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Mark Schoneveld
on January 23rd, 2007.
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The Brands or Sponsors select the winners. They use their own internal criteria, all based around the execution of the creative brief. In some instances, XLNTads will run its own contests to develop sample ads. In these instances, XLNTads editorial team will select the winners.
The winner announcement usually happens around 10-14 days after the assignment concludes. We apologize for the varying lengths of time, but we are at the whim of our clients’ time table. Please be patient. We won’t forget about you!
The winners are announced on our blog, so we recommend you subscribe to the free email alerts from the blog.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Absolutely. The more the merrier.
You can enter any and all assignments on XLNTads, and you can usually submit more than one entry to an assignment. Check the rules as specified in the Ad Maker agreement for specifics on the number of submissions allowed for any particular assignment.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Click the button on the assignment page of your choice that says, “Register and Enter Now” or “Enter Now” (depending on if you’re already logged in or not). When you do that, you’ll be asked to agree to some Terms & Conditions, then a box will appear underneath which will contain the links to download brand assets you might use in your video, including a Creative Brief detailing exactly what we’re looking for.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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When you upload a video to XLNTads, we take some time to personally watch and review each one of them. When we’ve watched it, and we’re sure it’s not inappropriate, yucky or too strange, we make it go live. In some instances, the sponsoring brands want to see the work before it gets posted, so that could add a little extra time before your video goes live. They just want to get an advanced look at your work.
Also, make sure you give our servers time to transcode the videos. That could take up to a few hours on a slow day. If we notice any problems with your upload, we’ll get in touch.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Head on over to our blog and click on one of the options for subscribing. We always announce news, big and small, on our blog. Sometimes, we email news and notes to the address we have on file for you. Make sure our emails aren’t going to your spam folder! You can do this by adding us to your Address Book.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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You can upload pretty much any file type - .mov .mp4 .wmv - to name some of the biggies. And what kind of specs are we looking for? Typically the best compression for our site is .mov or .mp4 using the H.264 codec, in 640 X 480 pixels, optimized for broadband streaming. Freevlog provides some really awesome video and compression tutorials here.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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For release forms, you should download them, sign them, and fax, scan and email, or snail-mail them back to us.
For any other document that doesn’t require a signature, just email them to us.
Here’s our contact info:
FAX: 610-832-1166
Email: info [at] xlntads [dot] com
Mail: XLNTads 625 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Our assignments don’t include music to use in your clips, but there are several ways to get music on your own. One way is to Google ‘royalty-free music‘ and use one of the many services that come up. Better than that is to find some music from the Public Domain at sites like Archive.org or by Googling ‘public domain music‘. Best of all, of course, it to make your own! Several simple, fun tools exist for creating music on your computer one of the best of which is GarageBand for Apple.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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The releases are found in the asset tray on each assignment’s landing page in a downloadable .zip file.
No, you don’t have to submit them now. You will need to have them signed and ready if and when your video is chosen for distribution. So, it’s up to you whether you print and fill them out now, during filming, or after you’ve uploaded your video. It’s always a wise move to have a stockpile of release forms around whenever you shoot. Going back and tracking down people is much harder than just having them signed and ready upfront.
To get the releases to us, the best way is to sign them, scan them in and email a .PDF version to us. If you don’t have a scanner, you can always fax them to: (610) 832-1166. Or, as a last resort, you can mail them to our offices.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Once your video has been chosen by the brand, you’ve been notified, and the winners list has been announced, we’ll get in touch with you to make sure we have your address right and then we cut you a check and put it in the mail! The whole process might take up to a couple weeks, so sit tight. If you’re worried we forgot about you, shoot one of Community Managers an email.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Maybe. We don’t have much in-house paid work, but when we do, we make a point of offering those assignments to our best creators who have proven themselves tried and true (in other words, you’re reliable, and your work is fabulous). You could be one of them! If you’d like to learn more about these opportunities, email one of our Community Managers, and they’ll be happy to tell you what’s available.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Yes! But first, be sure to read the Creative Brief carefully. Our clients outline exactly what they’re looking for in that document. If you’re still stumped, or if you’re confused on some of the points, email or IM one of our lovely community managers, and we’ll be happy to help you out!
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Nope, sorry. We give you all we have. If you find additional material, make sure you have the rights to use it.
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Posted by
Mark Schoneveld
on January 21st, 2007.
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Good question! First of all, read the Creative Brief carefully to find out exactly what the brand is looking for. Secondly, be creative!
As for making awesome videos, there are lots of resources out there on the web. Start here, by subscribing to our blog where we often write about tricks and tips. Getting great production quality on your work is essential. It’s not difficult, but there’s definitely and art to it. One of the most important tips we can give you right off the bat: have great sound!
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