THANK YOU for showing this side of travel content !! It’s not all sunshine and rainbows

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

true, except for sunshine and rainbows there are also photos and videos of sunshine and rainbows!

It's why I like Kurt Caz. It all feels very real. He shows the boring moments, the normal parts of life, places you would probably never visit etc. Feels genuine.

Mate this conversation is presented by you so well. Thank you for the work you put into it! I've started my journey translating travel and experiences for an audience and you've given me a lot to consider for the journey ahead.

This is great. Love the storytelling and message behind this

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

thanks, David! I appreciate it 🙏

Top notch editing! You bring up a great point about travel content!

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much, glad you share my view 🙏

My creativity is not broad enough to think of new compliments I can write under your videos, Wojtek. This was incredible. Seriously, a masterpiece Don't stop doing what you're doing. You're way too talented hahahh

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

well, you've done a pretty good job commenting, so there seems to be no lack of creativity or expression :)

I'm glad your content fell into my feed! This is phenomenal

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

happy to have you here!

This is very well made, very well edited, very well scriped - everyting about this is very good, how does this have so few views, this deserves millions

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

let's hope it'll get there 😁 and thanks so much!

The main problem is too much copying each other and filming the same stuff over and over again. This is the reason why now RAW traveling KZreadrs are getting more and more popular. Like Kurt Caz, Bald and Bankrupt and many more. They just film what is happening around them and this is as close to reality as it gets. If you film the same waterfall million times it can get boring really fast, but if you film human interaction and emotions in the everyday travel life this can last for a lot longer time.

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

do you think really everything is as raw as it seems? You could describe Casey Neistats content as "raw" but once you see how he makes his videos, you can not unseen how much work goes into it.

@ThinLineMedia

Жыл бұрын

@@JustWojtek No I couldn't describe Casey Neistats content as raw because he edits almost every second of his videos to make them short and straight to the point. They are more like mini movies rather then just raw very little edited content. We still have to edit things even in 1hr long videos since a video can't be 24 hours of just boring content. Although streaming has gotten very popular right now which also takes away some audience from KZread.

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

@@ThinLineMedia I see your point. Let me just say - from the point of a creator and editor - the audience can never tell how much has truly been edited or not. it basically starts with the decisions what footage goes in or not.

@ThinLineMedia

Жыл бұрын

@@JustWojtek Well, if you stream and then leave your stream available like a video, then there is no editing - it is real life. You can also make a video almost like a stream with very little to no editing. As long as it grabs attention and you can make a buck it is all good. Short cinematic videos with tons of editing are long in the past. Now only the speed of creating content matters. That is the reason for KZread shorts and Tiktok.

'You cannot live what you display'. I am a travel content creator from India and I resonate with this statement for 80% of my travel days. Honestly, the only thing that keeps me going is to keep some extra days in hand to actually experience what I was busy creating the first few days. Nonetheless , AMAZING VIDEO! LOVED IT❤

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

it's so great to hear that you consciously make time for the travel experience!

tears in my eyes. that's the reason why i just let the camera run along with no additional comments. but even knowing that the camera is on and making sure it captures the best shots just doesn't let you enjoy the moment in the experience. a big sacrifice of the content creators, and most of the time it is not even rewarded by the algorithm. great video from you, thank you ❤

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

it's a question of priorities, I guess. Wether capturing or living the moment, both is fine. It's just that we can't have both at the same time. Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

What a great video mate! Fake out on top of fake out on top of fake out. Loved it. Spot on comedic timing and quality throughout, as usual, but most importantly an interesting take and solid message. 🙌🏽

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate! Really appreciate it 🙏 hope we get to make one together too!

Man what a powerful video this is! As a fellow creator, with way less video made, I understand completely the struggles. Keep up with the contents, even if it’s not travel content, because you’re very good at it

@JustWojtek

11 ай бұрын

It's miraculous how kind comments like these always seem to reach one at the right time - thank you! 🙏

Okay this was INSANE, so engaging 🔥

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

happy you like it! 🙌

I recently started making travel content, so I have been on the look out for guidance and inspiration on KZread. I stumbled upon this video as I was browsing; however, this specific video is the place for my comment and not the basis for it. I went back through your video catalog and discovered your work is brilliant! And that's where the big question in my mind surfaced. How is this guy NOT a youtube sensation with a huge following? At first, I thought perhaps he just resonates with me, and I my interests represent a smaller segment of the KZread population. But I don't think that's accurate. I was deeply perplexed and wanted to understand. Of course I didn't watch all of your videos, but I did watch quite a few. I am not a KZread expert, but I believe I understand why your channel is NOT blowing up. I think you have completely confused the algorithm. You have content for five different KZread channels wrapped in to one. The algorithm does not know who to show you videos to. The algorithm is showing your new videos to audiences who have watched your previous videos. Your previous videos are too diverse - meaning that somebody who watched a travel video may not be interested in a more philosophical video as an examp0le. Sure there is some overlap in all of these videos and I see where your coming from, but I see at least three different youtube channels wrapped up into one. Because of this, the algorithm is showing your videos to previous viewers who on a macro level have very different interests and viewing habits. In doing this, the algorithm does not see a strong response and concludes the videos are not good, and does not recommend them to a larger population in response. I am the first to admit I am not a great KZreadr. To qualify my logic even more, I have had a bit to drink tonight; however, I don't think I am a off base here. I think you are producing great work and should be rewarded. You should experiment. Keep doing what your doing, but create three additional youtube channels with more finite categories. Keep posting all of your videos here, but also post the videos in each of their respective catagories/channels that you have created. You have nothing to lose by doing this. The algorithm will do the rest. Yes I know - the audacity. The fact is you make great work, but I think this is the reason it's not being discovered.

True, that's why I create my local travel vlogs to closely resemble the original locations. No drone shots because people don't fly when they go there

This is so genuine. Thank you for sharing and your honesty

@JustWojtek

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words 🙏

Yo, I like your video. I'm small travel videos creator myself. And I honestly get that. We try to pack some part of our lives into a story. Nothing wrong with that, but as you said - viewers should be aware that there is so much more things happening that never will be told. Who wants to watch a video about having a bad day assuming that you want to record on that bad day. Thanks for this one! Subbed! Take care!

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

that would be a really weird niche "angry sad travel - join me and my misery!" 😄

@macieyen

Жыл бұрын

@@JustWojtek 📒 😅

Woow, Wojtek, you have an impressive storyline and great plot twists in this one. Indeed, quite some expectations are shattered the moment you start traveling and realize that almost nothing of what you've seen in those travel videos is the way it is in real life. Keep up the good work.

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much! and indeed, things are rarely what they seem to be

This is a very strong and impactful video Wojtek. I can only imagine how much time and effort you put into that one. I love your examples and metaphors. They are on point and getting the message over very clearly. How you deliver the message with your own words and the production value is extraordinary. I can identify so much with what you and @Stefanovic92 are saying since I was creating travel content for my channel the last few months while living and travelling in Brasil. I've uploaded the last one (for now) yesterday. I can highly relate to your thoughts and feelings regarding the creation of travel content. I'm feeling the same since a few months. I wouldn't say I won't ever create a travel video / vlog again, it can be fun sometimes and cool to have the video as something to look back on at some time in the future. But it's true, running around with the camera trying to create "the best shot" takes us out of the moment and diminishes the experience. It "alters it" how you are saying very correctly. Keep up this amazing work and that great storytelling. I really enjoyed this one and think that it is exactly what many people need. You've got my sub. You deserve it. Weiter so!

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

thanks, buddy! and maybe to clarify: I think there is nothing wrong with "getting the shot" but only if you go out to get the shot. If you go out to travel, go travel, but maybe leave the camera aside.

Oh my word this video is unbelievably good!!! Incredible impressed!

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Aamir! I'm happy you like it 🙌

I just started my channel last year. Before that, I had basically been traveling for the sake of traveling for several years. I'm sure I would be much further along as a creator had I started back in 2016, when I first started traveling. But I'm glad I made a conscious choice to just experience being on the road first because I would have ruined some beautiful moments if I felt the need to film everything to grow an audience.

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

there are definitely two sides to it - I never really regretted to capture something on travels, but I definitely had to learn, when to leave the camera in the backpack or how to use it "efficiently" instead of all the time - also: great channel name!

@worldofnuance

Жыл бұрын

@@JustWojtek Definitely. Setting good boundaries are critical for all creators. It also really helps me to remind myself why I'm doing this. Of course, there's a level of notability you'd like to achieve by growing an audience. But that can't be the prime reason. For me, it boils down to developing skills as a visual storyteller, remembering interesting moments from my life, and having a vehicle that gives me an excuse to connect with people. Thanks for the video and the content you're making!

Fantastic. The message you tell needs more exposure. Thank you

@JustWojtek

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm happy it reached you!

You need to find a way to market yourself - this channel is underrated completely

Good work👍

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! 🙌

Dude your message is so true, thanks for this great video!❤

@JustWojtek

9 ай бұрын

thanks for watching! I'm happy to hear this resonated with you 🙏

@Vittorio_Bociarotti

9 ай бұрын

Sure, your message is quite on point, the youtube content misleads in terms of the travel perfection, the problem is our psychology, we tend to pay attention mainly to a bright and fun side of the experiences and do not care what stays behind those perfect drone shots, epic sunsets and smiling faces - the reality is not like this and this is probably why we watch these "perfect" travel vids - we want to escape from it into a perfect world which in fact does not exist. @@JustWojtek

@Vittorio_Bociarotti

9 ай бұрын

As for the creators, I used to publish many travel videos during my week-end and holiday traveling here in Italy, but quickly understood that in many cases creation of the "perfect" content does not let you enjoy your travel, this anxiety of shooting the perfect scenes, wasting time on reshooting - probably worth it once it converts into sweet numbers on your bank account, otherwise it's just waste of time for seeking the attention from the people in the internet. I still love shooting and storytelling so I changed the strategy and shifted the focus on travel tips, do's and dont's, less drama, less glossy perfection, just telling what I wish to know before visitng the places.

And when you think about it, you realise that all you need is a GoPro pointed forward tot the action: so basically you are enjoying and recording what you are doing. Don’t prepare, just mount in on your helmet/chest mount/ bite mount and point it forward and goooooo!

Great Video

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I think a lot of these travel pages have really created a travel influencer culture where everyone wants to feel like they're being original , and go places that's going to give them the most "content" to gain followers and likes. Now there's nothing wrong with that but you're definitely starting to see a shift in terms of the content that people put out. It gives nothing but ease and luxury so people have that same expectation when they go to these places. Very rarely are people honest about the journey so they sacrifice authenticity for pretentiousness.Everyone is at the point where they're just showing the glamor focused on building a brand and gaining followers.. we're just seeing the same thing or it over and over. You really don't learn much from these post about the journey or location. Travel shouldn't be a competition for follows and likes. Live your own experience.

@JustWojtek

10 күн бұрын

Word 🙏

The only "travel" channel I watch with interest (or at all) is Bald and Bankrupt. And if I want to see some places I've never visited, I'll take a virtual walk in street view or look up local photos.

@JustWojtek

Жыл бұрын

seems like a good idea. so you don't even watch documentaries and such?

@MrSociofobs

Жыл бұрын

@@JustWojtek Depends on the subject, though documentaries are in another category imo. The average "travel" channel won't document anything worthwhile.

well travel!🤝

So good!! I relate to this in so many ways. Wow

@JustWojtek

8 ай бұрын

thank, Kevin! 🙏

Gold

❤

@JustWojtek

5 ай бұрын

🙏

You no longer enjoy travelling when you vlog about it, because creating content about it is stressful and not fun?

@JustWojtek

8 ай бұрын

well, if you travel for fun, it's fun, if you travel for work it's work. content creation is work and striking a balance is hard.

Traveling while doing content creation personally would feel ah bit more freeing if you build a audience that enjoy when you post videos not just wit sunsets and beach’s but yk foods reviews and haunted areas or public interviews etc you know branch out wit different ideas and you would have ah bit more fun but also you audience will be more intrigued and also you will be building a bigger audience

@JustWojtek

5 ай бұрын

that definitely can be fun, but it also turns more and more into a professional production that needs to be planned and controlled, so it (most of the cases) starts feeling more and more like a job - which can be fine!

Yeah, but NZ is real and we are here ..

@JustWojtek

2 ай бұрын

… and I’ve been there, so I approve this argument 🫡