Recently I've been thinking a bit about what makes a good fishing video, and while there is, of course, no specific formula to creating a 'good' video, I've come to realise that all good videos have one thing in common: and that is it allows the audience to experience fishing first-hand. With this notion in mind, It becomes easier to analyse why your videos are so ingenious. You are somewhat able to urge the viewer to fit your exact mental perspective in the video and have a genuine experience of actually fishing, rather than a much more hollow experience of simply watching someone else fishing. From what I can see, you employ a variety of different strategies to achieve this. For example, your thumbnails and title are usually quite obscure, never explicitly 'spoiling' what you catch (with exceptions when you catch something insane). This way, any catch or discovery that comes up in the video becomes new and exciting for the viewer. However, you do reveal right at the beginning what you are planning on targetting - kingfish in the case. This sets up high expectations for the viewer, where the only way to find out whether or not the expectations were fulfilled is through waiting - simulating the exciting uncertainty of actual fishing. You also spend a lot of time showcasing the environment or the historical background of your locations, further drawing the viewers into your fishing trip by familiarising them with your spot. This strategy is a lot harder to master than the one previously mentioned, but from what I can see, the amount of time you spend showing fishing action is often shorter than the amount of time you spend setting the scene. I used to think that the more action a vid consisted of the better, but now I know that this is definitely not the case. Of course, vids high in action could be more exhilarating to watch, and sometimes too many landscape shots could make the viewer feel like the vid is dragging on; however, it is important to utilise these shots to establish a sense of the passage of time. When we go on fishing trips, especially land-based ones, it is evident that we have to drive long distances and endure lengthy periods of waiting time all for that short but thrilling moment of a big hookup. Waiting is 100% a part of fishing, and your long presentation of the environment concretises this waiting concept to further allow the audience to experience that first-hand experience. Emphasis is often placed on 'getting there' which strengthens the experience of 'being there.' Your use of time-lapses is also a great way of showing time passing without boring whoever watching; but either way, the expectations set up in the process will motivate the viewer to finish the vid. Whether its the gruelingly long night, or the tranquility of a misty morning, all these scenes are expertly presented to invoke each viewer's personal connotations, without the distraction of excessive and/or unfitting music to break this illusion. More vids should be like these, where the ultimate goal is not (just) to show off your catch, but to bring the watcher with you on your adventure. Only complaint is that the vids are too short, and that there are some technical issues, but your direction is genius. The time and effort you spend to gather this abundance of useful material is definitely appreciated by all viewers. Well played mate.
WOW. Only just seen this.? Your a hell of a writer mate.!!! Thanks soo much for taking the time to write such a supportive 'Essay'. Never analysed what I do but now that I can read about it, I think your right! I wouldn't describe the direction as genius though, ... I'd have a lot more subscribers if it was lol... Have to get you out there with me for a collaboration youtube fishing event..... a real landbased goat mission ha ha!
Yeah the east coast has been firing hard. To date there has been so much bait around in the Manukau harbour, the Kingfish have been spoiled for choice, making them a bit more difficult to target.
@@DarkmoonAngler I was at the right spot at the right time last wk and got my pb on the kayak on the manukau. Was out for 25 min, 15 minute battle and then had to come up with a plan to get him in, no gaf and no net, but probably wouldn't be able to get it in net anyway as to big.it so nerve racking when you have them right beside you but you just cant scoop them in and hope that the hook dont slip and the line break. Only had 20lb line
@@DarkmoonAngler didn't weigh but measured 920mm. A fatty barrel. An educated guess would be about 13kilo. Two 300mm kahawai/ mullet in tummy. Couldn't tell from stomach acid. Just looked like 2 whole cooked fish. My last one was just under 900mm last yr and got broken off by some monsters that my Penn with over 12 kilo drag had absolutely no effect
@@DarkmoonAngler also keen to head out on the kayaks if your ever keen bro. If the kings are around you have alot more piece of mind getting them in on the kayak as not so much foul ground. Just really hard getting them into the kayak. Most I get off the rocks but 50% of.the time I get broken off on rocks . Got.good knowledge of where I go now and try and steer them out of the danger zones but not always successful. Last king was taken in about 6mtr of water. One before that about 700mm of water
It was there that I saw a kingfish scene that made me buy the gopro I use now. Pack of BIG kings in knee deep water after one grey eye mullet. Was Insanely spectacular but I was the only one who saw it. Was what inspired me to keep a gopro on my head whenever I'm fishing.
Cool informative vids you always upload mate! and is a nice watch during these locked down days!
Cheers mate. Stay safe.
Recently I've been thinking a bit about what makes a good fishing video, and while there is, of course, no specific formula to creating a 'good' video, I've come to realise that all good videos have one thing in common: and that is it allows the audience to experience fishing first-hand. With this notion in mind, It becomes easier to analyse why your videos are so ingenious. You are somewhat able to urge the viewer to fit your exact mental perspective in the video and have a genuine experience of actually fishing, rather than a much more hollow experience of simply watching someone else fishing.
From what I can see, you employ a variety of different strategies to achieve this. For example, your thumbnails and title are usually quite obscure, never explicitly 'spoiling' what you catch (with exceptions when you catch something insane). This way, any catch or discovery that comes up in the video becomes new and exciting for the viewer. However, you do reveal right at the beginning what you are planning on targetting - kingfish in the case. This sets up high expectations for the viewer, where the only way to find out whether or not the expectations were fulfilled is through waiting - simulating the exciting uncertainty of actual fishing.
You also spend a lot of time showcasing the environment or the historical background of your locations, further drawing the viewers into your fishing trip by familiarising them with your spot. This strategy is a lot harder to master than the one previously mentioned, but from what I can see, the amount of time you spend showing fishing action is often shorter than the amount of time you spend setting the scene. I used to think that the more action a vid consisted of the better, but now I know that this is definitely not the case. Of course, vids high in action could be more exhilarating to watch, and sometimes too many landscape shots could make the viewer feel like the vid is dragging on; however, it is important to utilise these shots to establish a sense of the passage of time. When we go on fishing trips, especially land-based ones, it is evident that we have to drive long distances and endure lengthy periods of waiting time all for that short but thrilling moment of a big hookup. Waiting is 100% a part of fishing, and your long presentation of the environment concretises this waiting concept to further allow the audience to experience that first-hand experience. Emphasis is often placed on 'getting there' which strengthens the experience of 'being there.' Your use of time-lapses is also a great way of showing time passing without boring whoever watching; but either way, the expectations set up in the process will motivate the viewer to finish the vid. Whether its the gruelingly long night, or the tranquility of a misty morning, all these scenes are expertly presented to invoke each viewer's personal connotations, without the distraction of excessive and/or unfitting music to break this illusion.
More vids should be like these, where the ultimate goal is not (just) to show off your catch, but to bring the watcher with you on your adventure.
Only complaint is that the vids are too short, and that there are some technical issues, but your direction is genius. The time and effort you spend to gather this abundance of useful material is definitely appreciated by all viewers. Well played mate.
WOW. Only just seen this.? Your a hell of a writer mate.!!! Thanks soo much for taking the time to write such a supportive 'Essay'. Never analysed what I do but now that I can read about it, I think your right! I wouldn't describe the direction as genius though, ... I'd have a lot more subscribers if it was lol... Have to get you out there with me for a collaboration youtube fishing event..... a real landbased goat mission ha ha!
Awesome flick bro, they are everywhere at the mo and quite big I might add. Looking forward to part 2
Yeah the east coast has been firing hard. To date there has been so much bait around in the Manukau harbour, the Kingfish have been spoiled for choice, making them a bit more difficult to target.
@@DarkmoonAngler I was at the right spot at the right time last wk and got my pb on the kayak on the manukau. Was out for 25 min, 15 minute battle and then had to come up with a plan to get him in, no gaf and no net, but probably wouldn't be able to get it in net anyway as to big.it so nerve racking when you have them right beside you but you just cant scoop them in and hope that the hook dont slip and the line break. Only had 20lb line
@@mattharrison9550 Lucky you mate. Seen packs in the 10-15kg size and one bunch that would have been 15-20kg size. What did yours go?
@@DarkmoonAngler didn't weigh but measured 920mm. A fatty barrel. An educated guess would be about 13kilo. Two 300mm kahawai/ mullet in tummy. Couldn't tell from stomach acid. Just looked like 2 whole cooked fish. My last one was just under 900mm last yr and got broken off by some monsters that my Penn with over 12 kilo drag had absolutely no effect
@@DarkmoonAngler also keen to head out on the kayaks if your ever keen bro. If the kings are around you have alot more piece of mind getting them in on the kayak as not so much foul ground. Just really hard getting them into the kayak. Most I get off the rocks but 50% of.the time I get broken off on rocks . Got.good knowledge of where I go now and try and steer them out of the danger zones but not always successful. Last king was taken in about 6mtr of water. One before that about 700mm of water
Such a cool video. Awesome underwater footage. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed Danny. Thanks for commenting
Tika Awesome editing bro shucks been years since ive been there , fished the wharf and spot 4 just around the rocks got some horse ky there
It was there that I saw a kingfish scene that made me buy the gopro I use now. Pack of BIG kings in knee deep water after one grey eye mullet. Was Insanely spectacular but I was the only one who saw it. Was what inspired me to keep a gopro on my head whenever I'm fishing.
Ive never walked out to that marker post mate, another great vid,cheers.
Thanks. If you do, watch your step, very slippery.
Mean vid... Keep em coming
cheers m8, editing part 2 now.
gr8 underwater footage. glad i was able to get a kingfish off cornwallis b4 the lockdown
Gona be bouncing off the walls for a fish before this lockdown ends....
Nice Video bro. Waiting for the 2nd part^^ the Kingfish scene in the beginning was really cool;) Stay safe
You stay safe too bro...
Yeeeooow!
I remember