltime now and can spend more time on it if he wants to.
Rule of thumb I keep hearing is 1 hour of editing per minute of finished video. I put up a couple videos of a job I ran on my cnc and all I did was trim out the extra dead time before and after the cycle and then I added some text to explain some details and it took alot longer than I had hoped. I'd hope I would get faster if I did it more than once but even that glimpse into it kinda killed my youtube dreams
I'll probably still do one every once in awhile just to get a record of it. I have put up some of a couple machines I have sold just to show the buyer that it works etc, I know one was the difference in the guy buying it as he told me when he came to get it. It was a 10 hr drive so it was nice to have the extra look from the video.
Rule of thumb I keep hearing is 1 hour of editing per minute of finished video. I put up a couple videos of a job I ran on my cnc and all I did was trim out the extra dead time before and after the cycle and then I added some text to explain some details and it took alot longer than I had hoped. I'd hope I would get faster if I did it more than once but even that glimpse into it kinda killed my youtube dreams
I'll probably still do one every once in awhile just to get a record of it. I have put up some of a couple machines I have sold just to show the buyer that it works etc, I know one was the difference in the guy buying it as he told me when he came to get it. It was a 10 hr drive so it was nice to have the extra look from the video.
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86turbodsl
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So what is the lever on that statistic? Faster computer? I'm not up on what editing looks like. I've tried it a couple times, but didn't go very far with it. I would think it's just clipping and splicing together, but maybe there's more to it.If I recall correctly Adam Booth said a few years ago that he tried to video stuff in one take so as to minimize how much he had to go through and edit. He said it saved a bunch of time. To do that though you need to plan at least a little and be ok with what you get. Since then I see he has upped the production value some, but he is also doing it fulltime now and can spend more time on it if he wants to.
Rule of thumb I keep hearing is 1 hour of editing per minute of finished video. I put up a couple videos of a job I ran on my cnc and all I did was trim out the extra dead time before and after the cycle and then I added some text to explain some details and it took alot longer than I had hoped. I'd hope I would get faster if I did it more than once but even that glimpse into it kinda killed my youtube dreams
I'll probably still do one every once in awhile just to get a record of it. I have put up some of a couple machines I have sold just to show the buyer that it works etc, I know one was the difference in the guy buying it as he told me when he came to get it. It was a 10 hr drive so it was nice to have the extra look from the video.
bulletpruf
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A faster computer won't likely make a bunch of difference in editing speed, but you'll need a decent computer. A video is often 20 gigabytes, so if you'll need a large hard drive (I think mine is 500 gb?), a large external HD (I think mine is 2 tb?), or both.
As for the editing process, since I often have numerous takes of the same scene, first step is selecting the right one. Once I have them all selected (maybe a dozen for a 25 minute video?), I start working in the software that I use - Final Cut Pro. That's when I snip the extra footage, fast forward through boring parts, add music, add text, and add transitions. Lots of helpful how-to guides on how to edit YT video out there, too.
No way in hell do I spend 1 hour per minute, but it might be 1 hour per 5 minutes. Worst ones for me are when I have multiple cameras running (hard to keep track of what footage is what) but I no longer do that. I just film with one camera.
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86turbodsl
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Ok, that makes sense. I have a pretty beefy workstation, 12 cores, lots of ram, but i think only 4TB in that machine. I do have a 27TB server though () on a gigabit network. I'm going to have to get a camera first i guess. Read some reviews this morning, not sure i want anything as delicate as a DSLR or similar in my shop environment. Leaning towards one of the newer gopros. If i knock it over or drop it, i won't be wasting a $500 camera. I won't be doing 4K for anything. 1080p is plenty for this type of video i think. I am not sure i like the wide angle lens for the work i plan to do though.
What may limit me is that anything i edit with is going to be Linux based. I'm not going to go down the M$ path for any reason.
) on a gigabit network. I'm going to have to get a camera first i guess. Read some reviews this morning, not sure i want anything as delicate as a DSLR or similar in my shop environment. Leaning towards one of the newer gopros. If i knock it over or drop it, i won't be wasting a $500 camera. I won't be doing 4K for anything. 1080p is plenty for this type of video i think. I am not sure i like the wide angle lens for the work i plan to do though.What may limit me is that anything i edit with is going to be Linux based. I'm not going to go down the M$ path for any reason.
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bulletpruf
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Ok, that makes sense. I have a pretty beefy workstation, 12 cores, lots of ram, but i think only 4TB in that machine. I do have a 27TB server though (
What may limit me is that anything i edit with is going to be Linux based. I'm not going to go down the M$ path for any reason.
You can take pretty damn good video with your phone or with a GoPro type camera.
One lesson I have learned - use a microphone. Folks will tolerate grainy images but not lousy audio. I did my first videos a few years ago with an older camera and no external mic. Video is fine, but the audio *****! Just get a $15 lavalier microphone from Amazon and you'll be fine.
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86turbodsl
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Yes, a wireless lapel mike is definitely in the plan. I can't stand lousy audio on vids. I prefer nice clear video, but i will watch if grainy. I'm starting to wrap my head around how many vids i could make with my project load. It's .... daunting....
bulletpruf
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Between daily drivers, your truck, the Fairlanes, the waste oil contraption, the forklift, garden tractor(s), etc, you have a bunch of potential content.
I'm in the same boat - once the truck is done, I'll start on the musclecar and Bronco projects, and it will take a least a few years to get through it all.
I haven't seen any affordable wireless lapel mics. The one I use has a wire and it's fine. The wireless ones that I see are big bulky suckers.
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86turbodsl
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If it's not wireless, doesn't that imply a wire running to your camera?
bulletpruf
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Yes. There's a 20' long wire from the lapel mike to the camera. Hasn't caused any issues at this point, sound is great, and it's simple to operate, so I haven't upgraded to wireless yet. If you look closely at my videos (all except for Bronco videos) you may be able to see the wire in the intro and closing scenes.
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86turbodsl
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I see it!
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Got the audi trans reassmbled to the engine tonight. That was a chore! Lots of wiggling.
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86turbodsl
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Picked up a Gopro 10 Black gently used to get started last night. Should have it in a few days and will see about getting started. Maybe if i am generating content it will keep me more on point. Who knows. My daughter has volunteered (unasked!) to help film and edit.
bulletpruf
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Generating content definitely keeps me on task.
Having help with filming and editing would be awesome!
Johanfpa
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I'm looking forward to your content 86turbodsl, I'll be subscribing!
Strouty
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I tried to get Chuck to help film, he chewed on the camera....
macgyver37
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Now that I think about it, my number probably came from school where they were teaching with the intent for TV level quality. In the little bit I have done, I think it could easily be that much if you include all the aspects of higher level production quality where you have intro graphics and music, all the transitions nice, music to match the scene, outros, credits etc.
The nice thing about you tube is that the content usually is special enough that the TV level extras aren't needed unless you are looking to draw a huge audience.
The nice thing about you tube is that the content usually is special enough that the TV level extras aren't needed unless you are looking to draw a huge audience.
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86turbodsl
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Ordered a bluetooth wireless lapel mic and a tripod. I *think* that will get me started. Now going out to see why the forklift is now pidgeon toed.
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Well, i took a look at the big forklift. Found lots of loose bolts/nuts. The nut and washer on the powered side of the box was hitting the splines, preventing it from tightening fully, so that arm was loose. That side is the one that's got the spool and cylinder pushing on it. so i welded 2 washers together and was able to get it tightened up. Then jacked up the counterweight and recentered the other side. Tightened everything down and it drove great across the yard after that. Then it skipped teeth again. I think there must be a broken tooth on one of the sector gears. They're available, but expensive. I can live with it for right now, it'll get fixed once that comes in the shop for a clutch this winter.
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86turbodsl
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I bought a bunch of Audi parts on Friday, a crazy amount really, 2 6 speed manuals, 3 diffs, and driveshafts. I started palletizing them to throw them on shelves, but i have to move a crazy amount of stuff to throw them up on pallet racking in the leanto. Long term project. then i started putting tools away in the shop. Getting ready for the next phase of the build.
Strouty
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I feel your pain. Hope the weather is treating you well.
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86turbodsl
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Supposedly it's going to turn cold tommorow. so today will be the big crunch.
Strouty
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I have rain headed in tomorrow, so I am doing the same, good luck!
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86turbodsl
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So today did not go well at all. After we got home from church and groceries this afternoon, i made lunch and we went out and pulled 5 bales of hay out from the center of the lean-to. Stuck them stacked over in front of the detroit. Good thing too. More on that in a min.. We setup another set of pallet rack and shelves, then cut stringers and a shelf for it. Threw 2 pallets of transmissions on the shelf and then noticed the forklift was really having trouble steering. I managed to shove it over by the shop door and just barely. Just about roached the clutch doing it too. The steer tires are full lock pidgeon toed opposite each other. Jacked up the counterweight and started investigating. Full free movement on the non-cylinder side. So how this thing works is a factory Oliver 550 steering gear, with the steering shaft pulled and capped. The steering gear just keeps the wheels aligned. On the passenger side, a spool valve directs fluid to a big cylinder which shoves on the steering arm on that side with a big welded bracket. I started by pulling the cap off that side, exposing the sector gear teeth. i fully expected them to be knocked off. Nope. Looked great. Puzzling, because that's the typical failure on a saginaw gear. So i started pulling pitman arms off. The problem was soon apparent. The sector gear splines and pitman splines on the passenger / powered side are completely sheared off. I also noticed after a while looking at everything, that the pitman arm with the problem has a big fat weld running all the way around it. So, it's happened before. Makes sense, as a single cylinder shoving all that force through the sector gears into the other side and wheel would be a big stress on it. The latest version of Oliver power steering moved to cylinders on both sides and cross connected. I think i'm going to re-engineer it to that. Don't have to change the design of the spool or anything, just mount cylinders on both sides. That should not be too hard. I don't get out cheap though. I need a new sector gear, new pitman arm and 2 cylinders with hoses. At least it will be tight steering once again. Sigh.
In the meantime, we ran to town, grabbed 2 big tarps and tossed them over the bale stacks sitting outside. I'm hoping i can get all this stuff done before the real weather hits and we get snowed in. Once we get some deep snow, nothing is going anywhere.
The forklift is close enough to the shop that i can get the stick leads out there, so at least there's that.
In the meantime, we ran to town, grabbed 2 big tarps and tossed them over the bale stacks sitting outside. I'm hoping i can get all this stuff done before the real weather hits and we get snowed in. Once we get some deep snow, nothing is going anywhere.
The forklift is close enough to the shop that i can get the stick leads out there, so at least there's that.
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LutzTD
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forklifts..... great when they're great, but heck when they get old. sounds like you have a handle on it
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86turbodsl
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I've found new and used sectors, and only used pitman arms. That makes sense.
Cylinders probably need to be new. What a pain. I don't need added projects.
Cylinders probably need to be new. What a pain. I don't need added projects.
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86turbodsl
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The hits just keep on comin...
My kid hit a deer this morning in his cherry 95 F150. Casualties look like core support, radiator, grill, ac condensor, fan shroud, headlight.
Whee.....
My kid hit a deer this morning in his cherry 95 F150. Casualties look like core support, radiator, grill, ac condensor, fan shroud, headlight.
Whee.....
bimmer1980
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Uufda..... That ***** about the kids truck. Any insurance help on that? I know you guys have really high insurance rates...
Regardless it ***** that it will end up being another project... especially after all the work you have already put into it.
Regardless it ***** that it will end up being another project... especially after all the work you have already put into it.
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86turbodsl
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Yeah, no insurance other than required. No collision. WAY too much for collision in this state. He's paying out of pocket. Right now we think about 1000 USD and free labor.
Hey, free content right???
Hey, free content right???
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86turbodsl
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Looks like core support is ok. Everything else is toast. C'est la vie right?
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Managed to get the intake manifold off the Audi tonight. Have to clean and prep for paint all the metal lines under it. Had to pound a torx into 4 of the bolts that were stripped. Making progress, if slow. Last of the anticipated parts showed up today. Theoretically, i should be good to go.
SilverJimmy
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Sounds like you could have found your Video Crew! Your son might be a natural.