How much does CGI Animated Short Film: "Mind Games" by Jiaqi Emily Yan | CGMeetup make on YouTube?
CGI Animated Short Film: "Mind Games" by Jiaqi Emily Yan | CGMeetup · by CGMeetup
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
940,673
940.67K
|
$1,693.21 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,774,575
1.77M
|
$3,194.24 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,766,803
1.77M
|
$3,180.25 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,627,441
1.63M
|
$2,929.39 | |
|
May 2026
|
859,109
859.11K
|
$1,546.40 | |
|
June 2026
|
201,658
201.66K
|
$362.98 | |
|
July 2026
|
281,506
281.51K
|
$506.71 | |
|
August 2026
|
301,396
301.40K
|
$542.51 | |
|
September 2026
|
125,228
125.23K
|
$225.41 | |
|
October 2026
|
6,905
6.91K
|
$12.43 | |
| Total | 7,885,294 | $14,193.53 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.