A hundred percent true, the value of hands on is lost.
I'm not necessarily thinking live, but a decent, better yet well captured recording has the huge advantage of replay. But, that's not a new concept, there are many how videos, some better than others.
Sometimes, just a home camcorder set on a tripod is better than nothing. I've mention on other posts watching a video of fellow, now passed on, explain how he made modern damascus barrels and walked through a Holland and Holland commission that didn't quite work out.
I had the chance to attend a woodworking class by a fellow at the top of a specialty that was privately arranged. The fellow did the classes very infrequently then stopped all together, but years later he put out a dvd that is a nice compliment and refresher to the class.
Only thoughts. Some video are like some writings, not quite there, but the next best thing?
