May I get your opinion please?
I am giving away a FREE autographed copy of my book, The AdSense Code, to one person who will give me feedback on a one-minute video I have created.
This will literally take just a couple minutes.
First, watch this video...
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I don't ask much of you, so please take just a couple minutes and give me your honest feedback.
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August 10, 2007 02:19 AM
Well, first and foremost, the video was presented fairly well.
I, personally like to read and collect the information that's written, even when watching a video. While watching this, I felt that the words went by a bit fast, and although I got a chance to read them, I didn't get that extra second or 2 to collect it. I do understand, however that the video was limited with regards to time. Basically, I didn't really "feel" the written content of the video. I felt that the overall message was better presented in the video, which could therefore do without the text.
At the end it says coming soon, yet right before that it says coming August 15th. It's a minor thing but going back and forth with when its coming doesn't give off any meaningful effect, especially with the two texts appearing one after the other. You have a choice between "Coming Soon" and "Coming August 15th", but in choosing, make sure to stick with it. Using both, especially back to back, doesn't help, but again its minor.
Overall the video portrayed a very down to earth, yet competitive environment set out for these entrepreneurs. Where the goal was to come off as being a show for the people, where those watching through their computers could feel as though they could be a part of it given the opportunity, you succeeded. It didn't come off as some larger than life scenario that one could not see themselves being a part of. The "real" effect was accomplished.
August 10, 2007 07:01 AM
OK, I'm not going to give you an analysis of your content. What I am going to tell you is that it made more excited to see your up coming show, The Next Internet Millionaire!
August 10, 2007 07:39 AM
The video is great. It has given me the lot of information about the adsense. I am dying to read your book as soon as possible. So, that I can make a handsome amout of money through it.
August 10, 2007 07:43 AM
Nothing...
August 10, 2007 08:21 AM
LOL, its like a film trailer, LOL, makes me want to watch on the 15th of August tho, all in all slick little vid.
August 10, 2007 08:23 AM
Great trailer, can't wait for the show to start!
August 10, 2007 08:28 AM
Hi Joel
The video is ok - but you had better watch out it does not set someone's epilepsy off. I found the continous flashing quite annoying, but then everyone else here thought it was very cool.
August 10, 2007 08:35 AM
Simply Great!
August 10, 2007 08:42 AM
you shoulda picked me in the top 12, but I won't complain. i can enjoy watching something as much as I can doing it.
awesome clips, though, very professional.
I especially like your still shot in the middle, introducing you as the host. haha, it looks kind of old-timeyish, but awesome, none-the-less...
thanks, Joel.
August 10, 2007 09:05 AM
Great video Joel. Very informative and professional.
August 10, 2007 09:19 AM
Just like a movie trailer that makes me want to have to go and see it!
Looking forward to the actual show.....
August 10, 2007 09:32 AM
Joel,
I was a contestant on a reality show for stock car driving that was shown on SpikeTV. Your trailer is heads and shoulders above theirs and theirs was pretty good. But...yours is great. Its a great teaser that presents the idea in an exciting manner that leaves you wanting more. Good luck and I look forward to watching it. Ryan-
August 10, 2007 09:41 AM
Too many flashes. The writing is too thin and moves kind of fast.
August 10, 2007 10:14 AM
I have a fast connection but it didn't load well. I don't know what the problem is. So I couldn't watch the whole thing.
August 10, 2007 10:20 AM
well! i cannot see anything that will convince me that your "ads" have sense to make it "adsense". please make another one! even for a movie trailer? no one will like it! no arts whatsoever! sorry but that's my honest opinion.
August 10, 2007 10:42 AM
Made me want to come back on the 15th!
August 10, 2007 11:16 AM
Hi! Joel,
Quite interesting video full of impact for those who wants to be a millionaire in the internet market!
August 10, 2007 12:05 PM
Excellent trailer! Can't wait to see the show!
August 10, 2007 01:02 PM
Looks like a typical trailer for a TV reality show, sans the soundbytes. So, if that's what you were going for, good job!
August 10, 2007 01:52 PM
Hi Joel, I enjoyed the vidio very profesionaly done.
August 10, 2007 02:22 PM
Looks very professional and well done. It's something that you would probably see for a reality show trailer by Mark Burnett.
August 10, 2007 02:47 PM
The main problem I had with the trailer is that the editor dipped a little too often into his special effects box.
I tend to agree with an earlier comment that there was a bit too much "flashing". A change in transitions might have worked better and had a less "harsh" effect. Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing.
The relevance of Marlon having a little on-stage rant had meaning only if one was aware of the competition and what it entailed. For someone seeing just the clip/trailer for the first time, he merely came across as an overwrought competitor (Hmmm, maybe that DOES describe Marlon!)
The sound track was good and pumped up the visuals. I think you got the message across well.
Now about that autographed book :o)
August 10, 2007 03:03 PM
I love the concept for the show. Overall the clip compels me to visit the website, however the color red and the flashing graphics were off-putting. The facial expressions of the participants transmitted the sense of competitiveness making the red (reminded me of a blood bath) extraneous.
Overall an excellent concept!
August 10, 2007 03:10 PM
This first clip has made me look forward to the main event because it was very stimulating and catchy.
August 10, 2007 04:15 PM
I like the trailer it created excitement and intrigue. It reminds of the trailer that I kept watching for close to a year before the release of The Secret and everyone know what a great success that was.
August 10, 2007 04:35 PM
I think this video is put together VERY nicely and I am now REALLY looking forward to seeing this show! Hopefully I'll learn more too!
August 10, 2007 04:51 PM
Nice music, maybe even to nice, considering what it's advertising :-)
The whole clip doesn't tell me why I should watch it! What's in there for me watching it? Entertainment? Nah, I'd rather play with my kid for entertainment :-) Information? There's nothing in this clip tipping me that I might learn something if I'd what it.
August 10, 2007 05:44 PM
Overall, good presentation. The editing was a tad too jumpy but it put the competitive edge across very well. Music OK but not very 'catchy', I thought. Should spark a lot of interest. Can't wait for the 15th! Good luck to everyone taking part.
August 10, 2007 05:59 PM
Well,
the cut of the video is done very well and it goes along with the rhythm of the music perfectly.
However, a spoken track is missing. Only a view words, phrases to better catch your attention. If it just were at the very end, "The next internet millionaire coming on August 15th". Something like that.
Yours
John
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August 10, 2007 07:22 PM
I too had difficulty gettin this to load with high speed internet. The flashes became even faster when they came. I do not feel compelled to watch. The words flashed fy so quickly that I missed most of them.
August 10, 2007 08:16 PM
Slick, and a little over the top, but I gotta say I liked it.
If The Next Internet Millionaire! is as good as the trailer, it should make for some interesting viewing.
August 10, 2007 10:26 PM
Hey, you two really put together a nice promotion clip. Very professional.
August 11, 2007 12:03 AM
Great!!
August 11, 2007 12:14 AM
very nice exiteng video presentation,,, i've always wanted to do staff like this,,,, short but effictive .. thnx
August 11, 2007 01:00 AM
ggd choice mr adsense and i will provide you by in formation about that thank you for your cooporation and i wish for you good luck besfriend
ramy
August 11, 2007 01:22 AM
Dear Mr. Joel,
I have seen your Video show. It is really good to see those moving slides. It conveys that some information is
coming soon within 15th August regarding How to be Millionaire. But in any case, it is bit fast. I tried to read the contents two/three times. But unfortunately, I am unable to read all details. You and and your colleague will going to give us book on
AdSense. This information is obviously fantastically represented.
In any case, I am eagerly waiting to see the contents of the AdSense new book.
With best regards,
Atindriya Maitra.
August 11, 2007 01:25 AM
Dear Mr. Joel,
I have seen your Video show. It is really good to see those moving slides. It conveys that some information is coming soon within 15th August regarding How to be Millionaire. But in any case, it is bit fast. I tried to read the contents two/three times. But unfortunately, I am unable to read all details. You and and your colleague will going to give us book on
AdSense. This information is obviously fantastically represented.
In any case, I am eagerly waiting to see the contents of the AdSense new book.
With best regards,
Atindriya Maitra.
August 11, 2007 03:30 AM
Found it difficult to watch with all the flashing. If I were to watch the program that followed would probably give the intro a miss and make a cup of coffee or something. literally a dazzling prresentation. Good luck with everything. Ken.
August 11, 2007 04:45 AM
OK
now I am curious
August 11, 2007 06:45 AM
Awesome Video, the professionalism and the creativity of this video. Who was behind this one...Steven Spielberg or the next great director Eric Holmlund and producer Joel Comm. The suspense for the 15th to arrive - can't wait.
August 11, 2007 07:56 AM
The Video trailer is so great, and I can't wait to see the contest begin. Profesionally made and once again, it's truly a great job!
August 11, 2007 08:48 AM
coooooooooooooooooooooooL
August 11, 2007 11:31 AM
Wow... I liked the theme song, very professional!
Excellent idea, my version didn't load well, will have to do some checking as to why. I am a newbie so I will be watching. Looking forward to much, much more!
August 11, 2007 12:33 PM
I liked the flow of the whole trailer over all. The text size would fit a tv screen better than 320x240, it needs to be bigger and there are some transparency issues with the text disappearing at times. Cant wait to catch the show, "coming soon" or August 15th?
August 11, 2007 12:40 PM
Just waiting for the Next Internet Millionare
August 11, 2007 03:19 PM
It looks like scam. No information just a lot of flash. You Joel look good in the video Eric on the other hand looks like a bum you got off of the street. The video comes off giving you the idea you can be a millionaire practically overnight, which is the far from the truth. I most likely will not be back on August 15.
August 11, 2007 04:19 PM
YOUR VIDIO AD IS VERY WELL DONE, IT GAVE ME A GOOD IDEA OF WHAT YOU ARE PROMOTING. YOU COULD HAVE GIVEN A LITTLE MORE MEAT TO THE MESSAGE. OTHERWISE IT IS WELL DONE!
August 11, 2007 06:52 PM
Joel you did great with this video, as usual taking into concideration the works I seen you do in the past. Very professional as I would expect, keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to the 8/15/07 event.
August 11, 2007 11:48 PM
It compares to the ads I've seen on T.V. lately for movies coming out. Like them, it moves to fast for slow eyes like mine to follow very clearly. Especially when your book flashes on the screen. I'm sure most every one who sees it, knows what it is, but it goes by too fast and it's too small for any one who dosn't. It is a great temptation for me to possibly win your book. I am in hopes that it tells how someone without two cents to rub together can follow your methods and become a millionaire on the internet or anywhere else. Here's wishing you good luck with your project.
Harry
August 12, 2007 04:26 AM
An interesting video. I like the music. But I prefer something with more voice-overs. It doesn't convey to me a sense of what kind of competition this is. Winning money? Winning the potential to earn money? Both of these ideas are not attractive enough to me. Is it about strategy? I love strategy. But that doesn't come through in the video.
August 12, 2007 10:45 AM
You know what Joel, I like Formula 1, because it's fast and I like fast. Man, Formula 1 cannot compete with this videomessage !! With its speed that is. Its to much information presented in to little time. I feel like being overrun by a F1-car ! Fairly I know what it's about, but wow chill man and be sure to keep to what you want to bring across for a message, ok?
I like speed, but not when I want to really grap the message... tnx !
August 12, 2007 12:29 PM
Great Production! Great sound, excellent visuals. Will be looking forward to August 15th for sure!
August 12, 2007 02:13 PM
Cool video and it looks like a great concept for a show!
August 12, 2007 08:22 PM
very interesting ....and i wish all the contestants in the show all the very best...ill be back to see who wins
August 12, 2007 10:24 PM
Once again, a Great job Joel.
August 13, 2007 01:22 AM
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You are proofed you are genius and experience person in the online areana
August 13, 2007 11:27 AM
The music conveys a sense of urgency to watch and that I believe is a strong point. But the quick change from scenes is a bit difficult to follow. A audible comment during the presentation about what is going to take place would be helpful. The quality of the production overall is very good and the ending does look very much like a movie.
August 13, 2007 03:36 PM
Wow - looks great - just like "The Apprentice"
Very "catchy"
Can't wait to see the show
August 14, 2007 07:39 AM
I like the video a lot. It got me excited about the upcoming show! Some of the words came to fast for me to read, but overall I thought it had great graphics and content.
August 14, 2007 01:12 PM
I liked it. I don't think you should ask people to comment on something like this, because then they either just want the book or they try and read too much into it. there is nothing wrong with it. Just sit back, relax and you get the message. Brilliant. By the way, I allready have the book, so mine is just an honest opinion.
August 14, 2007 11:50 PM
Positives
-Good theme music. Built intrigue and drew me in.
-Excellent video clips. Marlon's rant, the arm pump, wiping a tear. Fantastic!
-Overall quality very professional. Not cheap or cheesy feeling.
Negatives
-The flashes were a bit much. Too distracting.
-Text went by too fast. I got it all, but was tough to keep up with.
Suggestions
-Make a 60 second spot with several sound bytes and well-timed, minimal voice over.
Conclusion
-Show starts the day before my birthday and I'm looking forward to watching the show far more than aging another year!
It appears you have accomplished your goal of producing a high quality internet reality show. Good job, Joel! Looking forward to watching it with my homeschooled children and seeing the shots filmed right in my home state of Colorado. Can't wait! Thanx!
August 15, 2007 09:25 PM
Great video ad Joel. Has that groovy sense that you cant wait to see what is going on. Like the amazing race. Also I thought that the content was relevant and to the point and it did make you feel with all the tech and flashing, that there was an element of competitiveness that would eventually take place. Great Job, caught my attention.
August 16, 2007 12:33 AM
OK, I'm not going to give you an analysis of your content. What I am going to tell you is that it made more excited to see your up coming show, The Next Internet Millionaire!
August 17, 2007 12:57 PM
If we are talking about the production of the video I have to say great. What didn't convince me was the content of the video. I feel that I still don't know what it’s about. I understand that it is a Reality Show through the Internet and that you’re going to choose a winner who will become the Next Internet Millionaire. What I still don't understand are the tasks, for how long is the show and what is the grand prize besides the 25 grand and the joint venture. What I'm trying to say is how is he going to become the Next Internet Millionaire? And how do you know he is not already out there?. On the other hand I already watched the first episode I really liked the “Get to Know each other” trick and the diversity of the cast. What I didn’t understand is If you’re an Advertising Guru on the Internet, why didn’t you get a Sponsor on the Laptops (the brand was censored) that you gave to the members of the Show.
Besides all of the above. I Loved the idea of the show. keep it up. Alfredo
August 18, 2007 11:43 PM
The flashing near the start when they are getting out of the car etc. doesn't give enough time to get a good look at what's going on.
Overall the whole video could be a bit simpler without trying to cram so much in, it seems a bit hurried and someone who doesn't know what it is about will miss more than they pick up.
August 19, 2007 01:28 PM
Better than any Television trailer for all the reality shows out there but I do feel it could be slowed down just a little. This is a great concept and one that I'm sure will be duplicated over and over, jeez why didn't I think of that?