FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VIDEO MAKING
my personal questions FAQ can be found on the About Me page
❥What video editor do you use?
I used to use AVS Video Editor. You'll find that being used for all the videos I made prior to my return to LPSTube in summer of 2015. Now I use Adobe Premiere Pro CC. It costs $240. AVS is only $60 to activate, but it's far less professional.
❥How long does it take to make a video?
Typically, videos can take anywhere from one day to months to make. Screenwriting can be a breeze, but if I hit writer's block, it can take months to get a good idea down! Filming usually takes anywhere from one to five hours. Editing can be one hour to one week, depending on the length of the video and how much free time I have.
❥What camera do you use?
I used to use a Sony Handycam HD. I now use a Canon Rebel T5i.
❥Why did you quit LPSTube for a long time?
I left LPSTube during my freshmen and sophomore years of high school for two reasons. For one, I felt as though I had outgrown it. Secondly, I became really busy. Now in college, I'm busier than ever before, but I came back because I missed making videos!
❥Why did you change your username when you came back to LPSTube?
I changed my username because I was no longer going by MacKenzie. I went by MacKenzie Young for a long time on YouTube, but once I revealed that my real name is Skyler, not MacKenzie, I felt like a new username was necessary. Lpsmackenzie wasn't me anymore! (By the way, I went by MacKenzie for safety reasons. A different persona was the safest bet for a 13 year old on the Internet.)
❥Do you write scripts/How do you write your scripts?
For most things (especially series) I do write scripts! I just use Microsoft Word and do a little something like this:
(The scene opens on Brittany, makeup-less, crying in a corner. The music is sad and soft, and she is alone.)
Brittany--(Gasping while sobbing) I-I can't believe he cheated on me! (Sniffles)
Mom--(Walks in and quietly approaches her daughter) There, there, Honey. Tell me all about it.
Brittany--GO AWAY, MOM! LIKE, OMD CAN'T I GET A LITTLE PRIVACY? (Sobs harder)
❥How do you edit a video?
I upload my video clips to my video editor and go from there. I can't give you a step-by-step instruction manual on how to edit -- that would take too long! And besides, one of the most fun parts of editing is experimenting!
❥How do you do your icons/banners?
I use a combination of free online photo editors, typically PicMonkey (picmonkey.com) and/or Pixlr (pixlr.com). While I will NOT make a tutorial on my work, there are a variety of LPSTubers that do. For a detailed answer to this question, just search for a tutorial on YouTube!
❥Are you a YouTube Partner/How do you become one?
Yes, I am a YouTube Partner! This means that I can generate revenue from my videos through Google Adsense. I became one in April of 2013! To become one, apply. I suggest starting out by visiting www.youtube.com/partners!
❥Why did you start making videos/Why do you use LPS in your videos?
I started making videos after I'd seen SophieGTV's Popular series and ElizaLPS's Totally Super. I saw them and wanted to make my own! I used LPS because it's a LOT faster and easier to do than using actual people. With people, schedules conflict and my vision may or may not be realized.
❥Will you make another channel?
I actually made another channel that was in no way affiliated with my LPS channel, but I quickly abandoned it after realizing that the kinds of videos I was making weren't for me! If I want to make another channel in the future for whatever reason, my subscribers to SkylerDTV will be the first to know!
❥What happened to your BeTheChangeLPS account/What was it?
My BeTheChangeLPS channel was closed by me. Nobody contacted me anymore, so I came to the conclusion that my work was no longer in demand! That channel was to help stop bullying throughout the Internet and support people with their tough times. I am still completely available if you want support, but I think that I can manage with just my main channel. But the quotes frpm BeTheChangeLPS supporters are still here! They are on this website on the "Quotes" page!
❥Will you make me a banner/icon?
No, I haven't the time.
❥Can I make you a banner/icon?
Yes, if you wish. But, sadly, I won't use it. :( I prefer to display my own work! However, Ilove fan videos and pictures! ;)
❥Do you do sub-4sub/box-4-box?
No! I strongly believe that people should be subscribed to because I genuinely enjoy their work, and only boxed if they are a long-time friend of mine.
❥What song did you use in [InsertVideoHere] during [InsertTimeHere]?
In the descriptions of every video I make and have ever made, I put the song titles, where I got them, and what order I put them in. Please take the time to check there first before asking me this.
❥Can I remake your series/short?
This depends on what video it is. Please PM me and ask me this before hand. If I say yes, then that means you may not make money off of that video! So YouTube Partners cannot remake anything of mine. Otherwise, you are breaking the law by plagiarizing!
❥How do you come up with your video ideas/Can you give me video ideas?
There's no specific remedy or chant or anything to generate ideas. They simply come to me usin' the ol' noggin! And no, I will not give you ideas. I gotta be selfish on this one ;)
❥How many LPS do you have?
I have about 95, give or take a few.
❥How do you get subscribers?
Well, I work hard to get videos out frequently and interact with my friends! Plus, I try to be an overall kind person to interact with.
❥How did you make [InsertPropHere]?
For the answer to this question, I'd just closely examine my work. For lockers, I glued pictures of lockers to toilet paper rolls. But for most other things, I just cut cardboard and decorate it a specific way to make what I want!
❥How do you make stuff stick to your LPS?
Behold....TAPE!
❥How did you make those duct tape bedroom sets that I see in some of your videos?
Well, because the process was so long and strenuous, I suggest looking up this channel: MyFroggyStuff. They make incredible tutorials, and their miniature bed making tutorial is actually the one I went off of to make those sets! I just put my own spin on it!
❥Where do you get your LPS?
Most of mine are ones that I had from childhood. Any new ones now are either offline or store-bought, wherever the best deals are!
❥When did you start making videos?
I started August 10, 2011.
❥There's another series called "Me, Myself, and I". Did you copy off of them or did they copy off of you?
I certainly did not copy anything from anyone. And, unless the other series has the same plot line as mine, I don't think they copied off of mine, either. Truthfully, I didn't even know there was another series with that name. Sometimes great minds think alike!
❥Where do you film your videos?
I have a pretty simple white table that I use to film with. It goes in a corner of my bedroom when I'm filming.
❥Why did you delete the series LPS: The Peak?
I deleted LPS: The Peak because I really couldn't stand it. It was not work that I was proud of, and hardly anybody ever watched them, so I didn't think it would be missed!
I used to use AVS Video Editor. You'll find that being used for all the videos I made prior to my return to LPSTube in summer of 2015. Now I use Adobe Premiere Pro CC. It costs $240. AVS is only $60 to activate, but it's far less professional.
❥How long does it take to make a video?
Typically, videos can take anywhere from one day to months to make. Screenwriting can be a breeze, but if I hit writer's block, it can take months to get a good idea down! Filming usually takes anywhere from one to five hours. Editing can be one hour to one week, depending on the length of the video and how much free time I have.
❥What camera do you use?
I used to use a Sony Handycam HD. I now use a Canon Rebel T5i.
❥Why did you quit LPSTube for a long time?
I left LPSTube during my freshmen and sophomore years of high school for two reasons. For one, I felt as though I had outgrown it. Secondly, I became really busy. Now in college, I'm busier than ever before, but I came back because I missed making videos!
❥Why did you change your username when you came back to LPSTube?
I changed my username because I was no longer going by MacKenzie. I went by MacKenzie Young for a long time on YouTube, but once I revealed that my real name is Skyler, not MacKenzie, I felt like a new username was necessary. Lpsmackenzie wasn't me anymore! (By the way, I went by MacKenzie for safety reasons. A different persona was the safest bet for a 13 year old on the Internet.)
❥Do you write scripts/How do you write your scripts?
For most things (especially series) I do write scripts! I just use Microsoft Word and do a little something like this:
(The scene opens on Brittany, makeup-less, crying in a corner. The music is sad and soft, and she is alone.)
Brittany--(Gasping while sobbing) I-I can't believe he cheated on me! (Sniffles)
Mom--(Walks in and quietly approaches her daughter) There, there, Honey. Tell me all about it.
Brittany--GO AWAY, MOM! LIKE, OMD CAN'T I GET A LITTLE PRIVACY? (Sobs harder)
❥How do you edit a video?
I upload my video clips to my video editor and go from there. I can't give you a step-by-step instruction manual on how to edit -- that would take too long! And besides, one of the most fun parts of editing is experimenting!
❥How do you do your icons/banners?
I use a combination of free online photo editors, typically PicMonkey (picmonkey.com) and/or Pixlr (pixlr.com). While I will NOT make a tutorial on my work, there are a variety of LPSTubers that do. For a detailed answer to this question, just search for a tutorial on YouTube!
❥Are you a YouTube Partner/How do you become one?
Yes, I am a YouTube Partner! This means that I can generate revenue from my videos through Google Adsense. I became one in April of 2013! To become one, apply. I suggest starting out by visiting www.youtube.com/partners!
❥Why did you start making videos/Why do you use LPS in your videos?
I started making videos after I'd seen SophieGTV's Popular series and ElizaLPS's Totally Super. I saw them and wanted to make my own! I used LPS because it's a LOT faster and easier to do than using actual people. With people, schedules conflict and my vision may or may not be realized.
❥Will you make another channel?
I actually made another channel that was in no way affiliated with my LPS channel, but I quickly abandoned it after realizing that the kinds of videos I was making weren't for me! If I want to make another channel in the future for whatever reason, my subscribers to SkylerDTV will be the first to know!
❥What happened to your BeTheChangeLPS account/What was it?
My BeTheChangeLPS channel was closed by me. Nobody contacted me anymore, so I came to the conclusion that my work was no longer in demand! That channel was to help stop bullying throughout the Internet and support people with their tough times. I am still completely available if you want support, but I think that I can manage with just my main channel. But the quotes frpm BeTheChangeLPS supporters are still here! They are on this website on the "Quotes" page!
❥Will you make me a banner/icon?
No, I haven't the time.
❥Can I make you a banner/icon?
Yes, if you wish. But, sadly, I won't use it. :( I prefer to display my own work! However, Ilove fan videos and pictures! ;)
❥Do you do sub-4sub/box-4-box?
No! I strongly believe that people should be subscribed to because I genuinely enjoy their work, and only boxed if they are a long-time friend of mine.
❥What song did you use in [InsertVideoHere] during [InsertTimeHere]?
In the descriptions of every video I make and have ever made, I put the song titles, where I got them, and what order I put them in. Please take the time to check there first before asking me this.
❥Can I remake your series/short?
This depends on what video it is. Please PM me and ask me this before hand. If I say yes, then that means you may not make money off of that video! So YouTube Partners cannot remake anything of mine. Otherwise, you are breaking the law by plagiarizing!
❥How do you come up with your video ideas/Can you give me video ideas?
There's no specific remedy or chant or anything to generate ideas. They simply come to me usin' the ol' noggin! And no, I will not give you ideas. I gotta be selfish on this one ;)
❥How many LPS do you have?
I have about 95, give or take a few.
❥How do you get subscribers?
Well, I work hard to get videos out frequently and interact with my friends! Plus, I try to be an overall kind person to interact with.
❥How did you make [InsertPropHere]?
For the answer to this question, I'd just closely examine my work. For lockers, I glued pictures of lockers to toilet paper rolls. But for most other things, I just cut cardboard and decorate it a specific way to make what I want!
❥How do you make stuff stick to your LPS?
Behold....TAPE!
❥How did you make those duct tape bedroom sets that I see in some of your videos?
Well, because the process was so long and strenuous, I suggest looking up this channel: MyFroggyStuff. They make incredible tutorials, and their miniature bed making tutorial is actually the one I went off of to make those sets! I just put my own spin on it!
❥Where do you get your LPS?
Most of mine are ones that I had from childhood. Any new ones now are either offline or store-bought, wherever the best deals are!
❥When did you start making videos?
I started August 10, 2011.
❥There's another series called "Me, Myself, and I". Did you copy off of them or did they copy off of you?
I certainly did not copy anything from anyone. And, unless the other series has the same plot line as mine, I don't think they copied off of mine, either. Truthfully, I didn't even know there was another series with that name. Sometimes great minds think alike!
❥Where do you film your videos?
I have a pretty simple white table that I use to film with. It goes in a corner of my bedroom when I'm filming.
❥Why did you delete the series LPS: The Peak?
I deleted LPS: The Peak because I really couldn't stand it. It was not work that I was proud of, and hardly anybody ever watched them, so I didn't think it would be missed!