Intro Length?

Michael

I Love YTtalk
Joined
Aug 31, 2011
Messages
22,357
Reaction score
16,029
Channel Type
Youtuber
What do you think is the best length for a YouTube video intro? I am in two minds about this because sometimes I think one of around 8 seconds is alright and I also think something nice and short at around 3-4 seconds is best.

What length do you like yourself and do 10 second and longer intros put you off watching the video at all?

I am asking this to get an idea of what you all do and also because I might try making some original intro music to share on the forums as I cannot make full length songs too well :D
 

lilrabbit

gaming, editing, intros, and fun :)
Joined
Nov 27, 2011
Messages
17
Reaction score
-8
Age
28
Channel Type
Gamer
my intro is about 8 seconds. it all depends on how much you want the intro to say or do.
 

karlsanada10

Monthly Video Game Giveaway on my channel now!
Joined
Jan 7, 2012
Messages
2,006
Reaction score
382
Location
Philippines
Channel Type
Gamer
Best would be 5-10 seconds. Well, my intro is probably just a text. Like saying Benchmark blah blah blah. Anyways, I keep forgetting to put that intro so yeah.:))
 

MrLionProductions

I've Got It
Joined
Dec 21, 2011
Messages
113
Reaction score
19
Age
36
i think 10 seconds is to much, unless it is really engaging and has a lot going on but i think everyone should stick to 7 or 8 seconds or less
 

Jonathan Gaurano

New Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2012
Messages
4
Reaction score
1
Age
35
What do you think is the best length for a YouTube video intro? I am in two minds about this because sometimes I think one of around 8 seconds is alright and I also think something nice and short at around 3-4 seconds is best.

What length do you like yourself and do 10 second and longer intros put you off watching the video at all?

I am asking this to get an idea of what you all do and also because I might try making some original intro music to share on the forums as I cannot make full length songs too well :D
Looking back the famous Zefrank and Vlogbrothers. Their introductions are round 3-6seconds long. The shorter and shocker the better. Also, something quite consistent helps greatly. :)
 

Krowwzz

^^ Cool Dude
Joined
Jan 8, 2012
Messages
1,142
Reaction score
210
Channel Type
Youtuber
My intro is 7 seconds, it's pretty simple but I like it:

 

PansGaming

YTtalk Mad
Joined
Dec 12, 2011
Messages
309
Reaction score
93
Channel Type
Gamer
I don't even have an intro, that's how hardcore I am. Well that's a lie, there are intros on a couple of my videos, there around 3-6 seconds long I think... any longer is a waste in my opinion.
 

Krowwzz

^^ Cool Dude
Joined
Jan 8, 2012
Messages
1,142
Reaction score
210
Channel Type
Youtuber
I don't even have an intro, that's how hardcore I am. Well that's a lie, there are intros on a couple of my videos, there around 3-6 seconds long I think... any longer is a waste in my opinion.
I once seem a 3 minute long intro... felt part dead by the end :L
 

PansGaming

YTtalk Mad
Joined
Dec 12, 2011
Messages
309
Reaction score
93
Channel Type
Gamer
must've been pretty epic. Or not if you felt dead...
 

VlogRays

I Love YTtalk
Joined
Dec 5, 2011
Messages
3,137
Reaction score
2,009
Channel Type
Youtuber
I like to keep it under 12 secs all though some videos I have actual info on the video in my intro. And in that case its longer.