My indie game trailer gets a major upgrade

[@DommoDommo]

Genuinely the new trailer did looks leagues better than the last! Congratulations!

[@pepsicorp-se]

That tip with the punctuation via SFX comes through soo clearly in the second version. Totally love the rhythm of it.

[@Snichehog]

*This new trailer is SO much better!* -This fed the deep-

[@michaelvicente5365]

it's a huge improvement indeed, I think the biggest improvement is showing the big monster eyes very early as a hook to keep people engaged to watch the rest

[@ThatNerdGuy0]

I can't wait until you get to introduce yourself as "I'm Luke Muscat, y'know, the guy who made feed the deep"

[@OweyArt]

Wow this was a great in-depth breakdown on what good editing is like! Learned so much from Derek in such a short time. Goes to show how having someone critique your work can improve it so much. Even if it can be a little nerve-racking.

[@ObstructTheTide]

Wow every single thing he mentioned really did help a ton. He is clearly a master of his craft. You had great ideas, he just knew how to sculpt it. I've really been enjoying Feed The Deep!

[@lukemuscat]

Yeah exactly! I would also love to see what Derek would have done if he had built it from scratch. I imagine it would be a whole other level again :)

[@Skeffles]

Amazing to hear Dereks thoughts and how it improved your trailer! I've seen a few other videos and he really seems to know a lot about trailers.

[@AlexStrook]

I laughed at "can you tell this is my new favourite trick", but it such a good trick indeed, Im gonna steal that!

[@lukemuscat]

Haha, yeah it is such a simple and effective technique that I had never even thought of before. Really feel like Derek levelled me up as an editor a lot in just one hour!

[@diegofloor]

Holy shit that's an amazing improvement. What a masterclass crammed into a few minutes.

[@shayes.x]

The "clearest shot" that Derek mentioned was the first thing in the trailer to excite me about the game when I first watched it. It's so basic but there truly is something about collecting gold in an atmospheric environment that makes the brain go "yeah, that looks fun." And for the record, I have played the first difficulty and really enjoyed it! Can't wait to get back into it when I have some extra time!

[@joelpetersmedia]

Super awesome video! A lot of "editing tips" are less than useful to my work but this was actually interesting and clearly came from someone competent, so thanks for putting this out there!

[@JoeTheis]

This was really informative, looking to upgrade my devlog and voiceover capabilities, so I loved seeing your "sound booth" and will be checking out your microphone too!

[@Sebboebbo]

Da gamedev king is back baby he neva miss we're eating good today y'all

[@oliverwatson4488]

It's incredible seeing all those tips being applied and I think it really payed off. The trailer seems to sum up what the game is like beautifully and in short time.

[@RealPeoplePerson]

I like your narration as it allows the game to be explained in more detail in this short trailer. Since we can upload more than one trailer on Steam, I've been toying with the idea of having a short and snappy 30 second trailer as the first one, and a much longer second trailer that's more or less a Let's Play video with my commentary; the idea being some users prefer watching people play the game in order to make a purchasing decision. No idea if anyone has tried it already.

[@rsjonm1999]

Such good tips! I make tons of game trailers but Derek Lieu is a legend.

[@CaptainBlack47]

Feed the Deep was super fun, especially loved watching its progress through development. Cant wait to see what more may come

[@caerulemusic]

That's amazing man! You really took his points to heart and crafted an amazing final product. I think it's the mark of true skill when someone can take constructive feedback and actually grow from it, and here you demonstrate an absolute masterclass. It gave me chills watching the final edit because the clarity of your messaging, pacing of the cuts, and audio-visual pairing choices were incredibly well done!

[@lucbloom]

So informative! Both this video and the final trailer. Well done, smart move to seek help!

[@moeburhanimeez7354]

I think game trailers should tell like, a mini story, showcasing what is in store for people when they play the game and also leave some mysteries for the players to unravel themselves

[@ernestoyaquello]

I don't know if Derek is a genius or I am just very ignorant about trailers (probably both), but his advice blew my mind. Super interesting!

[@bippinbits]

Aww i'm always feel so honored when you mention Dome Keeper (René here, i made that one)! I feared the edit would cut the mention out, but i think it was the right decision, so the trailer really focusses on your game. It can stand on its own very well. Best of luck too, i'll play a round of Feed the Deep now :D

[@lukemuscat]

Hey René! Thank you for the AMAZING game :D Yeah, I really wringed my hands about removing it in the edit, because it is obviously such a big touchstone. I ended up deciding to proudly acknowledge Dome Keeper (and Spelunky) as an influence in both the store page and the game credit screen instead. And thanks for the kind words, I hope you enjoy playing!

[@SquidgeMakesGames]

Genuinely an awesome video, good insights and feedback. Really fitting as that’s what I’m currently working on for my game, congrats on the launch of Feed the Deep btw!

[@GrouchoDuke]

So good, Luke! Congrats on Feed the Deep!

[@Matt_Sorensen]

Fine I'll buy the game! Good video, appreciate your dev logs :)

[@danielj6417]

This is insane dude. I have to make a trailer soon and this is incredibly useful. Thanks for putting out awesome stuff!!

[@JmanMaster]

that was a bloody good finished trailer, loved it!!

[@MaxSoulis]

Holy crap that difference is insane, can't wait to play the actual game

[@mathildep2272]

Great tips! Thanks for doing this. Entertaining and informative.

[@alexanubis1]

it's has some really cool sound design when underwater

[@reeaaddy]

we need the feed the deep’s ost pls🥹

[@SicoSiber]

this is a super great video, appreciate it so much!!!

[@VyvyanTheGreat]

New trailer is SLICK. Great work as always!

[@Booshly]

This looks very good, great job mate

[@Dudjfy]

Great work man! The only thing I thought about in the improved trailer is the “… PLAYERS to find in the game” line. I think a more powerful approach would be to use “you” instead of the “players”, making the viewers part of the experience, and not giving the feeling of “them” (players who bought the game, and are able to play it and experience it). Love watching indie game devs on their journey, hopefully I’ll become one some day too. Good luck with this, and all the future projects!

[@lukemuscat]

Good feedback, and thanks for the kind words!

[@deryorsh]

Great improvement indeed!

[@anilxtr]

hello I love to play the crash club I miss this game a lot and there are community in reddit we want it bring back the crash club it was 8 year ago damn time flies please.. bring it back.

[@SpikeTheSpiker]

whoa, new trailer slaps hard.

[@someonewithsomename]

Holly shit! Such a great improvement!

[@GardenArcade]

I really liked the trailer he made for quadrilateral cowboy. Not saying it's the best trailer but it's pretty neat!

[@curiouspers]

Very nice video, thank you! I wish you great sales!❤

[@heartsinbeta]

Great advice and game looks very cool 😎

[@dominicbarajas1370]

Thanks for the good childhood

[@SamFishback]

Absolutely f***ing incredible how much impact those changes made!! I love Derek Leui and I'm so glad you had him in this video. I wanted this game when you started development, now I am COMPELLED to buy the game thanks to the trailer. Really amazing work and collab!

[@Aquillyne]

New trailer is 20x better, but you still have a big problem, and it’s the same problem you’ve always had. You just haven’t shown me why this game is FUN. I get what you DO in the game (more or less) but why is doing that something I want to do? This is where I think you’re struggling in terms of communication. Like, I don’t even know if the fun of the game derives from puzzle solving, skill mechanics, story or exploration.

[@imadudewithissues]

its basically 2d subnautica so if people find subnautica fun this maybe fun too

[@andrealandi5736]

this was soooo useful thanks mate!

[@bigfin20]

wow that difference is crazy

[@akiwi2562]

Nice! great step up.

[@Mistereee]

The difference is huge! The new trailers great

[@ahmede92]

Finally, a good video to watch while eating

[@zaj007]

I kan't belev u made my chilthoot 😭😭😭😭😭!1!!!1!!1! Here you go: engagement.

[@lukemuscat]

the system works

[@miachristensen5444]

DEREK !!!! Love ur videos Luke :)

[@mahtabkhansamin]

And then, there are DaniDev's trailers 🤣🤣

[@Cats-TM]

Whaaaat‽ You designed Fruit Joyride and Jetpack Ninja!

[@ArtForGames]

I'd make eyes open the same second you say the word 'monster' or even in the middle of the word somewhere on the letter O, that will have better timing and effect

[@pasmoluiso]

Epic

[@timmygilbert4102]

Hi, I'm luke, designer of fruit ninja and jetpack joyride, this is my new game, feed the deep. Protect your floating city from the sea monster underneath, by feeding him with resources from the dangerous procedural undersea caves, buy upgrade to survive longer and not run out of breath...

[@snailwitnoname]

Wait? You CREATED Fruit Ninja AND Jetpack Joyride 😱😱😨

[@akaithecreator7448]

At least you didn't make a 15 second demo trailer in iMovie, like I did

[@spear_miamor]

I got it in my recommended (it works)

[@FinnDeJong]

Good vid

[@Fogmeister]

What platforms is this coming to? Can’t wait?

[@raptor4937]

Nice

[@BrandonCourt]

Thanks for sharing, Luke! I'm curious, what made you decide you needed a new trailer? Was it mainly store page performance/ conversion rate not being where you wanted it to be?

[@MaximumAxiom]

What's next after feed the deep?

[@PhantomThiefXI]

feed the deep (previously it was a duck)

[@helmersoft5205]

The way you talk about your game in the trailer is the perhaps more contemporary style of breaking the fourth wall intently and immediately and not trying to sell the illusion of the world you've created. You say it's "procedurally generated caves". That makes it feel like just a game. Not a place. How were the caves formed in the lore of the actual game? I think that would be more interesting.

[@2UGamingProductions]

Make a game like aegis wing

[@aurealis2041]

you should run your mic audio through a deesser

[@RealPeoplePerson]

Why did you remove the call to action ("Wishlist Now") at the end of the trailer?

[@elkcarc]

half life alyx trailer an all time heater

[@Alphanerd2]

Do you have a system for doing sponsored videos?

[@Starring04]

Will there be an android version for free the deep?.

[@zojirushi1]

How much did it cost for the trailer lol

[@ritamtalukdar6079]

You got funding from Aussie govt.

[@WhoCares-x9w]

How do I contact you.

[@DesmondDesmondWong]

Fruit ninja

[@calirs5120]

No disrespect, but has anyone ever told you kind of look like a cross between Liam Neeson, and Mrbeast?

[@ChristianJulesCruto-bp6fe]

What? you make fruit ninja and backpack joyride and you still amateur

[@Bluekoodo]

Please add Linux support for this game.

[@bbrainstormer2036]

What about Proton?

[@Bluekoodo]

@@bbrainstormer2036 I find it's not perfectly reliable, especially with new games.

[@Tortuap]

I feel like your trailer focuses too much on the 'solo indie dev' narrative. As a gamer, I don’t care about the identity of an unknown indie dev-I buy a game for the game itself. You should sell your game based on its merits, not through your personal story. Mentioning past work or saying you were inspired by other games doesn't add value. We can already see it's similar to Domekeeper, which I enjoyed, and that's what makes me consider your game. Also, please remove the 'a game by Luke Muscat' bit-it feels amateurish. No one remembers or cares about that. Instead, show the game’s logo or a memorable image so we can associate it with the game. I won’t remember Luke Muscat, but I might remember the game if its name and visuals were emphasized at the end of the trailer.

[@Graymon111]

First

[@pasmoluiso]

Uh-huh

[@zerotimeleft]

wow ur actually first

[@adidasfan360]

Is the girl in your profile picture over age?

[@MrSkeleton14]

@@adidasfan360what?

[@sspookiee]

Can't believe a niche indie developers that DIDN'T MAKE ANY POPULAR GAMES BEFORE THIS made says a good game

[@RemainingAxis565]

I dislike fruitninja

[@Cats-TM]

5:22 To quote David Fincher: "They know you can do anything, so the question is: What _don't_ you do, not what do you do.

[@kairu_b]

Great work, sir. Commenting for the algorithm 😁. 1:28 btw, he designed fruit ninja and jetpack joyride 🤭😆

[@cuddlecakes7153]

0:25 The trailer WAS really good, but it completely lied about what the game actually was like. You expect the game to be focused on those voxel interactions, when in reality it is not at all. The trailer made it seem like the game was relaxed and a more linear type of game, which it's not. Noita is simply WAY to aggressive with its enemies and challenging for it's best aspects to really shine in an average playthrough, and Im still disappointed to this day about how much the trailer mislead me. I was so excited for the game coming up to release and then the game was NOWHERE near the trailer at all

[@DerekLieu]

Was it this trailer? (I'm totally fine if it is, I was just surprised to hear you thought it made the game look relaxed, haha) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpSnnKCHZatjgNk

[@Cats-TM]

6:00 Yes! This is something that really annoys me about KZbin videos. They will say something but their footage will either be unrelated or, if it is really bad, completely contradict what they are saying.