Quinton Talks: The Algorithm
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2023
- Quinton Reviews, famous for the UA-cam channel Quinton Reviews and Quinton Re2s, discussing the algorithm, his headspace with UA-cam content, the iCarly and Victorious videos, and if he's happy with where things have ended up.
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It always makes me laugh when you still refer to the Nickelodeon videos as a "mini" series.
it's implying that he's going to make a "mega" series of something, goodness knows how long THOSE videos would be
I mean, 5 episodes is a mini series if you go by episode count. Otherwise. Not really a miniseries.
right, maybe "serial" is a better term lol
He’s in denial
Longer than a ton of whole tv series lol
100% ready to watch that 12 hour video in at *most* two sittings but probably one
Lmaooooooooo same
Same
lol I feel called out XD
I always watch them in one sitting
looking forward to making four sittings of that
I love listening to and rewatching the iCarly Victorious series while at work or working on my silly little projects. The Garfield one always makes me smile too
Yeah! The Garfield one is one of my favorites too! Just doing my silly little tasks
ye maybe te best, ifi got onto the nostalgia critic one. god movie too :P but the history channel is, ooh
The "do it 5 times" advice is... genuinely worthwhile, I think. I'll keep that in mind if anything I make blows up again.
play the kingdom hearts games
A good example that I personally saw "out in the wild" was someone playing Skyrim and experiencing funny glitches, and it got a bunch of views, so the very next day, they just posted more clips from the same stream, probably around 5 (like the suggestion goes), and now they have like 100k subs, from like, just a handful of Skyrim clips.
It could happen to you.
I can't fathom why UA-cam won't let creators categorize videos by series. Playlists just are not cutting it. The algorithm treats every video by one creator the same. This has led to the site being cluttered by every UA-camr having multiple channels for each type of video they want to make, because each channel can only upload the same exact kind of video or the algorithm will trash the whole channel. And it's so hard to watch old vids in a series in-order, because Playlists suck and get buried in the channel menus. UA-cam calls them "channels" but they're too stupid to realize that every channel has multiple shows.
god this would be such a gamechanger
probably one of the most engaging, no-bullshit explanations of how to do this i've ever seen
I'm loving this wise old man arc for Quinton, truly Gandalf-esque.
He is killing it with the beard!
Human Garfield
@@gapsule2326😭😂
I thought you were gonna say, “I’m Quinton Re2s, and that’s all you three’d.” It doesn’t make sense but it felt right
29:10 lol I'm literally taking a break from rewatching the Victorious video to watch this.
It's always super fascinating to hear youtubers talk about their careers.
you can't fool us Quinton, we know you hid Goku in the thumbnail.
WHERE
*trying to look at the thumbnail, but not noticing Goku, then thinking that this comment is a joke, but what if it isn't? Maybe it is so obvious and people will think I am dumb when I say "there is no Goku in the thumbnail!"
But then again...*
Yeah, but for real, what if Quinton had a little Odie hiding on every single thumbnail
I just want to express how much I love the long multiple hour long videos. It may take me a little while to finish it all the way through because I want to really take in the material, but I've also come back to several of them multiple times after just to have in the background while I'm writing!
Heyo quinton, love your videos on the main channel but it's also really relaxing and calming to listen to you talk about your struggles, the algorithm and how you planned certain videos, it's nice to see more of just this side of you. I just really appreciate this kind of heart to heart with your audience ❤️
Couldn't agree more.
You are genuinely one of my favourite youtube channels because you're voice is so soothing and your so open with the struggles of running a channel like this.
History Channel Saga is still my favourite Quinton Reviews content, so I'm glad to hear it really boosted the channel. I rewatch it every few months.
i’m still holding out for the themed mcdonalds video 😂
Whoever this UA-camr is indirectly gave us the History Channel Saga, so we owe this person a massive debt of gratitude.
Having been a subscriber of yours since 2016, seeing your growth in real time has been really cool to see, and this peak behind the curtain has been the most comprehensive description of the algorithm I've heard in 18 years of using this website.
Been loving the Quinton Re2s stuff, and excited for more.
Rip Quinton's computer for having to render a 12 hour long video. Gone but not forgotten😔
Thanks for explaining the algorithm so clearly - I've watched a few UA-camrs describe how it works and I've just never understood it until now 😅 (I'd love to see a Yellow Submarine video in the future too lol)
I have a near constant cycle of rewatching the Nickelodeon “mini” series at work and I’m loving it, you’re a life saver man keep up the great work!
35 minutes of why branding and consistency is important ended with "or whatever I say on this channel" is very Quinton in the best way possible.
This video is a 30min masterclass on youtube career management.
Quinton: Quit telling everyone I'm dead!
Twitter: Sometimes I can still hear his voice.
Your icarly videos were what got me to watch. I know im an outlier in what i watch nearly always 45 min +, but it was completely clear that you put in a ton of work, enjoyed every second of it, and showed your humor in a way that was safe (no joke, I think it was brilliant). I want you to do what you are good at, which has gotta bring a smile to many people, and that's got to feel good. And I also enjoy learning about who you are. Stay healthy but keep doing the great work if it helps!
Sincerely
The guy who watched the icarly and victorious videos going on 15 times now.
Btw... I got served up a new release from Victoria Justice' music. It was horrible but I knew exactly why it was recommended (I hope you can do a 5 hour breakdown of that travesty!)
I briefly worked a couple overnight security guard shifts (on top of a normal 9-5 job) and your videos made those grueling nights survivable so thank you!
This is super interesting, I've never heard the algorithm explained in a reasonable way. In a lot of ways, this is also like art posting on social media, where you can find a 'hit' but then stress over how to keep in the graces of the algorithm to keep showing your art.
I'm also happy to hear you feel more control and contentment in your life, I've been on the quinton reviews channel for many many years, and you've definitely accomplished being a creator I respect and am interesting in your opinion and would watch any video you put out at this point. Very cool
I still remember being around for the beginning of the history channel saga, one of my favorite eras of your channel.
I was a definitely more of a passive watcher up until maybe How Docs Lie & The Decline of HC. Both videos with points i still think about to this day.
Your vids have gotten better n better throughout the years so when the icarly stuff blew up i was all "it's about damn time!!!" Good shit Q fr one of my fav YTers.
As someone who's been doing UA-cam for over 4 years now and have started finding success in the last 8 or so months, that ending monologue really resonated with me. There is something so special about those early days of the UA-cam journey, when you can just make anything you want any time you want and there's no consequences or possibility of failure. I never understood why so many UA-camrs would make second channels just to post well-made content there, but now that my channel is 14x the size it used to be I understand.
This showed up on my recommended!
I was so very excited to see your thumbnail. I didn’t even read it, I just immediately clicked.
I’m so happy that you are well.
Pretty sure I found your channel in the Fallen Titans era. Not sure if it's just me, but I found the silly videos with Caleb and the niche topics to be so memorable. Your writing quality is consistently top notch. As a long time loyal viewer, your channel is among one of my all time favs and I watch A LOT of YT.
I could watch everything with Quinton in it, such a sweet guy
i’ve been subbed for a while now and i gotta say the icarly, victorious, and sam and cat videos are definitely my favorite of your repertoire. i’ve watched them each several times over now, they’ve become comfort videos for me. can’t wait for whats next and wish you all the best quinton ❤️
"someone is still watching the victorious video right now" me, it's me, I've rewatched those videos at least 8 times
This is a different outlook from how many creators present it. It makes so much sense why my favorite UA-camrs put more out on their side channels. Appreciate the inside perspective and can’t wait for the 12 hour monster.
I've not watched or read too many "THIS is How You UA-cam" style advice pieces, and when I do it's usually from a creator I already watch who just so happened to do a video like that that week (case in point). Partly because a lot of those pieces are grifts, but also because the advice given in them is usually outdated six months out, or a year out, or 5 years out, or what have you. This is the first one that truly feels timeless. Because, you always hear the "build your base" advice, but this is probably the first time I've seen it in such a clear case-in-point manner with the "Do it five times" advice. Like, that just clicked so many things together in my mind. It's one of those things that's so blindingly obvious, but you *need* someone to point it out to you so you can see it for the first time.
So thank you for making this video, and I can't wait to spend a literal half day watching Sam & Cat Part 2.
I am literally about three hours into the second Victorious video for the third time. Those videos, as I commented on them, are a great comfort to me. My world took a shift after I read Jennette McCurdy's book, you Sam and Cat video dropped not long after...I've been hooked ever since.
I graduated from film school in 2014. Your experience here reminds me so much of my own, and I've never even been able to create a youtube channel. I've FINALLY started to get better healthwise and am working on a script for something I want to post. I never plan to be a regular poster and that has always scared me from not wanting to try. So few people can be Colossal is Crazy. But Quinton, much how when people watch your content it you feel motivated. This motivates me. Thanks man. Keep being yourself, trusting yourself, and having faith you'll be all right.
To all the youngins, I'm 31, as the olds say, it's never too late. :)
I appreciate everything you do because you don't chase trends. My favorite is your Garfield field trip because I could see your passion. I'm glad you're happy.
I like the sound of his voice too.
Love this video Quinton! I’m looking forward to watching a 12 hour video about the second half of a decade old baby sitcom whenever it comes out. And let me just say I am so glad you don’t have to make a video about the Titanic Submarine.
Im still watching the victorious series once a month because you single-handedly have me a victorious hyperfixation… thanks (but like genuinely, love your content, I always will love your content, and all of us will be here when you post again and happy to see what comes of it >:D)
So... Quinton looking kinda hotter all of a sudden. Can't quite figure out what changed but Wowee.
With this beard, Quinton comes the closet too Garfield I have Seena human has come without CGI
“People are still watching that victorious two-parter” lmfao I fully raised my hand and nodded like a proud child
I've been watching your channel for 5-6ish years now. I think the darkest time was definitely when Mumkey and those jerks were harassing you constantly. Unfortunately, I wasn't in the best place either back then, and I actually watched them too. But then I did some growing up and I came back to your channel and saw that you'd matured a lot too, and it was interesting to start watching your stuff again since I could tell you'd pivoted a bit and grown up a lot (at least, it seemed you had to me).
My preamble has nothing to do with what I initially wanted to comment on though, which is- please post another Rankin Bass video on this channel.
I totally understand the algorithm stuff and know it could dilute your main channel's momentum, but I love Rankin Bass, and it's a severely under discussed topic. So even if you just post a bit of a rambling video for the holidays on the studio, a specific film, or whatever - I'd be excited to give it a watch. Your delivery has gotten a lot better since you initially started posting videos on them, I think the first was Frosty? But that may be a retroactive change, since an earlier one may have been binned.
But yeah, I think using this channel for that kind of stuff seems good. Maybe make it a Rankin Bass/Garfield/whatever holiday ramble video.
Of course, if you don't want to, I get that, but I got to the point in this video where you said "No Rankin Bass" and I grabbed my phone to say something, haha.
Looking forward to your next main video!
29:13 Thanks for reminding me:gotta rewatch that Victorious vid
I’ve always found your raw honest videos like this to be super informative on how to make content
It's always interesting to me hearing creators talk about how much the algorithm changing to favor watch-time affected both the platform and their approach to making videos, because a lot of times it's a case of them having to let go of content they might've wished to make more of. That's not to say every UA-camr is some poor creative being forced to pump out videos they aren't satisfied with, but there's still an element of having to play by the site's rules even if you're making what you want to, and I always think about that when people don't view this as a "real" job with responsibilities and consequences. It's not just this magical site where you can make anything and get money from it like kid me believed.
I’m not a UA-camr but feel like a lot of this advice is applicable to a lot of career choices, thank you for sharing
As someone who had a UA-cam pipe dream for years, this is a fascinating watch. For one thing, well played on the series. Honestly knowing it was methodical makes me want to support more bc you figured it out lol. Dang am I glad to hear this advice now. Excited for the next additions to the Quinton Universe!
Holly s*tballs why are you making me cry with this video!!! 30:41 oh my gods Quinton, as a fellow creative who’s had a really rough time with the creating part of being creative and also as someone who enjoys your content so much to rewatch them back to back whenever I want to listen to something, it really shows you’ve enjoyed making this content and I’m really glad it has allowed you to be able to slow down a bit and worry less about what you’re putting up because it can be the worst feeling in the world to just produce something because it’s what’s expected of you. I’m really glad these series have allowed you to focus on what kind of content you wanna put up without having to worry so much about whether it will destroy the traction you’ve been building up so far.
Awesome video, but also just enjoy hearing you talk.
I've come to terms that I'm too hard headed to focus on one thing per a channel and won't ever be a big person in the scene, but enjoying myself and love interacting with the small community i have.
I am so excited for what's coming, but I am even more thrilled that your stress levels have come down. I am so excited you can just exist doing something in the background that will come out eventually. I started watching you back during your fallen titans videos and am so thrilled about everything you have made since then.
I say my favorite is for sure the Garfield vacation you took cause it was just such a clearly passion project. I have seen several videos refer to you changing the history of Garfield and that's so cool man. So glad I found your channel and that I can support you on Patreon. You are awesome and keep doing your best.
As a "hardcore" youtube watcher, this video was intensely interesting. Thanks for making it :)
Will be there day 1, when you are ready to upload the next video
I've been making a go of this thing, and GOSH, the "can I get this video out while this thing is still relevant?" problem is real. I can either write a structured script or I can make a fast video off the top of my dome, but apparently, I can't do both? (Yet?)
Your suggestion at the end about showing your work to a friend tripped me out because I did that. I have a friend who said to me just yesterday that my work inspired him to start his own channel, and WOOF. It hit me sideways because his stuff is so polished! It's so good! And I'm like, "Me? Really? Thanks?"
Anyway, all good info in here. Thank you for it!
I rewatch the history channel saga often it's like my favourite set of videos you've done
I love watching your Nickelodeon series to go to sleep every night ❤️ super long run times make it perfect for that
Ive been watching your videos for a VERY long time... Distinctly remember your review of the live action fairly odd parents movies, and it's been really awesome and a little jarring seeing people outside of youtube talk about you 😅 very excited for future garfield
There was once a group of lets players, they were never topical, they would commit to the bit and play things that seemed funny rather than trying to chase trends. This garnered a fanbase that was loyal, when Smash Brothers Ultimate released, did they have a video on it in their fighting game series that friday? No, that week was dedicated to a game where you needed to get panty shots to get knock outs. They went at their own pace, and the algorithm murdered them for it. The group split up, went their seperate ways, but the subreddit remained. You may wonder why I bring this up. That subreddit is how I found Quinton. It's the second best place to discuss anything, and that has led to it being the second best Quinton Reviews Subreddit. It intoduced the channel to people like me, who are going to come watch anything that popped up because it fits my sense of humor. You see, there's also something else the channel is known for, everyone it ever gave the bump to would become more popular than them shortly after, without fail, even if the personality was brought onto the podcast and didn't have anything to add, it still led to their channel blowing up. Quinton's got the Best Friends Bump, even if the algorithm throws you to the wolves, the bump will remain
I always look forward to your videos, no matter how long they are, and I'm grateful the algorithm put you in my recommended, man.
It was good to hear from you Quinton. :) Thanks for the advice!
Tbh I just love the sound of quintons voice and I could listen to him talk about anything
quinton you're my favorite meal youtuber, i cant remember the last day i ate fish without hearing your voice, keep it going bro
Glad to hear you're in a good space right now with this stuff.
As for catchphrase, how about, "I've been Quinton Re2s, and you needed this, too."
I do have a bit of nostalgia for your "Bootleg ThatGuyWithTheGlasses Contributor" era.
But this "mini" series era is golden.
i've been with your channel from the era of reviewing obscure doctor who media, and i just wanna say. take a year between videos if you need to, heck take longer. as long as you're able to comfortably support yourself and your team, we as an audience will always show up to watch the videos. you're making stuff that's hours and hours long, greater than feature length documentaries.
this level of work ethic and sheer output is unprecedented from any documentariens in the past, so there's no reason why you should feel bad about somehow not keeping up pace lol.
i'm an adult, i have patience and can wait for good things, and in the meantime when i get the urge i'll go watch your older videos. they're mostly evergreen and i find myself picking up something i missed on a previous watch anyways.
Hey Quinton, this video was really great. Advice like this used to be impossible to get outside of personally knowing huge UA-camrs, it's crazy valuable to have someone experienced like you sharing for free
Your reviews in that wood paneled basement will always have a special place in my heart.
Especially the scary godmother videos.
I watched this the other day, and Quinton I just wanted to say that I love what you do with the channel. I'm happy you are satisfied with how the channel is going, and I'm excited to see what's next. The History Channel saga is something I rewatch almost monthly, and your Childhood Trauma video never fails to make me laugh. If folks miss the old content, it's still there, they can go back and watch it again, and have a good time doing it.
I found your channel after your first victorious video, when it blew up my Tumblr feed. All of my mutuals were cheering on this random channel that did an 8hr analysis of something I grew up with. And I was hooked. And it helped me through some really hard times.
I still watch those videos, and I've had multiple "watch parties" where I just watch from Fred-> current since.
What I love about your content, isn't the topics, or the editing, or writing ((I love all of those don't get me wrong)) but I love how happy you seem to be. I'm autistic and extremely empathetic, if I can sense that the person who's content I'm watching doesn't like what they're doing, it turns me away even if I loved what they've done before, or the topic they're talking about. You feel happy about it. Passionate about it and secure in the knowledge that if you post a 12 hour analysis on a nickelodeon show it will find people who want to watch it and to share in that with you. And you give off an energy that, even if it didn't find those people, you still enjoyed yourself while making it.
I wish I was in a financially stable enough position to join your Patreon to help assist you like how your content has assisted me. In the meantime I'm gonna keep watching your videos, and every ad break and do my part to get you some ad money and boost retention.
Thank you for your content. And thank you for your effort to pull back the curtain and be honest and open. It means a lot. I can't wait for your next project. ❤❤❤
I literally began my “wait for something to blow up and do it five times” left turn around 2 weeks ago. Literally threw my current project in a box (I can’t throw stuff away lol) and just started grinding. Perfect timing for a video like this haha, can’t wait to see what’s coming up!
I had been watching your videos long before the history channel saga but they are my favourite and I rewatch them every so often.
Glad to hear you're making the content that keeps you secure while also (when possible!) making content you are passionate about. I found you through iCarly and have rewatched the whole series twice. But I'm also going back and enjoying your older content - like the Garfield stuff and Death of Annotations. I'll probably enjoy anything you make that has your signature charm to it 😊 Thanks for sharing it with us
Would you post those passive plays videos on this channel just for posterity's sake?
I miss the History channel stuff, would love more like it.
the passive plays are amazing. the Caleb says the n word timer bit killed me
Your Good Place videos are criminally underrated
This was an extremely valuable video, Quinton. Thank you! While I haven't been able to focus as much time as I'd like on my own channel until recently, I was able to gather my own understanding of the algorithm based on what I saw from your Nick series. And sure enough, I got my comeback video to blow up as a result. But all of this info gave me even more insight, especially in regards to the existence of second channels. Making me think of a lot of different strategies going forward. Thank you once again!
Wow. Just randomly visited your channel (still looking forward to the next Sam & Cat video. Like, that's the main reason I read Jennette's book! 😅), and saw you had just uploaded this! How serendipitous! 😅🤪
I feel there are few people in the world whom I enjoy the voice & mannerisms as much as you. I think there's a specific characteristic to how you carry yourself and create media that just hits me just right. Cannot wait to see anything more you come up with in the future, best of luck.
Great insight, thank you for sharing. I found your channel through the History series and have loved your video style ever since. You have definitely given a lot to think about regarding consistency and quality as new UA-camrs like ourselves grow.
I first found your channel through the Rankin Bass cinematic universe video but what got me hooked was the Fallen Titans series 😂 Love the continuous videos on the second channel, they're my favorite for when I'm studying
I love long videos, I watch many of your videos over and over again cause they're so nice to sleep too. Your tone is comforting. They are also great during the day when I'm working and I don't have to keep searching for something else to watch.
Thank you for the advice! Been wanting to make videos for years and this has helped me mentally push myself to just start doing it!
I'm always excited to jump on the big uploads from your main channel, and I really did enjoy going through the back catalog from before I found it, so it'll be cool to see what you play with here going forward
ive watched ur icarly and victorious videos probably like 5 times each its so good
Yo does anyone else wanna have a noon to midnight Quinton watch party with me when the new video drops
Another 12 hours about a show I never watched and have zero nostalgia for.
Bring it on!
People thinking you’re dead versus those of us following you on twitter and seeing you accidentally blow up every other week and you lowkey hate it 😂😂
But for real, loved this look into the algorithm and your process! I love that you’re able to make the stuff you want to make AND succeed, and I can admit, it worked! I subscribed to you after the Victorious video, but went back into your catalogue and could see you switching things up and trying different stuff over the years, and did experience some hit-or-miss with the QuintonReviews I’d really enjoyed versus the older stuff that wasn’t hitting the same. (Especially because that topical stuff is topical! It doesn’t hold up years later the way the History Channel or Nickelodeon videos do.)
Again, glad things are better for you personally and that these videos succeeding has let you become a better creator! Can’t wait for the next video whenever it’s ready! ❤
You deserve the attention to your work! Especially if it’s still doing you well, then taking the time to refocus what you want to do is the best thing you can do! I’m glad to see you back in my feed again and follow your journey. Take your time, your work is worth it!
Great to hear from you. At some point I was confused wheter you want to make videos about the newest stuff like the submarine or you would to stay relevant but didnt want to do them. Either way, its good to hear from you like this outside of Patreon and it's great to see you putting in the work! Take care💞
The algorithm has somehow never figured out that I have never rewatched any of the 10s of thousands of videos I have watched on UA-cam.
I've been subscribed to your main channel for like... god, forever. Seven years maybe? I wish there was a way to see because damn, I know it's been forever. Always enjoyed and looked forward to what you've put out. The ICarly stuff has def been my favorite so far though.
I just assumed you were making more long videos and working on that. It's good to hear you are doing well and feeling at ease with your channel and content. I found all the information about the algorithm really interesting. I wouldn't mind hearing more about making content and behind the scenes if that's something you are interested in doing.
PS: this is also a genius way to promote your other videos because now I want to check out the history channel series.
Great to hear you've been doing well! Looking forward to whatever you want to show us in the future.
I think I first found your channel from Fairly Oddparents and Doctor Who reviews and have been consistently enjoying your videos ever since
"I'm not a time traveller," he says, as if we didn't all see Quinton Leap.
Literally yesterday was thinking about you and getting slightly worried. So stoked to hear you're good :D
i'm so glad to see quinton's doing great, can't wait for the sam and cat part 2. ps i'm one of the ppl still watching the victorious vids lol
I rewatch the icarly series videos so frequently that it didn't occur to me that the most recent one released 10 months ago. They're just so good.
My favorite type of content is the type that only comes out maybe once a year and then its creator(s) retreat again until another month or a year rolls around and they pop out like the easter bunny. I wish everything I choose to engage with like podcasts, videos, movies and video games worked that way. It is something to look forward to.
Oh man I remember passive plays when they first came out, that sent me back
glad to see your still alive , thanks for explaining how the alorithm is stopping you from posting this on the main channel