Spot SponsorBlock:Intermission/Intro

 Intermission / intro segments are for intervals without actual content, usually at the start of an episode. This should not be used for transitions containing important context.

Description

This includes:

• Pauses
• Livestream pauses with no content:
  • Long break with no talking or nothing seemingly happening
• Copyright, fair use, fiction and legal disclaimers
• Topic themed intro music and short opening jingles
• Random unrelated clips with music

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 an episode. Use  highlight instead.
• Bloopers
• Jokes

• Disclaimers that are there to protect the viewer
  • Spoiler warnings
  • Content warnings
  • Photosensitive warnings
  • Anti-harassment disclaimers
  • Content Ratings (Film, TV, Video Games)
• Context relevant to parts immediately after the segment

Full conference recordings

Unedited conference recordings are a different type of episode to regular, scripted episodes, and as such some segments that usually wouldn't be considered “intermission” may be.

If any rules for scripted episodes 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  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

Examples

Description	Video link
Positive examples
The intro animation that is found in Linus Tech Tips' videos.	I tried Steam Deck early and it's awesome
Themed intro cinematic over music	OnePlus 9 Pro review: A huge Hasselblad promise
This cut is very seamless.	The mask of Tutankhamun
The intro consists of random unrelated clips with music that give no context for the video	I need help with my new house
Themed intros for The Studio that differ slightly between videos	Blind smartphone guessing game!
	The MKBHD desk setup tour 2021
Themed intro.	Your hands go inside this keyboard
Tv-series like intro	Spec ops react to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - night missions campaign
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.	KGF: Chapter 2 teaser
The category shouldn't be used to get to the point of the video. A segment from 0:00 to 0:13 is not permitted.	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.	You wouldn’t download a PC case?
Intro segment doubles as a warning to protect the viewer and should not be marked.	Handheld DNA eraser?
The spoken intro on Daily Dose of Internet greets the viewer. As such, it is now  Hook/Greetings.	Bread that hates mustard