The secret of effective storytelling

Alright alright alright

[@BowlOfHotDogs]

I love the new wave of bohemian youtubers entering the platform and actually creating quality valueable content. We were in a dry spell for a while...

[@jonaragogna]

Jay what you are doing with these videos is really revolutionizing what it means for starting creators like me to learn. You perfectly encapsulate what my mind is trying to put into words 24/7. Thank you so very much, genuinely. and if you were even slightly doubting, yes you are having an impact.

[@thejayalto]

Means a lot bro. Thank you.

[@eilidhellery]

Structure is the frame. The portait of the characters is the substance of the story. And together they hang on the wall as a piece of art for people to connect with. Good art makes you feel something. Positive or negative. Good storytelling connects with people on an emotional level. Terry Pratchett said it best - humans are the storytelling ape... "Humans need fantasy to be human..."

[@oracfirebrand9591]

I'm so pleased you have slowed down your editing to tell better stories. Fast editing is exhausting to watch, because by the 2020s it came to mean that the video is trying to hijack your attention to stop you from clicking away. Imaging making videos assuming people were always about to click away. What does that say about how you see your own videos? But a good story told with the good pacing can be so gripping. I wouldn't even consider clicking away from it. Imaging being so brave that you add long lingering pauses and shots to let the right moments breathe. Give me the time to really feel what the story is doing and I'm 100% there for it. You channel will grow hugely in 2024 because of what you are doing these days. Get ready to stop paying too much attention to daily analytics and immediate attention metrics. And instead prepare for what being remembered over time feels like. It's a whole different game :)

[@SoyJPBecerra]

Gotta admit... This channel is a gold mine!

[@thejayalto]

Happy mining!

[@LaytonObserves]

I literally became obsessed with the idea of the "monomyth" a few years ago. Story is so important.

[@PaulYuNow]

I love how your thumbnail starts as the first frame of the video. Really cool effect when I click on you and that frame starts moving!

[@overfloat.]

This was incredible. So simple, no crazy edits, no music or sfx. Just a simple idea displayed in a beautiful manner. Thank you.

[@thejayalto]

No, thank you.

[@WasabiNoise]

I still struggle with this and you did a great job explaining it, in one take, in just about 5 minutes. Amazing! I don't think I could deliver a "talk" like this in my native language, let alone in English, the language I use in my videos. I can't wait for your next video! Your channel is greatly underrated at this point but I'm sure people (not the algorithm) will soon start noticing the value!

[@Kevuno]

Excellent Video! And talking about compelling story telling, you did a damn good job yourself explaining it. Will keep in mind for everything I do moving forward

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I've been stuck on a few Before & After videos. If my story is told without and explanation I realized that in the KZbin world people don't always watch to the end. To fix this I came up with a plan.....and then, I saw this video that showed me I was on the right path to a solution. tHanks for the video.

[@AaronShu]

I just LOVE your videos, man!!

[@LidiaBejerea]

With each video you post, you're becoming my favourite person to watch! So simple, authentic and profound.

[@thejayalto]

Thank you, Lidia!

[@AMW.]

This channel is getting better and better every week. Great Explanation about the Road and Car Analogy.

[@thejayalto]

Thank you!

[@satorisnakes]

100% And to add, I've come to realise one reason Mr Beast is so big, is because we resonate with his entire story arch. I can't help but flash back to images of him struggling in his bedroom everytime I see one of his vids. Every one of his videos has the character elements you talk about, AND his entire channel is one big character story arc. I find myself watching his videos to support him even though I don't know him and they're not really my vibe 😅

[@jordanwhite.]

Jay, you are a legend my friend. In this world of creative chaos, your arrow always seems to point in the exact direction I'm looking for. Most underrated YT channel out there rn.

[@thejayalto]

Appreciate that sir. We’re only just getting started.

[@TheThinkersBible]

Very insightful. Your isolating that one characteristic of effective storytelling -- the emotional journey of the characters -- is an insight that's rarely emphasized in storytelling videos and articles. Thanks for sharing.

[@julianvera1241]

Love this video! Put me to think on the purpose of writing, why are we telling stories? and your final answer nailed it! thanks for sharing so insightful thoughts (and the books behind them!)

[@swarnimmandloi4331]

Can I give you an award for the weirdest "byes" at the end of the video

[@MyNameIsDeya]

I've also been too fussed with storytelling format + structure, too & I just picked up The Science of Storytelling last week -- excited to dive into it.

[@RicoManila]

What the heck did i just watched? You are amazing Bru, i love you 10x :)

[@SallyDiCreator]

This is incredible. Thank you from a new creator. You’re making an impact and I’m excited to see more content from you -Sally

[@StepansOdyssey]

Jay, I watch all your videos. Much of it was saved in my playlist for rewatching. Thank you for this content, it is very important to me.

[@JakeGrows]

It’s like you peaked into my head and made the exact video I needed. Thank you for sharing man!

[@GenaroBardy]

Becoming one of my favorites channel. Please keep it up !

[@thejayalto]

That’s what I like to hear!

[@zdravkominchev9897]

Great video! I love the metaphor of the road and the cars. Ultimately the characters are what viewers and readers of stories remember the most.

[@icyjaam]

Your videos are so amazing. Im in love

[@MananAnwar]

Storytelling is about transformation. That is it.

[@DADDIOH]

I really enjoy listening to your perspective Jay Alto 👍

[@earthcolours_]

This is a banging concept, I normally get in the weeds of the structure and I think that's what has killed the joy of making films. Can't wait to find compelling characters again for my Docs

[@DanFandelli]

I rarely comment on any video really, but I have to say, your content is great, not the usual “make good thumbnails” kind of KZbin advice, but still very relevant to me as a KZbinr, love it

[@thejayalto]

Thank you for your comment.

[@mikeyposada]

This was a great video bro, you’ve articulated it beautifully ❤️

[@thejayalto]

Thank you, Mikey

[@Leo2005]

My favourite book about storytelling is definitely Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks BY FAR, 5- second moment, and elements like all is lost, change, contrast etc

[@markjodonohue]

Really enjoyed this video and glad it was recommended to me. I've been trying to figure out how to make my videos more engaging, and I think doubling down on stories rather than the surface level advice is definitely the way to go.

[@thejayalto]

Appreciate you and the algorithm.

[@MatthewCicanese]

Jay - another great video. Thanks for encouraging other creators like me to hit record. I'm doing a batch week on all the things I'm an expert in already. Can't wait to share and would love to talk shop sometime. -Matt

[@manterbad]

I've been binging all your videos, I like how you think

[@thejayalto]

I like how you binge.

[@samdezao]

This is super interesting. I think I’m currently in the phase of looking at storytelling like there’s gotta be some universal golden structure. But this is making me rethink that position. I’m gonna have to check out that book!

[@thejayalto]

I was the same for a long time.

[@manunub5380]

love it!😀

[@saadzainnn]

So simple yet so powerful! This almost felt like an educational lecture - but just a billion times more interesting lol

[@thejayalto]

I like it.

[@crossllc]

you explain shit like this perfectly, please, keep it up (this isnt encouragement genuinley i need you to keep making these pleas-

[@thejayalto]

Sure thing.

[@abdullam3443]

I'm surprised at the level of quality your videos. Remember me when you get big

[@thejayalto]

One day.

[@ashesantics]

I don't understand why you don't have 100,000 subs

[@TechTroublemaker]

I am really enjoying the deep thinking you are expressing in your videos about video creation and storytelling and where creativity comes from.

[@thejayalto]

I enjoy making them. Plenty more to come.

[@pankajbhandari4180]

Beautifully describe ❤ storytelling in "Nutshell'

[@thejayalto]

Thank you!

[@ashwin7711]

Hey bro awesome video ! Could you tell me what mic you’re using

[@Zeemyth]

Incredible take. I completely believe the most interesting stories are about dynamic and intriguing characters. They're more fun to write and edit, and there so much for the audience to engage with

[@holbvgbbbbkfz]

You write and edit ?

[@Zeemyth]

@@holbvgbbbbkfz yeah both are super fun

[@thejayalto]

Absolutely. Massive realisation for me. Characters >

[@FilmRaker]

people are interested in people

[@carvedouttastone]

You have a great voice and should be narrating audio books

[@thejayalto]

Maybe one day I’ll narrate my own.

[@yojacq]

I love this simple video no music no fancy cute just basic and nice

[@thejayalto]

Focus on what matters.

[@mikeielOFFICAL]

you got a beautiful voice man

[@thejayalto]

Thank you bro.

[@Cubres]

Great video!

[@thejayalto]

Thanks!

[@KDotz]

genius

[@arzabael]

True. That.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

That was great

[@thejayalto]

Thank you.

[@Dalia_Paints]

Hey, my favorite movie is also Interstellar! 😄

[@thejayalto]

It’s a banger. Gets me every time.

[@Canal_Z]

Story is king 👑

[@thejayalto]

Absolutely.

[@mr.ghostman5]

very insightful video! Stories are about emotions and people. Nothing more and nothing less. You could have the most expensive film gear in the world, and still not be able to convey a story that resonates with other people.

[@thejayalto]

Absolutely.

[@user-yf8iv3ml1p]

Wake up mom Jay uploaded

[@thejayalto]

You’re doing it right.

[@Kai-ul5vx]

Bro, I thought it was the gear that makes the diffirence 😂 but later on yeah, it definitely is storytelling that matters. How many books that you read on that topic and can you tell us the name pls? ❤

[@adamXmiller]

Succinct. Great content Jay. I keep wondering how you manage to seemingly shoot all your videos in what looks like one take/shot. Are you using a teleprompter?! Or just a wizard at memorising a script. Regardless - the value you impart is mega.

[@cautious.marlon]

Wow i just read that chapter un unscripted! nice video

[@thejayalto]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bhavesh7937]

oh you jesus

[@thejayalto]

What can I say.

[@AshleySaldanhaa]

Hey Jay, Which Mic do you use?

[@lubiole]

is that a SHURE SM57 ?

[@Ash-of6bg]

The simplicity and straight to the point narrative is incredibly well put ! Brilliant video 🙌🏽. Got a quick question what was the font used in the opening sequence of the video ?

[@thejayalto]

The greatest of them all. Helvetica.

[@Ash-of6bg]

@@thejayalto Thank you ! Looking forward to what you produce next !

[@chessidychess]

So in essence its this: - Storytelling structure isnt what makes a good story great. 3:00 - 3:14 - However with no structure you are missing out and certainly also wont get a story to be great. (written between the lines in the snipped shown from the book. "and its structure ought to be present" 3:47 ) - Structure can be therefore seen as level 1 on the difficulty scale and for level up to level 2 in terms of storytelling this video applies (derived from the point above) - Most important point of the video made: What makes a good story great: >how BIG OF A SACRIFICE [protagonist] has made for the (goal)< 4:21 - 4:31

[@thejayalto]

Sounds pretty good to me.

[@BurhanWani-ew9xx]

❤❤❤

[@thejayalto]

Love bro.

[@mykki.d]

You kinda sound like the School of Life narrator

[@mohbis]

jay mustachio

[@lionoffireraw]

I've enjoyed a number of your videos, but it seemed like in this one you were speaking a lot of words without saying much!! (hope you don't mind the feedback).

[@thejayalto]

Not at all, feedback is always welcome. What are looking for more of?

[@theultimateartist4153]

Whats your story?

[@thejayalto]

One day.

[@FaxRandom]

Don’t trust him (trust me)

[@thejayalto]

Don’t (Don’t trust him (trust me)) (trust me)

[@Loesung]

why are you so good at youtube and so bad at youtube? (sub-wise)