A video thread on UK Caving?

[EFRESHW]

Hi everyone, I thought I'd post my video on this Video and Photography Thread. I recently became an ambassador of Fenix and I wanted to create something for them that would represent how I personally feel about Caving. I hope that you resonate with it. This is the Youtube Link.

 

[Caver Keith]

Off the tourist route in Wookey Hole.

 

[cap n chris]

Looks amazing!

 

[Caver Keith]

Looks amazing!

It is, and I was well looked after.

 

[Caver Keith]

A short video aimed at those who ask the question, "Why?"

 

[Vkocher]

This is great! What a super way to show why we do what we do! Thanks Keith

 

[Caver Keith]

This is great! What a super way to show why we do what we do! Thanks Keith

Thank you very much! This was made out of random bits of video that I shot at various places in the cave during the trip. It was all shot with a GoPro and just our caving lights. When I uploaded the clips to my computer the idea for the video popped into my head. It was one of the quickest films to edit that I've ever made. I'm pleased you liked it.

 

[Fulk]

I've just seen EFRESHW's video, and was somewhat dismayed to hear her say, ' . . . there's only mud, cold and wet to be had . . . '.

What happened to the underground rivers, the fabulous formations, the big pitches, the enormous caverns and everything else that makes caving what it is?

 

[Caver Keith]

Two bored children yearning for adventure. What about caving?

 

[Brains]

Poor Gramps, surplus to requirements!

 

[Caver Keith]

Chunky finds himself in yet another tight spot. Can his chum Caver Keith help him out?

 

[Caver Keith]

Coming soon, a new Caver Keith fillum, 'The Birth Canal'.
You definitely will not want to miss this one.

Coming soon, a new Caver Keith fillum, 'The Birth Canal'. You definitely will not want to miss this one. | By Caver Keith | Facebook

Coming soon, a new Caver Keith fillum, 'The Birth Canal'. You definitely will not want to miss this one.

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[Goydenman]

Hi everyone, I thought I'd post my video on this Video and Photography Thread. I recently became an ambassador of Fenix and I wanted to create something for them that would represent how I personally feel about Caving. I hope that you resonate with it. This is the Youtube Link.

Really enjoyed this video, different positive and inspiring thanks

 

[Laurie]

Hi everyone, I thought I'd post my video on this Video and Photography Thread. I recently became an ambassador of Fenix and I wanted to create something for them that would represent how I personally feel about Caving. I hope that you resonate with it. This is the Youtube Link.

Absolutely brilliant! It says it all. Many thanks for posting it.

 

[Caver Keith]

According to YouTube, 'a good thumbnail stands out and draws viewers' attention'.
I've been experimenting with thumbnails recently, trying to make them meet the above criteria.
Here's the latest.
So far the viewing figures suggest that I haven't got the hang of this thumbnail thing.

 

[jonnybellman]

According to YouTube, 'a good thumbnail stands out and draws viewers' attention'.
I've been experimenting with thumbnails recently, trying to make them meet the above criteria.
Here's the latest.
So far the viewing figures suggest that I haven't got the hang of this thumbnail thing.

The algorithm is a fickle thing.

Whatever your thumbnail Keith, you'll always get views from me

 

[Mattqdg]

February proved to be quite a month in Caver Keith World. I was featured in an article in the Birmingham Mail, I was interviewed on local radio, had a video featured on LABBible and almost 5 seconds worth of clips from my videos were shown on The One Show. Oh, and the icing on the cake was my YouTube channel clocked up its 3 millionth caving video view!

All of this has led to a small amount of fame, a slight increase in video views and loads more comments on YouTube and Facebook asking for tips, what cameras I own, what lighting I use, camera mounts and such like.

Meanwhile video seems to very much a minority interest on UK Caving and also the number of entrants in the Hidden Earth video salon last year was disappointingly low. I can't help but wonder why this is as dozens of caving videos are uploaded to Facebook every day. As a forum UKC is ideally positioned for videographers and budding videographers to exchange tips and critically review each others work. Would anyone be interested in forming a video workshop/video tips/video review/equipment/top tips thread?

I have been thinking of perhaps offering to do a video talk at Hidden Earth this year but at the moment I'm struggling to find anything worthwhile to say. I'm hoping that if this thread gets off the ground then it will be a source of inspiration for me, will encourage more people to record their underground adventures at 30 frames per second and increase the number of entries in the Hidden Earth video salon.

Hi Keith!
Great post, ive seen you on youtube actually, maybe we should meet up and take a trip to some of the clydach, or llangatock caves together? i have a youtube channel, about Adventures in generall as i do more than just caving but the videos attract alot of interest, would love to pick your brain, possibly film a collaboration video?

Heres My channel if you'd like to see:
www.youtube.com/@adventurebeasts

 

[Caver Keith]

Hi Keith!
Great post, ive seen you on youtube actually, maybe we should meet up and take a trip to some of the clydach, or llangatock caves together? i have a youtube channel, about Adventures in generall as i do more than just caving but the videos attract alot of interest, would love to pick your brain, possibly film a collaboration video?

Heres My channel if you'd like to see:
www.youtube.com/@adventurebeasts

Hi Matt,
I've only just seen your comment! I've been away from home and haven't been looking at UKC.
It's likely to be some time before I next visit the area. I'll let you know when I do.
Meanwhile I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Best wishes,
Keith

 

[Caver Keith]

According to ancient legend a cave in South Wales is home to a very rare breed of cave-dwelling dragon.
Can two young cave explorers discover his lair?
Can they survive the journey? It is long and arduous!
Many turn back. Will our intrepid explorers?

 

[Caver Keith]

There was a time when my caving films were popular on YouTube. 5 or 6 years ago the channel was getting tens of thousands of views a day.

These days the daily video views are down to three figures and a caving video is lucky to get more than a few hundred views.

So what are people watching these days? I decided to investigate. I entered the search term "caving" and these are some of the most popular caving videos on YouTube.

Stuck Inside The Most Congested Cave | Caving Gone Horribly Wrong
On The Verge

The worst claustrophobic caving you will ever see. *TRIGGER WARNING
Caveman Hikes

The Most Disturbing End For Caver | Caving Gone Horribly Wrong
On The Verge

The Most Horrific Scenario for a Caver | Caving Gone TERRIBLY Wrong
Faculty of Truth

Exploring Unmapped Cave Depths Gone Wrong | Caver's Worst Nightmare
On The Verge

Trapped Alone in Deadly Cave Situation
On The Verge

The Most Gruesome Caving Nightmare For Caver | Cave Exploring Gone HORRIBLY Wrong
On The Verge

Lost Caver's Nightmare | Stuck In DEATHTRAP
Disaster Digest

Horrifying End For Caver Due To Natural Selection
On The Verge

Most BRUTAL End For Caver | Claustrophobic Caving Horror
Disasterthon

The working title for my next caving video is

"Trapped Alone Inside The Most Gruesome Claustrophobic Nightmare Cave You Will Ever See Leading To The Most Horrific End For A Caver | Caving Gone Horribly Wrong."