Intro Or No Intro?
- Thread starter Chaz
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bwochinski
Gaming and Goofing
I don't care too much for generic intros, but if you have something for a specific series that helps set the "mood" I feel that works better.
I do use something of an "outro" on all my videos which has annotated links to encourage people to subscribe and watch the next video.
I do use something of an "outro" on all my videos which has annotated links to encourage people to subscribe and watch the next video.
FrankCos
Loving YTtalk
Intros and outros help solidify your brand. If you want people to really make note of your name or your show/series' name, an intro is a good way to get it right in their faces.
My preference? Tease your video first: give us an idea of what to expect in this video, either in content or tone, and then insert the intro. This is for all of those people that want to get straight to the point, to hook your viewer before they click away. Your intro should be 5 seconds or less, and in a perfect world has some sort of audible hook, catchphrase, or distinct music. (Don't try too hard. I mean, Hannah Harto's somehow managed to make "Hello!" a catchphrase, and it works.)
Your outro should be similarly quick, and should be recorded anew for every video. Thank the viewer, let them know if you have something else you want them to check out or look for, and drop a "subscribe" button in there somewhere.
My preference? Tease your video first: give us an idea of what to expect in this video, either in content or tone, and then insert the intro. This is for all of those people that want to get straight to the point, to hook your viewer before they click away. Your intro should be 5 seconds or less, and in a perfect world has some sort of audible hook, catchphrase, or distinct music. (Don't try too hard. I mean, Hannah Harto's somehow managed to make "Hello!" a catchphrase, and it works.)
Your outro should be similarly quick, and should be recorded anew for every video. Thank the viewer, let them know if you have something else you want them to check out or look for, and drop a "subscribe" button in there somewhere.