How much does CGI Animated Short Film HD "Dust Buddies " by Beth Tomashek & Sam Wade | CGMeetup make on YouTube?
CGI Animated Short Film HD "Dust Buddies " by Beth Tomashek & Sam Wade | 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
|
52,637
52.64K
|
$94.75 | |
|
February 2026
|
102,001
102.00K
|
$183.60 | |
|
March 2026
|
123,681
123.68K
|
$222.63 | |
|
April 2026
|
67,876
67.88K
|
$122.18 | |
|
May 2026
|
79,326
79.33K
|
$142.79 | |
|
June 2026
|
62,135
62.13K
|
$111.84 | |
|
July 2026
|
65,773
65.77K
|
$118.39 | |
|
August 2026
|
61,483
61.48K
|
$110.67 | |
|
September 2026
|
66,863
66.86K
|
$120.35 | |
|
October 2026
|
4,026
4.03K
|
$7.25 | |
| Total | 685,801 | $1,234.44 |
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.