Excessively long Youtube Videos - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 09:29:06 pm
content: Seems to be a bit of a fad for extremely long youtube videos just recently, 2 hours, 3 hours, 5 hours for some, who has time to sit and watch these?Is it just my choice of 'channels' or has this become common across the board?(I realise some are recordings of live streams but even so...)(spelling mistake)

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 09:48:18 pm
content: YouTube's algorithm is secret but you can be sure no one will watch a 40-hour video attentively that drab.Most of the really long videos are from live streams that haven't been cut, such as "Adding Wifi to a $3 multimeter" is 5 hours 18 minutes.

author: TheAmmoniacal
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 10:04:49 pm
content: I will easily watch 2-3 hours videos from The Signal Path or Mr Carlson's Lab, go figure

author: Bryan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 10:13:29 pm
content: Quote from: TheAmmoniacal on February 06, 2017, 10:04:49 pmYup, on a lazy Sunday, just stream some of the longer ones to my TV

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 10:29:57 pm
content: YouTube enabled people to make long videos, which otherwise would not be there. I was listening to "Adding Wifi to a $3 multimeter" live in the background while doing other things. Same for ScanLime videos.I don't think I will watch 5 hour video, unless it is something very interesting.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 10:44:06 pm
content: Some of us have attention spans which exceed that of a butterfly. Simple.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 11:14:26 pm
content: Mhmm, videos from TSP, TRX Bench, W2AEW etc. can easily take that sort of time but be filled with information and often need to be watched, 'rewound' and watched again to get the fine detail, I agree.They're not the ones I'm talking about though, seems to have becme a thing where you can watch someone 'tinkering' for four or five hours and quite often find myself getting increasingly frustrated as the content could easily have been condensed to a single blog post or half an hour with a bit of editing?

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 06, 2017, 11:17:00 pm
content: Quote from: CJay on February 06, 2017, 11:14:26 pmThis is additional work. Chances are that people that make those long videos are not making any money on them, so if editing is required, then those videos will not be available at all.

author: RGB255_0_0
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 12:05:05 am
content: Excessively long would involve dead time where nothing of interest happens or babbling on with tangents that make up a significant portion of the video. If dead time is there for a reason, such as Dave's Batteriser test, it's not useless.There is a happy medium between the videos that are 5 minutes and 500 minutes - If not then break the videos down into chunks. TSP, MrCL, EEVB videos have content squeezed into the whole video that nearly always relates and is useful.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 12:06:48 am
content: Just for the reference, here is the type of videos we are talking about:And yes, there is more of this type of videos recently, since YouTube Live was announced. And this is a good thing.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 12:36:52 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on February 07, 2017, 12:33:42 amIt is not. But it was fun live, because you have chat and interactivity. At some point he does reflow soldering using heat from the flame in the fireplace. This was a suggestion from the chat. There is probably no reason to actually watch this after it is done. But it is good to have it there, just in case someone wants to watch.Plus this specific video shows complete process of designing and making a board starting from idea and KiCad capture to the soldered and functional board. All in 5 hours with some goofing off in between.

author: neil t
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 12:53:40 am
content: It all seems a bit relative to me, perhaps a classic supply and demand issue, as an example when I first started watching youtube video's on a regular basis anything longer than ten minutes was a little special, most of the content I watched came in multi part video's, as they started to become longer I had to change the way I thought about my viewing,( I liked the multi part video's, short and concise) i'm not one to waste time on waffling. Now it's nothing unusual to watch an hour long video with interesting content which is where the supply and demand concept comes from. These video uploaders seem to have honed their presentations to a good level.p.s of course there is always the pause, fast forward, and delete button.Cheers: Neil

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:07:05 am
content: Quote from: CJay on February 06, 2017, 09:29:06 pmPossibly.Late last year Youtube changed their magic algorithm that now favors longer video and "watch time". i.e. it will now likely present you with videos that have more "watch time" then it did before, hence a possible illusion that creators are actually making longer videos.I'm not aware of any content creators who have switched to making longer video because of this change,they just keep doing what they are doing.I've noticed that some creators have gradually drifted toward longer videos for *insert reason here*, most likely just a natural desire to prevent more information.

author: Tony_G
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:38:32 am
content: I've been wondering about this myself - I have a playlist (atTGSoapBoxif you're interested) where I put up videos of various HP Test Gear that I bought at auctions and either test or repair (sometimes not successfully). I really do it for myself because I enjoy going through the actions of recording the video and learning a bit about the devices.Interacting with people is also fun on them but I'm really not trying to be a great video blogger (nor am I a top flight expert in this stuff - Just an EE that spent all his time working in software and only now, 30 years later, have I gotten back into HW).Should I worry about editing things down more or just produce the videos that I want to produce? I vacillate on the goal of the playlist between those too imperatives.TonyG

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:02:26 am
content: QuoteIf you think you want to make a go of the channel and build an audience, and you have the time, certainly edit them down.Shorter and better edited videos are almost always better.But don't edit it so much you lose juicy content.

author: FlyingHacker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:06:40 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on February 06, 2017, 11:03:41 pmAre you following along at home? Definitely at your own risk!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:13:20 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on February 07, 2017, 02:08:08 amEmphatically NO!, and then goes on to say yeah, why not review it and tighten them upOne thing I don't do with my videos is watch them over again when I finish the editing, it's almost always a waste of time. I trust that I get the editing right as I go through the timeline clip by clip.

author: JoeO
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:21:23 am
content: Quote from: CJay on February 06, 2017, 09:29:06 pmDon't watch them.No one cares.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:47:16 am
content: I watch a lot of videos as I am doing boring lab tasks - I stream a solid 10hrs of content per day on a variety of topics. The short videos are intentionally skipped as I look for the longer ones. Some of the best info on a topic is in the 'babble' that would generally hit the cutting room floor.As someone that has been in high-end motion picture film and video production since the early 90's - editing is very slow and requires constant playback and review to make sure your message did not die in the process. For the small handful of YT videos I have made, editing took forever relative to all the other tasks. If I was going to spit out a regular stream - I would do very little editing. Not because I think the video is better that way - but because the video would never be made at all if I had to edit all day.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:58:47 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on February 07, 2017, 02:47:16 amIf I was producing a TV or film production, sure, you'd go over it time and time again and it would takes weeks to edit one video.Most Youtubers learn to ignore the finer stuff and just produce something "good enough" using as streamlined a process as possible, otherwise you'd go insane very quickly.For example I shoot almost all my material in sequence so I don't have to dick around figuring out what clip goes where. And as I said I never watch the whole video after it's done, as you get to trust your method and even if you make mistakes, it's just Youtube, and 99%, or even 90% is good enough.I'm planning a new web series (and new channel) soon that I'll get someone else to edit for me. They will be much more polished and professional than my current stuff. Or at least that's the plan.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:13:31 am
content: I have A LOT of patience, and if I am interested in a subject (or a film) I consider 3 hours to be "average length", and usually not long enough. I understand not wanting to listen to someone spending an awful lot of time spinning out his speech and getting nowhere, spending too much time getting to the point and not doing so - I'll turn off in a heartbeat - but people like Paul Carlson @ "Mr Carlson's Lab" I could watch/listen to for 3-6 hours OR MORE, easily, maybe with a 20 min "mind flushing" coffee break in the middle, if it were longer than 3 hours - he is an EXTREMELY RARE case of perfect balance between being ABSOLUTELY thorough, clean language, respectful, calm, focused and clearly explained and safe for all ages to listen to(nothing makes one sound more unprofessional than profanity, because you"couldn't help myself, and why shouldn't I? It's my channel, and by the way... <zzz blah blah>"- it's OFF PUTTING no matter WHAT people say)If your video is long but you never get to the point, miss out crucial information OR make assumptions of the knowledge level of your viewership, you may as well just not bother at ALL (most creators do this.) I have a HUGE attention span and can gladly watch films that are 4-5 hours long and consider them "not long ENOUGH!" -

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:24:05 am
content: Quote from: switchedmodepowersupply on February 07, 2017, 03:13:31 amA lot of those "most creators" would have successful channels would they not?, so kinda is worthwhile to bother I'd think.

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:26:40 am
content: Some of the longer videos are great for when I'm on night shift. If things are quiet, I basically have 12 hours to kill.I work at a NOC so as long as I'm still paying attention to alarms I can pretty much surf the net or watch movies, TV episodes, Youtube videos etc.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:30:39 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 07, 2017, 03:24:05 amView count != "success" any more than your income level qualifies you as a competent person or a nice person, it just means lots of people watched your videos - so what? Lots of people in this world are bored and watch ANYTHING, and I don't measure "success" by a hit count, it just means people are easily pleased, in many MANY cases, and as we know, the world is turning people into idiots with attention spans of mosquitoes.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:33:08 am
content: Quote from: switchedmodepowersupply on February 07, 2017, 03:30:39 amIf your goal is to make money, then view count is a measure of success.Otherwise there is no good abstract definition of success. For some people - uploading a first video on youtube is a success.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:45:37 am
content: Quote from: ataradov on February 07, 2017, 03:33:08 amAnd here we have the common failure of the majority of humankind - the association with monetary wealth as being an indicator of whether or not you have lived a fulfilling and successful life. Sums it all up nicely, how very sad for those who think that way.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:46:40 am
content: So you are upset at the whole world. That's fine. What your definition of success then?

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:48:48 am
content: Money doesn't buy happiness. But having the ability to make as much (or as little) money as I like does.

author: rx8pilot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 04:09:43 am
content: Quote from: switchedmodepowersupply on February 07, 2017, 03:45:37 amMoney does not buy happiness. It does, however, buy time. My quality of life is directly tied to how much free time I have. My happiness is tied to my quality of life. If I have no money, I probably have no time. If I have no time, I probably have a crappy quality of life. If I have a crappy quality of life, it is very difficult to be happy.Chasing money is not a failure.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 04:10:39 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on February 07, 2017, 04:09:43 amVery well said.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 04:12:52 am
content: Quote from: rx8pilot on February 07, 2017, 04:09:43 amOkay. Doctor tells you, tomorrow, "you have a terminal illness and 30 days to live" (I sincerely do not like that thought) - so pay the doctor what he asks, and he'll "add more years to your life, guaranteed" - who ON EARTH thinks money can buy time, unless... do you mean buying products and services to SAVE you time? Yes, I agree with that, but you absolutely CANNOT buy more life, surely that goes without saying.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 04:15:14 am
content: Quote from: switchedmodepowersupply on February 07, 2017, 04:12:52 amSo because of that I should not want to have more money? Ok, if you are deathly ill, then yes, money won't help.But for most other people, which are healthy, having money allows for creativity.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 04:16:33 am
content: Quote from: ataradov on February 07, 2017, 04:15:14 amMaybe I misunderstood, in which case, sorry. Nothing at all wrong with wanting money to live healthy, so long as MONEY doesn't become the goal in life, THAT is unhealthy. Take care

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 08:22:59 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 07, 2017, 01:07:05 amYes and no, I'm not going to name names but if I select 'Home' my current recommended videos contains two videos from one of the channels I'm talking about, both are well over 2.5 hours and looking at the titles, is about two hours too long, other than that the longest is 40 minutes and is of a 'scope teardown, which I reckon would be about right for a general teardown.I don't mind a long video, my attention span is pretty good given how I spent my teens and early twenties, but videos need content (or information conveyed) if they're to be anything more than background noise and some of this new crop seem to be fairly short in that respect.It's not idle, unwarranted flattery to say your videos are pretty much always on the mark with a good balance of content, humour and fun where necessary.

author: dexters_lab
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:16:07 pm
content: There seem to be a few channels which just do live streams which when they end just turn into 2-3 hours of unedited video.I can understand watching a live stream for that long but not after it's live.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:26:29 pm
content: Quote from: switchedmodepsu on February 07, 2017, 03:30:39 amIf a lot of people watch your videos andcontinueto watch your videos and subscribe, and your channel continues to grow, how it that not successful?On Youtube sustained views and sub count and growth is the definition of success, what other metric is there?Just because you don't think so doesn't make it so.QuoteYou just sound upset that people can be successful producing content that you don't think is any good?At least they are producing content, enjoying doing it, and people are watching and enjoying it. What have you done?

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:35:56 pm
content: Quote from: dexters_lab on February 07, 2017, 01:16:07 pmSeems to be what a few of my favourites have been doing, sure live stream it but when it's done, cut out the bit where you go for a coffee, have an unrelated telephone call, scratch the dog or whatever.Live stream with viewer interaction would work well too, collaborative hacking (in the traditional and honourable sense of the word) is a great way to get through a problem, a live version of the 'help me fix...' or 'how do I' threads here for instance.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:37:29 pm
content: Quote from: switchedmodepsu on February 07, 2017, 03:45:37 amAs someone who actually produces "successful" Youtube content, I can speak on my behalf of course, but also I beleive, many other "successful" Youtubers as well. At least I have some insight into the business.Success for us is not the money that comes from it, it's having people watch and enjoy your content and the community that goes along with that.And yes, the more people that watch and enjoy your content and feedback on it the better. Just like if you are a book author, the more people who read your book the more successful you can think that book was. Seriously, what otherpopularmetric is there?If you can turn it into a full time business and make money from it, then that's a huge bonus.I can't say I know a single Youtuber who thinks differently.Also, one of big warm fuzzies (success) I get is knowing that most of the other engineering youtubers were encouraged to start or were otherwise influenced by my videos in some way.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:42:37 pm
content: Quote from: switchedmodepsu on February 07, 2017, 04:12:52 amMost people spend a huge portion of their lives working so they can live the lifestyle they want.(Whether or not you enjoy your job is not a point here)If you have money and have no need to work then you gain that massive portion of your life back.

author: Berni
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 01:44:36 pm
content: Quote from: CJay on February 07, 2017, 01:35:56 pmThat's an interesting idea, repairs could be done a lot faster if a bunch of people are googling, reading documentation and reverse engineering while the repair is going on. But it would probably only work if there are a small number of watchers, or if only the audience who is good at fixing the thing to speak in the chat. Otherwise the streamer would have to keep an eye on chat all the time and never get anything done, or people would just start arguing what the next step should be.

author: station240
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 02:26:43 pm
content: Quote from: Berni on February 07, 2017, 01:44:36 pmFFcossag has done this is some of his recent live streams, to varying levels or success.The stuff he's fixing tends to be junk he found in the dumpster at work, so sometimes the discussion is more interesting than the repair.He's been sick lately, so it's streaming or no content at all.

author: switchedmodepsu
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:57:34 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 07, 2017, 01:26:29 pmI've done enough that I am happy, I don't feel the insecurity many feel to brag about it or validate myself.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 03:59:23 pm
content: Quote from: switchedmodepsu on February 07, 2017, 03:57:34 pmYT link please.

author: Monadnock
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 10:53:16 pm
content: Quote from: dr.diesel on February 07, 2017, 03:59:23 pmIf I had to guess:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/microcontrollers/looking-for-recommendations-on-new-pic-programmer/msg1126178/#msg1126178

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 10:54:53 pm
content: Quote from: switchedmodepsu on February 07, 2017, 03:57:34 pmYour inability to argue the point is duly noted.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 10:59:23 pm
content: Quote from: Monadnock on February 07, 2017, 10:53:16 pmThat makes sense.I've blocked "Unlokia" on several platforms I believe, he was a constant troll on the Youtube comments and I think Twitter.I'm 99% certain he is unlokia, the number of youtube views matches perfectly and he has a history of trolling me which is what he has bought to this forum, but let's see if he's big enough to admit being "unlokia"

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:03:08 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 07, 2017, 10:59:23 pm998 subscribers • 1,759,801 views. Looks like it. Total and unstoppable success, if you ask meAnd the most popular video is some music clip with questionable copyright. Author obviously spent a lot of time editing this one.

author: rs20
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:19:26 pm
content: Quote from: CJay on February 06, 2017, 09:29:06 pmPerhaps that's a bit like saying "there are millions of pages on Wikipedia, who has time to sit and read all of that?" Answer: people only read/watch parts of it; still counts as a view.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:21:13 pm
content: Ah yes, now it's all coming back. Unlokia has been banned on the forum before under the name "GlossyWhite", he was a famous troll.Then he came back under "iamwhoiam" and got banned again.Now he's back under "switchedmodepsu"Pathetic really.Edit: It's worse, he's also been banned under the names "Wintendo" and "asskong"We have ourselves a serial troll, he must really love this forum.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:29:10 pm
content: Kinda reminds me of RolandPenPlotter (spelling??) as well.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:33:34 pm
content: Quote from: dr.diesel on February 07, 2017, 11:29:10 pmYep, must be, same IP range.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:55:41 pm
content: Quote from: blueskull on February 06, 2017, 09:33:26 pmWe used some videos like that for endurance testing of video streaming devices. That could easily account for a large number of those views, I doubt anyone just sits and watches that.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2017, 11:59:35 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 07, 2017, 11:21:13 pmAnd started this shit which you rightfully locked.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/totally-illegible-forum-footer-links-user-interface-fail/Time to use Delete User again.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 12:15:14 am
content: Quote from: tautech on February 07, 2017, 11:59:35 pmHe won't bother us again under that account, but you can bet he'll be back with his 6th profile or whatever. A completely sad individual who just can't let it go.

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 12:34:59 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 08, 2017, 12:15:14 amThere's a guy who shall remain nameless over on another forum I frequent who has been booted off at least 5 times for posting incorrect information, bad or occasionally even dangerous advice. He always pops up again a few days later under a different name, usually behaves for a while and then goes back to his old shenanigans.

author: 3db
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 12:52:20 am
content: Quote from: switchedmodepsu on February 07, 2017, 04:12:52 am

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 08:01:30 am
content: Quote from: rs20 on February 07, 2017, 11:19:26 pmTrueI tend to regard YT as a video version of an electronics mag, regular articles from trusted authors and which coincide with my interests or at least stand a good chance of being interesting, quite often I'm introduced to new ideas through videos on youtuibe which I'll go on to research in more traditional media (books).But, if an article in a magazine suddenly expanded to fill the 'magazine' from cover to cover and still only had the same amount of technical content of the three page article?I reckon it's probably worth questioning why.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 09:39:37 am
content: some people must have all the time in the world to watch long videos and movies:==========Ambiancé will be the longest film made that doesn't exist. Up until 2020 three teasers/trailers will be publiced. The first 72 minute teaser was released in 2014, the first short trailer in 2016 and then the longer 72 hour trailer will be released in 2018. Behind the scenes pics from the shoot.The longest filmwww.thelongestfilm.com/===========The 2018 Trailer will be72 hourslong (not minutes)Hmmm, what a world.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 09:55:19 am
content: Quote from: CJay on February 07, 2017, 08:22:59 amI don't see any problem with "naming names". If a content producer has changed their format then it's certainly worthy of being discussed.For example, I've had many people over the years say "your channel has changed, blah blah", but when challenged prove it and cite examples (because I think/know they are wrong), they either can't, or there is a good reason things have changed (either temporarily or permanently), or they are simply mistaken.

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 10:41:19 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 08, 2017, 09:55:19 amWell, I'm hopeful the format change isn't a permanent one and the edited, shorter more concise ones will return but one has been named already by another member and I understand the possible reasons why that channel is posting unedited video.Also seems a couple of the 'streamed' four hour videos have been removed or made private now too so it's kind of undermined the original question and would be churlish to name names now.I would like to add though, I'm incredibly grateful that people post videos that pique my interest and my own efforts to make Youtube content are woeful so I do appreciate it takes a lot of effort to produce slick, edited and polished content.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 10:44:10 am
content: Quote from: CJay on February 08, 2017, 10:41:19 amIt takes a lot of effort to produce just edited videos. Slick and polished adds another level again!

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 11:00:49 am
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 08, 2017, 10:44:10 amI'm realising that, as a hardware and software support tech, I've worked in some rather cool places (actually, many, including TV studios), I've met some very talented people over the years and I know most people can slice up video/audio with a little practice but to do it well takes skill.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 01:09:51 pm
content: Quote from: CJay on February 08, 2017, 11:00:49 amThat's why for new series I'll be working on I'm getting someone else to edit.My editing skills extend as far as cross fades.

author: MacMeter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2017, 09:47:47 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 08, 2017, 01:09:51 pmIf you are still looking for an editor, PM me. Not for me, but a retired pro.

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2017, 08:51:32 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on February 08, 2017, 10:44:10 amIndeed, this is probably why I only have once decent video, that being a tour around our model railroad club layout. By the time I converted it, added captions, and got it all uploaded.. I have 2 other still in raw form that need some basic editing and captions, but I've just never gotten around to it. One's even pretty funny, the camera car got caught on a loose piece of scenery and the whole thing rolled into the river it was passing over. Someday, I may even get it edited and uploaded. I find it tedious - and it's all one take, just start the recording and drive the train around the layout. Couple of boring spots where I had to wait for an extended period of time that I cut out, and added location captions. That's it and I'm out. Video editing is most definitely not the job for me.