Watches and aesthetics
Friends, since I started the YouTube channel I’ve been obsessed with ahestics and presentation.
The shot on this post, for instance, took a lot of time, lights, and props. For a Timex World Timer, 1972 (which I love).
I feel like watches, being, so often, pieces of art an ingenuity, deserve the best presentation we can give them.
That’s the reason we buy nice boxes and frequently display our collection with such care and attention.
But I wonder, how much of that play into general interest when browsing through watch videos online?
What is your take? Do you care for the aesthetics of a video about your favorite watches?
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I am a photographer, and creative director running a few marketing and branding businesses. Most importantly, I am profoundly obsessed with watches. So much so that I started this YouTube channel call...
To be totally truthful, I don't.
What are the most important things for you on a video review? Tech details? Seeing the watch on the wrist? Macros of the dial? Thanks for commenting, my friend!
I care more about the information provided. But with that being said I appreciate good production value and presentation. So if you can combine both should be a win win. I don't think you will hear to many complain about nice video or picture quality but the information must be there.
I care more about the information provided. But with that being said I appreciate good production value and presentation. So if you can combine both should be a win win. I don't think you will hear to many complain about nice video or picture quality but the information must be there.
That makes total sense. it's nice to have both, but if we can only have one, the quality info goes above everything else. Thanks, my friend!
I think companies spend an absurd amount of money on marketing research and photgraphy. And why wouldn’t they? The goal is to make your product as attractive as possible to help with sales. Now how much of this actually works is a good question. If I see a watch I think looks good and someone makes it look better then I’m more likely to say “oh okay yeah I need that in my life.” But yeah like I said this is a whole topic of discussion for marketing research and analytics. Even picking which subtle colors are in the background is thought out.
I do enjoy seeing high end and interesting production value when looking at a watch video. Whether it’s one I don’t know, or one I own
I think companies spend an absurd amount of money on marketing research and photgraphy. And why wouldn’t they? The goal is to make your product as attractive as possible to help with sales. Now how much of this actually works is a good question. If I see a watch I think looks good and someone makes it look better then I’m more likely to say “oh okay yeah I need that in my life.” But yeah like I said this is a whole topic of discussion for marketing research and analytics. Even picking which subtle colors are in the background is thought out.
Very true. In the end, everything around the watch counts as packaging. Good point, my friend,.
I do enjoy seeing high end and interesting production value when looking at a watch video. Whether it’s one I don’t know, or one I own
I am a sucker for macro shots and beautiful cinematic views. 🤣
I do a bunch of watch videography on my TikTok for the fun of it, it's fun trying to get a cool video shot of your watch for the aesthetic, I love a good b roll.
Btw, your YouTube link in your bio isn't working, would love to subscribe
I hear you. Is there anything that is not there though? Is anything missing that could be there and it's not? What would or could make you interested in watching video reviews again? Thanks for chiming in!
I do a bunch of watch videography on my TikTok for the fun of it, it's fun trying to get a cool video shot of your watch for the aesthetic, I love a good b roll.
Btw, your YouTube link in your bio isn't working, would love to subscribe
Man! Thanks for calling it out. It should be back on. Also here: https://www.youtube.com/@watchkomp
Just followed you on TikTok. Very cool, my friend. Thanks for that!
It doesn't personally matter to me about asthetics, but I watch more for content. Tonality, specs, and length have a lot to do for me when it comes to enjoying a video.
I do love a beautifully shot video though. You have gained a new sub in me for your video aesthetics alone.
It doesn't personally matter to me about asthetics, but I watch more for content. Tonality, specs, and length have a lot to do for me when it comes to enjoying a video.
I do love a beautifully shot video though. You have gained a new sub in me for your video aesthetics alone.
Made my day, friend. Thank you for the kind words!
Poor production kills good content in my opinion. What's your channel name?
Nevermind, I found it and subscribed. There's a little too much filtering that dulls the aesthetic of the subject for my taste but the videography and production are excellent. I subscribed. I hope to see more Timex content.
Late on the reply here, apologies. Glad you found it. Blake! We just posted a new one yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olKmEbjRTvg