YouTube Videos - Long or Short?

General
1

I’m working on a new video to upload to my YouTube channel. I’m trying to decide which way to go with it. When looking at crochet videos on YouTube, do you prefer…

  1. A long video that covers every step of a project from start to finish, even if it’s 30 minutes to over one hour long.

  2. A playlist of shorter videos, dividing the project into segments, with each segment being no longer than 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Other. Please explain.

2

I don’t watch YouTube very often, only for technical advice. I prefer the shorter videos for information I’m looking for.

I followed a project for a Tunisian Entrelac once. I was grateful she broke it into shorter segments.

3

I prefer shorter videos, even if it is in multiple parts. I get distracted easily, and shorter videos …

Oh look - a squirrel!

4

If it’s an instructional video I prefer shorter and to the point.

5

Thanks to everyone for all your input. So, it’s obvious the shorter videos (in a series/playlist) are preferred. How, then, would you feel about a long video that had details in the description box that listed the time stamps and topics to be found there?

For example…
01:15 Round 1
02:25 Round 2
03:55 Round 3
08:41 Border Round 1
09:27 Border Round 2
etc.

6

Oh! That’s a great idea!

7

Yes, that would work for me. Videos would be great if they were time stamped with techniques too.

8

So noted. I’m working on that now. Thanks so much for your helpful feedback.

9

OK, folks. Here’s my freshly published video with the timestamps in the description. Let me know what you think. https://youtu.be/IOdD0gOwSjw

10

Looks good! I’m going to remember this when I want to try this technique again!

11

Thank you for your encouraging words.

12

Lol :joy: You’re too funny!

13

Very nice tutorial! Time stamps are great!! :+1: