Combined Cubing Channel

[ianography]

First thing is, sorry about putting the thread here, I couldn't really find a better place.

Okay, so I saw a thread on CubeDepot about somebody wanting to start another cubing channel/group, but since the group was already full, I thought that I could make my own. anyway, I don't have a name for it, but I was thinking that the group should have educated cubers (such as people that have been cubing for a year or two, is a distinguished member of the forum, etc.) and these cubers should average different times, such as one member is sub-20 (me), sub-30, sub-45, etc. We could also maybe have guests on Saturdays like a lot of other combined cubing channels, and these guests would be picked by the viewers, rather than the members of the group. If you are interested whatsoever, then post below.

P.S. I don't care what types of videos you make, if they're tutorials, vlogs, unboxings/reviews, etc.

Edit: Remember everyone, the group only has enough room for 5 permanent members and one guest per week.

Permanent Members:
Me (ianography)
bigbee99
cyoubx
Cool Frog
collinbxyz

Part-Time Member:
convinsa

 

[TheMachanga]

Fiveawesomecubers?

 

[ianography]

Fiveawesomecubers?

I know, yeah, it's a lot like them, but sice they never make videos anymore...

 

[cyoubx]

I s'pose I'm interested. One thing about the FAC that didn't work was that they tried to maintain a schedule that became to stressful on the members. I think flexible times would be better for it to be successful in the long run.

 

[ZamHalen]

Why not thefivemediocrecubers since they'd probably love to make videos.

 

[kskinnerx9]

i'm interested, im only sub 30, so maybe i can have that spot?

 

[cyoubx]

I safely average 16 seconds but I'm confused as to why our speed matters. Sorry if this is really obvious...

 

[ZamHalen]

Fiveawesomecubers had a bit to do with who Chris Bird was friendly with more than anything.

 

[qqwref]

It's a good idea - if you can maintain a reasonable video posting rate, and you have good-quality/interesting videos, you're sure to get a good number of viewers.

Incidentally, I'd say to not bother with someone who averages over 20-25ish seconds, unless they have some other kind of expertise (like being very good at BLD, or very knowledgeable in hardware/lubing, or something like that). I don't mean to disparage the slower people, but I'd say that most slower people don't know very much about the details of speedsolving, even if they think they do. It's hard to know what makes the difference between sub-20 and sub-15 when you haven't broken either of those barriers, for instance.

 

[Cube321]

how about someone who expertizes in one field.
like... one 3x3
one 2x2
one OH
one BLD
one 4x4...etc

 

[Whyusosrs?]

I'm down for the sub 2 minutes. When do I start?

 

[Dene]

I didn't realise you were talking about YouTube until the very last sentence of your post.

 

[ianography]

Why not thefivemediocrecubers since they'd probably love to make videos.

First literal LOL in a while.

i'm interested, im only sub 30, so maybe i can have that spot?

Possibly. Send me a video to my YouTube channel with things such as how you would make a good contribution to the channel, how great of a camera you have, sample solves, etc. Really try to persuade me.

I safely average 16 seconds but I'm confused as to why our speed matters. Sorry if this is really obvious...

It's not necessarily obvious. I was wanting different cubers with different times because the viewers aren't all going to have the same averages, so if we were to put up tutorials or the like, they would imply to all of the viewers, not just people with those specific times.

It's a good idea - if you can maintain a reasonable video posting rate, and you have good-quality/interesting videos, you're sure to get a good number of viewers.

Incidentally, I'd say to not bother with someone who averages over 20-25ish seconds, unless they have some other kind of expertise (like being very good at BLD, or very knowledgeable in hardware/lubing, or something like that). I don't mean to disparage the slower people, but I'd say that most slower people don't know very much about the details of speedsolving, even if they think they do. It's hard to know what makes the difference between sub-20 and sub-15 when you haven't broken either of those barriers, for instance.

You do make a valid point. I'll take your post into great consideration while picking the members.

how about someone who expertizes in one field.
like... one 3x3
one 2x2
one OH
one BLD
one 4x4...etc

I don't really think that somebody that specializes in a certain specific field in cubing would make a good permanent member, but more of an occasional guest.

I'm down for the sub 2 minutes. When do I start?

You're sub-2 minutes on 3x3 is what you're saying? Great. Just send me a video via YouTube explaining to me why you should be a member, and showing how good of a camera you have, and some solves.

 

[Andrew Ricci]

I'm interested. I don't know what I really can offer, though. I have no sort of expertise.

 

[ianography]

I'm interested. I don't know what I really can offer, though. I have no sort of expertise.

Well, maybe if we become partners or something, we could have different cube stores send us cubes to review, and those cubes would go directly to you to review. Or maybe you're very familiar on what cubes to buy.

 

[Andrew Ricci]

Well, maybe if we become partners or something, we could have different cube stores send us cubes to review, and those cubes would go directly to you to review. Or maybe you're very familiar on what cubes to buy.

I think you're thinking a little too far ahead. Remember: the fiveawesomecubers were already popular before they formed the collaboration. They already had the traffic; thing is, we don't.

I do think I would be able to review some cubes, if that's what you wish.

 

[bigbee99]

I'm interested in being in the channel.

 

[ianography]

I think you're thinking a little too far ahead. Remember: the fiveawesomecubers were already popular before they formed the collaboration. They already had the traffic; thing is, we don't.

I do think I would be able to review some cubes, if that's what you wish.

Okay I'll admit I tend to jump to conclusions quite fast. And yes, if you do have some expertise or would lke to review some cubes, then I do believe that you could be a member.

 

[Whyusosrs?]

You're sub-2 minutes on 3x3 is what you're saying? Great. Just send me a video via YouTube explaining to me why you should be a member, and showing how good of a camera you have, and some solves.

K. I have an awesome camera. records at 5 fps at 320x240! Problem is no sound. But I could use sign language or signs. Wouldn't that be hip and rad? I should be a member because I have a bodacious camera and because I'm sub 2 minutes. If that's not pr0 I don't know what is.

 

[ZamHalen]

lol So you have a laptop with a crappy webcam.