So, what is SoylentNews? This is your chance to tell us!
I am announcing the first ever SoylentNews online video contest. The rules are pretty simple.
Too easy, right? We will count the views on 31 March 2014, at 11:59 UTC. The winner is the individual video that has the most views.
You do not actually have to appear in the video! Make a cartoon, do CGI, do a voiceover of a movie, whatever. Be creative and explore your artistic vision! (Yes, you have one. It may be underutilized at times but it is there).
We have not yet determined the prize for the winner, but it will be jaw-droppingly awe-inspiring (it's a key-chain I found on the sidewalk somewhere). No, it'll be something good. At a minimum we'll feature your video on the site here and interview you for the "making of" your entry. But probably more (it's a keychain).
On behalf of the entire staff and volunteers, we continue to be amazed at the response we've gotten from the community so far. We will continue to provide ways that you can interact with us and help define us. I hope you enjoy this contest. If you have any other suggestions for how we can better meet your needs, feel free to let us know in IRC, the Forums, or the Wiki. Thanks for reading!
~Mattie_p
p.s. keychain!
p.p.s updated based on feedback
(Score: 2, Interesting) by moylan on Tuesday February 25 2014, @03:54PM
can you upload a video to youtube without g+ these days? i deleted all my youtube videos and favourites when they buggered it up with g+.
(Score: 3, Interesting) by gallondr00nk on Tuesday February 25 2014, @06:40PM
You can't. You can get a Youtube account and strip the G+ functionality out [vtdesignworks.com] (I think those instructions still work, it's been a while since I tried), but it means you can't post comments or upload videos. I keep an account solely for keeping track of subscriptions.
I'm assuming that Vimeo or Dailymotion submissions would be equally acceptable?