BB Review comp draft 01

For those who might be interested in my process; this is a rough cut, draft edit of my stop motion review of the transformers G1 vintage bumblebee reissue (2018).
No script, no voice overs, or sound effects at this point. No graphics or advanced editing applied. I probably had rough jot notes for ideas that I'm working from... story beats. I probably had supporting photographs and video clips downloaded at this point, some I'd want to use and some just for research.
This clip was created in Adobe After Effects from the photographic sequences that I shot. These are not raw shots, rather they have been scaled and positioned within the 1080p frame.
Later I wrote my script on a laptop. I recorded my voice over using Audacity. I assembled it all together for the final video in Adobe Premier Pro which I started to relearn how to use again.

[@lagbait3076]

Mini Bee getting chomped at the end will never not be funny.

[@CardboardBots]

It's my favourite part of making the video.

[@Crasher1982]

Stop motions are so cool. Like magic, as you said.

[@CardboardBots]

I should try more animations with go bots

[@Crasher1982]

@@CardboardBots That'd be cool, I love your animations.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

0:25 when the cars all follow each other really reminds me of old early 80s Nickelodeon Thames produced stop motion shows.

[@CardboardBots]

I haven't seen thos Niclelodean Thames commercials as we didn't get those channels here. Heck I don't think our family had cable ar all in the 80s. I appreciate the thought though. Toy car animation is one of the best entry points into stop motion. Very accessible.

[@triplechangers9611]

Always enjoy your Vids!

[@CardboardBots]

That makes me feel very special thanks!

[@audiebavington8789]

Unsure why you haven't a million subs. This is art.

[@CardboardBots]

It is art for me. I'm glad people like you can see the art in it too. I like making something old like this come alive in new ways.

[@Fnordathoth]

Agreed, definitely art.

[@Orangeboy3030]

The stop motion is so well done, hoping to see more reviews soon

[@CardboardBots]

I'm so slooooooooowww

[@ToysareRuss]

Simply amazing as always.

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks. I've learned so much about rare transformers and variants from your vids.

[@davidct1157]

Fun thank you

[@CardboardBots]

Glad to bring a little bit of fun to the world

[@Fnordathoth]

What a fun little video! Must have taken forever; well done, love it!

[@CardboardBots]

It's a labour of love.

[@Giantwaspface]

Ah, I love it when Bumblebee eats an even smaller Bumblebee. So delightful.

[@CardboardBots]

Hungry hungry hippos!

[@greythepercyrepaint7888]

@@CardboardBots hungry hungry hornets is more like it (hornets are similar to bees but they're evil)

[@Transformers_nerd_stop_motions]

This looked like it was fun to make, I love the little waddling of the g1

[@CardboardBots]

🎶... and he waddled away waddle, waddle... 🎶

[@Transformers_nerd_stop_motions]

@@CardboardBots 🤣😂

[@younglinc9950]

Very smooth animation as always

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks bro. BTW, is there and Old Linc?

[@GoofyGooberX]

This is very cool 😎😎😎

[@CardboardBots]

Why, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Shockwavetheanimator]

I wonder when they will add pose able legs to the figure

[@FrisktheFurret]

Awesome man!

[@CardboardBots]

Thanks

[@Skelevision1]

Hello

[@CardboardBots]

Hi

[@Chrisjaam]

Hey! idk where else to reach you but here so i wanna ask is your channel monetized? I wanna monetize mine but im not sure if i can with transformers stop motions

[@CardboardBots]

Yeah this channel is monetized. I didn't do it for a long time but then one of my videos exploded and I didn't want to leave money on the table. I don't make much money from it. You should be able to monetize your channel with over 1000 subscribers an x number of watch time. It's barely worth it. For example my latest bumblebee review made about $30 Canadian off of 10,000 views.

[@Chrisjaam]

Thank you for replying. Reason why I asked was I'm not sure if I'd get into legal trouble making money off toys I didn't make.

[@CardboardBots]

@@Chrisjaam as long as they are YOUR videos. I don't see a problem.

[@Chrisjaam]

Awesome thanks for chatting keep up the vids!!!!!

[@Chrisjaam]

@@CardboardBots Hey one last thing what was the process to get monetized like? Did you get declined at first, how long did you have to wait exc