Welcome back! 🙂
In today’s episode, we start by venting a little bit about YouTube’s AI translation and auto-dubbing features. We discuss why hearing a robotic voice on your favorite channel is jarring, and why the automatic translation of video titles is actually confusing for multi-lingual audiences.
Then, we dive into our main topic: The hidden hierarchy of YouTube channels. Spoiler: Not all channels are created equal. We break down the technical differences we’ve found—from thumbnail file size limits to transcoding speeds—and discuss the “mythical” features reserved only for the top 1% of creators.
Finally, we wrap up with a look at productivity tools. Victor is testing out “Capacities” for note-taking, and Stefanie shares her experience with Akiflow (and the dangers of free trials).
Thanks for watching and listening! ❤️
WOW WOW WOW!
Octarine: https://octarine.app
Capacities: https://capacities.io
Akiflow: https://akiflow.com
Episode Chapters
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Welcome & Episode Preview
01:22 Discussing YouTube’s AI Translations
04:34 The Negative Effect of AI Dubbing on Channel Perception
09:23 Are All YouTube Channels Equal?
16:09 Perks for Top Tier Channels (Mr. Beast Example)
17:21 Special Treatment for Broadcasters & Official Channels
21:09 Conclusion: Yes, There Are Different Tiers of YouTube Channels
22:13 Wow Wow Wows (Apps & Subscriptions)
22:18 Victor’s Note-Taking App Saga (Craft Docs, Octarine, Capacities)
25:48 Stephanie’s Akiflow Subscription Mistake (But It’s Good!)
27:46 Farewell & Outro
About WOW Happens
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This is WOW Happens! A weekly podcast by Steffi and Victor, 2 friends who love to discuss video productions, the marketing behind them, and how technology changes it daily.
Tune in to get a peek behind the curtains, but stay for the fun! (Legally speaking, we can’t promise fun, but we’ll try 🤞).
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