Questions for new Tongalers?
posted by James DeJulio at 10:26PM Feb 20, 2012
Hi All, we've noticed a TON of new people signing up for the site. If you have any questions about how things work or how to get going on a Project, let us know--we'd love to help
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Christine Marquet
HI. I know that in the summary for Colgate it Lists someone's submission to a Ben Moore project as a stellar example of a good pitch. How can I view other pitch examples?
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Anna Marr
Also what does it mean when the website says it is "in production?"
Caleb Light-Wills
"In Production" means that videos are being produced, but the project is only open to winning Pitch creators from the previous phase. That's why you do not see a Submit button.
10:35AM Feb 20, 2012
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Anna Marr
Also te question below was of the Pringles contest
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Anna Marr
Hi we are interested in entering in the contest and the website said that the deadline for the contest is February 27 but some places on the site says it end today. When is the REAL deadline?? And also how do we enter our video?
Thank you! Caleb Light-Wills
The Pringles project is a tournament style project without wildcards. Therefore, if you did not place in the pitch phase, you may not submit a video to the project.
10:34AM Feb 20, 2012
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Michael Penn
I don't understand why we need to provide supporting links on the Colgate project? Supporting links to what?
Caleb Light-Wills
To your previous video work.
12:39AM Feb 20, 2012
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Nirali Shastri-Hill
Hi, I just signed up and had a question. We already shot a video for colgate. Can we submit that for the pitch phase? Also since we are submitting the video, do we still have to submit the same idea in text or will the video be enough? Also along with the video,can we submit few more ideas in text?
Caleb Light-Wills
You'll need to submit and win in the pitch phase to have your video considered in the subsequent round. However, you can absolutely submit the video as part of your pitch if you like.
7:07PM Feb 19, 2012
Nirali Shastri-Hill
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks so much! So if we submit video, we still have to submit the pitch in text as well? Sorry, i just want to be clear. Also can the same video be used as a showreel?7:35PM Feb 19, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
@Nirali Shastri-Hill
Yes, you should submit some text as well and the video can double as your showreel.12:39AM Feb 20, 2012
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Tracy Bayle
is there any way to see the submissions that were entered before a contest winner is picked
James DeJulio
sorry, no.
11:22AM Jan 27, 2012
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Chet Simmons
I think I've submitted a Pitch, but I'm not sure. Where do I look to see if my pitch has been accepted by the system?
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Tracy Bayle
I have a question about music-not words..just music! What are some sites that offer royalty free music? Do you have to pay for them or are there some that offer free downloadable tunes? Also, when submitting your video with music from a site such as that how do you prove it is royalty free-how ar
James DeJulio
Typically we offer cleared music in our projects - that's always your best bet because we've negotiated/paid for their use
11:23AM Jan 27, 2012
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Bill Roufs
What are points? How do you get them and what are they used for?
Caleb Light-Wills
The Point System is our way of assigning value to every piece of work ever submitted and a way to assess your ranking relative to other creators on Tongal. For a more in-depth explanation, check out: http://blog.tongal.c om/blog/news/tongal- point-system-and-lea derboard/
10:08AM Jan 18, 2012
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Tracy Bayle
it seems like I remember reading somewhere that if there are not enough submissions for a project, the deadline may be extended. I can not find that right now, though...Did I dream this or what? Is the McDonalds project for sure ending tomorrow?
Caleb Light-Wills
It is called a "repost" and yes it happens occasionally, although it will NOT happen for McDonald's, so get your video in!
8:45AM Jan 18, 2012
Tracy Bayle
@Caleb Light-Wills
Aarghhhhhhh...dont' think I can make it!!!!9:00AM Jan 18, 2012
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Bill Roufs
In the Benjamin Moore project, the character phase is over. If we submit a concept does it need to be based on the winning characters?
Caleb Light-Wills
Yes, you'll notice it as a required field "dropdown" in the submission form.
11:40AM Jan 17, 2012
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Tom Barrows
Are the winners of the pitch the ones who get to make the videos? Or can anyone make and submit a video based upon the winning pitch?
Thanks!
ps i'll probably have 1000 more questions. Caleb Light-Wills
Yes, the pitch winners make the videos and since the Pitches are kept private no one else will be able to submit a video based on a winning pitch.
8:37PM Jan 16, 2012
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Craig DiRienzo
I want shoot a sample video of how I imagine my pitch to look, and use it as a link. But since it's only a sample video, can we use music from outside sources? Like ripping a song from youtube? If the pitch is rewarded, I would replace what I had to in the video with audiosocket appropriate music
Caleb Light-Wills
I would avoid using sfx or songs pulled from YouTube.
6:04PM Jan 16, 2012
Craig DiRienzo
@Caleb Light-Wills
im having trouble getting an audiosocket account. i requested an account on the website and i also emailed music@tongal.com8:04PM Jan 16, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
@Craig DiRienzo
Check your email again in 10 mins.8:37PM Jan 16, 2012
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William Barker
I am brand new to this site. If I want to create my own original idea and video can I submit it even if I've never submitted a video before? Or do I have to use someones pitch instead?
Caleb Light-Wills
I depends if the project has wildcards, if it does you can submit a video based on your own concept
5:28PM Jan 14, 2012
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Bill Roufs
I missed the idea phase, but would like to submit in the pitch phase. Can I do that with someones idea? Also what is the 'links' box for? Not too clear on that.
Caleb Light-Wills
Yes, you should base your Pitch on one of the winning ideas. The links box is for links to your previous work or showreel.
1:35PM Jan 14, 2012
Bill Roufs
@Caleb Light-Wills
So you have to have some work to show in order to submit?5:23PM Jan 14, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
@Bill Roufs
That's the idea, yes. It does not have to be work you've done on Tongal, but some previous video experience is required.9:16PM Jan 14, 2012
Bill Roufs
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks Caleb for the clarification, I was able to provide an animation created a few years back for that. In the assets tab, only the face of the product is provided. Is there any chance to get the 'full' label? If not I have that covered11:04AM Jan 15, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
@Bill Roufs
to which project do you refer?1:58PM Jan 15, 2012
Bill Roufs
@Caleb Light-Wills
Oh, sorry, it was the Pringles project. I try to put a new link for the pitch phase if I can figure out how to do that. Also how do I change my avatar?9:02PM Jan 15, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
@Bill Roufs
Go to My Tongal, then My Submissions, then click on the title of the submission you want to edit, then click edit on the right hand side. To change your avatar, go to My Tongal, click edit Profile, at the bottom you will see a "browse" prompt to upload a new photo.9:10AM Jan 16, 2012
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Kevin Anton
Hey,
Can I submit for the "pitch phase" on pringels? Here is an example of my work.
http://youtu.be/yIP7 YWAr3UU
Caleb Light-Wills
Hey Kevin, that link is showing up dead for me, but if you have work to back up your Pitch, then yes, you should submit.
11:05AM Jan 12, 2012
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Leng Xiong
Just to clear up, I am able to pick a winning pitch and submit a video based on it? Or, you have to pitch to submit a video?
Caleb Light-Wills
You may not submit a video based on someone else's Pitch, BUT you can submit a wildcard depending on the competition. Also, you may submit a video based on someone else's winning Story, Concept or Idea.
11:03AM Jan 12, 2012
Leng Xiong
@Caleb Light-Wills
Ah, gotchu, thanks for clearing it up1:12PM Jan 12, 2012
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Monique Sypolt
Quick question - Even though I'm new on here, can I submit a video for one of the winning pitches, even though I had nothing to do with the idea or pitch processes? Can I just pick one and submit, even as early as tomorrow? Does it really work that way, or am I missing something? Sorry, new to site.
James DeJulio
you'll have to make a pitch based on one of the winning ideas in order to be able to make the video. does that make sense?
3:34PM Jan 11, 2012
Monique Sypolt
@James DeJulio
Yes, except that the project that we want to shoot a video for doesn't seem to have a pitch phase submission area, only a "Story" and "Video" link. Was the "story" area the pitch phase? Can I not make a video based off of one of these? We are looking at the OfficeTeam project. Thanks.3:47PM Jan 11, 2012
James DeJulio
@Monique Sypolt for the Office Team project you MUST base your video on one of the winning stories. It can be loosely based, but it needs to use one of the approved stories as the underlying creative.
12:51PM Jan 12, 2012
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Kevin Dearing
Anything in the works for Feb or March? I understand you may not be at liberty to say just yet, but thought I'd ask anyway! :D
Caleb Light-Wills
We could tell you, but...well, you know the rest :)
12:35PM Jan 10, 2012
Kevin Dearing
@Caleb Light-Wills
I knew I'd get a response something like that! Anyway, thanks guys for all you do, hopefully it's rewarding to you guys in some way or other!12:48PM Jan 10, 2012
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Tracy Bayle
If you are new to Tongal you have to submit a wildcard in order to have a link for future pitches, is this correct? Otherwise, without any Tongal video work you can't submit a pitch?
Caleb Light-Wills
You can submit to a pitch project without previous Tongal work, but you need to have SOME previous video work.
9:16PM Jan 05, 2012
Tracy Bayle
@Caleb Light-Wills
Or a wildcard, right?I won a video contest a few mos. ago, but it was very amateur! I dont' think i could use it..not professional looking at all....9:57PM Jan 05, 2012
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Tracy Bayle
I cant' find any projects where submission phases have ended to view the videos. How do you find these and how much cash do you earn for this?
Caleb Light-Wills
http://tongal.com/pa st-projects you can find videos from past projects here. Also it depends on the project.
9:14PM Jan 05, 2012
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Tracy Bayle
I am sooo confused!!! What is this prediction thing? What do you win by correctly predicting and when do you know to do that? I can't seem to find the info. on that! And in the pitch phase: Only pitch winners can submit videos?How can you link to previous work if you haven't done any? New peop
Caleb Light-Wills
Q) What is a prediction? A) After a Submission Phase of a Project ends, you have the opportunity to view the Submissions and are asked to predict which ones the Judges will select, and in what order. If you predict correctly, you earn cash.
7:12PM Jan 05, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
Q) Can only Pitch Winners submit? A) If there are wildcards in the Video phase you can submit even if you didn't place in the Pitch Phase. Q) What if I don't have a reel? A) If you don't have a reel or have never created a video, you should participate in the idea phase, but not the pitch phase.
7:13PM Jan 05, 2012
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Tracy Bayle
new to tongal and have a few questions: I dont quite understand the difference in an "idea" and a "pitch". When someone shoots a video they can base it off of a previous "idea" or a previous "pitch" so obviously a lot of videos are going to be similar. Are the judges looking for the most professi
Caleb Light-Wills
There are a couple of questions here, so I'll try to answer the one-by-one: Q) what is the different between an Idea and a Pitch? A) An Idea is a 140 spark of genius that, upon winning, is presented up to the community for video producers or Pitch creators to riff on. A Pitch, by contrast, is…
2:41PM Jan 05, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
a bid for work. It's your chance to secure a Production Budget and fulfill a creative need. Q: Won't all the videos be the same? A) To the degree that Bram Stoker's Dracula and Twilight are the same (they are both about Vampires). Remember, 140 characters is short enough so that the video creators..
2:41PM Jan 05, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
must fill in the blanks in order to bring and idea to life. This creative latitude is what makes each video unique. Q) Are the judges looking for the most professional work? A) It really all depends. Some sponsors want videos that feel and look authentic so the handheld, shaky cam thing is totally…
2:41PM Jan 05, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills
fine (even preferred). Other times sponsors are looking for super-slick broadcast quality spots. To spot the difference, you should read each section of the Overview for a given project.
2:42PM Jan 05, 2012
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Beau Chevassus
Hi there, just a quick question: How often is a project nullified if or when the minimum entries aren't fulfilled?
Sorry for the question... it's just I've sadly experienced contests that have never given out prizes because the minimum entries weren't submitted, despite great entries and hard work. Caleb Light-Wills
A project has never been nullified. Deadlines have been extended to garner a minimum number of submissions, but winners are always selected and paid out.
7:46PM Jan 02, 2012
Beau Chevassus
@Caleb Light-Wills
Fantastic, I appreciate it. I shall get busy then. ;)8:11PM Jan 02, 2012
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Joseph Gaccione
Brand new to the site, and im still in the dark about HOW to submit something, how i start that process.
Caleb Light-Wills
Visit any open Tongal project and click the red submit button on the right hand side.
3:47PM Dec 31, 2011
Joseph Gaccione
@Caleb Light-Wills
Even if you have your own original idea?8:54PM Dec 31, 2011
Caleb Light-Wills
@Joseph Gaccione
I'm not sure I follow...10:07PM Dec 31, 2011
Joseph Gaccione
@Caleb Light-Wills
I thought you could submit your own original ideas on this site, such as your own scripts, story ideas, etc. I’m still trying to figure this site out, and the tutorials I’ve seen haven’t really helped me.10:45PM Dec 31, 2011
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Joel Mineau
I just went through the official rules and am really wondering why Quebec resident cannot submit anything to Tongal's projects. Can we get some clarification please?
Caleb Light-Wills
Quebec has its own unique, stringent, rules about contests. For example, a fee that is a % of the value of the contest and strict guidelines about the content of the contest rules. So, in short, it is prohibitively expensive and would not conform with how we administer the campaigns.
3:30PM Dec 28, 2011
Joel Mineau
@Caleb Light-Wills
Bummer... Thanks!!3:34PM Dec 28, 2011
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Joshua Nicholson
So if our idea gets picked you send us $250?
Caleb Light-Wills
It depends on the project, but yes, if you win, you will receive monetary compensation.
12:40PM Dec 28, 2011
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Tarieque Hairston
What does lifetime points mean?
Caleb Light-Wills
You can read all about it here: http://tongal.com/bl og/news/tongal-point -system-and-leaderbo ard/
12:41PM Dec 28, 2011
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Jim Guerriero
Hi, anyone in Chicago want to collaborate on one of the contests? It would be fun to get a group of creative people together and see what we can come up with. I am a Business Analyst by day, but I really want to become a great advertising exec!
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Scott Avila
What is a wildcard submission?
Caleb Light-Wills
A Wildcard is a video submission that’s not based on any winning material from a previous phase. Wildcards are only accepted in certain projects, so be sure to read the project overview thoroughly before diving in.
5:28PM Dec 07, 2011
Caleb Light-Wills
Also: http://tongal.com//d ev/watchTutorial.htm l?id=1014
5:29PM Dec 07, 2011
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Anthony Vierra
what is the pitch phase
Caleb Light-Wills
Using text (500 characters or less), images (storyboards), video, and/or external links (to other supporting assets, i.e., your reel, etc.), give us your Pitch for how YOU would go about producing this Video based on the creative brief.
11:45AM Dec 07, 2011
Michael Anthony Hermogeno
@Caleb Light-Wills
I am such a noob and still lost on this. The pitch cannot be just text?12:42PM Dec 23, 2011
Caleb Light-Wills
@Michael Anthony Hermogeno
No worries! That's right you need to include a link to some of your previous work on Tongal or elsewhere. A showreel or your most recent video are always good places to start.1:34PM Dec 23, 2011
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Robert Benson
Can't seem to merge my account with my facebook sign on. I forgot my account password so I just logged on with facebook cuz it took 2 days to get password reset email. Now I have 2 accounts and the "connect your profile to.." doesn't work. I tried several times. Anyone?
Caleb Light-Wills
I will merge your two profiles, that way you'll be able to login via Facebook or by using your email and password.
11:26AM Dec 05, 2011
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Joseph Peed
Hey I just did a pitch for the Body Armor viral video contest and my video doesn't seem to be coming up and playing and it says "this video is no longer available". What should I do? I worked really hard on pitch video and I know it will amaze. It is about 60 MB. Please help! - Joseph
Caleb Light-Wills
"this video is no longer available" generally means that the video is still converting.
11:25AM Dec 05, 2011
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Tamara Davidson
Hi There-I too can't seem to see my 5 ideas submitted. I shouldn't have 2 profiles. ?
Caleb Light-Wills
Hi Tamara, you do not have two profiles. You can view all five of your submissions under the "My Submissions" tab on the left hand side of your My Tongal Page.
5:05PM Nov 27, 2011
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Eric Keyes Iii
Nevermind, I figured it out. Sorry bout that.
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Eric Keyes Iii
I submitted 5 pitches for the OfficeTeam contest and was curious if I am supposed to not be able to see them on my profile, or if, like the member a few questions below, I have two profiles on accident?
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Stan Bell
is there a private message method on tongal?
Caleb Light-Wills
There sure is, if you visit your my Tongal page on the left hand navigation you'll see messages as an option. From there you can check your inbox, outbox and compose new messages to other Tongalers.
11:58AM Nov 19, 2011
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Glenn Martin
Oh and I don't recall posting this profile picture. See the B/W a bit further down. Wierd.
Caleb Light-Wills
See my comment below.
11:54AM Nov 19, 2011
Glenn Martin
Thanks. I didn't want to flood you guys with posts. I figured it out.
2:47PM Nov 19, 2011
Glenn Martin
Thanks. I didn't want to flood you guys with posts. I figured it out.
2:47PM Nov 19, 2011
Glenn Martin
Thanks. I didn't want to flood you guys with posts. I figured it out.
2:47PM Nov 19, 2011
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Glenn Martin
All my submissions are gone. I saw them the other day on "My Tongal" page but they are not there anymore. What's up with that?
Caleb Light-Wills
Hey Glenn, I see that you have two Tongal profiles, which would explain why you're not seeing your submissions anymore. I will go ahead and consolidate them for you.
11:54AM Nov 19, 2011
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Tonye Somiari
I'm trying to acquire a mannequin for a project...does anyone know the best way to find one? Or does anyone happen to have one that I could have?
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Josh Tobias
Hi I'm new to video contests and tongal. I was wondering what a submission supporting link was. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks
Caleb Light-Wills
Not sure what you mean by that...do you mean a link to an individual submission?
6:34PM Nov 18, 2011
Tonye Somiari
You mean like when you're submitting a pitch and it asks for supporting links?
If that is the case a supporting link is a link (such as to a video or picture) that can effectively illustrate or demonstrate what you are going to do in a project.1:18AM Nov 19, 2011
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Glenn Martin
Thanks for the quick feed back.
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Glenn Martin
I'm a bit confused on how this site works. I'm not able to make "production quality" video so I'd prefer to just generate ideas and story lines. If a story or idea is selected does that mean I'm obligated to get a video produced as well?
Caleb Light-Wills
Not at all! If your idea is selected, you get paid and no further action is required on your part. Someone may, however, base their video in a subsequent project phase on your creative. If they win, you may be entitled to residuals.
11:19AM Nov 17, 2011
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Matthew Laud
My profile doesn't list the skills I've checked off...
Eugene Retunsky
did you click 'submit' below the edit form after you had checked off the skills?
9:10AM Nov 16, 2011
Matthew Laud
@Eugene Retunsky
yes! I've tried it like ten times!2:15PM Nov 16, 2011
Eugene Retunsky
@Matthew Laud
Can you tell me which skills you were trying to choose?2:50PM Nov 16, 2011
Matthew Laud
@Eugene Retunsky
Actor
Art
Camera
Director
Editor
Ideas
Lighting
Misc Crew
Music
Other
Pitches
Prediction
Sound
Video Producer
Writer3:49PM Nov 16, 2011
Eugene Retunsky
@Matthew Laud
I added these roles to your profile.3:51PM Nov 16, 2011
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James DeJulio
sit tight guys. sit tight....
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Ryan Bingham
I second what Eric said..
James DeJulio
http://tongal.com/pr oject/leinenkugels
6:34PM Nov 03, 2011
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Eric David
So is this the end of Tongal? I havent seen any new projects in a while. I hope not
James DeJulio
http://tongal.com/pr oject/leinenkugels
6:34PM Nov 03, 2011
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Thomas Flanagan
Hi tongle... just signed up in the hope that at some point i could make something or come-up with an idea that would be successful... I was wondering if residents outside of the US would also be able to win? After reading the t+c's I couldn't find the answer. I live in the UK BTW
Thomas Flanagan
Ah! Don't worry about it... just found the answer
3:05PM Nov 01, 2011
Caleb Light-Wills
Hey Thomas, glad to have you! Yes, unless the requirements of a project specifically state that the project is not open to residents of a particular county, you may participate. Looking forward to seeing your work!
3:06PM Nov 01, 2011
Thomas Flanagan
@Caleb Light-Wills
Cheers caleb... I look forward to being part of the site!3:53PM Nov 01, 2011
Thomas Flanagan
@Caleb Light-Wills
And sorry to the miss-spelling of Tongal :D3:54PM Nov 01, 2011
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![Fizzion Films [Joseph Scott]](http://tongal.com/resources/url_httpbvimeocdncomps1982871982871_300jpg_48_72x73~2.png "Fizzion Films [Joseph Scott]")
Fizzion Films [Joseph Scott]
How do I access my account settings?
Caleb Light-Wills
First, click "My Tongal" on the left side of the navigation bar. Then, click the "Account" tab on the left hand side...it's the button right above your Tongal Stats
8:20PM Oct 29, 2011
![Fizzion Films [Joseph Scott]](http://tongal.com/resources/url_httpbvimeocdncomps1982871982871_300jpg_48_42x42~2.png "Fizzion Films [Joseph Scott]")
Fizzion Films [Joseph Scott]
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks Caleb! It wasn't appearing before.. Now I see it!11:01PM Oct 29, 2011
Charles Sutton
@Caleb Light-Wills
I can't see my account at all. Clicking on My Tongal only takes me to the home page of Tongal for some reason. Any ideas on what's going on?8:40AM Oct 31, 2011
Caleb Light-Wills
@Charles Sutton
What OS / Browser are you using?10:58AM Oct 31, 2011
Charles Sutton
@Caleb Light-Wills
Windows 7 OS/Firefox 710:53PM Oct 31, 2011
Eugene Retunsky
@Charles Sutton
Are you signed in? Does it show your name in the right upper corner?9:03AM Nov 01, 2011
Charles Sutton
@Eugene Retunsky
yes sir I am. Which is why I posed this question. When I first signed up I was able to get there with no problem, but now for some reason it keeps bringing up the tongal home page instead of mytongal.10:00AM Nov 01, 2011
Eugene Retunsky
@Charles Sutton
Do you have cookies enabled on your browser? Did you change your password recently?11:17AM Nov 01, 2011
Charles Sutton
@Eugene Retunsky
cookies are enabled, and haven't changed the pw becuase I just signed up a week ago. When I log in with IE 9 I have no problems though.12:29AM Nov 03, 2011
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Michael Gorczynski
Just a heads up: I recently moved and it seems editing my profile city / country does not work..
Eugene Retunsky
Try again please.
2:18PM Oct 28, 2011
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Tonye Somiari
Just wanted to say, it's been a bit since I've logged in on the site, but I am definitely loving the new changes. The interface is attractive, simple, and very clean cut! Thanks for staying awesome!
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Jerald Bennett
When can we expect to see some new projects?
James DeJulio
http://tongal.com/pr oject/leinenkugels
6:34PM Nov 03, 2011
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Matt Tompkins
Hi, I'm thinking of submitting something for the Q Tip competition. Do our videos need to match up exactly with the pitches, or can they be loosely associated with them?
Caleb Light-Wills
Loose association is fine.
6:01PM Oct 07, 2011
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Cynthia Clark
May we use royalty free video clips in video projects so long as the licensing allows for commercial use?
Caleb Light-Wills
As long as there is a license that can eventually be assigned to the sponsor. For example, Apple's music library does not allow for this.
1:39PM Sep 29, 2011
James Henault
Under article 2, subtext: soundtrack software, it states that you are free to broadcast and distribute their media as long as it is not a stand alone loop. Is the issue that there is no physical "transferable" license? http://store.apple.c om/Catalog/US/Images /finalcutpro.htm
12:47PM Oct 05, 2011
Caleb Light-Wills
@James Henault
It also states that this does not apply to commercial usage. Also, yes, it's an issue because there is no physical transferable license. It's essentially temp music.1:38PM Oct 07, 2011
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Blake Carron
What's this about predicting the winners? Is this not working yet?
Caleb Light-Wills
Hey Blake, it's an awesome feature, but none of our open projects are currently featuring it.
1:33PM Oct 07, 2011
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Cha Wesome
I have a question about the Q-tip video project, I am wondering when the concepts submitted for the project will be evaluated and at what point in time will we be able to create a movie based off of it? Thank you very much,
Cha Caleb Light-Wills
The Concepts are currently in the process of being evaluated. Winners are currently scheduled to be announced on Thursday at which point the Video phase will open and you will be able to submit a video
10:52PM Sep 25, 2011
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Chad Willett
Im with Bill McLean. I am having the same problem. I need to havc an answer soon. I am trying to upload a video and time is running out. I only have until 4 pm today. Help!!
Thanks Caleb Light-Wills
Try uploading with Chrome or Safari. IE and FF appear to be having issues.
11:40AM Sep 21, 2011
Eugene Retunsky
It should be working now for FF and IE.
2:19PM Sep 21, 2011
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Bill McLean
My clip for the Benjamin Moore Transformations is an AVI clip and it's 54.5MB, I have tried uploading it three times now and the site tells me "Please check required fields or file type, etc...". I have checked the required fields several times. Can I upload to Youtube before time runs out?
Caleb Light-Wills
Try uploading with Chrome or Safari. IE and FF appear to be having issues.
11:39AM Sep 21, 2011
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Breanna Baker
Also, how can actors participate in these contests? Is there anything we can do besides frantically searching for who is near us to collaborate with?
James DeJulio
The best thing you can do is collaborate--maybe--like you said, find someone who is making a video for one of the projects. It's easy if you look for people who have won a "Pitch" let me know if we can help you out in any other way
11:30AM Sep 20, 2011
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Breanna Baker
I don't understand how this site works.... I tried looking up youtube tutorials and there were none.... Are there tutorials out there?
James DeJulio
Hi Breanna, there are tutorials all over the site. They are small videos that you see posted around that explain how different things work.
11:22AM Sep 20, 2011
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Rosaria Cariola
Hi, i'm new :) Just a quick question I was wondering... If we are interested in submitting a video do we have to use the ideas posted by other users in the contest page or can we come up with something different?
James DeJulio
it depends on which Project you're talking about. Some Projects accept "wild card" submissions--this info will be listed on the Project page itself. For example, The Beach Boys Project accepts wild cards.
11:21AM Sep 20, 2011
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James DeJulio
@gail no, sorry, Pitches are exclusively for the people who will be fulfilling the production. There are other opportunities once in a while for what you're describing.
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James DeJulio
@jeremy yes
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Jeremy Donaldson
During the pitch phase is it ok to submit links to reference pictures/videos(pics found on google and videos on youtube)? Thanks.
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Gail Hackston
Can you submit a pitch on a project that you aren't able to create a video for?
I'm primarily a writer and don't want to miss out on the opportunity to advance the crowd in the project but I really couldn't tell you one end of a video camera for the other. Is this allowed?
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Margot Taylor
Hi. I just won the Motorola contest. :) I'm trying to submit payment details, specifically my address. When I type in the country as "United States" it tells me that that is an unknown country. Also tried "United States of America" and "US" If I leave it blank it tells me "Country is required" ??
Margot Taylor
Okay... solved it. If others have this problem here is what I did. I went to my profile and put in an address. Then I went back to the page asking me for my address and it accepted "United States"
5:59PM Sep 16, 2011
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Yang Low
Your "My Submissions" tab on the lefthand side of My Tongal contains all past and present submissions. Click on the title to expand the content. -
Yang Low
Hi! I have a quick question...How do I see my submitted ideas under MY TONGAL tab? I can't seems to find the detail of each submission. Also where can I see my 'past project' port folio?
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Jane Shirek
Concepts may not include images. -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Gail Hackston
It depends on the project. Some are open to US only and others open to everyone. Check the requirements tab on a project to find out. -
Jane Shirek
Can concept phase include images?
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Gail Hackston
Quick Question - Is it only US residents that can submit ideas and contribute via Tongal? (I'm hoping not!)
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Caleb Light-Wills
@LaMar Alexander
I see what you mean! It looks like the margins for Story submissions are miscalibrated. Good think your new tongal portfolio will look more like this: http://tongal.com/to ngaler/LaMar -
LaMar Alexander
Hey- how come when I click on page 2 of my portfolio submissions they are all stretched out like a bad haiku ?
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LaMar Alexander
@Peter Donovan
Throw in a do it yourself rectal exam and you got a winner! -
Peter Donovan
I'm inventing a toothbrush/foot exfoliator. Anyone wanna invest?
Paul Calderon
Will it do both at the same time?
1:37AM Oct 01, 2011
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Leann Zarah
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks, Caleb. -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Leann Zarah
Most of our projects are open to our worldwide community. Check under the requirements tab to see if there are any restrictions on participation. -
Leann Zarah
Hi. Are most projects here only for US and Canada-based members? Thanks.
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Rob Trujillo
Great idea for video projects, love the site btw
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Rob Trujillo
Great, thank you.
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Eugene Retunsky
@Rob Trujillo
Your YT video is eligible for the exhibition phase and will be updated in about a couple of hours. Changing title and tags is fine. But preserve "tongal" among tags of a share in order to keep in he leaderboard. -
Rob Trujillo
Does changing the title have any effect?
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Rob Trujillo
I did change the name of the video from what the tongal site gave it
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Rob Trujillo
Hi, it was yesterday, the youtube listing shows August 11, 2011 04:36 PM, i think that would men when it finished processing
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Rob Trujillo
The other answer is that you may have mistyped your channel info. Could you try again with a different video? -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Rob Trujillo
Hey Rob, I see you on the Leaderboard, but it looks like the video hasn't finished processing. When did you share it? -
Rob Trujillo
@Rob Trujillo
I did send it thru tongal's page for the video where it says "post on youtube" -
Rob Trujillo
Hi, i shared a video from the Freshpet project, it sent the video to my youtube page, but i don't see it on the leaderboard at http://tongal.com/pr oject/Freshpet/phase /134/ytsummary
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Juan Navedo
We're always working hard to bring everyone new and exciting projects to participate in. If you're signed up for Tongal, you'll receive an email whenever a new project launches. We're also improving this feature to be phase specific, so that we can let you know when written phase starts -
Juan Navedo
When will new Projects come? I can't participate in anything that involves video creation due to lack of equipment. I can only work on concepts.
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Bill McLean
Thanks Caleb - it's good to be back, I'll be hitting Jack Links next... :)
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Ilya Polyakov
Ideally the videos should be 30 seconds, but you can make them up to a minute long. -
Ilya Polyakov
@Caleb Light-Wills
Sorry, Jack Link's -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Bill McLean
By the way, glad to see you getting into the mix with Duck Tape! -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Bill McLean
go to any projet page and click on the "submissions" button on the top right-hand side. If you son't see any submissions it's because they are still private. -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Ilya Polyakov
To which project are your referring? -
Ilya Polyakov
Can these be longer than 30 seconds, just as long as they're not longer than 60?
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Bill McLean
How do we watch all of the video submissions in a project?
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Dave Weber
@Caleb Light-Wills
cool thanks for the reply -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Dave Weber
Judges are employees of the company for whom the work is being created, ie, sponsor representatives. -
Dave Weber
Who are the Judges? Do they work for the companies that we are submitting for or do they work for Tongal?
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Jake Silverman
You can check out the blog post I did a while back. They're basically a non-monetary way to evaluate performance on Tongal. http://tongal.com/bl og/news/tongal-point -system-and-leaderbo ard/ -
Jake Silverman
What are points?
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Max Hockley
You may submit up to 5 suggestions based on any of the 10 winning concepts. -
Max Hockley
For the business blunders suggestion phase, how many suggestions may one submit?
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James DeJulio
@Chaz the only time you'd be filling out an IP assignment is if you're being compensated financially for your work. In that case, we would take ownership of the IP and transfer to the client/sponsor who will then own it. let me know if this answers your question.
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Chaz Shackelford
So I just skimmed Tongal's IP assignment form and
it states that Tongal owns the property submitted.
So, if I come up with a campaign that an becomes a sensation for the advertiser, I'm only entitled to the measly contest winnings? Am I missing something? -
Evelyn Vaccaro
Hey there, is there anyone who could also use on-camera talent/host/spokesperson for their spec spot? I plan to do a pitch for Freshpet also.
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Caleb Light-Wills
@Bernard Roberge
Hi Bernard, you may submit up to 5 concepts for both the Robert Half and Insect Lore Projects. To determine the number of concepts that may be submitted, visit the "Requirements" tab on any project page. -
Bernard Roberge
@James DeJulio
Hi James, Is it possible to submit more than one concept? -
Caleb Light-Wills
@Nick Hester
Welcome Nick! Yes, notifications are issued for both events: wins and new project launches. You can control what types of notifications your receive by visiting the account section of your Tongal profile. Glad to have you on board! -
Nick Hester
I just signed up today! My first question is:
Are there email notifications if a submission wins, or if a new project is posted? Or do I just need to check the site every day to find out?
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