Recently I received a request for some insight into my behind the scenes vlogging. There really are no 'behind the scenes' scenes I'm sorry to report. But I did use the idea of how tough it can be sometimes just to put it all together. I'm definitely not an "on camera" type guy and mostly I video other subjects, places, and things. Occasionally though, I might make an appearance. But I will admit, with events like I just experienced, it is getting easier to turn the camera on me. If only I could refrain myself a little!
Just the other day, I had a request from a gentleman and his wife in Canada to visit their restaurant here in Calbayog City, Samar, and shoot a little promo video. I obliged. Shortly after completing and uploading the video to YouTube, I get an email from the folks at YouTube stating the "Video was not suitable for most advertisers." Yep, that's what it said. Damn those YouTube bots and their algorithms... it's a video about a pancake restaurant for crying out loud! So, because of that, I am unable to have the video monetized to earn any revenue. Actually I think it has more to do with the music I used (which was found in the public domain and also provided in the video editing software I use). Did I mention I received a copywrite claim also? (The same disputed and successfully overturned claim for the same music 10 times over!)
It sure is getting tough trying to earn anything on YouTube these days, let alone make a living. And when you consider my physical location in this world with the almost daily brown-outs and the worlds worst internet, it's a wonder I get anything done at all!
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