My Interest in YouTube

So why do I use YouTube?


I use Youtube for two functions: to supply, and to be supplied. I supply the website with (hopefully) enjoyable content, and in return, I receive the enjoyable content uploaded by somebody else. Its a constant never-ending circle of entertainment from which I will never get bored.




So what sort of things do I do to make my content entertaining? I make short films for YouTube in my spare time. It is a fun and interesting hobby that satisfies my creativity and allows me to do whatever I want in terms of story telling. However when I am in the process of planning a short film, there are a number of factors which I need to consider in order to make it visually appealing for my audience.


For example, if I am filming outside, I need to choose a suitable location. I need to look at the scene I am shooting, think about the atmosphere I am hoping to create in order to help sell the story, and then assess a number of different possible locations. In order to do this I need a basic knowledge of geography. I need to think about if the ground is level enough for the equipment I use and I also need to consider the level of space I will have. If I am filming in a busy environment I need to find out when the busiest times will be and also get a filming permit from whoever manages the complex.
Weather is also a huge factor when choosing a day to film as if it is too rainy then the equipment may get damaged and if it is too windy then the sound will be fuzzy if I am not using a directional microphone.


So all these things greatly influence filming schedules and need to be considered if you are trying to get the best possible result for your YouTube viewers.