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Next Video is Nigh

Hey everyone!

As the title suggests, the new video is nearly upon us! We are still about 2-3 weeks away, but we're on the final stretch. 

I think this will likely be the longest one to date, landing somewhere around 55-60 minutes, although that could change as I make the final rounds of revisions. In this stage, it's not unusual for portions to get removed or added, because there's something about the pressure of being close to release that brings certain issues with the nar...

Video Progress 12/12/21

Hey everyone! 

The upcoming video is coming along well, and I just wanted to give everyone a quick progress update since it's been a while. 

As I mentioned in my last update, I've been working on multiple projects at once, with the expectation that one would emerge as the primary project. This has happened. There was a topic that I thought was a relatively simple story with a small cast of characters that has ballooned into a multi-faceted saga, so it's become my main fo...

Upcoming Video Update

Hey everyone,

Progress on the next video(s) is coming along at a daily basis and things are going well! 

At the time of my last update, I was working on multiple projects simultaneously. As of now, this is still very much the case. The only difference being that one of the topics has made its way to the backburner while a totally new one has emerged. 

Dividing my workday into two different projects might seem like poor judgment on my part, and certainly a valid per...

Progress Report 10/27/21

Hey everyone,

Hope you all are well. I wanted to give everyone an update as to the progress of the upcoming video. At this point, I've narrowed my list of potential topics to two: 

The first is admittedly a bit controversial, and it's one I've had on my list for a while. I know for certain it will make a compelling video, probably about an hour long if not a little more, filled to the brim with all the drama and moment-in-time implications that I look for in good topics. The ...

NEW VIDEO

Hey everyone, 

So happy to share this new video with you all! Please let me know what you think. It'll be releasing publicly tomorrow.  

In the next couple weeks, I'll write an update about what's coming next, so please stay tuned for that. 

Thank you all for everything, and I'll see you in Discord! :)

AG

Next Video is IMMINENT

Hey everyone!

This will likely be the last video update before release, as I am expecting the next video will be out within 2 weeks! 

About the only things left to do are to finish the music (which, I know I say this every time [but it's true every time], feature some of my favorite work Ryan has done for the channel), finish editing the final section, have a couple trusted friends beta watch and give feedback, and then make a round of final polishes and adjustments.  2021-09-19 23:10:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Progress Update 8/15/21

Hey everyone, 

Progress on the upcoming video is going extremely well. I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a video release. It'll be quite a bit different from anything I've done before, both in terms of story and tone. I don't want to overhype it, but I definitely feel like this upload will be one of the flagship videos of the channel for the foreseeable future (at least for me).

It's interesting because this saga started as merely a ten-minute segment in...

Next Video Progress

Hey everyone!

I figured it was time to give an update on the upcoming video, which is going really well. 

I really love this topic, and I'm excited to share this story with you all. The process for writing this script has felt a lot more effortless than some recent ones have, which I think is a good sign. Everything seems to be falling into place quite naturally. The overall story arc, as well as the main conflicts and character developments, have revealed themselves to me cl...

Progress Report + Merch Store Upcoming

Hey everyone! Next video is well underway and it's a good time to touch base with you all.

As I mentioned in the last update, we'll be starting a new series soon where I tackle multiple stories in a single video, all revolving around a unified theme. I'm glad you all seem excited about that idea, and I want to thank you for all the feedback you've given. One recurring suggestion a few of you gave was that if one of the topics ends up blossoming into a full saga, then I should go ahead a...

Idea for New Series

Hey, everyone!

So for this next video, I'd like to try something a little different. 

I'd like to start a series in which each video covers several (4-5) unique stories that revolve around a unified theme. These videos would be normal length--likely 45 minutes or so, with approx 10 minutes devoted to each story. The stories would be told to completion, including conflict, character development, and everything that makes a story compelling--it would just be compressed, and in ...

Early Release for Patrons

Hey everyone, 

Thank you so much for your patience, I know it's been a long wait, but the new video is finally here. I won't be releasing to the public until probably tomorrow, but I'm happy to share it with you all first. Hope you enjoy!

Big thank you to Ryan for his amazing work on the soundtrack which features some of my favorite music of his. He always manages to capture each story's unique mood and for that I'm very grateful. 

Lots of upcoming projects current...

New Video Finished!

Hey everyone, 

Just a quick update to let you know that the video is finished, aside from the last little bit of music which will be complete within the next couple days. I'll be uploading it unlisted probably Friday. While I'm waiting for monetization approval, I'll be writing the closed captions and finishing up the thumbnail, but in the meantime I'll be making it available to you all first. So be on the lookout for it later this week in the form of a Patreon post.

Really e...

Progress Report 4/21/21

Hey everyone!

Hope you all are doing well. I thought I'd write an update on the upcoming video since things are going well. Lots of progress is being made daily, and I'm well into the editing phase of the video. Should only be a few more weeks, realistically, before it's ready for beta watching and final revisions. I think you all will enjoy this one. It's a nice blend of character study, outsider artist, Internet saga, and a little bit of mystery thrown in. In other words, a nice blend...

Discord Invitation for Patrons

https://discord.gg/abqFxWG

Breatharians Video Update

Hey everyone, 

I've got some news regarding the Breatharians copyright strike situation that I'm excited to share. Again, if anyone reading is not yet up to speed on this, here's a quick overview: https://twitter.com/AtrocityGuide/status/1361486794316017670

As I wrote in a previous update, my original plan was to wait until the copyright strike expires (May 15th) and re-upload...

Progress Report 3/13/21

Hey everyone!

I'm deep into the research and writing phase for the upcoming video, so I thought I'd write a brief progress report and touch base with you all. This might also be a good opportunity for some transparency of my process as well, for those who are interested. 

At this point, the story has pretty well taken shape, and I've made a chronological timeline of all notable events that have occurred, which is something I'll be referencing pretty constantly while writing t...

Breatharians Update + New Video Underway! (2/26/21)

Hey, everyone! Hope you all are doing well. I just have a couple things to touch on in this progress report. 

Let me address some FAQ regarding the Breatharians video which was recently removed from YouTube due to a copyright strike. First off, thank you all very much for your words of support. And if this is news to any of you, here's a brief run-down of the situation: https://twitter....

New Video is Here!

Hey everyone! 

The new video is up! It will remain unlisted to the public until probably tomorrow afternoon, giving me time to finish the thumbnail and closed captions. But I wanted you all to be able to see it as soon as possible. 

This was one of the more challenging videos I've made, but I'm very happy with how it turned out. This is by far one of the strangest stories I've come across, and it was one that I immediately began envisioning the video for as soon as I lea...

Next Video Almost Here!

Hey everyone!

The next video is nearly upon us! I'm finishing up the last section now, and Ryan is in the middle of recording the score--which, I have to say, is his finest work yet. Then, I'll have a couple people beta watch it in order to give their opinions, make some revisions for improvement if necessary, make a thumbnail, and submit for monetization. Shouldn't take much longer at all! 

The total runtime is coming in around 40-45 minutes, approx. And every second is dens...

Video Update 12/5/20

Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I wrote a progress update on the upcoming video, so I thought I'd touch base with those who are interested. 

Things are going well, and I've entered the video editing phase of the process, although I'm still working on the script/research somewhat in tandem (the lines of demarcation between each phase are becoming more blurred with each video). I'm very excited about this topic, and I'm introducing some cool things that I haven't done bef...

Wiley Brooks Deleted Scenes

Hey everyone!

Just for fun, I thought I'd share some deleted scenes from the Breatharians video which didn't make it into the final draft. It's a slightly more in-depth look at Wiley Brooks' McDonald's obsession. I ended up condensing this section and moving it to the end due to its downright ridiculous nature conflicting with the tone/mood of the video, and once you watch it, you'll see why. But anyway, I hope you enjoy: h...

Next Video Underway!

Hey everyone, 

Just wanted to let you all know that the next video is currently in progress. I'm really enjoying the dive into this saga, which is more historic than most of my subjects (aside from James Hampton), but still has a scope that stretches many decades in total. It's a bizarre story, one that many of you may not have heard of, although will no doubt recognize some familiar characters involved. 

Not sure what we're looking at length-wise, as it's a bit too earl...

Early Release for Patrons

New video is here, and I wanted you all to be the first to see it. I'll be publishing to the public tomorrow. I'll also be working on closed captions today which typically takes a while, but in the meantime I wanted to make it available to you. I'm excited to read what you think and I'll be posting soon about what's coming next. 

Thank you for everything. :)

Talk soon, 

AG

Discord invite: https://...

Almost Finished!

Hey everyone! 

New video is in its final stages and should be out within a couple weeks. The runtime is going to land between 45 minutes-55 minutes. And believe me when I say each minute is densely packed. It is a neutron star of a video. Ryan's music is also excellent, as always. 

Like I mentioned to some of you in Discord, I love doing these longer, more in-depth projects but I hate how long they take, so I'm planning to have a better balance going forward. This will m...

Video Update!

Hey everyone!

Hope you all are doing well. It's been a while since I've given an update on the next video so I thought I'd drop in and do so. 

I've entered the editing stage, and Ryan has begun music composition, so we are very much into the phase where progress happens quickly. In total, I've got a little over 15 minutes edited (the intro and the first two chapters). The chapters are coming out long--about 7-8 minutes as opposed to 5 which has been the average for the last c...

Video Progress as of 7/23

Hey, everyone! Hope you all are well! 

The next video has entered the scripting phase. I'm working on the introduction/hook as we speak (which, along with the conclusion, is the section I tend to spend the most time writing), as well as developing an outline for the body of the video. 

Like I said in the previous update, the unique challenge this video poses is the braiding of different storylines. I don't want it to feel disjointed at any time, so smooth segues from one...

Next Video's Progress as of 7/16/20

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to keep you all up to date concerning the progress of the next video! It's already deep into its research phase, so I'm way ahead of schedule from where I usually am at this point in the process, which typically involves topic searching for a week or two (or more). I ended up discovering this topic toward the end of making the last video, and I was exciting to finish Sir Alfred so I could dive into this one! 

It will be a somewhat new challenge, as i...

New Video is Here!

Hey, everyone! New video is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfXd1YlkS4&feature=youtu.be

I still have to finish writing closed captions, so it won't be released to the public for another day or so. But I wanted to let you see it ASAP. 

I'm excited to read what you all think of it. I'm using different audio mixing settings for my narration, so please let me ...

Next Video Almost Here!

Hi all! 

New video is coming along very well, and we've only got two (maybe 3) more sections to get through and then it'll be ready for release! I'm expecting to have it completed in a couple of weeks. Ryan's music is amazing, and I think we've struck a really interesting mood with this one. It's a strange, character-driven story, and I can't wait to hear what you all think of it! Those of you who live in the UK may have heard of it, and for the rest of you, you'll likely have hear...

Video Update!

Hey, everyone!

Just wanted to touch base regarding the next video, as it's been a while since I've written an update. It is coming along well, and probably my favorite in terms of writing, although equally as challenging: the subject is an incredibly unreliable narrator (you'll understand once you see the video), making the task of forming a clear chronology of events a challenge. But one I am up to! 

Progress has been halted as I wait for my new PC to arrive. The laptop I ha...