My First YouTube Video
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Jul 12, 2024
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Qiwei Mao published their first YouTube video explaining the system design for their ESP32 data logger project and demoing the React front end. They identified areas for improvement, such as getting straight to the main content, using bullet points for summaries, changing the camera view shape, demoing with more data, and explaining how to add different sensors. They also shared their plan for the next video on ESP32 RTC Clock, aiming to keep it under 2 minutes and providing a brief introduction, quick overview, step-by-step setup, and conclusion. Qiwei Mao is a geotechnical engineer passionate about IoT systems and exploring low-power microcontrollers and LoRa communication systems.
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Today, I published my first YouTube video explaining the system design for my ESP32 data logger project and demoing the React front end for the ESP32. While the video was generally well done, I identified several areas for improvement. Qiwei Mao, Atlanta GA.
Today, I published my first YouTube video. You can view it below. If you like this video, please follow me on YouTube.
Generally, I did a good job for a first-timer. I explained the system design for my ESP32 data logger project and demoed the React front end for the ESP32.
However, I think there are the following improvements to be made:
- Cut to the chase and explain the project directly: I noticed that I spent a bit too much time on introductions and background information. In future videos, I should get straight to the main content, focusing on the core aspects of the project to maintain viewer engagement and interest.
- Use bullet points or lists to add summaries: To make my explanations clearer and more organized, I should use bullet points or lists. This will help in summarizing key points and making the content easier to follow. It will also be beneficial for viewers who are looking for quick information or a recap. For example, the picture below only gives a rough idea and would be better suited as a cover image. For video content, it's not detailed or clear enough.
- Change my view camera to a round shape on screen recording: The current rectangular camera view can sometimes be distracting or take up too much space on the screen. Switching to a round-shaped camera view can make the presentation more aesthetically pleasing and less intrusive, allowing viewers to focus more on the content being shown.
- Demo the application with more data: To give a better demonstration of the application's capabilities, I should use a larger and more varied dataset. This will showcase the functionality and performance of the ESP32 data logger more effectively and provide a more comprehensive overview of what the system can handle.
- Explain how to add different sensors and view the data: While I covered the basic functionality, it would be helpful to show how to integrate various sensors into the system and display their data. This will provide viewers with a more complete understanding of the project's versatility and potential applications, making it more informative and useful.
Next Video Plan: ESP32 RTC Clock
The next video I’m gonna make will be on ESP32 RTC Clock. I plan to keep it under 2 minutes to maintain viewer engagement. Here’s how I intend to achieve this:
- Introduction (10-15 seconds): A brief introduction stating the topic of the video. For example, "In this video, I'll show you how to set up an RTC Clock using the ESP32."
- Quick Overview (15-20 seconds): Provide a concise overview of what an RTC Clock is and why it's useful in ESP32 projects. Highlight its importance in keeping accurate time even when the microcontroller is powered off.
- Step-by-Step Setup (1 minute):
- Hardware Setup (20 seconds): Show a quick visual of the RTC module and how to connect it to the ESP32.
- Code Explanation (20 seconds): Briefly explain the key parts of the code needed to get the RTC Clock running.
- Demo (20 seconds): Demonstrate the RTC Clock in action, showing it keeping time accurately.
- Conclusion (10-15 seconds): Wrap up the video by summarizing what was covered and encouraging viewers to like, comment, and subscribe for more content. For example, "Thanks for watching! If you found this video helpful, don't forget to like and subscribe for more ESP32 projects."
By keeping the video short and focused, I aim to deliver valuable content while ensuring viewers stay engaged throughout the entire video.
