2018 Kia Stinger
01-22-18, 07:19 PM
#271
In the television world and for that matter, the youtube online video world - Alex on Autos is a producer and scriptwriter. He just happens to be a producer/writer/host because, as I said, the online world is about leveraging clicks at the lowest possible cost. Doesn't mean it's the best product out there.
Alex needs an on cam host, and a video editor/producer. Unfortunately, he does not do well with on cam telegenic stuff. That's my point.
Alex needs an on cam host, and a video editor/producer. Unfortunately, he does not do well with on cam telegenic stuff. That's my point.
CR does not review EVER vehicles as detailed in their videos, because they want you to buy their magazine.
01-22-18, 07:31 PM
#272
Lexus Champion
CR subscribers. 3.2 million digital. 7 million overall. And they've been at it for a long time. Alex is just a new media guy like all the others, nothing special about him. He's leveraging online video, that's about it.
Where does Alex on Autos get his vehicles? CR buys them like regular people.
Amateur stuff is nice and digital is the new way of doing things, doesn't mean it's better.
01-22-18, 08:18 PM
#273
Lexus Fanatic
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Lol. There is so much amateurish camera/editing work meant to be consumed as cheap hamburger as a way of driving clicks, that you just shake your head with this stuff. ... is this about some Youtube guy waving his arms and getting his gigantic hands/thumb into the shot with crude editing and sunglass-wearing "host"? Rule no. 1 - you don't wear sunglasses when the cam is on you if you want to connect with your audience.
The reason the so-called "bad guys" ie. CR are being yelled at is that they have pros working on their video/editing.
I agree, you don't have to agree with the reviewers, but with video reviews, they are just so much more informative than regular written ones... With text, writer can write whatever they want and have their own little preferences you know nothing about... but with video you are seeing it with your own eyes, it makes it much more legitimate right away.
Plus there are at least 4-5 good ones, and watching all of them for particular vehicle will likely give you really good set of information that you need to know before getting into the showroom.
Plus there are at least 4-5 good ones, and watching all of them for particular vehicle will likely give you really good set of information that you need to know before getting into the showroom.
Alex is just a new media guy like all the others, nothing special about him. He's leveraging online video, that's about it.
Where does Alex on Autos get his vehicles? CR buys them like regular people.
Amateur stuff is nice and digital is the new way of doing things, doesn't mean it's better.
01-22-18, 08:36 PM
#274
Lexus Champion
Aside from the usual suspects with the anti-CR bash. Here's the real point. I don't care where everybody "starts". I care about informative properly done PRO stuff. You don't need to be the big guys.
https://www.thebalance.com/tips-shoo...rapher-2315393
Snapchat? Huh?
http://fortune.com/2018/01/20/leaked-snap-memo/
Yet, the same crowd here loves the big stuff from big companies. Not too long ago it was all about the Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson and all of them. Pro stuff. Sunglasses here?
https://www.thebalance.com/tips-shoo...rapher-2315393
Snapchat? Huh?
http://fortune.com/2018/01/20/leaked-snap-memo/
Yet, the same crowd here loves the big stuff from big companies. Not too long ago it was all about the Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson and all of them. Pro stuff. Sunglasses here?
01-22-18, 08:55 PM
#275
Lexus Fanatic
Although there are some exceptions here and there, most of the time, Clarkson is not what I would call a legitimate reviewer. His style is just not conducive to serious analysis. Depending on what kind of mood he is in at any given moment, his style varies between that of an automotive entertainer and a clown.
01-23-18, 06:17 AM
#277
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Clarkson just does opinion pieces. Funny though.
01-23-18, 01:15 PM
#279
Regarding the Stinger, I love it. Really hope the V8 model that's been speculated happens.
01-23-18, 05:37 PM
#280
Lexus Champion
Agreed, much better camera tech and editing. You can see those guys really spend some money on trying to make their reviews look good but the on air presentation is also pretty good. But yeah, the Stinger is a very good placeholder for Kia right now even if it doesn't catch the attention of a core group of buyers in this market. Lots of possibilities with a rwd platform.
01-23-18, 10:20 PM
#281
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01-24-18, 01:53 PM
#282
drives cars
SavageGeese reviews do sometimes get long-winded, as well. The LC 500 review was pretty long. However, his presentation is always really top-notch - great lighting, editing, and just generally well-placed shots.
01-27-18, 06:27 AM
#284
Lexus Fanatic
01-27-18, 06:52 AM
#285
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
Yeah I saw that LOL. I wonder if Alex on Autos just spit out a bite of his second burrito.
Sorry...Alex 1, Mat 0.