I think there’s a real niche to be had for a social-media-like platform that allows mid-tier productions to gain widespread appeal.
What do "mid-tier productions" look like? A regular show with all the trimmings, just shot with no-name cast and an phone?
Classic movie companies can’t shit out thousands of months-long projects because people would hold them directly accountable for all the failures.
I think studios wouldn't be held accountable for failures more than they are now - aren't profit and engagement the feedback they're after? I think it's just expensive af.
I think you're right about the expectations of the format. I'm not bothered by a youtube video that is a patent waste of time, but I'm genuinely upset by wasting twenty minutes trying to get into a crap film.
Imo, a mid-tier production is higher production quality and length than you'd expect to be reasonable on a platform like YouTube. Not budgeted like or necessarily as high end as prestige tv, but still full length regular productions. YouTube premium originals were sort of like this, and there have been some platforms that have distributed a handful of shows in this way, like seeso or vrv, but mostly their original content was just throwing pasta at the wall to see what sticks.
If a platform came along that hosted a number of lower budget but higher production quality series which were actually good, that would be pretty neat imo.
A lot of Western animation is targeting this sort of budget and distribution channel, a good example being Vivziepop distributing Helluva Boss via YouTube, and the various Cartoon Hangover series. There seems to be some trade back and forth between streaming services and these midrange productions, with creators and series flipping back and forth based on whether or not they can get a service to pay for a series or whether they need to crowdfund it.
What do “mid-tier productions” look like? A regular show with all the trimmings, just shot with no-name cast and an phone?
In seriousness, technological advances can't be ignored. I carry around a compact camera that doubles as a 4K video camera that can basically see in the dark in my daily-carry bag, and it cost less than a month's rent. A few of those, some Zoom sound recorders, and Kdenlive makes for a really inexpensive yet capable setup for indie movie type projects.
What do "mid-tier productions" look like? A regular show with all the trimmings, just shot with no-name cast and an phone?
I think studios wouldn't be held accountable for failures more than they are now - aren't profit and engagement the feedback they're after? I think it's just expensive af.
I think you're right about the expectations of the format. I'm not bothered by a youtube video that is a patent waste of time, but I'm genuinely upset by wasting twenty minutes trying to get into a crap film.
Imo, a mid-tier production is higher production quality and length than you'd expect to be reasonable on a platform like YouTube. Not budgeted like or necessarily as high end as prestige tv, but still full length regular productions. YouTube premium originals were sort of like this, and there have been some platforms that have distributed a handful of shows in this way, like seeso or vrv, but mostly their original content was just throwing pasta at the wall to see what sticks.
If a platform came along that hosted a number of lower budget but higher production quality series which were actually good, that would be pretty neat imo.
I have never heard of any of these, thanks!
A lot of Western animation is targeting this sort of budget and distribution channel, a good example being Vivziepop distributing Helluva Boss via YouTube, and the various Cartoon Hangover series. There seems to be some trade back and forth between streaming services and these midrange productions, with creators and series flipping back and forth based on whether or not they can get a service to pay for a series or whether they need to crowdfund it.
In seriousness, technological advances can't be ignored. I carry around a compact camera that doubles as a 4K video camera that can basically see in the dark in my daily-carry bag, and it cost less than a month's rent. A few of those, some Zoom sound recorders, and Kdenlive makes for a really inexpensive yet capable setup for indie movie type projects.
Oh I don't doubt the viability. I'm genuinely curious what changeling means by "mid-tier".