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Apologies to Stream-goers
7 years ago
So tonight I put on a stream that I ended up calling off early, due to "not feeling it". This happens with some frequency, and I apologize to people who make time to come to them only for that to happen.
Unfortunately streaming is one of those things I'm not a natural at. I get very flustered when I'm working on something that's new or challenging, and it's much worse when I'm doing it in front of an audience. Sometimes it doesn't bother me, and I push through it just fine. Other times it weighs down on me quite a bit, occasionally to the point where I don't feel I can finish what I started. It's a function of my mood, and I can never quite tell which way it will go until after I've gotten into it.
Part of the problem does seem to stem from suggestions and randomization streams. While I like the idea of taking suggestions from the chat, in practice I often find it hard to work on things when I wasn't previously engaged in it, and taking creative control away from me tends to exacerbate the issue.
I'll likely refrain from streaming for awhile unless it's something I've already got a good handle on, like coloring already completed lineart.
I want to thank those of you who've had patience and understanding when I've put on a disappointing stream. You're all very supportive and lovely people.
Unfortunately streaming is one of those things I'm not a natural at. I get very flustered when I'm working on something that's new or challenging, and it's much worse when I'm doing it in front of an audience. Sometimes it doesn't bother me, and I push through it just fine. Other times it weighs down on me quite a bit, occasionally to the point where I don't feel I can finish what I started. It's a function of my mood, and I can never quite tell which way it will go until after I've gotten into it.
Part of the problem does seem to stem from suggestions and randomization streams. While I like the idea of taking suggestions from the chat, in practice I often find it hard to work on things when I wasn't previously engaged in it, and taking creative control away from me tends to exacerbate the issue.
I'll likely refrain from streaming for awhile unless it's something I've already got a good handle on, like coloring already completed lineart.
I want to thank those of you who've had patience and understanding when I've put on a disappointing stream. You're all very supportive and lovely people.
It's more that I'm shooting myself in the foot by trying to step out of my comfort zone, but getting overwhelmed by doing it in a more public setting. It's something I could probably learn to become better at, though I don't know that it's what I want to spend my time practicing.