Today my moan is going to be about tatting videos.
I've seen some pretty dreadful ones and some really good ones but there are videos that I feel are going a 'step too far'. Now what do I mean by that?
I appreciate (and use) the videos that show a technique and there are many of those which are very helpful particularly to new tatters who want to learn the 'dreaded' flip etc.
A slight digression here as I don't know why I call it 'dreaded' as to a mere 13 year old (a looooooong time ago) the flip was so obvious. Anyway most of the videos 'out there' on the interwebs are great and it gives the viewer many angles on how to do certain techniques.
What I'm most concerned with is the new move towards videoing and posting patterns. First of all the designer of the (probably) originally written pattern needs to be asked for permission or it could be called a copyright theft if no permission is given.
But that's NOT what concerns me most. I'm wondering that if this method of sharing patterns becomes a popular way of passing them on - won't it make us lazy? Just sit and do what's on the screen? No thinking required? The only thing against this method of pattern sharing is the constant need to drop shuttles to rewind and replay.
Let's face it we've all got a BC3 which needs regular exercising and stretching so if a pattern is written and illustrated then surely that shouldn't need to be made into a video - it'll make us all lazy if that becomes the norm.
Just a picture to cheer up the blog post!!!
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Personally I'd much rather follow written instructions than keep rewinding a video, even for many techniques, but I guess different methods suit different people. 'Dreaded' because I couldn't figure it out from the diagrams I had and had to wait until I found someone to show me the flip. No videos around in 1978!
I’m glad you’ve written about this today. I have noticed this trend too, and I dislike patterns being presented in this way. I can’t sit in front of a screen for the required time, and it annoys me to the extent that I haven’t bothered with any if the admittedly lively new patterns on YouTube.
Techniques are ver useful. I have been glued to a couple of crocheting explanations this afternoon as I learn to make something new.
Diagrams with written explanations on paper is what I prefer! Books.
Back in 1956 when gran and I learned to tat the ‘flip’ wasn’t easily seen even in the tatting leaflets, Jane. Must admit I like some of the technique videos but others are just not clear enough.
What worries me, Maureen is that a video of a pattern, even if the copyright owner is acknowledged, the origins will sort of get ‘lost’ in time and eventually it will be assumed that the person who did the video also designed the pattern. I can’t conceive how tedious it must be to try and follow a video to tat a pattern. Give the brain some exercise - I say!!! Like you I prefer diagrams and written instructions and never tackle diagram only designs.
Diagrams are my favorite way to look at patterns, but the written instructions often help me with the diagrams. I mostly use the videos to learn a new technique. I don't think I have the patience to sit with my computer on my lap to tat an entire pattern!
Personally, Diane, unless the pattern is very simple I can’t see how diagram only patterns are fathomed out!!! Some don’t even tell the tatter where to start!!! Give me old fashioned written ones with lotsa diagrams any day.
I totally agree, Jane! Videos are needed that demonstrate different techniques and techniques. But if the master shows the entire process of creating a product from start to finish, we will become lazy, of course.
Thanks for your comment, FariyLaceAndMore. Laziness is a modern ‘disease’.
I'm much too impatient to watch a video instead of read a pattern. Same goes for cooking recipes.
I’m the same too, Martha!!
I am a teacher in my day job. I am a tatting designer and video maker. I have recorded technique videos. I have also recorded pattern videos (for my original patterns only) to go along with my written/diagram pattern. Do I expect that every tatter will want the video tutorial, no, but I do know that it will make a difference for some (I've gotten feedback that it has) and that's why I created it. There are many different learning modalities and some do better with auditory combined with visual. I don't think that makes them lazy. In fact, I feel it is a modern day twist to apprenticeship, following along with someone who has done what I desire to learn. So I appreciate that pattern videos aren't for you (and agree that they should only be made with the pattern designer's permission), but I also feel that they have their place as a learning aid.
Maybe an aid but not a replacement surely?
I've created it as an aid, but I won't fault a tatter that chooses to tat from just the video (or just the diagram or just the written pattern). Choice is a great thing when learning.
I agree, Natalie, choice is good but my concern is that the person who is doing videos doesn’t use other people’s copyrighted designs as then it will quickly be assumed that the intellectual property of those designs is hers. So much gets lost over a short time and this is my biggest worry. From your comment I assume that you’ve done a video of your own design to go along with the original diagram/written pattern? That makes sense to me but I’m more bothered about people using other people’s work and making videos.
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