3 Years on YouTube - this is what I would tell you

[@mattdavella]

Happy birthday my dude!! For the record if someone sends me a raven I will do a collab with them.

[@PeterMcKinnon]

I mean I think I would too LOL

[@DerceinArt]

Holly shit !!! I CANT imagine how a collab bt this two monsters will look like. AWSOME thats for sure

[@YetiLyfChill]

Truth 😂

[@patricecoffee]

Just sent out my raven I guess it will take a couple of days from Europe but it will be well worth it haha ;) love your content Matt :)

[@MrCameraJunkie]

Thanks for the tips, I appreciate all of our hypothetical one on one conversations. 😁👍🏽 Happy Birthday 🥳

[@PeterLindgren1]

Just wanna say Thank you man. You've made it feel possible to do the impossible for a lot of people, myself included. Loved the thumbnail & title tip, it's sure as hell the most important things to get views. You are a huge inspiration my dude, thank you for everything so far and i'm looking forward to what's to come. Oh, and happy birthday!

[@lilafromyoutube]

"There's nothing more satisfying..." than this colour grade. I mean, damn! HAPPY BIRTHDAYYYYY! Also, that cardigan looks SO comfortable, I need it 😭 I was called an influencer the other day and I got chills. Not the good kind, lol.

[@PeterMcKinnon]

This cardigan is like wearing a hug from all your friends and family, all day long

[@KarlRock]

1:23 Don't obsess over the numbers 2:20 Do it for the right reasons 3:53 You don't need a pro setup 7:38 Titles and thumbnails are everything 9:28 Don't ask for shoutouts

[@mohithk6944]

Hey...karl,do u also watch pete's videos🤩

[@start1793]

It’s just you bud. Your charisma is the main reason you blew up, you’re a cool dude and good to listen to. Awesome content as well.

[@intheworldofmari]

Yuuuuppp👍🏻

[@Trevco]

Charisma is 120% of the battle I'm f*cked

[@whyfootball7888]

First time I'm listening to him and he feels so transparent ♥️

[@nottristan1030]

Yea look at us😂

[@EthanTalk]

"You're in the game now, you might as well put forward your best effort." - Peter McKinnon 2019

[@TexpatOTG]

As a 70+ guy, KZbin has given me a hobby that totally fills my days with learning, testing, filming, audio, ...its just great ... certainly keeps you going. Have nearly a 100 videos up now. Some vids I'm happy with some I'm not, but I keep trying to learn and acquire new skills. It's just a great experience and will leave a legacy for my family and friends.

[@lillithcrossing8949]

Thats amazing keep it up! You will get there

[@xaarchangel6642]

Wow I thought I was getting to old to start a channel..... what a dumb thought. Thanks for the motivation dude

[@camilojdz]

That's amazing ngl, keep it up

[@celticwoodworking8706]

Thinking the same thing at age 63, I am to old to start. Thank you , and much success.

[@ericchan8282]

Good on ya. You are a great inspiration.

[@LifeIsATest4TheHereafter]

Video Summary: 5 things i wish i knew when i started a KZbin Channel 1:27 Don't obsess over the numbers: It will drive you crazy 2:21 Do it for the right reasons Or don't do it at all 3:57 You don't need a PRO setup: Start in your bedroom 7:40 Titles & Thumbnails are Everything: Give people a reason to click 9:32 Don't ask for shout-outs Or Collaborations or Handouts 11:08 You need good light + audio: Good Microphone > Good Camera

[@JamaalNoland]

Happy Birthday Peter you are a inspiration to this many people ⬇️ plus more

[@Rax_films]

*an

[@hdavillaflor806]

"If you're starting a channel, welcome to the club. You're a filmmaker." This is how this guy inspires me. Happy Birthday, Pete!😊 Just keep on inspiring people.

[@kellyjensen9425]

HDA Villaflor Agreed. We're all filmmakers AND something else. I may do auto content but I relate to any other content creator no matter their content.

[@hdavillaflor806]

@@kellyjensen9425 😊

[@AdventureFaktory]

yes yes yes!

[@rgbshawty]

YANG GANG

[@deveshkonduru8229]

" Function is secondary , looking good primary " Quote to remember .

[@littlebrownhash]

Inventors: *insert Pikachu meme *

[@offjanis]

i read this right when he said that xd

[@Mellowjay]

I was walking by an Apple store the other day...

[@deveshkonduru8229]

@@Mellowjay 😂😂

[@laughyouhealthy669]

Who all here in 2020 still? Hope you are still pushing toward your goals and building up your KZbin or side hustles

[@laughyouhealthy669]

Natalie Perri thank you🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼!

[@SanjanaAgrawal]

Yasss

[@ADimeandATrip]

Thank you 😊 and same to you and everyone else.

[@valeriekeserovic7675]

yesssss! Don't give up!

[@gregkareem9824]

@@valeriekeserovic7675 subscribe to my channel need support and like my newest video

[@danielluedtke6466]

If you're starting a youtube. Welcome to the club, you're a filmmaker.

[@intheworldofmari]

Daniel Luedtke haha oh Thank you 🤣

[@NoGrip]

Having a channel doesn't make you a filmmaker

[@RELISIX]

Don't thinks so Daniel...As someone who has made a 'film' its a completely different ballgame

[@NickFaulkner]

Film maker | Photographer | Director | Camera man | Editing | Graphic Design | etc. It requires to wear a lot of hats to be a KZbinr

[@Lifetap]

cool :p

[@malikshibly9990]

"You're in the game now, May as well put forth the best effort" - Peter Mckinnon, 2019

[@AlliandWill]

Congrats on all your success and happy birthday!! Killing the game!

[@haimkichik]

♥ Happy Birthday. Feliz Cumpleaños en español ♥

[@denis5855]

I watched you grow since you started I really am proud of your success and wish you more. Happy birthday 🎉

[@capp00]

Happy Birthday bud! Thanks for all the awesome content over the years. I've learned a lot from your videos and incorporated that into my own content when I can.

[@CorbanLaFon]

"Function is secondary, looking good is primary." I couldn't agree more. Also happy birthday!

[@ehrarbose5600]

Corban LaFon thats why people like android over iphone

[@CorbanLaFon]

@@ehrarbose5600 So true. That's why I have an iphone!

[@Chazahc18]

Corban LaFon what?

[@livinlicious]

That's basically what is wrong with the world. Welcome to the Instagram era.

[@PeterMcKinnon]

@@livinlicious Way to bring down the room lol

[@andrewgreenhypnosis5288]

I "officially" started my channel like two days ago. Such great advice! Bringing peace to people (in this world) is my most sincere reason for being on here.

[@PetersenBjoern]

I really like these videos Peter! Enjoy your birthday!

[@PeterMcKinnon]

Thanks! Im never really quite sure if people like them! haha Good to know! Cause I like them!

[@PetersenBjoern]

@@PeterMcKinnon Thats how it`s done! Just create content you really want to create. It`s impossible to make everyone happy. BTW: I would love to see an updated Behind The Scenes Version of how you create these Videos (Preparation, Setup, Recording...)

[@BIKINGWITHBOBO]

Awesome advice dude, I couldn't agree more with you! As a "creator" it makes so much sense to have an honest conversation with myself and even though it may be difficult, admit my shortcomings, be modest about where I can improve and then get back to work! Thanks for the awesome advice, stoked to see what you have for all of us in the future! 🤘

[@chrismis923]

Peter: Don't ask for shout outs. Also Peter: WISH ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lol Happy Birthday Peter!

[@pahugotproductions4811]

hahaha....nice one

[@LaurelPapworth]

Exactly what I thought - I think the key is Pete does it with humour and class, not neediness ;)

[@daggsusa]

Thanks Pete....😁 Guelph Ontario, love making family vids for everyone to see. During Covid-19 we see Mom and Dad but not in the ways we were used to, great to have youtibe to share our memories and fun times together as a family.

[@adia_made]

I definitely think that getting over the "I am not a film maker" vibe is pretty important. You gotta full send on it! Happy Birthday man!

[@KaLowDaPrince]

You're not a filmmaker unless you make film.

[@Kampai502]

Happy birthday Peter! My daughter was born this morning!

[@5seadog]

Congratulations, welcome to the brotherhood of fools aka dads with daughters. Those little heart stealers.

[@AndrewMclean]

Congratulations man! 🙌🏼

[@filmbynatelachmann8510]

Congrats dude!!!!!

[@justarsenio4308]

Congratulations!

[@Kampai502]

Thanks everyone!

[@SanathKumarNaibhi]

I wished you in advance in the last video itself! Happy Birthday again legend!

[@sielsounds]

This video is months old now... but it's the first time I'm coming to it and I NEEDED this message today!!! Love your heart, Peter.

[@joshuaadanza]

"Don't obsess over the numbers" -It will drive you crazy Peter Mckinnon 2019 I felt that Pete. Happy birthday!🤙

[@FamilyonStandby]

"If you're on KZbin, welcome to the club. You're a filmmaker" LOVE THIS! We still don't consider ourselves filmmakers; we just make fancy home videos lol

[@JaQuanProductions]

Hahaha

[@familyontherun]

Yup!

[@StephanieAlexisCruz]

Some of us (umm... me?) just have super basic editing skills...

[@biggoofybastard]

It honestly depends entirely on what type of channel you're producing. Lots of channels either don't, or rarely use even a face cam.

[@fromjayne4726]

Thanks for the tips, I just started, I'm just making videos to help other people but I already caught myself looking at the stats multiple times a day and thinking I need better equipment... And I really just, just started.... Already need to remind myself why I started. So thanks for the tips again.

[@FrenchSchoolTV]

Happy birthday, love your videos and the spirit, it does help a lot

[@phucmapvlog]

Solid advice, I wish I would’ve known a lot of this in the beginning

[@hiense2348]

everywhere i go i always see U phuc map =)))an amazing thing =)))

[@phucmapvlog]

@@hiense2348 mình vui bạn thấy như vậy

Lol I’m in the beginning

[@sarahdippity]

Personally, I love watching KZbin videos shot in simple authentic settings much more than fancy professional studios. If I want all that, I would be watching tv. The charm of authentic youtubers is that they and their surroundings are authentic! Thanks Peter! I love your home studio sets! oh and happy belated birthday!

[@ImRobPi]

I remember finding you in late 2016, around December I think. I got into doing videos for my yearbook class (like ads and announcements.) I was looking up tutorials to make my videos better and more entertaining so students wouldn't be bored when watching the video in class. I was so excited to find you and follow your tutorials for my videos in the class. I was telling everyone around me, classmates, my teacher, just about anyone who was interested. I was always into photography and kinda interested in video, but never did much with either. You inspired me to try to follow photo and video because of your photos and the insane videos you make. So thanks for starting KZbin or I would have never found you :)

[@pedrocorreia3760]

I've seen a bunch of your videos and I love your work and the one that you put it to it. It happens that I'm seeing this video exactly one year after you posted it. With that being said , Peter Happy birthday I wish you the best of luck and don't you dare stop doing this videos, because they helped me a lot to fed my little monster that lives inside of me which loves photography and cinematography. Cheers man!

[@GrantStinnett]

I'm about a year or so into building my channel, love everything you're saying here. Thank you for this clear and direct message. See you in a few years when my channel blows up and stuff. :)

[@AndrewMclean]

Grant Stinnett keep going man doing great so far! 🙌🏼

[@GrantStinnett]

@@AndrewMclean Thanks Andrew!! :D

[@samhannqi2499]

I love how Peter talks about his mistakes and the behind the scenes of everything instead of all the fancy stuff. That's why we admire him as a creator 🎉 You inspire me to start my own youtube channel. Happy birthday

[@jxlbrands]

haha instead of the new bagpack, the polarpros, the merch, the sellfy stuff, the collabs.. true totally non profit :P anyways - love his style too :)

[@kimst0521]

Can we just appreciate the quailty of this video? The lighting is insane..

[@John69420]

i feel like the whole frame should be like one thord of a stop darker, otherwise excellent

[@Premier-Media-Group]

@@John69420 turn your screen down? 🤣

[@AdventureTimMedia]

happy birthday, mate. The same day as my son, Oct 28.. Top video too mate. I got a lot outta it.

[@lifeoftheman]

First, a late happy birthday! You are the best. Second "the pillow, the youtube playbutton pillow do we have that, I need that!" cracked me up so good :D

[@csphilli2]

Peter is the type of guy you know you'd get along with at a BBQ.

[@TohirT]

Happy birthday! Thank you for the inspiration as always! PS - I’d do 50% less zoom cuts or whatever you’d call it. Got distracting half way through the vide

[@stephenklein738]

5 year old video but still so relevant and so much solid advice. I love Peter's delivery, gets me so pumped!

[@claudio7300]

"Function is secondary and looking good is secondary" ~Peter McKinnon 2019

[@rafaekhan9120]

Primary*

[@NexGensTudio777]

Inspirational Happy birthday ❤🙏🙏😇🙏😇🙏❤❤😇

[@DavidDanielPierce]

says the guy who uploads a tutorial in 4k...

[@ToddDuvall]

@@DavidDanielPierce Lighten up, Francis. He's mimicking Peter's dry sense of humor.

[@ArtofEngineering]

There's some really solid advice here, and it's great that most of the points apply to every type of content creator rather than just vloggers and filmmakers. I strongly believe that the key to success on KZbin is to find something that you're passionate about and to put your entire heart into it, and I think Peter hit the nail right on the head with point 2 about doing it for the right reasons. Having an original concept or style is extremely beneficial as well, but if people can tell that you're passionate and putting in a ton of effort, then the views and subscribers will follow naturally. I started my channel during university with nothing but a laptop (not even a camera), but I spent 100+ hours on each video and people slowly started to take notice. Like Peter said, you don't need expensive equipment or software to get started in the beginning. You just need a solid idea, a bit of motivation, and some strong initiative! Oh, and I almost forgot: Happy Birthday, Peter! : )

[@HetOnbekende]

Great tips and for me its just a confirmation that im on the good track haha. Because i "follow" allready all the tips what you give by my self. Thanks for the confirmation.

[@BlueFireKitchen]

This has been the most help video thus far.... by far! and happy (very) belated birthday! Cooking you and your family dinner soon.

[@sicparvismagna9110]

The most satisfying thing is your intro music man

[@sasmills]

That zipper asmmr, though.

[@mr_mellett]

Happy birthday Pete!! "Function is secondary, looking good is primary" Hahahaha!! Love the hair man. Hope you have a wonderful day.

[@anishkshatriya7699]

2017 Peter : Look at that half framed photo frame behind 2019 Peter : frames the Matti & Pete sign one sidedly

[@ROMANOWSKIAIRSOFT]

Yeah I noticed that too lol!

[@finnillson4808]

That’s the hidden secret. Half framed wall art.

[@XKLOSANGELES]

The poster frame behind him in the 2017 video was too big and was awkwardly cut off frame. The Matti & Pete sign is slightly offset but it's not cut from the frame which is more aesthetically pleasing than the 2017 video.

[@benny3641]

I was gonna comment this 😂😂

[@ROMANOWSKIAIRSOFT]

@@finnillson4808 Yep... That as it right there and it was an Easter egg.

[@yaelmeir]

happy birthday!!!!

[@kallumbamber3488]

Happy b day!! I’m probably late but I hope you had a great day, . The fact that your still doing a vid on your video is amazing, you give even when you should be given stuff. Have a good one

[@XxmaroixX]

The hard truth a lot of people needed to hear!

[@JoshuaPictures]

"If I write it all down I might as well be a blogger." 😂

[@gabimcryan]

I laughed hard on this one! 😂

[@DarrenM]

Totally. who's got time for that.

[@samuelArtsoffical]

Happy birthday bro

[@k.c.anderson6225]

That bit about the "KZbin Pillow" made me LOL.

[@mialandryimages]

LOL "I need that pillow. Everyone has that pillow." My bad days are instantly a little better when I watch your videos. I hope you had a very Happy Birthday!

[@rankin_production]

Happy Belated Birthday Pete, learnt a lot from you over the years and still learning till today. Keep up the great content 🎥💯

[@jasonheilpern]

Thank you very much for sharing this video! The last part was the best. If you are getting onto you-tube you are now a film maker....Gave me chills!

[@TechChucker]

Oh man, I'm never this early.Happy B-Day dude!

[@qambivisuals3414]

Peter’s thumbnail has gone from “I’ll bring your daughter home by 9” to “She calls me daddy now” 👀 Talk about a glow up with your photography and yourself 👏🏾

[@truthfulrobot9295]

Just create to create...for the passion of it.

[@BulgBeats]

Amazing thanks brother, happy Bday 🙏🏼

[@shubhamdas2372]

*Happy Birthday Pete* 🥳🎂🎈✨ *Wish you a many many happy returns of the day🙈*

[@RosemallowStudios2020]

Is it just me? That sweater looks comfy af.

[@J-MLindeMusic]

Nah, mate...looks pretty damn comfy to me too. :D

[@skorpioflo]

Imagine a rainy day of autumn, staying at home wearing that while watching a movie, knowing you're enjoying a lovely bank holiday. Oh boy! 🤤

[@shervin182]

Link to buy it anyone?

[@ahtikahalim9033]

Shervin it’s a North Face jacket

[@welfiblablabla]

"I'm everything I just told you not to worry about" 😂😂😂

[@RoyallVisuals]

The filmmaker your girlfriend told you not to worry about 😂

[@hayalperest1056]

Happy Belated Birthday PETE from almost a year later! You're amazing!

[@livingStyle]

Wish everyone who read this, become a successful person in their life , No matter what you are doing. Blessings!

[@Smoothblue90]

Yes. No matter what we are doing. When I listen to people like Peter and Gary Vee, I am not listening to become who they are or do what they are doing. I am listening and gathering encouragement to become what I want to be and do what I want to do. Or deeper. To become on the outside, who I have really become and am becoming on the inside. Blessings back.

[@futureselftherapy]

After 6 months of analysis paralysis, I’ve finally started my channel, even though I know people won’t watch it, I’m starting it for the right reasons.

[@wardfiction5693]

i'm making my channel because I don't know what I am doing half the time.

[@fitrango3847]

Living Style Productions thanks bro

[@serendipityayabali1431]

God bless u 💜

[@nkoezebulon4587]

When your favourite KZbinr shares a birthday with you 🤯🤯🤯🤯 Happy birthday twin

[@LiboltAdventures]

Happy birthday

[@GreigHutchisonVisuals]

Same as me. Happy bday bro

[@AndrewMclean]

Same here bro, 32 today!

[@GreigHutchisonVisuals]

@@AndrewMclean I'm 16 🙌

[@abbyhakim99]

The only birthday gift that I can afford giving you is hittin the like button

[@ManofHotCollectibles]

Excellent advise! You’re absolutely right! Actually I was checking my stats pretty much every hour. Now I do it every other week and I see that I’ve been growing. I’ve been consistent and engaging a lot with my audience. Still super small youtuber but I can see that my audience is enjoying my content. Much more to learn of course!

[@Gonethinkin]

“My first video were I have a Half framed pictures behind me!” as he sits today with a half framed picture behind him...

[@MichelePonte]

Gonethinkin ahah, I was thinking the same, but at least this time the pic doesn't make much contrast

[@Sean.Acebedo]

You know, birthdays are good for your health. The more you have, the longer you live!

[@bryane15931]

Next brand collab: The North Face x Petter McKinnon 🔥🔥

[@enregistreur]

The NorthVPN Face

[@nagle641]

Dyslexicly read peter north collaboration and was Uber confused

[@rohitisalwayspositiv]

Happy Birthday Peter! This is the first of your videos I am watching!

[@studyzen8836]

Side note: Your hair looks SO good in this video. It’s a great look on you.

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

It would look better on me.

[@ShinnKawasaki]

Wow thanks for sharing on the importance of titles and thumbnails. Saying that you'd sometimes spend more time on the title and thumbnail puts into perspective the importance of it.

[@TheMoonchasers]

Happy Birthday mate! Hope somebody gifted you that "youtube pillow" :)

[@NeuralRetraining]

No one give up! You are worth so much. I’m disabled and chronically ill, but trying to find worth as well!

[@davidlandfieldsports]

Happy birthday Peter hope you “smashed it if that’s something you’re into” 😉

[@McGolf]

"i'm not a filmaker" welcome to the club, your a filmaker - Brillant! and Happy Birthday

[@MichaelAres]

Just started my channel three weeks ago! 5-vids in and already I’m working on rebranding thanks this video!

[@loveallycastle]

Belated Happy Birthday! Your video was suggested to me 8 months after your birthday! And thank you for this video! May God bless you always!!! So inspiring!

[@MichaelDrowley]

Matti: write it all down Pete: Why? if I’m going to write it all down I may as well be a blogger 🤣🤣🤣

[@rainbowgoosey]

yes! That was my favorite line in the whole bit!

[@GlenBarnett]

You must be a nightmare to work with 😂 Happy Birthday fella. Hope you’ve had an EPIC day 👍

[@remuj]

I like that "Pete im not a film maker, guess what welcome to the club" ... thanks bro made my day

[@guitarsandstuffwithstevela1541]

Happy Birthday Peter! Greetings from Oz!

[@patdavidmusic]

Back packs, knifes, hats, rings, pens. It feels like this is becoming a shopping network

[@gadgetman404]

patdavidmusic I hear you bro

[@nomadicbear8017]

If someone sent you a raven with a message, you’d totally collaborate with them. *working on training my raven* and my audio is the worst. Happy B-Day.

[@meganmorris-webb6653]

"One Direction. That's a band, man." wow nothing has made me feel closer to 30 than that reference *dead*

[@livingbucket1024]

Wow, I really needed this. What a great, honest video. Thank you so much!

[@CaseJacobs]

HAPPY B-DAY PETER YOU ROCKKKKKK DUDEEEEEEE!!!🤙🤙😂

[@SkylerStutzman]

Peter McKinnon. You need to bring back small creator episodes. I would book a ticket as soon as you say go. 🤙🏼

[@teamO_X]

you've just extinguish the Fire from my "KZbin Burnout".....Thanks men!!

[@SuperHeroGamesHD]

If so, try new stuff that you might enjoy.. You shouldnt make it a chore, do what you love

[@Upmation]

Wow! I learned, I laughed, I enjoyed it a lot and it couldn't be better than this!

[@state_plays]

"I could write this all down but then I'd be a blogger." LMAO - Happy birthday

[@TraeRobrock]

"If I'm gonna write it all down I might as well be a blogger" LOL. Happy Birthday!

[@nguyenbaoduy6620]

Happy Birthday And i'm started to miss the old hairstyle

[@tadroastsmovies8389]

Thank you for the advice and encouragement, Peter!