Comments on: #WeekendWatch: Video Progress Report

By: Casey

Casey — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:36:22 +0000

As a software engineer, most of the external progress reports I’ve given are visual and oral, but not necessarily videos. It’s really important to get something concrete in front of customers early in the development of a project because it always reveals either a difference in assumptions between customers and developers or a realization of flaws in the original idea. The result is a change to the project, and it’s always much less trouble and cost if that change happens as early in the project life cycle as possible. This doesn’t necessarily happen with progress report documents, especially when they don’t even include photos. It’s too hard for most people to visualize a product workflow when it’s being described abstractly.

By: Moqi Zhang

Moqi Zhang — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:44:43 +0000

Personally, I think it is a really interesting way to show the progress report using video, but it is not appropriate for every project. Some project is really hard to record a progress and recording the progress will make this work too fussy. In other words, I think the infographic is the best way to create progress report to my client for me. The client can know how much I did recently by few seconds. It is more effective than a video. However, for other projects, it will be a really good method to show progress.

By: Mackenzie Knox

Mackenzie Knox — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 03:22:21 +0000

I think it is important that you mentioned the visual learning aspect. While most of our progress reports utilize visuals, a video connects the physical words and pictures and gives a whole new experience to the audience. It engages them more and can help them better understand the progress through this form of communication.

By: Mariel Jastrebsky

Mariel Jastrebsky — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:20:59 +0000

I personally think doing a video response is one of the most engaging progress reports to do. Obviously, it is only suitable in certain situations, however many people are visual learners and having a video to reference is important. I believe many people can learn from the simple response of someone through a video than through pages of documents that can become confusing if not presented correctly.

By: Danielle Lehman

Danielle Lehman — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:18:13 +0000

Just like what many others already said, to use videos as part of a progress report can be super helpful depending on the type of work it is showing the progression of. In the video it showed that Charlie was progressing and was able to tap the women’s hand with his nose. This video showed a little bit of the progress Charlie has made and soon he will be able to relate that to hitting button for his future owner. I feel like when it comes to the industry of what I want to go into (roadway design), using videos can be helpful to show the client the progress and the changes that were made over time to the design plans.

By: Matthew Erwin

Matthew Erwin — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 06:02:48 +0000

I believe a progress report in the form of a video with commentary is one of the best ways to present your progress. If you present just a documentation, descriptions can become lengthy or details may be dropped in translation. Personally, I find it much easier to follow along and understand someones meaning when I can listen to them speak their mind. Then following up and reading about their progress after gaining an idea of their point of view makes it much easier to understand. Also, a well made video discription (a progress report in this case) means the audience can view it on their own time, and even view it multiple times if need be.

By: Tripp Agnor

Tripp Agnor — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:29:45 +0000

Being able to use videos to document progress is a very effective means of allowing for a visual representation of progress being made in any circumstance. In the construction field, either pictures or videos are used to give an owner or developer a visual representation of progress being made on the project. Without a visual means of allowing others to see progress being made, there is no way other than physically going to the project to see progress. Videos are an effective way to allow people to see progress from either a phone, laptop or any other kind of mobile device that supports video streaming or sharing. Also, pertaining to the Today Show video, I have the same kind of black lab and it reminded me of my dog.

By: Josh Detwiler

Josh Detwiler — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:15:14 +0000

I know an indie game developer who puts out frequent progress report videos in addition to his changelogs that he announces on his website. I haven’t played his game in probably 2-3 years, but I still watch his videos in support of his ongoing development (I think he probably monetizes it on YouTube). His videos have made his game hugely successful. Beta players haven’t disappeared from boredom because he keeps effectively demonstrating progress on his game and where he’s going with it. It’s essentially that he’s keeping people’s interest even if they’re not invested in playing his debug builds. It’s impressive too: he has 2 million subscribers. Video progress reports can be very effective for the right purpose.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 11:42:14 +0000

I think it’s so important to use video as a tool to show progress–some projects need to be seen for people to understand what exactly has been completed. It’s not practical in our project–writing a report–but things that are done that include physical aspects are perfect. I personally find it much more informative and exciting to watch a progress video than it is to just read a report. It’s similar to have grades be done over video: seeing and hearing really helps to emphasize the points that could only be read in a report. I think the next time I have a project that works with this medium, I may have to try it!