Keep the EEVblog intro? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 09:47:20 pm
content: I've been contemplating ditching the 10sec video intro, what do people think?Does it add any value to the show?I'm thinking it's maybe ok for newbies, but it probably just annoys the regulars?Should I just jump right into the blog?Comments please.Dave.

author: migsantiago
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 09:51:39 pm
content: It's not a bad intro. Maybe you could update it with a different 3D PCB each time.

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 09:56:03 pm
content: Maybe shorten it to be a better balance between annoying and informing newbies. I don't think the "I'm your host... bit" adds much

author: TheDirty
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 09:59:13 pm
content: Voted to keep an intro, but change the one you have. The spinning PCB obviously spun by a mouse movement while captured is cheezy.

author: gobblegobble
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:00:09 pm
content: I support short intro: it helps to orient into what you're getting and also does double duty as a sound check. (No need to think if he's just quiet or are my speakers muted)

author: EEwannabe
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:03:18 pm
content: The intro doesn't bother me. It would be cool to see some different boards from time to time.- Patrick

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:06:46 pm
content: I smell another contest coming up!

author: Murphy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:10:10 pm
content: It's short and reasonable. I've never thought about it and don't think most people already familiar with you would care either way.You should probably keep it because it makes your videos seem more professionally produced while advertising the blog to someone that randomly stumbles on one.Sound check point is a good one too.Slight interesting variations would be amusing but ultimately probably not worth your time. Different PCBs might be cool. =)The EEVBlog intro is nowhere near annoying, there are some pretty bad ones out there.

author: .o:0|O|0:o.
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:28:43 pm
content: I think the blog is quite popular now and after a certain number of episodes the show doesn't need an intro. The fans already have a good idea what the show involves and don't need a persistant reminder. Having said that some form of intro frames the video and makes it more professional and less amateurish. I think the shorter the better and if people want to see different CAD models why not have a thread or a slot occasionally dedicated to them on the show. It is always worth stating your name either at the beginning or end. Could go something like this:"Hi, I'm Dave Jones and welcome to the* EEVblog - A blog for anyone interested in electronics and electrical engineering".o:0|O|0:o.

author: JohnS_AZ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 10:58:25 pm
content: I'd keep the intro and and exit segments. They're like the covers on a book. Sure, -WE- all know who you are and what you're about, but you have to produce each piece such that someone who's never seen or heard of you before will "get it".Actually, the only thing that annoys me is the music under the exit segment, and I don't know why. I just don't like it, and that's certainly nothing more than my opinion.

author: XynxNet
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 11:16:13 pm
content: Keep it. It's part of your brand/trademark (right word? I am not shure about the translation..) and it underlines the concept of your video blog.

author: kaptain_zero
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2010, 11:44:48 pm
content: I voted to keep it. It's short, to the point and I think it bears repeating and it doesn't bother me in the least, even though I've seen and heard it.... uhm... well.... I've lost count how many times as I've re-watched some of your videos.RegardsChristian

author: eliocor
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 01:49:56 am
content: I do not like the intro, but it just became your (kind of) trademark, so...keep it!

author: johnmx
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 01:50:23 am
content: The intro is like your trademark. I like it and I think you should keep it. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t change it time to time (e.g. once per year). Renewing the image is always a good thing.

author: Gary Servin
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 02:11:52 am
content: I think is a nice intro! I really get used to it, but as migsantiago said, maybe you can change the PCB design sometimes!

author: nyo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 02:12:32 am
content: It's like a tv series with the same beginning for every episode in the season, it's like a way to id your show. I like that you have it, maybe you can update to something new every 100 episodes...

author: dengorius
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 03:20:13 am
content: I'd shorten the intro, just put EEVblog, a screwdriver and the blog titlejust IMHO

author: tuo
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 11:26:30 am
content: I'd keep the intro. Yes, it's very familiar, but then again it's like a trademark.The PCB design could be changed from time to time. Or there could be special occasions with a special intro. But not too often.

author: TheWelly888
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 11:31:38 am
content: Yes, keep it. It's an excellent sound check. I also echo the others suggestions to change the pcb design occasionally, I hope it's not too difficult to use exactly the same soundtrack each time.

author: orbiter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 11:33:00 am
content: How about shortening it just a tad by having something like.. 'Welcome to the EEVblog, I'm Dave Jones'?

author: JJHamster
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 12:20:33 pm
content: I would vote to keep it. It doesn't piss me off - and I have a low threshold!

author: Frenchie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 01:02:53 pm
content: Another vote for keep it, it'd be nice if the PCB changed now and then but that's probably a fair bit of work, so it's fine if it doesn't. \I've watched a lot of the videos recently (only discovered them a fortnight ago) and to be honest, I just tune it out. I suspect that's the case for most people who've seen a lot of videos. For the odd person who happens to stumble across your blog by way of chain video watching on Youtube (like me) it's a great intro as to what it's all about.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2010, 01:29:56 pm
content: keep it. add more flashy hollywood style firework laser etc 3D effect illusion bla bla bla

author: Nerobro
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2010, 09:19:19 pm
content: I say keep it. It adds a touch of class that most blogs don't have. Then again, your blogs are just generally classier than what else is out there.

author: logictom
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 15, 2010, 10:11:12 pm
content: Keep it, why change? It's like when you watch a TV series and they change the intro and it's just not the sameI guess you get used to it after a while lol.More importantly I want to know if you took any time to perfectly lined up the OUTATIME numberplate for the camera shot? I only noticed in the last one but looking back over a couple it's there perfectly in the top corner

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 15, 2010, 11:42:05 pm
content: its got brand recognition. keep it.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 12:38:41 am
content: i'd remove the bit "of interest to anyone involved in electronics design"Just have "hi, welcome to the eevblog an electronic engineering video blog"The video part is fine.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 06:31:41 am
content: Quote from: logictom on November 15, 2010, 10:11:12 pmWell spotted!I actually use the plate as a kind of reference point for the shot. Not only does it get the plate in the shot, but is just the right height to get my T-Shirt in as well.I have to adjust the shot often, because many times I will have to move the tripod back and forth to shoot something on the bench and then put it. Because I like to shoot the blog in continuity as it's going to finally appear. i.e. I don't shoot all the talking stuff first and then the bench stuff last.Thanks for the feedback everyone, I guess I'll have to keep the intro!Will probably change it to shorten it a bit and make it snappier though. Perhaps have several choices to mix it up a bit.Dave.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 06:49:24 am
content: yea! thats outtatime plate... a mistery! for me

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 08:28:46 am
content: Quote from: shafri on November 16, 2010, 06:49:24 amFrom the movie 'Back to the future'

author: EddieB
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 09:02:19 am
content: I personally like the intro.. however, when you had two part video's it got a bit tedious having to watch the intro again when you just want to get back and listen to what you were ranting aboutPerhaps, like suggested, just changing the circuit to one of your many projects, would be much more interestingCheers

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 01:35:54 pm
content: I like the idea of keeping it as is - length, voice-over, etc. but simply change the board from time to time.

author: Nermash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 16, 2010, 06:44:10 pm
content: I also like the intro and credits at the end, it gives head and tail to the content, and it looks more serious and thought out video than just start and stop...That said, I wouldn't mind if you change it from time to time, or maybe make a few simillar intros that will reflect what the content will be, one for rant, one for review, another one for educational or diy projects, etc.