To speak or not to speak, that is... my youtube channel video suggestion request

[SL4P]

You don't need to record the video in a single take - which would then allow you to use a tripod or other rig to hold the camera steady.
You can still use your 'free' hand to point and manipulate the project as needed.

Also lets you record multiple takes of a tricky segment, and choose the best in 'post'.

Hand-held for specific close-ups, or to pan across the project, but steady helps save the viewers from seasickness

Your speech is fine, just take it easy, and it will improve over time anyway.

[Harb]

Your voice is great..........I watch a lot of video with non english speaking hosts........your video is way better than a lot of those, you commentary is quiet good, so keep it up.
Like others have said, I hate video's with no voice.......I generally just click to a different video as soon as it looks like its not going to have commentary.

[VEGETA]

For unscripted videos, no music is a must. However, what about those videos with voice-over?

[Electro Detective]

@ hozone

I can understand you perfectly, good microphone sound and balance, slow clear speaking with no mumbling 

Don't change a thing !   

[Harb]

For unscripted videos, no music is a must. However, what about those videos with voice-over?

Music for intro's and Outro's but thats it.......if its a technical or other instructional video music is bad.....it is very distracting, and if its not the type of music you like it will kill the video completely....

[janekm]

It's interesting to see everyone's comments on background music. I've been meaning to make a few more videos, and have considered adding low volume background music to cover over the inevitable light background noise due to not having a perfect recording environment. But perhaps I should reconsider   

[VEGETA]

For unscripted videos, no music is a must. However, what about those videos with voice-over?

Music for intro's and Outro's but thats it.......if its a technical or other instructional video music is bad.....it is very distracting, and if its not the type of music you like it will kill the video completely....

but greatscott is very popular and largely successful channel and he uses music in all videos.

[mikeselectricstuff]

Your English is fine. Bear in mind that unlike many other languages, most English speakers are very used to hearing it being spoken with all sorts of different accents and quirks, so an accent or less-than perfect language skills doesn't significantly affect understandability.

Also remember that sometimes people watch videos while not 100% concentrating on the video - they may be multiplexing with other tasks, so a soundtrack means you can still follow without having eyes on the screen 100% of the time,

[Cubdriver]

I found your commentary to be perfectly understandable, and had no problem at all with your accent.  Definitely do your videos with commentary.   

-Pat

[Electro Detective]

Attention ALL Youtubers considering background music in any style/vibe/whatever    during dialogue:

I won't be watching it, nor will I recommend it to anyone anywhere EVER


Hey, like I'm only one person with that attitude, but -please consider- in case there are billions of viewer/clickers like me   

[VEGETA]

Attention ALL Youtubers considering background music in any style/vibe/whatever    during dialogue:

I won't be watching it, nor will I recommend it to anyone anywhere EVER


Hey, like I'm only one person with that attitude, but -please consider- in case there are billions of viewer/clickers like me   

I used music because I thought 50% of viewers like it and the other 50% don't. And I will be honest and say that greatscott channel was the main reason I went with music despite anything else. Simply because it is successful and popular which gave me the implication that music is a nice addition.

If you say many viewers like you hate music, why greatscott is popular? perhaps the most popular electronics projects channel. I don't say your opinion is wrong though.

[Fire Doger]

You sound great, English is not my mother tongue either and I had no problem understanding.
Your accent does not pierce my ears, I could easily watch your videos. 

The only acceptable music is milling metal and motors.
If I want to listen music I can type a song on search bar.

GreatScott is famous because of the content quality, steady camera, high res, nice explanation with script and nice editing without dead periods.
Focus on content, not marketing.

[VEGETA]

However, there are good channels with music such as greatscott.

When does Great Scott use music? It's not over his commentary parts.

What?

greatscott has music on the entire video including voice-overs. It is a light background music which is what I meant. He does not mute it when he speaks.

[ucanel]

but greatscott is very popular and largely successful channel and he uses music in all videos.

  As mentioned his success could not be only about background music.
In this perspective we need to take into consideration "Primitive Technology" channel and
do not put any speech and music into any videos, just nature and hand made tools sounds enough.

I also like when Dave fast forwards some parts with fast forwarded whistle, it sounds very entertaining to me.

[PlainName]

Slightly hijacking your thread, this article may interest you and any other budding vlogger:

https://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2018/04/youtube-subtitles-why-create-them/

In the context of this thread, if you have the subtitles you don't need to worry about how your voice sounds - the viewer can listen or not but the content is still useful.

[hozone]

Thank you all for your feedback!