January 2012
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Lesson 34th - Christmas
Lesson Date - 19 December 2011
Length - 2:12
0:16 - 0:25 - Um, Elmo programming fail?
0:38 - 0:41 - Christmas time in Portland
0:52 - 1:01 - Santa and Elf Rappel from Helicopter
1:09 - 1:20 - Chimney demolition FAIL
1:36 - 1:41 - Xbox Kinect FAIL!!! (original)
1:45 - 1:51 - BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS!?!?!?!?!
December 2011
3 posts
padapooper asked: i found this blog, and i cried. and my tears were bears and baby preachers.
WE'RE BACK
I apologize for the very long and unannounced hiatus. I recently emerged from finals, and considering how hard the essay was for “Cinematography For YouTube animal videos 101”, I hope you understand how hard it was.
October 2011
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Lesson 110% - LIKE A BOSS
Lesson Date - 31 October 2011
Time - 2:02 min
What we learned
If you want to be a viral video superstar AND you have a super boring job, you need some UNNECESSARY WORKPLACE PANACHE.
Jobs such as rolling cigarettes and opening beer are considered mundane. You can make them mundane at a slightly faster rate if you put your mind to it.
Lesson Breakdown
0:13 - 0:17 - Fastest bag paker...
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Lesson 9 - Stunt Cats
Lesson Date - 16 November 2010
Time - 2:19 min
What We Learned:
The original PURRRRRRRRPOSE of motion picture camera was to film stunt cats.
Hitler loses WWII.
Stunt Cats perform daring feats no other domesticated animal could perform.
Not all stunt cats are amazing.
0:22 - 0:31 - Thomas Edison - 1894 Boxing cats
0:35 - 0:40 - NINJA KITTEN gatito de ninja
0:42 - 0:48 - CURRENTLY...
apeaceofmymind asked: I have a request for the stunt cats!
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Lesson 50% - Weddings
Lesson Date - 24 October 2011
Time - 1:57
What we learned:
For your wedding, you have to make an entrance.
Russian Weddings offer FEATS OF STRENGTH, Dancing Grandmothers, and Fighting.
According to the Russians, the bloodier the fight - the better the marriage.
Wedding Photos never turn out like you plan.
0:29 - 0:35 - Zipline Wedding Crash
0:43 - 0:54 - Embarrassing Wedding Fail...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s this “Viral Video Film School”?
Viral Video Film School, or VVFS, is a online edutainment show hosted by Professor Brett Erlich about how to create proper viral videos.
So, what’s the point of this blog?
Ever stayed up until 3AM trying to find out what kind of stunt cat is the best for your twelve page paper due tomorrow morning?
What about that time you were...
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Lesson 27 - Blockbusters
Lesson Date - 6 June 2011
Time - 3:09
What we learned
Ticket Prices range from twenty bucks to spleens
Smash your mansickles and become an X-Man
Not all ninjas are stealthy.
Chicken is now known as Pigeon.
Farting Iguanas are more magical than Harry Potter.
0:24 - 0:26 - Bear scratching his back in a dancing fashion (Ebaums World)
0:26 - 0:27 / 2:59 - 3:02 - Baby Relaxes After Tough...
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So many new students
Wow, our followers just went to threat level midnight.
You guys are so fucking awesome. No seriously.
Here is a somewhat relevant image as your reward.
So, answer me this: How’d ya’ll find the cheat sheet?
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Lesson 9.8 - Daredevils
Lesson Date: 19 March 2010
Lesson Length: 3:21 min.
What we learned in this lesson
There are two ways to create successful daredevil videos: Awesome stunts (requires talent, prowless, and creativity - which you don’t have) and failure.
When they say “Don’t try this at home”, they don’t mean “Off the top of your home”
Crowds are good because they...
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A Call For Requests
Dear students,
I’m in the middle of finishing two entries, Daredevils and Bad Parents, but I’m writing to you - asking for requests. Are there any entries that you are dying to see? What about ones you need to complete your 9001 page thesis on Nyan Cat and Keyboard Cat?
Thank you.
The Teaching Assistant
irishthanhy asked: I love this blog and I love the format but could you put a link to the VVFS lesson somewhere in the post?
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Lesson 4/4 - Musical Performers
Lesson Date - 11 June 2010
Time - 2:58
0:12 - 0:13 / 0:16 - - Cry me a River - Justin Timberlake cover - Justin singing (Justin Beiber)
0:14 - 0:17 - Greyson Chance Singing Paparazzi
0:24 - 0:26 - UNKNOWN
0:26 - 0:28 - It’s definitely Tonetta, but I can’t find the video used within the lesson.
0:28 - 0:35 - Tom OC youre my xtc
0:36 - 0:41 - “Shine” by Final...
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Attention fellow students
Please be patient. I’m currently in the process of setting up the cheat sheet and will have a more fleshed out tumblr later.
In the mean time, why not check out our first cheat sheet and let me know what you think of the format.
Do you have any suggestions?
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Lesson 21 - Fashion
Lesson Date - 10 October 2011
Time - 1:55 min
Fun Fact: All of the videos featured in this lesson are from eHow.com, the GO-TO source for fashion advice!
0:17-0:19 - The Subcultures of Fashion : How to Dress Pop Punk
0:20-0:21 - Women’s Costumes & Hairstyles : How to Dress Punk for Cheap
0:21-0:22 - Punk Rock Fashion Tips : Punk Rock Fashion Tips
0:22 - Punk Rock...