If you had your way in making training videos what would you like to see in them ? Still shots? Slow motion , less talking more working ? Id like to hear what you guys think works best.
I really like the text added in the video like size of fitting etc. Also fast forward on the time consuming process. And audio that is clear
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I think you do an excellent job Luke.
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You add your voice and any text after you shoot the video, right? I like that best because you can get it just right and say things just the way you want it.
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The videos that really help me understand, typically have close-ups, maybe some txt on the screen, but mostly very detailed talking instruction. I love when someone really explains details and points to things in closeup. I’d rather have a guy talk way too much that I can fast-forward through if it’s boring than not enough info.
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Anything where you break up the payments into “just 4 easy payments of $33.99”, and then if I act now you knock that down to just 3 easy payments. plus a free gift.
Seriously though, I think your How-To videos are already pretty darn fantastic.
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I do a lot of coaching in multie sports and each has the same philosophy.
Instruction should be visual, and verbal. Not everyone learns the same way, cover all methods to increase your message getting the target.
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How about first person or 3rd person
I think a little of both is helpful. For example, teaching poling techniques is super useful for me in third person as I can see the angle of the pole, how and when to twist (like when using the excelerator), and showing why it’s necessary to raise the pole all the way up to close out.
First person can really be beneficial for teaching fanning techniques that leave little to no detailing.
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iv always liked the way andy engstrom worded his various teaching vids www.freewindowcleaningtips.com
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I think the videos you made are super great! The next season we will have to train at least 2 new guys - I will use your videos.
So you have any practical advice when you teach a new person? What to think on?
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More cowbell.
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I’ve been dying for someone to do the techniques in slow motion so i can take in the nuances. I also really like super detailed explanation done verbally. I love in @TheWindowCleanse’s videos how the techniques are very broken down and even named. He explains what exactly is happening and why. And also, and this is so helpful, what happens if you don’t do it that way or do it differently.
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OK most people just want to get the information straight to the point and have no time for drawn out videos.
Cut the small talk.
Music is good for soft back ground noise while clearly explaining what’s happening.
Also have CC (closed captions) not everyone can understand English.
More people in the world will get the benefit from the videos.
Some people would prefer to read so to understand
When demonstrating how to use the tools only need to have one or two to point out how to do it.
Having two views at the same time of how you do it one close up another looking from a distance.
Keep it short and sweet. 1 to 4 minutes max.
Hope this might help.
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I particularly liked your French pane video, I had never thought to cut down an old squeegee for single pulls. Did a house with over 100 fp windows a few weeks ago, before I had watched that one.
Still kicking myself, it could have saved easily a couple of thousand moves.
Great videos, keep it up. Both third and first person help with perspective.
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i like a good verbal, a clear well centered shot, slow motion would be awesome. i don’t watch as many videos now as i used to. when i do i also want to get to the meat quickly
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Slow motion shots of your beard blowing in the breeze would be nice.
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Hey Luke: You and Reanna seem to be very popular on YouTube. That’s because lots of people like you guys. You’ve got the “it factor”. Just be Luke, your style seems to be working just fine. I think making videos for YouTube is like show biz. Do it your way and they will come … 
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This. Just do what you do and forget about hi production values. Unless you’re going to michael bay it up and have explosions every time you do a straight pull.
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On a side note: I unfollowed PolznBladz on YouTube because he isn’t PolznBladz any more. Not sure what happened but he stop talking in his videos. He was head and shoulders above everybody else on YouTube in my book. I love that guy, he’s a character for sure, but he changed his schtick and now he’s not PolznBladz anymore. 
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Everyone’s comments show me there’s no one size fits all when it comes to how we learn. I think the best approach is a variety of approaches. The added benefit - assuming this is for your channel - is that means more content ideas. Maybe you can have a “Quick n Dirty” playlist with the short, straightforward style teaching @HE_MAN and a few others seem to like, but also a “Deep Learning” playlist featuring slower, more thoroughly explained videos. The possibilities are endless and the more ways you teach the same things, the more people will benefit.
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