YinTx

Agree on that one. I recently acquired a Godox SL150. Wish I had it a long time ago, makes tooling work easier to see! Makes things show up on video, too. I think having more than one would simplify constantly moving the camera around, and ending up with 20 slightly different angles when there should only be 2 or 3. But for budget sake, for now, agree that only one is absolutely necessary. Good to know. Not necessarily trying to get rich here, but don't need another expensive hobby. Would like to at least break even, after that is gravy. I am guessing there are several ways to monetize, including selling the item being made, selling tools/materials used to make the item, sending viewers to a store, earning commissions... so I'll need to figure all that out also. Thanks for that! Should have been obvious to me, after all I scroll videos all the time and base what I will watch off of the title and the thumbnail. Sometimes need someone to point out that thing right in front of my nose, lol! YinTx

I pulled out a few hairs trying to learn editing, etc! Hopefully the future ones are more "fun." A whole lot of useful info in your comment, really appreciated. I have never even heard of Cyberlink Power Director, I'll check it out. If I have to buy 3 or 4 cameras, I don't see that translating into a profitable venture, so I'll have to make do with my phone camera that I used to make the videos you see. If by some random chance it takes off, I'll invest in them. Used like you show will probably be the way to start. I thought about that last paragraph you mentioned, but was a bit unsure about all the licensing/permissions/subsidies etc. Same with music, kinda need to figure that out. I can do the introductory screen for sure tho. @Klara, thanks for the update, glad it seems to have resolved, because I would have been clueless how to fix it! YinTx

@Klara, thanks also for the feedback. You pretty much nailed what I am referring to when it comes to deciding to whom I market the videos. The first video would simply show anyone that may be purchasing something I made a very quick idea of what I am doing, that it is not just mass stamped out on a big machine by the hundreds, but hand crafted. Yes, pretty pointless for those of us that normally do it. Not seeing the black section of video - not sure why you are? Hopefully not something anyone else is having an issue with, because I don't know how to resolve it if I can't see it myself. I think if I do an instructional video, it will be much longer than 5 minutes, and I would be talking, and there would probably be a lot fewer time lapse sections. As you mention, there are a lot of good instructional videos out there, so I wonder if the world needs more? Also, part of the purpose of making these videos is for me to learn how to do it, what works, what doesn't. They are not easy to do, you feel like you are tooling everything with your third left hand to make sure it is visible on camera, well lit, etc. Not to mention the crash course in video editing. So I do appreciate the constructive comments, they will help give me direction. And alert me to weird things like 2 minutes of blank screen in a published video!!! YinTx

@Rossr, Thanks for the feedback. I got lucky that the canned music available without fees just seemed to match the pace of the work. I think you are right on the font color, I didn't spend enough time working through that, was fighting to just get titles into the movie! I'll be able to focus on that more in the future, now that I understand a little more about putting titles in. Still trying to decide on who the audience should be: potential customers for leather goods, or other leather workers. This will affect how much detail I show and how fast I show it, as well as where I mention the videos. YinTx

Those are freakin awesome, love the design cues. Well made also! YinTx

Really tight work. I like it. YinTx

Nice design, solid bag! YinTx

Superb! I really like the color choices. YinTx

Second video I've done trying to show stamping/tooling. Tried to add music, subtitles, etc. Still getting the angles down so folks can see what is going on under the tools... open to comments and suggestions if you are kind enough to take 48 seconds on the first and 5 minutes (on the second) out of your day to entertain yourself with my efforts! Thanks much. YinTx First video: second video:

Really nice work!

It is really neat! But is it only for small ladies? Can tall ladies use it too? YinTx

I made a veg tan leather cover that I absolutely soaked in dubbin. It has been on my bible now for I don't know, 4 years or so. It's been inside, so no heat from the car, but nothing has gotten into the bible. Of course, ymmv. Lining the thing with something like Chevre like Hardrada mentioned would really alleviate any concerns. YinTx

Really nice work! YinTx

I think I've seen belts that are 3 pieces, to keep the world centered and balanced and looking intentional. YinTx

That is really quite good! YinTx

top notch! YinTx

Very cool! I like the use of the shell stamp as a flower center too. YinTx

Great work for sure, and don't undersell yourself, clearly original work, definitely an artist! YinTx

Absolutely fantastic, thank you kindly for putting this type of information out there for us, it will really help reduce some anxiety and stress when trying to dial in these machines! YinTx

I just made a pencil pouch that reminds me somedays I haven't managed to advance my skills much, in fact 2 steps back! Anyhow, the sheath came out quite functional, for sure, and that stamp is a bear to line up nicely, which you have succeeded at phenomenally. And pretty sure I have a blade with pretty much the same profile, so I think it may have come that way. As you know, I have a few blades that I need to rework the handles on, but I've been reticent to disassemble them because I am not sure of a good way to get the pins out, and replace them, etc. Since you have proficiently reworked yours, any photos, suggestions? YinTx

Yep, that should pretty much do it. Think I'll put my tools down for a bit and ponder my purpose, lol. YinTx And I really like the belt, contrast in colors, textures, leathers...materials, mad knife skills... design...

Impressive. YinTx

Fantastic inspired effort putting that design together. Having tooled one purse body, can confirm it is a lot of tapping to boot. YinTx

Looks like block dye method, applying Angelus Acrylic paint. YinTx

Love it. Tank Girl rocks. YinTx