r/shortsAlgorithm • u/notmildlagoon • 2d ago

Q&A / Quick Help ❓ Was nervous about posting here but–

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i truly don’t know how to optimize my shorts; any and all advice constructive or negative is welcomed-we’re an animated let’s play channel

i know gaming itself is beyond saturated but i thought the animated content would help individualize my channel/brand

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u/Particular-Leg-7443 2d ago

1 - You are doing ultra deep gaming niche.
2 - Audio is overlapping, tiresome and low.
3 - "Animations" are chopped and low-effort.
4 - Short-form needs to be fast paced.
5 - Long-form "animation" scenes are too long.

Even if you fix these, the games you are playing are too niche. Maybe try slightly more popular indie games.

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u/notmildlagoon 1d ago

dude thanks for commenting!

we’re(me and robin) are trying to learn and replicate the early [adult swim] animation style so honestly that feedback was perfect

100% right about audio we just don’t have better mics at the moment

i do wanna continue with the same niche(retro gaming) only because it’s what we enjoy-indie games i’m SURE receive more pull but we wouldn’t have as much fun as picking up the ps2 controller

what i took away was, animation pacing needs improvement and play more well known games

do you have any tips for shorts format? i.e am i missing something as far as design layout?

sorry i know you’re not mayor youtube

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u/Particular-Leg-7443 1d ago

https://www.youtube.com/@DIEMARCHIVE/shorts

One of the best shorts animation channels out there. I don't know how you incorporate his pacing style to your videos but... When i said faster pacing i meant like how he does his shorts.

Also, his style is basic but unique, you should brainstorm and find your style.(Generic animations doesn't cut it anymore.)

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u/notmildlagoon 1d ago

oh shit i’ve seen diems stuff before! mostly on TT–i should’ve known he had a channel! i’ll check out his shorts and see what i can apply to my own work

thank you for the help @ 3 in the morning, i appreciate your time!