2011 was a year when online video took another big step forward. Just a couple years ago you couldn’t talk about online video without hearing the word “user generated content.” That term seems to be on the way out as more and more quality video entertainment is getting created for distribution.

Video production value is starting to matter more and more to viewers online, which bodes well for our collaborative video production community who create and produce “mid-tail” video entertainment.

Some videos are shot on a mobile phone, uploaded, and go on to find large audiences, but unless you have a talented cat or capture a remarkably random life moment then chances are your unedited videos won’t get many views. If a video creator and his or her team don’t spend a decent amount of time on their content it really shows through, and audiences don’t spend much time watching their content as a result.

It’s now 2012, a new year, and an opportunity for a fresh start to explore new and interesting video projects. I got an email from a video creator on January 1st stating that his new years resolution was to create videos that viewers love and are proud to share with their friends and family. This guy has a perfect mindset heading into 2012! Don’t waste your valuable time developing video projects that you aren’t proud of, and aren’t passionate about as you will create a video that even you don’t want to watch. Delete your worst project ideas and stories, and leave them behind in 2011 where they belong!

If you have a killer video or film project you want to launch then get a Spidvid profile and post your Spidvid project, or you can join teams who are collaborating on Spidvid projects by bidding on them. 2012 holds tons of potential for developing new and original video content as audiences are exploding and eager to consume it. If you need to build a team of partners and collaborators then keep our Spidvid platform and community in mind, and don’t be shy to tap into their super powers.

We wish you and your video projects a very prosperous 2012!

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Travis Gordon is a video creator who manufactured the brilliant fantasy action web series Spellfury which has now amassed over 3 million views throughout its incredible existence! In addition to being a web series creator, he also teaches others on how to promote their videos to receive more views, comments, likes, subscribers, and love.

Spidvid has sponsored his latest video “How To Promote Your Videos” and it’s a worthwhile watch to learn how Travis promotes his video content like a rock star, and how you can too!

If you create videos that may interest us to sponsor, please contact us and let us know how we can mutually benefit together.

Bonus: Below is the trailer for Spellfury, enjoy!

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Video creator Zach Oldenburg has posted a Spidvid project about an animated web series (Dr.Nasty’s) which he wants to create, but he needs your help. Zach is totally “hell bent” about producing the next Family Guy mega-hit, and so we love how he’s aiming really high for this one!

Below are the details for the Dr.Nasty web series project. If you want to join Zach’s production team, then either contact him directly, or bid on his project right away to collaborate with him. To bid you will need a Spidvid account.

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I’ve spoken to video creators and filmmakers who have created a video or film either by themselves or with one other person, and while it’s possible it’s normally anything but ideal. The fact is most of us are good in just one area, and mediocre at the other important elements which round out the entire process. This is usually apparent when the final product has been completed, and the decision isn’t where to distribute to, but rather if distribution actually makes sense at all.

In order to create an entertaining video or film, it typically takes a few people on the team to really pull everything together in a successful way. Sure there are exceptions out there with solo talents such as iJustine, and some other young YouTube talents, but for the most part the “game” is a team sport.

Make it easier on yourself and partner up with the talent you need to make your next production project a success. Grab a free Spidvid account, post your project, and let us help you build the team you need to create some quality entertainment you can be proud of.

Or if you are looking to join a team, then grab an account, and keep your eyes open for interesting projects led by our talented community of creators and filmmakers.

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Do you and your friends create videos together as a team for recreational purposes? Maybe you’re in a film college and you create a new video every week, month, or semester with your classmates? If you create video entertainment within a team structure then you either can’t likely manage the project very well online, or fairly credit your team members for the work they do, or both.

I keep rethinking about the value our platform provides to collaborative teams and their video content, and it seems like many individuals out there understand the impact Spidvid can have on their hobby or career, but fail to lead a project. I believe it’s because we have been trained that all we can do online is get a YouTube account and upload a video to our account, and then share it with others. This pretty much neglects and fails to give credit to our team members who helped to create the video with us in the first place.

A large percentage of videos out there on the web today were created by teams, but from the outside looking in it appears that one person did everything. When studios do this kind of thing we understand that there were lots of people behind the show or movie, but when we see an unknown “By: creator name” we assume they are some sort of mega solo talent or something. Sure videos have credits but names and associated titles don’t do much to fairly credit or acknowledge anyone really. Heck most viewers don’t ever see the end of the video.

Spidvid provides the framework needed to fairly showcase everyone behind the project, by allowing the team to release the video together as humans versus using an obscure username that nobody cares about. If you are looking to release your video entertainment in a more effective way by properly partnering with your team, then get a Spidvid profile and manage your next project through our platform.

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