NTV Predictions: Video Fads

Among the questions we’ve asked our panel of experts was this one: Name a video trend that won’t live to see 2009 (hint: life-casting is an acceptable answer).

Selections from their responses are below. We’d love to hear your take on the question or on our panelists’ predictions in the comments. For more information on the NewTeeVee 2008 outsourced predictions, see this post.

Max Silvestri, Gabe and Max’s Internet Thing (web video comedian):

“I’d like to say product reviews read by strippers, but in fact I’m pretty sure this is what all videos will be by 2009.”

George Kliavkoff, chief digital officer, NBC Universal (former interim Hulu CEO and leader of other NBC tech projects):

“Life-casting isn’t even a trend. As far as I can tell, its one guy in San Francisco. If you are going to suggest answers, at least choose something that is on the radar. (Hint: User-generated Super Bowl ads would have been an acceptable suggestion.)”

George Ruiz, head of new media at International Creative Management (online video talent agent):

“Scripted tween dramas with a dark cult conspiracy at their center. Everyone’s got a pitch for one of these. That and overly embroidered jeans. Next!”

Kevin Nalty, “self-proclaimed viral video genius” (a.k.a. Nalts from YouTube):

“Ad-supported live streaming video (Stickam or Skype) is a wonderful service to consumers, but I’m not seeing it monetized well and therefore see it needing to charge for its service or die.”

Richard de Silva, general partner at Highland Capital (investor in Metacafe):

“VC-backed studios dedicated to creating short-form video content.”