I’m an instructor in the Chicago suburbs and last weekend I started a Youtube channel offering training tips, drills, etc… I’ve only got a few videos uploaded so far, but the channel is only a week old.
So here I am pimping myself out looking for new subscribers, some likes, any ideas for upcoming videos, things like that. Yes, I know I’ve got a couple too many “umms” in some of these, but what can I say, I’m still camera shy, lol.
I also do advanced rifle/pistol classes and tactical classes, so if anyone’s in the area looking for these types of classes and wants to sign up that’s awesome too.
I’ve got no issue taking criticism - pobody’s nerfect, but let’s not make it a, “Pile on Joe” session. I know I need to work on my video editing skills as well.
One thing that would be helpful is topics or drills for future videos. I’ve already got a lot of drills I want to put in some future videos, but would still like to put additional content on there.
@JoeC … there won’t be single word which criticizes you.
I really admire your move with YT Channel. It is not easy to show yourself in front of thousands viewers, hoping for good reviews and likes… but also accepting stupid or negative comments.
Anyway… you actually found all the things I wanted to point.
this is only my observation from other YT Channels
Try to make something with background noise (other mic, filters or editing). This is the most disturbing part during watching videos.
All other things are good. I, personally, prefer watching and supporting local Instructors. You are also USCCA Instructor, so be sure we will expect you to show us all drills used by USCCA
As you have posted:
but you got a good start ! I’m sure every new video is gonna be better and better.
On my YT channel, I have found that the lighting is a problem but most of all the microphone system. Some have said they can not always hear me on the video. By the way, My videos are on cooking.
Yeah, I’ve always been un-creative, so it’s hard for me to come up with stuff like an intro, outro, or random other stuff in the middle. But I’m trying. And as Homer Simpson told us, trying is the first step towards failure! Thanks, Homer.
Hi Joe, I found this Thread on the Shooter’s Forum in my e-mail at 3:35 A.M. ( Insomniac ) I went and watched the 25 Yard Run video. I’m an Obcessive and I read the info that is beneath the video’s that I watch, At 3:35 I missed that there was the “Show More” for a minute or Two where you comment about the reason for the Drill. I’d like to see a “Comparison” of Before & After. I suggest doing a “At Rest walk up to the target shooting” & cover your shots with the stick on spots. Do your “Run” and end by showing the target at the end of the video to make the point that is the Topic of the Video as a Graphic Representation to end the video.
Hi Pat, thanks for the comment. I will work on one of those videos as a demo, but in the mean time until I’m able to make the video, to see the difference, hold out your hand for a few seconds and see how much it shakes. Then run 25 or 50 yards, with or without some weight (the vest I’m wearing is 20 pounds with no mags on it), and hold out your hand. Probably will be shaking a bit from the adrenaline from running and from your heart beating faster. That’s the gist of the drill.
If you don’t get an idea of how much you can shake with adrenaline flowing and your heart beating then during a violent confrontation you may throw shots one way or another. And remember, you’re responsible for every round that comes out of your gun.
I really do appreciate the comment and suggestion, keep them coming!