How to Destroy an 8K RED Camera as Fast as Possible...

Should have done it with an ALEXA instead so we could see what the hell is going on inside that camera.
 
Despite the terrible tear-down of the RED 8K, it was impressive to see how much RED has crammed into their camera. Looks like it would be a nightmare to repair...
 
Oh dear, gaming/computer nerds meet a $50k Cinema camera, decide to hack and hot rod it with water cooling. Oh yeah, this is a good idea.
These guys must be making way too much money for this level of stupidity.
 
It's an investment for more views/subs.

YouTubers like them are also actors/entertainers and you never really know what's going on behind-the-scenes. They could have borrowed a broken camera from RED (or had a broken camera), returned any usable parts to RED, etc.

I didn't watch the entire video so not sure if they destroyed or submerged anything in water, etc. but just saying.
 
Almost anytime someone takes apart or destroys something expensive on the internet, it gets lot's of views, which usually means lot's of money. $100K/month they could easily afford to do an episode where they take an Alexa apart. Heck, especially considering you can grab a used classic for less than $10K.
 
Bob Loblaw said:
His channel is estimated at earning over $100,000 per month from YouTube ad revenue, that’s not counting sponsorship deals.
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Source for this info? Regardless of what I think about this stunt, if true, I have to give props to anyone who has figured out how to make over $100k per month from YouTube, that is a unique skill unto itself.
 
Run&Gun said:
Almost anytime someone takes apart or destroys something expensive on the internet, it gets lot's of views, which usually means lot's of money. $100K/month they could easily afford to do an episode where they take an Alexa apart. Heck, especially considering you can grab a used classic for less than $10K.
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I agree, if you know you'll get X number of clicks and can turn that into revenue, it's just a calculated business decision.
 
There are several channels with the same people running them. And yes they do have a "crew" to shoot and edit, so there is overhead. Not sure what kind of overhead though.
 
puredrifting said:
Source for this info? Regardless of what I think about this stunt, if true, I have to give props to anyone who has figured out how to make over $100k per month from YouTube, that is a unique skill unto itself.
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That's not surprising with 8 million subscribers.

YouTube is (and has been) the place almost everyone in the new world (in this business) dreams about making it as it's much better than Hollywood or television unless you're an A-lister or on a really good show.

Google was practically giving away money to a lot of these people...at least until the 'YouTube Adpocalypse' happened.

SB provides a low and high window as it's really impossible to know his numbers for sure.

Regardless, I'd be happy with his $325K per year if that's his lowest possible salary.

https://socialblade.com/youtube/user/linustechtips

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It’s kind of insane to think about... And at the same time it pisses me off when you hear “it’s only for the internet”, from people. This isn’t 1999. People use that excuse to lower the quality bar and when they don’t want to pay people. When you have the majority of the people consuming content directly from the internet and ordinary people, like the little kid who unboxes toys, making MILLIONS of dollars a year(I think he made $20mil or so in ‘18?), “it’s only for the internet” doesn’t hold water anymore. In my mind now, these productions are every bit as legit as what we did for “real” outlets two decades ago. There are just no gatekeepers anymore, so in that regard, there is so much more freedom to do whatever you want and let the people decide if they like it. If you can cut through and be heard from all the other noise... It’s a double edged sword. There used to only be a literal handful of outlets to be seen on and the gatekeepers controlled it. Now, anyone can be seen, but there are now literally millions of outlets, so being seen can be just as hard. And like back in the day, I think part of it is just luck and being seen by the right person.
 
LTT has 25 employees for all of it's YouTube channels ( and has been on YT a long time ), so I would expect them to be doing pretty good financially. ( some companies have flown LTT to Europe to review their new tech )
 
With that kind of audience, I'm sure they cater to him left and right.

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LTT actually has to do some thoughtful work though. 10+ years and 4,449 videos is a lot of time & content.

Versus let's say a 'Jake Paul' who has been on YouTube for 5 years, has almost 18 million subscribers, and makes most of his money (on YouTube) via daily vlogging and destroying stuff.

Even though he (and his brother) and many others appear to be fools, they are super business savvy at this point, and have huge teams working on their brand. Their YouTube boxing event (more Logan Paul's event) from this past summer drew sick, insane money.

An event with YouTubers boxing each other!!!

I of course don't know the business details of anything, but looking in from the outside:

- Paid other YouTubers a sum for their happiness/appearance (nickels and dimes to overall net).
- Rented a venue.
- Hired a 'professional' production company for multi-cam.
- Streamed it on YouTube.
- Laughed all the way to the bank.

(Let it go on the record that I personally paid $9.99 to watch it.)
 
NorBro said:
YouTube is (and has been) the place almost everyone in the new world (in this business) dreams about making it as it's much better than Hollywood or television unless you're an A-lister or on a really good show.
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Based on the number of calls and messages I get asking how to get my job, I seriously doubt that's the case. It's the same situation in all those markets that you speak of - it's good to be on top, and much less so to be anywhere other than the top. There might be an illusion of it being easier to reach the top in the online video world - but that's exactly that, only an illusion.

The smart kids I know realize that a decent career in Hollywood (I don't mean reality TV) is still far better than anything YouTube can ever offer. I think you might be living in a bubble (dvxuser is such a bubble, btw) if you really believe what you wrote here.
 
nothing said:
Based on the number of calls and messages I get asking how to get my job, I seriously doubt that's the case. It's the same situation in all those markets that you speak of - it's good to be on top, and much less so to be anywhere other than the top. There might be an illusion of it being easier to reach the top in the online video world - but that's exactly that, only an illusion.

The smart kids I know realize that a decent career in Hollywood (I don't mean reality TV) is still far better than anything YouTube can ever offer. I think you might be living in a bubble (dvxuser is such a bubble, btw) if you really believe what you wrote here.
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You're of course entitled to your own opinion, but I can assure you that no one in my bubble would be asking you how to get your job.
 
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