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Summary

Abdurrahman Djakaria, creator of the Kamar Film channel, argues that long-form YouTube can still be financially promising, but succeeding is difficult and usually takes sustained experimentation. His advice is based on his experience making history, mystery, political, and geopolitical videos; he is not discussing YouTube Shorts.

Business and content strategy

• Prioritize repeatable consistency over a brilliant one-off idea. A strong concept is not enough if it is too complicated, costly, or tiring to produce regularly. Before committing, consider whether you can make it weekly—or at least repeatedly—with the resources and time you have.
• Choose a subject you like or are genuinely interested in. This makes the work more sustainable, especially when early videos attract few viewers.
• Simplify the production process. Instead of repeatedly organizing complex documentary shoots, for example, find a simpler format for covering a topic. A repeatable workflow makes it easier to produce the next video.
• Validate demand and differentiation. After publishing a substantial batch of videos, assess honestly whether the content is interesting and relevant to a sizable audience. Study existing creators in the niche and identify why viewers would choose your version.
• Treat YouTube as a long-term effort, not a quick income source. Djakaria says Kamar Film took about two years to gain traction. During that time, he tried multiple ideas and made no money. He recommends keeping a job if you have dependents; those whose basic needs are covered may be able to commit more fully.

Production, retention, and packaging

• Make long-form videos engaging throughout. Djakaria says the challenge is not only the algorithm: creators must hold attention for much longer than on platforms built around short videos.
• Prioritize audio over camera quality. A phone camera can be sufficient, but clear audio is essential. He recommends buying an affordable microphone if necessary, then investing in better audio equipment when resources allow.
• Plan the full production workflow: prepare equipment, film or interview, gather supporting footage, edit with appropriate music and effects, export, upload, and create a thumbnail.
• Work on titles and thumbnails. Use few words, but make the message or question sharp and curiosity-provoking. Avoid generic titles, keep titles efficient, and use clear, high-quality thumbnail images. He suggests using AI to critique title ideas while retaining human judgment.
• Use compelling packaging without misrepresenting the video. Djakaria distinguishes between different styles of clickbait and says creators should choose a style that fits their content.

Suggested playbook

• Before producing: Test whether the idea is repeatable, manageable, and distinct from existing content.
• During production: Use the simplest practical format, with clear audio and an engaging presentation.
• After publishing: Keep producing and evaluate whether the topic, delivery, title, and thumbnail are working. Revise the concept if the content is not attracting an audience.
• For a new channel: Djakaria advises uploading organically rather than immediately sharing links with friends on WhatsApp or Instagram. He suggests that friends may have unrelated viewing interests, potentially giving YouTube mixed signals about the intended audience. This is his personal theory and recommendation, not a confirmed platform rule.

Metrics and timelines mentioned

• Video length: Djakaria says videos need to be over 8 minutes if the aim is ad income, considers 10 minutes too short for that goal, and favors roughly 15–30 minutes. These are his personal guidelines, not universal requirements.
• Average view duration: He reports that Kamar Film gets roughly 50–60% average viewing duration. For a 30-minute video, that would mean around 15–16 minutes watched on average.
• Consistency horizon: He emphasizes consistent publishing over one to two years, rather than judging results after only five to ten videos.
• Time to traction: He says Kamar Film took about two years to find a successful direction, after trying multiple concepts for periods of roughly two months at a time.
• No fixed upload count or guaranteed timeline: Djakaria gives no fixed number of uploads or guaranteed timeline for a video to take off. A first-video breakout is possible, but he considers it unlikely and says creators should not rely on it.

Other observations

• Djakaria believes YouTube Shorts generate little money compared with long videos. For short-form distribution, he personally considers Facebook Pro more worthwhile than YouTube Shorts, while also suggesting creators can repurpose short videos for TikTok and Instagram.
• He says subscribers should follow naturally when content is compelling and sincere, and that repeatedly asking viewers to subscribe can make a video less engaging.
• He considers studying and adapting successful formats acceptable, provided creators do not steal other people’s content.

Presenter and source

Abdurrahman Djakaria, creator of the Kamar Film YouTube channel. His recommendations are based on his personal experience and analysis.