Same here! Usually only listen to videos while doing other stuff and I appreciate being articulate, sharp and creating great content over visuals. Keep up the good work! ❤
I also saw a few blogs/articles/videos with alarming clickbait titles about the WoT series being canceled using your video as a reference, just hours after it went live. Clicking on just one was enough to know they were probably all click bait. Thank you so much for your great content. I always appreciate your videos. And you are always very clear.
The concept behind that Kickstarter is pretty cool. I also can't focus on audiobooks, but the sample with the backing soundtrack was enjoyable to listen to. I may back the Kickstarter for one book and see if it makes audiobooks usable for me.
I guess I was not paying close enough attention to the picture in your videos because I thought it looked fine before and now! Mostly I'm listening to you while doing other things lol. I really enjoyed hearing more about the Soundscape of Time! I have never supported a kickstarter before, but I just did 😊
Thanks for the updates! The new set looks fine. I'm here for the info, not design. I'll be looking forward to seeing Donal in Young Sherlock. I enjoy stumbling upon WOT cast members in other shows. They are everywhere! Fares Fares was great in The Decameron, young Siuan was in The Irregulars, Siuan's dad had a pretty big role in Warrior Nun, and I even recognized the Accepted who healed breakbone fever in The Woman In The Wall.
I really like your old background with the fireplace and it's ever evolving decorations. It felt more balanced than this iteration and framed your head nicely. Go back! I'm a bit of a news junky and see a lot of backgrounds - the mantle is a classic!
The blue ring above your head is kinda distracting. I'm assuming it's a reflection of your ring light on the map's frame... but other than that, looks good...
Thanks for all the updates. I can't believe folks are upset about Finn. He recently did a play in London's West End. US TV actors frequently filmed movies between seasons. And I did wonder how the cast survived with these long spans between filming. As for your desk and its overall appearance? It's whatever makes you comfortable.
Thanks for 'calming the farm' Jon! Can't wait for S3. I'm sure it will be just like the books, the third installment brings all the characters and WOT world into full focus and leave people wanting more. How can Amazon and Sony resist? Here's to 14 seasons!
Re the look, I didn't think there was anything wrong with the old one, but I like this too. Know what's more important though? You make good content and tell us interesting stuff with strong analysis. If you keep making videos I'll keep watching, whatever the setup.
I think this is good news for Wheel of Time. It shows that Amazon is very happy with Donal, and his performance (limited as it was) in S2. I’m so excited for him and hope we see so much more from him as Mat. He was great. And Mat is so much fun.❤ Hoping for all good things for him. WOT totally should have been seen in the Emmys for costumes. Obviously I think they should have all the animations, but costumes were AMAZING. TPTB need to stop ignoring fantasy. Thx WOT UP!
Hey Jon I'm just wondering what is so special about The Lesser Blight in North Seanchan? For a while now I've been pondering why you circled it in blue?
Great info as always Jon! Amazing how many people freak out about "news and rumors" when they never actually watch the original video. I personally really like all of your thoughts, especially those about Donal taking other jobs between seasons. As for the video, I personally like what you've done a lot with the new look! Keep up the great work 🥰
You look great, but you did before too. I think the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and relaxed. I am not sure a slightly sideways posture is the best for that. It's good to have a go at following design advice, but I follow because of what you say and show us. You being comfortable is essential for that.
Great video Jon. Always appreciate the info you provide.One thing...Donal is pronounced like Doh-nal because of the fada over the O. It's not short for Donald!🙂
Thank you, John, another great video! I do like the new look a lot! A couple of suggestions. I would suggest sitting a tad more to the left as I’m looking at the screen, it feels like you’re being crowded a bit by the images you project to your right. My second suggestion is to turn up the brightness a tad, feels like you’re in a darkened room. By the way, your last video was excellent, your explanation was more than clear. Disappointing to hear that some didn’t reach out to you first to clarify what you meant rather than picking up the ball and running in the wrong direction with it. Thank you for all your amazing work on behalf of the WoT community! Cheers, Marcus
HEY! Loving the new look! Personally, I didn’t really care about the way your setting looked or anything. I thought it was homey and humble, and I like that. But this is a pretty good step up! Looking modern and beautiful, absolutely love it! I always love your videos too! Couldn’t survive the wait for the release without them! :)
Love the new video look, Jon. My only suggestion is just tweak your lighting somewhat. Likely more contrast, less ambient light or use full daylight depending on when you film. I’m not a professional about this stuff but this is just my visual opinion as a visual artist.
I like the new layout - but it's your news and analysis that brings me back here, not the way things look. If you're happy with this look, then keep it. If you prefer the older layout, then go back to it. You have my continuing support either way! 😃
From what I’ve read over the years Actors are usually paid X amounts per episode they’re in. Leading characters usually get more $ compared to supporting and established actors get more because they can get more etc.
I’m with you. Audio books do not hold my attention. I get on the internet. Start doing work. Etc. the sound fx might be enough to work for me. I think if we had better voice actors in audio books combined with audio effects - I would totally listen.
opposite here, audio effects distract me from the listening, i want to make things up in my head and not got things other people think it sounds like that.
The new background is nice, audio is a bit echo-y in the beginning, is the ceiling higher? In either case, I watch your channel for you and your content, so whatever works for you is fine with me! 👍🤗 Thanks for doing what you do, so very well!
I like your white board. Plz bring it back! RE: previous video: John I feel you were VERY clear about what you said. I remember placing comments letting those snippers know that they should LISTEN and stop hearing. RE: Soundscape: does it line up with Rosamund Pikes' version too?
Your mic is too far away. it creates a bit of an echo like you are in a metal box or something. The ring light reflection in the map is a distraction and the light is a bit too blue.
Either set is fine. However, that blue-green light over your left shoulder shining on the map is a wee bit visually distracting. Presume it is a light around your camera.
I like your "old" format videos, tell those people to heck off. The main criticism I have though for this video is that non-symmetrical beard is KILLING me. Dude! I had to turn away while watching.
I don't care what your videos look like--I watch them for the content, which is always good.
Same here! Usually only listen to videos while doing other stuff and I appreciate being articulate, sharp and creating great content over visuals. Keep up the good work! ❤
I also saw a few blogs/articles/videos with alarming clickbait titles about the WoT series being canceled using your video as a reference, just hours after it went live. Clicking on just one was enough to know they were probably all click bait. Thank you so much for your great content. I always appreciate your videos. And you are always very clear.
Thank you!
The concept behind that Kickstarter is pretty cool. I also can't focus on audiobooks, but the sample with the backing soundtrack was enjoyable to listen to. I may back the Kickstarter for one book and see if it makes audiobooks usable for me.
I guess I was not paying close enough attention to the picture in your videos because I thought it looked fine before and now! Mostly I'm listening to you while doing other things lol. I really enjoyed hearing more about the Soundscape of Time! I have never supported a kickstarter before, but I just did 😊
Thanks for the updates! The new set looks fine. I'm here for the info, not design. I'll be looking forward to seeing Donal in Young Sherlock. I enjoy stumbling upon WOT cast members in other shows. They are everywhere! Fares Fares was great in The Decameron, young Siuan was in The Irregulars, Siuan's dad had a pretty big role in Warrior Nun, and I even recognized the Accepted who healed breakbone fever in The Woman In The Wall.
I really like your old background with the fireplace and it's ever evolving decorations. It felt more balanced than this iteration and framed your head nicely. Go back! I'm a bit of a news junky and see a lot of backgrounds - the mantle is a classic!
I LOVE THE SOUNDSCAPE please support this people. Use proper headphones while listening it's magic
The blue ring above your head is kinda distracting. I'm assuming it's a reflection of your ring light on the map's frame... but other than that, looks good...
Yeah. No idea how to get rid of that one :S
I didn't notice that until you pointed it out, darn it!
That's what I was going to say. Other than that, I really like the new look!
@@WoTUpIt doesn’t bother me, and I hadn’t even noticed it, but perhaps changing the angle so it doesn’t reflect directly on the glass?
@@jodiz5901 Hah sorry... didn't mean to eye-worm anyone.🤪
Thanks for all the updates. I can't believe folks are upset about Finn. He recently did a play in London's West End. US TV actors frequently filmed movies between seasons. And I did wonder how the cast survived with these long spans between filming. As for your desk and its overall appearance? It's whatever makes you comfortable.
He was so so good in Hadestown! Definitely my favourite portrayal of Orpheus in the history of the show
Thanks for 'calming the farm' Jon! Can't wait for S3. I'm sure it will be just like the books, the third installment brings all the characters and WOT world into full focus and leave people wanting more. How can Amazon and Sony resist? Here's to 14 seasons!
Re the look, I didn't think there was anything wrong with the old one, but I like this too. Know what's more important though? You make good content and tell us interesting stuff with strong analysis. If you keep making videos I'll keep watching, whatever the setup.
Love the new look.
I think this is good news for Wheel of Time. It shows that Amazon is very happy with Donal, and his performance (limited as it was) in S2. I’m so excited for him and hope we see so much more from him as Mat. He was great. And Mat is so much fun.❤
Hoping for all good things for him.
WOT totally should have been seen in the Emmys for costumes. Obviously I think they should have all the animations, but costumes were AMAZING. TPTB need to stop ignoring fantasy.
Thx WOT UP!
Hey Jon I'm just wondering what is so special about The Lesser Blight in North Seanchan? For a while now I've been pondering why you circled it in blue?
Great info as always Jon! Amazing how many people freak out about "news and rumors" when they never actually watch the original video. I personally really like all of your thoughts, especially those about Donal taking other jobs between seasons. As for the video, I personally like what you've done a lot with the new look! Keep up the great work 🥰
You look great, but you did before too. I think the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and relaxed. I am not sure a slightly sideways posture is the best for that. It's good to have a go at following design advice, but I follow because of what you say and show us. You being comfortable is essential for that.
Thank you!! I appreciate it!
Great video Jon. Always appreciate the info you provide.One thing...Donal is pronounced like Doh-nal because of the fada over the O. It's not short for Donald!🙂
Thanks for the info!
Thank you, John, another great video! I do like the new look a lot! A couple of suggestions. I would suggest sitting a tad more to the left as I’m looking at the screen, it feels like you’re being crowded a bit by the images you project to your right. My second suggestion is to turn up the brightness a tad, feels like you’re in a darkened room. By the way, your last video was excellent, your explanation was more than clear. Disappointing to hear that some didn’t reach out to you first to clarify what you meant rather than picking up the ball and running in the wrong direction with it. Thank you for all your amazing work on behalf of the WoT community! Cheers, Marcus
HEY! Loving the new look! Personally, I didn’t really care about the way your setting looked or anything. I thought it was homey and humble, and I like that. But this is a pretty good step up! Looking modern and beautiful, absolutely love it! I always love your videos too! Couldn’t survive the wait for the release without them! :)
Love the new video look, Jon. My only suggestion is just tweak your lighting somewhat. Likely more contrast, less ambient light or use full daylight depending on when you film. I’m not a professional about this stuff but this is just my visual opinion as a visual artist.
I like the new layout - but it's your news and analysis that brings me back here, not the way things look. If you're happy with this look, then keep it. If you prefer the older layout, then go back to it. You have my continuing support either way! 😃
Love the look of the new video! Looking good!
From what I’ve read over the years Actors are usually paid X amounts per episode they’re in. Leading characters usually get more $ compared to supporting and established actors get more because they can get more etc.
I’m with you. Audio books do not hold my attention. I get on the internet. Start doing work. Etc. the sound fx might be enough to work for me. I think if we had better voice actors in audio books combined with audio effects - I would totally listen.
opposite here, audio effects distract me from the listening, i want to make things up in my head and not got things other people think it sounds like that.
Great video! I like the format!
The new background is nice, audio is a bit echo-y in the beginning, is the ceiling higher? In either case, I watch your channel for you and your content, so whatever works for you is fine with me! 👍🤗 Thanks for doing what you do, so very well!
Thank you!!
I like your white board. Plz bring it back! RE: previous video: John I feel you were VERY clear about what you said. I remember placing comments letting those snippers know that they should LISTEN and stop hearing. RE: Soundscape: does it line up with Rosamund Pikes' version too?
The soundscape will initially be timed to Michael and Kate but will quickly be retimed for a second version with Rosamund! :D
🤔waiting for season 2 dvd where is it/ tierd of 1n2 went back to books
Love your videos!!!!
Ty!
Jon, you caused quite a bit of a storm with your last video. Wonder if this one will be as eventful
Your mic is too far away. it creates a bit of an echo like you are in a metal box or something. The ring light reflection in the map is a distraction and the light is a bit too blue.
Kk noted!!!
@@WoTUp 😏Trying to be constructive not mean. Love the show.
Thank you!! @@RPSchonherr
The new look is pretty sweet pal.
I like the new look, but what is the blue circle above your head? It’s a little distracting. Thanks 😊
Either set is fine. However, that blue-green light over your left shoulder shining on the map is a wee bit visually distracting. Presume it is a light around your camera.
I prefer the previous style quite a bit more than this.
So is Nae'blis now the Southern WoT Up!?
I like your "old" format videos, tell those people to heck off. The main criticism I have though for this video is that non-symmetrical beard is KILLING me. Dude! I had to turn away while watching.
Love the new set-up John!