[videoblogging] Re: Jakob Nielson On Talking-Head Videos
It feels good to get validation from one of the most well-respected Web analysts. This seems to be a reoccuring argument here on the boards and finally someone gives their expert opinion... The eyetracking data clearly show that a talking head is boring, even for 24 seconds. On the Web, 24 seconds is a long time -- too long for users to keep their attention on something monotonous. Lesson to be learned: If you're not showing something visually interesting, make a podcast instead. Personally, I'd much rather watch a video of someone doing something rather than just watch them talk. What does this say about news shows like Rocketboom or Mobuzz? Sure the hosts are attractive at first, but each episode feels like the same thing and their attractiveness wears off. I usually play the video in the background and listen while multi-tasking on something else. Matter of fact, I can't remember the last time I was entertained by these talking heads. Of course, if these hosts were not semi-pretty then I wouldn't play the video at all. Just trying to be honest. Sometimes the truth hurts. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Not really suppose to be doing this - finishing up on my class presentation (down to my last three paragraphs) but I came across an interesting page on http://www.useit.com/alertbox/video.html Jakob Nielson is well known in the web design community. He did an study on where viewers eyes travel on computers screen watching video. He questions if broadcast video ported to the web is a good idea. I'll let you read the article for yourself but I think he makes excellent points. Many of them in our favor. Later, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- 1.2 million kids a year are victims of human trafficking. Stop slavery. http://us.click.yahoo.com/WpTY2A/izNLAA/yQLSAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Jakob Nielson On Talking-Head Videos
This article / research brings up an interesting question: what IS interesting to the eye from the POV of a 320 x 240 pixel rectangle? The answer is in development. Jan -- It isn't done alone. Pay more. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roadnode101/ - education http://fauxpress.blogspot.com - motion http://blog.urbanartadventures.com - sound http://vlogpresskit.blogspot.com - media http://the-hold.blogspot.com - literature . On Dec 5, 2005, at 12:29 PM, mancheesemo wrote: It feels good to get validation from one of the most well-respected Web analysts. This seems to be a reoccuring argument here on the boards and finally someone gives their expert opinion... The eyetracking data clearly show that a talking head is boring, even for 24 seconds. On the Web, 24 seconds is a long time -- too long for users to keep their attention on something monotonous. Lesson to be learned: If you're not showing something visually interesting, make a podcast instead. Personally, I'd much rather watch a video of someone doing something rather than just watch them talk. What does this say about news shows like Rocketboom or Mobuzz? Sure the hosts are attractive at first, but each episode feels like the same thing and their attractiveness wears off. I usually play the video in the background and listen while multi-tasking on something else. Matter of fact, I can't remember the last time I was entertained by these talking heads. Of course, if these hosts were not semi-pretty then I wouldn't play the video at all. Just trying to be honest. Sometimes the truth hurts. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, Gena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Not really suppose to be doing this - finishing up on my class presentation (down to my last three paragraphs) but I came across an interesting page on http://www.useit.com/alertbox/video.html Jakob Nielson is well known in the web design community. He did an study on where viewers eyes travel on computers screen watching video. He questions if broadcast video ported to the web is a good idea. I'll let you read the article for yourself but I think he makes excellent points. Many of them in our favor. Later, Gena http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [videoblogging] Re: Jakob Nielson On Talking-Head Videos
On Mon, 05 Dec 2005 18:29:13 +0100, mancheesemo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does this say about news shows like Rocketboom or Mobuzz? Sure the hosts are attractive at first, but each episode feels like the same thing and their attractiveness wears off. Disclaimer: I'm not a subscriber to either, but I do watch an episode of each every now and again. In my experience Rocketboom is pretty good at creating variety. Cut-aways, external reporters, Amanda in a different settings all keep Rocketboom interesting visually. Mobuzz on the other hand uses a green screen with an insert relating to the story - much more stale. - Andreas -- URL:http://www.solitude.dk/ Commentary on media, communication, culture and technology. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Most low income households are not online. Help bridge the digital divide today! http://us.click.yahoo.com/I258zB/QnQLAA/TtwFAA/lBLqlB/TM ~- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
