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Do you all really like videos?

Marion David Poff

Marion David Poff

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Alright,

Now maybe I am showing my age, or my ADHD, but I just don't have passion for the videos about knives or survival skills or gear.

Not to say that I dislike anyone's perspective or skills in making these videos, but I just don't like the format, I prefer to read my information.


But, what about you all?

Do you really like videos?

Do you find that you prefer watching videos to reading?

Marion
 
I prefer photos & text myself. There are somethings that video excels in, but a lot of things it is poor at also. Listening to a long script is tortuous for example. Also, from a practical side. Editing video is much harder to do compared to writing out text and inserting a couple of photos to make your point.
 
I like videos, i hate You-Tube. The quality generally sucks, and the time constraints imposed by Youtube are WAY too short. Plus there is just too many dumba**** making dumba** videos on You tube....


We woods types need our own site for hosting films
 
I have to say that I've been watching picture how-to's and videos on sheath making for the last 3 days, and they've really helped me take a step forward to learning sheath making.
 
Depends on who made the videos, just like who wrote the book. Some videos I will watch 10 seconds of before I turn it off, some books get the same. A poorly written article is no better than a poorly made video.
 
kgd said:
Also, from a practical side. Editing video is much harder to do compared to writing out text and inserting a couple of photos to make your point.
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I beg to differ.
For the written format (IMO) you have to be at least reasonable in composition (preferably better..) and as for the photos, it takes some time to edit, re-size, etc..., not to mention of setting them up and taking those pictures.
 
If it's one or the other, I prefer books because I can have them with me wherever.

If I can, I like to have both because some things are easier to understand when you see them done in motion.
 
It depends on who makes the videos. I like a lot on Youtube, but there are also a fair amount that I do not like.
 
I really like equipment reviews when I cant get a handle on it in person. Helps me make buying choices easier:)
 
I can state unequivocally that... it depends. Personally, I tend to like text with accompanying photos for most things, and I rather suspect (but don't know for sure) that most of we "older" people do. Some videos, on the other hand, present information in far more understandable way. In a decent video there's an immediacy and presentation of information that stills rarely match. Unfortunately, there are also some really poor videos that should never have been made. The makers of those videos would do better to learn to write and take clear still photos.

Once in awhile someone will post a link to a video that is simply outstanding. The one someone posted not long ago showing an old man making a birch-bark canoe was truly great. I wish there were more like that. In that case, even the best text and clearest stills would have failed to have the impact of that video.

I think people should take a look at the information they want to present, and ask themselves what the best format would be. My view is that, if it doesn't need to show movement, then use still photos and write an interesting piece to go with them.
 
I am a pretty visual learner. Sometimes a text description, even if accompanied with pictures, just doesn't do it for me. Seeing a well shot video can make it "click" for me. Once I "get it" thext and photographs make a lot more sense.
 
I prefer pics and text. I can save both and refer back to them if I want. It's very rare that I watch a video, though no doubt a lot of that comes from the fact that I live where dial-up is my only viable option.
 
It would be unusual for me to actually sit through a "how-to" video, or any kind of video review. I do like short ones that people post sometimes showing their campsite, what gear they use, what they've been doing, and maybe a brief description of it, without belaboring any points, or trying to give any instruction.

Perhaps this is off-topic, but it's about videos.
I make my own videos of stuff I do, and even put some on DVD. They would bore most people to tears, but it's a lot more fun and stimulating than going through old pics when you want to remember the good times. I don't post videos, but am a big fan of getting video of yourself doing things so you can critique it later, whether it be building a shelter, or lifting weights. I got all the roller coasters at Six Flags on a gorgeous day, and have commentary on several kayaks I rented before buying one, the gear I had, weather and water conditions, wildlife, and stuff like that that I go back through and watch, just because those were great days that video helps me relive instead of vaguely remember. You learn things about yourself, too.
 
I think it depends. I enjoy text and pics most of the time, but there are definately times when things get lost in translation. For instance, it is hard to write and take pics of form and technique when performing an action. The video catches is with out any problem.

The easiest way for me to learn something is to see it done and then do it my self. Videos help with that.
 
Frankly, as long as they are short flicks I will watch them. I don't care to watch a 30 minute video dissertation on anything. However, the short how-to's a la storl, et al are fine...
 
I like video IF it gives you good angles and good information.

I'm a reader, if there are pictures and illustrations I hope they are detailed.
 
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