Back in the old days of tri-media and Jurassic buzz-building, you needed big bucks, a very talented PR manager and lots of luck to make it big in whatever it is you want to attain – be it showbiz, business or politics.

Today, all you need is a little bit of video editing knowledge, original content (or talent) and your good friend, Youtube to make it big. Of course, luck still plays a part in the equation but the power of the Internet makes it possible for normal people to showcase their talents and skills to the entire world.

Let me share with you success stories on youtube and HOW YOU can make the difference and start your own youtube marketing/hype campaign.

How To Have  A Successful Youtube Page

First, let’s look at the case of Filipino talents, Charice Pempengco, Arnel Pineda, Moymoy Palaboy, The Thriller Dancing Convicts and Happyslip. These stars were the product of Youtube.

Charice was discovered by US talk show hosts Ellen Degeneres and Oprah when a fan posted her videos on Youtube. The rest is history.

The same can be told for Journey lead singer Arnel Pineda and comedians Moymoy Palaboy.

Here are a few practical tips on how to harness the power of youtube. Who knows? You could be the next superstar.

1. Create a Director account – a no-brainer. Having your own youtube channel will mean you can compile all videos into categories or playlists. Make sure you select the proper tags and keywords so that you can be in the right niche.
2. Less is more – when making or editing videos, the golden rule is LESS IS MORE. Most people simply don’t have the time (or patience) to view your 10 or 20-minute video. Try to keep it under 5 minutes. For me, 2 to 3 minutes is best. The same is true for editing. Don’t get carried away with funky transitions and dizzying effects.
3. Find your niche – by creating original content. Sometimes a simple concept, like Happyslip’s original style or Moymoy’s wacky antics will sell. When you have good content, sheer WoM (Word of Mouth) will spread your video like wildfire
4. Invite all your friends to your channel – you can use youtube’s friend system and don’t forget to promote your channel via your SNS profiles like Friendster, Facebook or Plurk. Ask them to subscribe to your channel.
5. Have regular updates – maybe 1 video a day is overkill. But 1 to 2 new videos a week seems just right
6. Scan channels and videos with similar content – learn from the pros. Look at their videos. Discover their strong points. How long are their videos? How do they promote it.

In the end, if you have good content, it will spread like a virus. That’s the power of viral marketing and new media.

I hope you guys learned something. Feel free to drop by my own youtube channel: http://youtube.com/gmtristan and subscribe, ayt?

Best of luck!

Peace!

I had a great weekend. Last Saturday was spent with friends doing modeling. I finished up on my new Gundam Tieren Ground type and my buddies also did a couple of Gundams and an Aliens APC kit which Alex got for a bargain at the Toycon event.

After that, we spent some glorious fraggin’ sessions over at the local Internet cafe. Before calling it a day, I watched this cool movie called The Mist. It’s from the master of terror, Stephen King. I won’t spoil it for you. Just watch the trailer (after the jump) and then go get yourself a copy of the movie.

You won’t be disappointed.

The Mist (trailer)

RR Enriquez is the latest covergirl of FHM Philippines. If you’ve read that issue, you’ll know why she’s smokin’ hot.

Can’t get enough? Here are more RR Enriquez photos…

After the break;

RR Enriquez Pics

Most images courtesy of Pinoy Pizza

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Have a nice day!

The Pinoy inmates from Cebu who performed the popular youtube Michael Jackon dances (with over 23M views) paid their respects with a new syncronized dance number. Hundreds of tourists and foreigners flocked to the prison to see it.

Watch it now above. Peace!

Great news! The PW Lucky Star Event starts today, June 29 (Monday). Craft your items and the GMs may just buy them for millions of Yuan!

Check out the event details as posted here in the PW site. Do me a favor and pass the word around (or this link) to all your PW friends and buddies.

Enjoy!

This is in line with the DOH’s thrust and of course, for the safety of everyone as well. For all competitors, there’s no reason to worry. Although the iRL events may be cancelled, we will be announcing an online version of the tournaments soon.

Read the complete official statement by LU management after the jump…

LIVE 2009 Regionals Suspension Official Statement

As many of us know, positive cases of Influenza A(H1N1) virus infections have been confirmed in different parts of the Philippines. In line with the Department of Health (DOH) and the government’s drive to prevent the further spreading of this virus, Level Up! has decided to suspend all on-ground Level Up! Live 2009 regional tournaments effective immediately.

In place of the regional tournaments, we are currently studying alternative ways to hold Live qualifiers without putting anyone at risk. So those who have previously expressed interest in joining Level Up! Live 2009’s regional legs need not worry, for they will still be given their chance at glory.

We will be posting more news about said alternate Live tournament qualifiers in the very near future. Please regularly visit the LU! Live 2009 website and your game’s website and forum for further updates.

Let us all do our part in observing the guidelines set  by the Department of Health, local governments, your own schools, organizations or companies.  The flu strain that’s currently with us is a mild one and so far, people who contract the virus get well. We advice everyone to exercise vigilance in following the necessary hygienic practices and precautions.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

As posted in the Level Up Website.

Please pass the word around. Thank you.

The death of Michael Jackson, the king of pop, came like a thief in the middle of the night. Swift, silent and unexpected.

I’ve done some “googling”, searching and here’s what the web’s shebang is all about Jacko’s death. Twitter even crashed due to the influx of all messages due to his death. There are even reports about foul play in his death.

That and more after the break…

Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)

Here’s the complete text from the Facebook Tribute page about Michael:

On the Sad morning of June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson was discovered collapsed at his rental home in Los Angeles. 911 emergency services responded promptly at 12:21 pm Pacific time arriving at 12:30 pm to find Michael unconscious and not breathing. He was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center and after a brief slip into a coma Michael was pronounced dead at 2:26pm; the cause reported as cardiac arrest. THE Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2009.

Michael lived a very colourful life and during a short 50 years he made an indelible mark on the planet Earth. Whether or not you are a fan there is nobody who can deny his impact and the memory of him which will persist in all of us indefinitely. Spread the word of Michael Jackson’s legacy and make sure everyone will always remember. Let this application pay tribute to his immortality.

Other Web Tributes, Articles and Posts

• Drugs and Stress blamed for Michael Jackson’s Death
• GMA 7 tells us that the Cebu inmates who did the youtube Thriller dance are saddened of his death
• Twitter Crashes due to Jackson’s Death
• Meanwhile, the sales of Jacko’s DVDs and CDs continue to soar. Some stores now out of stock.
• A Video Tribute to the King of Pop
• Michael Jackson’s greatest moments playlist in Youtube
• The now famous pinoy inmates Thriller Dance (Now over 23 Million views!!!)
• Yahoo looks back at his lifestyle and yet he died in debt
• Close friend Liz Taylor devastated with pain
• The history of Michael Jackson’s face
• Video: Remembering Michael Jackson

There are lots more!

To the King of Pop, may you rest in peace. Your music and the legend will live on forever.

Let’s all remember his vision for our planet; “Heal the World”

Peace!

Michael Jackson, the king of pop, died today from cardiac arrest at LA.

He was 50. You can read the report here. Tsk tsk. I grew up listening to Jacko’s songs. He will be missed. Follow up post later…

Click on the image above to see the 300 do a cute dance!

Bwahahahaha! ‘Nuff said.

Enjoy!

Today, Facebook allowed users to create their own URLs. I just created mine

http://www.facebook.com/monmacutay

It’s a simple, easy way to remember your FB page and get your friends to go and check it out. And hey! Don’t forget to be a fan of the GMTRistan.com facebook page, k?

Add me as a friend anytime!

Thanks,

GM T