How To Make Video Essays (Best Microphone and Copyright Claims Explained)

[@troyoboyo17]

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[@Xavieredx17]

Cool

[@suto5704]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@pinwill]

As someone who has considered making video essays for quite a while but hasn’t because the process seemed long and a bit daunting, this video really helped both inspire me and demystified the process a lot so thank you so much for making this!

[@4rumani]

Don't! They suck!

[@NikaSqueakin]

I’ve had so much anxiety surrounding the copyright claims of video essays but I feel so so much better now. I’m so excited to get started!

[@ComicDrake]

It's always awesome to see other people's process!

[@ian1388]

hello comic drake! 👋

[@teddysquid9556]

This is one of the best videos describing how KZbin's copyright system works, so clear and simple!

[@FabianEllis]

Troy, don’t sell yourself short, you’re definitely one of the best video essayists about films and comics! Though, there are other channels out there who are also great. But thanks for the awesome videos and this one might come in useful for me so thanks!

[@DareToEntertain]

This will help so many people. Even if you make a lot of content already. There is always more to learn, so being able to hear your process really helps.

[@ProductionJournal]

Dude, this is such a useful bible of info for people upcoming in this scene. Love your work!

[@CharzBoi]

as a "content creator" this video actually did inform me of some things I didn't know! do you think this'll just be a one-off video or do you think you'll make more like it in the future? (like how you make your prewrites/film pitches? as I'm currently trying to write a superhero story but am dealing with things like writers block, but seeing your process may help out)

[@MAMULA.]

Char

[@CharzBoi]

@@MAMULA. Freshy.

[@yandhi5849]

I find writing a story/plot very easy, the only thing I can’t do is write a script, I find it very hard.

[@hermit_crab992]

@@yandhi5849 are you stuck on the technical aspects of scripting, or more writing/ drafting based issues?

[@coltenscorner1]

This video was very helpful, especially all the section of the video where you talk about copyright. I never hear anything about copyright when people try and give you tips on how to make KZbin videos.

[@Mr.DelicateTouch]

Thanks for the tips. I’m 14 and have been thinking a lot about making videos at some point, specifically video essays and character analyses.

[@Audreyjeanstone259]

Bro same

[@jamesrodbaqordena9210]

Ayo, thank you so much for this vid! It'll help me a lot for school projects that involve making videos like these!

[@JohnBradford14]

Here's a couple of helpful tip I learned (more to come periodically): -Slowing down/speeding up footage, adding a filter, or changing the color-grading can really help in preventing copyright strikes. -Have a video that did badly and a video that is doing very well? Link to the poorly performing one in your end card!

[@thomastoscano3152]

Man, that's the absolute BEST video on how to edit a video essay, thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@josemunoz152]

Thank you for your service Troy

[@CineflickProductions]

As someone who’s been doing video essays for maybe almost a year I will say when trying to do stuff like godzilla(favorite Franchise) it’s really hard to get footage because of course toho is very strict when it comes to copyright. So doing a vid I have planned will be fun to edit 💀

[@HuneeBruh]

When in doubt just add unrelated gaming footage

[@CineflickProductions]

@@HuneeBruh hmm maybe a good idea

[@ibrahimkamityoutube]

appreciate this so much!

[@CrisisVarietyHour]

Thanks troy, I've been making content for about 3 years, but it is very helpful. I didn't know copyright strikes expire. I really appreciate this video mate. Much love ❤

[@JoshRazauskas]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! You have no idea how helpful this video was! I have been wanting to make essays at the next level forever and I’m so tired of just using Photos! I had no idea that USB disc player drives were still a thing! The last one that I had was years ago on a very old windows machine before I myself got an iMac and final cut pro. Now I have a tangible goal to hopefully make this a reality! I have cerebral palsy, and I really want to show that having a disability doesn’t mean that you can’t use your voice if you have one, and have something to say! Thanks again!

[@MellowMutantPlanet]

This was a fantastic breakdown of the process, and definitely insightful. I'm still trying to figure my channel out but I wanna move toward making video essays, so thank you for this.

[@MichelleWatsonLee]

This is the most comprehensive yet simplified video I’ve seen on making video essays. It helped a lot. Thanks!

[@KindofBradAtThis]

Really appreciated this man! Definitely borrowing some of this process!

[@jamesberry53]

This is a great resource, been looking for a shortish video explaining the entire video essay process for maybe a year or so. Best one I’ve found in that time, for sure. The section on copyright stuff was damn useful.

[@mychannel-lp9iq]

This video is criminally underrated

[@grandaveragefilms]

Thank you so much for making educational videos like this. It really helps me, especially with the copyright. Love the content!

[@daychasermedia]

Love the advice! As my channel's first video launches this week, I'll definitely use these tips in my upcoming video essays.

[@ibotmania4284]

Been watching your videos every now and then for a few years now, but this made me subscribe, thanks a lot for this I really appreciate it

[@zacklarosa4094]

This video came at a good time. I was just thinking about starting a channel and doing video essays, but felt I was missing a few things and didn't have that push to get started. But after watching this I think I'm ready. Thank you

[@voltpat]

TROY! Literally just about to start shooting a video w a video essay style narration, this is actually w timing ty so much

[@altothesting]

This video was extremely informative about making KZbin content. I’ll have to check out Final Cut Pro someday and see what it is like. Also, I’m glad you also talked about how to deal with copyright claims, and strikes as well, something I think every KZbinr would find annoying or scary

[@ageshero]

This is a great exploration on this topic, super helpful .

[@duartevader2101]

Thank you for having portuguese subtitles. That's really cool.

[@TotoisBored]

I’m definitely going to use this when I make more video essays on my channel

[@PanelstoPixels]

This is great. Editing at double speed is genius, I can't believe I've never thought of that. But what I really want to know is where you got that shirt. 🤔

[@vajravelcm6640]

Beautifully presented and so informative. Thank you man.

[@findparadise]

Thankyou!! And for explaining this so clearly without like 3 different long winded intros and detours lol

[@Shelloomshroom]

Thank you! I’ve been aspiring to create content on media like movies tv and games, and this helped a ton!🙂👍

[@defnotkevin]

This was great, so much useful advice

[@StickmanStudioGames]

Is that copy of Everything Everywhere All at Once a hint you're gonna do an EEAAO video? If not would you consider doing one? I'd love to hear your takes on the movie as it's solidly the best movie I saw last year and probably my favorite movie of all time and I think it's a genuinely important message for most people! Also this video is super helpful!!!

[@CynicalSerperior]

Another great video, Troy!

[@TanmanC]

Awesome video Troy. Thanks for the advice!

[@l8studios_]

Love how you made this video been thinking of making videos like this

[@beescared]

This was actually VERY useful. Thanks!

[@vereschweizer6397]

i had to pause the video right away to ask about the dress shirt- ITS SO NICE, where did you get it !!

[@CineflickProductions]

Recently upgraded to the samson q2u haven’t used it for a video essay yet but it’s sounding great

[@dcolumbus19]

Thank you for this!

[@Thunder_Reviews]

Really appreciate this!

[@rimfire8217]

Thanks for this video.

[@Enja___]

Cutouts on popsicle sticks is DEFINITELY a Troyoboyo17 classic

[@Akain777]

Thank you

[@YoungArtist2567]

Thanks for teaching us

[@TaimoorKayy]

good explaination of copyright

[@IfIHadMyTimeAgain]

I really want to start making KZbin videos pitching comic book movies kind of like your pre-write series (I have a great idea for a young Superman movie I've just been sitting on) so thank you for this video

[@suto5704]

Sick thumbnail. Peak cinema

[@demejiuk5660]

The pirates....😂😂😂😂😂 Had to rewind that a few times.

[@minizanejulien5635]

bro i swear that batman plush in the background is the same one that was attached to a backpack i had as a kid

[@iwatchmovies2much]

8:01 you’ve been doing this too long, your inner JJJ is coming out!

[@ullr1438]

Right now I'm stuck trying to make a half-decent thumbnail and I haven't even started learning video editing but hopefully I'll be able to use this video as a template to eventually get a Video out

[@TanmanC]

8:02 “I just want a picture of Spider-Man”, dang I didn’t know that Troy was J. Jonah Jameson

[@thewallacemediacompany]

Yes. I do notice it’s 4K, 24fps! Thank you. 😭

[@EndtimeEnterprises]

Cant forget the part where you need a R2D2 minfig in the background somewhere.

[@HolisticMotion]

Commenting for algorithm. Ty.

[@overportfilms]

what about finding good background music that fits the video and doesn't overwhelme the voiceover?

[@ksworldofcinema8027]

Hey Troy! How can I watch your Evil Dead video?

[@Wolfman-rd1pv]

I once uploaded a video with my own music in it and it got copyright claimed and I appealed it, stating it was my song and even gave info about the release only I would have access to and it still got rejected 😭

[@blakerice7928]

Hi! Just subscribed. What is the most efficient way of acquiring clips of movies to go with the VoiceOver? Just screen recording or individual clip downloading?

[@grahpayy]

any advice on how to get clips from movies/shows on streaming services?

[@nrdscott]

Btw, there's more to Content ID and not really how it works. I wouldn't give general advice on clip lengths, because that's not how it works.

[@willybonka5235]

You didn’t do the hulk pre write

[@mothelysium]

yess

[@Bugv]

You could have went into more detail about using royalty free images n shit, not just grabbing randoms from Google. Cheers for the video though, very informative

[@upshotMusicTV]

If I don’t have the blue ray for the footage, where else I can I go for footage? If I screen record footage and keep it under 5-6 seconds will I still get a copyright claim?

[@ZacMcCoyYT]

⚡🔥🔥

[@moonlightfitz]

👏

[@ponliff4]

I know this video is a year old (great video btw) but I'll yell into the void as hard as i can regardless. Whats the BEST way to add music into your videos without getting claimed? Theres those fair-use channels but their stuff sounds good 1% of the time

[@troyoboyo17]

The KZbin audio library! That’s probably the best free source that I trust. You can filter by free stuff. Or you could use Epidemic sound or uppbeat io

[@ponliff4]

@troyoboyo17 Thank you very much!!

[@SpeedDemon55]

I’d make them but I can’t edit.

[@HexAddams]

I fear copyright

[@filmcaffeine]

18

[@Haven414]

You look like the opposite of a Walmart Gus Johnson.

[@meaningofreason]

What a strange KZbin channel. I’m really hoping you’re doing well over there on the other side of the screen. Join a community or something rather than making slops like this, KZbin already have enough slops

[@discontinued7879]

The waffle house has found a new host.

[@sheevpalpatine7401]

the Waffle House has found its new host

[@newman8564]

I just speak my mind. no script Jesus died on the cross for our sins and arose 3 days later and grants eternal life to people who believe in him

[@4rumani]

1) Don't.