If what you do is considered shilling, then we need more shills in the education / review side of KZitem. You’re a guiding light for all of us, keep up the incredible work Curtis.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Bandrew!
@BoothJunkie
3 ай бұрын
@@curtisjudd "Brandrew." Love it given the context. Curtis, and Bandrew, I love your videos, and your respective channels resonate with me as trustworthy places that don't hype products for the sake of views. Grateful for what you both do, and know that you inspire me.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
That was the spell heckler! Yikes! Corrected…
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
And right back attcha, Mike. Love your work!
@michaelj.4187
2 ай бұрын
@@curtisjudd witnessing the above exchanges left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling...
@geraldundone
3 ай бұрын
Great stuff, Curtis! 👍
@TylerEdwards
3 ай бұрын
You acceptance of free gear has never influenced my takeaway from your reviews. I have always seen an extremely balanced and thoughtful approach to every review and has helped my personal purchasing decisions greatly. Keep on doing it as time allows!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Will do, thanks Tyler!
@TeddyRumble
Ай бұрын
I have gotten free gear in the past. I don't take it anymore, because who needs 5 low cost, marginally effective light stands from China? I have given some away when I was in the film program at Sacramento City College (a really fine program, btw) but I'm not in that anymore, so no more free gear for me.
@GriffinConway
3 ай бұрын
I feel like the Mr Beast style videos are like eating fast food or candy. It might be enjoyable while consuming, but I don’t ever find myself feeling great after. Your videos are like your fruits and vegetables! 😂 they are what’s actually needed, and for that reason I have watched for years and will continue to come back. Thanks Curtis!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Haha! Good metaphor and thanks so much, Griffin!
@Scott__C
3 ай бұрын
I think ultimately calling it "content" to me implies a temporary, fast food-ish, filler categorization to it from the start.
@LearnLightAndSoundSessions
3 ай бұрын
@@Scott__C Yep,
@CoreyHunter
3 ай бұрын
Finally, someone who articulates the problem with KZitem today. The humour thing really bugs me because most people doing it aren't funny at all and if I want comedy I'll go and watch the professionals. You've got integrity Curtis and for that you are someone I continue to watch. Thanks.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Corey.
@vertigo710
3 ай бұрын
I love your neutrality in your videos and your perspectives without going into an black or white mood! Thanks for your content!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@hiawrj
3 ай бұрын
While I agree that it appears that way, then as long as there is payment, or free items involved, then he can never be truly unbiased. Something negative may be featured for a smaller amount of time, the words used to describe this negative thing may be spun more positively. This can happen both consciously or unconsciously, and no one is immune to it. It's part of being human. Even reviewing something, that he bought himself, may be spun more positively in the hopes of establishing a relationship with a brand in the future or not burning any bridges. Only truly independent media has a chance of being as close to unbiased as possible, and even then personal bias can happen for numerous reasons. Love you Curtis, you helped me in my career with figuring out audio and lighting stuff. :)
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
@@hiawrj Thanks. I agree that humans are innately biased. There is no human way to become fully unbiased. Also, there's the possibility of bias when reviewing something I bought - a desire to convince myself that I bought a good product or justify my purchase. There's not perfectly unbiased option, but we can work to limit bias in some ways.
@TeddyRumble
Ай бұрын
Curtis is an intelligent fellow, and that often (but not always) leads to principled stands on issues.
@alvaromorello
3 ай бұрын
You're one of only a handful of youtube reviewers I actually respect AND trust. It's tough fighting against the machine Curtis. Thank you for never selling out.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@TeddyRumble
Ай бұрын
One CAN look at negative reviews as helping out the manufacturer improve his product. I used to be a newspaper (remember those?) reporter back in the day, and it's hard to take criticism from an editor, but how are you going to get better?
@ReshaTech
3 ай бұрын
your lighting how to videos are so good , love them
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@JJSCTech
3 ай бұрын
Yup, it’s how I learned about the aputure p600.
@REMY.C.
3 ай бұрын
Same here, but they might be more specialized than others?
@GaryStockton
3 ай бұрын
I generally come here and lookup whether or not you have reviewed a piece of equipment when I am researching it. Keep making videos Curtis. They are definitely appreciated, particularly your non-biased take.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Gary!
@kimwkahler7381
3 ай бұрын
Yes, this is the channel you go to to check if Curtis has reviewed it :-)
@CraigHollabaugh
3 ай бұрын
Curtis, your integrity carries the channel and your videos are intended for the mature prosumer audience. I've learned a lot and purchased several of your reviewed items. Thanks for the update.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Craig!
@emekappa
3 ай бұрын
Curtis, I’ve been watching your videos since the very beginning. You, Caleb, and Gerald are the most necessary tech reviewers out there. Not only based and the quality of your work, the balance and all of that, but especially because you three also talk about beyond just pieces of gear. And for that, I’d like to thank you. It’s always a delight to watch you.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@kimwkahler7381
3 ай бұрын
Working as a sound engineer trainee in my early years, I have some insight to the audio field. Your channel is the only one I fully trust on KZitem when it comes to professional audio. keep it that way, The content is great thorough, informative, and, in my opinion. exactly what you would need no matter if you’re doing this as a hobby or as a professional. Thank you for all the hard work that you and your family do to make this a great channel.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙏
@jrwiggins4919
3 ай бұрын
I found your channel while trying to learn more about sound gear options. I think it’s your best area of expertise and really appreciate learning your thoughts.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@RotarySMP
3 ай бұрын
You do you Curtis. We will keep watching.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@charliemccharlieface
3 ай бұрын
I always liked your channel, but I like it EVEN MORE after watching this. Thanks for all that you do.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@cameralabs
3 ай бұрын
Very interesting experiment Curtis, nice work. Love your audio equipment reviews! PS - hey, you should make a video about that mic you're using, it looks and sounds great!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Gordon! Been subscribed to your channel for years and always appreciate your reviews! LOL re: the mic. Done and done!
@jewlz_verne
3 ай бұрын
I have absolutely no problem with you testing and reviewing free gear as long as they’re not paying you to review it and the company has no pull on what is said in the review or if they get to vet anything said in the reviews. Keep up the good work. This is my favorite audio channel BY FAR!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@PeterSu
3 ай бұрын
Hi Judd - I trust your audio reviews more than most people because of your background as an actual practitioner in the field, the quality and comprehensivness of your reviews, and I really appreciate your up front summaries even though I usually end up watching the whole thing because it's so good. Whether you get sent gear or not, I know I can always really get a lot from your perspective and trust your judgment and ears. Thanks for all the reviews!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍🙏
@samueldickes
2 ай бұрын
You are one of the very best and most trustworthy persons reviewing gear on the Internet. And for audio, you’re the absolute best reference, period!
@curtisjudd
2 ай бұрын
🙏
@birbs4life174
3 ай бұрын
I rewatch a lot of your videos on microphones and recorders because of how comprehensive and well put-together they are, and I would assume the same applies to your DAW videos and others. The timestamps, summaries, and (for videos on audio recorders and microphones) the analysis of self-noise and EINs for specific mics and recorder preamplifiers are great. I rewatch the MixPre-3 II videos every now and then to learn more about mine. It’s a very down-to-earth and practical channel, which I very much like.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@joeallam
3 ай бұрын
Always been a fan of your videos, Curtis - you’ve always been a scratch to an itch I didn’t know I had when it comes to specific audio equipment 😅 In regards to lower views on tutorial things, I felt the same a few years ago. People always enjoyed and thoroughly commended my tutorials when they watched them, but _getting_ them to watch was the tricky part. In the end I decided they take too much of my time for little to no return and I stopped them on my channel. I still liked making them, but I just transferred “ownership” to work with brands such as Adobe and Atomos to make the tutorial content over on _their_ channels where people are actively searching for it. I’d love to see you involved with brands directly to impart your wisdom and still provide the same value, yet also earning a good revenue for the hard work to make it all!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Joe. That's exactly what I do for Webflow. 👍
@carlosq00
3 ай бұрын
Personally, I have never at all thought you were trying to change my opinion or attempted to change my workflow. On the other hand, I have always felt like you have presented the value proposition as well as how to avoid pitfalls of specific pieces of gear. I appreciate your experience, you willingness to share the facts and your perspective. I would also say that Free Gear isn't "free gear" when you have to spend your time and resources to make a video. To me, every one of your videos is 100% Quality!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Carlos. You’re a class act and I’ve always appreciated your expertise from real-world experience. 🙏
@AmadoWildlifeVideos
3 ай бұрын
I'm watching fewer videos nowadays but yours are still one of the bars by which others are judged. Thank you as ever for your professionalism, tact, and thoroughness. I think we've been over-Tubed to a certain extent; I spent a week in England recently, took a camera and an audio recorder, used neither.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Understood and thank you!
@CABRALCREATES
3 ай бұрын
Please don't follow the trends from this big creators pretending they don't like free products or getting pay from companies, just do what you do! Love your channel.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@bssc-wav
3 ай бұрын
changes and shilling and optimization for a channel can be focused on growth, and as far as i can tell, you love this hobby and don't need to grow like mr beast. you are honest and have a clear passion for presenting what you believe. that's why the audio community loves this channel. you may not get to 1M in a month, but a genuine audience for a genuine channel is the real dream IMO.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
It is a great community ❤️
@6coups6mouches
3 ай бұрын
Never commented, but following you since your mixpre-6 review. I really enjoy your seriousness about gear and that you're always reviewing it in a professional way, even if it's prosumer gear. Also, I learned a lot from you about lightning and sound editing, and you have all my gratitude for that.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@HumblyNeil
3 ай бұрын
You missed the demographic of us who neither buy, or care about the characteristics of the product but just enjoy watching Kurtis talk about stuff. Keep up the good work buddy, been a fan for a fair while, I value your opinion on some things, even if I disagree with what you said about the Hollyland Lark Max 🙂
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Neil. Appreciate that.
@jamesbuckett9507
3 ай бұрын
Please just keep doing what you do. No request to change, we value your content for exactly what it has been and I'm sure what it will continue to be. Much respect Curtis 👌Integrity above all
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks James!
@meatbyproducts
3 ай бұрын
I like your testing and reviews. They are more informative than most reviews out there. You always seem honest and balanced.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DynamixWarePro
3 ай бұрын
I found your channel years ago as I was looking to get a microphone for recording voice overs and found your microphone reviews and after watching some of your videos, I subbed and I like watching your reviews because of your honest, non biased opinion and presenting style and have learned things through them. After wanting to upgrade my Tascam DR 701-D audio recorder to a better audio recorder and seeing your videos on the Sound Devices Mix-Pre 3 and Mix-Pre 3 II, I ended up getting a Mix Pre 3 II after saving enough money and I am very happy with it. Your how to tutorials are good but the lower viewer numbers may be down to the tutorial only really being useful to those who either have the product and want to learn how to use it or are considering it and want to learn more before they decide if they still want to get it or not, rather than most people.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@KaurH
3 ай бұрын
Curtis, having watched hundreds if not thousands at this point, I'd say that your reviews are some of the best on this platform. Keep making videos that you'd like to watch! And I love that you put the TLDR up front - that makes it really clear that you don't really care about watchtime. Someone might click on your video, get all the info they need right then and there and leave.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. 🙏
@JamesYounger
3 ай бұрын
People like you and @podcastage have paved the way for anyone reviewing audio/video tech. Thank you for this video. It makes me feel better about my videos and content to some extent. Keep doing you and making great content Curtis!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Hey James, thanks so much! How would you like to come on our weekly livestream for a conversation about recording spoken word audio?
@JamesYounger
3 ай бұрын
@@curtisjudd I would love that! Just let me know when and I'll be there! 🙂
@insanejughead
3 ай бұрын
I grew up with little, but I learned how to use what I had. I found your channel because I had come across a microphone and had no idea how to use it. I then got into cameras and lenses. I've made short films since. It's been a fun ride. I come back to your channel because you teach things in a neutral manner. Of course there are minor biases here and there, but you don't push any one item as the end-all be-all for any single application. You have made me understand my gear.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@randyrektor
3 ай бұрын
Ahhh Curtis, this is awesome. Thanks for sharing your broader findings on audio KZitem as a whole. Love your perspective, and appreciate your consistency.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@pszm
2 ай бұрын
I personally don't need any more entertainment in your videos. I value your professional opinion and come to this channel to get to know it. One of the best, if not the best thing in your channel are short text summaries in the beginning of each video. They're informative, concise and easy to use and I quite often go back to the videos just to see those short summaries. Also, personally I would love if you made more tutorials!
@curtisjudd
2 ай бұрын
🙏
@memostothefuture
3 ай бұрын
I come here for nuance and detailed information and tips that I can't find in manuals. You have the expertise and authenticity that I enjoy in a teacher. To me, as a director and camera operator, your channel is invaluable in figuring out the audio questions I have nobody else I can ask.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@mico5003
3 ай бұрын
When I came across your channels it's truely feels like finding a needle in a haystack! It's always optimal of whatever product you introducing and the script always same(ish), which is reassuring, ´cause you know it'll be consistently insightful and unbiased. No money or time has been waisted here!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@alexvernon4263
3 ай бұрын
I find your channel and honest reviews by far one of the best on KZitem, and your courses are equally excellent. I find there’s so much misinformation and blatant dishonesty on some reviewers channels, never seen that on yours. Please keep up the great work.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍🙏
@mrheng562
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the honesty as always!!!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Heng!
@thecommsguy.
2 ай бұрын
You are a trusted and reliable voice not only because of your knowledge and expertise but because you stay true to yourself and your values and don’t follow the trend for sensationalism… your audience appreciates that. Keep it up
@curtisjudd
2 ай бұрын
👍🙏
@jackmanstudios
3 ай бұрын
Curtis, please never change. You are the best of the best.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Clarke and i hope you’re doing well!
@Josh_Sattin
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Curtis! I always appreciate your work. Navigating KZitem and brands and all that is tricky nowadays for sure!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@3elementscreativemedia100
3 ай бұрын
You stand out because of your honesty and integrity Curtis. I honestly think you should keep doing exactly what you want to do. And that's fine by me because I trust you. Trust is priceless in a world where that is a precious commodity.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@buildingsheriff
3 ай бұрын
Super-honest video, Curtis. You are always my go-to audio guy for both information and personality. Keep it up.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@roadrunna.
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Curtis! I feel the same about KZitem and the pressure on creators to make their content catchier to get eyeballs and sadly it has a visible impact on quality. There are a handful of high quality content creators I am thankful for and learn from and you’re one of them, thank you very much!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
3 ай бұрын
Curtis Judd: the man for audio since...I forgot when as it's been too long. Keep it up as you can. Best.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@MatthewWatsonDiscovery
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I trust your ability to give unbiased reviews regardless of where or how it comes to you. Please keep up the good work you always do. Tutorials are helpful for me. I don't have enough time or money to train myself for the non-profit work I do. You are appreciated!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@djvphotography
3 ай бұрын
I like your style of video making and I appreciate your honesty, especially since I don't always agree with your equipment preferences. I like knowing both the "upside and downside" of a particular piece of gear. In particular, being more a video person than audio person, I like your lighting equipment reviews and tutorials. I have bought several of your courses and I have never had a single regret about buying any of them. Keep doing what you are doing, Curtis.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insights and honesty!
@MarkusFinholt
3 ай бұрын
I like the maturity in your videos, and even though that maturity is looked down upon by the algorithms, I believe that the authenticity will come back in popularity in a few months / years.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks and I hope so, too!
@yawningmarmot
3 ай бұрын
If I'm looking for an audio product, I always check your channel first, because I know I will get a clear and balanced review. So in short, keep doing what you're doing :)
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Deal!
@rgsauve
3 ай бұрын
Your Mixpre walkthrough tutorial is best in class!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@hongieyo
3 ай бұрын
Respect from Vietnam! I have learned a lot from your channel. Please keep blessing us with helpful tutorials 🙏🏻
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ontheroadagainwithvinny931
3 ай бұрын
Always found your reviews fair, balanced and honest. Keep up the good work.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@viewindertv
3 ай бұрын
As a teacher, both my in-person classes and my educator's blog have featured several of your audio- and lighting-focused videos, particularly your tutorials and explainers. I'm surprised at some of your findings, as in my own specific use cases, i've found the various types of videos on your channel equally invaluable resources for my students, in a variety of teaching situations. I for one hope you keep doing as you have been doing for years, for years to come.
@curtisjudd
2 ай бұрын
Will do, thanks!
@smallbizdigitalmedia
3 ай бұрын
Great news the reviews are back 👍As an introvert with a high attention span and imposter syndrome I rely on your superb reviews to make informed nuanced choices that meet my needs. And as a Brit with a dry sense of humour those seemingly entertaining, funny videos really irritate me particularly when they’re not timestamped to get past the fluff!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Sounds like I found my British counterpart!
@TimoSund
3 ай бұрын
As one old fart av-guy living nearly on the very middle of nowhere I’ve found Your gear videos good source for reliable rewiews. Mic soundsamples mean more to me than brochures can deliever. They are hard ones to get test units up here.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🎙️🎧👍
@CybersecurityBoardroom
3 ай бұрын
I completely trust you Curtis Judd! Your honesty is beyond reproach. Thanks for all your assistance and input! All shades of gray, not black and white.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@BlendaDentus
3 ай бұрын
What a great video! It feels so "real" and I absolutely understand what you are saying. Many thank's for the work and videos you and your family are providing the community. Stay well! Greetings from Germany
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@JoeCastellon
3 ай бұрын
I want you to get ALL the gear you review for free. ALL OF IT. And I want you to make a crap ton of money for everything you do. You deserve it. Thank you for everything you share on KZitem.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@LuxWad
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate this video, you're one of my all-time favorite reviewers and an inspiration to me and my channels. KZitem has changed a lot and regularly reviewing products while maintaining integrity and keeping up with the alorithm is super difficult. Thanks for all your hard work!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@richardweddle3408
3 ай бұрын
Curtis, all your videos have been instructive. Your gear reviews help me make purchasing decisions and your tutorials have taught me how to use them. Some things I haven't watched (the Fairlight videos, for example) because I'm just not there yet, but when I'm there, I'll watch them, perhaps a year or two later. Look on the positive side: if a video gets only 7,000 views, then that's 7,000 people you've helped. 7,000 is a lot. What you do should not be a ratings race. Thanks for everything. Bring back the daughter with the orange fingernails, she was fun.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@JonnFrost
3 ай бұрын
I don't really comment on videos often, so maybe in a way I'm part of the problem, but I wanted you to know that I have been coming to your channel for advice on audio equipment for well over 10 years now. You have helped me push my professional career to a level that may have been obtainable before, but damn if you didn't make it a LOT easier. 10 years later and Mr. Judd is still taking me to school. I do enjoy your lighting videos also but for whatever reason you are the audio guy for me. And for whatever reason Gerald Undone is my lighting (and camera) guy, DSLR video shooter my random camera equipment guy, Casey Ferris my Davinci guy, and Film Riot (♥) my general tutorial/entertainment guys. That's not to say "stop making lighting videos" but rather I think something about the algorithms push us in general directions to go to certain channels for certain things. I'm not savvy enough with the KZitem algorithms to be able to offer advice on how to improve that, but those are my thoughts on the subject. Your videos are phenomenal. Period. I think a lot of people on KZitem looking up equipment reviews and guides are typically "content creators" or aspiring content creators and your videos are geared more towards the video professional field (I know they are very similar but lets face it -- there is a difference) which I suspect has a smaller viewership on KZitem. I also think that when learning ropes a lot of content creators tend to focus on cameras and picture quality and neglect the fact that audio is half the video. They are generally just not interested in the nuances between lav or shotgun mics or they are looking for cheaper gear to get started. The point that I'm trying to make here is I think that for those of us who take audio seriously, you are an invaluable wealth of knowledge and experience to lean on. I may have been reading to much into it but I was picking up on a bit of consternation in your tone through this video, but I hope this helps assure you that you are valued and respected in this community.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the thoughtful insights, Jonn! I'm a little frustrated, but overall doing fine. I love audio and plan to keep making videos to help others!
@MichaelWynneCAS
3 ай бұрын
Hi Curtis, Thank you for your authenticity, transparency and setting precedence about the priorities of your channel. Similar to yourself the last thing I want to be is a salesman for some company wasting my time pushing gear without any real tangible benefit.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Michael! I've always had the same vibe re: your channel - you're in it to help, NOT to chase money while selling your soul.
@patlecat
3 ай бұрын
@Curtis Please keep doing what you do and post various material, not only reviews. Thanks for your work.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@FerMuBe
3 ай бұрын
You’re a KZitem gem… I always wonder what it would be like to have a coffee and chat about mics and YT with you.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@IanCresswell
3 ай бұрын
You are an invaluable resource and a good dude, Curtis.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Ian!
@reelsteelproductions2020
3 ай бұрын
Very much appreciate your style and format - cool, calm, and collected. I'm someone who watches about two-thirds of your videos, and choose them for the product/topic, independant of the title. It's unfortunate that KZitem puts so much emphasis on a catchy title. Love what you do. Keep it up.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@dougschoch279
3 ай бұрын
You have integrity and honesty that is needed in today's world. I enjoy your format. Not missing the superlatives and fancy edits and sounds.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug.
@MrKuschelTieger
3 ай бұрын
I like the lighting Videos as well. I really appreciate the effort you put into these reviews! You are literally the only one I trust on Audio and Light. There are just to many people out there, that are 5 min in the bussiness and then they do reviews. So thanks
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kyleethekelt
3 ай бұрын
Curtis, just keep doing what you're doing. You're a true professional.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Kylee.
@BillAnciaux
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your reviews with us, Curtis. I've learned so much from you and appreciate your methodical, honest, thoughtful approach. Keep up the great work.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@lukasEgg
3 ай бұрын
Great perspective! Keep up the good work! I have a huge issue with the hype culture around gear releases on youtube and I appreciate people like you who put in work to be as transparent and fair as possible. I also hate it when peole make comments on how this or that is the best… Like you said the world is so much richer and most of the things „depends“.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@yousefh3146
3 ай бұрын
I've purchased many thousands of dollars of audio and lighting gear based on your reviews and tutorials. Based on the content you've produced over the years, I trust your perspectives and recommendations implicitly. Keep doing what you're doing and I'm really grateful to be able to lean on a knowledge source like yourself.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@vasile.stancu
3 ай бұрын
Even if you’re going to dislike my statement: you’re the best in sound teaching, period
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏👍
@POW.CREEPER
3 ай бұрын
You are so well spoken, your honesty regarding your observations is soooo inspiring, specially here on KZitem where if you say “no one likes to watch my apple eating videos”, youll have 10 million comments asking about them, just cause its the feel-good-knee-jerk reaction, when you literally have the analytics reports to show 😂. I have been saying this for a while, people want to watch content to be entertained, not many people want to learn, and thats okay, but people dont want to hear that. Thank you for making this video.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@sethhelpap5216
3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the lack of superlatives, and the clarifications when you prefer one product over another because of how it better fits your own needs. Such review videos allow me, the consumer, to make my own educated decisions on whether a product will fit my own needs (which oftentimes differ from those reviewing the products), rather than simply allowing someone to tell me what to think and make the decisions for me. I'll always prefer a simple, clean, honest review over a flashy clickbait video that's clearly more ad than review, and that's why this has been one of my go-to channels any time I'm looking to learn more about sound and lighting gear :)
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@Tomaszeks
3 ай бұрын
Great video. Don't change, Curtis!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@hatecouture
3 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm a rare visitor, occasionally stumbling upon your channel when choosing between variants of gear I want to buy. But your attitude and content quality makes me wish you and your channel all the best. That kind of calm informative delivery is a beautiful island in a messy ocean of the internet. So - thank you!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@WupperVideo
3 ай бұрын
Your videos a great and I really appreciate you for your independent reviews, even if the products are free from the manufacturer.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@PeterDrage
3 ай бұрын
Keep doing what you are doing. I have learnt so much from your channel over the years. Equipment I could only dream of owning, using or understanding when I started watching and learning, is now in my kit bag and used every day. The quality of the audio I now capture and process for the 70+ Live School Events I do a year has improved hugely through your tutorials. We now recommend your channel to our Media Students, and they have feedback they like your no-nonsense approach and in-depth approach. Looking forward to the RX 11 Live Stream tonight as I have just upgraded from 10.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter!
@julianschneider.berlin
3 ай бұрын
I love your videos and your personality since 2017, Curtis! You are a long way from being a KZitemr who seems to be influenced or biased by the product companies. In my opinion there is definitely a place even for payed product showcases or similar formats. As long as you disclose it properly there is no shame in it whatsoever. Also I really hope someday Gerald and you will make a video together !
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Me too! Thanks!
@andrewp1513
3 ай бұрын
I’m loving Curtis’ online courses. Very reasonable priced.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew 🙏
@JoshBirman
3 ай бұрын
Wonderful video Curtis! Thanks for doing this experiment and thanks for always being so thorough and helpful with your reviews. They've always felt very truthful and well thought out!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nimrod7785
3 ай бұрын
I am glad that we have creators like you. I can’t personally stand the “entertaining” videos you are talking about and I know very well how the algorithm benefits them. My videos are the most sterile and technical as possible and that’s how I like it. I enjoy your style of reviewing and presenting information, and I also love your light review the most. Stay genuine Curtis!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Will do and thank you!
@jeremyhubbell
3 ай бұрын
Biggest problem I see is that as more viewers get on the platform, it's becoming diluted with far more entertainment than substantive content. Pretty sure KZitem wants it that way. But it forces us tutorial/reviewer types to get more sensational with our content to appease the algorithm. Thankfully, I subscribed to the channels that matter to me before all of these changes seemed to kick in but it does make it more difficult to discover new channels with content that I'm interested in. And thank you for the very informative reviews, you helped steer me towards the RCP II and the RE-20. Couldn't be happier!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks and happy recording!
@karsten24
3 ай бұрын
Hello Curtis, thank you very much for your great videos. Even older reviews can still be valuable, for example, for those who like to buy used items and want to inform themselves beforehand. Just keep doing what you have been doing. I like it!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@simongentry
3 ай бұрын
having started my career in the UK in the '80's selling audio gear in London, I always gravitate to a 'reviewer' who purchases the gear to talk about, because they believe enough in the gear 1. to buy with their own money, and 2. so their 'review' can be honest and without bias. regardless of how much I trust an online personality, the person who believes enough in a product to buy and then review will always stand out. and like you said, youtube has changed dramatically in the last five years or so... and what content creators need to remember, is that we all watch you all. it's always very clear who's getting paid and who truly likes the gear. peace.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insights, Simon.
@OTsuperduper
3 ай бұрын
Your Sound Devices training series outside YT was amazing and a game changer for me. Your lav videos on YT (manufactures, recommendations, etc.) are worth multiple views.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@JanKlier
3 ай бұрын
Love this episode. We need more conversations like this, rather than just more reviews. And the influence the tech companies optimizations have on our discourse is worrisome, when it changes the language we have to use to be successful, even if it may not be our authentic selves (speaking of others that chase the algorithm). I really dislike how everyone now plasters their thumbnails with large over-hyped text. Reads like bad screaming headlines at a newsstand in old movies. Or how people swap thumbnails to grab your attention, even though it's the same old video. I can also relate to the gear journey you allude to. One thing that is often overlooked in the chase of the perfect gear, is that it takes time to actually really get to know and master gear. If you're constantly swapping out gear for shinier, better, best - you don't get enough mileage on any of it to truly understand it. Sometimes being able to get good results with good but either older or slightly less capable gear can be satisfying and also helps with the craft. Everyone with a credit card can buy gear. Not everyone can actually properly operate said gear.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Well said re: learning your gear!
@paulg3388
3 ай бұрын
You are totally impartial and that’s one of the reasons I watch your channel. I don’t sense any favouritism towards any brands and that’s what I as a consumer want. Thanks for!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul.
@7-bs
3 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing this ! the platform did change
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
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@MarcinHinz
3 ай бұрын
I think it's quite normal that entertainment get more views that gear (niche) reviews. From my perspective your reviews are great and that's what I want to see - professional take on review, not a story or entertaining one. You're my favorite channel in terms of audio equipment but I also watch clips about lightning :) Hope you're not burn out, and if you are, then take a month vacation and try to be back here for so many people :)
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! I totally understand that most visitors to KZitem are here for entertainment. My main concern is what KZitem is doing to their algorithm such that my videos do not rank in search like they did in the past and thus my videos get far fewer views. One example: for years, I put a written summary at the start of the video. I'm 99% sure that in the last 3 years, KZitem started ranking my videos lower in their algorithm because people would read the summary and then stop watching.
@ChrisWilmshurst
3 ай бұрын
I enjoy all your videos as they're varied and help people like me learn way more about gear and how to use it!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@BreezeA
3 ай бұрын
Technically you should be in the millions of subscribers category. You and a few other KZitemrs who "dissect" products in an educational manner might not be exciting but ultimately very important. It's not easy mastering the art of entertaining whilst educating. You should continue what you do.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks @BreezeA 👍
@zadamone
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your work and your reviews.😊 You are one of the best in this category. I really appreciate the details, measurements, and the spotless video quality. Those who watched a couple of your videos should know that you are precise and accurate; the product's origin would not influence the review or measurements. I work as a professional in similar domain, but I still learned a lot from your videos 😀
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@cubeqtio
3 ай бұрын
Just continue your videos. Really enjoy audio related as I am always seeking optimization/upgrade to my run and gun setup for filming motorsport. These are great to watch an informative!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
👍
@randomgeocacher
3 ай бұрын
Your channel is always top notch! And, I don’t remember you posting much recently, that is a very “what does the algo do” reflection. You & people like you are extremely valuable, been consuming your reviews and guides both before and post purchase. Your ability to reflect on gear, both from your biases but also from someone with more experience of different options is superb. In some ways I think “new shiny thing review” does bring a certain entertainment/ relax value as well. Learning and honing craft is a bit of “work”, while watching new gear is more entertaining. So I certainly see why it tend to do well; it works both for people who actually need the review, but also for overworked office workers who just want a short “think about something else” while commuting to/from work :)
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insights!
@texashammer4
3 ай бұрын
You da BEST Thank you for the context and analysis of how things are going. Thankful for this channel and your hard work!
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
🙏
@GethinColes
5 күн бұрын
first time youtube decided to show me this vid: 2 months later - despite being subscribed. The main thing I've learnt about myself and my relationship to gear is that I'm pretty rubbish at first impressions. I need to use kit all the time before I really know whether its "good" (a good fit). So I really like seeing long term reviews of kit - warts and all. I grew to love my d800, despite its crappy autofocus. I still don't love my z8 despite it being "better" in almost every metric. (And yeah I loved it! Tragic but true!)
@curtisjudd
4 күн бұрын
Good point 👍
@melankolikfilms
3 ай бұрын
Watched you for years, and you’re definitely not a shill. I have a TOM of respect for your opinion. Oh and more videos by Dani and her Def Leppard hair. I like her sass.
@curtisjudd
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! That’s Emma with the Def Leopard hair and she’s definitely still part of the team!
@melankolikfilms
3 ай бұрын
@@curtisjudd Doh! I meant Emma! Total family fail!
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