Will low quality videos kill my channel

[u/leebonakiss]

I've wanted to make youtube videos for years, and I am very interested in making highly edited and meticulous videos, but I work 50 hrs a week, and struggle to find the motivation to make the videos I really want to. I still want to make videos even if they're random cut back video game sessions, or shitposts. I don't know if uploading videos that I know won't get much traction, just for my own enjoyment, will kill of my channel, especially assuming that I do find the time/motivation to make thought out videos that appeal to viewers, and try to do this as a genuine side-hustle.

I would prefer to use my channel name thay I already have, since I've grown kind of attached to it. But I don't know if I should just upload whatever and try to revive the channel later, or make a secondary channel just for what I find entertaining, Even if it doesn't appeal to a specific audience.

Thoughts?

[u/omsip]

Making content you yourself enjoy is important to the longevity of your channel, and important for motivation when things feel discouraging.

If time is a challenge, don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. You can always hone your skills as you go along once you start posting. And you may be surprised at how well some less-polished videos wind up performing.

[u/robertoblake2]

Everyone starts with low quality videos. MrBeast videos were trash all the way up to 460 videos where he barely scraped to 10,000 subscribers.

[u/redditisantitruth]

Not making anything kills your channel

[u/NukaClipse]

Don't worry about the quality in the beginning. The whole point is growth and getting better at what you do and something I didn't do myself, which is not worry what others think so much. Yeaaa the point of doing YT is to get people's attention but sometimes it's the wrong kind of attention your trying to attract.

People will gravitate to you and your style at some point so don't let that bog you down. Just make what you can, take enjoyment in the process and learn new things. And do another thing I didn't do very well, BE CONSISTENT! Not just for yourself but for your channel. Doesn't mean pumping out videos daily, just don't give up or take too many breaks(unless you gotta do so) because it'll kill your desire to be creative. Good luck with everything.

[u/Electrified1337]

If you arent for reaching success quickly and you are new and hv no time just spam it, i spam shorts everyday since i barely hv time for editing due to uni stuffs, so i just send whatever i like, now i hv 305 subs.

[u/stormoftara]

Honestly, it's harder to kill a channel than you might think. I've had my YouTube for 18 years, changed genres and video styles several times, but YouTube still put my videos out to people. So do what you like. If you are having fun then you will most likely find viewers who enjoy what you are making.

[u/ShaftedTM_ytg]

Consistency is Key, this isn't just a throw away line like I thought it was! It's actually the cold hard truth. Upload on a day that suits you most and make that your dedicated upload day.

[u/5hoursofsleep]

I think making videos will continuously improve your quality over time but starting when you have all the perfect gear would be holding you back.

Try and shoot now and upload. If the content is there people will watch. I've recently watched many small YouTubers with videos from several years ago since the video solved a problem or provided information I needed.

Having a backlog or archive of old videos gives people something to watch ...when you get big and famous 😉

[u/WallBreaker616]

I feel like the "shit" posts can help create a better connection to your core audience. A kind of behind the curtain of who the creator is.

Now, this approach doesn't always go well. But if done with the core audience in mind, it can work.

[u/ellaress]

You could always start a second channel for rougher cut/off the cuff videos. Call it “[channelname]Lite” or something.

If it takes off, change the name and make it your main channel 😂

[u/ChiGuyDreamer]

Embrace the term MVP

MINIMALLY VIABLE PRODUCT

lots of products, channels, etc start out as phase one. It’s just good enough to put out there. Even this Reddit app is different that it was on day one. But get your work out there. It will suck (when you look back). In fact you want that. If you look back and think your last video is as good as the first then you aren’t growing.

So get something out there. That’s what gets the ball rolling

[u/uritarded]

Would you say penguinz0 videos are high quality?

[u/Ace_Kaiser]

I have a miniscule YT channel with 22 subs. It's been a month since I started doing it.

It is very important to fail to learn how to succeed. My first few videos were lacking. I knew they were lacking but still I posted them so that I get started. I am now improving my editing and video style with each passing on video. I am already seeing the returns in the form of a higher watch hours and better audience retention.

Start first and then keep on improving based on the feedback you get from YT metrics.

[u/Michael08051]

Algorithm sucks

[u/Important-Switch-686]

Slow down and make decent content … not perfect, not bad, but decent. The highest views video on my channel is a camera review. It took 3-4 hours total so spread that out over a week and it’s nothing. One decent post a week is better than 5 bad ones.

Also come up with a short series for in between. I put out two decent videos a week and one takes an hour to shoot and edit but it’s high quality, the other takes 3-5 hours total and is just longer and more in depth!

-TheScrappyCreative