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1. Crackle.com Contests | From Obscurity to Obscenely Famous » Web TV Wire Says:

   July 22nd, 2007 at 6:25 am

   […] Crackle.com Contests | From Obscurity to Obscenely Famous Posted in: News, Video Editing & Production and Competitions by Clayton Moulynox Crackle.com, the old Grouper recently re-launched by Sony as a streaming entertainment network, are currently running three contests for budding video producers who want to have a crack (excuse the pun) at the big time. Winners of the contests are offered “career-making opportunities…that money can’t buy”, according to the triangle of fame (my name for it, not Crackle’s) which you’ll find on Crackle’s site. “Get in the game, get featured, get famous” are the steps – sounds easy! The three contests cover different genres: Stand-up comedy, short film, and animation. Each contest also has different prizes that are more relevant and rewarding for the particular genre. Choose the Contest for You The “High Wire” contest is for the comedic talents out there. The winner will find themselves with the opportunity to perform a 15 minute set on one of the famous IMPROV stages in LA, New York or Chicago. Add to this the chance to pitch your talents to IMPROV Comedy Labs executives. Directors and producers of short films should test their talents in the “Shorts” contest. The reward for the winner? A $15,000 development deal with Crackle plus pitching your film concept to Columbia Pictures. Very nice, I like (as Borat would say). Finally, animation gurus can show off in the “Wetpaint” contest. The winner walks away with $15,000 cold hard cash and a 2-day lab at Sony Pictures Imageworks in LA. Sony Pictures Animation executives will also listen to the winner’s pitch for an original animated feature. Get Famous So that’s three good reasons to get your mates together and have some creative brainstorming. Or at least drink some beer. Check out Crackle now and get famous! […]

2. Thedailyreel.com | Reeling in Niche Users Through Social Networking » Web TV Wire Says:

   July 23rd, 2007 at 4:28 am

   […] Thedailyreel.com | Reeling in Niche Users Through Social Networking Posted in: News, Video Sharing & Video Clips and Video Editing & Production by Clayton Moulynox Online video website The Daily Reel (TDR) has jumped onboard the social networking scene with the release of “ReeledIn”, a new feature on its website. ReeledIn is primarily for film makers wanting to expose their work and connect with the people who matter, says the company’s blog. “Noobs” (users new to online video making) are also encouraged to join and access expert knowledge. TDR hope to attract more polished video producers than the large sites such as MySpace and YouTube. The carrot for quality video producers to join up is the fact major talent agencies and production companies will have a presence on ReeledIn. The site features “jobs” and “pitch request” sections and, similar to Sony’s Crackle.com, makes the claim users may just get their “big break”. ReeledIn’s Benefits New users to ReeledIn can register as either “Creative” (i.e. those that make videos) or “Employers” (i.e. those that might want people who make videos). It’s been reported that talent agency UTA Online are already setup on the site. In addition to industry exposure, ReeledIn offer forums dealing with video tips, software tips and how-to tutorials as well as the opportunity to form groups (“crews” as the site refers to it) with other users with similar skills and specialties. No doubt die-hard TDR fans will rejoice in the new social networking functionalities, but perhaps TDR is just another frame in the ever lengthening movie reel of online video sites – some which inevitably may end up on the cutting room floor. Well done to TDR for trying to be a little unique in any case. […]

3. Web Video Site Grouper Reinvents Itself as Crackle Video - Blog Snob Says:

   August 17th, 2007 at 9:07 am

   […] Until recently, Grouper.com was just another Video on Demand hosting provider. But citing overcrowding of the market, Grouper reinvented itself as Crackle Video. They’re still in the Video Sharing business, but they’ve modified their strategy significantly. And they just might be onto something. […]

4. Internet Video Site Grouper Reinvents Itself as Crackle | forestglencomputers.com Says:

   August 17th, 2007 at 9:08 am

   […] Until recently, Grouper.com was just another Web Video hosting provider. But citing overcrowding of the market, Grouper reinvented itself as Crackle. They’re still in the Video Sharing business, but they’ve modified their strategy significantly. And they just might be onto something. […]

5. Crackle.com: A New Concept in Video Sharing Says:

   August 17th, 2007 at 9:10 am

   […] Grouper has re-branded itself as Crackle.com, but the name isn’t the only thing that has changed. Crackle Video is on a mission to find and showcase the latest Internet Video talent, and is offering some great incentives to those who participate. […]

6. Tech Tips Today - Gadget and Gizmo News Says:

   August 18th, 2007 at 7:20 am

   […] The Web Video scene is fairly young, but its popularity has inspired the creation of numerous Video Clip Sharing sites. Two of the biggest players are YouTube and MySpace. One of the smaller players, Grouper.com, has sought to make its presence known by reinventing itself. Grouper has re-branded itself as www.Crackle.com, but the name isn’t the only thing that has changed. Crackle.com is on a mission to find and showcase the latest Internet Video talent, and is offering some great incentives to those who participate. […]

7. Crackle - A New Web Video Puts a New Twist on Vid Sharing - Articles Blog Web Says:

   August 21st, 2007 at 9:29 am

   […] Due to the dominance of MySpace and YouTube, Video Sharing site Grouper.com has changed its focus. Grouper has reincarnated itself as Crackle Video, and now features content produced exclusively for Internet Video. […]

8. david Says:

   August 27th, 2007 at 2:49 pm

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