The fact that I’m literally not into business like *at all* , but I’m still into watching Matthias and listening to how amazingly he wants to keep Hi5 going. Also listening to his vision and his POV, is just amazing.
Who’s seen the first one?? Btw, Matt, originally didn’t subscribe to this channel because I’m not a very business type person. However, I am now happily subscribed. I really enjoy the videos, and the way you explain things without it seeming super complicated. Keep it up! 👏🏼
Matt is a great leader. He’s the kind of guy who works for a work environment that looks out for his employees, and he wants to make content that they enjoy making that isn’t just following the crowd. Seeing him change his company’s goals so that they’re follow what he and his employees believe is the best, even when they’re scared about the outcome, is something to admire. And sharing it with the public is even bolder. Keep it up Matt! Enjoying that you’re keep things open to get feedback and so we can benefit from your decisions too :)
I truly respect all the hard work and dedication that Matt has put into Hi5 studios as well as all of the employees (past and present) who have helped shape Hi5 into what it is today. I know big things acre going to happen for Hi5 in the coming future. 💙
As a creator that has taken time off from UA-cam to reflect, I had to come to terms with myself that my channel needed to change. Change was something that was hard for me at the time cause I got so engrossed with staying in a safe bubble of what was the norm for gaming channels. Making 10, 15, to even 20 minute episodic videos of a game in the stereotypical 'Let's Play' format became something that wasn't fun but, what felt to me, necessary for channel growth. This came to a point where I realized I was already in a very overpopulated pool of the 'Let's Play' genre and needed to take a set back and realize what I really wanted to do. As many people will say change is something that can be hard to do when you have stayed in what you consider a safe bubble for a long period of time. It has taken me a good amount of time to realize my mission of what I wanted to do and now what I have to do is to create the mission statement to help keep me going in the direction I want to go. For those that might be or are remaining in their safety bubbles (on UA-cam): It is okay to be scared of change, it is a natural human response, but it doesn't have to be hard. On the road of change there may be bumps, potholes, and cracks, but never let those stop you from your vision. To Matthias: Thank you for all your amazing insight and knowledge. Keep up the amazing work and best wishes and luck to you and all of Hi5
People think they hate change but often what they resist is unexpected or forced change. Winning the lottery is a change. So is getting married. Most would agree these are good changes. Forced change is a whole different issue. Loosing a job for instance is a bad change. How we manage changes is the key to how we end up. We may never actively embrace a job loss but if we turn that loss into an opportunity for transformation things will be so much better. Can you use a job loss to spur you to finally finish that degree? Is it the “kick in the pants” you needed to finally get you to start your passion business? How can we use this negative change as an opportunity to turn it good? Change is the only constant in life. What defines us is how we manage change and how we use it. Stay Gold Matthias. The road may be bumpy but it leads to greatness.
As Hi5 has grown over the years I've always been a fan. Sure sure I was bummed when Rekt went under and then eventually BU but... as I said before as bummed as I am when a series I love ends think of it like your favorite book series. you can always revisit it! All good things must eventually end.
I am so thankful for how Matt keeps us updated on what's happening at the studio and how community based he is. I think probably 85% percent of the people I have subscribed to on UA-cam really don't think much about their audience so much except for their likes, views, and subs. Matt however has done a ton of stuff to make his audience feel involved and I just think about how amazing that is
@@AskMatthias I think one of my smallish critiques about 863 (and I know this isn't the 863 channel haha) but in some of the last videos in the series, people like Woods or "Nelson" started using stronger language. As a writer, I know that those kinds of things create more character and whatnot, but both of my sisters have unsubscribed because they were uncomfortable with the language. And I know that two measly subscribers probably don't mean much, but I do know that they were very committed to the story of 863 and it was kind of disappointing. Anyway! That has nothing to do with what this video was about but yeah XP
The Hell and Damns (Which I know in this day in age isn’t really considered language) but yeah. Coming from one viewer it probably isn’t really important. I know you have to do what makes the majority of your audience happy, but then again how many people are gonna come banging on your door asking for more language 😅
Honestly I don’t think anyone is asking for language like that. I’ll talk to the team to see how we feel about it. Personally I don’t need it in the content, it doesn’t really serve any purpose that a better word might not also achieve. Thanks for the feedback!
I think its amazing that your open to changing the vision, instead of just forcing yourself to focus to one that you no longer resonate with. Props to you Matt!
Been watching Matthias since he was a small comedy skit channel. It feels really weird years later watching this. It’s amazing how much he and Hi-5 have grown. I am once more very interested to see what happens now with the new mission statements.
Matt, The subtle shift in the vision is an accurate one. A compelling and believable story that lets you see yourself actually in that scenario or moment. If anything IMHO, Project 863 was the catalyst that brought that realization into play. Far too many people were getting lost in the story and taking things way too far when in reality, they should've been finding themselves in the story. I appreciate the clarity and transparent approach you have taken within the company and community as a whole. You've come so far over the years as a creator and as a role model in a sense to some of your younger viewership and I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds for you and the team at Hi5. Best Regards, Brandon
You are incredibly inspirational and I love where your channel has been going and respect the change in the mission statement. It's been an amazing transformation with some of the most riveting content on UA-cam! I love your collective approach and your alternate reality which includes us all along the way. The truth is, don't feel pressured or stuck, because the story will write itself along the way! ♥️🙏
I actually got the notification for this video (didn't know the other one was posted until you said you were reposting it) Also, I'm loving the subtitles!
Love everything that you have done and im glad you are open with everyone. It cool to see how the studio is changing and I cant wait to see what the future holds for it!
Watching this again to give you the view 😂 I have also been thinking about the mission statement and what it would be for me. The way I see it would be “we create stories that inspire and transform ours and other people’s stories through the means of faith, inspiration and community” Same as before I think it plays so much on how our lives are a story constantly being written and how you guys are helping to build foundations in people’s minds that will actively impact their story So much love as always 💛
I’ve been subscribed to your channel since your video of “tweets in real life” I believe, or before that even. And since then, I’ve been inspired to try new things, take on new challenges in life. Doing things I never thought I could do. It turned my life around. Seeing things in a different perspective and realizing that it’s not that difficult. Life is too short to be stressed out because of a little problem. But memories live on forever, so why not make the best memory? Why not have the best stories to tell and pass on for generations to come? Turning stories into legends. I’m tired of the all the fairy tales stories they have. I want the vision of truth. Which is why I’ve been subscribed to this channel for a long time. I see a very successful and happy family. Thank you for everything.
Between yesterday and today, I had another thought about a possible change to the vision/mission. Instead of it being "We tell stories that change hearts" it could be "We tell stories that INSPIRE a change/transformation in (whatever)". Any change in an individual isn't automatic. From my personal experiences, when I fully accepted Christ into my life, I wasn't immediately made the person I am now. My heart suddenly wasn't changed or softened. I didn't feel any different for a long time. The transformation I went to become the person I am today was *inspired* by what I read and learned about in the Bible. Inspired change, to me means that people *want* that change. They see something in the story, and realize that they are lacking something within themselves. I wanted to change the person I was to who I am. I didn't want to remain cold and unforgiving. We get inspired creatively all the time, so why can't we inspire change in people? I don't think change should be forced or inferred because we think we're telling a good story. We should strive to inspire change with our story, not infer that it will change people. I'm not saying you think that at all, but striving to inspire a change rather than expecting a change leads to more results.
+1 here, what about 'We tell stories that inspire transformation.' Previous commenter said that the word change is also aggressive and instant, transformation is gradual, putting that together with your feedback sounds good to me.
Nice Job Matt. I am glad that you want to be more transparent with us and I appreciate it. I also just want to tell you that you have inspired me to do so much including making my own stories. So thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
Hey Matt I am 12 your old girl. My parents think that I am crazy for following an amazing business man like you. They also think I have a crush on because I talk about you and the 863 story SOOOO much. After school one day you posted a video for 863. I was so happy. My mom saw my face light up. Every time You posted since then my mom would know because I would be smiling the whole time I was watching. These new changes will do great I know they will because I know you. I know you because I have been following since you where on Team Edge. Thanks again for everything you have done for me. 🥰😁
Appreciate the Subtitles. Can’t wait to see what’s next been here since Ask Matt days appreciate how you change and take criticism. Wish you well and can’t wait to see what’s coming for the Channel and Company. Glad you’re so transparent with the fans. Much appreciated
I feel like I've grown with Hi 5... As they change, my own beliefs and thoughts change with them. Thank you for all the love and passion you give to this wonderful community, thank you Matt, and thank you to the whole team. I am so proud of you all. (:
Hey Matt i enjoy the story so far. I like your vision. I loss a good friend this week he was in a bad crash. My heart change big time. Well Matt i will stay on your channels. I am with you all ways. Bye Matt! Aaron Crann of Bad Axe,Mi.
I like the “We tell stories that Spark Growth.” Just because like you said before, we’re not necessarily escaping, we may hide out there for a little bit. But it’s to motivate us to grow and to face the real world when we are finished. It helps us understand those fundamental morals of life that will prepare us for the future and that is character growth. Which is why I like “Spark Growth” best.
Listening to Matt talk like this reminded me of the days back when he would give the audience advice on life. Specifically the two dating videos he had made on his original channel
Stories can be like abstract paintings where the artist or the creator has faith in the audience and passes on the responsibility of understanding the context to the viewers. It can be traditional where the artist does the whole hand holding and explaining. Now depending on how tightly integrated your viewers are the first one if done right can be a joy to watch like somewhat you did with the key series . The involvement matters. View might very be different but if you have a predetermined ending and you can guide the views of the audience in engaging manner. As a creator that's job well done. So for me it's better if you say story that speaks for itself and draws you to be a part of it. Hope this helps
Love the new mission, I’ve always loved story and was fascinated with this specific studio. Thank you for being so transparent! It’s something that lots of companies can’t figure out these days. I’ve been watching you for 5 years now, and the content has almost perfectly aligned through my life in what I want to see in UA-cam, when I was younger I loved challenges, and those made me laugh. But now, your story is perfect and it makes me laugh every time!! Thanks for being awesome! Keep it up! ❤️ Questions! - Would you ever do two stories at once? - Do you have future stories in mind? Thanks Matt!
I have a ton of future stories in mind! Honestly Project 863 is only my 3rd favorite of my imagined story worlds haha. As far as multiple stories at the same time, definitely, we aim to be telling tons of stories at the same time, not me personally, but the company and hopefully up to the same standards or better than what you have already seen so far.
The worlds that matter to both of us is worth discovering. What about using vision to believe and understand. Understand how to believe. (It sounds like I'm saying random good words) but I truly feel that using these words can have true meaning and impactful and doesn't have to go that deep. (Unless you want to for your vision Matthias). Mission is something to create, meaning expression and exploring creativity within the sore (rise) purpose. (Maybe heartful passion?). What I'm trying to say that mission must feel like it has to have a creative discovers and space. Space means never stop storytelling and storyshowing without getting "lost". Giving true trust and being real within the story. I feel like stories must breathe since others are involve in the mission. Hope you understand to believe visions are worth rising at a believable way, therefore "Finding" meaning for the mission(s).
For me Hi5 have always been an escape to an alternate reality..and the stories or the worlds you guys have created are just a part of my imagination and reality.. and i am grateful to you matt..for making such amazing worlds and stories..so for me the Hi5 mission will always be.. "We create stories that become a part of you"
I have been here watching the company change. The 863 was a nice one enjoyed every second of it. Alternate realities sounds interesting I know because I procrastinate a lot and each day I live out a story in my head involving crystal clear interactions. Matt you inspire me and I totally understand how you mean a company as a single entity and everyone taking it as their own that’s the only way anything can grow just like our human bodies all the microbes and human body functions as one.
This is so good! Also thank you so much for including the Close Captioning! I feel as though a lot of CEO’s and influencers forget certain type of people like Deaf people. I’m sure we have an large number of deaf people watching this video or even Hi5 in general. Keep it up Matt and to the rest of the team! Absolutely loving everything!
Thank you so much for another great excu video Matthias. Your an inspiration to all of us and thanks for believing in us. My feedback is maybe you can show us as your viewers and as subject 4, on which props you guys actually used for each scene from the 863 series.
matt, i originally wasn’t subscribed to this channel but i’ve been watching different hi5 channels for a while now. i’ve never really understood business but really hearing your ideas and missions for hi5 in the future is so amazing. i’m only in high school but i really love how you explained all this in a way the younger teens like me can understand. i’m so excited to see what you have in store for hi5! keep up the great work matt!
i can tell with all these changes happening things will be hard. i just want to say i’m 100% happy to follow what way you take your company in any shape or form. it’s honestly quite exciting to watch the company grow. i also can’t wait for more videos on this channel because i’m just into the business stuff as a whole lol. i know change can be hard but change can also be good, proud of you and your company!
I was talking to someone about this today the concept of less is more. Have you considered 'We tell stories that matter"? As you were talking I was thinking why do I enjoy the creators I watch, it's all about being able to identify with the subject. I do not have to be anything like the subject, but in some way, I could see myself as the subject. I always struggled with explaining that what we dislike most (hate) in others are actually aspects that we dislike about outrselves, but chose not to see. I am coming to the conclusion that what we enjoy in others are assets in us that we are blind too. I need to hash this out more and I am only writing this to put it out there, sometimes just writing something is all that it takes to start the seed. You still have to fertilize and care for the seed, but the first step is to get it into fertile soil.
I still didn't get the notification for this video but glad I checking in to watch it! Love the mission and vision, I think you guys are doing some amazing work. I'm loving the content on the channels!
It's quite a nice sight to see Matt putting this sort of balance in their company as well as in their actions. Definitely a really great way to move onwards. I do feel that what is said in the video, if applied as it stands, won't really be effective. How I saw it was that Hi5 *will* engage and captivate an audience with passion, and an audience of those looking to ignite that drive within themselves. However, Hi5 *might not* captivate the "general" audience. Sure, not everything can be covered, but I do see that the company has opportunities to include that part of the audience as well. Looking forward to the future of Hi5.
I think that’s something we got wrong in the past. We tried to make something for everyone. The problem with trying to please everyone, is really you end up pleasing no one. “Everyone” or the majority isn’t a single person. The closer we focus what we’re doing, the better our stuff will be for a smaller demographic, which is actually more powerful in the end.
I love the new vision and mission! The fact that you have taken something we all think we know stories, and are able to change how we see and know it, that's amazing!
Matt, I have been watching you since 2015 and it is crazy to see how you have you grown and changed. Keep up the good work and I hope all goes well. God Bless
Absolutely love the new way the business is going. Definitely shows me as a new small business that it’s okay to change and rewrite my future. Looking forward to everything you have coming!
I don't think there will be more, hard to say, but I think what Matt is trying to say is they want Hi5 to be a creative space, for stories like 863. Basically TV shows with actors lol Most of the channels don't fit that mold.
“With lack of vision my people perish”- I respect the path you and the team are seeking to clarify the vision and live the mission. I know it hasn’t been easy because leading to vision can means losing Good people who didn’t align or had their own vision.. so you part ways creating growing pains.. which isn’t easy because you care about them but as you let the vision guide you will stay on path to mission. Keep up the good work it’s not easy but following the vision and finding a team to build that vision with is the best and I am excited for what comes next at Hi5 as you guys pursue and build towards the future pursuing the vision and living the mission. Building one brick at a time #BECAUSE
Hi Matt this video makes me cry because you guys didn't just changed me from inside you guys to teach me a lot of stuff and i groove with you I learned English and that's tru but it's hard because you guys did a lot of stuff for us and I just wanted to thank you four make me a better dude
Im excited to see where you go with this. I got so submerged in the 863 videos i kept thinking it was real. I loved it. It was almost like reading a book. The vid would come out that would be a chapter. Then id wait for the next vid thinking that could be the next chapter. Thanks.
I love how you describe stories and how it impacts people and how it changes their world and I understand that with being a fan of project 863 and how it really impacts my world and I love the story and think it’s amazing how stories can impact people
So excited to see more content on this channel. Been following Hi5 Studios since they first moved into Orange Base and I find it inspiring to see how Matt is so transparent about his company and shares both his accomplishments and failures and uses them as a lesson. I find myself more interested in the inner running’s of the studio then the studio content itself.
Hello Matthias I like what you were saying about changing hearts with the content that you make. I myself want to make my music to change the hearts and minds of my audience because I want to make people feel good and know that they have Jesus to back them up in anything they go through. You could talk about how getting people can change their heart by the content you make. I want to know more on how to make music to bring people out of there worse selves and bring God's purpose to their lives and show them that itd more than anything the world has to offer.
I have always been following with the story you have created on Matthias. I have always wished for the with you and your crew. Always love your vids 💛💛
I’m a business and engineering student with a love for UA-cam and this channel is absolutely fascinating to me. I think hi5 studios is awesome and I really appreciate you sharing so much of the inner workings with us. I’ve recently gotten into D&D and I’m finally starting to learn just how powerful and immersive a story can be when you develop a world and involve everyone :)) (side note: I think a D&D campaign would work really well with the hi5 studios goals and mission)
I said this with the first video, but I think that Matt is doing an amazing job of changing us forever because we have seen him change. I watched Mathias from the very beginning, and still love everything he does. We see the family friendly and funny content change into a more mature studio. We have seen hi 5 evolve and grow with us. Thanks for the video Matt!
No opinion or Anything just wanna thank you for making me pass through hard times over the past few years I loved how you have evolved from back few years ago to now and looking forward what you do next
Mr Fredrick is like a moth flapping its wing, fast as it can, unaware it's stuck to the surface of the water spinning round and round in circles chasing reflections of the sun.
Matt.... I have been a hight five lover for years now and I have been around for bu the vlog channel, dope or nope, and Gg. I believe in you and the high five team but I am sorry to say but I can no longer continue along with all of you. I have seen to many good channels go down and though I understand why you did it and support your decision I do not want to lose an other channel...... Please Noone be mad at me or comment something hurtful I simply do not want to see another channel that I love change and then shortly after fall. Goodbye every one, goodbye high five, I will miss you all and you will always have a place in my heart.
I like how you put the ideas, missions and goals out there, leave it to interpretation, yet, keep everyone going the same direction. Keeping the vision of hi5 and what you created is awesome! Will continue to support any way I can. Mostly cuz I love the content :)
As a budding creator myself (trying to come up with my gameplan right now), I would recommend the following... 1 For the vision statement - if you change the word "lost" to "find", you also change the "within" to something like "engrossed in". Without only the "lost" section being changed, I feel like it gives the feeling that viewers can relate to the stories when in actuality, I think you are trying to say that the viewers become immersed to the point that they feel like they are part of the story. (I'm still watching the video so I'll add more as I go if necessary)
As a business major about to graduate. I understand where matt is coming from. I also want to create change by creating solutions. But you need to reach a form of understanding in order to get a solution. I do not know how I feel about the word "change" in the mission statement. I does not sit right with because it is not always possible to change others. But I did like the idea of "We tell stories to spark growth" or something related to that.
I love how i felt how the first vision had the word lost to distract me while the word find made me feal like im inside your stories making me so much more interested for the channels and project 863
I know this is more of a “business” channel but, i loved the Study with me - Pomodoro work steam/video. As someone who struggles with online school videos like that helped! even if they are only once a week
Motivation to create content has always been a struggle for me but after watching this I have motivation to create and figure out ways to tell the stories I want to tell
These videos are extremely informative, I hope to start my own business one day and this helps a lot if it does end up happening (and the amount of effort running a business is, so I know the amount if stress it can cause)
Hey Matt, just rewatched the new upload. Great job on fixing the choppyness. The video definitely seems to flow smoother then before. Don’t know if you meant to leave this part in but at 6:01 the edited in “have” is still there lol! But otherwise the video itself was definitely a much better quality then before. Thank you for taking the time to fix it and repost! - Kris
So strange, because the new program I’m using, I fixed that have and re-uploaded! I have no idea why it’s still there. The program I use is descript and I was playing around with “overdub” a really cool feature, but for some reason I can’t get rid of that “have” lol
@@AskMatthias hmmm that’s very strange. Well one thing you might be able to take solice in is if you used it anywhere else in this video it wasn’t noticeable at all. Is this the first video you used the new program on? How do you like it so far?
Does anyone else get StoryFire vibes? Better hire McJuggerNuggets! 😂 But no, seriously, good on you, Matt. Stories need to be told to help people get inspired to tell their own stories. Hence why literature and media are both so popular in their own right. LeVar Burton taught us all as children to escape into the world of reading imaginative stories, inspiring many to create their own worlds for people to get lost into in order to find themselves. That might make zero sense to you, but it makes sense to me. I'm behind every decision you make for the growth of Hi5 Studios, even though I am not an employee. Thank you for sharing some exclusively inside methods of communication to your staff with us; to tell the truth, I feel like some of us viewers may be able to help you guys out, too. If you need an opinion, please let us know, as always. To Matt and the staff of Hi5... (and everyone reading this comment for that matter) Stay curious.
The fact that I’m literally not into business like *at all* , but I’m still into watching Matthias and listening to how amazingly he wants to keep Hi5 going. Also listening to his vision and his POV, is just amazing.
Proud of you Matt we are with you all the way
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Who’s seen the first one??
Btw, Matt, originally didn’t subscribe to this channel because I’m not a very business type person. However, I am now happily subscribed. I really enjoy the videos, and the way you explain things without it seeming super complicated. Keep it up! 👏🏼
I was here since the beginning so happy to see matthias evolve into a better person
Matt is a great leader. He’s the kind of guy who works for a work environment that looks out for his employees, and he wants to make content that they enjoy making that isn’t just following the crowd. Seeing him change his company’s goals so that they’re follow what he and his employees believe is the best, even when they’re scared about the outcome, is something to admire. And sharing it with the public is even bolder. Keep it up Matt! Enjoying that you’re keep things open to get feedback and so we can benefit from your decisions too :)
I truly respect all the hard work and dedication that Matt has put into Hi5 studios as well as all of the employees (past and present) who have helped shape Hi5 into what it is today. I know big things acre going to happen for Hi5 in the coming future. 💙
As a creator that has taken time off from UA-cam to reflect, I had to come to terms with myself that my channel needed to change. Change was something that was hard for me at the time cause I got so engrossed with staying in a safe bubble of what was the norm for gaming channels. Making 10, 15, to even 20 minute episodic videos of a game in the stereotypical 'Let's Play' format became something that wasn't fun but, what felt to me, necessary for channel growth. This came to a point where I realized I was already in a very overpopulated pool of the 'Let's Play' genre and needed to take a set back and realize what I really wanted to do. As many people will say change is something that can be hard to do when you have stayed in what you consider a safe bubble for a long period of time. It has taken me a good amount of time to realize my mission of what I wanted to do and now what I have to do is to create the mission statement to help keep me going in the direction I want to go.
For those that might be or are remaining in their safety bubbles (on UA-cam): It is okay to be scared of change, it is a natural human response, but it doesn't have to be hard. On the road of change there may be bumps, potholes, and cracks, but never let those stop you from your vision.
To Matthias: Thank you for all your amazing insight and knowledge. Keep up the amazing work and best wishes and luck to you and all of Hi5
People think they hate change but often what they resist is unexpected or forced change.
Winning the lottery is a change. So is getting married. Most would agree these are good changes.
Forced change is a whole different issue. Loosing a job for instance is a bad change.
How we manage changes is the key to how we end up. We may never actively embrace a job loss but if we turn that loss into an opportunity for transformation things will be so much better. Can you use a job loss to spur you to finally finish that degree? Is it the “kick in the pants” you needed to finally get you to start your passion business? How can we use this negative change as an opportunity to turn it good?
Change is the only constant in life. What defines us is how we manage change and how we use it.
Stay Gold Matthias. The road may be bumpy but it leads to greatness.
As Hi5 has grown over the years I've always been a fan. Sure sure I was bummed when Rekt went under and then eventually BU but... as I said before as bummed as I am when a series I love ends think of it like your favorite book series. you can always revisit it! All good things must eventually end.
I never thought of it that way. I like that!
“We tell stories that change”
“We tell stories that captivate the mind, and stimulate the heart”
I am so thankful for how Matt keeps us updated on what's happening at the studio and how community based he is. I think probably 85% percent of the people I have subscribed to on UA-cam really don't think much about their audience so much except for their likes, views, and subs. Matt however has done a ton of stuff to make his audience feel involved and I just think about how amazing that is
Thank you for noticing!
@@AskMatthias I think one of my smallish critiques about 863 (and I know this isn't the 863 channel haha) but in some of the last videos in the series, people like Woods or "Nelson" started using stronger language. As a writer, I know that those kinds of things create more character and whatnot, but both of my sisters have unsubscribed because they were uncomfortable with the language. And I know that two measly subscribers probably don't mean much, but I do know that they were very committed to the story of 863 and it was kind of disappointing.
Anyway! That has nothing to do with what this video was about but yeah XP
Thanks for the feedback, could you help me understand what the strong language was? Was it 'hell'? Thats the only one I can remember.
The Hell and Damns (Which I know in this day in age isn’t really considered language) but yeah. Coming from one viewer it probably isn’t really important. I know you have to do what makes the majority of your audience happy, but then again how many people are gonna come banging on your door asking for more language 😅
Honestly I don’t think anyone is asking for language like that. I’ll talk to the team to see how we feel about it. Personally I don’t need it in the content, it doesn’t really serve any purpose that a better word might not also achieve. Thanks for the feedback!
After watching this video I can’t wait to see what will come from Hi5
Not to sound like your mom but we are so proud of hi5
I think its amazing that your open to changing the vision, instead of just forcing yourself to focus to one that you no longer resonate with. Props to you Matt!
Thank you.
I always see u in the comic stand watch party’s. What’s up 😎
@@encelxn Im everywhere dawg im everywhere but yeah big mcu fan :)
Been watching Matthias since he was a small comedy skit channel. It feels really weird years later watching this. It’s amazing how much he and Hi-5 have grown. I am once more very interested to see what happens now with the new mission statements.
same
Hey! Me too! Been around since 100k on the og Matthias channel... insanity 😂
Matt, The subtle shift in the vision is an accurate one. A compelling and believable story that lets you see yourself actually in that scenario or moment. If anything IMHO, Project 863 was the catalyst that brought that realization into play. Far too many people were getting lost in the story and taking things way too far when in reality, they should've been finding themselves in the story. I appreciate the clarity and transparent approach you have taken within the company and community as a whole. You've come so far over the years as a creator and as a role model in a sense to some of your younger viewership and I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds for you and the team at Hi5.
Best Regards,
Brandon
Thats a great point about people getting lost vs getting found in our most recent story. Thanks for the insight!
You are incredibly inspirational and I love where your channel has been going and respect the change in the mission statement. It's been an amazing transformation with some of the most riveting content on UA-cam! I love your collective approach and your alternate reality which includes us all along the way. The truth is, don't feel pressured or stuck, because the story will write itself along the way! ♥️🙏
I actually got the notification for this video (didn't know the other one was posted until you said you were reposting it)
Also, I'm loving the subtitles!
Love everything that you have done and im glad you are open with everyone. It cool to see how the studio is changing and I cant wait to see what the future holds for it!
Watching this again to give you the view 😂
I have also been thinking about the mission statement and what it would be for me. The way I see it would be “we create stories that inspire and transform ours and other people’s stories through the means of faith, inspiration and community”
Same as before I think it plays so much on how our lives are a story constantly being written and how you guys are helping to build foundations in people’s minds that will actively impact their story
So much love as always 💛
This man is a skilled boss,author,father,creator,friend,human
and husband.
Humble,creatieve
I’ve been subscribed to your channel since your video of “tweets in real life” I believe, or before that even. And since then, I’ve been inspired to try new things, take on new challenges in life. Doing things I never thought I could do. It turned my life around. Seeing things in a different perspective and realizing that it’s not that difficult. Life is too short to be stressed out because of a little problem. But memories live on forever, so why not make the best memory? Why not have the best stories to tell and pass on for generations to come? Turning stories into legends. I’m tired of the all the fairy tales stories they have. I want the vision of truth. Which is why I’ve been subscribed to this channel for a long time. I see a very successful and happy family. Thank you for everything.
This is absolutely why Hi5 is my go to place on youtube
Between yesterday and today, I had another thought about a possible change to the vision/mission. Instead of it being "We tell stories that change hearts" it could be "We tell stories that INSPIRE a change/transformation in (whatever)". Any change in an individual isn't automatic. From my personal experiences, when I fully accepted Christ into my life, I wasn't immediately made the person I am now. My heart suddenly wasn't changed or softened. I didn't feel any different for a long time. The transformation I went to become the person I am today was *inspired* by what I read and learned about in the Bible. Inspired change, to me means that people *want* that change. They see something in the story, and realize that they are lacking something within themselves. I wanted to change the person I was to who I am. I didn't want to remain cold and unforgiving. We get inspired creatively all the time, so why can't we inspire change in people?
I don't think change should be forced or inferred because we think we're telling a good story. We should strive to inspire change with our story, not infer that it will change people. I'm not saying you think that at all, but striving to inspire a change rather than expecting a change leads to more results.
Love this! Thank you for your words of wisdom here!
+1 here, what about 'We tell stories that inspire transformation.' Previous commenter said that the word change is also aggressive and instant, transformation is gradual, putting that together with your feedback sounds good to me.
@@AskMatthias I think that might've been me, if that comment was yesterday! I didn't wanna write another three paragraphs lol, but I agree!
Nice Job Matt. I am glad that you want to be more transparent with us and I appreciate it. I also just want to tell you that you have inspired me to do so much including making my own stories. So thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
Loving this mission so much more. The way you explained it was so relatable and sensible. Thank you, can't wait to continue to see the implementation!
"We tell stories that transforms us" Just my suggestion 🙏
Hey Matt I am 12 your old girl. My parents think that I am crazy for following an amazing business man like you. They also think I have a crush on because I talk about you and the 863 story SOOOO much. After school one day you posted a video for 863. I was so happy. My mom saw my face light up. Every time You posted since then my mom would know because I would be smiling the whole time I was watching. These new changes will do great I know they will because I know you. I know you because I have been following since you where on Team Edge. Thanks again for everything you have done for me. 🥰😁
Appreciate the Subtitles.
Can’t wait to see what’s next been here since Ask Matt days appreciate how you change and take criticism. Wish you well and can’t wait to see what’s coming for the Channel and Company. Glad you’re so transparent with the fans. Much appreciated
I feel like I've grown with Hi 5... As they change, my own beliefs and thoughts change with them. Thank you for all the love and passion you give to this wonderful community, thank you Matt, and thank you to the whole team. I am so proud of you all. (:
Thank you for all the past , present, and future content I look forward to seeing everything that you and your crew work so hard to bring us.
Hey Matt i enjoy the story so far. I like your vision. I loss a good friend this week he was in a bad crash. My heart change big time. Well Matt i will stay on your channels. I am with you all ways. Bye Matt! Aaron Crann of Bad Axe,Mi.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you.
@@AskMatthias Thanks Matt! Have a great week with your family.
I litterally can not wait to Read this guys book.
I like the “We tell stories that Spark Growth.” Just because like you said before, we’re not necessarily escaping, we may hide out there for a little bit. But it’s to motivate us to grow and to face the real world when we are finished. It helps us understand those fundamental morals of life that will prepare us for the future and that is character growth. Which is why I like “Spark Growth” best.
Listening to Matt talk like this reminded me of the days back when he would give the audience advice on life. Specifically the two dating videos he had made on his original channel
Sad to see the old phynix burn up but very excited to see the new rise from the ashes
Stories can be like abstract paintings where the artist or the creator has faith in the audience and passes on the responsibility of understanding the context to the viewers. It can be traditional where the artist does the whole hand holding and explaining.
Now depending on how tightly integrated your viewers are the first one if done right can be a joy to watch like somewhat you did with the key series . The involvement matters. View might very be different but if you have a predetermined ending and you can guide the views of the audience in engaging manner. As a creator that's job well done. So for me it's better if you say story that speaks for itself and draws you to be a part of it. Hope this helps
Love the new mission, I’ve always loved story and was fascinated with this specific studio. Thank you for being so transparent! It’s something that lots of companies can’t figure out these days. I’ve been watching you for 5 years now, and the content has almost perfectly aligned through my life in what I want to see in UA-cam, when I was younger I loved challenges, and those made me laugh. But now, your story is perfect and it makes me laugh every time!! Thanks for being awesome! Keep it up! ❤️
Questions!
- Would you ever do two stories at once?
- Do you have future stories in mind?
Thanks Matt!
I have a ton of future stories in mind! Honestly Project 863 is only my 3rd favorite of my imagined story worlds haha. As far as multiple stories at the same time, definitely, we aim to be telling tons of stories at the same time, not me personally, but the company and hopefully up to the same standards or better than what you have already seen so far.
Thank you thank you thank you for responding! Truly made my day 😜
Yes. Glad to see a lot of new content here❣
“we tell stories that empower people to...”
-change
-grow
-dream big
-etc...
The worlds that matter to both of us is worth discovering. What about using vision to believe and understand. Understand how to believe. (It sounds like I'm saying random good words) but I truly feel that using these words can have true meaning and impactful and doesn't have to go that deep. (Unless you want to for your vision Matthias).
Mission is something to create, meaning expression and exploring creativity within the sore (rise) purpose. (Maybe heartful passion?). What I'm trying to say that mission must feel like it has to have a creative discovers and space. Space means never stop storytelling and storyshowing without getting "lost". Giving true trust and being real within the story. I feel like stories must breathe since others are involve in the mission.
Hope you understand to believe visions are worth rising at a believable way, therefore "Finding" meaning for the mission(s).
For me Hi5 have always been an escape to an alternate reality..and the stories or the worlds you guys have created are just a part of my imagination and reality.. and i am grateful to you matt..for making such amazing worlds and stories..so for me the Hi5 mission will always be..
"We create stories that become a part of you"
I have been here watching the company change. The 863 was a nice one enjoyed every second of it. Alternate realities sounds interesting I know because I procrastinate a lot and each day I live out a story in my head involving crystal clear interactions. Matt you inspire me and I totally understand how you mean a company as a single entity and everyone taking it as their own that’s the only way anything can grow just like our human bodies all the microbes and human body functions as one.
Huge respect man. Been watching since dope or nope in 2018.
This is so good! Also thank you so much for including the Close Captioning! I feel as though a lot of CEO’s and influencers forget certain type of people like Deaf people. I’m sure we have an large number of deaf people watching this video or even Hi5 in general. Keep it up Matt and to the rest of the team! Absolutely loving everything!
I literally hang off every word you say Matt. You are truly inspiring and I'm exciting to see what Hi5 creates next!!!
Thank you so much for another great excu video Matthias. Your an inspiration to all of us and thanks for believing in us. My feedback is maybe you can show us as your viewers and as subject 4, on which props you guys actually used for each scene from the 863 series.
matt, i originally wasn’t subscribed to this channel but i’ve been watching different hi5 channels for a while now. i’ve never really understood business but really hearing your ideas and missions for hi5 in the future is so amazing. i’m only in high school but i really love how you explained all this in a way the younger teens like me can understand. i’m so excited to see what you have in store for hi5! keep up the great work matt!
i can tell with all these changes happening things will be hard. i just want to say i’m 100% happy to follow what way you take your company in any shape or form. it’s honestly quite exciting to watch the company grow. i also can’t wait for more videos on this channel because i’m just into the business stuff as a whole lol. i know change can be hard but change can also be good, proud of you and your company!
I was talking to someone about this today the concept of less is more.
Have you considered 'We tell stories that matter"?
As you were talking I was thinking why do I enjoy the creators I watch, it's all about being able to identify with the subject. I do not have to be anything like the subject, but in some way, I could see myself as the subject.
I always struggled with explaining that what we dislike most (hate) in others are actually aspects that we dislike about outrselves, but chose not to see.
I am coming to the conclusion that what we enjoy in others are assets in us that we are blind too.
I need to hash this out more and I am only writing this to put it out there, sometimes just writing something is all that it takes to start the seed. You still have to fertilize and care for the seed, but the first step is to get it into fertile soil.
I still didn't get the notification for this video but glad I checking in to watch it! Love the mission and vision, I think you guys are doing some amazing work. I'm loving the content on the channels!
It's quite a nice sight to see Matt putting this sort of balance in their company as well as in their actions. Definitely a really great way to move onwards. I do feel that what is said in the video, if applied as it stands, won't really be effective. How I saw it was that Hi5 *will* engage and captivate an audience with passion, and an audience of those looking to ignite that drive within themselves. However, Hi5 *might not* captivate the "general" audience. Sure, not everything can be covered, but I do see that the company has opportunities to include that part of the audience as well. Looking forward to the future of Hi5.
I think that’s something we got wrong in the past. We tried to make something for everyone. The problem with trying to please everyone, is really you end up pleasing no one. “Everyone” or the majority isn’t a single person. The closer we focus what we’re doing, the better our stuff will be for a smaller demographic, which is actually more powerful in the end.
I love the new vision and mission! The fact that you have taken something we all think we know stories, and are able to change how we see and know it, that's amazing!
Matt, I have been watching you since 2015 and it is crazy to see how you have you grown and changed. Keep up the good work and I hope all goes well. God Bless
Absolutely love the new way the business is going. Definitely shows me as a new small business that it’s okay to change and rewrite my future. Looking forward to everything you have coming!
This channel should be a vloging channel. To show us the making of the other channels
The mattais channel used to be the vlog channel and dope or nope used to be the og but matt got burnt out
What other channels, he’s canceled almost all of them.
@@FEARisCOLD yeah only 3 main channels left
I don't think there will be more, hard to say, but I think what Matt is trying to say is they want Hi5 to be a creative space, for stories like 863. Basically TV shows with actors lol Most of the channels don't fit that mold.
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Love what you’re doing Matt! Fully support everything you do!
“With lack of vision my people perish”- I respect the path you and the team are seeking to clarify the vision and live the mission. I know it hasn’t been easy because leading to vision can means losing Good people who didn’t align or had their own vision.. so you part ways creating growing pains.. which isn’t easy because you care about them but as you let the vision guide you will stay on path to mission. Keep up the good work it’s not easy but following the vision and finding a team to build that vision with is the best and I am excited for what comes next at Hi5 as you guys pursue and build towards the future pursuing the vision and living the mission. Building one brick at a time #BECAUSE
That verse from Proverbs was something I really needed to hear. Thanks dude you helped me out a bunch with those words
Respect you so much mat thanks for all your content and I will support you all the way through
Hi Matt this video makes me cry because you guys didn't just changed me from inside you guys to teach me a lot of stuff and i groove with you I learned English and that's tru but it's hard because you guys did a lot of stuff for us and I just wanted to thank you four make me a better dude
I see you like my dad and i look up to you
Very very good explained, I hope you achieve this mission. You have a good goal
Matt keep doing what you are doing it will always be amazing what ever you do
Im excited to see where you go with this. I got so submerged in the 863 videos i kept thinking it was real. I loved it. It was almost like reading a book. The vid would come out that would be a chapter. Then id wait for the next vid thinking that could be the next chapter. Thanks.
I love how you describe stories and how it impacts people and how it changes their world and I understand that with being a fan of project 863 and how it really impacts my world and I love the story and think it’s amazing how stories can impact people
I cant wait to see what comes next!
Man I like his perspective and vision and I’m really a fan of how informative he is can’t wait to see next video
So excited to see more content on this channel. Been following Hi5 Studios since they first moved into Orange Base and I find it inspiring to see how Matt is so transparent about his company and shares both his accomplishments and failures and uses them as a lesson. I find myself more interested in the inner running’s of the studio then the studio content itself.
We all love you and your videos we will be with you on the way
Hello Matthias I like what you were saying about changing hearts with the content that you make. I myself want to make my music to change the hearts and minds of my audience because I want to make people feel good and know that they have Jesus to back them up in anything they go through. You could talk about how getting people can change their heart by the content you make. I want to know more on how to make music to bring people out of there worse selves and bring God's purpose to their lives and show them that itd more than anything the world has to offer.
I was watching the 863 series but came quick to catch-up
Happy to have videos coming to the Exec channel again, these type of videos are my favorite overall.
We tell stories that wake the heart.
We tell story's that change our storys
I have always been following with the story you have created on Matthias. I have always wished for the with you and your crew.
Always love your vids 💛💛
I’m a business and engineering student with a love for UA-cam and this channel is absolutely fascinating to me. I think hi5 studios is awesome and I really appreciate you sharing so much of the inner workings with us. I’ve recently gotten into D&D and I’m finally starting to learn just how powerful and immersive a story can be when you develop a world and involve everyone :)) (side note: I think a D&D campaign would work really well with the hi5 studios goals and mission)
I said this with the first video, but I think that Matt is doing an amazing job of changing us forever because we have seen him change. I watched Mathias from the very beginning, and still love everything he does. We see the family friendly and funny content change into a more mature studio. We have seen hi 5 evolve and grow with us. Thanks for the video Matt!
No opinion or Anything just wanna thank you for making me pass through hard times over the past few years I loved how you have evolved from back few years ago to now and looking forward what you do next
"We tell stories that inspire growth within ourselves and within the community"
Mr Fredrick is like a moth flapping its wing, fast as it can, unaware it's stuck to the surface of the water spinning round and round in circles chasing reflections of the sun.
Matt....
I have been a hight five lover for years now and I have been around for bu the vlog channel, dope or nope, and Gg.
I believe in you and the high five team but I am sorry to say but I can no longer continue along with all of you. I have seen to many good channels go down and though I understand why you did it and support your decision I do not want to lose an other channel......
Please Noone be mad at me or comment something hurtful I simply do not want to see another channel that I love change and then shortly after fall. Goodbye every one, goodbye high five, I will miss you all and you will always have a place in my heart.
I'm glad that matthias is making videos on the exec channel now.❤
I like how you put the ideas, missions and goals out there, leave it to interpretation, yet, keep everyone going the same direction. Keeping the vision of hi5 and what you created is awesome! Will continue to support any way I can. Mostly cuz I love the content :)
As a budding creator myself (trying to come up with my gameplan right now), I would recommend the following...
1 For the vision statement - if you change the word "lost" to "find", you also change the "within" to something like "engrossed in".
Without only the "lost" section being changed, I feel like it gives the feeling that viewers can relate to the stories when in actuality, I think you are trying to say that the viewers become immersed to the point that they feel like they are part of the story.
(I'm still watching the video so I'll add more as I go if necessary)
As a business major about to graduate. I understand where matt is coming from. I also want to create change by creating solutions. But you need to reach a form of understanding in order to get a solution.
I do not know how I feel about the word "change" in the mission statement. I does not sit right with because it is not always possible to change others. But I did like the idea of "We tell stories to spark growth" or something related to that.
Still waiting that book
I love how i felt how the first vision had the word lost to distract me while the word find made me feal like im inside your stories making me so much more interested for the channels and project 863
Fantastic! Love to see this type of content👍
Got the notification this time . Still really liking "we tell stories that change hearts". Keep up the amazing work 💝
Ive been here since the very beginning of all this, way begore HI5 was even a thing, I love seeing how much you and your company has grown :]
I know this is more of a “business” channel but, i loved the Study with me - Pomodoro work steam/video. As someone who struggles with online school videos like that helped! even if they are only once a week
... easier said than done but we are with you all the way Matt 👍🏻👍🏻
I’d wish you luck but you don’t need luck because you have skill and experience... I have no doubt you will succeed 💯
Motivation to create content has always been a struggle for me but after watching this I have motivation to create and figure out ways to tell the stories I want to tell
These videos are extremely informative, I hope to start my own business one day and this helps a lot if it does end up happening (and the amount of effort running a business is, so I know the amount if stress it can cause)
R.i.p battle universe forever now I guess. I always hoped B.U. would come back
Hey Matt, just rewatched the new upload. Great job on fixing the choppyness. The video definitely seems to flow smoother then before. Don’t know if you meant to leave this part in but at 6:01 the edited in “have” is still there lol! But otherwise the video itself was definitely a much better quality then before. Thank you for taking the time to fix it and repost! - Kris
So strange, because the new program I’m using, I fixed that have and re-uploaded! I have no idea why it’s still there. The program I use is descript and I was playing around with “overdub” a really cool feature, but for some reason I can’t get rid of that “have” lol
@@AskMatthias hmmm that’s very strange. Well one thing you might be able to take solice in is if you used it anywhere else in this video it wasn’t noticeable at all. Is this the first video you used the new program on? How do you like it so far?
Yeah it was the first video. Thanks for your feedback and keen eye!
I like how we get to watch ur content and understand what goes behind it. 😎
We tell stories that change our worlds.
Does anyone else get StoryFire vibes? Better hire McJuggerNuggets! 😂 But no, seriously, good on you, Matt. Stories need to be told to help people get inspired to tell their own stories. Hence why literature and media are both so popular in their own right. LeVar Burton taught us all as children to escape into the world of reading imaginative stories, inspiring many to create their own worlds for people to get lost into in order to find themselves. That might make zero sense to you, but it makes sense to me. I'm behind every decision you make for the growth of Hi5 Studios, even though I am not an employee. Thank you for sharing some exclusively inside methods of communication to your staff with us; to tell the truth, I feel like some of us viewers may be able to help you guys out, too. If you need an opinion, please let us know, as always. To Matt and the staff of Hi5... (and everyone reading this comment for that matter) Stay curious.
Did I forget to mention George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, M. Night Shyamalan, etc.? Frick...
LOVING THE CC
can he just run for president already
I like these videos and the meaning of them