dch
Watanabe Mika
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Post by dch on Jan 21, 2014 17:59:03 GMT -5
I am highly suspicious of that 10,000 number. There were A LOT of the same people last year as the year before, and they have ignored my auditions twice but still called me before they sent that email out a few Fridays ago. Both of these things would be pretty unlikely with 10,000 applications.
This year I may put a video together, but my frustration with the application process has somewhat sucked the enthusiasm out of me. Hopefully this ironically results in a better video since IDGAF and I ironically ride it all the way to total victory.
Like Arsenette said, I am sure they get tired of watching "10,000" of us dorks yammer on for 5+ mins, and I am pretty sure 95% of us are trying too hard.
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Post by higeboshi on Jan 21, 2014 19:12:49 GMT -5
Good post, but actually don't talk over training footage. It seems to be a new thing they added this year, though I've already seen multiple submissions still do it... so I don't know. But in the application it does say "please do not talk over training footage". Guessing it has something to do with the editing process and is less of a headache for them in the long run. That's not anywhere on the video specifications form, which does include classics like: - "MUSIC IS ALLOWED in your video ONLY during physical training and ninja skills and ONLY if you are NOT speaking."
- Your video must be no more than 4 minutes in length.
- DO NOT PUT TEXT/WORDS ON YOUR VIDEO (Pretty sure that one's new this year and emphasized with red, bold text.)
- PLEASE DO NOT SIT/STAND AND GIVE A MONOLOGUE!
If they snuck in a line somewhere about talking over training somewhere in the application deep enough for my OCD and multiple rereadings to miss, then screw them--they're going to have nearly everyone miss it. (Anyway, I can't see it being any real editing problem: it takes, literally, barely more than a second or two to remove audio tracks in any decent editing software. Press "U" and then "Del" in Sony Movie Studio, and I'm sure they're using much more sophisticated software than that. Maybe two extra mouse clicks and "s" button presses to delete just a small snippet of audio, but it's still trivial.)
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Post by Badalight on Jan 21, 2014 21:14:20 GMT -5
I am highly suspicious of that 10,000 number. There were A LOT of the same people last year as the year before, and they have ignored my auditions twice but still called me before they sent that email out a few Fridays ago. Both of these things would be pretty unlikely with 10,000 applications. This year I may put a video together, but my frustration with the application process has somewhat sucked the enthusiasm out of me. Hopefully this ironically results in a better video since IDGAF and I ironically ride it all the way to total victory. Like Arsenette said, I am sure they get tired of watching "10,000" of us dorks yammer on for 5+ mins, and I am pretty sure 95% of us are trying too hard. It seems reasonable to me. It was only around 4,000 when G4 was doing everything, but NBC is WAY bigger. I am actually surprised it isn't well over 10,000. Now let's be honest, a large majority of those probably suck or break some sort of rule, but it's still a lot of people to wade through - and I have seen some REALLY talented people not get selected.
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Post by jfeathe on Jan 21, 2014 23:15:34 GMT -5
It's looking like the same thing that happened to me last year is happening again this year: not knowing the trials filming locations and dates is what's keeping me from working on an entry. I, like many others, have a Monday-Friday, 9-5 job that requires vacation time to be planned well in advance.
I feel like this is why ANW is always so freerunner/professional stuntman/personal trainer heavy; in general, this population has a work life that permits for unscheduled, spontaneous travel. I appreciate that they want more diversity in entries (who knows, I might have a chance at wooing them with my competitive Irish dancing training ), but they have to be more organized and give some solid dates for people to know if their entry will even be worth it.
Watch it come to Austin, TX
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jams
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Post by jams on Jan 22, 2014 1:22:44 GMT -5
I would still apply and see if you get accepted. If you explain to your employer that you are applying for a TV show and may need a few days off if accepted, but don't have the exact date yet, maybe they will work with you. If you get accepted and can't get the time off then so be it, but if you do get the time off then it will be worth it.
If they're shooting for March 15th area for Venice the other regions are probably April/May like last year. Hopefully they're more organized this year and announce dates before the end of February, or early March at the latest. That will give people in the other regions a month or more notice for making plans.
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Post by Badalight on Jan 22, 2014 3:22:25 GMT -5
My employers always want to know stuff in advance, but once you say "tv show" they suddenly became super accommodating.
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FallRisk911
Washimi Yūji
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Post by FallRisk911 on Jan 23, 2014 14:41:06 GMT -5
You have to get their attention in the first 30 seconds or so, and then make them care about you. Something that has helped me decide where to put things\how to pace my videos in the past is to just put myself in their shoes for an hour or two (watch random tryout vids on youtube, back to back). Focus on what you're feeling and thinking as you're watching them. Is your mind wandering? Are you annoyed? Are you thinking things like "oh look, another one of THESE guys"? Do you feel the urge to click "next", or do you find yourself fast forwarding parts (the "5 minute AMV" thing was a good comment. They've seen SOOOO MANY people doing training stuff at this point, unless you're ABSOLUTELY CRUSHING SOMETHING better than anybody, or doing something in a novel\interesting\unique way, a shitload of training footage is just going to get fast forwarded). Like many people have said: it's a TV show, not a sanctioned athletic event. Like it or not, they want characters, stories, etc.
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Post by dudesky1000 on Jan 23, 2014 17:03:34 GMT -5
My strategy, honestly, when the time comes, is to say in the first 30 seconds (like Bernardo explained). My name, city yadda yadda but get straight to the point saying the tragedies of my young life and why I must use ANW (even if it is utter bs) to conquer the inner demons / compete in their honor and for the good of others in situations like me. Simple as that. I don't plan on having much training footage, maybe some still images from my marathon/half marathons, and that'll about do it for me to show I am somewhat fit.
My advice for anyone who wishes to get accepted, is to cut out the shame and blow off the stigma that comes with any kinds of loss or chronic illness one may suffer from (I have experience in both) and be truthful. Think about they way you will be portrayed once you are on the show. There will surely be no hiding of such things if you make a name for yourself anyway. They'll do their research whether you like it or not--that is, if they care enough about you to begin with. You've got to give them a reason.
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tko13
Torisawa Katsuhide
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Post by tko13 on Jan 24, 2014 0:45:08 GMT -5
If you were planning to show people failing an obstacle you tested (i.e. Rumbling Dice), and then talk about what they did wrong or show yourself doing it right... don't. They don't care, and probably won't finish watching the rest of your video. It sounds like you're making it more complicated than it has to be. Arsenette and Bada are dead on. Their number one criteria is getting to know as much about you as possible. If you search youtube for "American Ninja Warrior 6" or "ANW6" you'll see a lot of casting videos already posted that you can take pointers from. Just keep it simple, and use your being a tester and super fan along with anything else about you or your family that's interesting. If you have a ton of footage then just edit together the best 4 minutes and talk over it. If you can't talk about yourself the whole 4 minutes then fill the rest with music. Good post, but actually don't talk over training footage. It seems to be a new thing they added this year, though I've already seen multiple submissions still do it... so I don't know. But in the application it does say "please do not talk over training footage". Guessing it has something to do with the editing process and is less of a headache for them in the long run. But ultimately, it is all your decision Rider. It's your video, don't let other people influence you too much. Make it as "you" as possible. I am just trying to give the best advice I can as someone who has been selected for the show twice. Last year I went against the grain a bit with my video and was still selected, so do whatever you want. Weigh our suggestions with what you want to do. If you do that and don't get picked, at least you'll only have yourself to blame instead of using other people as targets. I think you have a fair shot though, just be happy you're not in the most competitive west coast region. The midwest used to be the easiest to get into, but it includes Denver where SO many regulars are from. I'm looking at the video specifications page now but I don't see anything about not talking over training footage. The closest thing I've seen is that you're not supposed to talk over music, and should only play music over training footage. Can you paste the section of the video specifications or application where you saw it mention not talking over training footage? Thanks!
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Post by Badalight on Jan 24, 2014 2:00:23 GMT -5
People keep correcting me, so maybe I read wrong. Maybe it was just don't talk over music? No harm in emailing casting and asking though.
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arsenette
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Post by arsenette on Jan 24, 2014 2:37:46 GMT -5
People keep correcting me, so maybe I read wrong. Maybe it was just don't talk over music? No harm in emailing casting and asking though. Actually wasn't the no talking over footage from last year? I know I read that too.. but not sure where. I know each year they keep fine tuning what they want out of the videos the more they get. To my knowledge it's the same crew right?
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Tico
Ōmori Akira
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Post by Tico on Jan 24, 2014 3:58:34 GMT -5
Last years video (which got me accepted) was about 87% training footage with an intro saying the basics. This year I'm headed towards talking over my training footage which will only take up 37% of my video. Not giving them the fluff they want, but the fluff they deserve.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Jan 26, 2014 16:25:45 GMT -5
This probably sounds stupid but I'm unsure of if something counts for a question on the application.
I dislocated my shoulder once a few years ago but have had no issues since, is that considered serious in this case?
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outcast
Torisawa Katsuhide
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Post by outcast on Jan 26, 2014 16:56:39 GMT -5
I suppose since you've had no issues during training since, I guess not. Saying something about it couldn't hurt.
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jams
Paul Hamm
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Post by jams on Jan 26, 2014 17:40:46 GMT -5
I dislocated my shoulder once a few years ago but have had no issues since, is that considered serious in this case? I doubt that is something they would consider serious. I think they're looking for injuries that involve longer treatment and recovery. You can always email them and ask if you want, but I wouldn't classify that as serious.
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Post by Badalight on Jan 26, 2014 23:15:34 GMT -5
Just put no. Adding something there is probably actually detrimental to you being picked. Don't give them any dumb reasons like that for not choosing you.
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Post by thebobmaster on Jan 26, 2014 23:26:11 GMT -5
When they say "serious injury" I think they are talking, at a minimum, something that required surgery.
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arsenette
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Post by arsenette on Jan 27, 2014 0:03:09 GMT -5
When they say "serious injury" I think they are talking, at a minimum, something that required surgery. Nah.. Television speak is "what we can be sued for if they aggravate the injury". All they are worried about is getting in legal hot water for knowingly allowing someone with a preexisting injury to be on a dangerous obstacle course. Unless of course it's part of your sob story to come back and kick a** after suffering such a horrendous injury.. then you'd be picked for sure.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Jan 27, 2014 0:07:29 GMT -5
Well... It's not given me any problems since it happened, and I've been on one of the most shoulder straining segments of their course, so I should be fine listing no.
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Post by dlee on Feb 2, 2014 23:19:59 GMT -5
tonnes of submission videos are coming in on youtube. any videos from you guys there?
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