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Hello folks,

Here's a wrinkle: this Patreon pitched the release of videos at 10-15 minutes in length, and the script I'm working on now is shaping up to be something like half an hour. I have a personal rule that says "don't go over 20 minutes unless it's warranted," which is why I've only gone over 20 minutes one time. I could trim this script down, but I kind of really like it? But long videos also take longer to make.

So, two questions:

a) how do we feel about this?

b) would you flay me if I counted it as two videos?

Comments

Hank

I find an extra long video acceptable.

vvvynonna

I'm okay with one extra large equaling 2 so long as its quality content

dro

I love longer videos if the length is needed for the ideas. If you split it into 2 videos does that mean waiting till next month to have the full concept of the video being explored? Cause having to wait a long time in between two videos that are meant to be a same topic would be painful

Jules Chatelain

Artistically ... the material tells you what length it wants to be, and I always respect that. I would have no problem with counting it as two videos.

Cameron Petti

Yeah, I trust your judgment. If it wants to be a half hour, I say go for it.

Alex Hambrock

Nah. Make it. Count it as whatever you need to

AV

as a person who spent a great deal of time trying to get a video down to under 20 minutes and then gave up, I say go for it. I've never known you to waste my time.

gomollusk

A). I'm really looking forward to it.

Eduardo Lavaque

I like longer vids. If you think it needs to be longer to get across better, go ahead.

Malcolm

Yeah, that sounds good for me

Aaron

Don't care even a little. Do what makes you happy. 😊

Kevin McSharry

Since its not a per video pledge anymore I don't really care about video length and I'd actually be excited to see different kinds of of videos that run the gamut of lengths. Shorter 2-6 min videos would be cool too here and there if you've got something interesting that wouldn't stretch to fill a regular vid, even if they were less polished. Whatever the material dictates. You do what feels right to you.

Jason Parker

a) Sounds great. Looking forward to seeing something deep. b) Not at all. Go for it.

deconst

I have confidence in your art; you'll make a good video whether its 3 minutes or 3 hours. I also don't have unreasonable expectations of output: I know that making good videos has a time cost for every minute of video. Each video does not take a set amount of time to create, but I do expect a reasonable amount of time making video content every month. Even if it takes 2 months to make a really long video, that's fine.

Stuart Gorman

a) seems fine. I watch 30+ min videos semi-frequently so it's not a big deal to me. It just means I probably won't watch it right when it comes out as I'll have to find the time, but I usually do so within a week. b) I honestly don't count how many videos you release or how regular they are - I just watch them when they show up - so I won't notice if you count it as two videos or not.

Alex Bradley

a. .The more important thing is that your work is something you're proud of; if there's no reason to split this piece in two, don't :) b. unless we get charged per video, I don't know why this matters at all :)

Zachary Clemente

I would 100% watch a 20+ minute video from you.

MrFlaco

I have no problem with this idea. Long form criticism is always a joy to sit down and watch, and if a single video is best at keeping it cohesive then so be it. Best of luck.

Deran Wong

If the flow of a 20+ minute video is better than splitting the video in 2, do it! Unless an intermission really feels right.

Evan

I trust your judgement.

Valentyn

Hey, if you think it will work better this way, then yeah, definitely do it!

Robert Griffith

Now you have me curious as to what awesomeness you have in store for us that needs a half hour of breathing space. Looking forward to it!

Annalisa König

Sounds absolutely reasonable, in both regards.

Mark Nocent

You have the agency, O creator!

A Person

Very reasonable. Set it up how you feel is best.

Jewthulhu

I'm late to the party what with being away from my computer for a while, but I'm down with a long video, and with it counting as two.