I personally I believe, you need to talk a *tiny* bit slower, and have some pauses between sentences, it's like you're in a rush. Have subtitles when you say something important because it emphasizes your words. Great editing, keep that up. Have more moments like the one in 4:10 - 4:13. Try to inject more comedy, it's a nice comedic break from the seriousness of the narration (but don't stray from your serious style, it suits you.) Have a little more excitement in your voice And last but not least (and this is just a personal opinion others may like it) pick more lighthearted, cheerful like music, this last one isn't very important, it's how personally id like it more so take it with a pinch of salt. I'm very glad you are branching out, you were already one of my favorite creators and seeing you on something other that eu4 is a refreshing. Also for reference, i'm a singer/actor and your voice has great possibilities for narration. I wish you the best and nothing but improvement and success.
Great overview, although I was curious to hear about how each major kingdom joined the unified Italy, so you could have gone into more detail on that part
Glad to see you branching out and trying a new format. EU4 is great but much more limited compared to what you can do with this channel. Looking forwards to seeing where this goes and the sort of content you'll be putting out in the future.
as Italian in very proud that you choose our country for your first video, i'm super exited to see more content like this as an history passionate.Great Video!
I liked the organised ideas and the context provided, as well as the visual support (maps and pictures) but I'd love to see more details, specially of the geography, the economic situation and, in this case, the linguistic challenge faced. It might become a bit longer or need to be split in several videos but I'd rather watch more videos per topic if they go deeper.
Hi RedHawk - absolute love this new video and the concept of this new channel. So excited to see you branch out from EU4 and create more of the kind of content that you're really passionate. I would love to see more from this channel on whatever topic you pick. The main feedback I have is that I would love to see a few more case studies in places to back claims you make in the video. For example - *why* was Victor Emannuel II such a symbol of unification? What were some specific examples of Garibaldi's support overseas (like in South America which you mention)? I think that kind of thing could add extra flavour to an excellent and concise narrative. Well done again and can't wait to see what's next - best of luck!
If I could add some constructive thoughts, I’d love to see some references, maybe on the description, or in the comments. Also, Garibaldi is a big hero here in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil, because of his leadership during the Ragamuffin War between Brazil and the gaúcho separatists.
I’m really glad you’re branching out and I want to encourage you too keep going. I’d definitely like to see more history videos from you in the future. All in all this is a good first attempt, but there is definitely room for improvement. I hope the following criticisms are constructive and helpful to you. The section titles were kind of jarring with the soft piano harshly cutting to silence and a completely black screen. Consider having the piano continue though the title or at least arrange it where the piano has a natural stop. Likewise, a completely black screen could work for your title, but maybe having more then a black screen would be even better. I feel like I was a bit lost in a few parts with regard to the progression of the Italian region. I think it was mostly the fact that you explained some things outside of chronological order. For instance, I really liked how you explained the Red Shirt invasion of Sicily. However, you explained it in the beginning in the “Key Figures” section. I think I would have been able to follow the story of Italy better if you had simply introduced us to the key figures in the beginning then told us what they did chronologically as part of the story rather then listing their achievements at the beginning. In the same light, if you want to talk at length about how our characters are seen today you might consider putting that in the end. Again, I’m glad to see you branching out and I look forward to watching your next video.
Maybe I am just too used to proper long-form videos on history, but I kept wondering about the challenges they faced, like what dialect they picked, why they picked it, what they needed to give up to gain the french alliance (I noticed that the savoyan part got smaller in the map of the fully united italy) etc. All in all a very nice summary though.
Yeah I know what you’re talking about, but I don’t really have the goal of getting that specific about a topic like this. I feel like it alianates a morw causal audience. Hopefully you still found it entertaining!
@@TheBirdsEyeReport I did, because despite my preference for long form videos, their length has forced me to only well informed about a select few topics, so having a nice summary like that allows me to broaden my knowledge base instead of just deepening it.
The dialect picked was that of the intellectuals of the time, defined more clearly by Alessandro Manzoni, famous italian author of "the Betrothed" The choice was this simply because it was the literary language, and it had been chosen by the 1500s What did Italy give up for the French alliance? In short, Savoy and Nice Other challenges? The Italian army was bad, so Italy had to be carried by Napoleon and Prussia; Sardinia wanted to get the entirety of the Papal State but France was against it; basically noone wanted unification after obtaining it, as Piedmontese rule was really bad to anyone and it pretended to be superior, so noone liked the new government; Italy was still very rural, so there was very little industrialisation (we see any proper industrialisation with Mussolini, which is a fair bit away); Italy remained a very weak power that relied on its allies, and Austria-Hungary wasn't a good one (there was a lot of tension, as you may expect)
Expanding what @@tuluppampam said. The language chosen was 15th century Tuscan, the tongue of Maquiavello and Da Vinci, that was well established in literature and also prestigious. As it was from (almost) central Italy it was similar enough to many other languages in the north as well as Neapolitan and Umbrian in the South so it was easier to implement. There was no real linguistic solution for the Sards and Sicilians and little for the Lombards since their languages were much more different. On the matter of land, they had to forfeit the transalpine lands, like Savoi and Chambéry as well as Nize in order to secure continued French support, and since the transalpine population had more in common with France than Italy and they'd get much further into Lombardy and Veneto with the deal they gambled it. In the end they got their Kingdom of Italy out of the fragmented States and the decaying Empires. North out of Austria, South out of Spain and center out little states and the Pope.
Enjoyable video. I think many of us would appreciate a short bibliography and/or further reading section in the video description. I am curious what sources you used to create the video. I am curious what sources you ised in your clearly extensive research on this. Also, i think that anyone who enjoyed this video amd wants to dif into the topic even more (even though you will move on to something else in the next video) would probably enjoy the BBC In Our Time podcast episode on Garibaldi and the Risorgimento and would also enjoy rhe fairly long section about Italian unification on Mike Duncan's podcast Revolutions.
I am Italian, and I really appreciated the video. I just want to give you a suggestion, I think you are really good at speaking so I would like to see longer videos explaining more in detail the argument. Good luck for the future.
Italian here. I quite enjoyes the video, surely well researched for the format. The only criticism I could give is that personally I don't love focusing topics instead of time periods, I feel like jumbing back and forward in time makes things a bit confused, and causes a bit of unavoidable repetition. This is inly my personal opinion though, so take it lightly!
Pretty good start! Here are a few things that stand out to me as easy fixes: -The transitions between sections felt a little clunky somehow. Not exactly sure how to fix it, but I think not cutting the sound fully off would lead to a firmer transition, as well as starting the sound effect earlier. -You’re still finding your narration voice and that’s okay! I would try to differentiate a bit more from the EU4 voice when narrating. I know it’s hard, but I think it would be more compelling if you used something close to your natural voice (the one you introduce the video channel in) rather than the current narration voice. I would also slow down the narration and leave more pauses to differentiate sections. -This one’s bigger, but I would think more about the why and less about the what of the history you’ve presenting. In general, it’s probably safe to assume that a large part of your audience in this niche area has heard about Italian Unification and the key players. Some interesting questions I would have liked answered that get to more of the why are: 1) How did Italy get divided in the first place? 2) How different were the Italians in different areas? 3) Who were some of the counter voices? Why did unification win out? Were there larger economic forces rather than simple sentimental ones? Overall great work. Things like this take a massive amount of time and experimentation. I’ll be watching to see where you go from here!
Nice first video. It is clear you have invested a lot of effort on this one. It looks good! I like the fact the your have used plenty of paintings on it. It adds a touch of class. As a fine artist myself, I do approve. But I’d recommend to add , at least as a side note, the opposing viewpoint of the phenom you are studying. Garibaldi is also view as extremely anti catholic, brutal in battle and reckless against civilian casualties. It would be nice to see a broader perspective, at least of the main characters. But keep up the good work!
Great video. Only criticism i have is that i'd like some sort of frame. It could be done by adding a simple timeline that aids the visualization of the events and the chronology of it all. Could also be achieved using graphics / info text etc etc throughout which aligns us with what is happening (think sort of a summary that either brings us back to the thread you're making or bringing it to the forefront) Looking forward to more videos on this channel!
Your voice makes anything enjoyable to listen to, but if my history teacher did his job as well as you, many more people would be interested in history. Very well done, nice first vid hawk!
Really liked the video. I enjoyed how you hit all the key points in a short video. It was also very easy to listen to and understand. My only real complaints are the transitions. They feel a bit abrupt, but that’s nothing you can’t fix with more experience with this type of video. I personally would like to see a greater variety in background music. I’m very excited to see this channel grow and expand! Here’s hoping Raid or Squarespace soon notices the talent on display here!
Constructive criticism (ignore if you want to and keep in mind I am just a dumb viewer who watches a lot of yt and sometimes your eu4 videos AND want to see you continue with this) I feel like a lot of the topic is interesting, but I need a reason to care. When someone clicks the title "The unification of italy" you can assume they already know that it was some unification but thats the entire intro. By the first minute im probably already gone because I learned nothing that the title doesnt tell me. One of the things you do in the EU4 videos is upfront a couple of seconds of something weird or crazy happening which enhances the buildup for when it actually happens which wasn't really done here. Could make a bigger deal out of stuff like france owning half of italy or try to draw a narrative around this and tell a story or give situation about it
Very solid video. Looking forward to see where you go, if you choose to, with this channel. I hope to see your own unique tone develop. I think you d let your own jokes through a bit more. I had to chuckle at the advisors one.
Sweet sweet video, RH!! It is really endearing to see your passion put in these videos, plus all the history lesson you give us! Great project, I hope you may create many many videos like this!!
this makes me wanna play victoria so bad. btw i love that you made a new channel, i really liked your eu4 content and im glad i can be a part of this brand new channel
Garibaldi is also very famous in Brazil for fighting in the Ragamuffin War (for those familiar with Victoria), a local revolt I'm Rio Grande do Sul against the Brazilian Imperial government, where he met his wife, the Brazilian Anita (not the singer lol). If you ever see him being called "Hero of Two Worlds", now you know why.
I thought this was going to be a Victoria 3 playthrough when I was saw the thumbnail. I was surprised to see this wasn't the usual channel. I'm interested to see how this channel will go.
There's a lesson for us all here. Napoleon took all of Italy in rapid succession and got coalitioned, while Sardinia-Piedmont got espionage ideas and an improve relations advisor. Always manage your AE properly!
Great first video! As a historian I can say Garibaldi is one of ~those~ historical figures who makes any summary of his life seem incomplete. He fought for the farrapo-republicans in Brazil during the Ragamuffin War (he is really quite a popular figure here in Brazil) and for the colorados in Uruguay and Argentina during the Great War. He also visited New York, Constantinople, Central America, Northen Africa, Russia and them some. By the 1860's (even before the unification war) he was probably the best known "Revolutionary for Hire" in the world. He also was one of the organizers of the First Communist International in 1864. Just a guy living his best life, I guess. Anyways, congrats on starting your new channel, man!
Good work. Don’t be afraid to make these as long or as short as they need to be. The documentary crowd loves long-form stuff with plenty of relevant details!
AYO WHAT I subbed to this a while back I think and didn't realise it was you redhawk when I saw the thumbnail, great video though, keep these going super fun!! About to binge all of these
This was a good overview! It has been a long time since I took a history class and it was nice to re-learn some old things and learn some new things as well. It was about the right length (15 minutes) to cover the topic while still being short enough that I could watch it while eating my lunch. I'm looking forward to more videos from you.
Great video. A good mix of easily digestible information and some humor. Not bad as a first. ❤ One criticism i have to make is that I found the cuts between the main chapters of the video a bit too abrupt, especially between the different musical tracks, and could use a fade in editing. Take it as constructive criticism. Love you mate, hope you succed in your new adventure. ❤
Hey RedHawk, I think you did a fantastic job with your first Bird's Eye Report! The unification of Italy is a really interesting topic, and I feel that you did a really good job covering the history of this event. However, the transitions could definitely be smoother. Looking forward to watching this channel grow and evolve!
Good shit my man! That was a solid first video. If you're willing to take some advice, I think you could've expanded a bit about the nations involved in the wars of independence, the subsequent actions of the Pope following the annexation of Rome etc. Don't be afraid to make the videos a little bit longer, these topics are interesting and you're a good narrator! I wish you luck in the new channel.
For your first video on this channel I think it was a great video and you gave a short and fast overview of the unification of Italy. It is way better then watching a 6 hour documentary and dying of boredom. My only feedback is the video is great but you do talk quite fast so viewers might miss something :) I'm glad you got to make this channel and follow your passion and I'm excited for the new content from you.
A good first video. I like that you still kept some of your own humor and style in this and no doubt as you become more comfortable with this type of content we'll get more of that. I will say though that the transitions felt a bit abrupt, specifically sound wise. Loved it overall and looking forward to the next ones!
this video is very good, but i thinks there are two things that could be done better: - when introducting a figure maybe give his name and surname in text on the screen, it easier to follow later who are you talking about - It all sounds like it is made from AI. it feels so rigid, like making presentation to school
Giuseppe Garibaldi is a hero in South America not just because or his role in Italy independence, but he actually fought in South America. He escaped Italy when he was wuite young and joined a Southern Brazilian Separatist movement. Later on, he'd travel to Argentine and Uruguay and fight there too. So he was already an experienced general by that time. He'd make for an interesting video by himself. He's called a Hero of Two Worlds.
i LOVE these types of videos, glad that you expanded your videos. this channel will be much fun for us and i think for you as well, i wish you the best hawk
Nice video man. To avoid repeating the aesthetic / structural advice others already gave, I'd just make a more "meta" comment: history is usually made more interesting, meaningful, and even fun by examining it from a materialistic point of view rather than through the perspective of "Great men". If you can find a historian that is materialist, don't hesitate to ask them for references of books / articles / podcasts / videos to check out on a given subject, or if they've got half an hour to info dump a ton of stuff you can read up on later - they're usually passionate about their work!
Great video Hawk! I've been pretty fascinated with this era of history and was meaning to learn more about Italy so I appreciate the vid. Really cool to see you branch out
Great video, Hawk! Hope you'll continue this format! Really loved EU4 fragments as an illustration. The length of the video is also good. Not too long, not too short. Can't wait to see your new videos.
I'm super excited for these videos! If I may suggest something though, I think that making the video in a form of telling a story instead of just going over more individual bits (like key figured, etc) would make it much more interesting to watch :)
I'd add the used bibliography in description of the video. Another thing would be to use less styles of editing such as mixing countryballs, modern gifs and maps (maybe too much changes). Overall, really enjoyed the video and I hope you continue doing them
loving the new channel! you got a great style of presenting things that also really shines through in the EU4 content but i loove hearing it in this historical context! (also if you ever need music for this channel hit me up
7:32 Garibaldi lived in South America 12 years, took part in several conflicts there. Became a fleet admiral in separatist Rio-Grandense republic. Not surprising that he was famous in that region
Glad to see you trying something new. I'm sure a bunch of others will have some suggestions, but here's my two cents: Your video was a bit repetitious and it was hard to establish a clear timeline of events. As an example, you mentioned Mazzini's political maneuvers with France multiple times. I think you could cut out some of that but then add in some others parts of the story such as (1) Sardinia-Piedmont joining the Crimean War on the side of France to improve relations, (2) the acquisition/annexation of north-central Italian states (i.e. Florence, Parma, etc.), and (3) the annexation of Venice, which was one of the last holdouts and an economically significant region. You could also maybe go into more detail about how the pope fit into all of this. There was obviously some conflict there considering that Italy is quite Catholic.
I love these types of videos and I'm glad that you are branching into it. With use of dates, motivations, and other details to paint a better picture. Some of the transitions could use some polish, but for this being the first one I think you did a great job!
This was a great video! I learned a lot, but I do think that the video could be better if you talked a little slower at times. Besides that it was great!
First video on the channel everyone! Let me know what you think!
I personally I believe,
you need to talk a *tiny* bit slower, and have some pauses between sentences, it's like you're in a rush.
Have subtitles when you say something important because it emphasizes your words.
Great editing, keep that up.
Have more moments like the one in 4:10 - 4:13. Try to inject more comedy, it's a nice comedic break from the seriousness of the narration (but don't stray from your serious style, it suits you.)
Have a little more excitement in your voice
And last but not least (and this is just a personal opinion others may like it) pick more lighthearted, cheerful like music, this last one isn't very important, it's how personally id like it more so take it with a pinch of salt.
I'm very glad you are branching out, you were already one of my favorite creators and seeing you on something other that eu4 is a refreshing. Also for reference, i'm a singer/actor and your voice has great possibilities for narration. I wish you the best and nothing but improvement and success.
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Great overview, although I was curious to hear about how each major kingdom joined the unified Italy, so you could have gone into more detail on that part
I like it a lot make more and well done carving this lane I enjoy history
Really good video. Can't wait for the next one.
I think you talk a little bit too fast.
That's all, everything else is good!
Glad to see you branching out and trying a new format. EU4 is great but much more limited compared to what you can do with this channel. Looking forwards to seeing where this goes and the sort of content you'll be putting out in the future.
eu4 is limited but you can reach pretty high on paradox games
as Italian in very proud that you choose our country for your first video, i'm super exited to see more content like this as an history passionate.Great Video!
Yeah it finally launched, great to get new content, very Good Video
Enjoy!
I liked the organised ideas and the context provided, as well as the visual support (maps and pictures) but I'd love to see more details, specially of the geography, the economic situation and, in this case, the linguistic challenge faced.
It might become a bit longer or need to be split in several videos but I'd rather watch more videos per topic if they go deeper.
Hi RedHawk - absolute love this new video and the concept of this new channel. So excited to see you branch out from EU4 and create more of the kind of content that you're really passionate. I would love to see more from this channel on whatever topic you pick.
The main feedback I have is that I would love to see a few more case studies in places to back claims you make in the video. For example - *why* was Victor Emannuel II such a symbol of unification? What were some specific examples of Garibaldi's support overseas (like in South America which you mention)? I think that kind of thing could add extra flavour to an excellent and concise narrative.
Well done again and can't wait to see what's next - best of luck!
If I could add some constructive thoughts, I’d love to see some references, maybe on the description, or in the comments.
Also, Garibaldi is a big hero here in Rio Grande do Sul, the southernmost state of Brazil, because of his leadership during the Ragamuffin War between Brazil and the gaúcho separatists.
I’m really glad you’re branching out and I want to encourage you too keep going. I’d definitely like to see more history videos from you in the future. All in all this is a good first attempt, but there is definitely room for improvement. I hope the following criticisms are constructive and helpful to you.
The section titles were kind of jarring with the soft piano harshly cutting to silence and a completely black screen. Consider having the piano continue though the title or at least arrange it where the piano has a natural stop. Likewise, a completely black screen could work for your title, but maybe having more then a black screen would be even better.
I feel like I was a bit lost in a few parts with regard to the progression of the Italian region. I think it was mostly the fact that you explained some things outside of chronological order. For instance, I really liked how you explained the Red Shirt invasion of Sicily. However, you explained it in the beginning in the “Key Figures” section. I think I would have been able to follow the story of Italy better if you had simply introduced us to the key figures in the beginning then told us what they did chronologically as part of the story rather then listing their achievements at the beginning. In the same light, if you want to talk at length about how our characters are seen today you might consider putting that in the end.
Again, I’m glad to see you branching out and I look forward to watching your next video.
Maybe I am just too used to proper long-form videos on history, but I kept wondering about the challenges they faced, like what dialect they picked, why they picked it, what they needed to give up to gain the french alliance (I noticed that the savoyan part got smaller in the map of the fully united italy) etc. All in all a very nice summary though.
Yeah I know what you’re talking about, but I don’t really have the goal of getting that specific about a topic like this. I feel like it alianates a morw causal audience. Hopefully you still found it entertaining!
@@TheBirdsEyeReport I did, because despite my preference for long form videos, their length has forced me to only well informed about a select few topics, so having a nice summary like that allows me to broaden my knowledge base instead of just deepening it.
The dialect picked was that of the intellectuals of the time, defined more clearly by Alessandro Manzoni, famous italian author of "the Betrothed"
The choice was this simply because it was the literary language, and it had been chosen by the 1500s
What did Italy give up for the French alliance? In short, Savoy and Nice
Other challenges? The Italian army was bad, so Italy had to be carried by Napoleon and Prussia; Sardinia wanted to get the entirety of the Papal State but France was against it; basically noone wanted unification after obtaining it, as Piedmontese rule was really bad to anyone and it pretended to be superior, so noone liked the new government; Italy was still very rural, so there was very little industrialisation (we see any proper industrialisation with Mussolini, which is a fair bit away); Italy remained a very weak power that relied on its allies, and Austria-Hungary wasn't a good one (there was a lot of tension, as you may expect)
Expanding what @@tuluppampam said. The language chosen was 15th century Tuscan, the tongue of Maquiavello and Da Vinci, that was well established in literature and also prestigious.
As it was from (almost) central Italy it was similar enough to many other languages in the north as well as Neapolitan and Umbrian in the South so it was easier to implement. There was no real linguistic solution for the Sards and Sicilians and little for the Lombards since their languages were much more different.
On the matter of land, they had to forfeit the transalpine lands, like Savoi and Chambéry as well as Nize in order to secure continued French support, and since the transalpine population had more in common with France than Italy and they'd get much further into Lombardy and Veneto with the deal they gambled it.
In the end they got their Kingdom of Italy out of the fragmented States and the decaying Empires. North out of Austria, South out of Spain and center out little states and the Pope.
@@tuluppampamindustrialisation began earlier with Giolitti
Enjoyable video. I think many of us would appreciate a short bibliography and/or further reading section in the video description. I am curious what sources you used to create the video. I am curious what sources you ised in your clearly extensive research on this. Also, i think that anyone who enjoyed this video amd wants to dif into the topic even more (even though you will move on to something else in the next video) would probably enjoy the BBC In Our Time podcast episode on Garibaldi and the Risorgimento and would also enjoy rhe fairly long section about Italian unification on Mike Duncan's podcast Revolutions.
I am Italian, and I really appreciated the video. I just want to give you a suggestion, I think you are really good at speaking so I would like to see longer videos explaining more in detail the argument. Good luck for the future.
Italian here. I quite enjoyes the video, surely well researched for the format. The only criticism I could give is that personally I don't love focusing topics instead of time periods, I feel like jumbing back and forward in time makes things a bit confused, and causes a bit of unavoidable repetition. This is inly my personal opinion though, so take it lightly!
Pretty good start! Here are a few things that stand out to me as easy fixes:
-The transitions between sections felt a little clunky somehow. Not exactly sure how to fix it, but I think not cutting the sound fully off would lead to a firmer transition, as well as starting the sound effect earlier.
-You’re still finding your narration voice and that’s okay! I would try to differentiate a bit more from the EU4 voice when narrating. I know it’s hard, but I think it would be more compelling if you used something close to your natural voice (the one you introduce the video channel in) rather than the current narration voice. I would also slow down the narration and leave more pauses to differentiate sections.
-This one’s bigger, but I would think more about the why and less about the what of the history you’ve presenting. In general, it’s probably safe to assume that a large part of your audience in this niche area has heard about Italian Unification and the key players. Some interesting questions I would have liked answered that get to more of the why are: 1) How did Italy get divided in the first place? 2) How different were the Italians in different areas? 3) Who were some of the counter voices? Why did unification win out? Were there larger economic forces rather than simple sentimental ones?
Overall great work. Things like this take a massive amount of time and experimentation. I’ll be watching to see where you go from here!
been waiting! bump
Nice first video. It is clear you have invested a lot of effort on this one. It looks good! I like the fact the your have used plenty of paintings on it. It adds a touch of class. As a fine artist myself, I do approve. But I’d recommend to add , at least as a side note, the opposing viewpoint of the phenom you are studying. Garibaldi is also view as extremely anti catholic, brutal in battle and reckless against civilian casualties. It would be nice to see a broader perspective, at least of the main characters. But keep up the good work!
Great video. Only criticism i have is that i'd like some sort of frame. It could be done by adding a simple timeline that aids the visualization of the events and the chronology of it all. Could also be achieved using graphics / info text etc etc throughout which aligns us with what is happening (think sort of a summary that either brings us back to the thread you're making or bringing it to the forefront)
Looking forward to more videos on this channel!
Your voice makes anything enjoyable to listen to, but if my history teacher did his job as well as you, many more people would be interested in history. Very well done, nice first vid hawk!
Really liked the video. I enjoyed how you hit all the key points in a short video. It was also very easy to listen to and understand.
My only real complaints are the transitions. They feel a bit abrupt, but that’s nothing you can’t fix with more experience with this type of video. I personally would like to see a greater variety in background music.
I’m very excited to see this channel grow and expand! Here’s hoping Raid or Squarespace soon notices the talent on display here!
Constructive criticism (ignore if you want to and keep in mind I am just a dumb viewer who watches a lot of yt and sometimes your eu4 videos AND want to see you continue with this)
I feel like a lot of the topic is interesting, but I need a reason to care. When someone clicks the title "The unification of italy" you can assume they already know that it was some unification but thats the entire intro. By the first minute im probably already gone because I learned nothing that the title doesnt tell me. One of the things you do in the EU4 videos is upfront a couple of seconds of something weird or crazy happening which enhances the buildup for when it actually happens which wasn't really done here. Could make a bigger deal out of stuff like france owning half of italy or try to draw a narrative around this and tell a story or give situation about it
Very solid video. Looking forward to see where you go, if you choose to, with this channel.
I hope to see your own unique tone develop. I think you d let your own jokes through a bit more. I had to chuckle at the advisors one.
I agree!
Really enjoyed this type of content. Looking forward to more videos going forward!
Excited to see you approaching a new type of video.
Sweet sweet video, RH!!
It is really endearing to see your passion put in these videos, plus all the history lesson you give us!
Great project, I hope you may create many many videos like this!!
Have to say Hawk, the quality of this video was awesome, really looking forward to what’s next for this channel!
I love that you branched out, subbed immediatly
this makes me wanna play victoria so bad. btw i love that you made a new channel, i really liked your eu4 content and im glad i can be a part of this brand new channel
Garibaldi is also very famous in Brazil for fighting in the Ragamuffin War (for those familiar with Victoria), a local revolt I'm Rio Grande do Sul against the Brazilian Imperial government, where he met his wife, the Brazilian Anita (not the singer lol). If you ever see him being called "Hero of Two Worlds", now you know why.
I thought this was going to be a Victoria 3 playthrough when I was saw the thumbnail. I was surprised to see this wasn't the usual channel. I'm interested to see how this channel will go.
Awesome video man! Excited for the new project.
Was odd hearing you talk about Italian Unification without discussing AE 😂
my 2 favourite things, red hawk and real world history. loved this video, very excited to see where you will go next with this. good luck!!
For how complex that part of our history is, you did an amazing job with this synopsis. I look forward to more videos man.
There's a lesson for us all here. Napoleon took all of Italy in rapid succession and got coalitioned, while Sardinia-Piedmont got espionage ideas and an improve relations advisor. Always manage your AE properly!
Cavour wasn't just improve relations, he was the whole diplo ideas set (just like Bismarck)
Thanks so much for the video Redhawk! Very much enjoyed, and looking forward to the next one :)
Well done sir! Especially in an area that sometimes gets lost in the rest of Victorian ear history!
Great first video! As a historian I can say Garibaldi is one of ~those~ historical figures who makes any summary of his life seem incomplete. He fought for the farrapo-republicans in Brazil during the Ragamuffin War (he is really quite a popular figure here in Brazil) and for the colorados in Uruguay and Argentina during the Great War. He also visited New York, Constantinople, Central America, Northen Africa, Russia and them some. By the 1860's (even before the unification war) he was probably the best known "Revolutionary for Hire" in the world. He also was one of the organizers of the First Communist International in 1864. Just a guy living his best life, I guess.
Anyways, congrats on starting your new channel, man!
Good work. Don’t be afraid to make these as long or as short as they need to be. The documentary crowd loves long-form stuff with plenty of relevant details!
Very nice and interesting ! You got me hyped !
Ive read about this before but you made it much more understandable
AYO WHAT I subbed to this a while back I think and didn't realise it was you redhawk when I saw the thumbnail, great video though, keep these going super fun!! About to binge all of these
Amazing video!! cant wait for more form this channel
Let's go! New Hawk content :~~~)
Looks great so far! Keep up the work!
The video was great, I'll definitely watch this type of content if you continue to create it!
im excited, very happy to finally see stuff like this
This was a good overview! It has been a long time since I took a history class and it was nice to re-learn some old things and learn some new things as well. It was about the right length (15 minutes) to cover the topic while still being short enough that I could watch it while eating my lunch. I'm looking forward to more videos from you.
Great video. A good mix of easily digestible information and some humor. Not bad as a first. ❤
One criticism i have to make is that I found the cuts between the main chapters of the video a bit too abrupt, especially between the different musical tracks, and could use a fade in editing.
Take it as constructive criticism. Love you mate, hope you succed in your new adventure. ❤
Hey RedHawk, I think you did a fantastic job with your first Bird's Eye Report! The unification of Italy is a really interesting topic, and I feel that you did a really good job covering the history of this event. However, the transitions could definitely be smoother.
Looking forward to watching this channel grow and evolve!
Dude, that was awesome! For a quick overview, I think you hit all the main points really well
pretty good video for a starting channel, keep it up like that man
Thanks! Next videos are even better!
banger first video brother!!!
Good shit my man! That was a solid first video. If you're willing to take some advice, I think you could've expanded a bit about the nations involved in the wars of independence, the subsequent actions of the Pope following the annexation of Rome etc. Don't be afraid to make the videos a little bit longer, these topics are interesting and you're a good narrator! I wish you luck in the new channel.
Congratulations on starting your new channel, you've done a good job with this first video, I'm looking forward to seeing the next ones!
A very interesting video. Thank you for that.
For your first video on this channel I think it was a great video and you gave a short and fast overview of the unification of Italy. It is way better then watching a 6 hour documentary and dying of boredom. My only feedback is the video is great but you do talk quite fast so viewers might miss something :) I'm glad you got to make this channel and follow your passion and I'm excited for the new content from you.
Very nice video, Hoping for more
Gl with this new channel dude
A good first video. I like that you still kept some of your own humor and style in this and no doubt as you become more comfortable with this type of content we'll get more of that. I will say though that the transitions felt a bit abrupt, specifically sound wise.
Loved it overall and looking forward to the next ones!
Thanks man, i learned so much in this video.🎉🎉🎉
this video is very good, but i thinks there are two things that could be done better:
- when introducting a figure maybe give his name and surname in text on the screen, it easier to follow later who are you talking about
- It all sounds like it is made from AI. it feels so rigid, like making presentation to school
Appreciate the feedback! Next videos are definitely better, still learning frfr
This video is great. I wonder if there would be more videos about world history or it will be focusing on Italy
Good video! Def do more
I like how you used EU4 to illustrate your explanations, you should do it more in the future ! That’s a great idea.
Here to support brother!
Giuseppe Garibaldi is a hero in South America not just because or his role in Italy independence, but he actually fought in South America.
He escaped Italy when he was wuite young and joined a Southern Brazilian Separatist movement. Later on, he'd travel to Argentine and Uruguay and fight there too.
So he was already an experienced general by that time.
He'd make for an interesting video by himself. He's called a Hero of Two Worlds.
Redhawk popping off
i LOVE these types of videos, glad that you expanded your videos. this channel will be much fun for us and i think for you as well, i wish you the best hawk
Nice video man. To avoid repeating the aesthetic / structural advice others already gave, I'd just make a more "meta" comment: history is usually made more interesting, meaningful, and even fun by examining it from a materialistic point of view rather than through the perspective of "Great men". If you can find a historian that is materialist, don't hesitate to ask them for references of books / articles / podcasts / videos to check out on a given subject, or if they've got half an hour to info dump a ton of stuff you can read up on later - they're usually passionate about their work!
Great video Hawk! I've been pretty fascinated with this era of history and was meaning to learn more about Italy so I appreciate the vid. Really cool to see you branch out
Love this, keep the vids coming. Can you do one on the dutch republic
This is really cool, and I'd love more videos like this. You're the perfect person to host these too!
Great video! Congratulations on the new venture!
Love the format
Amazing video! Love the funny animations
Let’s gooooo
fire
Great video, Hawk! Hope you'll continue this format!
Really loved EU4 fragments as an illustration.
The length of the video is also good. Not too long, not too short.
Can't wait to see your new videos.
Cheers dude, follow your dreams!
I'm super excited for these videos! If I may suggest something though, I think that making the video in a form of telling a story instead of just going over more individual bits (like key figured, etc) would make it much more interesting to watch :)
Awesome video! Looking forward to more. I hope this channel does well enough so you can keep enjoying making content for it!
Perfect, I love both your EU4 videos and history channels!
I'd add the used bibliography in description of the video. Another thing would be to use less styles of editing such as mixing countryballs, modern gifs and maps (maybe too much changes). Overall, really enjoyed the video and I hope you continue doing them
Nice job Hawk.
Thanks for the video
Enjoy!
Enjoyable video, it definitely feels a little bit rough around the edges, but I think you'll figure those issues out in the future.
loving the new channel! you got a great style of presenting things that also really shines through in the EU4 content but i loove hearing it in this historical context!
(also if you ever need music for this channel hit me up
7:32 Garibaldi lived in South America 12 years, took part in several conflicts there. Became a fleet admiral in separatist Rio-Grandense republic. Not surprising that he was famous in that region
He is known as the hero of two worlds (Eroe dei due mondi) for a reason
12:45 EU4 mentioned lol
Glad to see you trying something new. I'm sure a bunch of others will have some suggestions, but here's my two cents: Your video was a bit repetitious and it was hard to establish a clear timeline of events. As an example, you mentioned Mazzini's political maneuvers with France multiple times. I think you could cut out some of that but then add in some others parts of the story such as (1) Sardinia-Piedmont joining the Crimean War on the side of France to improve relations, (2) the acquisition/annexation of north-central Italian states (i.e. Florence, Parma, etc.), and (3) the annexation of Venice, which was one of the last holdouts and an economically significant region. You could also maybe go into more detail about how the pope fit into all of this. There was obviously some conflict there considering that Italy is quite Catholic.
good video looking forward to more
Could have done with this 20 years ago during my A levels! Great video!
awesome video
Lets go new history channel boys
Good start
Love to c one of my favorite gaming channels delving into history content both topics I love
Epic video 👍
This was great man, hope you do more and glad you're enjoying yourself while doing it
Love the new content and look forward to new videos. The only issue is your speaking is a little too fast though and feels rushed in parts.
Very good stuff
I love these types of videos and I'm glad that you are branching into it. With use of dates, motivations, and other details to paint a better picture. Some of the transitions could use some polish, but for this being the first one I think you did a great job!
This kinda feels like a mix of an Armchair Historian and a Mr Beat video, and that's a compliment cause they both are great
This was a great video! I learned a lot, but I do think that the video could be better if you talked a little slower at times. Besides that it was great!