Where are you in YouTube? Issue #11

We're soaring into the final stretch of Orbit's Launch Crew Season, and the momentum is in our favor. The burning question: Can we hit 500 subscribers before November is over and we enter the stage of reflection?
I firmly believe we can and you can play a big role by sharing the show with just one more creative in your orbit.

Are you a nerd?

Ever wondered who watches your YouTube channel and what else they are watching? Not David certainly did after passing the 10.000 subscriber mark. Four months later he returned with a detailed exploration of his subscriber network and the YouTube Network at large.

This visualization gave me a unique insight into the intricate tapestry of YouTube communities. What's cool is that it not only showcases the different communities but also highlights their interconnections and shared interests. It's like having a map of YouTube culture, revealing the relationships among creators and their audiences.

Moreover, the visualization sheds light on the algorithm that underpins YouTube's content recommendations. By detecting communities and mapping their relationships, creators can gain a better understanding of the factors influencing content discovery. It's like peeling back the layers of the YouTube algorithm to reveal the hidden patterns that shape our online experiences.

If you want to explore the diverse creator communities yourself you can actually do that too on YouTube Atlas

When I say Sweden you think of … ?

The tourism board of Sweden felt that people all over the world keep mixing up Sweden and Switzerland. To end this confusion, they put out a hilarious video showing the clear differences between the Country known for IKEA, Meatballs and Pop Music and the neutral banking capital of the world.
In response the Swiss Ambassador to the USA made a less entertaining video.

Now all I’m waiting for is for Austria and Australia to to settle their differences! 🦘

What does “shot on iPhone” even mean?

Tyler Stalman takes a closer look at the production of Apple’s recent Keynote unveiling how they pulled it off to shoot it exclusively on iPhones without anyone noticing. The discreet mention at the end of it stirred quite a buzz as skeptics questioned the authenticity of the "Shot on iPhone" claim.

In the video Tyler goes through the official behind the scenes video and adds professional commentary to explain how a professional crew, lots of lighting and purpose build sets created such a seamless experience.

Now, adding to the iPhone cinematography saga, Peter McKinnon enters the scene with a 3 minute scenic short film that draws parallels to the the DSLR revolution of 15 years ago. Clearly showing how capable the latest iPhone is as a creative tool.

What do you think? Was this keynote false advertising or just a sign of how far smartphones have come?

Fun stuff to click on

Casey Neistat answers the web’s most searched questions

Detail is a camera app for video podcasts creators

Sam Newton is back with a banger for the bros

Open AI is opening up an “app store” to customize your ChatGPT

Mr Alex Tech starts a podcasts for DaVinci Resolve Creators

Inside the Orbit

Aidan released a Channel Update after his Vienna visit for an IRL Orbit community meetup.

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