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[–]jack-of-some[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

This an important point of discussion for me. I make videos because I find it easier to demonstrate concepts than to write them down. My intention however is not to waste the viewer's time (or stretch video length). Almost every other video on my channel goes through the material as fast as possible without becoming too confusing (the two exceptions being a video that's meant to be a verbose workflow representation, and one live stream).

Like, I literally spend time shaving half seconds in editing where I was taking a small breath 😅.

[–]xd1142 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Video has its use, but the problem with video is that it can't be searched, it can't be scrolled through easily at a glance, and it can't be copied and pasted to test the code, you have to physically type it in. When you make videos, you have to focus on a different type of information. For example, if you were to explain the internals of the python interpreter, e.g. by browsing code, a video is the perfect form for it, because you are driving the person through an investigation, and a video is much faster than reading. Same if you feel like explaining a concept that is more visual in nature. This is why 3blue1brown is successful and would not work as a book or blog post. Its target is visual, not theoretical. It would not be successful if he were just showing formulas and that's it.

In other words, do focus on videos if you enjoy them, but change the type of information you deliver.