Day 18

A new 4K webcam to use it for my video recordings. I used it to record my reaction video of Episode 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and my shocking discovery of the massive file sizes that 4K videos creates (45GB for half an hour! ). Plus, updates on structuring the brand and the ongoing process of editing the latest reaction content.Friends, 4K Files, and Future PlansHello Everyone!This recording is coming to you much later than usual today, all thanks to a pleasant disruption. After waking up and getting some housekeeping done, I got a text from a friend nearby who popped over for a lovely catch-up. It's always great to connect, though it did push my recording schedule back quite a bit! (More on that visit for paid subscribers later ). I was so tired afterwards that I collapsed on the bed for a much-needed nap, something I haven't done during the day for ages.Tech Upgrades & ChallengesBig news on the equipment front: I bought a new 4K webcam! The main reason was to free up my phone during recordings, as I couldn't use it for messages or anything else while filming. It was supposed to arrive late tonight but surprised me by showing up at 7 pm. I spent some time setting it up – the quality looks fantastic, but the little tripod it came with is incredibly flimsy.I immediately put the webcam to use recording my reaction to the latest Drag Race episode (Episode 14, "Hows Your Headliner"), which I was really looking forward to, especially seeing Latrice Royale on the thumbnail. I initially planned to do a live broadcast reaction tonight, but since it's Saturday, I figured more people would be out. So, I've decided to schedule the live stream for tomorrow (Sunday) to give people a heads-up and hopefully build some anticipation.However, the 4K quality comes at a cost – storage space! I recorded the first half-hour segment and was shocked to see the file size: 45 Gigabytes! My computer can handle editing it, but the editing software also creates backup files and metadata, potentially doubling that size. Uploading an hour-long video (the full reaction is about 1hr 9mins ) at that size will be a challenge; I'll likely have to export it at a reduced quality. It's a learning curve, but the jump in quality from my previous SD reaction videos is definitely worth exploring.YouTube & WorkflowOn the YouTube front, some of the Shorts I thought weren't doing well have surprisingly crossed the 5,000-view mark! The runway review video has over 30 views, which feels like a solid start for building an audience. It reinforces the need for catchy thumbnails and great content to keep people clicking and watching.My workflow for the reaction video involves editing the runway review section first to release separately. I'm currently exporting that in SD quality just to run it through YouTube's copyright check before uploading the final version. While that processes, I'll be working on thumbnails. The episode itself was fantastic, by the way – pure opulence on the runway!Other UpdatesI've also started mapping out the company structure I mentioned previously, putting ideas down in writing to get a clearer vision for Deviliciously Me and its different branches like Loic and the Queens. It feels good to be organizing things. And don't worry, Episode 17's audio is uploaded.Okay, time to dive back into editing.Chat soon!L Get full access to DeviliciouslyMe™ Ltd at www.theliciously.me/subscribe