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Music: Non-Music Section/Draft

2026-02-20T10:07:56Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Re-word, -duplicate full-length musicals, +Song clips from films

{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
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'''{{Category|Music: Non-Music Section}}''' is for skipping talking and other non-music distractions in edited uploads or music videos that differ from any official music release. This category is only for music videos and videos showcasing music as their primary content.

__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This applies to:
* Official / unofficial music videos
* Remixes
* Mashups
* Covers
* Concerts
* Recordings of live music performances
* Clips of songs from film, tv, etc.
* Music videos for comedy songs.
** Not comedy skits that merely contain music.

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
With all segments placed correctly, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version, while reducing stretches of complete silence after or before songs.
* Applause should be cut as much as is practical.
* Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content warnings.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
* Non-music exists detached from other categories, meaning it can overlap with segments of other categories.
** Other categories such as {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be submitted on music videos, but they must not cut any music.
** If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you have a different segment that is not also covered by a non-music segment, it is definitely wrong.
* If music continues playing in the background while other things are happening, it should not be cut.
* Absolute silence before and after a song may be cut, but only when '''nothing''' can be heard from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
** Do not skip during audio fade-in/fade-out transitions.
** If the original mix features silence or talking in the middle of the song, it should not be cut.

This category does '''not''' apply to:
* Music uploads that are already identical to the original mix.
* Dialogue and visual scenes in full-length musicals and short films.
* Rhythm game gameplay.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=Katy Perry - Swish Swish (Official) ft. Nicki Minaj
|text=At 2:10, an isolated clip with the song Shooting Stars is played that isn't part of the one song the rest of the m/v is based on.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Segment categories]]

- A surprise tool that will help us later

\#REDIRECT [[Music: Non-Music Section]]

\{\{Archived|updated=[[Music: Non-Music Section]]}}

Sponsor/Exceptions

2026-02-19T18:33:04Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Non-transformative uses of others' sponsored content

<noinclude>{{Included|target=Sponsor}}</noinclude>
* Fake/joke sponsor spots are skipped with {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}} even if they are real companies.
* If the whole video is about (or closely related to) the sponsor, or if the sponsor is too tightly integrated into the video to remove cleanly:
# Don't make a segment covering the entire video.
# Submit a [[Full Video Labels|full video label]] using the Sponsor category.
# Leave the [[Disclosure|disclosure]] of sponsorship unskipped, so viewers are aware of any potential bias.
# Any parts that can be cleanly skipped while leaving the main content/storyline of the video intact should still be skipped.
* Sponsor should take precedence over all other categories.
** Sometimes a sponsored section continues into the endcards. If a clean cut is possible, skip only the sponsored section and make a separate {{Category|Endcards/Credits}} segment for the remaining endcards, otherwise skip the entire endcards with {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product stands in no obvious relation to the YouTuber, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product bears the company's branding as prominently as the YouTuber's, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}. (YouTooz, G-Fuel, GamerSupps)
* Non-transformative clips or re-uploads of sponsored content should be marked {{Category|Sponsor}} regardless of the uploader.
* For videos that use YouTube's collab feature, if any linked collaborator was sponsored, even if the channel that uploaded the video wasn't, mark as {{Category|Sponsor}}.

* '''If the segment more closely matches the criteria for {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}, it should be marked as such instead of {{Category|Sponsor}}.'''
** If they are closely linked with the product, or if the product bears their branding exclusively.
** Free shout-outs for anything they like:
*** Other channels
*** Causes/charities
*** Websites
*** Products

Music: Non-Music Section

2026-01-31T18:10:51Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Examples */ +Music vid using other songs

{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-Music Section}}''' is only for music videos and videos showcasing music as their primary contents.

This category is for skipping talking bits and other non-music distractions in edited uploads or music videos that differ from any official music release.
In the end, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version, while reducing stretches of complete silence after or before songs.
__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / edge cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Non-music additions over music playing in the background shouldn't be cut.
# Silent parts and talking in the middle of original mixes should not be cut in the corresponding YouTube video.
# Absolute silence before and after a song can be cut, but only when '''nothing''' can be heard from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
#* Do not skip during audio fade-in / out transitions.
# Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content warnings.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
# Dialogue and visual scenes in full-length musicals and short films shouldn't be skipped as non-music.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=Katy Perry - Swish Swish (Official) ft. Nicki Minaj
|text=At 2:10, an isolated clip with the song Shooting Stars is played that isn't part of the one song the rest of the m/v is based on.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Highlight

2025-10-13T02:10:34Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: + Not using highlight to skip entire video length

{{Message box|mini=1|type=caution
|title=This is a subjective category.
|text=Enabling autoskip for this category is ''not recommended'' for any videos you care about. You will skip context, important information and have videos spoiled.
}}
'''{{Category|Highlights}}''' are for getting to the point or highlight of the video.
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== Specifics ==
Highlights are not {{Category|chapters}}, only one highlight is displayed per video. Highlights will only jump to a point in the video, hence the start and end time is identical.
Highlight doesn't label the parts of the video before it, it labels the part ''after'' it. YouTube's "most replayed" feature should not have any effect on what you submit.

Only submit the highlight with the highest priority.

Do not use highlight to deliberately skip the entire length of a video.

== Use cases (highest to lowest priority) ==
# Skipping to the point/most important part of the video
# Skipping to the part of the video referred to by the title
# Skipping to the part of the video referred to by the thumbnail
# Skipping to the part of the video referenced from a preview/teaser at the start of the video

Also see [https://blog.ajay.app/highlight-sponsorblock https://blog.ajay.app/highlight-sponsorblock].

[[Category:Segment types]]
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Sponsor/Exceptions

2025-10-07T07:32:39Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Collabs

<noinclude>{{Included|target=Sponsor}}</noinclude>
* Fake/joke sponsor spots are skipped with Sponsor if they are real companies. If it is a fake company, they are skipped with {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.
* If the whole video is about (or closely related to) the sponsor, or if the sponsor is too tightly integrated into the video to remove cleanly:
# Don't make a segment covering the entire video.
# Submit a [[Full Video Labels|full video label]] using the Sponsor category.
# Leave the [[Disclosure|disclosure]] of sponsorship unskipped, so viewers are aware of any potential bias.
# Any parts that can be cleanly skipped while leaving the main content/storyline of the video intact should still be skipped.
* Sponsor should take precedence over all other categories.
** Sometimes a sponsored section continues into the endcards. If a clean cut is possible, skip only the sponsored section and make a separate {{Category|Endcards/Credits}} segment for the remaining endcards, otherwise skip the entire endcards with {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product stands in no obvious relation to the YouTuber, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product bears the company's branding as prominently as the YouTuber's, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}. (YouTooz, G-Fuel, GamerSupps)
* For videos that use YouTube's collab feature, if any linked collaborator was sponsored, even if the channel that uploaded the video wasn't, mark as {{Category|Sponsor}}.

* '''If the segment more closely matches the criteria for {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}, it should be marked as such instead of {{Category|Sponsor}}.'''
** If they are closely linked with the product, or if the product bears their branding exclusively.
** Free shout-outs for anything they like:
*** Other channels
*** Causes/charities
*** Websites
*** Products

Sponsor/Exceptions

2025-10-07T06:49:47Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: -typo

<noinclude>{{Included|target=Sponsor}}</noinclude>
* Fake/joke sponsor spots are skipped with Sponsor if they are real companies. If it is a fake company, they are skipped with {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.
* If the whole video is about (or closely related to) the sponsor, or if the sponsor is too tightly integrated into the video to remove cleanly:
# Don't make a segment covering the entire video.
# Submit a [[Full Video Labels|full video label]] using the Sponsor category.
# Leave the [[Disclosure|disclosure]] of sponsorship unskipped, so viewers are aware of any potential bias.
# Any parts that can be cleanly skipped while leaving the main content/storyline of the video intact should still be skipped.
* Sponsor should take precedence over all other categories.
** Sometimes a sponsored section continues into the endcards. If a clean cut is possible, skip only the sponsored section and make a separate {{Category|Endcards/Credits}} segment for the remaining endcards, otherwise skip the entire endcards with {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product stands in no obvious relation to the YouTuber, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product bears the company's branding as prominently as the YouTuber's, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}. (YouTooz, G-Fuel, GamerSupps)
* When a video uses YouTube's collab feature, category usage should follow the perspective of the channel that posted the video over any linked collaborators.

* '''If the segment more closely matches the criteria for {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}, it should be marked as such instead of {{Category|Sponsor}}.'''
** If they are closely linked with the product, or if the product bears their branding exclusively.
** Free shout-outs for anything they like:
*** Other channels
*** Causes/charities
*** Websites
*** Products

Sponsor/Exceptions

2025-10-07T06:43:13Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Collab perspective

<noinclude>{{Included|target=Sponsor}}</noinclude>
* Fake/joke sponsor spots are skipped with Sponsor if they are real companies. If it is a fake company, they are skipped with {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.
* If the whole video is about (or closely related to) the sponsor, or if the sponsor is too tightly integrated into the video to remove cleanly:
# Don't make a segment covering the entire video.
# Submit a [[Full Video Labels|full video label]] using the Sponsor category.
# Leave the [[Disclosure|disclosure]] of sponsorship unskipped, so viewers are aware of any potential bias.
# Any parts that can be cleanly skipped while leaving the main content/storyline of the video intact should still be skipped.
* Sponsor should take precedence over all other categories.
** Sometimes a sponsored section continues into the endcards. If a clean cut is possible, skip only the sponsored section and make a separate {{Category|Endcards/Credits}} segment for the remaining endcards, otherwise skip the entire endcards with {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product stands in no obvious relation to the YouTuber, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}.
* If the product bears the company's branding as prominently as the YouTuber's, mark it {{Category|Sponsor}}. (YouTooz, G-Fuel, GamerSupps)
* When a video uses YouTube's collab feature, category usage should follow the perspective of the channel that posted the video over any linked collaborators'.

* '''If the segment more closely matches the criteria for {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}, it should be marked as such instead of {{Category|Sponsor}}.'''
** If they are closely linked with the product, or if the product bears their branding exclusively.
** Free shout-outs for anything they like:
*** Other channels
*** Causes/charities
*** Websites
*** Products

Advanced skip options

2025-09-28T02:13:08Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Example of regex "|" usage

'''Advanced skip options''' can be used to change the skip options depending on certain criteria of the submission itself.

Example:<syntaxhighlight lang="python">
// Skip sponsors at the start of the video
if time.start < 1 and time.end < 10 and category == "sponsor"
Auto Skip
</syntaxhighlight>

Each block consists of the word <code>if</code> along with a number of conditions with <code>and</code> in the middle.

The following attributes are supported:

# <code>time.start</code> (when the segment starts in the video in seconds)
# <code>time.end</code> (when the segment ends in the video in seconds)
# <code>time.duration</code> (how long the segment is in seconds)
# <code>time.startPercent</code> (when the segment starts in the video as a percentage)
# <code>time.endPercent</code> (when the segment ends in the video as a percentage)
# <code>time.durationPercent</code> (how long the segment is as a percentage of the total video length)
# <code>category</code>
# <code>actionType</code>
# <code>chapter.name</code> (the title for chapters)
# <code>chapter.source</code> (to separate SponsorBlock chapters from YouTube chapters)
# <code>channel.id</code> (ID starting with <code>UC</code>)
# <code>channel.name</code> (plain text name with spaces)
# <code>video.duration</code> (the length of the video in seconds)
# <code>video.title</code>

The following operators are supported:

# <code><</code>
# <code><=</code>
# <code>></code>
# <code>>=</code>
# <code>==</code>
# <code>!=</code> (not equal)
# <code>*=</code> (contains text ignore case)
# <code>!*=</code> (not contains ignore case)
# <code>~=</code> (matches regex)
# <code>~i=</code> (matches regex ignore case)
# <code>!~=</code> (doesn't match regex)
# <code>!~i=</code> (doesn't match regex ignore case)

The following actions are supported:

# <code>Disabled</code>
# <code>Show Overlay</code>
# <code>Manual Skip</code>
# <code>Auto Skip</code>

The following categories are supported:

* {{Category|sponsor|text=<code>sponsor</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|selfpromo|text=<code>selfpromo</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|exclusive_access|text=<code>exclusive_access</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|interaction|text=<code>interaction</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|poi_highlight|text=<code>poi_highlight</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|intro|text=<code>intro</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|outro|text=<code>outro</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|preview|text=<code>preview</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|hook|text=<code>hook</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|filler|text=<code>filler</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|chapter|text=<code>chapter</code>|nolink=1}}
* {{Category|music_offtopic|text=<code>music_offtopic</code>|nolink=1}}

The following source values are supported:

# <code>server</code>
# <code>youtube</code>
# <code>autogenerated</code>
# <code>local</code>

==== More examples ====
<syntaxhighlight lang="python">
// Auto skip chapters that contain the word bloopers (case insensitive)
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name *= "bloopers"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are made by the YouTuber
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and chapter.source == "youtube"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are submitted by a SponsorBlock user
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and chapter.source == "server"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip preview/recap on this specific channel
if category == "preview" and channel.id == "UCX8wm5-NEzN-eL-DNcsRRJA"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip intros on channels with names containing trains
if category == "intro" and channel.name *= "trains"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip tangent/jokes or hooks at least 5 seconds long
if category ~= "filler|hook" and time.duration >= 5
Auto Skip
</syntaxhighlight>

Advanced skip options

2025-09-21T01:25:26Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +hook

Advanced skip options can be used to change the skip options depending on certain criteria of the submission itself.

Example:<syntaxhighlight lang="python">
// Skip sponsors at the start of the video
if time.start < 1 and time.end < 10 and category == "sponsor"
Auto Skip
</syntaxhighlight>

Each block consists of the word <code>if</code> along with a number of conditions with <code>and</code> in the middle.

The following attributes are supported:

# <code>time.start</code> (when the segment starts in the video in seconds)
# <code>time.end</code> (when the segment ends in the video in seconds)
# <code>time.duration</code> (how long the segment is in seconds)
# <code>time.startPercent</code> (when the segment starts in the video as a percentage)
# <code>time.endPercent</code> (when the segment ends in the video as a percentage)
# <code>time.durationPercent</code> (how long the segment is as a percentage of the total video length)
# <code>category</code>
# <code>actionType</code>
# <code>chapter.name</code> (the title for chapters)
# <code>chapter.source</code> (to separate SponsorBlock chapters from YouTube chapters)
# <code>channel.id</code> (ID starting with <code>UC</code>)
# <code>channel.name</code> (plain text name with spaces)
# <code>video.duration</code> (the length of the video in seconds)
# <code>video.title</code>

The following operators are supported:

# <code><</code>
# <code><=</code>
# <code>></code>
# <code>>=</code>
# <code>==</code>
# <code>!=</code> (not equal)
# <code>*=</code> (contains text ignore case)
# <code>!*=</code> (not contains ignore case)
# <code>~=</code> (matches regex)
# <code>~i=</code> (matches regex ignore case)
# <code>!~=</code> (doesn't match regex)
# <code>!~i=</code> (doesn't match regex ignore case)

The following actions are supported:

# <code>Disabled</code>
# <code>Show Overlay</code>
# <code>Manual Skip</code>
# <code>Auto Skip</code>

The following categories are supported:

# <code>sponsor</code>
# <code>selfpromo</code>
# <code>exclusive_access</code>
# <code>interaction</code>
# <code>poi_highlight</code>
# <code>intro</code>
# <code>outro</code>
# <code>preview</code>
# <code>hook</code>
# <code>filler</code>
# <code>chapter</code>
# <code>music_offtopic</code>

The following source values are supported:

# <code>server</code>
# <code>youtube</code>
# <code>autogenerated</code>
# <code>local</code>

==== More examples ====
<syntaxhighlight lang="python">
// Auto skip chapters that contain the word bloopers (case insensitive)
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name *= "bloopers"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are made by the YouTuber
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and chapter.source == "youtube"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip chapters that start with the word Intro or intro but only if they are submitted by a SponsorBlock user
if category == "chapter" and chapter.name ~= "^[Ii]ntro" and chapter.source == "server"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip preview/recap on this specific channel
if category == "preview" and channel.id == "UCX8wm5-NEzN-eL-DNcsRRJA"
Auto Skip

// Auto skip intros on channels with names containing trains
if category == "intro" and channel.name *= "trains"
Auto Skip
</syntaxhighlight>

Tangents/Jokes

2025-09-20T22:12:14Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Replace "contents", +hook

{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=Tangents is a category meant for when you aren't in the mood for “fun”.
}}
'''{{Category|Tangents / jokes}}''' is for tangential scenes or jokes that are not required to understand the main topics or narrative of the video.

== Description ==
This includes:
* Timelapses / B-roll
* Fake sponsors
* Slow motion clips that do not provide any context or are used as replays or B-roll footage
* Bloopers
* Irrelevant / tangential parts
** Video author being distracted by something unrelated to the video
** Unrelated highlight clips that don't provide any context, are not elaborated on and don't fit into {{Category|preview}} or {{Category|hook}}.

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
* If any other category can be applied (mute or skip), choose them instead. Tangent is the lowest priority category.
* In most cases, tangents should not be mute. Mute tangents should mostly be used for chaining to a skip.
* This category is not for censoring content such as jumpscares, bright flashing, or distressing moments.<ref>[[FAQ/New categories#Not protecting a user's mental or physical health]]</ref>

Not included:
* Similar to other categories, '''do not''' mark entire videos.
* Useful information:
*# Provides context.
*# Useful explanations or analogies.
*# Excerpts from sources.
*# Background details.
* Segments that are referenced later.
{{Disclaimers}}

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2" |Positive examples
|-
| Joke tangent from 18:15 - 18:58.
|[https://youtu.be/088Ti7MgkOg?t=1095 DIY curbed wheel fix - was it worth it?]
|-
| Unrelated tangent: 10:03 - 10:37 - Distracted by a caterpillar.
|[https://youtu.be/pAOCiNhQW2Y?t=602 1,074 mph baseball vs. 1 gallon of mayonnaise]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbH77rYaa8 The birth of photography: Drawing with light (and silver iodide)]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YAGYyuA0U Food theory: I quit Diet Coke!]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MkrNVic7pw Auto-aiming bow vs. flying targets]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
| This is quoting a song, which is relevant to the point they are making. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MRAo-hwVhQ&t=272s The man who loved an abortion ban]
|-
| None of the examples in this video should be marked since they provide context.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5MFQnZM3k Nvidia’s stretchy simulation: super quick]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU VFX artist reveals how many solar panels are needed to power the entire world]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
|Joke analogy that provides no actual information .
|5:33 - 5:36
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=317s Watch from 5:17]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated joke in the middle of content.
|6:40 - 6:50
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=394s Watch from 6:34]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated tangent / joke that is based in fantasy.
|16:33 - 16:39
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=988s Watch from 16:28]
|-
|❌
| On-topic elaboration that provides context and information.
|17:28 - 18:01
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=1047s Watch from 17:27]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World Speedruns Deserve More Love | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World speedruns deserve more love]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|❌
| The clip is too short to clip cleanly.
|0:00 - 0:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=0s Watch from 0:00]
|-
|✅
| Collection of gameplay clips that do not appear later in the video.
|0:40 - 1:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=40s Watch from 0:40]
|-
|❌
| The upcoming scene is narrated and a follow-up to earlier content.
|9:52 - 10:07
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=588s Watch from 9:48]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated tangent / fun fact.
|10:24 - 10:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=617s Watch from 10:17]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any Speed" : The Truth about RECALLS | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any speed": The truth about recalls]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Clip used for humor.
|1:14 - 1:18
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=65s Watch from 1:05]
|-
|✅
| Clip used as reference, but ultimately just repetition.
|2:05 - 2:11
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=119s Watch from 1:59]
|-
|❌
| Direct quote & used for context.
|3:10 - 3:19
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=189s Watch from 3:09]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate point.
|5:33 - 5:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=328s Watch from 5:28]
|-
|✅
| Song reference to accentuate point.
|5:45 - 5:49
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=341s Watch from 5:41]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y The quest to beat Portal glitchless in under 15 minutes]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|0:59 - 1:27
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=57s Watch from 0:57]
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|4:49 - 6:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=267 Watch from 4:27]
|-
|❌
| Short clip showing the end of the run.
|14:14 - 14:25
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=847s Watch from 14:08]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated highlights that don't provide any context or information.
|16:53 - 17:59
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=1004s Watch from 16:44]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's Amazing Movement Tech | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's amazing movement tech]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Animation and tangent that isn't required for any context.
|0:19 - 0:37
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=18s Watch from 0:18]
|-
|✅
| Tangent and clip about Xem as a person and unrelated clip metaphor.
|0:50 - 1:24
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=39s Watch from 0:39]
|-
|❌
| Cannot be cut cleanly, part of explanation of tech.
|1:34 - 1:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=88s Watch from 1:28]
|-
|❌
| Provides context for movement tech.
|3:00 - 3:12
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=180s Watch from 3:00]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate a point.
|3:40 - 3:45
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=216s Watch from 3:36]
|-
|❌
| Explanation of concept.
|3:45 - 5:03
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=224s Watch from 3:44]
|-
|✅
| Tangential wordplay.
|5:09 - 5:13
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=304s Watch from 5:04]
|}

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Hook/Greetings

2025-09-04T15:31:45Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Example, +wording, -blank

'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Collections of reused clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Custom teasers and montages with unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=1ztGpGjO60o
|videotitle=What’s Inside a Manhole?
|text=Only describes info covered later, and is seperated from the rest of the video with {{category|intro}} between.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Opening greetings and narration describes the upcoming topic without adding new context.
}}
|negative=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=QOnQORqkHcM
|videotitle=California’s Tallest Bridge Has Nothing Underneath
|text=The first minute informs the viewer about the video's topic via an introductory statement.
}}
}}
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Tangents/Jokes

2025-09-04T06:15:16Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Bloopers during end credits are filler, see technology connections

{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=Tangents is a category meant for when you aren't in the mood for “fun”.
}}
'''{{Category|Tangents / jokes}}''' is for tangential scenes or jokes that are not required to understand the main contents of the video.

== Description ==
This includes:
* Timelapses / B-roll
* Fake sponsors
* Slow motion clips that do not provide any context or are used as replays or B-roll footage
* Bloopers
* Irrelevant / tangential parts
** Video author being distracted by something unrelated to the video
** Unrelated highlight clips that don't provide any context, are not elaborated on and don't fit into {{Category|preview}}.

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
* If any other category can be applied (mute or skip), choose them instead. Tangent is the lowest priority category.
* In most cases, tangents should not be mute. Mute tangents should mostly be used for chaining to a skip.
* This category is not for censoring content such as jumpscares, bright flashing, or distressing moments.<ref>[[FAQ/New categories#Not protecting a user's mental or physical health]]</ref>

Not included:
* Similar to other categories, '''do not''' mark entire videos.
* Useful information:
*# Provides context.
*# Useful explanations or analogies.
*# Excerpts from sources.
*# Background details.
* Segments that are referenced later.
{{Disclaimers}}

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2" |Positive examples
|-
| Joke tangent from 18:15 - 18:58.
|[https://youtu.be/088Ti7MgkOg?t=1095 DIY curbed wheel fix - was it worth it?]
|-
| Unrelated tangent: 10:03 - 10:37 - Distracted by a caterpillar.
|[https://youtu.be/pAOCiNhQW2Y?t=602 1,074 mph baseball vs. 1 gallon of mayonnaise]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbH77rYaa8 The birth of photography: Drawing with light (and silver iodide)]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YAGYyuA0U Food theory: I quit Diet Coke!]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MkrNVic7pw Auto-aiming bow vs. flying targets]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
| This is quoting a song, which is relevant to the point they are making. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MRAo-hwVhQ&t=272s The man who loved an abortion ban]
|-
| None of the examples in this video should be marked since they provide context.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5MFQnZM3k Nvidia’s stretchy simulation: super quick]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU VFX artist reveals how many solar panels are needed to power the entire world]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
|Joke analogy that provides no actual information .
|5:33 - 5:36
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=317s Watch from 5:17]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated joke in the middle of content.
|6:40 - 6:50
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=394s Watch from 6:34]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated tangent / joke that is based in fantasy.
|16:33 - 16:39
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=988s Watch from 16:28]
|-
|❌
| On-topic elaboration that provides context and information.
|17:28 - 18:01
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=1047s Watch from 17:27]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World Speedruns Deserve More Love | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World speedruns deserve more love]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|❌
| The clip is too short to clip cleanly.
|0:00 - 0:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=0s Watch from 0:00]
|-
|✅
| Collection of gameplay clips that do not appear later in the video.
|0:40 - 1:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=40s Watch from 0:40]
|-
|❌
| The upcoming scene is narrated and a follow-up to earlier content.
|9:52 - 10:07
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=588s Watch from 9:48]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated tangent / fun fact.
|10:24 - 10:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=617s Watch from 10:17]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any Speed" : The Truth about RECALLS | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any speed": The truth about recalls]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Clip used for humor.
|1:14 - 1:18
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=65s Watch from 1:05]
|-
|✅
| Clip used as reference, but ultimately just repetition.
|2:05 - 2:11
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=119s Watch from 1:59]
|-
|❌
| Direct quote & used for context.
|3:10 - 3:19
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=189s Watch from 3:09]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate point.
|5:33 - 5:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=328s Watch from 5:28]
|-
|✅
| Song reference to accentuate point.
|5:45 - 5:49
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=341s Watch from 5:41]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y The quest to beat Portal glitchless in under 15 minutes]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|0:59 - 1:27
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=57s Watch from 0:57]
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|4:49 - 6:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=267 Watch from 4:27]
|-
|❌
| Short clip showing the end of the run.
|14:14 - 14:25
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=847s Watch from 14:08]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated highlights that don't provide any context or information.
|16:53 - 17:59
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=1004s Watch from 16:44]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's Amazing Movement Tech | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's amazing movement tech]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Animation and tangent that isn't required for any context.
|0:19 - 0:37
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=18s Watch from 0:18]
|-
|✅
| Tangent and clip about Xem as a person and unrelated clip metaphor.
|0:50 - 1:24
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=39s Watch from 0:39]
|-
|❌
| Cannot be cut cleanly, part of explanation of tech.
|1:34 - 1:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=88s Watch from 1:28]
|-
|❌
| Provides context for movement tech.
|3:00 - 3:12
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=180s Watch from 3:00]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate a point.
|3:40 - 3:45
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=216s Watch from 3:36]
|-
|❌
| Explanation of concept.
|3:45 - 5:03
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=224s Watch from 3:44]
|-
|✅
| Tangential wordplay.
|5:09 - 5:13
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=304s Watch from 5:04]
|}

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Segment categories]]

File:Midcredits-bloopers.jpg

2025-09-03T14:41:18Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Attribution

== Summary ==
An example of bloopers during credits.

Attribution: The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle | engineerguy (https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58&t=722)

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-09-03T14:35:22Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Img and desc.

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for looping or repetitive visuals for YouTube endcards and/or credits, usually at the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.

== Description ==
This category includes these at or near a video's ending:
* Credits
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Reused or unrelated clips used as background for endcards/credits
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Stylized end-credits sequences, like [https://youtu.be/qQAmyhBYWBs at the end of a movie]

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Midcredits-bloopers.jpg|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of mid-credits bloopers (aka. outtakes) that are not included in outro.<ref>https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58&t=722 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Not included:
* Opening credits (See {{Category|Intro}})
* Post or mid-credits scenes
** Scenes that are mainly verbal credits/shout-outs for the current video or excessively repetitive with no added context ''can'' be skipped.
* Topic conclusions and epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}})
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}})
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}}, {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}}, and {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be submitted separately when possible, so users don't need outro enabled to skip types of promotion during endcards/credits.

== Examples ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

File:Midcredits-bloopers.jpg

2025-09-03T14:24:56Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: An example of bloopers during credits.

== Summary ==
An example of bloopers during credits.

Hook/Greetings

2025-09-03T06:19:47Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: -1:1 & narration condition, per guideline-voting

'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Collections of reused clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Custom teasers and montages with unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)
}}
|negative=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=QOnQORqkHcM
|videotitle=California’s Tallest Bridge Has Nothing Underneath
|text=The first minute informs the viewer about the video's topic via an introductory statement.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=
|videotitle=
|text=
}}
}}
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Preview/Recap/Draft

2025-09-03T06:07:46Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Clarify: Voice-over that describes clips, -typo

{{Draft|none}}
{{Message box|type=important|mini=1|title=Hook is no longer part of this category.|text=Hooks now have to submitted in the new {{Category|Hook/Greetings}} category.}}
'''{{Category|Preview/Recap}}''' is used for collections of clips that show what is coming up in this video or other videos in a series where all information is repeated later in the video.

== Preview ==
For segments that show what is coming up in this or future videos of the same series, but do not provide additional information.

Voice-over or descriptive audio can be included if it's just describing the clips being shown.
If the segment includes clips that only appear here, this is very likely not the right category.

=== Examples ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| These are just clips coming up in the episode. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VxWKmnkuI0 VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGI 49]
|-
| These are just clips coming up in the episode. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_JuEjwltgY Top 10 scary Mandela effects]
|-
| In the preview it says "In the next episode" at the bottom and a clip contained in it is played. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOFqSWTNg8&t=1451s TrilluXe reagiert auf realer Irrsin - Umwelt Politikerin fährt dicken Audi A8]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| The clips at the start are partially custom and presented in such a way, that it does not fit preview anymore. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]
|-
|Teasing the content of the next video with voiceover is better as {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbH77rYaa8&t=2081s The birth of photography: Drawing with light (and silver iodide)]
|}

== Recap ==
For segments that show what happened in this or past videos of the same series, but do not provide additional information.
If it includes clips that only appear here, this is not the right category. If the video that is recapped is not directly linked to the current video, but clips from the recapped video are shown,
you shouldn't submit them either, because others have probably not watched the recapped video.

=== Examples ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| A summary of the game's rules and events from the previous episodes, without any additional information added. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrTIrJmph2A Jet Lag: Tag Across Europe 2, Episode 3]
|-
| This is a compilation/montage of clips from previous episodes. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIe5GKyLPek Digging a secret tunnel part 3]
|-
| In the recap it says "In the prior episode" at the bottom and clips from the previous episode are played. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1XffpSrZkw TrilluXe reagiert auf realer Irrsin - Fahrradweg mit Hundwechsel?]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-09-03T05:38:41Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +example link, +reused or unrelated clips to included, -dialogue condition

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for looping or repetitive visuals for YouTube endcards and/or credits, usually at the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.

== Description ==
This category includes these at or near a video's ending:
* Credits
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Reused or unrelated clips used as background for endcards/credits
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Stylized end-credits sequences, like [https://youtu.be/qQAmyhBYWBs at the end of a movie]

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of mid-credits bloopers (aka. outtakes). Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Not included:
* Opening credits (See {{Category|Intro}})
* Post or mid-credits scenes
** Scenes that are mainly verbal credits/shout-outs for the current video or excessively repetitive with no added context ''can'' be skipped.
* Topic conclusions and epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}})
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}})
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}}, {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}}, and {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be submitted separately when possible, so users don't need outro enabled to skip types of promotion during endcards/credits.

== Examples ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-09-01T21:41:17Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +fix youtube link

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for looping or repetitive visuals for YouTube endcards and/or credits, usually at the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.

== Description ==
This category includes these at or near a video's ending:
* Credits
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Stylized end-credits sequences, like at the end of a movie

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of mid-credits bloopers (aka. outtakes). Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Not included:
* Opening credits (See {{Category|Intro}})
* Post or mid-credits scenes with new dialogue
** Scenes that are mainly verbal credits/shout-outs for the current video or excessively repetitive with no added context ''can'' be skipped.
* Topic conclusions / epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}})
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}})
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}}, {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}}, and {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be submitted separately when possible, so users don't need outro enabled to skip types of promotion during endcards/credits.

== Examples ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-09-01T21:28:26Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: -ed. notes, +re-word/organize, +clause on repetitive or generic mid-credits scenes

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for looping or repetitive visuals for YouTube endcards and/or credits, usually at the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.

== Description ==
This category includes these at or near a video's ending:
* Credits
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Stylized end-credits sequences, like at the end of a movie

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of mid-credits bloopers (aka. outtakes). Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Not included:
* Opening credits (See {{Category|Intro}})
* Post or mid-credits scenes with new dialogue
** Scenes that are mainly verbal credits/shout-outs for the current video or excessively repetitive with no added context ''can'' be skipped.
* Topic conclusions / epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}})
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}})
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}}, {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}}, and {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be submitted separately when possible, so users don't need outro enabled to skip types of promotion during endcards/credits.

== Examples ==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-26T11:30:28Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: -typo

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This category includes these near a video's ending:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Cinematic end-credits sequences
* Ending credits

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of credits overlaying a blooper reel. Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits. Unique full-length scenes with dialogue that play concurrently with endcards/credits, such as blooper reels, shouldn't be skipped as outro.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay for them to fully overlap.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions / epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{box |text=Ed. Delete this and pos. example #2? Reason: Outro exists independently of promo category placement so users dont need outro enabled to skip promo during endcards. Imo, I/r page should state that u/p takes precedence when both are concurrent.}}
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{{box |text=Ed. Delete negative example #2? Reason: Not a category example, better on [[Advice for submitting]]}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-26T11:25:41Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: (All promo types, not just u/p)

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This category includes these near a video's ending:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Cinematic end-credits sequences
* Ending credits

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of credits overlaying a blooper reel. Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits. Unique full-length scenes with dialogue that play concurrently with endcards/credits, such as blooper reels, shouldn't be skipped as outro.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to them to fully overlap.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions / epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{box |text=Ed. Delete this and pos. example #2? Reason: Outro exists independently of promo category placement so users dont need outro enabled to skip promo during endcards. Imo, I/r page should state that u/p takes precedence when both are concurrent.}}
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{{box |text=Ed. Delete negative example #2? Reason: Not a category example, better on [[Advice for submitting]]}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-26T11:22:25Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Temp Ed. notes, +grammar/re-word, +examples changes

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This category includes these near a video's ending:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Cinematic end-credits sequences
* Ending credits

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying bloopers.|thumb|This is an example of credits overlaying a blooper reel. Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits. Unique full-length scenes with dialogue that play concurrently with endcards/credits, such as blooper reels, shouldn't be skipped as outro.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to them to fully overlap.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions / epilogues
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}. The reason is that they're not being credited for actual work on the video.

{{box |text=Ed. Delete this and pos. example #2? Reason: Outro exists independently of promo category placement so users dont need both enabled to skip self-promo during outro and elsewhere. Imo, I/r page should state that u/p takes precedence when both are concurrent.}}
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{{box |text=Ed. Delete negative example #2? Reason: Not a category example, better on [[Advice for submitting]]}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers, so should be marked as both outro '''and''' {{Category|self promo|nolink=1}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards are overlayed a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD] or relevant to the animation.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Tangents/Jokes/Draft

2025-08-24T20:15:39Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: archive

{{Archived|updated=[[Tangents/Jokes]]}}
{{Draft|guidelines}}
'''{{Category|Tangents / jokes}}''' is for tangential scenes or jokes that are not required to understand the main contents of the video.

== Description ==
This includes:
* Timelapses / B-roll
* Fake sponsors
* Slow motion clips that do not provide any context or are used as replays or B-roll footage
* Bloopers
* Irrelevant/ tangential parts
** Video author being distracted by something unrelated to the video
** Unrelated highlight clips that don't provide any context, are not elaborated on and don't fit into {{Category|preview}}.

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
* If any other category can be applied (mute or skip), choose them instead. Tangent is the lowest priority category.
* In most cases, tangents should not be mute. Mute tangents should mostly be used for chaining to a skip.

Not included:
* Similar to other categories, '''do not''' mark entire videos.
* Useful information:
*# Provides context.
*# Useful explanations or analogies.
*# Excerpts from sources.
*# Background details.
* Segments that are referenced later.
* Bloopers that include {{Category|Endcards/Credits}}.
{{Disclaimers}}

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2" |Positive examples
|-
| Joke tangent from 18:15 - 18:58.
|[https://youtu.be/088Ti7MgkOg?t=1095 DIY curbed wheel fix - was it worth it?]
|-
| Unrelated tangent: 10:03 - 10:37 - Distracted by a caterpillar.
|[https://youtu.be/pAOCiNhQW2Y?t=602 1,074 mph baseball vs. 1 gallon of mayonnaise]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbH77rYaa8 The birth of photography: Drawing with light (and silver iodide)]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YAGYyuA0U Food theory: I quit Diet Coke!]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MkrNVic7pw Auto-aiming bow vs. flying targets]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
| This is quoting a song, which is relevant to the point they are making. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MRAo-hwVhQ&t=272s The man who loved an abortion ban]
|-
| None of the examples in this video should be marked since they provide context.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5MFQnZM3k Nvidia’s stretchy simulation: super quick]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU VFX artist reveals how many solar panels are needed to power the entire world]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
|Joke analogy that provides no actual information .
|5:33 - 5:36
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=317s Watch from 5:17]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated joke in the middle of content.
|6:40 - 6:50
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=394s Watch from 6:34]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated tangent / joke that is based in fantasy.
|16:33 - 16:39
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=988s Watch from 16:28]
|-
|❌
| On-topic elaboration that provides context and information.
|17:28 - 18:01
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=1047s Watch from 17:27]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World Speedruns Deserve More Love | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World speedruns deserve more love]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|❌
| The clip is too short to clip cleanly.
|0:00 - 0:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=0s Watch from 0:00]
|-
|✅
| Collection of gameplay clips that do not appear later in the video.
|0:40 - 1:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=40s Watch from 0:40]
|-
|❌
| The upcoming scene is narrated and a follow-up to earlier content.
|9:52 - 10:07
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=588s Watch from 9:48]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated tangent / fun fact.
|10:24 - 10:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=617s Watch from 10:17]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any Speed" : The Truth about RECALLS | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any speed": The truth about recalls]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Clip used for humor.
|1:14 - 1:18
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=65s Watch from 1:05]
|-
|✅
| Clip used as reference, but ultimately just repetition.
|2:05 - 2:11
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=119s Watch from 1:59]
|-
|❌
| Direct quote & used for context.
|3:10 - 3:19
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=189s Watch from 3:09]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate point.
|5:33 - 5:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=328s Watch from 5:28]
|-
|✅
| Song reference to accentuate point.
|5:45 - 5:49
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=341s Watch from 5:41]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y The quest to beat Portal glitchless in under 15 minutes]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|0:59 - 1:27
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=57s Watch from 0:57]
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|4:49 - 6:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=267 Watch from 4:27]
|-
|❌
| Short clip showing the end of the run.
|14:14 - 14:25
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=847s Watch from 14:08]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated highlights that don't provide any context or information.
|16:53 - 17:59
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=1004s Watch from 16:44]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's Amazing Movement Tech | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's amazing movement tech]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Animation and tangent that isn't required for any context.
|0:19 - 0:37
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=18s Watch from 0:18]
|-
|✅
| Tangent and clip about Xem as a person and unrelated clip metaphor.
|0:50 - 1:24
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=39s Watch from 0:39]
|-
|❌
| Cannot be cut cleanly, part of explanation of tech.
|1:34 - 1:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=88s Watch from 1:28]
|-
|❌
| Provides context for movement tech.
|3:00 - 3:12
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=180s Watch from 3:00]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate a point.
|3:40 - 3:45
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=216s Watch from 3:36]
|-
|❌
| Explanation of concept.
|3:45 - 5:03
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=224s Watch from 3:44]
|-
|✅
| Tangential wordplay.
|5:09 - 5:13
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=304s Watch from 5:04]
|}

User:WikiWikiWOWWOW

2025-08-24T20:08:36Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: creation

(aka: DMHaters on SB Discord)

I'm just trying to make the wiki a more consistent guide for VIP segment moderation.

I don't really use DeArrow, so don't @ me about that part of the wiki.

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-24T19:21:09Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Placeholder img, +re-word

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This category includes these near a video's ending:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Topic themed outro animations and short cinematic end-credits sequences
* Ending credits

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying new scenes.|thumb|This is an example of credits overlaying a full-length scene. Placeholder for https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 <ref>https://https://youtu.be/kU_gH36GG58 (The masterful design of the two-liter plastic soda bottle)</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits. Full-length scenes with dialogue that play concurrent with endcards/credits, such as blooper reels, shouldn't be skipped as outro.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to overlap it with them.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}, since they're not being credited for their work on the video.
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards overlayed over a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD].
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}
== References ==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-24T19:02:53Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW:

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This category includes these at or near a video's end:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Topic themed outro animations and short cinematic end-credits sequences
* Ending credits

== Exceptions / edge cases ==
[[File:Connected chapters.png|alt=Credits overlaying new scenes.|thumb|This is an example of credits overlaying a new full-length scene.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vAht-OvZKM (Evaluating the definite integral using a derived general formula (Mis-1457))</ref>.]]
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits. If credits are overlaying new full-length scenes, such as bloopers, it shouldn't be skipped as outro.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to overlap it with them.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Scrolling lists of financial supporters ''alone'' do not qualify as "credits", but fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}, since they're not being credited for their work on the video.
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards overlayed over a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD].
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-23T05:06:46Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Truncate

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / edge cases ==
This category is not for any time YouTube endcards or annotations appear, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits.

Usually, outro is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to overlap it with them.

Scrolling lists of financial supporters alone do not qualify as "credits", and falls under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}, since they're not being credited for their work on the video.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards overlayed over a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD].
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-22T14:14:56Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Compilations of mult. vids, +re-words

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') is for closing credits or looping visuals for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / edge cases ==
This category is not for when YouTube endcards or annotations appear over a section of relevant video, only if there is an obvious cut to designated visuals for endcards/credits.

Usually, endcards/credits is near the end of a video, but a compilation of multiple episodes should have each closing credits marked as outro, seperate from {{Category|intro}}.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to overlap it with them.

Scrolling lists of financial supporters alone do not qualify as "credits", and falls under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion|nolink=1}}, since they're not being credited for their work on the video.

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post or mid-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
{{Category|Sponsor|nolink=1}} segments should always be cut separately. {{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated.

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards overlayed over a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD].
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-21T14:43:36Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: draft tag

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') are for closing credits or title cards for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
==Description==
Functionally {{category|Intro}}, just at the end of a video.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to overlap it with them.
== Exceptions / edge cases ==

Included:
* Closing credits
* Stylized sequences for credits
* If there is a '''clean cut''' to mostly static video or unrelated music for YouTube endcards

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Overlaid annotations
* Financial supporters alone do not qualify as "Credits", and falls under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}, see edge cases below.
{{Category|Sponsor}} segments should always be cut separately.

{{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards overlayed over a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD].
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Endcards/Credits/Draft

2025-08-21T14:42:56Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Create new draft

'''{{Category|Endcards/Credits}}''' (also known as '''outro''') are for closing credits or title cards for YouTube endcards, usually at or near the end of a video.
It is not to be used for conclusions with information.
__FORCETOC__
==Description==
Functionally {{category|Intro}}, just at the end of a video.

Outro exists independently of {{Category|Sponsor}} / {{Category|Unpaid Promotion}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder}}, so it is okay to overlap it with them.
== Exceptions / edge cases ==

Included:
* Closing credits
* Stylized sequences for credits
* If there is a '''clean cut''' to mostly static video or unrelated music for YouTube endcards

Not included:
* Opening credits
* Post-credits scenes
* Topic conclusions
* Bloopers (See {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}.)
* “Goodbye” sequences (See {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.)
* Overlaid annotations
* Financial supporters alone do not qualify as "Credits", and falls under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}, see edge cases below.
{{Category|Sponsor}} segments should always be cut separately.

{{Category|Unpaid Promotion|nolink=1}} / {{Category|Interaction Reminder|nolink=1}} should be cut separately if possible, but can be included '''only''' if they cannot be separated

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} during endcards should be marked endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
| Interaction reminder and {{Category|self promotion|nolink=1}} are lumped together inside the end card. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8lMeR32vvc&t=1s Can a program brick your PC?]
|-
| The patrons are given credit in the credit scroll next to the writers. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uognkTrarGc Space Jam 2 - Terrible but very fun]
|-
| {{Category|Self promotion|nolink=1}} and endcards are easily separated. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F5zkuXJNn8 Why there's a straight line through Scotland]
|-
| The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} was separated from the endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWV5fSaUB8 My channel was deleted... how?]
|-
|Endcards overlayed over a {{Category|non-music}} segment. The {{Category|interaction reminder|nolink=1}} is separated from the endcards, because it is easy to do so.
|[https://youtu.be/CGQC1E6_E58?t=214 Katy Perry - Hot n Cold (lyrics)]
|-
| Bloopers at the end are {{Category|Tangents/Jokes}}. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_Ze-544E This laptop is all screen]
|-
|The audio at the end is not present in the [https://roosterteeth.com/watch/ah-animated-2020-9-10 first-party VOD].
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42bFzQIPmTA Tevy Fonda - AH Animated]
|-
|The clip at [https://youtu.be/NmCEvoMwzzA?t=19 0:19] is completely unrelated and filler for YouTube's endcards overlay.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCEvoMwzzA Wenn dein Lehrer endlich mal die Wahrheit sagt]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| {{Category|Sponsor}} trumps endcards. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SamxVSq6AI It's sinfully light - Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless gaming headset]
|-
|Segment which started at [https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=182 3:02] caused an abrupt audio cut when a smoother transition was possible at 3:07.
|[https://youtu.be/TosdBYbIFBI?t=176 Hissing cat warms up to his foster mom]
|-
|Financial supporter lists alone fall under {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}. No other credits or endcards are present.
|[https://youtu.be/13eiDhuvM6Y&t=1431 Deception, Lies, and Valve]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Intermission/Intro Animation

2025-08-21T13:16:59Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Exceptions / Edge Cases */ -Duplicate, -outdated after hook split

'''{{Category|Intermission / intro animation}}''' segments are for intervals without actual contents, usually at the start of a video.
This should not be used for transitions containing important context.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This includes:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Livestream pauses with no content:
** Looping animations
** Livestream chat window
** Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Parts of the video that were blurred or muted by the channel after uploading and don't make sense without the removed video or audio
* Topic themed intro animations and short cinematic openings
* Random unrelated clips with music, similar to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rzC5qrYZXs an intro of a TV show]
* Generic or repetitive chapter title cards
** Not for title cards that offer any additional context
** Generic chapters such as "Question 2", "Round 3" or titles to segments repeated throughout the series like "fan mail" can be included, if they don't offer additional context

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that anything containing speech should not be submitted.

This category is '''not''' for:
* Getting to the interesting part of a video. Use {{Category|highlight}} instead.
* Time-lapses
* Slow motion clips
* [[B-Roll|B-roll]] footage
* Bloopers
* Jokes

{{Disclaimers}}
* Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment

=== Full conference recordings ===
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}
Unedited conference recordings are a different type of video to regular, scripted videos, and as such some segments that usually wouldn't be considered “intermission” may be.

If any rules for scripted videos mention “speech”, you can assume that “speech” in the context of a conference recording does not include any unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated slot for questions. Anything that has its corresponding unique slides or time slot should be considered “content”. Segments without unique slides or an allocated time slot may still be considered “content” depending on other factors.

For full, unedited conference recordings, the following segments may additionally be included in {{Category|intermission}} segments:
* A/V testing (segments before the talk where A/V equipment is being tested/configured, that don't include any substantial speech)
* Verbal instructions before/after a talk that are only relevant for in person attendees, such as:
** asking for a door to be closed
* Unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated time for questions
* Responses to inaudible audience comments before/after a talk, if they cannot be understood without the context of the initial comment

=== Speedruns ===
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}
Long in-game loading screens and cutscenes without player input or commentary may be skipped if not counted toward the final time. Interactable menus (including inventory, result screens) should not be skipped.

Moments where a player is waiting for an in-game event to trigger and still being timed should not be skipped.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Can these loading screens / cutscenes be marked with intro?
!Verdict
!Reason
!Video link
|-
|❌
|External timer is used, and all gameplay with timer running shouldn't be skipped.
|[https://youtu.be/pLK1dA7MN-c&t=9 Windwaker Any% Run]
|-
|✅
|Modded autosplitter program is used that removes loading screens from the final submitted run time. (The in-game cinematics that play at the beginning of a level should not be marked as intro, since run strageties involve skipping them at the right time so NPCs are loaded in a certain position.)
|[https://youtu.be/NG7D4Caq6FA&t=139 HITMAN Trilogy SA/SO Run]
|-
|❌
|Loading screens and cutscenes count toward run time, and shouldn't be skipped. Also, there's unique commentary from the speedrunner that would be skipped.
|[https://youtu.be/a5JvBtp8ewo <nowiki>[WR] Super Mario Odyssey Run</nowiki>]
|}

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link
|-
! colspan="2" |Positive examples
|-
|The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SElZABp5M3U I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome]
|-
| Themed intro cinematic over music||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNNJESKjrE OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise]
|-
| This cut is very seamless.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdoi3p2jHPU&t=23s The mask of Tutankhamun]
|-
|The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]
|-
| rowspan="2" |Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdROTl4b0o Blind smartphone guessing game!]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxp-FCDUkNc The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021]
|-
|Themed intro.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXflEEQqSU Your hands go ''inside'' this keyboard]
|-
|Tv-series like intro||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pph8Ilq1E Spec ops react to ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' - night missions campaign]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
|In this trailer the first 5 seconds should not be cut, because you can hear the wind blowing in the background. The wind in this case is content.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qah9sSIXJqk KGF: Chapter 2 teaser]
|-
|The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8&t=13s 0:13] is not permitted.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8 Kyudo - The sound of an arrow being released from bow]
|-
|The cinematic at the beginning should not be cut, because it is vital to the context. Removing it leads to a decreased viewer experience. It doesn't matter that the title references it.||[https://youtu.be/C3xeBlEuufw?t=4 You wouldn’t download a PC case?]
|-
|Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.
|[https://youtu.be/EXBAdajRuYw?t=34 Handheld DNA eraser?]
|-
|The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet greets the viewer. As such, it is now {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKZGQ-qwEE Bread that hates mustard]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Intermission/Intro Animation

2025-08-20T18:59:57Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: -Duplicate info, -typos

'''{{Category|Intermission / intro animation}}''' segments are for intervals without actual contents, usually at the start of a video.
This should not be used for transitions containing important context.
__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This includes:
* Pauses
* Static frames
* Looping animations
* Livestream pauses with no content:
** Looping animations
** Livestream chat window
** Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening
* Copyright, fair Use, fiction and legal disclaimers
* Parts of the video that were blurred or muted by the channel after uploading and don't make sense without the removed video or audio
* Topic themed intro animations and short cinematic openings
* Random unrelated clips with music, similar to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rzC5qrYZXs an intro of a TV show]
* Generic or repetitive chapter title cards
** Not for title cards that offer any additional context
** Generic chapters such as "Question 2", "Round 3" or titles to segments repeated throughout the series like "fan mail" can be included, if they don't offer additional context

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that anything containing speech should not be submitted.

# A greeting containing speech may be marked as intro if and only if it is separated from the rest of the video with a clear visual '''and''' audio cut.
# An intro segment which contains a warning that protects the viewer should have the warning left out or not be marked at all.

This category is '''not''' for:
* Getting to the interesting part of a video. Use {{Category|highlight}} instead.
* Time-lapses
* Slow motion clips
* [[B-Roll|B-roll]] footage
* Bloopers
* Jokes

{{Disclaimers}}
* Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment

=== Full conference recordings ===
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}
Unedited conference recordings are a different type of video to regular, scripted videos, and as such some segments that usually wouldn't be considered “intermission” may be.

If any rules for scripted videos mention “speech”, you can assume that “speech” in the context of a conference recording does not include any unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated slot for questions. Anything that has its corresponding unique slides or time slot should be considered “content”. Segments without unique slides or an allocated time slot may still be considered “content” depending on other factors.

For full, unedited conference recordings, the following segments may additionally be included in {{Category|intermission}} segments:
* A/V testing (segments before the talk where A/V equipment is being tested/configured, that don't include any substantial speech)
* Verbal instructions before/after a talk that are only relevant for in person attendees, such as:
** asking for a door to be closed
* Unintelligible audience chatter before/after a talk, outside of a dedicated time for questions
* Responses to inaudible audience comments before/after a talk, if they cannot be understood without the context of the initial comment

=== Speedruns ===
{{Draft|section=1|wip}}
Long in-game loading screens and cutscenes without player input or commentary may be skipped if not counted toward the final time. Interactable menus (including inventory, result screens) should not be skipped.

Moments where a player is waiting for an in-game event to trigger and still being timed should not be skipped.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Can these loading screens / cutscenes be marked with intro?
!Verdict
!Reason
!Video link
|-
|❌
|External timer is used, and all gameplay with timer running shouldn't be skipped.
|[https://youtu.be/pLK1dA7MN-c&t=9 Windwaker Any% Run]
|-
|✅
|Modded autosplitter program is used that removes loading screens from the final submitted run time. (The in-game cinematics that play at the beginning of a level should not be marked as intro, since run strageties involve skipping them at the right time so NPCs are loaded in a certain position.)
|[https://youtu.be/NG7D4Caq6FA&t=139 HITMAN Trilogy SA/SO Run]
|-
|❌
|Loading screens and cutscenes count toward run time, and shouldn't be skipped. Also, there's unique commentary from the speedrunner that would be skipped.
|[https://youtu.be/a5JvBtp8ewo <nowiki>[WR] Super Mario Odyssey Run</nowiki>]
|}

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link
|-
! colspan="2" |Positive examples
|-
|The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SElZABp5M3U I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome]
|-
| Themed intro cinematic over music||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eNNJESKjrE OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise]
|-
| This cut is very seamless.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdoi3p2jHPU&t=23s The mask of Tutankhamun]
|-
|The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]
|-
| rowspan="2" |Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdROTl4b0o Blind smartphone guessing game!]
|-
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxp-FCDUkNc The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021]
|-
|Themed intro.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXflEEQqSU Your hands go ''inside'' this keyboard]
|-
|Tv-series like intro||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pph8Ilq1E Spec ops react to ''Call of Duty: Modern Warfare'' - night missions campaign]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
|In this trailer the first 5 seconds should not be cut, because you can hear the wind blowing in the background. The wind in this case is content.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qah9sSIXJqk KGF: Chapter 2 teaser]
|-
|The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8&t=13s 0:13] is not permitted.|| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMnRvJVih8 Kyudo - The sound of an arrow being released from bow]
|-
|The cinematic at the beginning should not be cut, because it is vital to the context. Removing it leads to a decreased viewer experience. It doesn't matter that the title references it.||[https://youtu.be/C3xeBlEuufw?t=4 You wouldn’t download a PC case?]
|-
|Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.
|[https://youtu.be/EXBAdajRuYw?t=34 Handheld DNA eraser?]
|-
|The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet greets the viewer. As such, it is now {{Category|Hook/Greetings}}.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evKZGQ-qwEE Bread that hates mustard]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Music: Non-Music Section

2025-08-18T18:29:20Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Exceptions / edge cases */ skits -> talking

{{draft}}
{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-Music Section}}''' is only for music videos and videos showcasing music as their primary contents.

This category is for skipping talking bits and other non-music distractions in edited uploads or music videos that differ from any official music release.
In the end, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version, while reducing stretches of complete silence after or before songs.
__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / edge cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Non-music additions over music playing in the background shouldn't be cut.
# Silent parts and talking in the middle of original mixes should not be cut in the corresponding YouTube video.
# Absolute silence before and after a song can be cut, but only when '''nothing''' can be heard from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
#* Do not skip during audio fade-in / out transitions.
# Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content warnings.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
# Dialogue and visual scenes in full-length musicals and short films shouldn't be skipped as non-music.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Music: Non-Music Section

2025-08-15T16:10:19Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: "content descriptor" -> "content warning"

{{draft}}
{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-Music Section}}''' is only for music videos and videos showcasing music as their primary contents.

This category is for skipping talking bits and other non-music distractions in edited uploads or music videos that differ from any official music release.
In the end, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version, while reducing stretches of complete silence after or before songs.
__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / edge cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Non-music additions over music playing in the background shouldn't be cut.
# Silent parts and skits in the middle of original mixes should not be cut in the corresponding YouTube video.
# Absolute silence before and after a song can be cut, but only when '''nothing''' can be heard from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
#* Do not skip during audio fade-in / out transitions.
# Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content warnings.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
# Dialogue and visual scenes in full-length musicals and short films shouldn't be skipped as non-music.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Tangents/Jokes

2025-08-11T22:16:26Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +TOC, +References

{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=Tangents is a category meant for when you aren't in the mood for “fun”.
}}
'''{{Category|Tangents / jokes}}''' is for tangential scenes or jokes that are not required to understand the main contents of the video.

__FORCETOC__
== Description ==
This includes:
* Timelapses / B-roll
* Fake sponsors
* Slow motion clips that do not provide any context or are used as replays or B-roll footage
* Bloopers
* Irrelevant/ tangential parts
** Video author being distracted by something unrelated to the video
** Unrelated highlight clips that don't provide any context, are not elaborated on and don't fit into {{Category|preview}}.

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
* If any other category can be applied (mute or skip), choose them instead. Tangent is the lowest priority category.
* In most cases, tangents should not be mute. Mute tangents should mostly be used for chaining to a skip.
* This category is not for censoring content such as jumpscares, bright flashing, or distressing moments.<ref>[[FAQ/New categories#Not protecting a user's mental or physical health]]</ref>

Not included:
* Similar to other categories, '''do not''' mark entire videos.
* Useful information:
*# Provides context.
*# Useful explanations or analogies.
*# Excerpts from sources.
*# Background details.
* Segments that are referenced later.
* Bloopers that include {{Category|Endcards/Credits}}.
{{Disclaimers}}

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2" |Positive examples
|-
| Joke tangent from 18:15 - 18:58.
|[https://youtu.be/088Ti7MgkOg?t=1095 DIY curbed wheel fix - was it worth it?]
|-
| Unrelated tangent: 10:03 - 10:37 - Distracted by a caterpillar.
|[https://youtu.be/pAOCiNhQW2Y?t=602 1,074 mph baseball vs. 1 gallon of mayonnaise]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbH77rYaa8 The birth of photography: Drawing with light (and silver iodide)]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5YAGYyuA0U Food theory: I quit Diet Coke!]
|-
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MkrNVic7pw Auto-aiming bow vs. flying targets]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
| This is quoting a song, which is relevant to the point they are making. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MRAo-hwVhQ&t=272s The man who loved an abortion ban]
|-
| None of the examples in this video should be marked since they provide context.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR5MFQnZM3k Nvidia’s stretchy simulation: super quick]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU VFX artist reveals how many solar panels are needed to power the entire world]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
|Joke analogy that provides no actual information .
|5:33 - 5:36
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=317s Watch from 5:17]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated joke in the middle of content.
|6:40 - 6:50
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=394s Watch from 6:34]
|-
|✅
|Unrelated tangent / joke that is based in fantasy.
|16:33 - 16:39
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=988s Watch from 16:28]
|-
|❌
| On-topic elaboration that provides context and information.
|17:28 - 18:01
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZEaYjo4ZJU&t=1047s Watch from 17:27]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World Speedruns Deserve More Love | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw Pac-Man World speedruns deserve more love]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|❌
| The clip is too short to clip cleanly.
|0:00 - 0:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=0s Watch from 0:00]
|-
|✅
| Collection of gameplay clips that do not appear later in the video.
|0:40 - 1:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=40s Watch from 0:40]
|-
|❌
| The upcoming scene is narrated and a follow-up to earlier content.
|9:52 - 10:07
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=588s Watch from 9:48]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated tangent / fun fact.
|10:24 - 10:40
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yur4w0Cfpw&t=617s Watch from 10:17]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any Speed" : The Truth about RECALLS | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk "Unsafe at any speed": The truth about recalls]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Clip used for humor.
|1:14 - 1:18
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=65s Watch from 1:05]
|-
|✅
| Clip used as reference, but ultimately just repetition.
|2:05 - 2:11
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=119s Watch from 1:59]
|-
|❌
| Direct quote & used for context.
|3:10 - 3:19
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=189s Watch from 3:09]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate point.
|5:33 - 5:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=328s Watch from 5:28]
|-
|✅
| Song reference to accentuate point.
|5:45 - 5:49
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk&t=341s Watch from 5:41]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y The quest to beat Portal glitchless in under 15 minutes]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|0:59 - 1:27
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=57s Watch from 0:57]
|-
|✅
| Gameplay clips that are not built upon, elaborated or used for context.
|4:49 - 6:02
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=267 Watch from 4:27]
|-
|❌
| Short clip showing the end of the run.
|14:14 - 14:25
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=847s Watch from 14:08]
|-
|✅
| Unrelated highlights that don't provide any context or information.
|16:53 - 17:59
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9u7JDCT47Y&t=1004s Watch from 16:44]
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's Amazing Movement Tech | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM Ratchet & Clank's amazing movement tech]
!Verdict
!Reason
!Timestamp
!Link
|-
|✅
| Animation and tangent that isn't required for any context.
|0:19 - 0:37
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=18s Watch from 0:18]
|-
|✅
| Tangent and clip about Xem as a person and unrelated clip metaphor.
|0:50 - 1:24
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=39s Watch from 0:39]
|-
|❌
| Cannot be cut cleanly, part of explanation of tech.
|1:34 - 1:41
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=88s Watch from 1:28]
|-
|❌
| Provides context for movement tech.
|3:00 - 3:12
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=180s Watch from 3:00]
|-
|✅
| Clip used to accentuate a point.
|3:40 - 3:45
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=216s Watch from 3:36]
|-
|❌
| Explanation of concept.
|3:45 - 5:03
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=224s Watch from 3:44]
|-
|✅
| Tangential wordplay.
|5:09 - 5:13
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1CDiebvzRM&t=304s Watch from 5:04]
|}
==References==
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Music: Non-Music Section

2025-08-07T18:28:09Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Opening, +Edge case

{{draft}}
{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-Music Section|nolink=1}}''' is only for music videos and videos showcasing music as their primary contents.

This category is for skipping talking bits and other non-music distractions in edited uploads or music videos that differ from any official music release.
In the end, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version, while reducing stretches of complete silence after or before songs.

__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Non-music additions over music playing in the background shouldn't be cut.
# Silent parts and skits in the middle of original mixes should not be cut in the corresponding YouTube video.
# Absolute silence before and after a song can be cut, but only when '''nothing''' can be heard from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
#* Do not skip during audio fade-in / out transitions.
# Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content descriptors.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
# Dialogue and visual scenes in full-length musicals and short films shouldn't be skipped as non-music.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Music: Non-Music Section

2025-08-07T15:31:32Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Re-word through-out, -typos

{{draft}}
{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-Music Section}}''' is only for music videos and videos showcasing music as their primary contents.
In the end, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version, while reducing irrelevant talking, silence after or before songs, and other distractions.

__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Silent parts in the middle of original mixes should not be cut in the corresponding YouTube video.
# '''Absolute''' silence before and after a song can be cut, but only when nothing can be heard from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
#* Do not skip during audio fade-in / out transitions.
# Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content descriptors.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
# Dialogue and visual scenes in full-length musicals and short films shouldn't be skipped as non-music.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Music: Non-Music Section

2025-08-06T12:45:40Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Silence at start/end, +Musicals / short films

{{draft}}
{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-music section}}''' is only for music videos and videos which feature music as their primary contents.
In the end, the video should resemble the track found on music services or any other mix version as closely as possible, and should reduce talking, absolute silence at the start / end, and other distractions.

__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Silent parts in the middle of original mixes should not be cut in the corresponding YouTube video.
# '''Absolute''' silence at the start / end of music can be cut only after you can not hear anything anymore from the video. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
#* Do not skip during audio fade-in / out transitions.
# Non-music may cover any visuals if needed, including content descriptors.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>
# Dialogue and visual scenes used to convey a story in full-length musicals and short films shouldn't be skipped as non-music.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=TLnUJzueBOQ
|videotitle=Is This Country Song Racist? - Key & Peele
|text=This is not a music video, but a comedy skit with music in it. Skipping the non-music removes the narrative context for the music.
}}
}}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Hook/Greetings/Draft

2025-08-06T11:30:09Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Archive

{{Archived}}
{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added narration or context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)
}}
|negative=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=
|videotitle=
|text=
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=
|videotitle=
|text=
}}
}}

== References ==
<references />

Music: Non-Music Section

2025-08-02T16:46:18Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Moved from main until #guideline-voting

{{draft}}
{{Message box|type=caution|mini=1
|title=This is an aggressive category.
|text=This category will skip any segments that are not present in the official audio release, '''including warnings for flashing lights, NSFW, and similar'''.
}}
'''{{Category|Music: Non-music section}}''' is only for music videos and videos which feature music as their primary contents. It should cover parts of the video not part of official mixes.
In the end, the video should resemble the version found on music services or any other mix version as closely as possible, or should reduce talking and other distractions.

__FORCETOC__
== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
# This category exists detached from other categories.
# {{Category|Intros}} and {{Category|endcards}} should still be overlayed in music videos. If all non-music segments are correctly placed and you submit an {{Category|intro|nolink=1}} or {{Category|endcard|nolink=1}} that is partially not covered by a non-music segment, your submission is definitely wrong.
# Dialogue skits, sound effects, or intentional silence shouldn't be cut if also present in the track released on music services.
#* In unedited recordings of live concerts or similar uncontrollable environments, these can be cut if background music isn't interrupted.
# The cut should only be made after you cannot hear anything anymore. Boost your audio to make this type of cut accurately.
# Non-music may cover anything if needed, including visual indicators<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/603643120093233162/603643180663177220/881954619679440947 Discord message]</ref>.

To create extra accurate segments, refer to the [[Advice_for_submitting#Music_Videos|advice for submitting]].

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=0uJ1DWvc_ZM&t=165
|videotitle=MORGENSHTERN - NOMINALO (Official Video, 2021)
|text=Segment at 2:49-3:05 skips a section of diegetic audio without music. There is no {{Category|outro|nolink=1}} at the end, because it would cut the music video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=VNs_cCtdbPc
|videotitle=<nowiki>BROWN MUNDE - AP DHILLON | GURINDER GILL | SHINDA KAHLON | GMINXR</nowiki>
|text=The start is exact. The {{Category|endcards|nolink=1}} only starts once the music has fully faded out.
}}|negative=
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=6p-lDYPR2P8&t=40
|videotitle=<nowiki>Madonna - Material Girl (Official Video) [HD]</nowiki>
|text=Segment at 0:43–0:58 skips added dialogue, but also skips part of the song continuing in the background.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=0VDYMbKoBPk
|videotitle=Turning My Cat's Meow Into Dubstep
|text=The video is not a music video, no non-music segments should be added. {{Category|Highlight}} should be used if skipping to the completed song.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=tollGa3S0o8
|videotitle=Taylor Swift - All Too Well: The Short Film
|text=This video is not a music video, it is a short film that features the music.
}}
{{Template:Video examples/row
|videoid=Qfi9JpgMc2U
|videotitle=9/21/21
|text=This video is not a music video, it is also a short film that features the music.
}}
}}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Interaction Reminder (Subscribe)

2025-08-01T15:27:15Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +Generic reactions to messages, +typos, +formatting

'''{{Category|Interaction reminders}}''' should be used when there is a short reminder to like, subscribe, or interact with them on any paid or free platform. If it is about something specific,
the segment should be under the {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}} category instead.

__FORCETOC__

== Motivation ==
Calls-to-action never contain useful information. If it could be useful, use {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}} instead.

'''This includes:'''
* Short reminders to like, subscribe, follow, interact, or watch to the end
** This includes "Pay attention or you'll miss [x] Easter eggs", playback speed, and repeat requests
* Generic reactions to messages or donations ("Thanks for the sub", "Shout-out to ''X'' for donating")
* Request for opinions in comments (See [[#Exceptions/ Edge Cases|exceptions / edge cases]])

== Exceptions / Edge Cases ==
Factual advice should not be included in any segments; opinions or polls should be. (See [[Interaction Reminder (Subscribe)#Examples|examples]])
* How can '''''I''''' improve the machine '''''I''''' am building? (factual)
* If anyone has worked with ''X'' before and has '''''advice on proper practices''''', please comment below. (factual)
* What should we call our new cat? (opinion)
* If anyone has any suggestions for a name, comment below. (opinion)

=== Not included ===
* On-screen interaction reminders (subscribe, like, comment button animations, etc.) that cannot be skipped without disrupting content. If you manage to make a segment which skips one of these without cutting out content and it doesn't have a bad transition, go ahead and submit it.
* Responses to viewer comments and questions.
* Talking about something specific:
** an event
** a specific post
** a long-ish explanation

== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" |Description!! style="width: 1%" |Video link
|-
! colspan="2" | Positive examples
|-
| This asks you to subscribe because of future videos.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcMlblQS-k&t=235s Intel's beast canyon NUC is crazy powerful]
|-
|He asks to like and subscribe.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBjiWmN89Fc&t=170s The gamma key affair: It could have destroyed Mul-T-Lock]
|-
|Content plays in the background during the audio-only interaction reminder. A mute segment works here. Don't mark the request for correction at the end.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iWysC6TIVA A real life alien (minus the acid spit)]
|-
|Reminder to keep watching to the end of the video.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezlkGhFBrmg&t=26s#requiredSegment=12adb2a489b5e0df1df13afe47ff50f7c42f4c30df45268e50005ddbe78716296 I made XCOM in 25 hours (plus special announcement!)]
|-
! colspan="2" |Negative examples
|-
|Don't submit on screen reminders with content in the background.||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qeK1T7yrGg&t=27s Welcome to Achievement Island]
|-
|Asking for ways how to improve lava lamps should not be marked. ||[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16gB2BDXwTo&t=1340s What exactly is the goop inside a lava lamp?]
|-
| {{Category|Interaction}} segment from [https://youtu.be/e94KggaEAr4?t=20 0:22 - 0:35] also contained an {{Category|intro}}. Should not be grouped together as a single segment.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e94KggaEAr4&t=19s How to move characters in Unity 3D]
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Preview/Recap

2025-08-01T14:57:57Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: -Hook section, +move hook notice to top

{{Message box|type=important|mini=1|title=Hook is no longer part of this category.|text=Hooks now have to submitted in the new {{Category|Hook/Greetings}} category.}}
'''{{Category|Preview/Recap}}''' is used for collections of clips that show what is coming up in in this video or other videos in a series where all information is repeated later in the video.

== Preview ==
For segments that show what is coming up in this or future videos of the same series, but do not provide additional information.
If it includes clips that only appear here, this is very likely not the right category.

=== Examples ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| These are just clips coming up in the episode. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VxWKmnkuI0 VFX Artists React to Bad & Great CGI 49]
|-
| These are just clips coming up in the episode. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_JuEjwltgY Top 10 scary Mandela effects]
|-
| In the preview it says "In the next episode" at the bottom and a clip contained in it is played. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOFqSWTNg8&t=1451s TrilluXe reagiert auf realer Irrsin - Umwelt Politikerin fährt dicken Audi A8]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|-
| The clips at the start are partially custom and presented in such a way, that it does not fit preview anymore. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SkJdPp35pM I need help with my new house]
|-
|Teasing the content of the next video with voiceover is better as {{Category|Unpaid/Self Promotion}}.
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbbH77rYaa8&t=2081s The birth of photography: Drawing with light (and silver iodide)]
|}

== Recap ==
For segments that show what happened in this or past videos of the same series, but do not provide additional information.
If it includes clips that only appear here, this is not the right category. If the video that is recapped is not directly linked to the current video, but clips from the recapped video are shown,
you shouldn't submit them either, because others have probably not watched the recapped video.

=== Examples ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 80%"
|-
! style="width: 3%" | Description !! style="width: 1%" | Video link
|-
! colspan="2"|Positive examples
|-
| A summary of the game's rules and events from the previous episodes, without any additional information added. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrTIrJmph2A Jet Lag: Tag Across Europe 2, Episode 3]
|-
| This is a compilation/montage of clips from previous episodes. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIe5GKyLPek Digging a secret tunnel part 3]
|-
| In the recap it says "In the prior episode" at the bottom and clips from the previous episode are played. || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1XffpSrZkw TrilluXe reagiert auf realer Irrsin - Fahrradweg mit Hundwechsel?]
|-
! colspan="2"|Negative examples
|}

[[Category:Segment categories]]

Hook/Greetings

2025-08-01T14:32:54Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: +First paragraph, +Examples from draft

'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added narration or context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)
}}
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Hook/Greetings

2025-08-01T14:27:51Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: New description for hook (From /draft)

'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for greetings and goodbye sections welcoming viewers.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added narration or context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{!}}-
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}
[[Category:Segment categories]]

Hook/Greetings/Draft

2025-08-01T14:20:52Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Description */ Rephrasing, +Not included ex.

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video or future episodes in a series. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current or other episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that only repeat upcoming info.
* Non-informative descriptions of later events. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Recaps of the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.
* Compilations of clips from other series episodes with no added narration or context. (See {{category|Preview/recap}})

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)
}}
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}

== References ==
<references />

Hook/Greetings/Draft

2025-07-30T18:42:21Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Description */

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks that tease upcoming moments in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current video or previous episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Partially-custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that repeat information from later in the video.
* Generic descriptions of events later in the video. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Earlier events from the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Additional details or context not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)
}}
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}

== References ==
<references />

Hook/Greetings/Draft

2025-07-30T16:33:47Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Examples */

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks early in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current video or previous episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Partially-custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that repeat information from later in the video.
* Generic descriptions of events later in the video. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Earlier events from the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Details or events not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Themed montage that exists to accentuate a narrative point, but doesn't add relevant info that isn't covered later in the video.
}}
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=dGj0rVZGfuk
|videotitle=Microsoft Windows 10: Your Old PC is Now Trash!
|text=Generic greetings at 0:00-0:02 and 0:16-0:22, and narrated preview with no added info from 0:02-0:16 are submitted as one hook/greetings segment. (0:00-0:22.969)
}}
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}

== References ==
<references />

Hook/Greetings/Draft

2025-07-30T16:00:29Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: /* Description */

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks early in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbyes.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current video or previous episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Partially-custom teasers and montages with added narration or unique clips that repeat information from later in the video.
* Generic descriptions of events later in the video. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Earlier events from the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Details or events not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Opening montage from various sources that exists to accentuate a narrative.
}}
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}

== References ==
<references />

Hook/Greetings/Draft

2025-07-30T15:50:29Z

WikiWikiWOWWOW: Description / Hook

{{Draft}}
'''{{Category|Hook/Greetings}}''' is for narrative hooks early in a video, plus dedicated greetings and goodbye shots.

== Description ==
=== Hook ===
For [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_hook narrative hooks] that grab the viewer's attention (often as the first scene) by teasing or describing events from later in the same video. Segments that are 1:1 clips of the current video or previous episodes fall under {{category|preview/recap}}.

This includes:
* Partially-custom teasers and montages that repeat information from later in the video.
* Generic descriptions of events later in the video. ("We're going to do ''X'' later, and it's going to be crazy..")
* A beginning thematic statement, such as a direct quote, that is already repeated later in the video.

Not included:
* Earlier events from the current or older videos. (See {{category|recap}})
* Details or events not repeated later in the video. ("To do ''X'' later, we had to..")
* Moments with narrative importance that would be lost skipping, such as an event depicted earlier through a different character's perspective.

=== Greetings ===
For greetings at the start of the video before any information has been discussed, or which repeat information discussed right after the greeting.

=== Goodbyes ===
For goodbyes and concluding sentences at the end of the video. Do not include conclusions to the video's topic, only non-informational goodbyes should be included.

== Examples ==
{{Video examples|positive=
{{Video examples/row
|videoid=4Y4w5OspCDs
|videotitle=The REAL Cost of Gacha Games
|text=Opening montage from various sources that exists to accentuate a narrative.
}}
|negative=
{{!}}-
}}

== References ==
<references />