Note: this was already posted in Contests, but I’m not sure I’m supposed to post there, and it got no attention.
Okay, so the idea is this: I provide a blend, and you guys animate a bunch of different shots in the environment, with the provided character. You are not allowed to change anything except for the animation. Upload it as a video response to this video, and sub my channel for updates!
When the contest is over, (deadline not set yet, you have a few weeks at least.) I will pick the eight best/longest sets of animation. Sometime after that, a few days, probably, I will announce two winners. The winners will be selected form the finalists based on channel quality. NOT NUMBER OF SUBS! This is the perfect chance to get some views on your pages. If there is subscription-count bias, it will be towards those with few subs.
The two winners will have their videos edited into a single short film, on my channel, with the winners channels linked to in the video annotations. They will be credited for all animation, unless I added some to help the short film along. This will get subs for my films, and I will greatly endorse winners. I promise! I’m being open about this. I know that I am using you guys. But, I hope that having your channels advertised will be a fair gain.
Tips for winning!
Make your video long.
Make several takes of each clip, so I can pick the best one.
Make your animation high quality.
Make a high variety of poses/actions/expressions.
AND HAVE A GOOD QUALITY BLENDER CHANNEL!!!
Come on guys, I know I’m kinda using you, but at least I’m being honest. (I think this hole is just getting deeper.) The idea was to find some sort of contest that would promote a few winners channels, while still giving a reason to sub to me. Remember, the more subs I have, the more attention you guys will get. (I know, this doesn’t look good. Just have fun! What’s the worst I can do? Use a minute and a half of your work for my own gain? I’m already doing that. Animation Dance Association is doing the same thing, they’re just not telling everybody. I figure that by telling you guys my plan would get some more trust. Oops.)
Not bashing you or anything, but maybe you should reconsider before you destroy your reputation in the eyes of most people here. I can see why people are seeing this as a way for you to increase your popularity on YouTube.
So I advise at the least to show some of your own Blender work to show them that someone with experience is conducting this idea.