Was Matti right? Totally fine with you calling me out too. Keen to hear your perspective as an audience :)

@Francoisacker

3 ай бұрын

For me, If someone asked me "who is Chris Hau?" I would say he is this youtuber who is insane at automotive photography. I have learned so much in that specific line of photography from you and no one else. I guess that's a strong point of yours that has always stood out to me. that and adding a creative and comedic narrative. regardless, I am in a creative rutt myself and relate 100% to what everybody is going through with creative identity. finding it is really hard. Anyway you are still one of the greats to me and I will continue to follow you and your journey. much love.

@simonwhybourne87

3 ай бұрын

I think my favourite videos of yours are where you’ve taken us behind the scenes of a video/photo shoot. As filmmakers it’s a big thing we enjoy seeing because we love the craft and being on set. When your videos became regularly about the tech or using social media I think my interest wavered because I love learning the craft more so which you’ve done some cracking videos of in the past. Particularly remember you lighting a car in the dark with a light beam and layering all the shots to create a beautifully lit product. That kind of stuff was awesome.

@DownTheLine-Surf

2 ай бұрын

Hey Chris.. been watching you! And the “the dope squad” for years.. and I have always said I should start a you tube channel being inspired by all of you.. I have all the skills.. but I never did… until now!! You started yours and it’s changed your life and so many others.. sure you need to make adjustments given the things you’ve been through.. but that’s life.. there is nothing worse than “Not Moving”. Trust me, I know !! Keep growing and changing! 👏👏🇿🇦

@JenniferKlinger

2 ай бұрын

I would not be bothered with the success of famous KZreadrs. For example Peter M. - he has I think 6 Million followers, but when you take a look at his views on videos it‘s nothing. I do not understand why he is always the role model.

Tylers university analogy is spot on with where the niche is right now, love that

@craigman7262

3 ай бұрын

lol and you can see it in real time. The ones getting weeded out. Viewership tanks if u just have expensive gear and a lut added on

You know what Chris, I want to see more of your photography! Again another epic location like Mt Fuji, and another well packaged video with no photos from your trip. We your audience would love to see your amazing photo skills, like your car photography (japan is easy the best place for that) Unless you have fully given up on taking photos thats cool, dont force anything you dont enjoy! Thats why I binned video content on my channel! You have so much to teach and show, so teach and show us mate........

Love you, Chris! You've been one of my favorite personalities to watch on these platforms for a bit now. I'm in a weird spot in my journey, and it sounds like you are trying to figure stuff out as well. For me, telling myself to WORRY LESS is top level, and next is to stay keenly sharp to opportunities, and those two things are starting to cause forward motion in my life. Sort of the "instead of setting goals, look for opportunities to act upon" model. Also, even though it's sorta cheesy and overstated, trying to find something to be grateful for every day is both something I KNOW I need to work on more, and when I do it, helps set my day back into happy flow. Happiness is nothing more than having something to look forward to. Cheers to you! Let's kill 2024 in the best way possible!

stay strong and keep at it buddy. I find the secret to all procrastination and being stuck is to just keep going and stay busy with your craft. time heals everything else. 😉

Honestly this was incredibly helpful. I’ve been having hangover from making a video once a week and not seeing continued growth and it made me feel like my content lacked value. I do appreciate you being honest with your journey and it has me invigorated to create more.

Just keep creating mate! Rest will follow. Also if you are looking for a specific feedback, your recent videos have been very raw and real and am loving that vibe much more than the earlier ones

Thank you for this video Chris! I’ve been feeling a lot of this with being an artist and staying true to myself while enjoying the process of growing.

You do great work Chris! Thank you for sharing your insight!

I love that you have been creating more and connecting with other creators as of recently. Keep doing you man. Always love your content.

Jacob Collier once said "disgusting is more interesting than bland" because it provokes a reaction...that we should be chasing the feeling of, "whoa -- I don't know about that" when creating because it's a sign that we're doing something interesting.

So great to see you back. Can't wait to see more :)

So cool to have you back, posting videos again! Glad you took time off to take care of you. Excited to see what you cook up this year! 👊🏼

It is super hard to not compare yourself to others. It is natural to want to be a part of the tribe, but just like you said the more your just follow others you don't stand out. It is very brave and productive to ask someone else to critique you but that is one of the best ways to grow. Well done!

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

I think we all just want to feel safe and included. It’s hard to pave your own way and be aware of it too.

Cool! Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

Mattis out here on youtube still but in other people videos lol 😅

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

lol then one day he'll be back.

"I'm worried that he is going to call out things I already know about myself" Oof. Felt that!

great video Chris! excited to see what you have in the pipeline. Cheers from NC, USA

As a new creator who's always tried to imitate others (my natural personality) - coming into KZread, I'm really keen to find my own way. And watching you guys chat about this is really helpful. So pleased that you're back, and hope to see more content from you. Really like your more laid back - almost introspective - take on your videos. And great to see Matti even though he's not making video's himself this year! I don't know about everyone else - but I enjoyed watching your stuff with Matti and Pete - but just like I enjoy Pete's over the top personality, and Matti's chill vibe - I love watching you just be you and the last couple of video's you've put out just feel so much more you. Can't wait to see more. :)

The motivation to do anything comes from within,if you have decided to do something no one's roast or demotivation can do anything,just be determined and continue,rest will follow❤❤

Supoer inspirational. Thank you Chris Hair :-)

I love that concept of +EBI. I haven't heard of it that way and it makes it super easy to give constructive criticism by building on a success before delivering the criticism.

Chris, for me, I feel like I've learned all the basics just like Tyler said. I've followed a few key KZreadrs for years now. You, Matti, Peter, a few others... and now I'm just here for the entertainment. I'm here for seeing what you all are up to next. Sure I still have things to learn in my film making and photography, but honestly... I just love seeing the videos that show what you all are up to nowadays. I think some of your core audience probably would enjoy that type of content too. If you were enthusiastic about a particular topic, or travel, I think your audience would tune into that and enjoy watching that.

@tracyreid9492

3 ай бұрын

I have to agree - followed you originally for your photography info - but now it's like catching up with an old friend. It's great to see you doing things you're passionate about. They say that you are the mix of the 5 people you hang out with the most - and it's nice to "hang out" on youtube with people who are happy and growing and enthusiastic, especially when you don't have enough in your day to day life. :)

As a deep reflective nostalgic dad I love all of the conversations around “be yourself” on a platform literally called “You”Tube. Makes total sense that we got here and I just find that fascinating.

can't wait to see the camper van Videos

are you shooting with sony again?

Stoked for the "What Makes Chris Hau Stoked" KZread Content

Great to see you two doing the things that you guys do.

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

Thanks! :)

Somehow Matti appeared in marts on youtube :p haha .... indirectly but still :p

Super curious to hear what he thinks...

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

He's not wrong.

Hey Chris, what brand is your orange jacket in the video? Random, I know but thanks in advance!

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

Aether Snow Shell :)

I hope if it’s possible for you to do some videos about Street Photography It will be nice if you can nail that idea We all love you man and we support you Thank you….

I think all of us struggle with some of these things at the beginning. We tend to copy, or more so emulate, what the people we look up to are doing to be successful. I've always loved your content and love how open you are about how you feel. It's easy to see all your success, but knowing you struggle like a "real person" is really inspirational to all of us other creators. Your authenticity is my favorite thing about you.

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate that man. Trying to be honest and not wear a mask in front of this channel

@roknboker

3 ай бұрын

@@thechrishau you’re doing a great job my dude

I had no idea you also made music! Maybe that's part of your "thing" we can see more of here 👀

literally i wanna swim there mount fuji. hahaha

I thought Mattie was taking a break from filming. Now you are Chris Hau's assistant 😂 J/K

Enjoy these moments. The rest will come naturally.

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

:)

Yay manager Tyler!!

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

One of my fav humans

@samclarke1290

3 ай бұрын

@@thechrishau can’t wait to hear more about all this, love what you do, been following for while, excited to see where you go with it! Especially the self knowing stuff, had some therapy and coaching and it helps so much!

chris i must say you and sean tucker is two youtubers i truly inspire me, not matti, not peter. we can see something only in your channel, not the most popular one. keep follow your way, you are not in the wrong way. youtube algorithm didnt give us value, you did.

Matti not using Canon anymore?

Chris what happened to know Hau Media if thats what its call?

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

Still running :)

First things first... I watched Matti's video...maybe I missed it, but "quitting youtube"? Is he independently wealthy and no longer going to work or is there another job/line of work he's going to pursue? His video was full of philosophy and montage clips so I really got lost in the point...sorry, it might be just me. Regarding YOUR video, one thing that I's start with in terms of comparing you with Matti (in terms of on-screen persona, and coming from someone that doesn't know either one of you) is that you come across happier, friendlier, and more approachable. You're somebody people would want to be with...you seem more fun and relaxed (again, on screen persona). Next, my view is that most people are successful and happy if they enjoy what they're doing and passionate about doing it. So for example, when you say that you want to do more travel, I'd ask why? is that because more travel is some expectation? Let's say that you travel to 100 countries this year...so what? so you can make travel videos? what is it ABOUT travel that gets you excited--THAT's what your videos should be about whether your travel 1000 miles to go somewhere, or 5 miles down the road. When you think about different things you COULD do, which of those interest you... do you want to feature places, products, people, culture, problems, emotions...what? And back to my original point about your persona...if people like watching YOU because you're friendly and approachable, then that should be the central theme in your work...come have fun whether simple or fancy, fast or slow, exotic or conventional. Rather than thinking about sharing your knowledge with people, think more about sharing your company with people...they will listen to you as you walk side by side, not as you stand in front of them and lecture. I don't think it's complicated...do what you like, and what excites you, and people will want to go along on the ride...

Be the most Chris Hau you can be, that's it! That's the tweet.

I hate "this" bait. Wait till you see THIS! I did not expect THIS! THIS changed everything! Stop it.

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

Can I ask honestly what bothers you about it? Did you feel like this video was bait?

@Borodin410

3 ай бұрын

Any video title that tries to and be coy about what it wants to say by using "this!" instead of communicating the actual content is clickbait. It's the most transparent form of gaming the algorithm by playing on people's curiosity rather than appealing honestly to their interests. Everyone does it and it is one of the worst things about YT right now. @@thechrishau

@wilburyuen

3 ай бұрын

Doctors hate this trick!?!

@mainmain5303

3 ай бұрын

Watch the damn video to find out what the this is. Don’t cry because your can’t handle a little suspense cry baby

@Borodin410

3 ай бұрын

Suspense is earned. @@mainmain5303

not following views, just creating. thats what youtube is really about!

Chris Hau 2.0

Chris first viewer, i am huge fan💯

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

Legend! Appreciate you Israel.

You wouldn’t be an artist if you didn’t question everything dude? Hopefully some answers will trickle through the mist 🤙

It sad to see you doing all these weird videos lately. I really loved watching your channel when it had a more unique not „clickbait“ style. To me it looks like Peter is the only person who constant delivers while you and Matt are not sure what to do since 2023. You both have an audience just make stuff you love and show it to us and don’t think about the algorithm all time😉

Chris...616K subscribers (on KZread alone)...Umm, who am I to critique you.

@thechrishau

3 ай бұрын

It’s just a number at the end of the day. There’s still someone creating behind this.

I’d say quit asking people what you should or shouldn’t do, don’t copy others work, and stop with the goody two shoes act. You don’t always have to smile and laugh for every situation. It doesn’t seem genuine.