Can a Potato Cannon Kill You?

What they said ^^^^^

I definitely agree with everyone saying it should be shorter, and I also agree that it should probably be released either with, or very close to the full episode. Maybe it's just me, but I've lost count of how many times I'll see a trailer for something and go "I should watch that when it comes out!" only to completely forget that it exists.

Allanon6666

Teaser is a great idea, but shoot for 15-30 seconds. You want to capture those with a short attention span, but leave them enough reason to watch the full video. And keep to a simple format for editing sake. I'll use life cast as an example: 1. Episode summary ("We're going to make a copy of Jason's head") 2. Process (painting on silicone) 3. Process (applying plaster) 4. Humor ("MIRROR!") 5. Result (completed mold) 6. Call to action (Click to watch the full video) Try and limit how much of the good stuff you put in the teaser. Like show the potato gun being fired into the head and picking out a chunk of potato, but try to save different angles and slo-mo for the full vid. I think the full video should always be available from the end of the teaser. You should also watermark "The Modern Rogue" into the video so if someone GIF's part of the teaser others know how to find you.

Just my 2 Zimbabwe cents, which is worth nothing. I wouldn't send just a teaser unless my buddies could watch the full thing right away if they wanted. They don't have patience. :) I send links to the full episode so they can enjoy it right away. BUT, if the teaser is a quick summary of the episode with the recipes and the result then that is shareable with my short-attention-span friends. So, #1 yes, my friend Dan would like some of your episodes and I have shared some with him and others before. #2 I would prefer simultaneous release because of my short-attention-span friends won't remember to go back and watch the full episode.

Bert

I think it's an interesting idea, but maybe too long? I think you guys should push for more sharable gif style highlights so it can be easily shared on social media. Once a new viewer is watching the videos are compelling enough, you just need that quick hook. A teaser that can be viewed quickly as a hook embedded in social media posts can be short enough for the viewer to see the show's general premise and then follow a link to the full video. As for frequency, I think it depends on episode. While I love the show, there are some episodes that just don't have any "WOW!!!" moments. Pick the most surprising/exciting episodes to highlight. For example, the live casting episodes would be a bad choice. Most of those were personality based, which is great for fans, but not too great for hooking new viewers.

I like the idea of a teaser video! It gives YouTube viewers a chance to consider what might be coming. I agree with the continued increase in the quality of content and think this will really entice people to subscribe and keep coming back for the next video. I also really appreciate the link to the full episode in the description... Obviously I'm already subbed and don't really care about a preview. I just want to see the full episode. As far as timing goes, I'd recommend a consistent schedule 24 hours apart maybe? (Just spitballin here) so if you release the teaser at 9am PST on Monday, release the full video on Tuesday at 9am PST.

Adam Longmire