Retention editing is out of control

[@inkarlcerating]

THIS IS such a wakeup call for me too hahaha thank u for this Ben❤

[@b3naqua]

I love the pacing of your videos! You seem v authentic & honest, and they're a joy to watch 🤘🏼

[@delavalmilker]

You nailed it! I came here after listening to another video where the narrator talks so fast, it's like they're on coke or something. Some of these narrators deliver like an an auctioneer at an auction.

[@b3naqua]

Right? It’s so strange that it’s kinda become the norm on most platforms. I can’t rly watch stuff like that anymore, my brain does not compute lol

[@delavalmilker]

@@b3naqua It also gets to the point where it verges on "jabbering". Talking super fast used to be considered in poor form for a speaker. "Elocution: the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation." They used to teach this in schools back in the day....

[@b3naqua]

I wish they still taught elocution in school tbh. In the book Stolen Focus (the book I mentioned in the video), the author talks about how humans talk statistically way faster than ever because of the rapid speed of information thru technology. We move faster, talk faster, consume faster, etc - but the kicker is our brains haven’t evolved yet to correctly store and retain these high levels of information and virtual interaction our screens present. For example, we can speed read through a book, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we will actually be able to focus deeply or remember what we actually read. It’s a fascinating book, and it definitely put a lot of these topics into perspective.

[@MarineX]

Self depreciation is good in this video. I've done the quick talk in my videos before. But it's learned behavior to pace yourself. Your point is relevant in many aspects of life. New KZbinrs are similar to young recruits entering boot camp. We tell them to "stop singing" when they respond to commands. I don't know if it's focus in all scenarios.

[@b3naqua]

Interesting point! Thx for sharing your experience. And agreed - it's not just KZbin where clear, genuine communication is v important. It's a good challenge to learn to communicate effectively and authentically.

[@richjnev70]

Thank you this is cathartic for me. 🌲

[@b3naqua]

Glad it resonated w you 🙏🏼

[@joentell]

I like this idea. Been following since the Panasonic days. I've been trying more "natural" videos lately. I honestly think this DJI Pocket 3 makes it easier for me to do this. When I take the time to setup the A7S3, lighting, audio, etc. I feel like I have to be more "professional". 🎄

[@b3naqua]

Joe! I appreciate the comment and the support after all these years 🙏🏼 your channel has grown so huge!! Big congrats for that 👏🏼 You made an excellent point about the osmo pocket 3 - it’s interesting how smaller cameras (esp ones like the pocket which don’t even look like a camera lol) enable another type of personality/performance. Phones also have a very different affect for me in that way vs a big mirrorless camera rig like you said. I prefer watching more “natural” content these days tbh (like the more raw/unedited the better…kinda drained from watching so much commercial behavior in vids, including myself lol), and I’d be really curious to see what you create along those lines too!

[@joentell]

@@b3naqua I feel you! I've always wondered why my videos don't sound like me and I think you helped me figure it out. That's not how I actually talk! 😁 I have to remind myself that cadence is important. Silence also has meaning.

[@b3naqua]

@@joentell so true! It’s time to embrace some silence and cadence 👌🏼

[@FixItOnTheWay]

Great topic. Fast talking is a common trait among popular KZbinrs and popular people in general. It's a strategy and it's why TikTok is popular. A lot of information is thrown at you at high volume and it appears interesting because it's so noisy. Like an explosion. People are sedated by word explosions. Much like a casino sedates you with a sensory explosion. So that you keep pumping money into the slot machine. Fast talkers can make a five minute video that says nothing but seems like it could mean something. Therefore people will watch to the end, then watch another one. If you talk slow for five minutes and say nothing, people will stop watching before the end of the video and not watch another. If you talk fast, you can BS your way through anything. This is what most comedians and pick up artists do. The noise is the entertainment. If you talk slow, you have to actually be smart and thoughtful. That's a lot of work. No one wants to work...regardless if they are talking or listening. Mr Beast knows that it's much easier to get 100 million views with a video that is a high volume sensory explosion, than it is with a video that Werner Herzog would make. Werner Herzog has a thoughtful style of talking and shooting that is extremely hard to duplicate. Mr Beast is easy to duplicate. Just crank the volume and throw mud at a wall...and wait to see what happens next. If you want to talk slow on KZbin, it may help to script the video. Then add very static camera work as well. Lock the camera down. Dress more formal. Stop fidgeting. Set the tone. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 🎄

[@b3naqua]

Excellent points! I feel like some type of middle ground and compromise between the 2 communication styles would be the sweet spot. I’ve been favoring slower/more relaxed/informal videos lately, and quickly clicking away from hyperspeed/crazy editing/overproduced ones. Like I’d much rather watch someone with 23 subs talking authentically to a camera with zero editing and b-roll, then a Mr Beast kinda situation. I get why he’s so popular but his editing style and voice drive me nuts lol

[@teabreakbeats]

I watch KZbin on 2x speed because it’s not fast enough!

[@b3naqua]

lol how does that not fry your brain tho, real question

[@teabreakbeats]

@@b3naqua you get used to it, especially some channels that intentionally go slow to get 10min vids for mid-roll ads! i've even got a chrome extension called video speed controller that lets me go beyond 2x speed!

[@wilfridorodriguez-delgadoj8046]

I watched this in x2 speed 🥴

[@b3naqua]

Lmao fair tho

[@Chrisb8s]

When I was younger the attention span was 15 minutes because that’s how long it was between commercials on tv. Now it’s about 3 seconds. I tend to watch slower shows. Walking channels chill. I can tell when some I went to the schools of Casey and have the camera on the ground or in a microwave

[@b3naqua]

Ooof yeah it’s interesting to think about how rapidly modern attention spans can drift as a direct result of the conditioning from the various media we ingest. I’m finding it much more engaging to watch long form videos. Short form stuff drives me nuts now lol

[@Chrisb8s]

@@b3naquayes. I was a corporate trainer for awhile and it’s hard to keep people’s attention for an entire day let alone an hour. Constant engagement and checking for understanding It may seem impossible to do in a remote setting. I have virtual meetings now and I make it mandatory that the cameras are in and I stop and ask questions often. If I did some sort of presentation, they would checkout mentally and even start doing something else

[@PavelLupu]

I totally agree with everything you said, but I couldn't focus for more then, let me check 2 minutes. I came to youtube to listen to some music, and saw you and now I'm watching this, can I just go now?

[@b3naqua]

exactly lol 😂 but I appreciate you watching for those 2 minutes! That's longer than a huge majority watch anything so 👏🏼

[@gorgly123]

I watch most youtube videos at 1.5 speed. For fast talkers I need to slow down to 1.25 speed.

[@b3naqua]

Whoa that’s fast af lol can you retain the info from the vids ok at those speeds? I feel like I miss a lot of stuff when I try to pay attention to super fast talking

[@gorgly123]

@@b3naqua I subscribe to 167 channels. If I don't go fast there isn't enough time in the day to watch everything.

[@TheMasterzu77]

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[@philipgilligan_art]

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[@billwdwc]

Not just talk quick . Why have they all got to start EVERY Video with that cringe " Hey Guys" and SHOUT every sentence at me . Also let's be the happiest person in the world otherwise I will never be Mr Beast. ( god forbid)😀

[@b3naqua]

lol truth! I’ve definitely cut my intro length down a ton in my vids. No one needs to hear a bunch of unnecessary blabber at the beginning….tho this video is def a different direction/pacing lol

[@VictoriaMorganawesometori]

I hate being yelled at, I click off videos as soon as they're yelling. But given those videos are the ones that do well, I'm in the minority

[@phonzzfortheworld]

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[@b3naqua]

comment if you clicked away within the 1st 0.00000005 seconds lmao