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#8 - Opening Doors with Doras ft. CEO Tommy Lundy

The conversation covers a range of topics, including the recent changes to Adobe's terms of service, the development of the DORAS platform, and the impact of it on content creators. It also delves into the challenges faced by Twitch streamers and the potential for DORAS to address these challenges. The conversation emphasizes the importance of user-friendly tools, community building, and the need for creators to be found and grow their audience even when they are not live. DORAS may be the perfect answer to the need for a service to solve gaps in the market for content creators, the importance of media kits, and the excitement around open source tools and collaboration. We warp up this episode with discussing the trend of people stepping away from traditional companies, embracing open source solutions, and how many monitors does Tommy use
 
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The conversation covers a range of topics, including the recent changes to Adobe's terms of service, the development of the DORAS platform, and the impact of it on content creators. It also delves into the challenges faced by Twitch streamers and the potential for DORAS to address these challenges. The conversation emphasizes the importance of user-friendly tools, community building, and the need for creators to be found and grow their audience even when they are not live. DORAS may be the perfect answer to the need for a service to solve gaps in the market for content creators, the importance of media kits, and the excitement around open source tools and collaboration. We warp up this episode with discussing the trend of people stepping away from traditional companies, embracing open source solutions, and how many monitors does Tommy use.s
 
Chapters
00:00 - Introducing Guest and Adobe's TOS Changes Outrage
08:12 - Introducing DORAS
11:40 - The Power of Community & Developer Creative Process
18:30 - Working to Make DORAS Streamlined for Everyone
20:55 - DORAS is Beyond Just a Link Site
23:00 - Creation & Importance of Media Kits (Disclaimer: Media kits on DORAS are changed in Beta)
24:50 - DORAS is There to Assist Brands & Creators not Take Away
30:28 - DORAS Ad
32:03 - What Dream Service Would A Creator Want
34:57 - The Crucial Role of Media Kits in Content Creation
38:39 - Lionhearts MediaKit
39:40 - Verified Brand Testimonials for DORAS
42:10 - Anecdotes of Companies Not Researching Creators Genres
45:00 - Are Any Suggestions Helpful From the Podcast?
49:00 - Tommy's Ideal Collaboration for DORAS
53:00 - Tommy's Monitor Set-Up & Outro
 
Links
Adobe new TOS - https://abovethelaw.com/2024/06/adobe-will-update-terms-of-service-agreement-after-customers-who-actually-read-that-long-document-express-concerns-about-ai-and-privacy/
DORAS - https://doras.to/
Andilippi - https://www.youtube.com/@Andilippi - https://doras.to/andi
Tommerty - https://doras.to/tommerty
Upload podcast - https://doras.to/upload
Mandy - https://www.mandy.com/

#7 - Work Life Balance

In this part of the conversation, Lionheart and Midgeman discuss the challenges of content creation while managing personal life events, such as the impending arrival of Lionheart's second child. They talk about the importance of taking time off for paternity leave and the difficulty of prepping content in advance. They also touch on the need for content creators to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as managing sponsors and meeting deadlines. Lionheart shares his experience with different agencies and the importance of maintaining good relationships with sponsors. Lionheart and Midgeman discuss the frustrations and challenges of review embargoes and sponsored content. They express their dislike for review embargoes being set so close to the game's launch, as it limits their ability to share their impressions and build goodwill with their communities. They also discuss the importance of transparency in sponsored content and the need for clear labeling. They emphasize the importance of creating content that aligns with their own interests and the interests of their communities, rather than solely focusing on embargoes and chasing trends.

#6 - Learning from Failure ft. Laith

In this episode, we welcome in Laith - a content creator on YouTube. Discussions include Laith's journey as a solo content creator and he shares his creative process from strategy games to narrative videos. He emphasizes the importance of constantly growing and pushing oneself, and the need for fulfillment in his work. In this episode we also discuss the significance of mental health and the need for a healthy mindset in content creation. The hosts compare their experiences with a collaborative video and discuss the importance of analytics in assessing the success of a video. In this final part of the conversation, Laith discusses the challenges of gaining subscribers and the effectiveness of call-to-action strategies. We wrap up with some personal various life anecdotes.

#5 - Creator Tech We're Using Right Now Pt.1

In this episode, Midgeman and Lionheart discuss the issue of demonetization on YouTube and the AdSense mistakes that content creators can make. They share their own experiences and frustrations with the process, highlighting the need for clearer communication and better safeguards. They then transition to a lighter topic and talk about their favorite gadgets and tech tools for content creation. Midgeman introduces a link aggregation application called Dyrus, while Lionheart recommends using ground loop isolators to reduce static and coil whine. They also discuss the safety features of UK plugs and share their experiences with building review TikTok. The conversation covers various topics related to tech gadgets and setups. The hosts discuss their experiences with new builds, the importance of surveys when buying properties, the use of isolators for reducing static, cable management solutions, the benefits of standing desks and walking pads, and the use of software like Polypop for streaming. They also touch on the challenges of dual PC setups, the importance of matching monitors, and the issues with non-matching refresh rates and resolutions. In this part of the conversation, Midgeman and Lionheart discuss their monitor configurations and camera placements. They share their preferences for multiple monitors, including portrait monitors, and the importance of eyeline and camera angles. They also talk about the use of UI elements and custom setups to enhance the viewer experience. The conversation then shifts to software tools like Atom and StreamElements, which automate various aspects of content creation. They also mention the benefits of using Cross Clip to repurpose existing content into shorts. The episode concludes with a discussion about the dream of having a dedicated creative space and the potential for viewer-submitted setup pictures in future episodes.

#4 - What do I need to Start Creating Content?

In this episode, Midgeman and Lionheart discuss the minimum equipment quality needed to start as a content creator. They emphasize the importance of sound quality and suggest starting with a smartphone, which often has better audio and video capabilities than entry-level webcams and headsets. They also mention the availability of software and apps that can enhance the quality of smartphone recordings. They recommend exploring USB microphones and entry-level gear from brands like Blue, Audio-Technica, and Elgato. They highlight the flexibility and affordability of mobile phone setups and the potential for growth and upgrades as content creators progress. In this conversation, Midgeman and Lionheart discuss the importance of investing in equipment as a content creator and share their experiences with different tools and software. They emphasize the need to start with what you have and explore free options before investing in expensive equipment. They also discuss the rise of new companies entering the content creation space and the benefits of having more options for creators. The conversation touches on topics such as AI-powered editing, software recommendations, and the evolving landscape of content creation tools.

#3 - Building Creator Business Relations ft. Antony Floyd

In this episode, Midgeman and Lionheart interview Anthony Floyd, the Director of Content Creator Relations at Hooded Horse. They discuss Anthony's background as a gaming dad and content creator, as well as his role at Hooded Horse. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a content creator and the unique approach that Hooded Horse takes in working with developers. The conversation highlights the importance of networking, the value of demos, and the benefits of working with a publisher that prioritizes the needs of developers. The conversation covers topics such as finding email addresses for collaborations, the importance of making contact information easily accessible, the value of displaying stats for developers and publishers, crafting effective collaboration emails, the significance of dedicated and engaged audiences, the role of content creation skills in influencer management, and dream collaborations. In this final part of the conversation, Antony (HForHavoc) and Lionheart discuss the challenges of balancing content creation with other responsibilities, such as full-time jobs and parenthood. They share their strategies for managing time and maintaining creativity, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. They also discuss the significance of enjoying the content they create and the impact it has on building a community. Antony promotes Hooded Horse, a company he works with, and mentions the release of Mana Lords. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about their usernames and the potential nickname 'daddies' for their community.

#2 - I Was Labelled A Criminal by YouTube

In this episode, Midgeman and Lionheart discuss the troubles they have experienced with AdSense and content creation. Midgeman shares his journey from being a content creator to working as a community ambassador for Paradox. The conversation covers various challenges faced by content creators, including time management, burnout, demonetization, and tax and accounting issues. The hosts share their personal experiences and discuss the impact of YouTube policy changes on their channels.
 
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#1 - I Gave Myself Until Christmas To Succeed

Welcome to the Debut episode of Upload, the Creator Podcast.
Welcome to Upload, the Podcast from those who Creator Content, for those who do, want to or anything in between! In this episode, Lionheart and Midgeman introduce themselves and discuss their journeys as content creators. They talk about the challenges and evolution of content creation over the years. Lionheart shares his busy schedule and upcoming second baby, while Midgeman uncovers some interesting net worth estimates and statistics about Lionheart's channel. The conversation covers the evolution of Lionheart's content journey, from the early days of Let's Plays to the shift towards streaming and recording.
 
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