Comments on: Webby Nominees Out! Democracy Begins! http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/ NewTeeVee Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:17:22 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: The Onion, You Suck Win Webbys « NewTeeVee http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-237348 The Onion, You Suck Win Webbys « NewTeeVee Tue, 06 May 2008 17:54:55 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-237348 <p>[...] Win Webbys The winners of the 2008 Webby Awards were announced today (read Liz Miller’s previous take on the nominees), with the Onion News Network, Hometown Baghdad, My Damn Channel, The New York [...]</p> [...] Win Webbys The winners of the 2008 Webby Awards were announced today (read Liz Miller’s previous take on the nominees), with the Onion News Network, Hometown Baghdad, My Damn Channel, The New York [...]

]]> By: Webby nominees http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-236080 Webby nominees Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:17:44 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-236080 <p>[...] New Tee VeeHere’s one take on the Webby nominees announced this week. Follow the links in the post to see the enormous array of sites. Maybe it’s really old media of me to say this, but if the New York Times says you’re the “Oscars of the Internet,” that’s probably what you are. (Of course, the NYT can afford to pay the Webbys submission fee, so they’re perhaps a little biased.) Some thoughts upon looking over yesterday’s announcement of the Online Film and Video nominees:..read on… [...]</p> [...] New Tee VeeHere’s one take on the Webby nominees announced this week. Follow the links in the post to see the enormous array of sites. Maybe it’s really old media of me to say this, but if the New York Times says you’re the “Oscars of the Internet,” that’s probably what you are. (Of course, the NYT can afford to pay the Webbys submission fee, so they’re perhaps a little biased.) Some thoughts upon looking over yesterday’s announcement of the Online Film and Video nominees:..read on… [...]

]]> By: NTV on NPR: The Webbys « NewTeeVee http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-236013 NTV on NPR: The Webbys « NewTeeVee Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:01:21 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-236013 <p>[...] The Bryant Park Project was kind enough to bring me back on the air today to talk about the Webby nominees. Topics we touched on included SuperDeluxe vs. College Humor, how The Onion News Network treats fat [...]</p> [...] The Bryant Park Project was kind enough to bring me back on the air today to talk about the Webby nominees. Topics we touched on included SuperDeluxe vs. College Humor, how The Onion News Network treats fat [...]

]]> By: Daddy Clay http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235993 Daddy Clay Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:16:24 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235993 <p>We're grateful at DadLabs to be an honoree, and while we recognize there's no way around the entry fee, it certainly keeps some producers away.</p> <p>But compared to the online Emmys, the Webbys are a bargain. I'm curious if any of the Webby noms/honorees are springing for the $400+ it takes to get consideration for the "non-competitive" broadband Emmy contest. We took a pass. We'd rather pay an editor.</p> We’re grateful at DadLabs to be an honoree, and while we recognize there’s no way around the entry fee, it certainly keeps some producers away.

But compared to the online Emmys, the Webbys are a bargain. I’m curious if any of the Webby noms/honorees are springing for the $400+ it takes to get consideration for the “non-competitive” broadband Emmy contest. We took a pass. We’d rather pay an editor.

]]> By: CJ http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235972 CJ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:48:48 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235972 <p>"Here Comes Another Bubble has gotten 274,526 views over four months on YouTube. I’m sorry, but that is not a virus. That is a scraped knee, at best."</p> <p>I could be mistaken here, but I'm nearly positive that that count is only version 1.1. The original DMCAed video generated near a million hits.</p> <p>Is 1.1 millionish viral? Should the original video's views count? I'm not sure, but I really don't think it's fair to say the video has generated only 274,526 views.</p> “Here Comes Another Bubble has gotten 274,526 views over four months on YouTube. I’m sorry, but that is not a virus. That is a scraped knee, at best.”

I could be mistaken here, but I’m nearly positive that that count is only version 1.1. The original DMCAed video generated near a million hits.

Is 1.1 millionish viral? Should the original video’s views count? I’m not sure, but I really don’t think it’s fair to say the video has generated only 274,526 views.

]]> By: rafi http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235962 rafi Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:55:03 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235962 <p>800 quarter-waters? Man, that's steep.</p> 800 quarter-waters? Man, that’s steep.

]]> By: Jesse Cowell http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235958 Jesse Cowell Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:29:02 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235958 <p>Being a nominee, we are extremely honored to have someone acknowledge something we pour our hearts into. But it isn't as much about the accolade as it is being able to reach people with no budget to do so. The Webby is another great way to get seen and heard as people pay attention to what gets nominated.</p> <p>Win the award or not - anything that gives us the ability to share what we do with more people is an awesome reward unto itself. It really is in the end about making stuff and sharing it.</p> <p>Thanks so much for the mention! It means a lot to us. Hope you enjoy the next few episodes,</p> <p>-Jesse Cowell Creator - Drawn by Pain</p> Being a nominee, we are extremely honored to have someone acknowledge something we pour our hearts into. But it isn’t as much about the accolade as it is being able to reach people with no budget to do so. The Webby is another great way to get seen and heard as people pay attention to what gets nominated.

Win the award or not – anything that gives us the ability to share what we do with more people is an awesome reward unto itself. It really is in the end about making stuff and sharing it.

Thanks so much for the mention! It means a lot to us. Hope you enjoy the next few episodes,

-Jesse Cowell
Creator – Drawn by Pain

]]> By: Eric Spiegelman http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235953 Eric Spiegelman Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:38:15 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235953 <p>Apparently, the secret to receiving a Webby nomination is to write a novelty song to the tune of "We Didn't Start the Fire" that lists stuff.</p> Apparently, the secret to receiving a Webby nomination is to write a novelty song to the tune of “We Didn’t Start the Fire” that lists stuff.

]]> By: Liz Shannon Miller http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235950 Liz Shannon Miller Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:16:01 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235950 <p><i>Why are you separating writing and good animation? Both are need for a great piece of work. These shows weren’t judged on artistic beauty only. It’s the whole package, and writing is a big part of that. Just ask the guys at Pixar.</i></p> <p>I definitely agree with your point about the complete package, but the category isn't Best Animated Series/Short, it's Best Animation, and thus I was interpreting the award to be focused strictly on the animation of these shorts. It's easy to interpret it both ways, though, and your point about series being able to develop a consistent style is fair.</p> Why are you separating writing and good animation? Both are need for a great piece of work. These shows weren’t judged on artistic beauty only. It’s the whole package, and writing is a big part of that. Just ask the guys at Pixar.

I definitely agree with your point about the complete package, but the category isn’t Best Animated Series/Short, it’s Best Animation, and thus I was interpreting the award to be focused strictly on the animation of these shorts. It’s easy to interpret it both ways, though, and your point about series being able to develop a consistent style is fair.

]]> By: Slippy Jenkins http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235949 Slippy Jenkins Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:43:28 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235949 <p>Liz wrote:</p> <p>"The Animation category seems oddly focused on series as opposed to standalones, which are often better animated (usually by virtue of being standalone)."</p> <p>No, standalones are not often better animated. If anything most series are better animated because style/process has been created/refined over the series.</p> <p>Liz Wrote:</p> <p>"It’s great to see 30-Second Bunnies get recognition, but while it is good animation, that series’ real appeal is in the writing and performance."</p> <p>Why are you separating writing and good animation? Both are need for a great piece of work. These shows weren't judged on artistic beauty only. It's the whole package, and writing is a big part of that. Just ask the guys at Pixar.</p> Liz wrote:

“The Animation category seems oddly focused on series as opposed to standalones, which are often better animated (usually by virtue of being standalone).”

No, standalones are not often better animated. If anything most series are better animated because style/process has been created/refined over the series.

Liz Wrote:

“It’s great to see 30-Second Bunnies get recognition, but while it is good animation, that series’ real appeal is in the writing and performance.”

Why are you separating writing and good animation? Both are need for a great piece of work. These shows weren’t judged on artistic beauty only. It’s the whole package, and writing is a big part of that. Just ask the guys at Pixar.

]]> By: Alec McNayr http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235945 Alec McNayr Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:03:12 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235945 <p>10,000 entries at $200 a pop is an amazing business model. They're lucky they really are the "Oscars of the Web." No one would put up with it otherwise.</p> <p>Sure, there are a lot of disappointments when it comes to nominee selections, but that's probably why they started doing honorees... and let me tell you, as an honoree for Flipper Nation, I really appreciate being included in the fanfare!</p> 10,000 entries at $200 a pop is an amazing business model. They’re lucky they really are the “Oscars of the Web.” No one would put up with it otherwise.

Sure, there are a lot of disappointments when it comes to nominee selections, but that’s probably why they started doing honorees… and let me tell you, as an honoree for Flipper Nation, I really appreciate being included in the fanfare!

]]> By: Tim Street http://newteevee.com/2008/04/09/webby-nominees-out-democracy-begins/#comment-235944 Tim Street Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:59:39 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3690#comment-235944 <p>I think the entrance fee kept a few very deserving people away.</p> <p>We did enter but got no French Maid Love.</p> I think the entrance fee kept a few very deserving people away.

We did enter but got no French Maid Love.

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