Wanted: A video of you talking about why you love Basecamp (Reward: $250) Dec 04
10 comments Latest by Will Malley
We’re looking for video clips of Basecamp customers telling us why they love Basecamp. If we use your clip to promote the product, you’ll get a $250 voucher for Basecamp.
What should I say?
Tell us why you love Basecamp, how you use it, how it’s helped you, what you would say to recommend it to a friend, and/or anything else you’d like to share. No fancy production skills required — what you have to say is what matters here. Also, screenshots aren’t necessary. We want your story, not a tour of the product. A simple shot of your head while you talk is fine.
How long should it be?
Clips need to be under three minutes.
How do I submit a video?
Option 1: Use a file uploading service like MediaFire, DropSend, YouSendIt, or BoxCloud. Send it to svn [at] 37signals [dot] com.
Option 2: Upload the clips to your own server and send the link to svn [at] 37signals [dot] com.
Also, make sure to include your Basecamp URL.
Important: Please do not email the video clip directly to us. Also, do not use a video-sharing site like YouTube.
Is there a deadline?
No, but videos that get here sooner rather than later may have an advantage.
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10 comments so far
Ed Shull 05 Dec 06
I found it funny that MediaFire, DropSend and YouSendIt were mentioned, but there is an ad on the page for Boxcloud. Goo dseperation of church and state.
ergonomy 05 Dec 06
By customers, do you mean paying customers or all customers?
Neil Kelty 05 Dec 06
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I was wondering the same thing – this would be a great way to jump start my basecamp subscription.
Coudal 05 Dec 06
If it were me Ed, I’d def use BoxCloud.
Rob Cooper 05 Dec 06
Ouch – what was that sound? Was that the sound of BoxCloud canceling their account for next month – woops! I feel bad for BoxCloud – will download their Mac App, and at least try them out.
Andy 05 Dec 06
Are you copying the BBC ? The flagship BBC news programme is running a similar competition (upload your videos and we’ll show them on the TV). Only they’re using Youtube – making all the entries public. Surely a better model than the walled garden approach you’ve described above?
The only problem for them is the main presenter, Jeremy Paxman, who closed the show last week by calling the whole thing it a stupid idea.
Youtube clips of him trashing his editor here
37signals 05 Dec 06
We hadn’t heard of the BBC competition.
BoxCloud is a great service, def a good way to get us your video — you’ll need to download the BoxCloud application (.dmg file) first.
Xolith 06 Dec 06
Great!
Don Schenck 07 Dec 06
Is it okay if I get my close friend, Carmen Elektra, to be on my submission??
Will Malley 10 Dec 06
Very cool Jason. I’ll put one together when I’m back at the office w/ iSight. Any preferred resolution?
Also, my new favorite site for sending large files is Senduit. Much nicer than DropSend/YouSendIt and the bunch.
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