OK here's the basic run down. Since 2014 at Pay it Forward TV on You Tube, I been taking my camera and going to video interview local charities, benefits, and nonprofits or people paying it forward in one way or another.
And my talents to talk to anybody about any given subject on camera just doesn't translate to a audience with my lack of skills. I mean it has to be my lack of skills in editing and knowing how much b roll to show in editing and how or where to insert ambient music or just having a still image for a logo or opening credit spot.
Because I interviewed Jeremiah Johnson of the Jeremiah Johnson Band, who has had multiple #1 hits on the Blues Billboard charts, and that video only got like 200 views. I mean ya that was before getting a lighting set and the lighting was bad. But still how many nobody reporters can say they sat down with a blues legend and got a one on one interview?
Really all I want to do is interview awesome people that help other people and inspire others to pay it forward, while doing it. I'm not concerned about who owns my channel, if I ever make money, or if I have to work for somebody in doing so.
I mean I haven't made any profit doing this, because giving back is my passion, and it always will be. But who says that a nobody biker / part time liquor store clerk can't have a dream to one day get paid to do what I absolutely love doing?
So I made a profile on here hoping I could find a team, to email my videos and pics too after each interview, to edit and send back crediting myself and themselves on the video's. I mean I am the entire crew and host at the moment, and I think the video ministry is a great idea. It's just my lack of knowledge keeping it from blowing up and making my dream my day job.
I mean, even if I find help making this look professional, I wouldn't even know where to begin shopping it around to get a real series that pays. But for right now, I just need to find collaborators to be part of the Pay it Forward TV team. It is my vision but I'd gladly step aside and let someone else quarter back this thing.
I just wanna ride my motorcycle and video interview great people helping others, like that "Ride with Norman Reedus" series on TV with a pay it forward twist, and one day get paid to ride and kick it with awesome individuals helping others in their communities.
And my dream was for it to make enough that I'd be able to leave a donation from the show or it's sponsors. I'm not greedy or vain in ownership, but I need some help to get there.
Hey, Larry Ross! Definitely start commenting on others' posts to get to know some members you feel kinda "get" you, and you may be able to generate interest. You may also find a quicker response if you list a job posting: https://www.stage32.com/find-jobs/add
I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on the Stage32 Community:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32
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Thanks Karen not all Karen's are mean LOL..
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Hi Larry, I think you are on the right path. You are learning by doing. You have already realized that lighting is a key element of production. The next is sound. Keep posting on You Tube. Send us some links and you might get some subscribers. This will help build your brand. Set up a Facebook page just for your production and only post about your productions. Make sure your post lead to your You Tube channel. Look for faith based websites and ask to post articles about what you are doing and about each specific production you do. Make sure the website provides a link back to your You Tube channel. Everyone has to start somewhere and it sounds like you have already started. You are also ahead of the game because you have a vision.
Thanks for the tips Steven Olson. Since I don't have any extra funds to invest into any type of sound gear. Do you think using my phones voice notes as a mic might provide a temporary solution?
Larry Ross think about marketing, to drive people to your channel. Maybe someone here would pitch in some time to help in that area (not me, I'm not a marketer).
One thought would be to have the people you interview make the interview available on their social media. Not everyone will have that presence, but someone like Johnson should have a website/FB/Insta whatever. He should be willing to add a link to your interview of him.
Just a thought.
My two cents on sound is: yes, you can get away with the voice recording on your phone, so long as you are in a quiet space. Your car doesn't work as well as you think because of the noise outside of the car. But if you can record inside of a closet, with clothes and everything, that would help to improve the quality of your sound, regardless of the quality of the mic. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!
Hi, Larry.
If I can assist with any audio/sound production for your projects, please let me know.
I am a dab hand at audio restoration.
:-)
I'm not sure if this helps, but sometimes you just have to start - even if you don't feel you're ready. But if you do what you do consistently, and share what you make generously, you'll attract people that want to collaborate.
Hello, Larry.
If you need an editor to assist you, please feel free to reach out to me!
Cheers!
:)