Archive for April, 2011
“Instagram for Video” app Viddy: A Solution to on-the-go Film Production?
On April 11th, Viddy Inc. introduced their streamlined movie studio app that taps the creative potential of those always on the go. Just a way to throw quick vids to friends or is it really a solution to on-the-go film production?
Evolution in 2 Minutes, The Video Contest
I was looking at popular magazine sites for a contest that was similar to The Week 10th Anniversary video contest and I came across an interesting contest from Discover magazine. This is the magazine I always pick up when I’m getting on a plane. Every…single…time. I don’t know why I don’t just subscribe to it.
Stay-at-Home Dad Wins on Zooppa
This week, we’re highlighting Zooppa Member Justin Adkinson (game7) who has so far cashed in on our Silk Campaign and our Ultimate Software Campaign. We had the opportunity to talk to him a little about the evolution of his film-making and the breakdown of his submissions.
Zooppa Profiled in TheStreet.com
TheStreet.com, a leading digital financial media company, recently profiled user-generated content’s role in the advertising industry and its opportunistic future ahead. Check out the article here, which includes an interview with Zooppa’s CEO, Wil Merritt.
New White Paper Available for Download
Check out our new white paper titled “Crowdsourcing Your Social Video Solution”. To receive your copy,
April 12, 2011 – A Day To Remember
We were blessed when he came into this world in mid 2006. His little frame, sleek USB connectivity, and his within-reach price point made him one of the best pocket-sized friends that one could have.
Cold Shower Winners Announced
In an unprecedented display of generosity, Fast Water Heater has 2 sets of ties and threw in more money in the prize pool to award even more Zooppers in the Cold Shower Challenge!
Wanna Work for Elton John?…really!
In the spirit of Zooppa.com, Elton is holding his own video contest
Content is NOT King and More Tips on Making a Great Video
Although a Q&A session is a project we’re seriously considering, we wanted to start steering you in a general direction. Because all contest briefs are different, we tend to want to critique on a case by case basis however there are some general rules that I’ve gathered from the web and my own personal experience that should benefit you.
Final Cut Pro X Gets a Rewrite
The new version of Final Cut Pro came out with the suffix “X”. It’s a complete rewrite of the entire application.









