Video Review Guidelines
The Basics
Here on EdenFantasys, we have two types of video reviews that a contributor can make: adult videos and video reviews. As it sounds, adult videos are intended to be erotic in nature, while a video review is more of an informational look at the toy itself.
Before doing any type of video review, you need to go look at the product page. For example, this is the product page for the Fun Factory Yooo. If you scroll down the page, you'll notice that there's a spot for EdenTube videos. We do four different types of videos here. There are adult videos, video reviews, manufacturer commercials, and sneak peek videos. The Yooo happens to have all four. As a contributor, you only need to worry about video reviews or adult videos; you can't do manufacturer videos or sneak peak videos. If you are interested in doing a video review, make sure to check this product page first to see if the one you're interested in has less than two of either type of video. If it already has two regular videos or two adult videos, it's not eligible for another video. To clarify, a product can have two video reviews and two adult videos; you will not be eligible for payment if you add a video review or adult video beyond those limits. If a product has no videos or only one video, it may be eligible for another.
Once you've done your investigating, you must e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) to request permission to create and submit the video (complete with link to product page) and to see if you would like to be eligible for the gift card. The product you're requesting may already be assigned. Out-of-stock products, condoms, batteries, books, and DVDs are not eligible for any type of video. Sometimes we already have people in the process of doing the video which is something you can't see from the product page. Carrie Ann can also answer any questions you have about the video review program.
Video Reviews Guidelines
Video reviews are meant to be an overview of the product. In these videos, we are looking for you to show the different aspects of the product. Show off and talk about the body of the toy, the texture and design, how strong it vibrates, compare it to other toys you own, and show it in use, if it's a toy that has special features (like an ice cube tray or cake pan). We welcome any sort of creativity you'd like to give your video review. A great example of an above-and-beyond video is Alicia's Paul and Paulina.
Most paid video reviews can only be done if you've written up a text review on the product. We make exceptions on occasion, but not often. Your video review will be attached to the written text review that you wrote. Even if you plan to upload a video for the product, we ask that you do not skimp on your regular text review. The videos are meant to supplement, while the text should be the main heart of your review. As videos are meant to supplement, we ask that you avoid restating all of the basic statistics that are listed on the EdenFantasys product page. We want to see how the toy looks, feels, and functions. Nudity is not recommended on video reviews. Pretend you are explaining this toy to your best friend who is curious about it - that's the type of video review we're looking for.
We ask that you try to keep all video reviews around 3 minutes in length. Try to find good lighting, a stabilized and decent quality camera, a good microphone, and no distracting background noise. We do not require your face to be in the video; many reviewers just show their hands and the product or just their body without their face in the shot. When you e-mail Carrie Ann to ask permission. ALL videos must follow copyright laws.
All videos must also be uploaded to our server. Please make sure to provide a detailed title, a detailed description (which is basically a mini, couple-sentence summary of your review), and tags. Please use the following format for titling the review: (The name of the product) (The type of product) "Review". The word “Review” is not automatically added. Make sure you capitalize the first letter of each word. For tags, the first letter of the first word of each tag is capitalized. You should add just a few tags that are relevant to the product. Example tags include “Glass”, “Yooo”, “Vibrator”, “Dildo”, and “Doc Johnson”. More information about titles, descriptions, and tags can be found here and here.
If you have not done your Title, Tags, Description, and Category properly you may be asked to correct the error before you are eligible to receive your gift card.
After you've uploaded your video, in order to receive payment for your video, you must e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) to let her know that the video was uploaded. You can only upload one (1) video in a day for payment and no more than four (4) video reviews per week. All videos much be set to "Public". Private videos are not eligible for any EdenFantasys program.
At EdenFantasys, we have two separate video review programs that you can take part in:
Regular Video Reviews
Any contributor, no matter the ranking, can do a regular video review. A regular video review is when you add a video to a text review you've already written. All of the above guidelines apply. If you've met all of the requirements, a regular video reviews pay out a $25 EdenFantasys gift card. If you do a regular video review on lingerie or bath/body products (e.g. lotion, body scrub, bubble bath, lubes or lip balm), it will pay out a $15 giftcard unless prior arrangement with Carrie Ann is made.
Assigned Video Reviews
Our assigned video review program is a more exclusive program than the regular video review program. To be eligible for our assigned program, you must have an EdenFantasys rank of 6.0 or above. Along with that, you must have uploaded at least two regular video reviews in the past. If you meet those criteria, e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) and request to be included in the assigned video review program. The video review program has limited spots and not everyone can be accepted. Video reviews done in the Assigned Video Review program must follow all of the above guidelines.
In our assigned video review program, a contributor is sent a toy for review in exchange for a text review and a video review. Our regular review program only requires a text review when you are sent a product for review. You may be a member of our regular review and our assigned video review programs at the same time.
Payment structures the same as for regular videos - the bonus in this program is the extra product each month.
Adult Videos
Along with our regular video review program, we also offer the opportunity to film adult videos. Just like with the regular video reviews, you must e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) before starting a video to ask for permission. Just like video reviews, a product may only have two adult videos on it.
While we call these adult videos, we aren't looking for X-rated content. We're looking for R-rated; we want something that is sexy, sensual, and suggestive without being blatant. Nudity is allowed (and welcomed!), but we ask that there are no close-up genital shots or no shown penetration. (Suggested penetration (like a soft-core movie) is okay, but please do not show the penetration itself. We're also not looking for video of the toy in use either; we just want a sexy, fun way to showcase the product itself. For examples of adult videos, see this and this.
Anyone can upload an adult video. We do not require you to show your face with an adult video either. When uploading an adult video, you must use the tag “Nudity” in the tags section. This will place the disclaimer warning on your video to warn others who may not want to view an adult video. E-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) after you've uploaded the video in order to receive payment. Specific payment will be negotiated on a per-video basis after you contact Carrie Ann asking for permission to do the adult video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will doing video reviews help improve my rank?
No. Because we realize that doing video reviews is not something that every contributor can do, it's not fair to offer extra ranking incentive for doing videos. While it will get you more involved and active in the community, it does not influence your rank at all.
I'm having issues uploading my video. I'm not sure how to do any of this. Help?!
It can be a bit confusing at first, but we actually have a tutorial on our blog that will show you how to upload a video, step-by-step, with pictures. It makes it very easy to figure out. If you still have questions or issues, please send an email to Carrie Ann or JR.
Here on EdenFantasys, we have two types of video reviews that a contributor can make: adult videos and video reviews. As it sounds, adult videos are intended to be erotic in nature, while a video review is more of an informational look at the toy itself.
Before doing any type of video review, you need to go look at the product page. For example, this is the product page for the Fun Factory Yooo. If you scroll down the page, you'll notice that there's a spot for EdenTube videos. We do four different types of videos here. There are adult videos, video reviews, manufacturer commercials, and sneak peek videos. The Yooo happens to have all four. As a contributor, you only need to worry about video reviews or adult videos; you can't do manufacturer videos or sneak peak videos. If you are interested in doing a video review, make sure to check this product page first to see if the one you're interested in has less than two of either type of video. If it already has two regular videos or two adult videos, it's not eligible for another video. To clarify, a product can have two video reviews and two adult videos; you will not be eligible for payment if you add a video review or adult video beyond those limits. If a product has no videos or only one video, it may be eligible for another.
Once you've done your investigating, you must e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) to request permission to create and submit the video (complete with link to product page) and to see if you would like to be eligible for the gift card. The product you're requesting may already be assigned. Out-of-stock products, condoms, batteries, books, and DVDs are not eligible for any type of video. Sometimes we already have people in the process of doing the video which is something you can't see from the product page. Carrie Ann can also answer any questions you have about the video review program.
Video Reviews Guidelines
Video reviews are meant to be an overview of the product. In these videos, we are looking for you to show the different aspects of the product. Show off and talk about the body of the toy, the texture and design, how strong it vibrates, compare it to other toys you own, and show it in use, if it's a toy that has special features (like an ice cube tray or cake pan). We welcome any sort of creativity you'd like to give your video review. A great example of an above-and-beyond video is Alicia's Paul and Paulina.
Most paid video reviews can only be done if you've written up a text review on the product. We make exceptions on occasion, but not often. Your video review will be attached to the written text review that you wrote. Even if you plan to upload a video for the product, we ask that you do not skimp on your regular text review. The videos are meant to supplement, while the text should be the main heart of your review. As videos are meant to supplement, we ask that you avoid restating all of the basic statistics that are listed on the EdenFantasys product page. We want to see how the toy looks, feels, and functions. Nudity is not recommended on video reviews. Pretend you are explaining this toy to your best friend who is curious about it - that's the type of video review we're looking for.
We ask that you try to keep all video reviews around 3 minutes in length. Try to find good lighting, a stabilized and decent quality camera, a good microphone, and no distracting background noise. We do not require your face to be in the video; many reviewers just show their hands and the product or just their body without their face in the shot. When you e-mail Carrie Ann to ask permission. ALL videos must follow copyright laws.
All videos must also be uploaded to our server. Please make sure to provide a detailed title, a detailed description (which is basically a mini, couple-sentence summary of your review), and tags. Please use the following format for titling the review: (The name of the product) (The type of product) "Review". The word “Review” is not automatically added. Make sure you capitalize the first letter of each word. For tags, the first letter of the first word of each tag is capitalized. You should add just a few tags that are relevant to the product. Example tags include “Glass”, “Yooo”, “Vibrator”, “Dildo”, and “Doc Johnson”. More information about titles, descriptions, and tags can be found here and here.
If you have not done your Title, Tags, Description, and Category properly you may be asked to correct the error before you are eligible to receive your gift card.
After you've uploaded your video, in order to receive payment for your video, you must e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) to let her know that the video was uploaded. You can only upload one (1) video in a day for payment and no more than four (4) video reviews per week. All videos much be set to "Public". Private videos are not eligible for any EdenFantasys program.
At EdenFantasys, we have two separate video review programs that you can take part in:
Regular Video Reviews
Any contributor, no matter the ranking, can do a regular video review. A regular video review is when you add a video to a text review you've already written. All of the above guidelines apply. If you've met all of the requirements, a regular video reviews pay out a $25 EdenFantasys gift card. If you do a regular video review on lingerie or bath/body products (e.g. lotion, body scrub, bubble bath, lubes or lip balm), it will pay out a $15 giftcard unless prior arrangement with Carrie Ann is made.
Assigned Video Reviews
Our assigned video review program is a more exclusive program than the regular video review program. To be eligible for our assigned program, you must have an EdenFantasys rank of 6.0 or above. Along with that, you must have uploaded at least two regular video reviews in the past. If you meet those criteria, e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) and request to be included in the assigned video review program. The video review program has limited spots and not everyone can be accepted. Video reviews done in the Assigned Video Review program must follow all of the above guidelines.
In our assigned video review program, a contributor is sent a toy for review in exchange for a text review and a video review. Our regular review program only requires a text review when you are sent a product for review. You may be a member of our regular review and our assigned video review programs at the same time.
Payment structures the same as for regular videos - the bonus in this program is the extra product each month.
Adult Videos
Along with our regular video review program, we also offer the opportunity to film adult videos. Just like with the regular video reviews, you must e-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) before starting a video to ask for permission. Just like video reviews, a product may only have two adult videos on it.
While we call these adult videos, we aren't looking for X-rated content. We're looking for R-rated; we want something that is sexy, sensual, and suggestive without being blatant. Nudity is allowed (and welcomed!), but we ask that there are no close-up genital shots or no shown penetration. (Suggested penetration (like a soft-core movie) is okay, but please do not show the penetration itself. We're also not looking for video of the toy in use either; we just want a sexy, fun way to showcase the product itself. For examples of adult videos, see this and this.
Anyone can upload an adult video. We do not require you to show your face with an adult video either. When uploading an adult video, you must use the tag “Nudity” in the tags section. This will place the disclaimer warning on your video to warn others who may not want to view an adult video. E-mail Carrie Ann (carrieann@edenfantasys.com) after you've uploaded the video in order to receive payment. Specific payment will be negotiated on a per-video basis after you contact Carrie Ann asking for permission to do the adult video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will doing video reviews help improve my rank?
No. Because we realize that doing video reviews is not something that every contributor can do, it's not fair to offer extra ranking incentive for doing videos. While it will get you more involved and active in the community, it does not influence your rank at all.
I'm having issues uploading my video. I'm not sure how to do any of this. Help?!
It can be a bit confusing at first, but we actually have a tutorial on our blog that will show you how to upload a video, step-by-step, with pictures. It makes it very easy to figure out. If you still have questions or issues, please send an email to Carrie Ann or JR.