GMTK Update Video (Patreon)
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Hello everyone!
I'm coming to you from a very hot summer evening in the UK to share some thoughts on GMTK, and some plans for the future.
I outline them in the video above - which, I should warn you, is... not great. My lav mic is popping constantly so the audio is bad. I keep going out of focus. You can see my fiance's dress hanging up behind me. A light stops working halfway though.
You'll understand why the video is so bad when you watch it! I would re-record it but it's so hot under the studio lights and also - as embarrassing as it is - I quite like showing my amateur first steps in vlogging.
But if you don't want to watch and just want the TL;DR, here we go:
- After reaching 1 million subscribers on GMTK, I've lost some of my satisfaction with the channel as I no longer feel like I'm learning new skills or striving for new challenges.
- So while I will continue with the GMTK content you know, I want to try three new things that will take me out of my comfort zone.
- One is On the Level, which I've already started. Interviewing people is scary and the format feels completely new and fresh. It's like starting a whole new channel.
- Two is a series where I try to make a game, and document the entire process. I'll be on camera to match the idea of being transparent and open about the process.
- Three is to possibly relaunch Design Icons as a podcast. Not 100% sure about that - I'll need to do a test episode I think.
- The main takeaway is: I'm taking some time off currently for my wedding and honeymoon. So, I will likely not be making any videos in August and so won't charge Patrons. After that I'll need a bit of time and patience while I try new projects and creative endeavours. Please bear with me!
- Also the lav mic was too close to my mouth, I need to use Manual Focus, and the light ran out of battery. Learning!!
Cheers
Mark