I am doing some research for a journal article on remote demonstrations for local chapters/clubs, specifically the experiences woodturners have had with the organizational aspect: Costs, timeframe, quality, benefits/drawbacks.
I am looking for viewpoints from demonstrators as well as viewers. Thanks!
Looking forward to your article.
Trent Bosch was the first I had heard of doing a remote demo in 2014?
Lyle Jamieson did his first one soon after Trent. The process has matured a great deal since. A lot of credit goes to Alan Zenreich for sharing his knowledge through symposium presentations and through the lucent woodturners.
Cons
Miss pre meeting interactions with club members
Miss opportunities to get wood or tools from members
No raffles
No opportunity to hold pieces from other turners
No donuts
Can’t shop at the meetings held in woodcraft stores etc.
Don’t get to host the visiting turners
No pre or post meeting dinners
No jokes from the audience either in the business meeting or the demo
Demonstrator do not interact with the audience over the internet like they do in person
Clubs may not get a dvd for their library.
Limited to view on the screen.
Club videographers don’t get to contribute or practice.
Don’t hear the cutting sound of the tools.
Pros
Set up and Clean up is faster
Chairs more comfortable
Saves room rent for some clubs
No waiting for the person with the building key.
Plenty of parking if you are late.
No itchy eyes from wood dust on the drive home
No driving
Big name turners more affordable
Video is often better coordinated.
Distant members can visit.
Demonstrators don’t leave anything at home
Equipment like compressors, sand blast cabinets, bandsaws, drill presses, vacuum pumps…. More easily available.
Power points and video clips easily incorporated.