YouTube Tips: Let's Plays and Commentaries

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11 жыл бұрын

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Today's KZfaq Tips video is talking about Let's Plays and Commentaries!
This video was requested on my other channel (PlayerSelectGaming) and I figured it would fit in well with the KZfaq Tips series.
I cover a variety of topics in this video, such as mics, cameras, PCs, equipment, content, and how to collaborate with other Let's Players. I hope you guys enjoy the video and let me know if it helped you out!
Also, leave a like! :D
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@JianimalGaming 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. Feeling a bit discouraged trying to make an Animal Crossing let's play. Find it hard not to be awkward, haha.. This is much harder than I thought but also very fun.

@isectoid9454 9 жыл бұрын

6:02 1. this goes without saying. 2. its easier said than done. 3. 1&2 don't change the fact that its good advice.

@jacemachine 9 жыл бұрын

Tyler Miller This was a really informative video. I would highly recommend this to all small-time LP channels. Thanks for taking the time to make it!

@mr.roberson4956 9 жыл бұрын

Solid advice. Made me think about a few things. Great vid!

@midoribishithegamer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. These suggestions resonated with me. I had some internet drama and had to rename. So, going forward will definitely keep your help in mind. Liked and subbed!

@shuccle6161 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this, it gave me ideas and helped quite a bit!

@ObscureTrain 8 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate this video. I'm actually getting ready to start a let's play channel in a month or so. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!

@legenlarry7036 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, did you ever start up your channel? I'd like to check it out if you did.

@Blader2600 7 жыл бұрын

I swear frequently in my videos but I try to make them a cross between informative and entertaining too

@rexwolf3093 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell, this video is in 2013 and I am watching it since 2021 :>

@veerkillerx 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@HeyItsSteveTime 9 жыл бұрын

great video, just subscribed! keep up the good work

@Dutchie 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, really helpful :)

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

I have the Rode PSA1 as well. Awesome boom arm. :) Glad to see you want to get solid equipment before you start! Great quality always helps when you are just starting.

@PhuzzyBond 5 жыл бұрын

5 years later, thank you

@frankfreitas1 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome !

@JustinDwaine 11 жыл бұрын

Great Video Tyler!!

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@Skyhurricane89 10 жыл бұрын

Some pretty good advice I'd say!

@TylerMiller 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bhllewells 10 жыл бұрын

When he was talking in monotone does anyone else think he sounds like Kenny powers in eastbound and down?

@gamingtwosome4709 9 жыл бұрын

Tyler Miller: Thanks. Very helpful video! Is the red mic in the picture the mic you are actually using in this video? How far can you sit away from it and still get good quality? It looks as if it's standing behind you, is it? We just started off using the mic integrated in the webcam. But we aren't too satisfied with its quality.

@Earthdestroyer 9 жыл бұрын

I already know not to use an internal mic. I only used it for my early videos because I had to record on my sister's mac and I couldn't get a good way to use a mic.

@garrygamez 11 жыл бұрын

Thnx you helped me out

@sensation6327 7 жыл бұрын

*Entertaining video*

@iearthling68 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice bro I finally hit 130 subscribers and I'm always looking for good advice really enjoyed this video a lot of solid advice

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

Good choice, you will be happy with the Spark. :)

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

glad it helped :)

@Underdog1357 9 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned vulgar language, the first KZfaqr I though of was AttackingTucans.

@Q2foou 11 жыл бұрын

When you said vlogging it reminded of the video you gave me your opinion on is gaming vlogging. Lol

@digibro2107 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips. just starting my own LP channel here (sonic adventure 2 and re4 so far...). is there a rule about playing games soon after they come out?

@ProdbyHway 7 жыл бұрын

You don't even have a let's play on your channel lmao

@veerkillerx 10 жыл бұрын

What kind of recording software do you use? So far I've been using nvidia shadowplay, but when I try to record while using my headset, it seems to record the lower volume I have set for the headphones. Any ideas?

@AirBorne10192 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the process to get my channel going, its gonna be a lets play series and I don't plan on talking through the entire video, I'd rather just edit and upload the video and let the audience enjoy a quality video, Ive came across several channels structured that way.

@fdmazlum 11 жыл бұрын

I'm a Let's player wannabe and you can take this man seriously. It's been 2 years now that I want to be a KZfaqr and I've still do nothing because I want to have the perfect setup. I've already bought a capture card (Elgato Game Capture HD, the best one) and I've like him the Logitech C920 which is awesome. I'm now saving money for the Blue Yeti + Mount Shock + Rode PSA1. You need to take your time before starting anything or you'll be disappointed by your work so take it slowly!

@fdmazlum 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know, I watched your Rode PSA1 review and decided to add it in my wishlist :P In fact I tried one time to start with standard setup (10 videos) and wasn't satisfied by the quality at all, deleted videos and since that I'm saving money. Brought the Elgato 6 months ago and the Logitech C920 one year earlier. Now I'm saving for the Razer Nostromo, Dell 27inch screen+Ergotron MX Mount, Blue Yeti+Shock mount+Rode PSA1, HDMI Switcher (PC/XBOX360/Android =>Switch=>Elgato=>Screen) :D

@jundatan1654 9 жыл бұрын

If i want to do a lets play on phone games can i use a earpiece instead of a headphone ?

@phavannva 6 жыл бұрын

Hello l'd like to ask you a quetion if my english is not good can i use my languge and don't get copyright banned? and the other one is do i have to speak the entire video?

@TrillaScrilla 11 жыл бұрын

Are mics better than headsets or just a preference?

@fdmazlum 11 жыл бұрын

Aaaaand I changed my mind, I'll go for the Blue Spark like you, if I buy the Blue Yeti+Shock Mount+Pop filter (in Europe), it cost me as much if I buy the Blue Spark+XLR+Icicle (in USA with 40$ shipping fees to Europe) and you know how good is the Blue Spark :P Its worth the extra delivery days to wait until it comes to Europe :3

@VagrantLP 10 жыл бұрын

I'm having problems with my audio where my own audio is always very, very low. I sometimes am able to boost it up using audacity/sony vegas but not all the time. Is there a way I can record my audio louder without getting feedback. I use a Blue Snowball at the moment, considering the switch to an Audio-Technica AT-2020. Also, great video. I found it really helpful. :)

@TylerMiller 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Your microphone levels may be turned down within the sound settings of the computer. If you right click on the little speaker icon in your taskbar (where you can adjust the sound, it's usually beside the time on the bar at the bottom of your screen) and click on recording devices you can see the settings for the Blue Snowball. If you double click on it and go to the levels tab you can see if your levels are low, if they are low I would bring them up to about 75-85.

@VagrantLP 10 жыл бұрын

It was defaulted at 85... not sure why i still get very low volume audio.

@VagrantLP 10 жыл бұрын

I actually recorded come cubeworld and the volume on my mic is much better. I guess setting it back to 85 made it work better. Thanks a bunch! :)

@TylerMiller 10 жыл бұрын

Glad it's working! :)

@VagrantLP 10 жыл бұрын

Me too! :)

@CrazyFishGaming 10 жыл бұрын

I use a turtle beach PLa it's works pretty Good :D

@Castlerock15 8 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to get back into the swing of commentary Lets play, the only problem with me is what method of commentary to go with, live or post commentary

@MasterReaperSID 6 жыл бұрын

Post is easier but I feel that live commentary gives more of a foundation for what you want to convey to people, whether they want to or not.

@craftersguide6400 8 жыл бұрын

is there any app for it

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

Well overall, mics are better than headsets. Some mics cost upward of $10,000. I don't know a headset that costs that much haha. But there are some headsets that are better than mics. For me, it's a personal preference. I've always loved an external mic to talk into/record with.

@TheGamerGatProject 9 жыл бұрын

the thing that pissed me off when i started is when i bought all the professional equipment for about 300£ i was getting 1-5 views each video which were from me and my friends.

@FreeFlowFx 8 жыл бұрын

why would u do spens that much money ? anyways nees to find your audiznce by posting in social media like facebook groups etc ... coz u can t expect to be found in the midlle of millions of channels

@devlogerio 6 жыл бұрын

This is what i exactly want for my channel ! such a great tip!!!!! Ill grow insta - facebook right now

@Shoobster 10 жыл бұрын

Logitech h110 is the best for under $20, it's $10 and has amazing quality for the price.

@nateyang10 10 жыл бұрын

i7 or i5?

@annedevries9302 11 жыл бұрын

Just a random question: when is a does a view count for youtube??

@NoLootStudios 8 жыл бұрын

My first episode in my lets play series, I used my laptop mic haha :D Horrible sound indeed!

@AussieAidan 8 жыл бұрын

If you wanted a good starting microphone, I suggest the BM-800

@NoLootStudios 8 жыл бұрын

+AussieAidan alright, thabks a lot buddy :)

@AussieAidan 8 жыл бұрын

Sir Wabron Anytime :)

@batempire6979 4 жыл бұрын

The problem for me to start a let's play series is that I would need to play a game that would be trending, for example, I would have let's played the upcoming Pokemon Sword or Shield but I don't have a nintendo switch, and any other game that I like is either not as popular or is boring for other people.

@FiltiarnYT 6 жыл бұрын

I use WavePad Free to record party chat on xbox

@LaNiBlackLight Жыл бұрын

To be honest, this is still kinda relevant. But I think still you missed at least redirection to a guide on how to actually comentate in an interesting way. Okay so engage your viewers, im doing that and my videos and commentary is still boring, and I have no idea what I have to change in my speech to fix that

@Thormalu 10 жыл бұрын

What screen capture software do you recommend for recording Lets plays?

@TylerMiller 10 жыл бұрын

I use Bandicam. Good quality and relatively small file size. Some use fraps, but I they say file size is HUGE.

@Thormalu 10 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@vdf3383 7 жыл бұрын

Best thing to do is to test the water. Don't buy stuff immediately, dumb idea. Instead test the water, do some vids. Try your hardest, be creative. Why buy this stuff when you don't even know if you really want to do KZfaq. If you gain an audience that's active, then get equipment. But not overpriced. Set a budget.

@SureshKumarG 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah mic is better and you can get started with blue yeti USB microphone. It cost only $100 and it's more than enough if we are starting up.

@lillytimelord 9 жыл бұрын

My question is how easy is it and what process do you do to get permission to do different games for lets plays and have the ads to make money. I know some youtubers risk it and do a lets play of any games but I would think it would be better do get permission first. I also understand that certain games like indie and not well known games may be easier to get permission but there are some more well known games I would like to do lets plays for... I know there is a lot of how tos for lets plays but a most tend to fail to go over this part of it in detail. Any tips or info on this would be great! Thanks

@TylerMiller 9 жыл бұрын

Lilly waters I know for myself that I just Let's Play pretty much any game I want but not all games can be monetized by myself. For example, the other day I got a few claims on my New Super Mario Bros U Let's Play (videos that are over a year old) and I can still keep them up, but I just can't get money off of them because NIntendo wants to claim them themselves. As far as getting permission, you won't ever hear a response back from a big company like Nintendo or EA unless they make a public announcement.

@Midnight_Blade121 8 жыл бұрын

+Lilly waters Common rule of thumb seems to be avoid NINTENDO and SEGA at all costs... for other developers this may help you find what your looking for i know this is really late but... yeah lol www.wholetsplay.com/wiki/doku.php

@carlgrimes662 8 жыл бұрын

+Tyler Miller you don't need a gaming pc or gaming laptop depends on what you're recording and how much editing power do you need cause laptops can handle emulators, these are great starters emulators make a fantastic begging and soon you change it up

@Midnight_Blade121 8 жыл бұрын

+Carl Grimes however remember that unless you own the physical cartridge, disk, etc... of the game your emulating thats technically piracy... and could potentially come back to bite you so thats something to keep in mind when it comes to emulators

@ObscureTrain 8 жыл бұрын

Most companies encourage making videos because it helps advertise. Very few don't allows it. And some May have restrictions. For example, I believe call of duty is a game that they don't appreciate having they story in a video. I may be thinking of a different game actually but that's just am example.

@HyperImaginative 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Blue Yeti

@HAVOK_YouTube 9 жыл бұрын

+1 new sub :)

@TylerMiller 9 жыл бұрын

The Havoknator hey thanks! :)

@HAVOK_YouTube 9 жыл бұрын

Tyler Miller You're welcome!

@IDOG624 9 жыл бұрын

I have a 2,000 dollor macbook (my dad is an apple guru) do you think this is good enough?

@gabegrapejuice3787 9 жыл бұрын

Nope

@AussieAidan 8 жыл бұрын

For gaming, it has word out that's it's a pretty sh*t gaming laptop.

@squeakyproductions3055 8 жыл бұрын

although I don't speak in my videos. it's not very family friendly...

@OfficialTEG 7 жыл бұрын

16 gbs is about the most you need but 32 gb is def the most, they have 128 but absolutely no reason to get that

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

no. lol. But I did get a hair cut since this video haha

@frankfreitas1 11 жыл бұрын

Uuuhhhhh let's dig a hole .. LMAO

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

let's punch this tree. lol

@frankfreitas1 11 жыл бұрын

Mabey make a crafting table lol

@TylerMiller 11 жыл бұрын

Like I said, a personal preference, but I just don't see how that's appealing to some people. But I mean he must have done something right to get over a million. haha