Comments on: The Big VideoBlog Experiment http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-big-videoblog-experiment Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:32:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1060 John Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:19:57 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1060 Awesome, thanks Chris! :) This is basically the response I was hoping for Awesome, thanks Chris! :)
This is basically the response I was hoping for

]]> By: chris http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1058 chris Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:35:33 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1058 i agree with a lot of the comments above, but i'll throw in my vote, too, for number 2. version 3 made me want to close the screen. all it needed was a flashy intro, some nu-metal on the soundtrack, and blinking titles and i would be rushing to the bathroom to vomit. i agree with a lot of the comments above, but i’ll throw in my vote, too, for number 2. version 3 made me want to close the screen. all it needed was a flashy intro, some nu-metal on the soundtrack, and blinking titles and i would be rushing to the bathroom to vomit.

]]> By: Samer Ziadeh http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1055 Samer Ziadeh Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:14:25 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1055 I like version 2 the best, you're looking straight at the camera and it feels the most stable to watch. version 1 you're distant, and you're looking over your glasses a lot >.< version 3 == titanic :p I like version 2 the best, you’re looking straight at the camera and it feels the most stable to watch.

version 1 you’re distant, and you’re looking over your glasses a lot >.<

version 3 == titanic :p

]]> By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1054 John Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:03:04 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1054 Thanks Brian, that's exactly the sort of thing I wanted to hear :) Thanks Brian, that’s exactly the sort of thing I wanted to hear :)

]]> By: Bryan Beaudreault http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1052 Bryan Beaudreault Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:47:23 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1052 Interesting experiment, John. I got Version 1, and I wasn't crazy about it. You didn't seem very confident, and the presentation was a bit boring. After watching and submitting my vote on the poll, I found Versions 2 and 3. I definitely enjoyed Version 2 the best, but I think the "ideal" presentation format would be a mix between 2 and 3. I liked how in 3 you did a lot of "eye contact" (if it could be called that), but I am not crazy about the "in your face" feel of it. In version 2 you seemed much more confident and professional than Version 1, but still didn't get enough of the personal feel that seemed to show up in Version 3. I look forward to seeing the results, and as I said earlier I think my personal opinion of the best presentation would be a mix between 2 and 3 :) Interesting experiment, John. I got Version 1, and I wasn’t crazy about it. You didn’t seem very confident, and the presentation was a bit boring. After watching and submitting my vote on the poll, I found Versions 2 and 3. I definitely enjoyed Version 2 the best, but I think the “ideal” presentation format would be a mix between 2 and 3. I liked how in 3 you did a lot of “eye contact” (if it could be called that), but I am not crazy about the “in your face” feel of it. In version 2 you seemed much more confident and professional than Version 1, but still didn’t get enough of the personal feel that seemed to show up in Version 3.

I look forward to seeing the results, and as I said earlier I think my personal opinion of the best presentation would be a mix between 2 and 3 :)

]]> By: Karl Bowers http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Karl Bowers Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:48:13 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1034 Good stuff :-) Good stuff :-)

]]> By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 John Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:15:26 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1029 I'll post all 3 versions and the survey results in the next post :) I’ll post all 3 versions and the survey results in the next post :)

]]> By: Karl Bowers http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 Karl Bowers Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:25:01 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1028 Good idea trying several video technqiues :-) To be honest I quite liked the "rawness" of version #3, but the sunlight seemed to be a bit of an issue because of the movement etc. I think picking IE6 as an example topic was probably a bit of over powerful one, as it tends to get people excited! lol :-) Is there any way of viewing versions #1 and #2? Good idea trying several video technqiues :-)

To be honest I quite liked the “rawness” of version #3, but the sunlight seemed to be a bit of an issue because of the movement etc.

I think picking IE6 as an example topic was probably a bit of over powerful one, as it tends to get people excited! lol :-)

Is there any way of viewing versions #1 and #2?

]]> By: Jack F http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Jack F Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:19:56 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1027 Hey John, if you didn't use your iSight, can you recommend a webcam that is good? My Mac was the last type made before iSight :(. Hey John, if you didn’t use your iSight, can you recommend a webcam that is good? My Mac was the last type made before iSight :(.

]]> By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 John Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:02:33 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1025 Hi Toby :) A couple of people have mentioned that! His name is Colin, and he enjoys it when I play Pendulum really loud! Hi Toby :) A couple of people have mentioned that! His name is Colin, and he enjoys it when I play Pendulum really loud!

]]> By: Jenny http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1024 Jenny Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:43:25 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1024 win =) win =)

]]> By: Toby Gundry http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1023 Toby Gundry Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:36:03 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1023 Well put, I'm sick of hearing "but how does it look in ie6?" as though it's an absolute prerequisite to going live with a site. That being said, almost every time I walk into a client's office to demonstrate a new site, they're running ie6, so I usually end up designing for it. Spent most of the video laughing at the fact that you've balanced a fish tank complete with goldfish on top of a speaker though! Well put, I’m sick of hearing “but how does it look in ie6?” as though it’s an absolute prerequisite to going live with a site. That being said, almost every time I walk into a client’s office to demonstrate a new site, they’re running ie6, so I usually end up designing for it.

Spent most of the video laughing at the fact that you’ve balanced a fish tank complete with goldfish on top of a speaker though!

]]> By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1022 John Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:14:32 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1022 Hi Karl - I'm going to need to clarify the main post a little I think, as lots of people are making similar comments :) The point of the video blog was not the content - but the style of presentation - I've recorded 3 differently presented videos of the exact same content, and google website optimiser is serving a different video/survey to everyone who visits. So the idea is to test the viewer response to different presentational styles. From your comment, I can tell that you watched V3 - V1 and V2 both use a built-in iSight cam on my iMac :) Hi Karl – I’m going to need to clarify the main post a little I think, as lots of people are making similar comments :)

The point of the video blog was not the content – but the style of presentation – I’ve recorded 3 differently presented videos of the exact same content, and google website optimiser is serving a different video/survey to everyone who visits. So the idea is to test the viewer response to different presentational styles. From your comment, I can tell that you watched V3 – V1 and V2 both use a built-in iSight cam on my iMac :)

]]> By: Karl Bowers http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1020 Karl Bowers Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:51:06 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1020 Hi John, I enjoyed watching your debut video, and I thought you came across really well (although you did seem nervous at the start! :-)). The IE6 topic was a really good one, and I totally agree on the argument being based on user statistics etc. I've also filled in the questionnaire to help with your survey results etc. Question: You appear to be holding a separate plugged in cam. Does your iMac or MacBookPro not have a built in one? Hi John,

I enjoyed watching your debut video, and I thought you came across really well (although you did seem nervous at the start! :-)). The IE6 topic was a really good one, and I totally agree on the argument being based on user statistics etc.

I’ve also filled in the questionnaire to help with your survey results etc.

Question: You appear to be holding a separate plugged in cam. Does your iMac or MacBookPro not have a built in one?

]]> By: Jason http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1019 Jason Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:49:52 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1019 Hey John, I thought it was good. The speed wasn't bad, the delivery was good, it was clear and concise. I completely agree with you. The only real issue is the moving camera which was a little off putting. I personally prefer written posts, however the odd video post every now and again shakes things up a little and keeps things interesting. Hey John,

I thought it was good. The speed wasn’t bad, the delivery was good, it was clear and concise. I completely agree with you.

The only real issue is the moving camera which was a little off putting.

I personally prefer written posts, however the odd video post every now and again shakes things up a little and keeps things interesting.

]]> By: Karinne http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1016 Karinne Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:58:52 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1016 I really enjoy vblogs. It's interesting to (finally) here some of you guys and gals that I follow everyday! But man you guys over the pond talk fast! LOL! I really enjoy vblogs. It’s interesting to (finally) here some of you guys and gals that I follow everyday!

But man you guys over the pond talk fast! LOL!

]]> By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1015 John Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:53:37 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1015 Thanks Ryan - I think I know which video you saw, as I only fidget in 1 out of the 3 :) Thanks Ryan – I think I know which video you saw, as I only fidget in 1 out of the 3 :)

]]> By: gareth http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1014 gareth Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:44:54 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1014 Very good point the only time when that 5% of ie6 users have to be catered for is when that's your client. Very good point the only time when that 5% of ie6 users have to be catered for is when that’s your client.

]]> By: Japh http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1013 Japh Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:38:17 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1013 Nicely done! I thoroughly enjoyed going through after doing the survey and watching the remaining two videos to see the difference. Cool experiment :) Nicely done! I thoroughly enjoyed going through after doing the survey and watching the remaining two videos to see the difference.

Cool experiment :)

]]> By: Ryan Roberts http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1012 Ryan Roberts Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:24:32 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1012 Good start :) One comment - though I'm sure this will become less apparent the more videos you produce and the more relaxed you become - you moved about and fiddled quite bit. My suggestion would be to try and sit still (but relaxed) and possibly focus in on your face more so there's less distraction. Other than that all is good. Good start :)

One comment – though I’m sure this will become less apparent the more videos you produce and the more relaxed you become – you moved about and fiddled quite bit. My suggestion would be to try and sit still (but relaxed) and possibly focus in on your face more so there’s less distraction.

Other than that all is good.

]]> By: Samer Ziadeh http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Samer Ziadeh Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:21:47 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1011 lol I know what you mean, so many insults fly on youtube, but you'll get the hang of it eventually, you have to start somewhere :p lol I know what you mean, so many insults fly on youtube, but you’ll get the hang of it eventually, you have to start somewhere :p

]]> By: John http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1010 John Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:18:29 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1010 Thanks guys - and I know comments are disabled on the youtube video! YouTube users genuinely frighten the £$%@ out of me! Thanks guys – and I know comments are disabled on the youtube video! YouTube users genuinely frighten the £$%@ out of me!

]]> By: Nik http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Nik Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:13:48 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1009 Well said! there are cases for keeping support and dropping it, my sites are usually simple static brochure sites, so a simple display inline corrects practically everything, but for others the situation is far more difficult. Personal choice based on visitor information should rule your decision, not trend Well said! there are cases for keeping support and dropping it, my sites are usually simple static brochure sites, so a simple display inline corrects practically everything, but for others the situation is far more difficult. Personal choice based on visitor information should rule your decision, not trend

]]> By: Samer Ziadeh http://john.onolan.org/the-big-videoblog-experiment/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Samer Ziadeh Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:13:05 +0000 http://john.onolan.org/?p=548#comment-1008 Very nice point, lol I was asking myself "why didn't I think of that". It's a great point to look at the statistics instead of just complaining like a baby :) btw comments are disabled on your youtube video Very nice point, lol I was asking myself “why didn’t I think of that”. It’s a great point to look at the statistics instead of just complaining like a baby :)

btw comments are disabled on your youtube video

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