Massive Shimpaku Restoration

[Scriv]

Just uploaded a new video documenting the entire restoration process of this Juniper loaned to me by a local artist here in SoCal.

I took some notes from the community on how to improve the tutorial element of my videos... hope you guys find the information in here useful.

Considering how long this tree had been left to grow unchecked... this might have been the most challenging transformation on the channel thus far.

If you dig it, please make sure to like, comment and subscribe. It really helps the algorithm from burying the video.

Kyle

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Well done!

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[Scriv]

Well done!

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Really appreciate you taking the time to watch!

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

It’s worth watching. Clear and succinct.

.lNewer folks will learn alot from this video as it’s easy to scale down juniper work.

Only comment I’d add is just a tad more explanation for these folks. Perhaps with some comments on wire selection and pathways.

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[SFDrake]

Great video! Already subscribed

 

[Orion_metalhead]

Great video. Subscribed.

 

[Scriv]

It’s worth watching. Clear and succinct.

.lNewer folks will learn alot from this video as it’s easy to scale down juniper work.

Only comment I’d add is just a tad more explanation for these folks. Perhaps with some comments on wire selection and pathways.

Cheers
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Thanks so much for the feedback. I tried making the tutorial accessible at all levels. Tough to thread that needle. I feel like the video could’ve been an hour if I’d broken down every step

I may do a strict wiring tutorial or beginner transformation series in the future, although there is a lot of that already out there on YT.

 

[Scriv]

Great video! Already subscribed

So very much appreciate it

 

[Scriv]

Great video. Subscribed.

Thanks man, the support really means a ton

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Thanks so much for the feedback. I tried making the tutorial accessible at all levels. Tough to thread that needle. I feel like the video could’ve been an hour if I’d broken down every step

I may do a strict wiring tutorial or beginner transformation series in the future, although there is a lot of that already out there on YT.

Very sorry, it’s the science teacher in me talking. The video is great overall. Just thought a couple simple additions on top of what’s there.

Certainly don’t have to do anything at all. Maybe for future use?

If you choose to do so this doesn’t need to be expensive. You’ve already lead into or commented on the topic in a couple cases in this video. Just expand enough to show wire choice, example of application, rationale of positioning s branch (and actual bending for 1-2 cases.

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[clem]

Very good work. Same with your previous videos

Are you self-taught? How did you learn your knowledge of ligature, styling, etc.?

Small request : I would like you to turn the tree 360° less quickly because I like to look, after a styling, if I would have chosen the same face or a variation. And when it's going fast, it's hard to freeze-frame

 

[Scriv]

Very sorry, it’s the science teacher in me talking. The video is great overall. Just thought a couple simple additions on top of what’s there.

Certainly don’t have to do anything at all. Maybe for future use?

If you choose to do so this doesn’t need to be expensive. You’ve already lead into or commented on the topic in a couple cases in this video. Just expand enough to show wire choice, example of application, rationale of positioning s branch (and actual bending for 1-2 cases.

Best
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Great suggestions and honestly I appreciate the dialogue! I will definitely do that in the next video

 

[ZombieNick]

Good work Kyle, another banger! I can only imagine how much work it is to make these videos, I can barely remember to take pictures.

 

[Scriv]

Very good work. Same with your previous videos

Are you self-taught? How did you learn your knowledge of ligature, styling, etc.?

Small request : I would like you to turn the tree 360° less quickly because I like to look, after a styling, if I would have chosen the same face or a variation. And when it's going fast, it's hard to freeze-frame

Thank you Clem. Yes, I’m mostly self taught. Just watch a lot of tutorials online. For every tree, I always follow the same styling process.

- clean the tree so I can better assess the structure, special features (base, deadwood and the best line).
- set the defining branch — this determines the quality of movement and pad size/density for all other branches.
- then I systematically move up the tree, creating slightly smaller pads on different planes until I reach the apex.
- apexes are tricky… there’s definitely more artistic flexibility than the rest of the design. More of a feel thing.

I’ll try to slow the turn down next time. Was trying to match it to the music

 

[Scriv]

Good work Kyle, another banger! I can only imagine how much work it is to make these videos, I can barely remember to take pictures.

Appreciate it dude. Yeah, it's a grip of work making these and it slows the process down quite a bit.

 

[Baron von Smoogle]

My only suggestion is to leave the captioning up another 10 seconds. I watched the video and then a caption would pop up and by the time my eyes went to the captioning and got about 3/4 through reading it, it disappeared.
The rest was great.

 

[Scriv]

My only suggestion is to leave the captioning up another 10 seconds. I watched the video and then a caption would pop up and by the time my eyes went to the captioning and got about 3/4 through reading it, it disappeared.
The rest was great.

Hey, thanks for note. I definitely tried to let it hang longer, as that was the main note people gave from the last video. Will continue trying to stretch those out in future uploads.

 

[Chiquemund Freud]

Just uploaded a new video documenting the entire restoration process of this Juniper loaned to me by a local artist here in SoCal.

I took some notes from the community on how to improve the tutorial element of my videos... hope you guys find the information in here useful.

Considering how long this tree had been left to grow unchecked... this might have been the most challenging transformation on the channel thus far.

If you dig it, please make sure to like, comment and subscribe. It really helps the algorithm from burying the video.

Kyle

This is fucking great and about two steps away from being really fucking fantastic. Videography: 12/10, don’t change a thing. I love the sun soaked vibe you went for. Bonsai channels have a tendency to be really clinical and you crashed right through that and upgraded immensely.

(I think) you’ve taken inspiration from Bonsai Releaf. Which is a great idea because his video’s are amazing and we need more of that. But his best video’s are not about “just the tree”. They are also about him and about his relation to the material he’s working on. I’d love a voice over instead of text on screen for instance. It makes you a character in the video as well. Tell me about you and the tree.

There’s plenty of trees to watch online, but only one you. I’m subscribing and can’t wait to see where you go next.

 

[Nickuk74]

Great video, have subscribed. Really useful as I have a tree with similar issues.

For me, I would ignore trying to cut to the music and let the images lead, (but prefer a more relaxed style, so that's very much a personal choice). Regarding the captions, the "rule" in TV is that you should be able to read them twice before they dissapear.

 

[Scriv]

This is fucking great and about two steps away from being really fucking fantastic. Videography: 12/10, don’t change a thing. I love the sun soaked vibe you went for. Bonsai channels have a tendency to be really clinical and you crashed right through that and upgraded immensely.

(I think) you’ve taken inspiration from Bonsai Releaf. Which is a great idea because his video’s are amazing and we need more of that. But his best video’s are not about “just the tree”. They are also about him and about his relation to the material he’s working on. I’d love a voice over instead of text on screen for instance. It makes you a character in the video as well. Tell me about you and the tree.

There’s plenty of trees to watch online, but only one you. I’m subscribing and can’t wait to see where you go next.

Hey, thanks for the kind words and thoughtful feedback. I'm naturally a shy person, so I definitely feel more comfortable hiding behind the text in a sense. And I'm totally aware of how unhelpful that is when it comes to building a YT channel

I'm planning to shoot videos that have a bit more of a personal element to them. Most of those ideas require travel and a heavier lift though. Just need to find the time.

Thanks again