I read plenty of research papers. They don't usually have a gee-isn't-this-cool narration and annoying background music. Also, if an academic paper's background

I read plenty of research papers. They don't usually have a gee-isn't-this-cool narration and annoying background music. Also, if an academic paper's background material is familiar and boring then you can easily skim it and see where the new stuff begins. That's not so easy with a video.