So according to me, when I watch a youtube video tutorial on how to build something, the video shows one 1 hour and 48 minutes, but how long does it really take me to get it done?

Answer 1

The amount of time it takes you to complete a project based on a YouTube tutorial can vary significantly based on several factors:

1. **Complexity of the Project**: More complex projects with intricate steps will naturally take longer to complete.
2. **Your Skill Level**: If you're a beginner, you might need more time to understand and implement each step compared to someone with more experience.
3. **Preparation Time**: Gathering materials, tools, and setting up your workspace can add additional time.
4. **Pacing**: You might need to pause, rewind, or rewatch parts of the video for better comprehension. Some steps may require more attention and care.
5. **Unforeseen Challenges**: Issues might arise that the tutorial does not cover, and troubleshooting these problems can take extra time.
6. **Distractions and Breaks**: Taking breaks or dealing with interruptions can extend the time required to complete the project.

On average, many people find that it takes significantly longer than the duration of the video to complete a project. If the tutorial is 1 hour and 48 minutes, it wouldn’t be unusual for the actual project to take several hours, or even a full day, depending on the factors mentioned above.

It's a good idea to allow yourself plenty of time, be patient, and enjoy the process of learning and creating.

Answer 2

alr lets say it takes me 5 or 10 seconds for each part the dude instructs me to do, and I'm really focused on the build, how long will I get it done?

Answer 3

If you're able to follow along with each instruction in the tutorial within about 5 to 10 seconds per step, and assuming you can maintain this level of focus and efficiency throughout the entire project, you can estimate the total time more precisely.

For the sake of illustration, let's break it down:

1. **Video Duration**: 1 hour and 48 minutes equals 108 minutes.
2. **Average Task Time**: Let's assume that on average it takes you 7.5 seconds per step (the mid-point between 5 and 10 seconds).

First, let's convert 7.5 seconds into minutes:
- 7.5 seconds = 7.5 / 60 minutes = 0.125 minutes

Now, let’s estimate the number of steps:
- If you assume the video demonstrates a new step approximately every 30 seconds (purely speculative, as this can vary widely depending on the video content), then in a 108-minute video, you'd have about:
- 108 minutes / 0.5 minutes per step = 216 steps.

Now, multiplying the number of steps by the time per step:
- 216 steps × 0.125 minutes per step = 27 minutes.

Adding this to the video duration, assuming no pausing and precise adherence:
- 108 minutes (video duration) + 27 minutes (time for executing each step) = 135 minutes, or 2 hours and 15 minutes.

This simplified calculation assumes that:
- You have all materials and tools readily available.
- You follow the video’s instructions seamlessly without needing to pause or backtrack.
- You encounter no unexpected difficulties or complexities.

In a more practical scenario, additional factors such as setting up, troubleshooting, and minor delays are likely to occur. A realistic approach would be to add a buffer to account for these. So, instead of 2 hours and 15 minutes, it may take closer to 2.5 to 3 hours to complete the project comfortably.

Answer 4

lets say if a video was 40 or 50 minutes long, how logng would it take me?

Answer 5

Let's apply a similar method to estimate the time it would take to complete a project based on a video that is 40 or 50 minutes long.

### For a 40-minute video:

1. **Video Duration**: 40 minutes
2. **Average Task Time**: 7.5 seconds per step (as previously assumed)

Let's calculate the number of steps:
- If the video demonstrates a new step approximately every 30 seconds:
- 40 minutes / 0.5 minutes per step = 80 steps

Time to execute instructions per step:
- 80 steps × 0.125 minutes per step = 10 minutes

Adding this to the video duration:
- 40 minutes (video duration) + 10 minutes (time for executing each step) = 50 minutes

### For a 50-minute video:

1. **Video Duration**: 50 minutes
2. **Average Task Time**: 7.5 seconds per step

Calculating the number of steps:
- 50 minutes / 0.5 minutes per step = 100 steps

Time to execute instructions per step:
- 100 steps × 0.125 minutes per step = 12.5 minutes

Adding this to the video duration:
- 50 minutes (video duration) + 12.5 minutes (time for executing each step) = 62.5 minutes (or 1 hour and 2.5 minutes)

### Adding Practical Considerations:

For more practical and realistic estimates, you should add some buffer time for setup, minor distractions, and potential troubleshooting:

- **For a 40-minute video**:
- Realistic time: 50 minutes + 10-15 minutes buffer = 1 hour to 1 hour 5 minutes

- **For a 50-minute video**:
- Realistic time: 62.5 minutes + 10-15 minutes buffer = 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes

These additional minutes should help you account for any small delays or necessary adjustments you might encounter during the project.