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Video or report?!

by kevinfar
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Hi warriors,

recently I've been thinking about this quesiton a lot. Do people really prefer videos or are reports the way to go?

I used to think that creating videos is better than creating reports because more people are visual learners, however with trying out both of the methods, I have found that reports are generally more viewed than videos.

I understand that this may vary according to different situations, however in general, si it just me or do people really prefer reports over videos?

What do you think?

Kevin
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  • Profile picture of the author Lambert Klein
    Reports are better because they are easier to follow along while you learn.

    Videos are a great "addon" to show what you are teaching but it's frustrating trying to follow many videos.
    Especially if it's a very slow or fast talker with a strong accent.

    My vote is for a printable report.

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    • Profile picture of the author kevinfar
      Originally Posted by lklein View Post

      Reports are better because they are easier to follow along while you learn.

      Videos are a great "addon" to show what you are teaching but it's frustrating trying to follow many videos.
      Especially if it's a very slow are fast talker with a strong accent.

      My vote is for a printable report.

      Lambert
      I see.. so you basically see a video as an addition to a report, and not possibly replacing the report altogether?

      Hmm.. never though of it that way.

      So what do you think of the aspect that people tend to be visual creatures? Do you think that maybe some people will see a video as being superior to a report?

      Kevin
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      • Profile picture of the author Lambert Klein
        Originally Posted by kevinfar View Post

        I see.. so you basically see a video as an addition to a report, and not possibly replacing the report altogether?

        Hmm.. never though of it that way.

        So what do you think of the aspect that people tend to be visual creatures? Do you think that maybe some people will see a video as being superior to a report?

        Kevin
        Some people will. There are several modalities such as visual, auditory, kinestthetic and more.

        It depends on what type works best for you with the particular subject.

        A teacher would benefit the student the most by using several modalities so that people that learn in different ways can all succeed.

        Also by using different techniques you can help clarify your points.

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  • Profile picture of the author digigo
    why not both? report can have more data... embed small video in the report .. also video may be slow for some viewers...
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    • Profile picture of the author kevinfar
      Originally Posted by digigo View Post

      why not both? report can have more data... embed small video in the report .. also video may be slow for some viewers...
      Sure in an ideal world you should have both.

      But I'm interested to see if people were to have either or, which one would they choose..

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    Great points Lambert. Will definitely start to do both whenever possible.

    Thanks for the input.

    Kevin
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Brock
    I like to do both as well for two reasons:

    1) You can teach certain things better on certain medias.
    2) Having both signficantly increases the perceived value of the product - especially if you can make a nice virtual product display. Makes it seem like you are getting something of major value.

    The only thing that sucks about it is it's basically twice the amount of work lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author JeffLam
    Agree with both.

    My products usually consist of both, though I must admit my videos aren't top notch because of my basic video recording skills.

    Not to mention my asian voice.

    But have to say that at times videos CAN BE difficult for people to watch...so a report is great for those who prefer to skim through and read stuff quick.
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  • Profile picture of the author Shoaib
    Originally Posted by kevinfar View Post

    Hi warriors,

    recently I've been thinking about this quesiton a lot. Do people really prefer videos or are reports the way to go?

    I used to think that creating videos is better than creating reports because more people are visual learners, however with trying out both of the methods, I have found that reports are generally more viewed than videos.

    I understand that this may vary according to different situations, however in general, si it just me or do people really prefer reports over videos?

    What do you think?

    Kevin
    Thank God someone finally brought it up!

    Lately, I've been kind of annoyed with all the videos out there. Everyone seems to be making videos and more videos.

    Personally, I like to get a PDF report where I can read through it quickly and research/implement the ideas that appeal to me the most. I don't want to sit and watch seven 24 minute videos (basically an all night project), just to get some information out of it.

    So, for me, it's definitely reports. But as many said, videos may be easier for the visually inclined, or those who kind of need their hand held and walked through each step.

    Ofcourse, somethings can only be shown on video.. but overall reports are still the best.

    If I had to choose one out of the two, definitely PDF reports for me.
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    • Profile picture of the author kevinfar
      Originally Posted by Shoaib View Post

      Thank God someone finally brought it up!

      Lately, I've been kind of annoyed with all the videos out there. Everyone seems to be making videos and more videos.

      Personally, I like to get a PDF report where I can read through it quickly and research/implement the ideas that appeal to me the most. I don't want to sit and watch seven 24 minute videos (basically an all night project), just to get some information out of it.

      So, for me, it's definitely reports. But as many said, videos may be easier for the visually inclined, or those who kind of need their hand held and walked through each step.

      Ofcourse, somethings can only be shown on video.. but overall reports are still the best.

      If I had to choose one out of the two, definitely PDF reports for me.
      Yes, nice point about the 7, 24 minute videos.. Seems like there are a lot of courses that are divided that way and they really require some effort to get through them.

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      Thanks for that Legend. However, it still doesn't hurt to ask for an opinion and see what other people who are in the same field think.

      Originally Posted by iYingHang


      For videos, you gotta use English that people understand. If you think that your slang is not that nice, try to opt for reports.
      Yes seems to be another point in favour of a report. If the English is well written it will be understood. If it is well spoken, there could be some problems with accents and such.

      Thanks for your input warriors,
      Kevin
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      • Profile picture of the author ViralMaster
        Videos VS Reports. This is something which has to be tested. Some markets reports are better digested by customers, but in other niches videos are the way to go.

        Videos are much more easy to view, as people like to watch than read.

        My Tip: Try using abit of both video and reports in your market and make sure you track and test your results!
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  • Profile picture of the author bluenetworx
    I use videos a lot but I think I am going to add in some reports after reading this. I have had great feedback about video, but I must agree that different learning styles would probably prefer both

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author kevinfar
    Thanks for the input ViralMaster and bluenetworx.

    It seems that most people prefer a mix of both videos and reports, then reports and then videos alone.

    I guess it makes a lot of sense considering that the majority of people do not take the time to create a mix of both.

    Kevin
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