Why This Old Tony’s Videos Work

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024

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  • @ThisOldTony
    @ThisOldTony Před 2 lety +1915

    if it weren't for the green sweater I would've sworn I was watching myself!
    next time i take a 7 month break... you're hired!

    •  Před 2 lety +38

      what a nice homage

    • @smallshoptalk589
      @smallshoptalk589 Před 2 lety +21

      I know, right? Also, not the same voice, but nice of him trying.

    • @MrSneakyGunz
      @MrSneakyGunz Před 2 lety +9

      Very cute. 😉

    • @BenFarrell
      @BenFarrell  Před 2 lety +150

      **bows down** I'm not worthy!! I'm not worthy!!!

    • @brewcity1834
      @brewcity1834 Před 2 lety +30

      imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

  • @seventytwo1001000
    @seventytwo1001000 Před 2 lety +265

    Tony has the right mix of knowledge, production values, entertainment, and Dad jokes. Definitely one of my favorite CZcamsrs. Also a great breakdown of his style, in what can be a pretty bland tubeverse, TOT is one of the standout channels.

    • @Genkenx
      @Genkenx Před 2 lety +2

      Agreed - this is a delightful piece of work. I've found it tremendously helpful in identifying elements of TOT's videos that appeal to my tastes. Extremely well done- thank you for making it. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @5tr41ghtGuy
      @5tr41ghtGuy Před 2 lety +6

      Thanks to this video, I am now aware of some of the techniques TOT uses to enhance the entertainment value of his videos. But make no mistake, the main draw (at least for me) is the strength of the technical content; that is to say, very interesting and non-trivial projects executed masterfully. I have learned a great deal from watching TOT!

    • @superzova
      @superzova Před rokem +1

      Oh same. I don't even have much interest in machining or metalworking, but TOT's videos are some of my favorites

  • @johnherrington1110
    @johnherrington1110 Před 2 lety +19

    The fact that I know just about all of the channels you referenced in this video tells me one sad fact… I watch entirely too much CZcams.

  • @douglasharley2440
    @douglasharley2440 Před rokem +9

    i am convinced that this old tony is genius, like an irl genius, so he makes being his hilarious and endlessly competent helpful self look effortless...thanks for explaining exactly why it's actually difficult. this was an amazing homage to the master, *respect!*

  • @morsecodereviews1553
    @morsecodereviews1553 Před 8 měsíci +12

    I stumbled across this 2 years too late to be on time for the party. But hey, I'd be remiss if I didn't say this was one heck of a wild ride. 11/10 thoroughly enjoyable and inciteful. I damn near shed a tear seeing my childhood buddies again Norm and Tim😁

  • @eojsleen
    @eojsleen Před 2 lety +66

    Nice homage to Tony. And by the way, It was sure nice to see a new video from him come out over the weekend. I was afraid we had lost him forever. All is right with the world again! You're no slouch with video either.

    • @supertramp6011
      @supertramp6011 Před 2 lety +1

      Does anyone know what gives with TOT taking a break? Hope everything is well with him. Maybe we all need a break now and then,either way ,I’m really glad he’s back!👌

    • @eojsleen
      @eojsleen Před 2 lety +4

      @@supertramp6011 The way I understand it, there was a death in his family. A close relative. Although he has superstar status with viewers, I guess he's human after all and subject to the same things we are. Happily, it looks like he's back from his hiatus. It made my day to see new content.

  • @RotarySMP
    @RotarySMP Před 2 lety +55

    You channelled your inner Tony really well! Nice one.
    Edit... now further into watching, this video is far better than just the tribute. Thanks for putting in the huge effort to make it.

  • @daveys
    @daveys Před 2 lety +10

    I think you’ve done a super-thorough analysis on Tony’s videos here and kept true to Tony’s style throughout. Well done! I’ve been a fan of Tony for a while and I just really like the content, the pace, the gags and the editing style of his output. Watching the older videos shows how the techniques have become more established over time, to the point that current videos are a real joy to watch. For me, it’s what keeps me watching CZcams when I really should be doing something more productive.

  • @arminth
    @arminth Před 2 lety +61

    What a masterpiece and a great tribute to my most favorite YT channel!
    No clue what your channel is actually about but I immediately had to subscribe!
    P. S. : you definetly have to shorten your fingernails to really sound like Tony! 😁

  • @dr_regularlove
    @dr_regularlove Před 11 dny

    I'm about halfway through this and it's incredible. I've been a fan of This Old Tony since I started building my CNC machine a couple years ago and started taking a greater interest in machining (the CNC was for my woodwork, but may end up being a gateway drug). I love his work and you're nailing it here. Got a few good laughs out of this one so far.
    An aside, my favorite Tony bit I've seen so far has got to be his dog getting upset when someone says "eBay". I still think about that, and I'm half tempted to teach my dogs "speak" but with the command "eBay" instead.

  • @user-fb9os7hy2y
    @user-fb9os7hy2y Před rokem +3

    Tony's stuff works because everything about it reflects what's great about great dad's..unassuming,quiet, intelligent,self effacing and over delivered not over sold.
    They are, in every way, quietly wonderful.

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 Před 2 lety +6

    I would describe Clickspring as Museum Quality where as TOT is TOT quality

  • @tractortherapy42
    @tractortherapy42 Před 2 lety +10

    As a big TOT fan, this made me LOL at least 10 times! Good stuff! Edit: this is amazing! Wow!

  • @robdavy4468
    @robdavy4468 Před 2 lety +8

    This video is amazing! The work that went into this, the research, everything, wow!

  • @cowboybarbaryn1302
    @cowboybarbaryn1302 Před rokem +2

    The camera work and shot composition is absolutely stellar between both this and your previous video. I’ve recently started to appreciate cinematography more than I have in the past, and you’re definitely giving me a lot to chew on thank you.

  • @MakerMeraki
    @MakerMeraki Před 2 lety +7

    This video / homage is BRILLIANT! I watched the whole thing and was thoroughly entertained. I love Tony's videos, and this one is definitely on par. 👍

  • @RobertMilesAI
    @RobertMilesAI Před 2 lety +4

    Before finishing the video, I'll say I'm often amazed by the cinematography of Laura Kampf's work. Some really interesting shots and great integration of music and diegetic text

  • @JackPinesBlacksmithing
    @JackPinesBlacksmithing Před 2 lety +3

    I am totally blown away at the quality, breadth, and depth of this tribute and breakdown of This Old Tony! I had only hoped to one day be mildly entertaining and educative about blacksmithing here on CZcams. You inspire me, sir, and you now have another subscriber as I’ll be studying your study of creators.

  • @paulelmore8364
    @paulelmore8364 Před 2 lety +3

    One of the best videos I've seen on CZcams! I'm a die-hard TOT fan (and every other creator referenced apparently) but this one had me laughing out loud. Perfect inflection, timing, cuts, hand waves, dad jokes, and cinematography. If imitation is the greatest dorm of flattery, Tony is feeling amazing right now. Obviously, the only option I have now is to subscribe to your channel and binge watch everything you've made. Looking forward to it. Thanks for making my day!

  • @JD-ub5ic
    @JD-ub5ic Před 2 lety +7

    I genuinely assumed I was watching a huge channel until the end when I tried to find you to look for more videos, couldnt believe your sub count. This was amazing keep it up!!!

    • @jdgower1
      @jdgower1 Před 2 lety

      Same for me. How can this guy be some damn good while being so damn under exposed?
      I subbed, too.

  • @HerbaceousM8
    @HerbaceousM8 Před 2 lety +6

    channels that stand out. its ave right?

  • @DavidKutzler
    @DavidKutzler Před 2 lety +4

    Another thing that makes ToT's videos work is his voice. There is an intimacy to it that makes it feel like you're having a great conversation (even though it's one sided) with someone who's really likable. You did a fairly good job of capturing pacing and phrasing of his narration, but something about his voice really draws you in. I once left a comment on a ToT video jokingly asking if he has to pay royalties for using Alan Alda's voice.

  • @threeriversforge1997
    @threeriversforge1997 Před 2 lety +9

    That was fantastic. I'm getting a goodly bit of pressure to do some blacksmithing videos because apparently there aren't enough blacksmiths already hammering away on youtube. Of course, TOT's style appeals to me more than I could ever put in to words and I'm very glad that you did this homage to a great creator. Wonderful content!

  • @john_co4547
    @john_co4547 Před 3 měsíci

    I could spend the rest of my life watching different people do "This Old Tony Style" youtube videos. This is fantastic

  • @TommyJobson
    @TommyJobson Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely brilliant. I enjoyed this video on multiple levels, as a creator of mediocre 'tradesman' videos and as a massive TOT and Clickspring fan. Thanks for shootin' the poop!

  • @cav89-
    @cav89- Před 2 lety +2

    I see you are also an adept of the floss woodslicing tecnique. It is mostly used for riping, but I see you have also mastered crosscutting with it. You are a fearsome man.
    In all seriousness, that caught me by totally by surprise and cracked me up, and I was supposed to be pretending to be sleeping. Now the wife knows im awake. Thanks.

  • @LoosiuFlying
    @LoosiuFlying Před 2 lety +3

    This is one of the most focus binding vijeo 🤪 I have ever seen. Great subject with this old (what you were expecting) not common subject.
    And strange looks from my family when I was laughing 😂

  • @veronly2
    @veronly2 Před 6 dny

    the freaking tape roll for a lighting guy has this roadie lampy chuckling

  • @supertramp6011
    @supertramp6011 Před 2 lety +4

    This was a brilliant homage to TOT! You pretty much nailed everything about his vids,thanks for sharing bro! 🤣 subscribe on the back of your hand,cutting off end of sentences,the dental floss cutting,just an awesome effort!

  • @vokeswaagin
    @vokeswaagin Před 7 měsíci

    The Bob Vila, Roy Underhill, Norm Abrams, & Tool Time (Home Improvement) montague really took me back. And I'm certian I saw every one of those episodes 🤣
    But enough about me,
    You really pulled off the Tony! Well done!

  • @AaronBlankenship
    @AaronBlankenship Před 2 lety +2

    Why the hell am I still watching this meme of a video ten minutes in?
    Oh, beacuse it's amazing. BTW you were my #1 recommended video this morning.
    I legitimately laughed out loud when you hard cut to a Frank clip.

  • @marklarsen8
    @marklarsen8 Před 5 měsíci

    Dude.. that was awesome. This Old Tony is my favorite channel. You did a great job not only mimicking his style, but explaining how he gets it too.
    Nicely done.

  • @Oberon4278
    @Oberon4278 Před 2 lety +2

    You really nailed T.O.T.'s production style here, and -- more importantly -- you demonstrated that it translates well to other similarly talented producers.

  • @sklzlm
    @sklzlm Před 2 lety +5

    Great job on this video. There were many times i had to remind myself this wasn't a ToT while watching. Thoroughly entertaining.

  • @MissMoffet19
    @MissMoffet19 Před 8 měsíci

    Omg this is brilliant! 😂😂😂 This Old Tony is special

  • @jasonbryant6694
    @jasonbryant6694 Před 2 lety +3

    I hope this is a trend that continues, I would love to see your take on big Clive or AvE

    • @jdgower1
      @jdgower1 Před 2 lety

      Oh, that would be awesome!

  • @teryshaw7370
    @teryshaw7370 Před 8 měsíci

    The thing about TOT is he is so witty. I genuinely feel like I would enjoy having a conversation with him over a beer, or a jigger of 12 year old cutting oil, or whatever.

  • @simskii.
    @simskii. Před 2 lety +2

    The attention to detail is mind-blowing

  • @michaeldorman
    @michaeldorman Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliantly done.

  • @ambsquared
    @ambsquared Před 8 měsíci

    This Old Tony has the benefit of a time traveling lathe.

  • @shoofle
    @shoofle Před 2 lety +2

    I really appreciate this kind of critical analysis of this cinematography, especially because I think so much of it (or the viewerbase, at least!) feel like they pride themselves on not having any of that "frou frou" fancy editing. A lack of fancy editing or camera tricks is just as much a choice as their presence!

  • @bobcarlson7729
    @bobcarlson7729 Před 2 lety +2

    as a big tony fan, this was very enjoyable to watch. very well done. looking forward to more in vein ofs!

  • @DRock70
    @DRock70 Před 2 lety +6

    Lol 👍What an Awesome video style &the script &writing,editing & everything else you already said Definitely the special effects in honoring ToT
    I didn’t know dental floss could do that!!! Bravo 🙌

  • @deeiks12
    @deeiks12 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm glad youtube brought me here, you've nailed the style pretty well to small details. nicely done.

  • @Mark_How
    @Mark_How Před 2 lety +1

    I truly dig finding other similar people half way across the globe thanks to the internet. Interrogating and investigating the way people do things and finding delight in understanding why they work so well

  • @jaromir_kovar
    @jaromir_kovar Před 9 měsíci

    You've even thrown in an official Frank Howarth's chuckle!
    Great video study of my most beloved CZcams channel. Thank you.

  • @JesusCruz-my3ob
    @JesusCruz-my3ob Před rokem

    The way Tony makes his videos is to my liking and the way you dissect his process is really objective, using his style as an inside joke. And all this in a corner of the Internet where this video is only relevant to those of us who have prior knowledge of what you are talking about. The Internet is becoming more and more magical. You man are an artist.

  • @thomasesr
    @thomasesr Před 2 lety +2

    The problem with your critique of the lighting on youtube tradesman shops is that you forget that it is a shop and lighting is used mostly for building stuff without messing up while marking and measuring and cutting stuff.
    TOT impression and style is spot on!

  • @CardboardBots
    @CardboardBots Před rokem

    This is a master class.

  • @brucherrin8947
    @brucherrin8947 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done sir !

  • @JC-yt1pm
    @JC-yt1pm Před 2 lety

    Well done!

  • @nashuaaaaa
    @nashuaaaaa Před 2 lety +1

    Man you hit the ground running with some good production quality and writing

  • @gingerelvis
    @gingerelvis Před 8 měsíci

    I fall into the middle ground of being fairly hands on (without the extravagant American style home workshop) and a creative visual person (graphic designer). I tend to lean towards the "tradesman" channels but people like Tony and Frank really grab my attention even if I don't have the means or skill to build what they do because they create interesting content that is visually appealing with attention to detail without being over produced or dull. It's relatable even if I don't own a Maho. They have nailed the education and entertainment (edutainment if you will) balance with projects that are usually way out of my current scope but I surprisingly frequently pull knowledge from for my own projects.

  • @TandaMadison
    @TandaMadison Před 2 lety

    That whole time Tony was not making videos, and was likely captive in you basement being studied for this research, really paid off. Well Done!

  • @42Pursuit
    @42Pursuit Před 2 lety

    Incredible! Hats off to you sir.

  • @beauxtx1959
    @beauxtx1959 Před 2 lety

    FANTASTIC homage! Kudos.

  • @gsdtdeaux7
    @gsdtdeaux7 Před 4 měsíci

    Dont forget Cutting Edge Engineering. TOT is one of my favorites no doubt but Clickspring is on a whole other level! Its mesmerizing and ,to me, extremely relaxing.

  • @jdgower1
    @jdgower1 Před 2 lety

    Gotta say - you absolutely nailed every part of ToT's style except his voice.
    I never thought I would ever see anyone even attempt to do that, let alone succeed at it so completely.
    I'm happy to see that ToT has head nodded this with his appreciation and complement. I don't know how long it took you to make this video, but I know it took a hella long time, and I also know I really enjoyed it - mainly because I'm just now coming out of a months long stretch of ToT video withdrawals because of a supply chain issue in their production and release. They're back on the market now, but my built up jonesin' for them demands more than the supply at hand right now.
    All kidding aside, you've gained another subscriber. Not because I expect ToT-style vids from you, but because if you are this good and meticulous in your style, I want to be witness to that from the front seat.

  • @ad08star
    @ad08star Před 2 lety +1

    Ben, you just got yourself a new subscriber. awesome video!

  • @gordythecreator
    @gordythecreator Před 5 měsíci

    Like the dwarf from "O'Brother Where Art Thou".
    "He ain't lying!"

  • @joeg1992
    @joeg1992 Před rokem

    Great job! You really captured what Tony does beautifully and described what he does very well, taught me a lot. Thanks!

  • @yep-dev
    @yep-dev Před 2 lety

    This video is exceptional, I keep going back to it just to quickly satisfy my craving for exceptional quality maker videos of Tony's while I wait for his next upload.
    And I watch yours instead of his because of how beautifully you condensed his work.

  • @Tristoo
    @Tristoo Před 2 lety +5

    when you said "killed 2 birds with 1 *stone*" you could have added the oz/ants/elephants conversion again. for comedic comedy and all that.

  • @charleshultquist9233
    @charleshultquist9233 Před 3 dny

    excellent

  • @RPfan07
    @RPfan07 Před 2 lety

    "We have ToT at home"
    ToT at home:

  • @mrgodBG
    @mrgodBG Před 8 měsíci

    29:24 - Kurtis from CCE comes to mind 😂😂😂

  • @mxlje
    @mxlje Před 2 lety

    I’m 6 min in and just looked at the runtime lol. I’ll get another coffee, can’t wait to watch the whole thing.

  • @AdamCourville
    @AdamCourville Před 2 lety +17

    Wow! I’m speechless!
    Ok, 5 minutes later, I have speech lol.
    I have always been amazed by TOTs’ video style and the time he must have to put into it… but copying him so well while still making your own totally original video that actually pulls someone else’s style off so well is even more impressive! Wow!

  • @624Dudley
    @624Dudley Před 2 lety +1

    Impressive! Noted: tip of the hat to Martin’s MMX gag style.

  • @dr.feelgood2358
    @dr.feelgood2358 Před 2 lety +1

    i honestly wasn't expecting you to be convincing with a TOT impression, but i dare say you nailed it!.. and you also give a good breakdown of the genre! for some reason Frank's videos have never been suggested to me, but i will definitely check him out now. AvE also does not show his face, as he claims it would make viewers faces melt, but i think he just wants to stay anonymous....because you know celebrity kind of sucks.

  • @michaelrcolton
    @michaelrcolton Před 2 lety +1

    If you can't get real This Old Tony, store-bought is fine.

  • @craigdanielski
    @craigdanielski Před 2 lety

    Both of you are a real joy to watch!

  • @dbayboyds409
    @dbayboyds409 Před 2 lety +1

    That was really fun! Well done!

  • @alpha7engineering866
    @alpha7engineering866 Před rokem

    So good...Nice job. Never watched your channel but super TOT fan and love this. Totally subscribed.

  • @rogeriocosta1035
    @rogeriocosta1035 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice job! When you became famous, I will be one those "I was here since the 765 subscribers!" guys. Cheers!
    By the way, pool cue are storage is vertical cause a "little" bent is a "big" concern in the pool community.

  • @twotone3070
    @twotone3070 Před 2 lety

    Brilliantly done, must have taken ages. Bravo!

  • @richardashworth400
    @richardashworth400 Před 8 měsíci

    Outstanding. 😊

  • @jesperwall839
    @jesperwall839 Před 2 lety

    Just amazing! Well done sir! 👍😀

  • @iWonchan
    @iWonchan Před rokem +1

    inheritance machining is a relatively new rising star in my opinion. he put out one of the most polished first videos of the channel.

  • @DoinStuff
    @DoinStuff Před 2 lety

    Bloody awesome video my friend. I wish my videos were half yours. Great job with emulating TOT.

  • @claeswikberg8958
    @claeswikberg8958 Před 2 lety

    brilliant

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek Před 8 měsíci

    In addition to all of the other things one might say, this is an excellent video and I enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you.

  • @WormBurger
    @WormBurger Před 8 měsíci

    Hands down, or sometimes up, the best creator on CZcams.

  • @these.are.my.things
    @these.are.my.things Před 2 lety +1

    It's like every this old Tonyism rolled into one video. Love it

  • @thecrowcook
    @thecrowcook Před 2 lety +1

    His videos clearly work because he can go back in time to fix bad videos

  • @tjpprojects7192
    @tjpprojects7192 Před 8 měsíci

    Here's a solution, make a rack that rotates all the q-tips by 180° every 24 hours. This means that instead of warping, the only damage that wi potentially occur would be surface damage getting rotatef.

  • @flyingdutchman28
    @flyingdutchman28 Před 5 měsíci

    Its like you broke into the Crusty Crab to steal the Crabby Patty's Secret Formula. You are basically Plankton, that's what I'm trynna say here.

  • @harveyconway6036
    @harveyconway6036 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding!

  • @briansiler6737
    @briansiler6737 Před 2 lety

    And his humor is spot on and well polished. It makes you think, and that is his catch ( one of them). I will say that CZcams was lacking great content for about 7 months. But has suddenly been turned around, the day ToT uploaded anther video a couple weeks ago. Then he followed it up with another, and hopefully another! I had to watch his old videos for the third time's during his break. They are almost like star wars to me, I can recite all the lines from the first trilogy.

  • @Suinsap
    @Suinsap Před 2 lety

    great video! first I thought it was too long but i watched it all and even slowed it to catch some of the "time stamps". Also I am glad to see that I follow the trending makers (some of my favorites were mentioned). Thanks for coming back ToT and thanks for the video Ben.

  • @Probsnawt
    @Probsnawt Před 2 lety

    This is so perfect! Well done

  • @theplotkeeper7080
    @theplotkeeper7080 Před rokem

    Given that this us so inspired by Tony, I knew what the floss was for the moment I saw it.

  • @fredio54
    @fredio54 Před 2 lety

    Awesome break down, Ben. As TOT's second biggest fan behind you (nice tribute!) and someone fully intending to get a channel going with similar content in my own unique style, the tech tips you extracted from TOT's work were super helpful as, like you, I love his style more than anyone else, too.

  • @BennHerr
    @BennHerr Před 2 lety +2

    Can't believe you didn't mention AvE in all this. A more extreme and random version of Tony.

    • @BennHerr
      @BennHerr Před 2 lety +2

      @D Must of missed that. There’s not going to be a test is there?

    • @supertramp6011
      @supertramp6011 Před 2 lety

      @@BennHerr 🤣🤣🤣

  • @reedmoshier857
    @reedmoshier857 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great use of your film school education. Your parents must be very proud. Now go out and get a job.
    Also, thanks for helping me understand why one of my favorites is so good.

  • @eggmom_813
    @eggmom_813 Před měsícem

    Well done. Tip to tail. This was my introduction to your channel and you earned a new subscriber today.

  • @gjkozy
    @gjkozy Před 2 lety

    Got it right in the title, they work.

  • @nikreichel2232
    @nikreichel2232 Před 2 lety

    With 1,75 speed this was quite entertaining 😄
    Thanks for the insight!

  • @markgoodick4628
    @markgoodick4628 Před 2 lety +2

    Freaking hilarious, loved it.

  • @MrWiseinheart
    @MrWiseinheart Před 8 měsíci

    29:21
    "I know this isn't fair because this is an outtake :)"