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Are you willing to see more product integration in order to help the Creators out. |
Yes. If more product integration is needed to pay the bills, I have no problem with it. |
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No. I absolutely do not want to see more product integration. |
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colbertnationgirl Hymn of One
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 14893
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Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: |
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No, they haven't done it yet. _________________ That was the weirdest display of geekdom that I have ever seen in my entire life. |
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lookyz Casual Observer
Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Posts: 94 Location: Manhattan's Shadow
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 12:02 am Post subject: |
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Branding is a natural part of our modern lives (more so mine, I'm a marketer).
It comes up so much even fictional brands are created to make shows more realistic (ie Lost's Apollo bars & Oceanic air). More realistic when real products are involved I say.
If all else fails, take the Wayne's World approach:
DB: Nothing satisfies a hungry beast like this delicious Snickers brand candy bar with nuget
Jonas: Once you're done with that Snickers, let's go out back and I'll wail on you with my new Everlast boxing gloves.
DB: Ok, let me just get a cool, refreshing drink of gatorade so I don't dehydrate as I bob and weave to save my pretty face.
too much? |
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Skunkwaffle Enthusiastic Fan
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 460 Location: New York
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:11 am Post subject: |
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Actually I think it would be heeeeeeelarious if there was a total parody episode, where all the characters are huge exaggerations of themselves and they all did these ridiculous Truman Show type adverts. Like completely making fun of themselves you know, Daniel being a total loser, Jonas giving all his money away, Bree whining and crying until someone ends up punching her. |
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:04 am Post subject: |
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I think you know.
Skunkwaffle wrote: | Actually I think it would be heeeeeeelarious if there was a total parody episode, where all the characters are huge exaggerations of themselves and they all did these ridiculous Truman Show type adverts. Like completely making fun of themselves you know, Daniel being a total loser, Jonas giving all his money away, Bree whining and crying until someone ends up punching her. |
Have you seen the parody vids with Carmen Electra? I think those were fantastic. They're not quite the same thing as what you've suggested here (which I think would be great), but they're still gold. |
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Skunkwaffle Enthusiastic Fan
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 460 Location: New York
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Lurker, I saw it. I thought it was pretty funny. But there's nothing like people parodying themselves. |
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Kasdeja Hymn of One
Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 7754 Location: Back...and to the left.
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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That would be a good addition to the DVD! _________________
You cannot make another post so soon after your last; please try again in a short while.
Bagged, tagged, sold to the butcher at the store. |
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shayna327 Casual Observer
Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 34 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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I dont see any problem with this.... i think i like it better integrated into the story than just, say, running a commercial in the beginning. i watch this series about everyday, so i know they need the money to make it all work and get more videos out. and really, the way i see it is more money = more or better videos. and thats good for all of us |
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kellylen The Order of Denderah
Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 2823 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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as long as it doesnt come out cheesy then i'm all ok with it _________________ -Kelly |
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imagin Casual Observer
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 82 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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A limited yes... I wouldn't mind actual product integration... but the recent candy one was more of a blatent commercial, not the subtle product integration one would see in a film or a television show. _________________ imagin
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chicky88 Casual Observer
Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 42
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:52 am Post subject: |
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imagin wrote: | A limited yes... I wouldn't mind actual product integration... but the recent candy one was more of a blatent commercial, not the subtle product integration one would see in a film or a television show. |
Agreed. I'm not against the idea but that came across as horribly blatant and cheesy to me. From the extra zoomed in product shots to "Bree" kinda awkwardly stumbling over the product name... Product placement can be done very effectively without that kind of obvious advertising.
If they can't find a more effective way to do it than that, I hope they'll keep it to a very minimum number of videos and continue pursuing other methods of obtaining income. |
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Linc Casual Observer
Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 44
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:31 am Post subject: |
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PRODUCT PLACEMENT SCRIPT
(Feel free to use)
INT. LATEST HIDEOUT - DAY
The trio are as bored as their surroundings are boring; they're sitting in various parts of the room. Bree is bored and recording from her perch slightly removed from the other two. Daniel opens up a Pepsi from the table he sits at and takes a swig.
JONAS
Hey, where'd you get the Pepsi?
DANIEL
Soda machine outside.
JONAS
Well, go get me one.
DANIEL
Dude, you've got legs.
JONAS
I don't have any money!
DANIEL
You're not really trying to convince me of that, are you?
JONAS
...dammit.
Jonas gets up and WALKS out. Daniel continues enjoying his soda. Bree puts the camera on HERSELF.
BREE
(Steve Irwin voice)
Fascinating watching the males battle in their natural habitat! _________________ molniya r-60 |
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colbertnationgirl Hymn of One
Joined: 21 Oct 2006 Posts: 14893
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:34 am Post subject: |
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LOL, I like that!! _________________ That was the weirdest display of geekdom that I have ever seen in my entire life. |
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BTStars Casual Observer
Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 78
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Third Alternative |
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asti wrote: | I would buy a DVD collection. While the content can be downloaded easily enough, if the Creators wanted to put together the collaboration Part 1, Part 2, etc., as an official pressing to disc I'd buy the series. Just saying this as an addition and/or alternative to searching out sponsors. I'm not opposed to product placement as a pragmatic way to get the actors paid, cameras paid off, back office cutting/mixing staff paid, or even hiring staff to handle chat responses. |
I think that is an awesome idea! |
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Linc Casual Observer
Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 44
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:10 am Post subject: |
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If you want to see how well DVD collections work with shows released for free on the web - just ask how well Rooster Teeth is doing (Red vs. Blue). _________________ molniya r-60 |
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BTStars Casual Observer
Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 78
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:12 am Post subject: |
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I take it that they're not doing well?? |
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