#EdenUpdate - Important! Video Review Guidelines - updated, improved and current!

Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
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Originally posted by Misfit Momma
If a product has a commercial style video from the manufacture on it, does it still qualify for a video review?
Yup.
08/05/2010
Contributor: Pandahb Pandahb
." Participation in the Video Review Program requires a ranking of 6.0 and that you've uploaded at least two regular video reviews."

I don't understand what two regular video reviews are?
10/17/2010
Contributor: Alicia Alicia
Quote:
Originally posted by Pandahb
." Participation in the Video Review Program requires a ranking of 6.0 and that you've uploaded at least two regular video reviews."

I don't understand what two regular video reviews are?
There is adifferent between the video review program and doing a video review. A regular video review is a video for something that you've already reviewed or already have for review and want to include a video with that review. You just email Carrie Ann to make sure that it's ok to include a video for it. Then, once you have done two like that and you have a rank of 6.0 or more you can email Carrie Ann to request to be part of the Video Review Program where you get an extra assignment each month that is for a video review.
10/17/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
Quote:
Originally posted by Pandahb
." Participation in the Video Review Program requires a ranking of 6.0 and that you've uploaded at least two regular video reviews."

I don't understand what two regular video reviews are?
From the initial post:

We have the Video Review Program, which allows an extra product per month for qualified reviewers that is specifically for video review. The Video Review Program requires both a text and a video review of the product that is assigned. Participation in the Video Review Program requires a ranking of 6.0 and that you've uploaded at least two regular video reviews. If you're interested in participating in the Video Review Program and meet these requirements, simply email me (CarrieAnn@edenfantasy s.com) and we'll get you set up.

We also have regular video reviews, which are videos added to previously written reviews - or even current assignments. Anyone can add video to reviews they've already written or are in the process of writing.

Please make sure before doing any videos you email me (carrieann at edenfantasys dot com) so I can make sure someone else isn't already doing that producct and so I can get you the intro file.
10/18/2010
Contributor: Pandahb Pandahb
Quote:
Originally posted by Alicia
There is adifferent between the video review program and doing a video review. A regular video review is a video for something that you've already reviewed or already have for review and want to include a video with that review. You just email ... more
thanks
10/18/2010
Contributor: Jobthingy Jobthingy
I have found the new stuff here.. *must.. get.. to.. 6!*
11/10/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
A reminder -


I need to make sure everyone who does video reviews is doing the tagging, titling and descriptions properly when they upload. We're going to start having y'all edit errors before the video is considered complete and payable in the future.

Also! Try to keep vids to around 3 minutes long. I know some seem to require more length but most folks tune out after a minute or two.

Tagging, Titling, Describing

1. Title - Should have Name of the Product , Type of Product and the word Review
As an example - Smartballs Kegel Exerciser Review

2. Description - The description should be a brief summary of what you are reviewing. It needs to make sense to those who may see the video somewhere other than attached to the review - on EdenTube itself, on Facebook, etc. Descriptions should include the Product Name, Manufacturer name and a sentence or two describing what it is, what it does and what its key features are.
As an example - Smartballs, from Fun Factory, are an amazing kegel exercise option. Made from body safe elastomed in multiple color combinations, these balls are both stimulating and effective in tightening the vaginal muscles when worn regularly. A retrieval cord makes them as easy to remove as they are to insert.
3. Tags - These should make sense and be searchable words (words people are likely to search for). The first letter of each tag should be CAPITALIZED. Do not use "Review" or "EdenFantasys" as a tag, please. If you're doing an adult video, please put the tag "Nudity" in it - this inserts the automatic warning cover.
As an example - Smartballs, Fun Factory, Kegel Exerciser, Kegels, Benwa Balls

I'm not trying to be picky and everyone who does video reviews is receiving these instructions but the fact of the matter is we have to do them a certain way, just as we have to write text reviews a certain way. It wastes time for everyone to have to go back and edit these after you guys have uploaded - which we have to do 90% of the time. Please take your time and do your titles, tags and descriptions properly.

In the future, video reviews will not be considered complete until these are fixed if done incorrectly. So - no gift card until your tags, title and description are good!

I may as well toss in a few more reminders, as well.
Email for approval before doing a video
Email when upload is complete. I can't send a gift card without an email
Keep your lighting as bright as you can and pay attention to sound. If the quality is cruddy, don't turn it in. Redo in better lighting, get better sound, etc. No one watches the videos if they can't be seen and heard well.
Videos should not contain every single detail the text review does. Keep them short and sweet, to the point. Show the features that benefit the viewer but do not spend 10 minutes talking about cleaning, product specs, etc
Upload ONE video per day. If you've gotten a list of a few approved, spread them out. You can do up to four or five a week but if you upload more than one in a day, we'll likely unpublish it for a bit so that the community page and front EdenTube page aren't all videos from the same contributor.
12/09/2010
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Thanks Carrie Ann, I hope I have been doing them right. I will make sure to do them right from now on.
12/09/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Thanks Carrie Ann, I hope I have been doing them right. I will make sure to do them right from now on.
Same here!
12/09/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
Thanks, guys. JR may finally be able to stop tearing his hair out. (He's the lucky sod who gets to edit all the back end video info)
12/09/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
Thanks, guys. JR may finally be able to stop tearing his hair out. (He's the lucky sod who gets to edit all the back end video info)
Yeah, I thought "Review" was added to my titles magically, until I found out JR was doing it. Thanks JR!
12/09/2010
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
I had a question today so I thought I would post an update regarding gift card payments for videos.


Now that the video review program is fairly heavily populated with reviewers, the price scale is as follows for gift card payments:

Product under $25 = $50 gift card. This higher gift card is to encourage folks to do videos on some of the lower range products that otherwise would be skipped over.

Product from $25 – $75 = $25 gift card. This is the base price.

Videos that are adult or extremely creative may receive a double gift card or cash payment as the work that goes into them is much more than a standard video but this is up to our discretion. Please email me if you have questions about this. (carrieann at edenfantasys dot com)

These payment amounts are for ASSIGNED videos specifically for the video review program. Extra videos added to regular assigned or unassigned reviews still pay at a flat $25 per video.

Thanks!
01/13/2011
Contributor: Owl Identified Owl Identified
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I had a question today so I thought I would post an update regarding gift card payments for videos.


Now that the video review program is fairly heavily populated with reviewers, the price scale is as follows for gift card ... more
Good to know, thanks for the update
01/13/2011
Contributor: PassionQT PassionQT
Cool..I don't mind reviewing lower priced stuff if it means a bigger gift card !
01/18/2011
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
Heads up!

ONE video PER day guys.

I try not to be a stickler about it but I've noticed a ton of you not following that rule.

Shame shame!

One per day.

Thank you.
01/31/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
Heads up!

ONE video PER day guys.

I try not to be a stickler about it but I've noticed a ton of you not following that rule.

Shame shame!

One per day.

Thank you.
Maybe they need a good cherry scented dong whippin.
01/31/2011
Contributor: Owl Identified Owl Identified
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Maybe they need a good cherry scented dong whippin.
LOL oh the cherry scented dong whippings...will they never end? That dong has been whipped across so many butts and faces...it can't be very hygienic at this point...
01/31/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Owl Identified
LOL oh the cherry scented dong whippings...will they never end? That dong has been whipped across so many butts and faces...it can't be very hygienic at this point...
So true, but really, who cares as long as Carrie Ann is doing the whippin.
01/31/2011
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
You guys make me (and my cherry dongs) feel so loved.

01/31/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
You guys make me (and my cherry dongs) feel so loved.

I misread that at first. I thought it said "cherry dogs".
01/31/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
~bump~

Might want to bookmark this too!
02/17/2011
Contributor: mama2007 mama2007
Quote:
Originally posted by Misfit Momma
If a product has a commercial style video from the manufacture on it, does it still qualify for a video review?
im not sure how to add eden fantasys link in title or w/e ur suppose to do. i just want a GC to be able to get something.
02/18/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
To add in the EdenFantasys title page, you need to use a video editing program. Do you have one of those? Windows Movie Maker is a common example.
02/18/2011
Contributor: Carrie Ann Carrie Ann
Quote:
Originally posted by mama2007
im not sure how to add eden fantasys link in title or w/e ur suppose to do. i just want a GC to be able to get something.
Unfortunately, the video needs to be done to certain specifications to get a Gift Card. These specifications include being approved to do the video, including the intro file at the beginning of the video and otherwise adhering to the guidelines.

I emailed you the intro file. You need to attach that to your video using Windows Movie Maker or other editing software. You then need to save the file and upload it just as you did the other. We can take care of deleting the original for you.

Here is a thread that discusses some how to's for editing video.
02/18/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
I will let y'all in on secret, if you send Carrie Ann a request for a "Video Review Program" toy, send her the product code, she will be uber great-full. It makes her job easier too, we all want that, right?
02/18/2011
Contributor: mama2007 mama2007
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
It's not really a reminder so much as screen names being different than email addresses. I can't email you a gift card based on your screen name and I don't always have each contributors email. Going thru the system to find them is uber ... more
i emailed about getting the Eden Fanasys file so i can upload my video to get a GC its a fun site, i love earning points and getting advice as well.

thanks!
02/23/2011
Contributor: mama2007 mama2007
Quote:
Originally posted by Misfit Momma
If a product has a commercial style video from the manufacture on it, does it still qualify for a video review?
i dunno. i had to redo my video 3x. its hard to edit a video. idk much bout it but i submitted it and hope it gets approved so i can get GC payment code =]
02/24/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
For anyone that's reading this, we do have the official Video Review Guidelines up on the FAQ and Support section, and they are much more comprehensive than what is offered here, so if you have questions, make sure to check that out. Thanks!
02/25/2011
Contributor: Naughty Student Naughty Student
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
For anyone that's reading this, we do have the official Video Review Guidelines up on the FAQ and Support section, and they are much more comprehensive than what is offered here, so if you have questions, make sure to check that out. Thanks! ... more
Thanks guys! I was keeping track of updates on here. It's great that it was finally done in the FAQ area
02/25/2011
Contributor: mama2007 mama2007
Quote:
Originally posted by Carrie Ann
I had a question today so I thought I would post an update regarding gift card payments for videos.


Now that the video review program is fairly heavily populated with reviewers, the price scale is as follows for gift card ... more
wow awesome. how do u get an assigned video review? i like this site alot, very helpful
02/25/2011