Youtube

[Pete Academy]

Having live footage of your band on YouTube is obviously good publicity and a good showcase. But do you think if the quality of recording is bad, it can have the opposite effect and put people off?

[Cat Burrito]

I think it depends on the QC set by each individual band. We only use the better venues we play and our camera is pretty good. Others set the bar lower (some granted really go all out with multi camera angles etc which we've always stopped short at).

[Pete Academy]

Someone filmed us at a gig a couple of weeks ago and decided to post the clips on Youtube. The quality is awful. It doesn't represent us live whatsoever.

[arthurhenry]

Not a lot you can do about it, anyone who leaves their house these days will end up on youtube at some point.

[Dubs]

Ask them to take it down if you're not happy about it.

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='Dubs' post='1094316' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:01 PM']Ask them to take it down if you're not happy about it.[/quote]

Only just seen it. I think we will.

[bumnote]

Its an interesting way of doing it as a promotional thing, people can see what you look like, as well as what you sound like.

We did a video a few years ago but as with a demo, some people think if its a bit half decent its all done with studio trickery.

[bubinga5]

i wont watch vids if its bad quality.. i dont see the point..

[Pete Academy]

Anyone else had unsolicited vids posted?

[Pete Academy]

In retrospect, I should be happy that someone has taken the time and effort. Maybe I'm being ungrateful?

[stingrayPete1977]

Can we see it Pete?

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1094344' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:15 PM']Can we see it Pete?[/quote]

Quite a few on YT. Maybe I'm being harsh...initial reactions and all that. The OP was asking if anyone likes insolicited vids of their band/performances.

I think the problem with bass is that it just doesn't get represented on a cheap recording.

[LawrenceH]

I think it depends on the nature of the problems you have with the recording, punters are more understanding of video limitations than they ever were for audio-only recordings - and that applies to the sound off the video as well. Probably because lots of people have used their phones to record at gigs with crap results, and also because it's easier for an untrained eye to pinpoint visual recording limitations than an untrained ear wrt audio.
Post a link and we can all get judgemental!

[Pete Academy]

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSA0Q1CyKM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSA0Q1CyKM[/url]

PS. This is not a blatant plug!

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='Johnston' post='1094379' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:28 PM']Bleedin heck do they actually get to see any of the gigs they goto or do they just wait till they get home.[/quote]

[bumnote]

I see what you mean about the quality. Still you can tell underneath its pretty good.,


It would make me interested to come and see you if you were not too far away

[Pete Academy]

[quote name='bumnote' post='1094384' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:30 PM']I see what you mean about the quality. Still you can tell underneath its pretty good.,


It would make me interested to come and see you if you were not too far away[/quote]

Maybe I'm wrong then.

[Cat Burrito]

In a way though it offers a band credibility when it's fan footage.

We had a couple of videos that I just looked for but the fan has removed us... must have lost our credibility!?

[stingrayPete1977]

That's good quality compared to a lot! There's some much worse of me out there I can assure you.

[MB1]

MB1.
Pete I've seen and heard worse!. Don't Forget this is a fan memento they wish to share! soundwise anyone can tell it's a great rendition of 24 hours from Tulsa

[bumnote]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1094387' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:31 PM']Maybe I'm wrong then. [/quote]

Get someone to do it properly and then you have a real promo selling opportunity

[risingson]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1094309' date='Jan 18 2011, 07:58 PM']Someone filmed us at a gig a couple of weeks ago and decided to post the clips on Youtube. The quality is awful. It doesn't represent us live whatsoever.[/quote]

I've been in the same boat, having had lots of videos posted of our band which I've never been too keen on. The reality is you're probably your own worst critic, and unless it is a diabolical performance which I'm sure it isn't, then it's probably worth not worrying about. Being hypercritical of your work is both good and bad; good in that you'll always strive for perfection and ironically, bad for the same reason.

EDIT just watched your link. I've seen a sh*t load worse! The video quality is poor, but the playing far from.

Edited January 18, 2011 by risingson

[EskimoBassist]

It is a form of flattery however; someone has judged your performance and music worthy enough of their own recording and consequent sharing to the greater community. As was once said: Any publicity is GOOD publicity.

[beardybass]

Yeah, the quality isn't the best, but someone obviously thinks you're worth the time and effort to put it on YouTube for others to see, that's pretty cool.

If he'd posted it with the title 'f***ing sh*te band I saw the other night' or something, it'd be a different story, but as it stands I reckon it's a pretty good advertisement for you. I'm sure lots of people with see this and google you, which will lead them to your website, which may in turn lead to more people at gigs. Win.

[ShergoldSnickers]

The sound quality is pretty bad - there are moments where the distortion makes it sound like it's all off key. I know it's the distortion throwing up all sorts of wrong harmonics. Not everybody viewing this will. However.... what does come over is the musicianship of the band, you can tell the underlying performance was correct ('correct' doesn't even begin to cover it in my humble opinion ). Quality will show itself, and it does.

I wouldn't worry too much about the video content - it's a typical unfocussed (in all ways) snapshot. Everyone will get that.