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Post by althalusredeemed on Mar 9, 2013 9:27:13 GMT -5
I really like the format at the moment, but if you have more people wanting shorter vids later, you can have links to various times in the description (just type a time and a label, e.g. 1:23 - I prepare the water pool). It's quick and easy, and the sorts of people who have 20-second attention spans can click on all the numbers.
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chris
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Post by chris on Mar 24, 2013 17:11:17 GMT -5
I say keep all of it as is. You explain what you're making and what you intend to use it for. You usually explain a couple of different ways the project can be used, and then you move on to making the project and explaining what you're doing.
If my mind wanders at all, it's usually in the direction of "Hey, I could use the basics of this to make "thing x" too. Awesome!"
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Post by zellybrown on May 14, 2013 23:31:50 GMT -5
That guy should watch your vid on how to build a jail tile in 30 sec... lol Ive watched that vid 30 times (all parts) as well as your other vids, just keep doing what ur doing your stuff is amazing..
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AJ
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Post by AJ on May 15, 2013 1:19:29 GMT -5
Yeah, like Chris, as I watch and listen to your vids, my mind is going over things I could do, so the time you take is very natural feeling to me, I have friends come by and see what I do, they appreciate me taking the time to explain how I do things and my thoughts on the process, and if they come away with the feeling that, taken in little steps, things they thought were impossible for them to do are not so daunting really.. I consider that a huge win. Sure, they may do things completely differently to the way I would, they may embark on a knitting or scrap book project which has nothing to do with what I was talking about... but if they come away inspired and encouraged, that is all I could ask for. I may do things differently than DMScotty, but he inspires me to try new things, to use whatever I have at hand, to turn simple techniques into impressive results.
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justsix
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Post by justsix on May 15, 2013 7:56:06 GMT -5
I've been combing the dungeons of YouTube lately for info on various terrain making techniques (which is how I came across your excellent vids), and believe me, you are far from long-winded! I think your vids are well edited, and just long enough to feel like they've got some meat on their bones.
I can't tell you how many 2 minute vids I've come across that are just "look at what I made!" That's great and all, but I would like to know HOW. So I definitely think your vids are some of the most informative, while still having a personal touch...
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Post by dm1scotty on May 15, 2013 8:33:32 GMT -5
Thanks for all the feedback.
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kyral
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Post by kyral on Jun 3, 2013 4:25:25 GMT -5
Not sure if I am late posting this or not, but I have enjoyed all the vids so far. I have started working on a lot of the stuff you have made in the vids and adding a few little tweeks of my own. I like the vids as they are since I sometimes rewatch them and work as I watch.
I say keep it like it as, more people seem to like the style you use..
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dmkade
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Post by dmkade on Jun 3, 2013 9:42:14 GMT -5
Keep doing what you are doing. It is obviously working, and every day you get more people discovering your channel. I discovered your tutorials a few months ago, and recently sat down over a week and watched all of them. Just like anything in life you get better as you practice. I have seen a great improvement from your first videos to the most recent. That said, I still enjoy all of your videos. My one complaint is that you do not have twice as many tutorials to watch. The length of them is fine. Could you boil an episode of mash or cheers or any show down to five minutes? Yes, but people are not tuning in to get a quick synopsis of the on again off again nature of Sam and Diane. You provide a bit of escape into a world of simple crafting for the fun of creating. I think that is the biggest appeal to your videos. The lessons on how to make the specific terrain is just a bonus.
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Post by icewind1462 on Jun 14, 2013 10:44:09 GMT -5
Personally I don't know what the naysayer is talking about. I think your vids are excellent just the way they are. I actually will watch your vids over and over, (I like to have them playing in the background while I'm working on my tiles and such) just because it helps me keep a flow going. I feel the way you present your vids, and walk us through the steps the way you do makes it feel unrehearsed, and genuine. That in turn makes it more welcoming, more like a friend who is offering some tips rather than a lecture that is giving the how to only. You offer Ideas! not just steps. I say the heck with naysayers, they don't know what they are missing when they skip over stuff. Keep at it Scotty and don't worry about those naysayers. you Rock!
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thedmg
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Post by thedmg on Jun 15, 2013 9:35:00 GMT -5
I deal with people creating all kinds of content all the time. The single thing that is lacking in all of it is a sense of heart and inspiration which your work contains. You care about the work and are truly passionate about what you do. Adapting yourself to suit technical requirements runs the risk of losing or eroding the very foundation of your work. In any creation there is always room for improvement. Only accept constructive criticism that shows how real improvements can be made without reducing the core essence of your creation. Everything else is just noise. As I am sure you are aware I greatly admire your work. Keep it up!
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Jun 15, 2013 11:54:55 GMT -5
The single thing that is lacking in all of it is a sense of heart and inspiration which your work contains. You care about the work and are truly passionate about what you do. Adapting yourself to suit technical requirements runs the risk of losing or eroding the very foundation of your work. In any creation there is always room for improvement. As I am sure you are aware I greatly admire your work. Keep it up! Well said - I started watching for the techniques. I keep watching because you seem to have a real love for the game and what you are doing.
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Post by xlegionx on Jun 15, 2013 17:56:49 GMT -5
Your videos are fine as they are. Im new at this and Ive been paying very close attention to every second of your vid including how to paint on it with my brush so Id prefer you not make any changes. And in response to that guys comment: Sounds like a bloody troll to me. 30 seconds is ridiculous by anyones standards. Giving out as much info as possible to me is key to these kind of vids especially to newbs like me. However if your looking to improve your videos... I would like to see a recipe list at the beginning so that I can gather the mats needed for the task ahead rather than watching thru the vid to see what I need. Thanks Scotty!
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Post by stefdugas on Jun 19, 2013 19:51:36 GMT -5
Here is a comment I received on YouTube: Great one again, but I wish the videos were more concise. You could edit this into a 30 second clip since the idea is so simple. I ended up skipping through most of the video. Maybe combine tiny props into one video? Scotty, do not change the way you do your video, I like the way you describe each steps of your projects. Thanks again for sharing with us. With internet, you share your ideas even in Canada (Quebec). French people watch your videos I am lucky, I am bilingual. If you go to fast, people may not follow you properly (hahaha). Regards, Stéphane
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Post by agsupernaturalfe on Aug 26, 2013 12:22:08 GMT -5
You can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. Honestly I'd like longer videos hehe ... that probably stems from the time I subscribed you already had more than a few videos & I kept watching & watching 'til I watched them all & I've been hooked ever since. Keep them coming the same way as always: at your own pace (just don't make us wait for new videos too long hehe .... ;p)
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Post by markd1733 on Aug 28, 2013 21:57:16 GMT -5
All good DM Scotty. You skip known or superfluous steps and stick to the main topic.
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Post by goblinerd on Sept 10, 2013 22:11:47 GMT -5
Hey there, I'm new to the forum, and the crafting hobby as well. From a noob's point of view, I have to say that I disagree with whoever sent you that message. Like Wyrmfoe put it: " I'd rather have more information than less." I agree fully, I never considered crafting my own sceneries and tiles for my D&D games before I saw your Vids. You've really given me the help and confidence boost I need to get started. Haven't finished planning out my first projects, but as soon as I've finished one, I'll share the result
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septimuss
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Post by septimuss on Sept 16, 2013 9:17:03 GMT -5
I much prefer to see the whole process involved, all the little extra bits in your videos, the little hints and tips you give really do make a big difference to the whole learning process. Keep up the fantastic work
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Post by Joe on Oct 28, 2013 8:33:25 GMT -5
Love it, love it, love it. My personal opinion—I actually want to see MORE of the steps involved, and am always sad when they are left out. Perhaps I feel I am vicariously creating along with you when I see your process—not just the finished product. My professional video/marketing opinion—that there are SOME spots that could convey the same information, but faster—like the fire-step text, which could be over the video, rather than its own segment, and the opening animations could have audio (and/or video) of the intro over it. Intros and outros might go a bit quicker, maybe by saying less "uhm" and "ah" but, hey—as someone else said, you're a natural on camera, and I wouldn't want you to lose that. All this is in the context of being a die-hard fan, of course. Love it, love it, love it.
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