Plus, updates on the ongoing computer performance struggles, hitting 94 YouTube subscribers on "Loïc and the KwingZ", and more thoughts on how useful AI tools are for content creators.
Editing Marathons, Tech Woes & AI Appreciation
Good morning, and welcome to Day 21! I started today's recording during my morning dog walk, enjoying the beautiful sunny weather, although it's still chilly enough for a jacket. The longer daylight hours from the recent clock change are definitely welcome – I completely forgot it happened until I started thinking about the light!
Podcast Schedule Update Clarification
First off, a quick correction. I know I said the podcast format would change from Day 21, but I got my dates mixed up. The plan to switch to weekly summary episodes released publicly on Fridays (with daily recordings potentially becoming subscriber content) will now officially begin next Monday. I'll need to update the thumbnails accordingly. Apologies for the confusion!
The Editing Grind
Most of yesterday and today have been consumed by editing the Drag Race Episode 14 report video. I recorded my commentary yesterday using the new webcam, and I'm really pleased with the quality and the freedom it gives me compared to using my phone.
The editing process itself is meticulous. I work section by section (workroom, maxi challenge, runway, etc.), editing my commentary first and then carefully syncing it with the corresponding clips from the show that I prepared beforehand. It's time-consuming – I spent about four hours yesterday evening editing just five minutes of the final video! I've finished the job interview section and need to move on to the runway. After that, I still need to tackle the thumbnails, which, despite having the photos edited and ready, always takes longer than expected in Canva.
Tech Troubles Persist
My poor old Mac (a 2016 model) is definitely showing its age and struggling with the demands of video editing. The fan noise is intense, and I had to stop editing the runway section last night because the computer seemed overwhelmed. There are also compatibility issues between the old operating system and newer apps, like iMovie on my phone and computer no longer talking to each other, and problems with iCloud syncing. It all just slows the process down.
YouTube & AI Wins
On the YouTube front for "Loïc and the KwingZ," subscriber numbers continue to climb – we're at 94 now! The overall views in the last 48 hours are hovering around 5,600, constantly fluctuating, which is fascinating to watch in the real-time analytics. I've been experimenting slightly with video titles to see if it impacts performance.
I also have to give another shout-out to AI tools. They are incredibly helpful for quickly scanning my past transcripts to check if I mentioned something specific, saving me hours of re-listening or manual searching. I even asked Gemini to help draft a structure for my company based on my ramblings! When used appropriately, AI can be a massive help for workflow.
Right, I'm feeling pretty drained and my brain needs sleep. Time to sign off for Day 21. I'll be back tomorrow!
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