[Video Tutorial] Free Return Trajectory

[NecroBones]

Hey all, there's probably a million of these out there already, but I made a tutorial on doing Free Return Trajectories. All feedback welcome.

One self-criticism: I need to get my brain to keep up better, so that I don't stumble for words here and there.

"Nutshell" short version:

Original, long version:

Edited May 19, 2014 by NecroBones

[HeadHunter67]

I'll check it out. Videos that cover these kind of topics are so great for helping players to understand the fundamentals that will contribute to greater enjoyment of the game.

[NecroBones]

Added the shorter, abbreviated version to the OP above.

[mellojoe]

One self-criticism: I need to get my brain to keep up better, so that I don't stumble for words here and there.

Actually, I find the best videos to be more organic. I found your short video to be a bit mechanic, but the longer video was very fine.

Your video wasn't full of "uhms" and whatnot (which is good), but when they are perfectly scripted and perfectly executed in the same pacing and same tone, they start to get boring and uninteresting. Think of a teacher in school who was monotone and never changed pace: you zoned out after a while. Be entertaining. Be fun. Smile while you talk, as that makes a big difference on the listener's end. Change volume, change pitch, change pace, and remember: if all I want is information, wikipedia exists. If I'm watching a video, its cause I want something more.

Good luck!

Video was great. Look forward to more.

Edited May 20, 2014 by mellojoe

[NecroBones]

Thanks, that's some good feedback too. I'm with you, I like the informal, but detailed tutorials. But it does seem easier to get people to watch when the length is short. So perhaps it really is best to do these in pairs, with the short video sending people to the longer one. Something to consider.

[HeadHunter67]

I think that's a pretty good idea. I don't have an issue with the narration - it's no different than any other educational video, documentary, or PR film from NASA, honestly. and you have a good speaking voice and clear diction. I don't know how many videos I've skipped over because the presenter had a voice that was simply annoying, or muttered, or had such a heavy accent that even the closed captions made no sense... Keep up the good work!

[NecroBones]

Thanks! That's what I'm striving for.