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Star Wars, Musical Rarities & Steve Jobs - The Week's Best Viral Videos & Marketing Lessons

In the two years or so that I've been writing this column, this is by far the highest number of videos I've ever crammed inside it. I don't know if that means there's more great video than ever out there, or if it's a sign ...

The Top 20 Global Online Video Ads For September 2011

Something happened on the Global Ads Chart in September that has not happened in 26 months. Since being launched way back in July 2, 2009, Evian's record-breaking Roller Babies ad has been a permanent fixture in the top 20 most shared commercials. That is until now. After ...

An Exclusive Interview With Ryan Connolly, Creator & Host Of Film Riot

Film Riot, which plays Mondays and Thursdays on Revision3, is a virtual film school right here on the web.  It is especially valuable for those who look to get into web video (or any kind of film and video work) and might not have that ...

Social Video Branding Done Right - Samsung & Freddiew's Gamer Commute

Freddie Wong has earned a mention in more than a few articles here at ReelSEO. His charisma and charm, paired with sharp wit and insane special effects skills, make his channel a weekly "must-watch," whether you just want to be entertained or are looking to ...

Based On A True Story: A Brief History Of The "False Document" In Film & Web Series

A powerful technique in the world of entertainment is what is known as the false document. It goes beyond "based on a true story" and invents a history to form a basis in reality. One of the earliest uses of this device was way back ...

Hands On Video Production With The RED Epic Camera - Film Riot

The latest episodes of Film Riot take a look at a dream camera, the RED Epic, a camera that has been used to shoot Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, David Fincher's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, next year's The Amazing Spider-Man, and ...

Using CineStyle For Better Images & The Best Video Export Settings For Web - Film Riot

Episode 119 of Film Riot, "CineStyle for Better Images and Best Export Settings for Web," discusses how to get the best image from your camera and how to to get the highest quality web video with a respectable amount of bandwidth use.

You Pick The Next YouTube Star: August On The Rise Nominees

YouTube has spawned several new celebrities, from Bieber to Freddie Wong to Rhett & Link. But even as those singers and filmmakers are signing record deals and landing reality shows on IFC, there are more future YouTube stars waiting to take their place. And YouTube ...

Crowdsourced Film "One Day On Earth" Hopes To Duplicate Success Of "Life In A Day"

Life in a Day, the so-called 'YouTube movie' that was shot by amateurs around the world and then edited together by director Kevin MacDonald and producer Ridley Scott, has gotten a lot of press. With good reason. It's an inspiring project that sought to bring ...

Film Riot Video Special Effects Tutorial: Harry Potter & Lightsaber Effects

Internet TV provider Revision3 is a geek paradise filled with tech-savvy shows. If you want reviews and previews of all the latest gadgets, or how to give common electronics cool modifications, or how to make foods that would scare your mom, Revision3 has a show ...

The YouTube Movie That Could: Life In A Day Drawing Rave Reviews

It's hard to believe that Life In A Day began its existence over a year ago. It was June 24, 2010, and tens of thousands of YouTubers accepted Ridley Scott and director Kevin MacDonald's challenge to film their everyday routines. Over the next few months, ...

Life In A Day Tapping Audience To Help With Film Promotion

Life In A Day, the documentary from Kevin Macdonald, Ridley Scott, and thousands of amateur filmmakers--otherwise known as "the YouTube movie"--is coming to a movie theater near you this summer. Before that time, though, the producers are asking the YouTube crowd for help one more ...

Best Branded Viral Video Campaign – Beer Brands Show Video's Versatility

I am always on the lookout for brands that are creating original, engaging online video content. I think brands, with their resources and big pockets, are able to push online video as a medium toward greater heights—at least, as long as they're eschewing traditional commercials ...

The Week's Best Viral Videos & Marketing Lessons: Near-Misses & Romance

This week's videos are sure to please, and we have content for everyone. We've got cat videos for the animal lovers, we've got time-lapse videos for the artistic audience, and even a few clips for the romantics among you. Just sit back, relax, click the ...

Blip.tv Partners With The Collective To Bring YouTube Stars More Exposure

YouTube has been good to a lot of amateur filmmakers and video creators. It's given many of them a distribution platform, social and marketing tools, monetization options, legions of fans, and even serious profit. But apparently... there's still a lot that YouTube can't do for ...