What I've Been up to Lately | VLOG 2207

[@MrJd829]

I literally had a thought to myself, why has KZbin not been the same n did the math and realized I missed you mdfks. Yoooo hrs later here we are! Had to pause b4 I watch to say I’m happy to see you guys. I don’t think you guys know how these videos made ya a part of our day.

[@PrestonGladd]

I think if you just take random footage from what ever camera you have, phone, dslr etc and then do a sit down like you just did that would be perfect at the end of the month. It simple, you can use footage you already have and its a way to reflect on what you have done over the month, which hits one of your objectives in your process.

[@samuelodan2376]

Exactly, I think so too. This was very enjoyable.

[@DyroneWSmith]

I was beginning to think that our favorite potato was hurt or even worse. Considering that he has not uploaded in more than a month, I was extremely concerned and extremely happy to see this video. Welcome back! I never thought that I would feel incomplete without the connection to a KZbinr I have grown close to over the years.

[@GOTIVITY]

For me this channel is much more interesting than the camera gear channel. This is your life, the original, while there are dozens of camera gear channels talking about the same thing. Don't ever turn off this channel!

[@samuelodan2376]

I literally just thought, “hey, has Gene even posted here yet?” And I came here to see you posted yesterday. I somehow missed the notification, but it sure is nice to see you all and hear about what’s been happening.

[@KaiTiura]

Gene, you're great fun to watch, whenever you're ready to post. I'll always watch your newest vid and enjoy it, whatever it is. Don't rush or burnout on my account! You guys are a very cool group and we'll always appreciate whatever you put out! Thanks for what you do.

[@napstar4427]

🤝

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

I'm really glad to see the vlog channel alive still. This channel was such a good friend during lock down. It was really nice to have an extra life to be a part of when the whole world was closed. And to see it back, well it's awesome and I love it.

[@HardyOh]

Appreciate your introspection with the post-it notes. I think one thing that I appreciate, your hyper self-awareness. Looking forward to more Vlogs, monthly or whenever, zero pressure Gene! Live your life! Just thankful to watch a slice of your life. I like your catch-up session with Dylan, adds some structure to the video.

[@emilianomarquez1629]

This channel pushed me through the pandemic, I'm forever grateful because I felt i found FRIENDS who were just odd enough to hang arround with and fill me in on the crazyness of their lives. That to me is my connection to this channel.

[@hukmai]

THE LEGEND IS BACK WITH A VLOG!! funnily enough i literally just listened to a podcast today ( they were a lifeguard) where you essentially disappear underneath them to yeet them behind ...Dylan speaking German was both unexpected and yet fits the bill

[@easun]

It's so nice to see these vlogs back!

[@SeanColey]

I was just thinking... I haven't seen Gene's videos in a while... Did a search, and here you are! I'm happy to see you guys alive and well!

[@theoblivious2]

Really appreciate what you do on both your channels. It can't be easy, and it takes course to do what you do. You have all of our support.

[@ronaldojoe3011]

I don't speak German, just know a few words and phrases but I'm sure I understood almost all of what Dylan said to the cab driver.

[@motioneyedroneservices]

I just got done binge watching the Potato Jet channel for the past couple weeks. I really enjoy the tips , info and equipment reviews that you do. It has inspired me to start working a little more on my channel (which is in a pretty sad state at the moment) but working on adding a regular video camera along with the drone stuff. Keep yourself healthy, that's important, take it from an old man (that's the secret to getting old, don't abuse your body, you will pay for it down the line). I'm looking forward to seeing more of your content on both channels. For now, I'll have to catch up on this channel.

[@IbrahimLucas]

It was great hanging out with you too Gene! Missed you buddy!

[@techdevicenews]

Great to see you posting again!

[@RylandRussell]

Went with the artistic Dutch angle. Thanks for the update!

[@planet_hozay]

Good to see you back man, digg the general format and your random adventures!

[@BlueLion364]

Hey! Good to see you guys again. Glad to see everyone is doing well. I don't know about you, but I feel like the Potato Jet channel is the official "Show" and this channel is just hanging out with a bunch of friends you don't really know you have. 😊

[@TheOneSaskatchewanFarmBoy]

What a great pre birthday gift

[@JusttJC]

Glad to see you back and doing something completely different, i'm sure it's refreshing! Happy for you man💪🏾

[@Nath.Heimberg]

Good to see you man, kinda missed it! Makes total sense to lean back and look at all you do to assess and make changes. I‘ll be happy to see vids here or on the main channel whenever they come!

[@joannehart9624]

It seems to me that this channel is a "Hangout with Gene and the crew" show. And that is PERFECT. No pressure for a weekly vid. No concern with production quality beyond the basics. Just all of us hanging out having a beer together and enjoying a few laughs. Truly what a vlog should be when it is secondary to a main channel.

[@atlantamx3]

REALLY missed your contest the last few months. Happy to see you (and Kari

[@ScottPDX]

I, for one, am glad to see you and the others are alive and well. Thanks for the update.

[@Willkylecreative]

I was genuinely sat last night thinking where has Mr Potato gone? Then I checked and saw you hadn’t posted for over a month on either channel… so happy to wake up in London this morning to see you and your crew are good! Thanks for the update and looking forward to seeing what’s next for the Nagatas

[@yesthisisdonut]

realizing how much/little time certain things actually take is a huge thing. i started working in radio broadcast as a technician about a year ago and sometimes i have to get entire tasks done within like 30 seconds. and it's very much possible. realizing that after a couple tense shifts kinda blew my mind and made me a lot more aware of time spent on certain things in my private life.

[@TheMuniz]

I've missed you so much I've been watching your old videos. Feels like you're my friend, so please never stop with the videos. Come to Brazil some time, would be nice to show you around.

[@Blockdigit]

Really enjoyed the update, good catching up with you guys

[@mhelel]

On of the best advice on KZbin I have ever seen

[@FenceOnAWall]

Nagata, make anything you want here, you know we'll watch it and enjoy it right along with you. This channel is for Gene, let him have fun with it

[@josefsjoblom]

This is the best channel on KZbin right now! I love how your content and raw style reflects the strive to be honest to ourselves and give room for experimentation. Life is most def a questionmark where ambitions and dreams sometimes gets in the way of happiness. Looking forward to future vlogs! I’ll steal your sticky notes ✍️

[@astrayproductions]

That kelp forest was beautiful

[@AiringAustin]

This channel inspired me to start vlogging! I was so happy to see this!

[@joerunge3915]

For me something that helps is when I'm not working I don't allow myself to thing about work. Work isn't even stressful its the thinking about work thats stressful.

[@tpmcdonald]

Yall were my covid days enjoyment! Please bring back like a weekly or bi weekly!

[@sciencetoday3629]

Bollywood movies aka Indian Cinema . You were on the right track bro .

[@pettypoh]

Great to see you guys back! Most important is to have fun doing it. Doesn't matter if it's hard, but it must be fun

[@thedecker1253]

It was nice just hanging out Gene. Thanks for the update, we've all been curious about what's up with LePotato.

[@RyanDimal]

Its like winning the lottery when getting a notification of your video. Thank you for this one. Take your time. See you in the next one.

[@DA_Fuller]

Glad you’re back! Take care of yourself and your time.

[@MichaelScrip]

Good to see you back! We've missed you! 😎

[@kylex221]

Glad to see you post Gene, I had been watching a some of the old videos from this channel over the past couple of weeks because I saw you hadn't posted in a while. Looking forward to seeing some more videos on this channel, even if it's only once a month 😊

[@MatthewHadley20]

Great to see the personal reflection and growth Gene! Having watched a lot of KZbin over these last several years, it seems all too often this is the inevitable outcome for those whose channel has outgrown their intended vision. Most people aren't prepared for what success or popularity brings as a byproduct. We all want our channels to grow and "become someone," and yet it brings with it complexities that we can't understand or fathom until we're in that situation. So, good on you to step back and find balance and refocus. KZbin is a lot of fun, but it shouldn't be the thing that defines us or rules our lives. Cheers.

[@AyushSharmaa]

Nice to see you back!

[@YannickReid]

Take as long as you need bro glad to have you

[@aggaraokenji1667]

Thaaaaaaank youuuu so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just thank you for the videos you make!

[@gregsvlogshow]

cool, can't wait to see the coffee shop in person.

[@PhilEdwardsInc]

inspired by your drive to find diverse interests! a great idea that’s hard to follow through on (but it looks like you have)

[@TE_-.-]

I'm German. Und ich fand es beeindruckend einen Amerikaner Deutsch reden zu hören 😅

[@samgerers]

Dylan speaking German is hilarious, using all that formal speech lol

[@HenrikWilhelmsson]

Nice to have you back 🙂

[@birdpump]

Electro boom approved post-it note board

[@OffTheDomeMediaGroup]

Welcome to the Rescue Diver club! Next stop.. Dive Master! 👍

[@davideastham]

Thanks you for the VLOG. I missed everyone.

[@lawrencegarcia69]

Gene! You should try freediving. It’s all about relaxation and emptying your mind I also have ADHD and it really helps a lot especially when trying to just focus and be “in the moment”

[@mb-watches]

Great to see you back here Guys. Love the PJ Channel but the BTS here and what’s real going on is just fun to watch, which is something you can’t have enough those days.

[@andreshernandez7304]

Awesome! Welcome to the dive life kari! You two should come to the virgin islands and do some diving!

[@whosjozikolnik]

im so happy to see a new video from you guys!

[@lylestavast7652]

I lived on a whiteboard with magnetic pieces you could write on... slide them around to prioritize... saved my bacon and I really got a lot more done, net-net...

[@pjasmine]

I know now what was missing on KZbin. I am so glad u and your whole "fam" are back..

[@olivierl2172]

So happy to see a video from you 🤩 I will watch it tonight (it's morning now)

[@pixelsimage]

Really enjoyed this video. Night diving is my favorite. How strong are the currents around Catalina island? You should do an entire video about your scuba hobby.

[@fanofsongs]

good to see you, kari, and dylan back for a vid. hope to see sam too in the next one! take care mate

[@Jez32]

Great to see you! 🥰

[@yangzheng5460]

Totally understand your thoughts Gene.. good thing you take a step back and reflect! whatever you do, I'll keep watching your vids cause the content is really awesome 👏

[@mhelel]

It is so cool, hearing dylan speaking German AS a German. It is really good.

[@davidga9898]

Waves behind are nice to surf 🏄🏻‍♂️

[@anarabicdp]

All the best Gene

[@datokenblkguy]

yes glad you are back

[@OusaKhun]

What you need is just a small team of maybe 2 people to handle all your vlog channels. Let them create the content, and you just continue to be you. Let them deal with all the time, energy, creativity, etc.

[@acommon]

Your videos are just an absolute delight. You guys are like my Kardashians!

[@theaspiringdreamer8260]

I needed me some more potato

[@Axelocho2siete]

Missed you guys! I get so inspired by watching you ⚡💙🙏 stay safe

[@kokopellienglish]

Honestly the only channel I've ever missed.

[@JustJoshTV]

Do you know what’s up with DJI and the their mics? Ordered mine in March and had to cancel after the order kept getting pushed back. After 4 months of waiting I had to get the Hollyland 150s instead. Super annoying.

[@kai_dek]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@Jacob_Roberts]

I always enjoy watching you Gene 🙋‍♂.

[@J.Lulo_]

Thanks 🙏 for being honest Gene I struggle with the same things.

[@Aidan060]

What part of Germany did you guys go to I went to hamburg like a mothish ago

[@PeteRimkus]

Congrats on the side mount and rescue certs! Diving has been a never ending addiction for me. I have used tons of different housing, but the Seafrog is pretty decent for the price. Looks like it is working pretty well for you. I use one for my A7siii as well. Hopefully I see you out at Catalina sometime 🤙🏼

[@DiveHard]

Nice to know Gene is a diver! 🤙🏽

[@SeanBogue]

today I was thinking 🤔, I haven't seen Gene and his crew make any videos lately? boom. here you are. and a self help advice at that. awesome. hope you all are doing well. good to see your trying to stay focused 👌 🙌

[@AaronTremblay]

Serious note, Gene welcome back! I’m curious what tips you might have to focus and get so much done with ADHD? I find I often have a hard time starting and staying focused,. Thanks!

[@AaronTremblay]

Okay, commented about 30 seconds before you answered the comment I just commented, lol

[@williamsolis1]

You are looking healthier, definitely lots of diving would be great. Definitely look into freediving also. I've been doing it for 1.5 years and really began to love it plus it looks great on camera

[@xelmarcjoneslial2616]

I missed you Gene

[@pangeyi]

Welcome back 😊

[@logic2462]

I needed this so bad!

[@SP-ly3vd]

Are you guys in Orlando?

[@gmoney1740]

Everybody: Gene is back Me: Kariiii!!!!!!

[@8lacKhawKtheRIPPER]

A lot of that imagined pressure is just in your own head - most people that watch this channel know exactly what it's for. It's just free-form side content, so please treat it that way and don't burn yourself out too much~ It looked like you were trying to constantly up the quality for a while, but please, just take whatever camera you have in a given moment and shoot whatever you want. Maybe one vid a month like you stated at the end there sounds good. We'll be here to watch & listen. 😜

[@xandropontillas]

I have a question. What's the best editing apps, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere? Thanks.

[@GeneNagata]

I just switched to davinci resolve. And I love it!

[@mojoeks]

I went Resolve cold turkey a couple years ago. It is great to have everything work and not crash each time I use it. Rendering in 1/4 of the time? Rendering 3 video versions at the same time. Working on photos while the videos are rendering. Same computer and always the most recent version of Premiere but it didn't matter. Saving me a ton of time!

[@mimoyasr2358]

If you are into diving you have to visit egypt you will be amazaid first a city to visit is Dahab and then Marsa-Alam

[@legolator]

Hey you're back! I've missed you in my KZbin feed. ❤️

[@TAJARIBSAUD]

It's been a while Happy to see you again guys Also Gene you look different

[@DarrinHowells]

Take care of yourself Gene. I sensed an unusual energy from you in this video. Maybe it's because I haven't seen you post in a bit; you are naturally an energetic person, so maybe I wasn't used to it. But you felt a little frenetic and scattered. I have ADD as well, so I know the feeling of being scattered and, at times, overwhelmed. Don't worry about us wanting videos, or your sponsors wanting things from you. Take care of yourself first. It's like when you are on the plane and the attendant tells you to put your mask on yourself first before you put it on your kid. Make sure you put that mask on when you need it.

[@adrieltan8625]

I watch this channel like I watch my friends' instagram stories, seeing what they get up to

[@HoonTV]

Really enjoyed that man. Our chat about KZbin owning your life when I was there was really good. Come and hang out in Australia while I'm still here :) ps: Coffee shop is looking great. Looking forward to a Colombian coffee!

[@Kryptic1189]

If KZbin takes up 49% of your life, the other 51% should go towards shaving that creeper stache off. Haha so happy to see you back. Hope you're loving life regardless of what you do with your time. But seriously... the stache.