Patrons Only Video: Techmoan September 2016 Update.
An exclusive video just for Patrons. A rambling chat that includes an update on a few of the things I’m currently working on.
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Comments (45)
It was such a nice thing you did for 8-bit Guy with the puppet outro and everything. Unfortunate that he did not put in a link to your channel in the description. -Edit-
I guess he just forgot...it seems that remarkably few people read anything in the description though. I’ve seen discussions take place in the comments on my videos between half a dozen people wondering what the beeps are at the end of the video and what it could possibly mean, they go back and forth with one another coming up with possible ideas....but ever since the first time I added them (to play in the background of the ‘cards’) there’s been a link in the text box explaining where they came from.
That particular 8-bit Guy video got me into this (Techmoan) channel.
Thanks for these great patron only videos!
Great video Mat. It's nice to see you in your natural habitat, exhibiting natural behaviours!
Love the video. It's kind of like a spy camera catching you while working on the next video ;-)
I liked this video. It is nice to know what is going on. Looking forward to the new intro.
It would be nice to reuse "start button actions" from device reviews you made so far. I think there were plenty of devices you turned on in the past. In each snippet, there is an action (button press, connection establish, basically triggering something) and an reaction. I am noticing that my idea is running far off yours but I think it was worth a try in order to give you something back for that video. ;-)
I was thinking the same thing...the only difficulty is the time it would take to edit the relevant section out of dozens of videos and the fact the older ones are not in 4K. I do like the idea though. Perhaps this button thing isn't the best idea.
I liked that! One of those every so often will keep me on board. A few comments: Do try the start button thing, it sounds OK to me, but what about timing the clicks and edits to the music? And, by the way, change the music if you want to - it's your channel and anyone who stops watching because the music has changed is daft. I too agree with John J. Ramblings are interesting when they are by someone who is interesting. Personally, I watch and support your channel with a small donation because I like the old tech and the weird tech. Can't wait to hear what's on those wires! Things like Dashcam reviews are of no interest whatever - but then, I did however buy a UoPlay gimbal based on your review - so there you go - what do I know? I also appreciate your scripting and editing which I consider to be well above the usual YouTube average. Just keep doing what your'e doing and ramble on to us every so often. Steve. P.S. I also use an RX10 Mk 2
Actually I did kinda like the unscripted ramblings because a lot of the tech you talk about I do find just as fascinating as you do. They might not be within my budget to own them all but after watching your videos it has answered most of what hoped to know. You are the one i credit for my preferred taste in dash-cams and I now own 3. (one I gave to my mom) As for the 'pressing all the on buttons' intro I hate to say it but I'd need watch it first before I could give my opinion, but then again I was never one to give really bad criticism if I don't like it you can guess my opinion if I'm silent about it. Thanks, Scott
Besides Matt, keep on doing what you like with your artistic vision and people will respect it... I do for sure, if you try to pander to the masses and make everyone including the trolls happy, we'll have just another channel posting rubbish about Pokemon...
I agree with John, the reason I tune into your channel is to hear an honest bloke chat about gear that is interesting especially hi-fi. It's like having a pint and shooting it about gadgets, good fun
Thanks John, the thing is, I never know how something will be received...until people see it. Fortunately this video didn't result in a massive drop in Patronage.
Agreed, this is as informative and entertaining as a regular episode. A behind the scenes 'chat at the pub' with the interesting details that we want to hear about. And don't think it's long-winded, the 21 minutes went by far too fast, it's probably time for a new toy/oops/work camera, maybe an AX53? :) Keep in mind this particular audience is the patient, appreciative, and non-critical one. Ramble on!
Matt, I don't think "asshole" is too strong a word to use to describe those that spend their free time harassing those that provide them with free entertainment... I understand why you can't use that... It's like gremlins after midnight... Don't feed the trolls mate
Thanks for this, loved it!
Tres entertaining. What I would say about the intro is, changing something that works for the sake of changing something is always a bad idea. We all know the intro and it does what it's supposed to do. Maybe a precise remake but don't change it. You know what YouTube commenters are like. Changing the end credits will be ok because the cretin posters rarely get that far. Most people post a question before the video is finished or pay so little attention that, even if you rolled the answer they wanted into a tight tube and drop-kicked it into their rectum, they wouldn't notice it.
Interesting behind the scenes video. I am always amazed that you can carry on a interesting string of though on the fly over twenty minutes with only a brief pause. As for the intro. I actually enjoy the flash into the spinning logo without the button presses. However an intro similar to say the amp power up in Back to the future could be intriguing. Not sure how that would work with the equipment you have. Anyway great work and thank you.
I too enjoyed this, thanks!
Hey Matt, great to see the Patreon is working out for you. Bump into you again sometime at the Arndale ;-)
Yes it's definitely helping me out with expenses. It's unlikely I'll run into you again in Manchester, I haven't been there this year. But if I do, I'll say hi.
I'm sure you've already seen this but I've got a similar camera to and you can get a relatively cheap AC adapter so you don't have to worry about the battery dying , I've used it for timelapses but It should work for video as well. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro%C2%AE-Replacement-AC-PW20-Adapter-Description/dp/B0081SGK3Y" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ex-Pro%C2%AE-Replacement-AC-PW20-Adapter-Description/dp/B0081SGK3Y</a>
Even unscripted, You are great to watch. Thanks for many great hours of programs.
Regarding pressing buttons to start, I think it's an good idea, But, not in succession, but all at once, in a grid of, 5x5 or something that makes sense :) (That way we don't have to watch your ugly fingers in 4k ;D )
Hmmm...interesting, I like that idea. My editing package can only do one picture in picture effect though (so just two things at once).
Great video - nice feeling to know that us Patreons are getting something extra. Loved the bit with the Japanese woman talking on your dictaphone. Interesting you should tell us about the 'fembot' picture on your wall. Every time I'd seen it before I had smugly thought that only I knew that it was from the 'Futureworld' movie (or maybe 'Westworld'). Shows how much I know! Anyway, keep up the good work!
It's really a pretty well put together design for a TV show...you're not alone in thinking its from Westworld (and that'll no doubt increase when the new TV series raises its profile) A good number of people also think it's the Sarah Jane robot from Dr Who.
A Great solution to know where you stand in regards to the camera while recording is to place a mirror behind the camera so all you have to do is just look at the mirror.
I now realise that I'd turned off the record light when I first got the camera, as it was reflecting on something I was shooting...I'll have to remember this next time I do a bit to camera.
Love the intro and the music. Hope you don't change it completely although if you do, I'm sure I'll survive and keep watching!
i really enjoyed this , this was great fun
I enjoyed your "brain reboot" at least I'm not the only one that needs to do that occasionally.
I'm surprised that was my only one in this video.
Ahhh what an eeedjit I am. I didn't spot that we could post comments here!
Yay! I enjoyed that. Even if I spent 19:32 of it wondering if that's actually an HP-01 on your wrist...!
I applaud that. A working HP-01 is so much cooler and classier than a $12K Apple Watch Edition.
It would be difficult to film, but the "letters falling off" outro might look good if the camera (and the projector) was pointing straight up at horizontal screen above it. Then the letters would fall towards the camera and past it.
On thing I remember doing now, I also had this idea of the letters falling from the top then landing in position to make up the words. To do this I had the letters upside down , the projected image was also inverted and the camera shooting the video was the right way up. The idea was to flip it in editing. If I remember right, the letters seen in the outro were the ones I shot upside down.
Really appreciate this video. Love the behind the scenes. Would be fine with this stuff not being just for Patreon supporters, but I'm sure you'd lose your mind from all the pedant comments. THAT SAID... Here's my pedant comment: For what it’s worth (absolutely nothing!) the speech at 15 minutes says “This is the date search screen. You can search for a recording here. Currently, Friday, September the 2nd, 2016”
Now that's a handy skill to have. I'm very envious.
loved this video, definitely do more like it in the future when you have time!
I will , it's so much easier doing videos this way. One of my normal style videos of the same length as this would take three or four days to make.
What about doing the intro in Adobe aftereffects?
I wouldn't know where to start...I'm not at all artistic or technically proficient in anything like this.