How would you prefer to get "early access" videos?
Added 2023-08-22 21:08:53 +0000 UTCSince Patreon added the ability to host patrons-only videos, I have been uploading my videos here to give patrons early access. Another advantage of this is that you don't see any ads. But some people have commented that the video quality is worse, and the chapter markers, cards, and other such YT-specific featurs don't work.
Another way that I could do this is to post the videos unlisted to YT and post a link here. This would give full features and quality, but would require you to watch ads (unless you had YT Premium and/or an ad blocker).
Which would work better for you?
Comments
Youtube, because media players on Patreon lack basic features and are difficult to view on mobile.
rune
2023-09-11 11:06:05 +0000 UTCI watch via youtube premium. And also listen the q and a in the car to work... so no video.. just audio.. For me the only advantage is beeing able to pay back for you tremendous service. That and mayb enter a giveaway.
Rik de brouwer
2023-08-29 17:03:59 +0000 UTCI like the unlisted link idea. It gives patrons a chance to comment early and maybe get a creator response more often.
Bitterroot fpv
2023-08-26 22:21:05 +0000 UTCI'm also here not for early access. I'm glad I have an opportunity to support your valuable work.
Val
2023-08-24 22:52:00 +0000 UTCIm indifferent. But i think if you post unlisted in YT first, you can keep the AI overlords happier. And that way not only are we (patreon-ers) supporting you financially here. But also still supporting the algorithm on youtube!
Benjamin Busath
2023-08-23 20:33:34 +0000 UTCI don’t get what this early access thing is good for. Just publish for everyone on YouTube. Anything else is just inconvenient.
Gösta
2023-08-23 19:03:23 +0000 UTCI also have YT Premium or just get uBlock Origin plugin or use Brave, fellas.
Brian M
2023-08-23 13:58:13 +0000 UTCYT is good for me and you as I am a YT Premium
Terry Traeger
2023-08-23 08:49:50 +0000 UTCWatched the HDZero Rarce v3 video on Patreon but couldn't read the BF configuration due to bad quality. unlisted YT for me !
Leander Vanhulle
2023-08-23 08:16:40 +0000 UTCI pay to support you. I don't care that much about having early access. YT is better and I have YT Premium. Have a cool day.
Tiwi Dub
2023-08-23 07:19:34 +0000 UTCEchoing others, early access isn’t why I’m here. Watching on Patreon is less convenient so I wait for YT version.
Atlay
2023-08-23 07:06:46 +0000 UTCUnlisted YouTube would also help your analytics as opposed to seperate Patreon upload.
Mikael Birkeland
2023-08-23 06:24:53 +0000 UTCI was one of those disappointed with the video quality on Patreon. I would greatly prefer you using YouTube for videos. As others have pointed out, I'm not here for early access. I appreciate all the help you provide through your videos.
Duane Degn
2023-08-23 03:11:14 +0000 UTCYep same - early access isn't really why I'm signed up :)
Daniel White
2023-08-23 02:03:58 +0000 UTCMuch like the others here, whether I get early access or not, I do this to support you. With that said, watching videos on Patreon is a hassle and I have YT premium.
Kevin the Alien
2023-08-23 00:46:53 +0000 UTCI’m not here for perks either, but if you are going to do early access, the unlisted YouTube videos seem to be the way to go. We get to add to the watch count there, and YouTube Premium subscribers can contribute to your YouTube revenue still that way (idk how the splits work but YouTube is supposed to give a portion of our sub cost to people we watch)
parsec
2023-08-22 23:49:10 +0000 UTCI like that on YT you get a view which = more money for you. The ads aren’t too bad on your videos. Plus it will mark the video as watched on my profile so I know what I’ve watched and not watched. 😂
Javier Molina
2023-08-22 23:47:36 +0000 UTCYT so that you get the views and I can stream to chromecast.
Frank McIsaac
2023-08-22 23:45:00 +0000 UTCNo early access needed. Just for support
Sebby_D
2023-08-22 23:31:01 +0000 UTCI love the early access and take it any way I can. But the unlisted YT links I think are best.
likwidkool_fpv
2023-08-22 23:29:47 +0000 UTCProbably alot easier just uploading to YT and skipping patron
GardoRotor_FPV
2023-08-22 23:26:47 +0000 UTCI have YT premium on my TV. That's how I watch.
StompyFPV
2023-08-22 23:26:45 +0000 UTCTo be honest, just releasing the video immediately is fine. I subbed to patreon because the content you give is well worth supporting you for. Didn't really do it to get videos early.
Cathodd
2023-08-22 23:14:09 +0000 UTCyep, I have YT premium too so I don't see the ads anyway and the additional views boost your statistics.
Chris Bair
2023-08-22 22:59:53 +0000 UTCI totally agree, most of us subscribed to you on patreon because you give us so much help with your existing and upcoming videos, so we don't mind if the videos are available to everyone as soon as you upload them. I know that not everyone is thinking the same as me and they need something extra, but the discord might be enough for this purpose.
Timon
2023-08-22 22:01:11 +0000 UTCI'm kinda with Rick LaBanca. I don't pay to get access to extras, I pay because it's the right thing to do to support all the work put into these videos. There are a lot of people like me who depend on those with mad skills to make this challenging hobby a little less challenging because we know no one IRL who can help. The lower tier prices can be afforded by most people and enable some of us to try to contribute to as many "helpers" as we regularly use for help. As far as my choice of the two option, I voted for posting to YouTube unlisted because some people do pay to get perks so I figure that will save you some time because after 3 or 5 days, all you have to do is change the listing to public, which will save you time.
Shane Inseine
2023-08-22 21:44:28 +0000 UTC...that way, folks can choose whichever works best for them. Presumably, YT upload is inevitable, so just the Patreon upload and link copy is the added effort.
Kevin Sumner
2023-08-22 21:41:03 +0000 UTCI am paying for the patreon to support what you do, not really that much into watching the videos in advance - because if I watch it on Patreon first, then I don't watch it on Youtube and yt keeps offering it to me, and I feel like I have to watch it again so the yt algorithm still knows that I am into that ... keeping it on yt would fix that. I have been waiting for the yt release anyway.
Jiří Dokoupil
2023-08-22 21:38:10 +0000 UTCI appreciate the gesture of early release videos, but I pay just to support you. I like sharing and talking about your videos when they release.
Keenan Barnes
2023-08-22 21:38:07 +0000 UTCAgreed
Keenan Barnes
2023-08-22 21:36:14 +0000 UTCI like this
Keenan Barnes
2023-08-22 21:36:02 +0000 UTCI would like to suggest an alerts channel on the discord with the link when you post one unlisted
Keenan Barnes
2023-08-22 21:35:18 +0000 UTCIs both an option? When you post the video to Patreon, put a link in the description to the unlisted YouTube video?
Kevin Sumner
2023-08-22 21:35:09 +0000 UTCI like unlisted on YouTube for a few reasons: It's only one upload for you. I have YouTube premium and wouldn't really mind the ads. It adds to your algorithm on YouTube. And it seems easier for you to manage if it's on YouTube.
Keenan Barnes
2023-08-22 21:33:47 +0000 UTCI don't think you should bother with early-release videos. Your content is for me to discuss with others or it's a deep dive on something and early-release is kinda pointless for both. Maybe if it's something that's "timed" like the release of a new frame where parts might be in short supply. Unlisted youtube links will be shared regardless.
GoatLove
2023-08-22 21:22:50 +0000 UTCThe videos are fine, and the details in the description seem to be working. But I have YT Premium so that works better on my laptop.
LOBO FPV
2023-08-22 21:21:38 +0000 UTCYeah I was going to mention doing it as unlisted you get the full experience and quality and just easier to manage. Plus views ;)
Josef Dahari
2023-08-22 21:18:36 +0000 UTCHybrid. When I saw the vision review with the 'incidental swear' I figured it would be different when I saw it on YT. Patreon can be where director's cut versions are posted.. just a thought, do what you do, I'll watch
morton upshot
2023-08-22 21:17:16 +0000 UTCPlease just keep the good stuff coming. Personally, I don't really care about a days early access. However, more give-aways would be pretty sweet ;)
Franco Fortunato
2023-08-22 21:13:59 +0000 UTCAlso, like others have mentioned, public release is completely acceptable and probably preferred.
Joeyzoom
2023-08-22 21:13:56 +0000 UTCJust release to everyone, seems like a pain. Payers pay, don’t need extras.
Rick LaBanca
2023-08-22 21:12:25 +0000 UTC^ What he said.
Luis Legarreta
2023-08-22 21:12:14 +0000 UTCPersonally, I prefer YT (I have Premium), but I haven’t noticed and quality degradation from the Patreon videos and have been thoroughly satisfied as is. Cheers.
Joeyzoom
2023-08-22 21:11:39 +0000 UTCPost them public. I pay for you and the content not for an early Video which Nobody else knows..
Daniel Dinter
2023-08-22 21:11:18 +0000 UTC
