Video reviews

Hi all.

I have this question, despite being in the rules that must be created a video unboxing.

I'm finishing my second review, and having already done one without a video, is it really necessary to record one?

I'm not discussing my ability to create one, but I really don't like to hear my voice (I'm sure many people has the same opinion) on it. And since my native language is not English, it could sound funny.

I have the video ready, just need to finish the editing.

I'm more comfortable writing and posting photos than recording a video.

I have several exercises in video that I will post , but my question remains: is it really necessary a video review?

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michaelkellett over 2 years ago

This discussion seems to have broadened out a bit - so I feel happy to express my general dislike of videos.

Making good ones is a significant skill which is not generally present in good engineers -some have it - most don't.

I don't generally make videos but have on occasion when its necessary.

The downside of videos is that you can't index or search them, its hard to skip the bits you don't need and the pace is usually wrong. Too slow for stuff you know and too fast for stuff that's baffling you.

There are times when they are great, like showing you how to prise the back off a laptop.

I think I'm in a minority.

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gpolder over 2 years ago in reply to michaelkellett

I'm in the same minority. Short videos just showing what's happening after you pressed the button, applied the solder, etc. are fine, but Videos of unboxing, or explaining stuf I don't like and I'm not good at. I had to do an unboxing for my WXsmart roadtest ( Weller WXsmart review ), but people rate it at TikTok level (https://youtu.be/XYVheNCsD0E).
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gpolder over 2 years ago in reply to michaelkellett

I'm in the same minority. Short videos just showing what's happening after you pressed the button, applied the solder, etc. are fine, but Videos of unboxing, or explaining stuf I don't like and I'm not good at. I had to do an unboxing for my WXsmart roadtest ( Weller WXsmart review ), but people rate it at TikTok level (https://youtu.be/XYVheNCsD0E).
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KennyMillar over 2 years ago in reply to gpolder

Yes - there is skill in making good videos for sure, but I do think that it's a learnable skill.

I quickly turn off from vdieoes which follow this style:

1. Here's what I am going to show you.

2. But first a word from some unrelated sponsor.

4. Here's what I'm going to tell you.,

5. Here;s why what I am going to tell you is so great.

6. Tiny bit showing the product.

7. more pointless talking.

And I much prefer this type:

1. Showing the product, using the product while AT THE SAME TIME talking about it and getting on with it.

2. The end.

I used to watch the "Vintage Machinery Channel" on YouTube - until more engineers came online with better formats. Now I really don;t like the Vintage Channel's head-up talking-then-doing-then-talking approach. Just do it, and explain as you go along.

And I utterly detest this type

1. Flashy introduction to channel that lasts far too long.

2. Here;s what I'm going to show you

3. Remeber this is what I'm going to show you.

4. Highly fragmented - over dramatised - highly repetitive segment

5. Recap on what I showed you.

6. Highly dramatised teaser for next video.
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