Specifically, I'm at a point where I'm actually considering monetizing my youtube channel. I've got a reasonable number of suscribers and views per day, I know of a number of games I can get permission to Let's Play, review, or otherwise work with, and I'd be interested in making a few dollars simply to buy the next game.
That said, I'm unsure of what the partnership would entail, if I'm ready for it, and the hurdles that would come next.
Anyone here already partnered up? Do you know of any websites or forums that I may be able to snag some advice and assistance?
Specifically, I'm at a point where I'm actually considering monetizing my youtube channel. I've got a reasonable number of suscribers and views per day, I know of a number of games I can get permission to Let's Play, review, or otherwise work with, and I'd be interested in making a few dollars simply to buy the next game.
That said, I'm unsure of what the partnership would entail, if I'm ready for it, and the hurdles that would come next.
Anyone here already partnered up? Do you know of any websites or forums that I may be able to snag some advice and assistance?
Unless you can get "Managed" Status from being partnered DONT BOTHER. Do you get slightly more promotion? yes. But at a cost of a major slash in your ad revenue.
BUT Even so you need to be sure you wont get flagged. The new system is very aggressive to Content ID. Do Know that As many companies that say yes (a lot of them being PC based) Many are saying no unless they get the content ID.
Plan on Nintendo?... prepare for a lot of issues
Plan on sega? The japan side is being very anti youtube
Any games that used major music? Those companies are gonna flag you to hell.
When I say 'partnered', I mean literally partnering with Youtube. Right now I don't get any ad revenue because I haven't gone with anyone so far. The previous offers didn't seem to be good for me, and I wasn't getting views/subscribers to a point where I felt it would be worth it.
I doubt I'll get Managed, I'm not big enough for that.
I know the Nintendo Content ID problem, so I'm avoiding them. I hadn't heard about Sega though. My biggest issue right now is the INDmusic problem, since I did some VVVVVV videos and apparently they're involved.
What I'm looking for is more information about directly partnering with Youtube and if that'd be a decent idea. What I can expect and things like that. There's a lot of comments from Youtube and from other networks, but I was looking more for anecdotal information so I can make a decision.
When I say 'partnered', I mean literally partnering with Youtube. Right now I don't get any ad revenue because I haven't gone with anyone so far. The previous offers didn't seem to be good for me, and I wasn't getting views/subscribers to a point where I felt it would be worth it.
I doubt I'll get Managed, I'm not big enough for that.
I know the Nintendo Content ID problem, so I'm avoiding them. I hadn't heard about Sega though. My biggest issue right now is the INDmusic problem, since I did some VVVVVV videos and apparently they're involved.
What I'm looking for is more information about directly partnering with Youtube and if that'd be a decent idea. What I can expect and things like that. There's a lot of comments from Youtube and from other networks, but I was looking more for anecdotal information so I can make a decision.
I think of all the people I am subbed to the only one that is partnered directly to youtube is Boogie2988 (aka the one that did the francis videos).
He is really nice and Might be the best to get an honest answer on that matter.
I doubt your gonna get any real answers on this forum.
and to be honest. if your big thing is lets play style.. your a dime a dozen. your not gonna get any good offers.
Specifically, I'm at a point where I'm actually considering monetizing my youtube channel. I've got a reasonable number of suscribers and views per day, I know of a number of games I can get permission to Let's Play, review, or otherwise work with, and I'd be interested in making a few dollars simply to buy the next game.
That said, I'm unsure of what the partnership would entail, if I'm ready for it, and the hurdles that would come next.
Anyone here already partnered up? Do you know of any websites or forums that I may be able to snag some advice and assistance?
I don't want to dissuade you from this if it is your passion, but the reason why I didn't reply earlier was that it is simply not very practical, due to the plethora of other YTers offering similar content in a similar manner. It is somewhat of a pipe dream. However, let's, for the sake of the thread, discuss it anyway.
For starters, becoming a YT Partner is difficult. Before you set out on becoming one, do familiarize yourself with the terms of the program and do some more research into it.
Actually, this guy discusses becoming and being a Partner rather well.
I don't know if this is up your alley, particularly with this confusion in posts #3-5.
By the by, Let's Play videos are also seen as highly unoriginal and irritating and, as Sapphire said, 'a dime a dozen'; Google even suggests that they are stupid, and that's based on people entering that into it. In addition to that, they are are legally gray and Google has been taking them down and suspending users that upload them.
To be totally clear, consider something completely original and do some research into media and IP law or consult a professional.
I think of all the people I am subbed to the only one that is partnered directly to youtube is Boogie2988 (aka the one that did the francis videos).
He is really nice and Might be the best to get an honest answer on that matter.
I may have to go look him up and send him a question, thanks.
and to be honest. if your big thing is lets play style.. your a dime a dozen. your not gonna get any good offers.
Probably not. I'm not really looking for 'good offers', though I have gotten a few that I just wasn't ready for at the time. I'm simply looking to get a few dollars to pay for the next game. Side-project style.
I don't want to dissuade you from this if it is your passion, but the reason why I didn't reply earlier was that it is simply not very practical, due to the plethora of other YTers offering similar content in a similar manner. It is somewhat of a pipe dream. However, let's, for the sake of the thread, discuss it anyway.
I'm well aware of the pipe-dream status of this. This is more for my own entertainment than anything. I play games, so I might as well do thi while I do.
For starters, becoming a YT Partner is difficult. Before you set out on becoming one, do familiarize yourself with the terms of the program and do some more research into it.
Actually, this guy discusses becoming and being a Partner rather well.
I don't know if this is up your alley, particularly with this confusion in posts #3-5.
I've looked at both already. They don't quite have the answers I was looking for, so I was popping this thread up to see if anyone else had resources I could look into.
In addition to that, they are are legally gray and Google has been taking them down and suspending users that upload them.
Google isn't doing that on their own. If a video goes up and the original copyright holder doesn't want that video up, google takes down. And if you do it often, they suspend or remove. But it's based on the wants of the original copyright holder.
I've been making a point to get permission to Let's Play prior to actually doing the videos for any game recent enough to make a problem. Typically the copyright holders in these instances (even as high up as Microsoft and Sony) are happy to give permission to make the videos, if not to actually monetize.
It's just a matter of actually doing the research.
I'm well aware of the pipe-dream status of this. This is more for my own entertainment than anything. I play games, so I might as well do thi while I do.
I am glad that you are aware of this. I would hate for you to be disappointed and do hope the best for this venture/you.
Google isn't doing that on their own. If a video goes up and the original copyright holder doesn't want that video up, google takes down. And if you do it often, they suspend or remove. But it's based on the wants of the original copyright holder.
Of course. As long as you are aware of how this applies to this enterprise. Demonstrably, you are aware of this, so all's well.
It's just a matter of actually doing the research.
Sorry I haven't been much good help, but go get 'em. I look forward to viewing some of your material soon.
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That said, I'm unsure of what the partnership would entail, if I'm ready for it, and the hurdles that would come next.
Anyone here already partnered up? Do you know of any websites or forums that I may be able to snag some advice and assistance?
My helpdesk should you need me.
Unless you can get "Managed" Status from being partnered DONT BOTHER. Do you get slightly more promotion? yes. But at a cost of a major slash in your ad revenue.
BUT Even so you need to be sure you wont get flagged. The new system is very aggressive to Content ID. Do Know that As many companies that say yes (a lot of them being PC based) Many are saying no unless they get the content ID.
Plan on Nintendo?... prepare for a lot of issues
Plan on sega? The japan side is being very anti youtube
Any games that used major music? Those companies are gonna flag you to hell.
I doubt I'll get Managed, I'm not big enough for that.
I know the Nintendo Content ID problem, so I'm avoiding them. I hadn't heard about Sega though. My biggest issue right now is the INDmusic problem, since I did some VVVVVV videos and apparently they're involved.
What I'm looking for is more information about directly partnering with Youtube and if that'd be a decent idea. What I can expect and things like that. There's a lot of comments from Youtube and from other networks, but I was looking more for anecdotal information so I can make a decision.
My helpdesk should you need me.
I think of all the people I am subbed to the only one that is partnered directly to youtube is Boogie2988 (aka the one that did the francis videos).
He is really nice and Might be the best to get an honest answer on that matter.
I doubt your gonna get any real answers on this forum.
and to be honest. if your big thing is lets play style.. your a dime a dozen. your not gonna get any good offers.
I don't want to dissuade you from this if it is your passion, but the reason why I didn't reply earlier was that it is simply not very practical, due to the plethora of other YTers offering similar content in a similar manner. It is somewhat of a pipe dream. However, let's, for the sake of the thread, discuss it anyway.
For starters, becoming a YT Partner is difficult. Before you set out on becoming one, do familiarize yourself with the terms of the program and do some more research into it.
Actually, this guy discusses becoming and being a Partner rather well.
I don't know if this is up your alley, particularly with this confusion in posts #3-5.
By the by, Let's Play videos are also seen as highly unoriginal and irritating and, as Sapphire said, 'a dime a dozen'; Google even suggests that they are stupid, and that's based on people entering that into it. In addition to that, they are are legally gray and Google has been taking them down and suspending users that upload them.
To be totally clear, consider something completely original and do some research into media and IP law or consult a professional.
I may have to go look him up and send him a question, thanks.
Probably not. I'm not really looking for 'good offers', though I have gotten a few that I just wasn't ready for at the time. I'm simply looking to get a few dollars to pay for the next game. Side-project style.
I'm well aware of the pipe-dream status of this. This is more for my own entertainment than anything. I play games, so I might as well do thi while I do.
I've looked at both already. They don't quite have the answers I was looking for, so I was popping this thread up to see if anyone else had resources I could look into.
Google isn't doing that on their own. If a video goes up and the original copyright holder doesn't want that video up, google takes down. And if you do it often, they suspend or remove. But it's based on the wants of the original copyright holder.
I've been making a point to get permission to Let's Play prior to actually doing the videos for any game recent enough to make a problem. Typically the copyright holders in these instances (even as high up as Microsoft and Sony) are happy to give permission to make the videos, if not to actually monetize.
It's just a matter of actually doing the research.
My helpdesk should you need me.
Of course. As long as you are aware of how this applies to this enterprise. Demonstrably, you are aware of this, so all's well.
Sorry I haven't been much good help, but go get 'em. I look forward to viewing some of your material soon.