"Even a shaky 10-second video can capture depth and angles better than a static image or scribbled notes."
Haha, true enough—my scribbles usually look like ancient hieroglyphics by the time I revisit them. Videos are great, but I've also found sticking a cheap LED flashlight behind pipes helps clear up those shadowy mysteries...
Videos can definitely help, but honestly, I've found that a quick sketch with clear labels and measurements often beats replaying a shaky clip five times. Sometimes simplicity and clarity outweigh depth and angles—especially when you're troubleshooting months later...
"Sometimes simplicity and clarity outweigh depth and angles—especially when you're troubleshooting months later..."
Fair point, but I've had times where a sketch missed something subtle that only showed up clearly in video. Maybe combining both methods covers all bases? Curious if anyone else finds sketches occasionally misleading...
Agree with combining both methods—sketches alone can definitely miss subtle stuff. I've had sketches that looked perfect, but when I got onsite, realized a valve handle clearance issue wasn't obvious until I saw it in person. Quick videos or even a few photos from different angles have saved me headaches more than once. Sketches are great for clarity, but real-world visuals catch those sneaky details...
Totally get that—when I documented my kitchen sink plumbing, I ended up using sketches plus quick phone videos. Sketches were great for the layout, but the videos caught all those weird pipe angles and tight spots sketches missed...saved me some serious frustration later.
