gho5tl3git@gmail.com 13 Posted January 2, 2014 ...?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzltv 2281 Posted January 2, 2014 I never watch a video that is 30 minutes long. Making 7 minute video's is a massive factor, in my book. I don't want to watch you running through a field if it has no bearing on the impact of the video. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristmasLunch 52 Posted January 2, 2014 This is a pretty open question, you do realize....Different people have different opinions as to what they enjoy to watch, so maybe specify an audience that you would like to please and we may be able to help you. As for what makes a BAD DayZ video:- Low recording framerate- Just walking around...- Bad gameplay (eg. trying to get kills with a bad aim, and being killed instead)- Quiet monotone speaking over the video- Having low blood level, causing everybody to watch a grey and white screen for half an hour. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korsbaek 1778 Posted January 2, 2014 This is a pretty open question, you do realize....Different people have different opinions as to what they enjoy to watch, so maybe specify an audience that you would like to please and we may be able to help you. As for what makes a BAD DayZ video:- Low recording framerate- Just walking around...- Bad gameplay (eg. trying to get kills with a bad aim, and being killed instead)- Quiet monotone speaking over the video- Having low blood level, causing everybody to watch a grey and white screen for half an hour. I agree on everything but the low blood level thing. It's a part of DayZ, and it makes it more tense for the viewer during a firefight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matiman 166 Posted January 2, 2014 According to me: - BE RESPECTFULL ! (don't call any newbie you meet a COD kid or whatever)- Not too long (20min max)- Having some action (please no trekking only for 20min, all survivor already know that too much), so cutting the boring part (trekking from point A to point B)- If a walktrought, more nice to see if multiplayer (at least, when there is no action, your discussion with mates can be interresting)- If a compilation of action scenes, add a good soundtrack ;)- have a good framerate and if possible good graphics settings (seeing low graphics remind me my own PC ^^) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovervlag 344 Posted January 2, 2014 - Edit your videos. I see too many unedited videos around. (when I finally finish my footage editing. I check what parts are useless, maybe I just like it but not the viewer.- If you speak a foreign langauge, use subtites.- Personally, I like a tiny story to happen. Not random squadfights. Just make clear why you are there and what the initial plan was when you get in a fight.- Feels in a video are always good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gho5tl3git@gmail.com 13 Posted January 2, 2014 I gave too many beans ... Anyways am doing most of the things you all mentioned ... I think I should get a better mic & better story ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albinorhino 174 Posted January 2, 2014 I just need a new headset. It's hard to make an interesting video when you're trying to record a fire fight and don't have a clue which direction the shots are coming from because one of your headset earphones blew out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gho5tl3git@gmail.com 13 Posted January 2, 2014 I just need a new headset. It's hard to make an interesting video when you're trying to record a fire fight and don't have a clue which direction the shots are coming from because one of your headset earphones blew out. I actually have a Corsair Vengeance 1500 ( 7.1 Surround Sound ) but I didn't install the drivers because it was causing some issues with games ... but I will ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albinorhino 174 Posted January 2, 2014 I actually have a Corsair Vengeance 1500 ( 7.1 Surround Sound ) but I didn't install the drivers because it was causing some issues with games ... but I will ! You miss my point :) While I'm trying to record all I can hear is the gunshot in my left ear. No direction as without the other speaker the surround sound on my Turtle Beach PX22's doesn't work. Yet when recording, my software still picks up and records in surround sound so anyone watching the video with surround sound can hear exactly where the shot is coming from. So in my videos if I'm being shot at and am frantically searching every nook and cranny like a deranged lunatic, the viewers will be scratching their heads going "Dude, he's on top of the fire station! Why are you going into Elektro store???" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gho5tl3git@gmail.com 13 Posted January 2, 2014 lol You miss my point :) While I'm trying to record all I can hear is the gunshot in my left ear. No direction as without the other speaker the surround sound on my Turtle Beach PX22's doesn't work. Yet when recording, my software still picks up and records in surround sound so anyone watching the video with surround sound can hear exactly where the shot is coming from. So in my videos if I'm being shot at and am frantically searching every nook and cranny like a deranged lunatic, the viewers will be scratching their heads going "Dude, he's on top of the fire station! Why are you going into Elektro store???"lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cakedotavi 28 Posted January 2, 2014 I never watch a video that is 30 minutes long. Making 7 minute video's is a massive factor, in my book. I don't want to watch you running through a field if it has no bearing on the impact of the video.Hey, I agree!Shameless plug: You should check out my youtube page! I have lots of concise content :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imperian_man 31 Posted January 2, 2014 Im not trying to promote anyone in here,but something like this: Is cool and exicting,also very cool when you yell in to the mic,like you are yelling in game... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DannyFilming 250 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) I don't like to shamelessly promote myself but I DO like to impart knowledge! So here it is. This is a video I just recently put out: I'm farely inactive on youtube and I checked, only 20 or so of my 488 subscribers clicked to view that video. Yet it's almost at 1000 views and has 10 comments and a bunch of likes and it's earned me 10 new subscribers in 2 days. How? Why? It's has a structured story, its scenarios are easy to understand, short and sweet and with as little boring content as possible. Some audio commentary has been added in post by me in order to create a story, like the beginning is a continuation from the first episode where I died and my goal in this episode is to find my friend who died with me. When I made this I had already recored the footage of me finding my friend again, we met at nwaf because we just happened to be close to each other that day and we played together again for a few hours. Knowing this, I sneak a line into this episode about me and my friend having a deal that if we ever got seperated we would meet up again at nwaf. Thus setting up the plot for the next episode! It's just small things like that that makes a difference. Try to make things interesting and fun and try to play with a goal in mind, that always makes for better videos. And always try to talk to people instead of being hostile, it makes for much more interesting gameplay. But never give them an inch either, always be on top when you talk to people, because it's no fun watching a video of you getting owned. A good mood is very important as well, laugh at situations you feel are frustrating or shitty, a sunny disposition goes a long way on youtube. Add music for your intros and outros if it fits your video, use copyrighted music if you're not worried about getting paid for your vids, personally I find it a lot more liberating not having to worry about licensing music. I just make these for fun and that's the way it should be for everyone, ESPECIALLY in the beginning. Make sure to have plenty of hdd space because a 10 hour gameplay session might only turn into a 10 minute video. But I guarantee you, those 10 minutes will be worth its weight in gold if you put in the effort to edit it together like this. Good luck man! Edited January 2, 2014 by DannyFilming 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
