The Minus Sixteen Podcast

33. I’m used to a bulge in my pocket

Alex and me go through the weeds this time round. We Chat over the current YouTube love affair with Samsung, why Alex has switched and David hasn’t! 
Then, we go deep in to the business of YouTube. If you are setting up a channel, or interested in the metrics of running a channel, then this one is for you. We chat over the art of intros, CTR, retention, and the importance of timing too. Is there such a thing as a perfect length of video? What’s AdSense all about? Also, we chat about the future of podcasts on YouTube.
This one will take some unpacking - real gold!
Alex latest video: https://youtu.be/HlucC20lfkg
The Tube Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tube-life-podcast/id1595881790
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1
 
My latest video: https://youtu.be/zv6KQ4iXHdY
 
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00:00 Intro
02:00 The Samsung story
14:00 David’s first 1000 subs & applying to AdSense
16:45 Metrics - the conversion rate, and CTR
21:00 The niche, and finding your voice
28:00 The art of retention
34:00 The future of podcasts on YouTube
38:00 Importance of timing & scheduling
55:00 The perfect video length
59:00 Blogging
61:00 Wrapping up - our up coming videos

32. I’ve sold my iPhone! | with iCave Dave

This was a proper blast - we’ve been looking forwards to  getting together with Dave, and this time around, our wish came true.
 
We chat over how he manages to make so much content, the development of Apple’s non-invasive blood glucose testing, the Mac Pro and what Apple can do with it, and why Alex is selling his iPhone! Oh and we chat over the future of Netflix, Apple TV and sleep tracking with Apple Watch Ultra!
 
Dave’s website: https://www.icavedave.com
Dave on Instagram: icave_dave
Dave on Twitter: @iCave_Dave
Dave’s latest video: https://youtu.be/TjqQFOY2RzA
 
Alex latest video: https://youtu.be/_Ac_aChCcg0
The Tube Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tube-life-podcast/id1595881790
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1
My latest video: https://youtu.be/Qug-hpNjVQo
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00:00 Intro
01:20 Apple silicon helped me
04:20 YouTube - day to day
06:45 Making content in mad March
10:10 Alex and the Samsung S23 video and our take on shorts
13:30 How Dave creates
16:00 Alex selling his iPhone
20:20 iPad Ultra and tablets in general
25:00 Netflix subs & Apple TV content
28:05 Non-invasive blood glucose testing
33:00 Apple Watch and sleep tracking
39:00 Mac Pro
53:00 YouTube Optimisation
62:30 Wrapping up

31. It was just a brain fart with Saran Byte

This time around, Alex & myself are joined by Saran, from the YouTube channel Saran Byte.
 
We talk about what its like to upload four or five videos a week, iPads woes, and the Samsung S23. We chat about the benefits or otherwise of shooting 8K video, and the lengths you have to go through to upload. 
 
We hear about the benefits of not working alone, all the time, and the day to day life of a content creator.
 
Saran on Instagram: saranbyte
Saran on Twitter: @SaranByte
Saran’s latest video: https://youtu.be/5As9CJ3lMEY
 
Alex latest video: https://youtu.be/GE5c3ei00nU
The Tube Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tube-life-podcast/id1595881790
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1
 
My latest video: https://youtu.be/rBSQbFL4-LA
 
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READ ALEX
https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech
 
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david@talkingtechandaudio.com
 
CATCH ME ON TWITTER
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00:00 Intro
01:20 How Alex & Saran met - WhatsApp
03:40 YouTube - that analytics
08:15 Getting started on YouTube
13:10 Saran’s workflow & using a teleprompter
19:30 Editing & trolls 
23:00 Camera, gear, & iPhone 14 issues
29:00 iOS Bugs, the HomePod, and uploading 8K video
38:00 Watch Ultra and the Headset
43:35 AirDrop,Final Cut, and Shorts
48:00 Monetising, and paywalls 
64:30 5G - it works!

30. The Future Premiere Gal | with the Premiere Gal

On this episode, I had a chance to sit down with Kelsey, aka the Premiere Gal from YouTube.
 
If you, like me, use Premiere Pro, then you’ll have visited her channel on endless occasion’s. She is a class leader for in-depth, easy to understand tutorials….brilliant explainers, that have got ME out of jail time after time!
 
We chat about everything - what first got her in to the world of video editing, her career path, and what eventually led her to the world of YouTube. And for those of you that love gear talk, we chat over Kelsey’s workflow, and the tools she uses. It’s all here!
 
And here are ALL the places you can find Kelsey on socials……
 
Kelsey’s website: https://premieregal.com
Kelsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Premiere_Gal/
Kelsey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/premiere_gal
Kelsey’s latest video: https://youtu.be/tmhwkjxur0w
Kelsey on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/premieregal
 
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00:00 Intro
02:00 Getting going
06:20 The start on YouTuber
12:15 Scripting & style
14:50 Working with Adobe 
22:30 Workflow & kit
28:00 Planning videos & what ideas
33:00 Brand collaborations & the creators economy
38:00 Talking Canon & YouTube Shorts
44:35 Thumbnails, Presets & the Patreon Page
50:00 Final Cut v Premiere Pro
55:30 Adobe’s subscription plan & the Envato relationship
59:00 Future videos 

29. An accidental YouTuber | with Michael Soledad

This time around, Alex and I welcome Michael Soledad to the podcast.
 
He’s had a remarkable journey, and we were lucky enough to chat to him and really deep-dive in to what makes him tick, his content creation process, the direction the channel has taken, and the YouTube lifestyle.
 
The Apple Watch Ultra gets a good going over too - and just who is it for?
 
This is one you’ll want to watch a few times through - content gold!
 
Michael’s website: michsoledesign.com
Michael on Instagram: michsoledesign
Michael on Twitter: @michael_soledad
Michael’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coffee-with-creators/id1509851317
Michael’s latest video: https://youtu.be/7D2owC53-LM
 
 
Alex latest video: https://youtu.be/OJ5KbYjU12I
The Tube Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tube-life-podcast/id1595881790
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1
 
My latest video: https://youtu.be/vOrxazzH0KI
 
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00:00 Intro
01:50 The accidental YouTuber
08:30 How the channel started
11:15 Niching down - a good idea?
18:30 The algorithm
25:00 The video planning process & the Apple Watch Ultra
37:00 CES, and brand awareness
44:00 The creators economy
55:00 The smart home, Matter, and thread - where’s it at?
57:35 Apple Car - will it happen?
64:00 The benefits of scripting for YouTube 
75:30 Wrapping up  

28. Bring back the touchbar

Our first podcast of the year is here, and boy, has it been worth the wait! It has been a mighty busy old time over the past few days.
 
Alex and I give our thoughts on the slew of new MacBook Pros, and the Mac mini, and even the brand new HomePod. We cover rumours about the release of the AR/VR headset, and the stories about touchable Macs. Its all here. 
 
Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy!
 
Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexGTech
The Tube Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tube-life-podcast/id1595881790
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1
Alex Reaction video: https://youtu.be/jMkBk5L6RxM
Mac Pro video: https://youtu.be/QZ4r-EgEx3s
 
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00:00 Intro
01:15 The missing event
03:30 Who are the new Macs for?
10:15 M1 vs. M2 - the benefits and the M2 MacBook Air
19:30 New HomePod
25:00 15” MacBook Air rumours & touchscreen Macs
29:00 Apple Headset & glasses latest
34:35 Apple Books and AI
40:00 The YouTube algorithm & getting clickbaity
42:00 What’s left for the rest of the year - Mac Pro?
45:00 Samsung Unpacked
55:00 Periscope lens, and Titanium iPhone 15
57:30 Wrapping up  

27. All I want for Christmas is an iPhone that works

So, on this, the last Minus Sixteen podcast of 2022, I am hooking up with my partner in crime Alex Figueiredo from Alex Gear & Tech. We look back at our Apple year - the products we’ve bought, what we like, what’ve don’t like and of course, what we have our eye on from Apple for next year. 
 
Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexGTech
Alex on Medium: https://medium.com/@alexgearandtech
The Tube Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tube-life-podcast/id1595881790
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexGTech1
SSD Comparison: https://youtu.be/PrqpJc02X4A
Phone Comparison: https://youtu.be/UE6b-6OOTbQ
Casetify Link: https://www.casetify.com/alexg
 
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00:00 Intro
02:30 Getting used to the Canon
04:30 HomePods, Siri, and Smart Home
09:15 AirPods 
14:00 Comparing phones - iPhone/Galaxy/Samsung
18:35 iPhone 14
26:00 Apple Headset
30:35 Apple Watch Ultra & 8
36:00 Emergency SOS via Satellite, Apple News & Apple Fitness
38:30 MacBook Pro’s & Alex theory on updates
49:00 iPads
53:35 iOS 16…GRRRRRR!
57:40 Belkin Continuity Camera Mount
59:30 Wrapping up  

26. The WHY of photography with Alex Kilbee

This time on the podcast, we welcome a different kind of creator, Alex Kilbee from The Photographic Eye YouTube channel. You’ll get to hear about his early professional days, his views on film versus digital, and the importance of a good lens. Then you’ll find out why Alex first ever started the YouTube Channel, the skill of making the channel grow, and his hopes for the future…and the possibility of staring a new channel next year.
Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographicEye
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thephotographiceye
Alex on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographiceyeyt
 
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00:00 Intro
01:00 The early days
09:30 Film v digital
14:00 Early career 
20:00 The professional life
24:45 Why Alex shoots Canon 
27:25 The importance of the lens 
30:00 Views on mobile phone photography
35:00 The Photographic Eye (TPE) YouTube channel
43:20 Starting the channel & audio!
49:00 The art of being personal and the community
55:55 The future of the channel & shorts
64:00 In to the New Year
66:00 The art of a great portrait
67:00 Wrapping up