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Want to be the Face of TechPowerUp?

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Jun 29th, 2015 06:02 Discuss (102 Comments)

TechPowerUp's foray into the YouTube medium can be led by you. Yes, you! Do you think you can talk hardware and gaming in front of a camera, for our thousands of readers? If so, sign up for our TechPowerUp YouTube Channel project, and you could be the face of this site on YouTube. All you need to be, is aged between 21 and 30, based in US or Canada; be presentable (we're not too strict on this), and have a good command over English, with an easy international accent; have basic video editing skills, and most importantly, have a good aptitude with PC hardware (you needn't be too technically sound or have a formal education in this area).

Upload a sample of your work, while keeping it "unlisted" (eg: describe a piece of hardware, or explain a recent news story at length, while keep it interesting. We are interested in seeing your face, personality and speech), and e-mail a link to that video to w1zzard@techpowerup.com . You needn't be a regular forum member of TechPowerUp. Do not post links to your videos in the comments. We will get back in touch with shortlisted candidates to talk turkey.

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#76

R-T-B

EarthDogYou are not replaceable. :)

I hope that whoever is chosen isn't a mental muppet. Knowing the in's and out's of how things work that you are talking about is key. Please don't make your videos into newegg 'eggspert' reviews (its just people that have half a clue reviewing crap they have no business to be reviewing).

Thanks! :)

Oh god, isn't that the truth... (in regards to the "eggsperts")

#77

EarthDog

Yeah, there really needs to be an expert running the show/videos. Someone like Dave or Cmaris... with respect, there are few posters here I would think has the knowledge to do it (as I would see fit).

I have to admit, I am half tempted...but only if it could be audio and not my face, LOL! I look like the dentist guy from The Hangover, LOL!

#78

HisDivineOrder

If you're going to require ages between 21 and 30, it sounds like you have a very particular "face" in mind for your youtube portal. If so, you should probably go on and toss in other pseudo-arbitrary demands that go along with that, too.

Might I suggest:

-Must be conventionally considered hot. Send pics.
-Must have boobs. Boobs should be easily visible. Cleavage should be implied if not obvious.
-Must be able to wear tight clothing and not look uncomfortable while doing so.
-Must be able to say phrases like "Now insert your Geforce 980 Ti Tri-SLI into the port. Rock it around if you must to ensure secure placement. If you happen to have more than one card, use next available PCI Express slot. When done, connect two cards together via SLI Connector." without losing pouting expression
-Must be 5'5 or shorter to ensure boobs and hardware make it in the view of the camera
-Must be able to giggle.

#79

stinger608

Dedicated TPU Cruncher & Folder

HisDivineOrder-Must have boobs. Boobs should be easily visible. Cleavage should be implied if not obvious.

Hey, I got boobs...............Bhahahahaha...........Not the ones that anyone would want to see on YouTube though.:roll: :roll: :roll:

#80

R-T-B

EarthDogYeah, there really needs to be an expert running the show/videos. Someone like Dave or Cmaris... with respect, there are few posters here I would think has the knowledge to do it (as I would see fit).

I have to admit, I am half tempted...but only if it could be audio and not my face, LOL! I look like the dentist guy from The Hangover, LOL!

I have halfway decent knowledge and understanding and learn quick etc etc but lol, I can relate to the looks thing. I look like a homeless bum half the time. :roll:

#81

Nordic

I would love to hear more about the goals of what this person is meant to accomplish. We don't know the time requirements, or any potential compensation if any, or the exact task/goal that we would be trying to accomplish.

With this much ambiguity I expect a bunch of people who just want potential internet fame.

#82

THE_EGG

Yeh some more info on time requirements, goals etc would be useful for applicants imo.

HisDivineOrderIf you're going to require ages between 21 and 30, it sounds like you have a very particular "face" in mind for your youtube portal. If so, you should probably go on and toss in other pseudo-arbitrary demands that go along with that, too.

Might I suggest:

-Must be conventionally considered hot. Send pics.
-Must have boobs. Boobs should be easily visible. Cleavage should be implied if not obvious.
-Must be able to wear tight clothing and not look uncomfortable while doing so.
-Must be able to say phrases like "Now insert your Geforce 980 Ti Tri-SLI into the port. Rock it around if you must to ensure secure placement. If you happen to have more than one card, use next available PCI Express slot. When done, connect two cards together via SLI Connector." without losing pouting expression
-Must be 5'5 or shorter to ensure boobs and hardware make it in the view of the camera
-Must be able to giggle.

Sooooooo...basically Lauren 2.0. :P

#83

Caring1

Can we add a Poll, blonde, brunette or redhead?
Blondes don't cut it for me when it comes to smarts.

#84

rtwjunkie

PC Gaming Enthusiast

james888I would love to hear more about the goals of what this person is meant to accomplish. We don't know the time requirements, or any potential compensation if any, or the exact task/goal that we would be trying to accomplish.

With this much ambiguity I expect a bunch of people who just want potential internet fame.

Well we know last week W1zz said it would be one video review a week (IIRC), of a few minutes in length. However, RCoon just said here: www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/what-are-you-playing.204644/page-37#post-3307908 that his 12 minute video took over 8 hours of work! In this case, the goal is to do a video review of new hardware as was stated in the other thread.

#85

zithe

It certainly takes a while to research and put together a good quality video. If it's only one a week actual work may be 8 hours but always being on the lookout for notable events definitely would require having some free time unless a lot of the info came from TPUs articles themselves.

#86

EarthDog

But above you it said a video review of a product. I would think that you would the card after W1z gets it for his testing to then show off the card and the results?

#87

zithe

I think this is just a gauge of how you are on camera. I remember something about making a video about notable events and maybe travelling to do interview stuff. I'm on mobile though and can't double check.

#88

rtwjunkie

PC Gaming Enthusiast

Actually, it sounded like it would be a weekly hardware review on camera, with alot of the research done by TPU staff. The travel would be maybe once a year to an expo, which I'm sure would require a video report or two.

#89

zithe

There seems to be some varying stuff between this and the old post. I can't wait until more info is posted.

Either way it sounds exciting.

#90

W1zzard

So the simple answer is we don't know, we will be exploring and learning.

For the short term the goal is to make a weekly news show, maybe 5 minutes long, covering everything relevant that happened in the world of hardware. Further down the road, we could fly you to tradeshows and similar events, 1-3 times a year maybe, to record some video. Video reviews are not planned for now.

Time requirements: definitely not full time, I have no idea how long it takes to make a presentable 5 minute video.

#91

EarthDog

Thanks for the clarity... still waffling on my interest on it... just hate being in front of the camera, but would like to branch out from being an unpaid volunteer reviewer at a small site, LOL.

#92

Nordic

That is just enough clarity. Thank you.

#93

crazyeyesreaper

Not a Moderator

Thought about doing this but I do not have the space sadly.

Do all my work out of an 9 x 8 room which fits my rig, test rig, photo bench, excess hardware benches, light stands etc. Not exactly the most presentable space either.:roll:

#94

zithe

I'm curious how many people have inquired at this point.

#95

W1zzard

Last call for submissions, please send in yours this week.

#96

EarthDog

Me too.. I decided I will pass on being the 'face' o fTPU though...

If you ever need a reviewer, let me know! ;)

#97

21Fmperez

I'll be posting mine shortly. It wasn't clear what you were looking for but now the thread seems to be more aimed towards hardware rather than gaming.

I'll be editing my current video to adapt to your expects.

#98

W1zzard

21FmperezI'll be editing my current video to adapt to your expects.

Don't worry too much about what you talk about. We are interested in you, your voice and you in front of camera, not little product details.

#99

zithe

I'm glad you posted this. I was going to rerecord mine. D:

#100

21Fmperez

How soon should we be receiving a response or at least acknowledge you've made your choice?

It was a pretty good challenge and even if you guys did these requests as promos/contests; I wouldn't mind making more videos just for the challenge.

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