ATTN to all viewers

[Danni]

Attention watcher of videos.
Just wanted to say that more people should comment on videos. I don't know about other people, but when I make a video, I want to share my riding with them. When I see a video get 300 views but only 3 comments, it makes me feel that it wasn't worth it. This isn't TV people! The amount of work that goes into a watchable video and the money into a camcorder so a handful of people can watch is worth a few moments of your time commenting. No matter how small, like "so and so was awesome", but "this needs work" etc, really makes the trouble worth it, which in turn will lead to more videos.

Also, if the video is on youtube, please rate! The more ratings and comments, the higher the video will go up the video food chain where it will get even more views and give unicycling some needed publicity. Get into the habit of clicking the red stars when you're done, and a little word.

So next time you click on you video, please comment and rate!
I hope I don't seem dogmatic or piss off any people:) .

Happy riding and watching.

[oneisenough]

+1

i agree, its a lot of work to make a video, and that people should get feedback, but i also think it is quite annoying when people post a million times in their own video thread begging for comments. i am not saying anyone specific but they know who they are.

[Enoch]

100% agree.

I'm a slackard at responding myself. I'll try to do better.

Posting videos is a time consuming effort. Responding only takes a second.

Thanks to ALL who post videos. I enjoy them ALL.

[pedrotejada]

+1

[Emile.m]

Yeah I do feel like it wasn't worth it too. It ofently happens when I post my clip of the week:

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1033507#post1033507

[peleschramm]

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Thanks to ALL who post videos. I enjoy them ALL.
All of them?

I agree though, people should say stuff.

[Jkohse]

even if you dont like what you see, then let them know whats bad. Bad comments can be just as good as "NICE VID!".

if you hate the flashes in their video, then say something!!!

comment whether its good or whether its shit. A comment is a comment, and not everyone will have the same opinion.

[isaac steiner]

Yeah, people should do more comments and rating, because it can be quite a bit of effort making vids. Lately I have been having such a hard time making vids:(

[Jkohse]

pssst..(save your footage, make longer vids....)

[Linusk]

I know what you mean! My video (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66345) only got 2 replys, and I worked so hard with it! :confused: I think I'm gonna start commenting more..

[MuniAddict]

This actual thread is a perfect example; 132 views (as of this post) and only 10 replies. Less than 10%. :(

[oneisenough]

This actual thread is a perfect example; 132 views (as of this post) and only 10 replies. Less than 10%. :(
Good point Terry...but....i have checked in every time i see a new post to see what other people said, but that doesnt mean i have posted every time...i posted once bu still watched the convo w/o anymore input

[Emile.m]

pssst..(save your footage, make longer vids....)

That's why I'm starting to hate clip of the week....

[MuniAddict]

pssst..(save your footage, make longer vids....)It's not so much the "quantity" (length of a video) but the quality of a video that counts. Longer isn't always better...Yeah yeah, I know, that's what she said lol! :p

[MuniAddict]

Good point Terry...but....i have checked in every time i see a new post to see what other people said, but that doesnt mean i have posted every time...i posted once bu still watched the convo w/o anymore inputYeah true. I may watch the same video several times, but make only the one initial comment.

[Emile.m]

It's not so much the "quantity" (length of a video) but the quality of a video that counts. Longer isn't always better...Yeah yeah, I know, that's what she said lol! :p

But if you keep your footage, you'll have more quality footage then just fast footage if you know what I mean.

[MuniAddict]

But if you keep your footage, you'll have more quality footage then just fast footage if you know what I mean.Yeah, well, most of my videos are at least 3 minutes and not "quickies" so to speak. For me, I like to have a beginning, middle and end, with lots of variety, and try to make it as entertaining as I can, with bits of humor and fun stuff also. But everybody has their own style. :)

[Jkohse]

what im getting at terry is its more enjoyable to watch a longer video, with different moves and shots, then one video with the same trick played over, and over, and over, and over. Or even a video thats around 30 seconds long, too short.

If you want more comments and better feedback then i suggest making longer videos, taking your time and everything will come to you, you wont have to ask for comments.

Just my personal experience and what ive learned over the years here on unicyclist.com

[UniDudeDX]

if you hate the flashes in their video, then say something!!!


referring to me?

[Jkohse]

well i never said i hated them, but im not a fan. Its really distracting to whats going on. So please dont take it personally, its a general comment.

if you like them then put them in, because i dont speak for everyone.

[MuniAddict]

what im getting at terry is its more enjoyable to watch a longer video, with different moves and shots, then one video with the same trick played over, and over, and over, and over. Or even a video thats around 30 seconds long, too short.I agree with the above. I also assume that what you contiuned with below was aimed at the original poster.

If you want more comments and better feedback then i suggest making longer videos, taking your time and everything will come to you, you wont have to ask for comments.

Just my personal experience and what ive learned over the years here on unicyclist.com

[Jkohse]

at danni?

his videos are fine and i comment, because hes a sick rider and knows what hes doing.

[MuniAddict]

at danni?

his videos are fine and i comment, because hes a sick rider and knows what hes doing.Hey, relax! I was just asking. I don't know who you were referring to with your comment about "Begging" for viewers either. So I don't know what the heck you were implying, or trying to imply. I'm just suggesting that if you're going to make a negative comment like that, at least indicate specifically who you are talking about.

[Jkohse]

that makes no sense with what i just said, i never had any hatred toward anyone. But the initial starter on this thread was people not getting enough views or comments on there videos.

nothing against you or your videos terry, keep making them, i enjoy it. Im sure ive added my share of views to your "130,000"

as for this thread, start a little fire and it will get you more comments ;)

[MuniAddict]

that makes no sense with what i just said, i never had any hatred toward anyone. But the initial starter on this thread was people not getting enough views or comments on there videos.

nothing against you or your videos terry, keep making them, i enjoy it. Im sure ive added my share of views to your "130,000"

as for this thread, start a little fire and it will get you more comments ;)Ok I get ya. And thanks for the compliment too! :) And before I read your reply here I had edited my last post. But just to be clear, I never used the word hate, and nowhere did I say that you ever showed "hatred" towards anyone.

I just thought that your suggestion that it was "begging" for views, had a negative connotation. I agree that if you are going to watch someone's video-that they have spent time and effort to make and share with this forum-that we (collectively) should at least have the consideration to at least leave a comment.

I also see nothing wrong with adding "Please leave your comment" or something to that effect in a new video thread. I don't see that at all as "begging" for views, but more a friendly reminder; much like Danni suggested, lol!

[Jkohse]

im not sure if this even matters anymore...

the point terry and i are making is make comments, whether there good or bad.

[surfer1024]

This is a good idea. I'm one who is usually to lazy to post much if anything on videos. I'll say like 2 words or just not say anything at all.

[MuniAddict]

This is a good idea. I'm one who is usually to lazy to post much if anything on videos. I'll say like 2 words or just not say anything at all.Force yourself lol! It's just another nice way to show your support to fellow unicyclists.:D But like Justin said, good or bad or in between, *constructive* feedback is always appreciated, and in many cases gives the poster added incentive and inspiration to keep at it.

[Danni]

People fear the unknown. Death, darkness etc. When ten people are watching a video (you can see at the bottom of the thread who is viewing), but they all leave, it makes you wonder what they are thinking. Were they happy, amused, disgusted?

I don't know about others, but I make videos to A: Get comments and feedback from the community, B: see how much I have improved later, C: show my buddies what I'm up to. I regret not filming myself when I was a newbie.

[Enoch]

Yeah I do feel like it wasn't worth it too. It ofently happens when I post my clip of the week:

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1033507#post1033507

You guys post up some nice videos, but sometimes I get lost in scrolling thru the comments to see the current video.

Might be better with a individual thread and title for each new video. Just a Opinion...

[hugo]

@Danni, I think you are right. I will change my behavior and do the ratings and post comments.

I watched your videos and I think you are doing a great job, so I subscribed to your channel, and also rated your videos (12what34ever56). I am far away from your skill level but without people like you I would be less motivated to improve my skills. It is motivating.

[Emile.m]

You guys post up some nice videos, but sometimes I get lost in scrolling thru the comments to see the current video.

Might be better with a individual thread and title for each new video. Just a Opinion...

Yeah that's what I thought once... I may do that.

[Danni]

@Danni, I think you are right. I will change my behavior and do the ratings and post comments.

I watched your videos and I think you are doing a great job, so I subscribed to your channel, and also rated your videos (12what34ever56). I am far away from your skill level but without people like you I would be less motivated to improve my skills. It is motivating.

Thanks a bunch.
What I am trying to say is to do this to every video you watch. Comment and rate, and it would make a lot of people happier.

[hugo]

Might be better with a individual thread and title for each new video. Just a Opinion...
I disagree. The comment has to be directly connected to the video. People who only look around on YouTube won't find the comments in the forum, there would be a disconnect.

[joneo33]

First of all, I *greatly* appreciate everyone's efforts to make and post videos... I know they take lots of time and effort.
If you want feedback on how many people liked it, how about posting a poll, in addition to the link to the video, with specific rating questions? (It would be easier to quantify responses)
Of course comments would still get posted too.