TLDR;
Viyaura shares a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a YouTuber, covering various aspects of her content creation process. She discusses her workspace, thumbnail creation, the importance of rewatching videos, the excitement and nervousness of posting, engaging with comments, editing, and other activities like baking and product photography. She also touches on the research and planning involved in her videos, her drawing and design work, and expresses gratitude for her supportive community.
- Viyaura's favorite part of being a YouTuber is posting videos and interacting with her audience.
- Her least favorite task is taking product photos due to shyness about self-promotion.
- She emphasizes the time-consuming nature of editing and the importance of research and planning.
workspace (and WHO even is viyaura??) [0:10]
Viyaura introduces her workspace, which she says she spends most of her time. She highlights her timer used for challenge videos and introduces herself as Viyaura, a name derived from "Violet" and "Aura." She started her YouTube channel in 2023, posting videos every Saturday, which include fun and often art-related challenges. She expresses her love for Capybaras, onions, baking, and classical music. She also shows her iPad, computer, and crochet Capybaras and pigs that decorate her workspace.
thumbnails [1:03]
Viyaura discusses her love-hate relationship with designing thumbnails on Procreate. She mentions that while she sometimes has good thumbnail ideas, executing them can be challenging. She creates three thumbnails for each video, posting every Saturday, resulting in about 15 thumbnails a month. She avoids having similar faces in a row and often takes breaks during the design process to refresh her perspective. She rates the thumbnail process from 2/10 on bad days to 20/10 on good days, appreciating clean and easy-to-understand designs.
rewatching [2:37]
Viyaura emphasizes the importance of rewatching her videos before posting to catch any mistakes in audio or music. She compares this process to proofreading, ensuring everything is in order before the video goes live. She finds this step enjoyable because she often forgets what she said or did in the video, making it a fun experience. She mentions posting a video about trying viral Pinterest art tutorials and wanting to ensure everything is ready.
posting a video [3:53]
Viyaura shares her experience of posting videos every weekend for about a year and a half, noting that she still gets nervous. She includes a chart showing when her videos are posted in different time zones. She admits to sometimes posting a minute or two early. She also mentions that YouTube ranks videos based on their performance compared to previous uploads, with a lower score being better. Despite the potential for a video to not perform well, she enjoys reading and replying to comments.
replying to comments [4:17]
Viyaura talks about replying to comments after posting a video, describing it as a fun live chat with her audience. She mentions that YouTube ranks videos based on their performance compared to previous uploads, with a lower score (1 out of 10) indicating better performance. She expresses that her favorite part is reading and replying to comments, enjoying the interaction with her viewers. She rates posting videos and replying to comments as a solid 10 out of 10, looking forward to it every Saturday.
editing [5:20]
Viyaura discusses the editing process, which takes up a significant amount of her time. While she finds watching her edit might be boring, she enjoys the process of cutting clips, adding sound effects, and music. She prefers to edit her own videos to maintain a personal connection with her audience and tell her story effectively. Despite the time-consuming nature, she rates editing as a 6.5 out of 10.
random viyaura lore [6:15]
Viyaura shares a random fact about herself: she has been editing videos since before she started drawing, creating fandom edits. She refrains from specifying which fandom but hints that viewers might be able to guess.
baking [6:30]
Viyaura mentions her tradition of baking bread on Saturdays as a way to relax and celebrate her work. She describes it as a weekly congratulations to herself. She enjoys this chill time and often indulges in thick slices of bread. She rates baking as an 11 out of 10, expressing her love for it.
taking photos [7:09]
Viyaura discusses taking product photos, which she doesn't do often due to shyness about promoting her products. She took advantage of good lighting to photograph her Capybara plushy. She thanks those who pre-ordered the plush, which was set to happen in August. She also mentions her books available on Amazon and suggests her life journal as a potential Christmas gift. She rates taking photos as a 7 out of 10, appreciating the better lighting and quality but feeling terrible at taking photos.
research, planning, doing [8:40]
Viyaura describes the time-consuming but less exciting process of planning, scripting, and researching for her videos. She mentions her current project involves hiring experts to revamp her Capybara store, which requires significant behind-the-scenes work, such as setting up email signups and communicating with collaborators. She also creates side hustle videos, which involve designing, figuring out logistics like shipping and packaging, and ensuring the video remains fun and cohesive. She rates this process a 2 out of 10 due to a lack of confidence in her skills.
drawing and design [9:58]
Viyaura discusses her drawing and design work, which is a substantial part of her content. She shows examples of a Capybara mug, tote bag, t-shirt, and cap. She mentions filming a video on how she colors her drawings but questions whether anyone would watch it, as she feels unqualified to teach drawing. Despite her doubts, she enjoys drawing what she wants when she wants to.
finale & viyaura's secret after school club [10:48]
Viyaura concludes by stating that her favorite part of being a YouTuber is posting videos and replying to comments, while her least favorite is taking product photos. She mentions a YouTuber intro PDF packet she created with more detailed information and logistics. She emphasizes that her experience is just a small snippet of her reality and expresses gratitude for her supportive community. She loves making videos and intends to continue doing so.
