what is the ideal youtube video length you like to see for an automotive review?

[Ctech-Review]

As YT content creator I am constanty trying to improve on my channel. I have recently been breaking up many of the comparison vidoes up into 2 videos as they are to long as one single. I am trying to see if I can even go shorter in length but some how keep the same level of technical details a lot of people have enjoyed on my channel. I am curious to get your feedback.

 

[Mpjhockey27]

@Ctech-Review I bet I've watched all your RHO videos and they've been great! Only minor thing if you are looking for improvement tips is the audio is inconsistent sometimes when talking. More when it is others with you that you can't hear them clearly. Maybe put a 2nd mic on them? I'm not a video creator so no experience there. The guy at Mark Dodge in the middle interview and the fan boy raptor both we're a little struggle with the audio from very low to high then back to your voice which was mainly clear and much louder.
You were asking advice so thought I'd throw that over to you. But dude awesome videos I subscribed right away and looking forward to more. Keep up the great work! My RHO is almost in production so these yt videos have to scratch the itch until I finally get mine!

 

[Mikey Swift]

As YT content creator I am constanty trying to improve on my channel. I have recently been breaking up many of the comparison vidoes up into 2 videos as they are to long as one single. I am trying to see if I can even go shorter in length but some how keep the same level of technical details a lot of people have enjoyed on my channel. I am curious to get your feedback.

Constructive criticism incoming.
Shorter videos please. I watch you're stuff... definitely get to the pertinent information quicker with less rambling. Also do some sweeping cinematic type stuff with video. Shooting more focused footage of the actual part or thing you are explaining, less standing in front of the camera staring into it...gives the videos a weird vibe with a face that close.

This is what you should shoot for. (IGM Auto Vid) You can do similar things, even with a phone camera.

 

[Steadi]

Constructive criticism incoming.
Shorter videos please. I watch you're stuff... definitely get to the pertinent information quicker with less rambling. Also do some sweeping cinematic type stuff with video. Shooting more focused footage of the actual part or thing you are explaining, less standing in front of the camera staring into it...gives the videos a weird vibe with a face that close.

This is what you should shoot for. (IGM Auto Vid) You can do similar things, even with a phone camera.

You really can’t get the same shots on a phone.
I worked in automotive journalism and I now work on major movies and TV shows in the camera department. It’s what I do for a living.

There are very specific tools and equipment needed to get those kinds of shots that are mostly cost prohibitive on the YouTube space. Especially auto journalism which, at the more notable magazines, operate on very tight margins in the video space.

@Ctech-Review if you want some pointers, shoot me a DM. I’m sure we know a fair amount of the same people. We can chat!

 

[kem12993]

Constructive criticism incoming.
Shorter videos please. I watch you're stuff... definitely get to the pertinent information quicker with less rambling. Also do some sweeping cinematic type stuff with video. Shooting more focused footage of the actual part or thing you are explaining, less standing in front of the camera staring into it...gives the videos a weird vibe with a face that close.

This is what you should shoot for. (IGM Auto Vid) You can do similar things, even with a phone camera.

He is on it. That video was well structured, entertaining, and had me hooked.

 

[Ctech-Review]

@Ctech-Review I bet I've watched all your RHO videos and they've been great! Only minor thing if you are looking for improvement tips is the audio is inconsistent sometimes when talking. More when it is others with you that you can't hear them clearly. Maybe put a 2nd mic on them? I'm not a video creator so no experience there. The guy at Mark Dodge in the middle interview and the fan boy raptor both we're a little struggle with the audio from very low to high then back to your voice which was mainly clear and much louder.
You were asking advice so thought I'd throw that over to you. But dude awesome videos I subscribed right away and looking forward to more. Keep up the great work! My RHO is almost in production so these yt videos have to scratch the itch until I finally get mine!

100% perfect feedback, I agree on that. I was having mic issues that day.

 

[Ctech-Review]

Constructive criticism incoming.
Shorter videos please. I watch you're stuff... definitely get to the pertinent information quicker with less rambling. Also do some sweeping cinematic type stuff with video. Shooting more focused footage of the actual part or thing you are explaining, less standing in front of the camera staring into it...gives the videos a weird vibe with a face that close.

This is what you should shoot for. (IGM Auto Vid) You can do similar things, even with a phone camera.

This is my Friend Brians channel, he does great work...we both came from the Raptor world. The dude has serious money in cameras and a full production team....This would be a goal at some point to get too. I will focus on getting to info quicker too.

 

[Ctech-Review]

He is on it. That video was well structured, entertaining, and had me hooked.

Brian has a background he did some media work back 20 years ago...he will do extremely well now he is in this space again!

 

[Ctech-Review]

You really can’t get the same shots on a phone.
I worked in automotive journalism and I now work on major movies and TV shows in the camera department. It’s what I do for a living.

There are very specific tools and equipment needed to get those kinds of shots that are mostly cost prohibitive on the YouTube space. Especially auto journalism which, at the more notable magazines, operate on very tight margins in the video space.

@Ctech-Review if you want some pointers, shoot me a DM. I’m sure we know a fair amount of the same people. We can chat!

Ya he is running some Red cameras and a few legit gimble setups...I have a smaller one but nothing like he has. I would love to chat with you! Trying to maximize my time to get the best outcome for everyone and my YT channel.

 

[cdy2179]

I have a home theater channel. 8 minutes of course gets you mid rolls but I do a lot of 3-5 minutes Q/A type videos as well. I have been toying with the idea of starting one just to go over my thoughts on the RHO and options i've added etc.

 

[Steadi]

Ya he is running some Red cameras and a few legit gimble setups...I have a smaller one but nothing like he has. I would love to chat with you! Trying to maximize my time to get the best outcome for everyone and my YT channel.

Anytime, feel free to reach out and we can chat! Enjoying the content, keep it up!

 

[Irongoats]

With my attention span 10-15 minutes and I still go forward every 5 seconds ha

 

[bslubbock]

10-15 minutes w/ playback speed at 1.5-2x

 

[MattH89]

5-10 is my sweet spot. But I can do longer videos IF they have really good chapter marks.

If you post something over ten minutes that's just one continuous blob on the timer block I'm 100% out.

 

[Mikey Swift]

This is my Friend Brians channel, he does great work...we both came from the Raptor world. The dude has serious money in cameras and a full production team....This would be a goal at some point to get too. I will focus on getting to info quicker too.

Either way, I do appreciate your content, information and insight into these vehicles.

 

[RHOfan]

10-15 mins at 1.5x speed, unless it’s Jason Cammisa…that guy is so damn knowledgeable & interesting, including his highly relevant technical overviews. He’s like Jay Leno, in that he knows so much & very, very personable/relatable.

I believe he was an automotive writer at one point. Active in the industry for many, many years.

BTW, I’m a fan of your videos. Unbiased. Relevant data. Good enthusiasm.

 

[RAM-Ranch-MT]

whatever length whistlin diesel vids are, do that. LOL