Viral Video Film School Cheat Sheet

Lesson 34th - Christmas

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 23:47:44 -0500

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!?!?!?!?!

i found this blog, and i cried. and my tears were bears and baby preachers.

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:38:05 -0500

Thank you for the love, fellow student.

Here is your reward.

WE'RE BACK

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:35:53 -0500

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.

Lesson 110% - LIKE A BOSS

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:32:23 -0400

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 in the world.flv

0:20 - 0:31 - Returning Shopping Carts Like A Boss

0:33 - 0:51 - Famous Mochi Maker

0:55 - 1:02 - Peru- World’s fastest cigarette roller

1:09 - 1:19 - Beer Open Like a Boss

1:32 - 1:40 - Epic tea serving

“His whole family was killed by a serving tray”

Lesson 9 - Stunt Cats

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:50:43 -0400

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 RESEARCHING

0:50 - 0:54 - Funny kitten can’t jump

1:01 - 1:07 - small cat jumps from the table to chair

1:13 - 1:18 - cat jumps into door

1:21 - 1:28 - Kitten Fails The Obstacle Course (Stupid Videos)

1:29 - 1:35 - kids pulls cat into bath tub

1:55 - 1:58 - Scared Puppy Won’t Go Down Stairs (jokeroo)

I have a request for the stunt cats!

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:02:20 -0400

We are working on that one!

One problem, though.

Every cat thinks they’re a stunt cat and that everyone needs to see it. Thus, there’s a ton of stunt cat vids.

Lesson 50% - Weddings

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:51:34 -0400

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 (MetaCafe)

0:58 - 1:07 - CURRENTLY RESEARCHING

1:13 - 1:21 - Russian Wedding…..

1:23 - 1:29 - Wedding Fight with Sexy Russian Bride

1:36 - 1:38 - Wedding Party Jump Fail (Stupid Videos)

1:38 - 1:39 - CURRENTLY RESEARCHING

1:39 - 1:40 - Wedding Party Is All Wet (Stupid Videos)

Frequently Asked Questions

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:09:23 -0400

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 struggling to find the information on the thought patterns of bears for your thesis that’s due in ten minutes?

Maybe you found out that you’re having a pop quiz on what constitutes a “redneck roller coaster” and class is in five minutes?

Well, neither have I. I could go on about how I created this blog in order to help in the war against good and evil with Al Gore, Bender, and Brett. To save everyone time, I’ll give the TV Guide version:

I created this blog to serve as a breakdown of every lesson of Viral Video Film School, ranging from the virals used, lessons we learned, wall things, and any fun facts along the way. We serve to answer the question - Where did Brett find that video?

Okay, why didn’t you do all the lessons yet?

Well, keep a few things in mind.

For every video of a redneck roller coaster, a thousand more exist. That means it takes a while to find the exact one that Brett used.
Brett has been doing VVFS ever since 2006. He has done so many lessons, you’ll crap when you see how many.
I am very busy building stabby-hand whatevers.

Why for some of the videos I see “CURRENTLY RESEARCHING”?

Remember when I said that for every redneck rollercoaster video shown on VVFS, there’s a thousand more like it? Well, generally, whenever I found at least 90% of the videos used within that episode, I’ll just post it so SOMETHING exists. If you know the source of a video labeled “CURRENTLY RESEARCHING”, feel free to contact me.

Does Brett know of your blog?

He does and he wants to hump me.

Who runs this site and how can I contact them?

The cheat sheet is run by Teaching Assistant HermanoBluth, a.k.a. Andrew.

I am on tumblr, and you can contact me at andrew@vvfscheatsheet.com

You’re very welcome to hump me at any time Brett. You can...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:29:57 -0400

You’re very welcome to hump me at any time Brett.

You can also put your tongue in my mouth at any time you wish.

Lesson 27 - Blockbusters

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:26:32 -0400

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 Day

0:34 - 0:37 - biggest parkour fail ever.

0:46 - 1:07 - CURRENTLY RESEARCHING

1:40 - 1:47 - Nyan cat man

2:10 - 2:14 - DON’T GIVE A F*CK: Pigeon

2:30 - 2:33 - Iguana Fart

So many new students

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:10:00 -0400

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?

Lesson 9.8 - Daredevils

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:11:00 -0400

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 can go “That was funny. I hope he’s not dead”
Rule of Three - First guy can do it, second guy can do it, third time’s a harm.
If you fail the first time, don’t give up! You’ll eventually get hurt.
To be a professional stuntman, go to your workplace and do doughnuts on the forklift.
Most stunts involve something that involves no reason in doing but is fun to watch, like two guys on an ATV.
Don’t check your equipment.
Broken in half bike = Two Unicycles
Law of Motion - A moron in motion will stay in motion until acted upon by an outside ceiling.
Push the limits, especially how early you can fall down.
Besides a minuscule amount of views, stunt fails tell you what kind of friends you have.

Lesson Breakdown

0:14 - 0:19 - Original Shopping Cart Crabh FAIL

0:23 - 0:26 - Indian Motorcycle Club Member Performs Awesome Hell Dragging Wheeling

0:32 - 0:37 - CURRENTLY RESEARCHING

0:37 - 0:38 - Chair Jump Fail in Dorm - Break Fails

0:43 - 0:49 - The consequences with playing with the roof surfboard

0:55 - 0:58 - Trampoline Pool Jump

1:03 - 1:10 - CURRENTLY RESEARCHING

1:20 - 1:27 - Dumb Kid Dents Dad’s Car on Failed Jump

1:32 - 1:41 - Warehouse Idiot Spins Himself Off His Forklift in Donut Fail…

1:48 - 2:03 - Fail ATV Stunt

KEEP YOUR FEET LOCKED RICHIE

DON’T FALL OFF RICHIE

DON’T GET GRECO-ROMAN PINNED RICHIE

2:09 - 2:14 - Bike breaks in half jumping from loading dock

2:17 - 2:26 - Terribly Painful Ramp Stunt Failure

2:34 - 2:39 - Stunt Fail - part 1

A Call For Requests

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:13:36 -0400

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

I love this blog and I love the format but could you put a link to the VVFS lesson somewhere in the post?

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:13:45 -0400

I actually did! Click the picture at the top of each post!

Of course I forgot to mention this.

Lesson 4/4 - Musical Performers

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:51:22 -0400

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 Placement (Original Video) (Vimeo)

0:43 - 0:48 - Bleis plays “Bratja - Brother” on his side flute

0:49 - 1:04 - IT’S TIME FOR THE PERCOLATOR!!

1:13 - 1:18 - Happy Birthday via Theramin

1:28 - 1:38 - Indian lady singing We Will Rock You

1:44 - 1:59 - Policeman forgets national anthem

2:05 - 2:13 - Kid Singing and Dancing to Lady Gaga Bad Romance!

2:18 - 2:37 - “CARLOAD OF FARTS” ( Ted’s cable tv debut ! ) Ted Pillman!

Attention fellow students

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:09:00 -0400

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?

Lesson 21 - Fashion

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:25:33 -0400

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 Fashion Tips : Goth-Punk Fashion Tips

0:22 - 0:25 - Punk Rock Fashion Tips : Vintage Punk Shopping Tips

0:25 - 0:28 - Halloween Costumes : How Does a Girl Dress Pop Punk?

0:38 - 0:46 - Youth Fashion Tips : How To Dress Punk for Girls (Video was made private)

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO JENNIFER? YOU MADE HER A MONSTER!

0:57 - 1:06 - Fashion Dress Code : How to Dress Like a Wealthy Woman

1:19 - 1:20 - Fashion Tips: How to Wear a Long Cardigan Sweater

What do I do?

There’s just SO MUCH of it everywhere!

1:23 - 1:24 - Fashion Tips: How to Wear Big Belts

1:27 - 1:29 - Fashion Tips: Women: How to Wear Vests Over Shirts

1:36 - 1:39 - Rottweiler Eating Mayonnaise