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Revver

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[[image:revlogo.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Revver's Logo.]]

'''Revver''' is a video sharing website that hosts user-generated content. [http://www.revver.com Revver] attaches advertising to user-submitted video clips and shares all ad revenue 50/50 with the Creators. Videos can be displayed, downloaded and shared across the web in either Apple QuickTime or FLV format.

==History==
Revver was founded by Steven Starr, Ian Clarke, and Oliver Luckett in 2004, and is currently based in Los Angeles. [http://www.revver.com The website itself], however, did not launch until November 2005. The company has received investment from [http://www.bvp.com/ Bessemer Venture Partners], Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Draper Richards, William R. Hearst, III, Comcast Interactive Capital and Turner Broadcasting.

The current version of the site, '''Revver 1.0''' was released in September 2006. This included a new design, user dashboard, a web based uploader and Flash as a video delivery method. Around the same time as the release, prominent [[YouTube]] user lonelygirl15 signed a promotional deal with Revver.

The site has grown slowly in popularity. Shortly prior to its relaunch, only around 20,000 videos were available on the site. By mid-October this number had almost quintupled to 100,000. The site's most popular user, a creator of videos mixing Mentos into Coke, had generated around $30,000.

Revver released its {{wikipedia|Application_programming_interface|API}} in September, 2006. Developers using the API can build a website with all the features on [http://www.revver.com Revver.com] and have complete access to the full Revver library of videos.

==Revenue Model==
Revver is one of the first video-sharing websites to monetize user-generated content through advertising. Revver's system is often compared to Google's Adwords, but for video rather than websites.

The key technology behind Revver is the '''RevTag''', a tracking tag that is attached to videos that users upload. The RevTag automatically displays a static, clickable advert at the end of each video. When viewers click on it, the advertiser is charged and the advertising fee is split between the video creator and Revver.

RevTags are trackable across the web so users are encouraged to share Revver videos as widely as possible. Since the RevTag is part of the video file itself (thanks to the interactivity made possible by Flash-based video players and by the QuickTime format), the technology works no matter where the video file is hosted or displayed, be it at Revver.com, at another website, or in a user's hard drive or portable video player. Therefore Revver's monetization of the video is not hampered by the downloading or sharing of the video file by users.

The only circumstance where the RevTag can fail to load an ad, or to register an ad click, is if the device playing the video is not connected to the internet, in which case a default "Brought to you by Revver" message is shown at the end. Of course, if the video file is transcoded into a different format (such as by uploading it to YouTube or Google Video, or by running it through a program that changes the format of the video file, e.g. into MPEG or RealPlayer), then the RevTag would almost certainly be lost.

The Revver website provides tools for sharing including RSS, podcasting, and embeddable FLV or QuickTime players. This minimizes any added benefits of transcoding. Revver thus makes it easy for creators and fans to embed the video anywhere while still in its original RevTagged version.

Users are further encouraged to share by Revver's affiliate program. An Affiliate is a user who helps to promote their favorite videos (or any videos they believe will become popular), be it through email, sneakernet, peer-to-peer sharing, or posting on their own website or on social-networking webpages. Revver affiliates earn 20% of ad revenue for sharing videos. The remaining revenue for each video is split 50/50 between the video creator and Revver. This is possible because the RevTag in a video file that is promoted by an affiliate contains information not only about the video being played but also about the affiliate.

Creators are able to restrict what kinds of advertisements may be placed at the end of their videos. Similarly, advertisers may choose to request that their ads be shown in videos of certain categories (such as videos that are most popular on certain websites), thus allowing them to better target their desired demographics.

To enable lawful sharing of Revver vidoes, the Revver upload license allows for redistribution under the Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Creative Commons License.

==Criticism==
One of the complaints about Revver is viewer privacy − in order to download the ad, the video file must contact the Revver servers with information about the video (at least the category, possibly the video ID). In the words of CEO Steven Starr, 'everywhere it's going, it's saying "hey, I'm being watched"' (Oct 17th, 2006 at USC). This conflicts with viewers' privacy expectations when they're playing the video from a source that's not normally tracked (such as their own hard disks).

==External links==
*[http://www.revver.com Revver]
*[http://one.revver.com/collections/show/2306 Lonelygirl15 Videos at Revver.com]

[[Category:related websites]]

LG15 Spin-offs

2007-06-19T03:46:09Z

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==History==
In their post on November 24th, 2006 on the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com/forum lonelygirl15 message forum], the [[the Creators]] of [[lonelygirl15]] explained the various ways that viewers could interact with their story. Along with viewers' ability to use the official forum to discuss the plot and characters with each other and post questions, comments and suggestions to the characters via the character interaction section of the forum, the Creators emboldened fans to "[c]reate your own characters and storylines within the [[Breeniverse]]." The post goes on to explain that once fans create such videos, this work can be submitted "as 'Video Comments' to a video we produce." Fans were encouraged to "Give [[Bree]] or [[Daniel]] advice. Create your own story (like [[LordGreystoke422]]) or make parody videos (like [[LonesomeOctober]])...you are only limited by your creativity." Many fans took up this challenge and began creating their own response videos. These fan-created videos are diverse in content, genre and production values.

Members of the official forum were given a section in which to discuss these fan-created works. The comments about these fan creations range from praise to criticism to lengthy discussions to occasional speculation about whether or not a video response is connected to the official story. One example of such speculation surrounding an official connection to the lg15 story has revolved around the video responses of [[Nikki Bower]], whose investigative report videos have been set in many of the same locations as [[canon]] videos. This speculation could be due to the fact that two official characters, [[Gemma]] and [[Jonas]], were introduced to the audience in videoblogs under the guise of fan responses. Once Gemma and Jonas were acknowledged by Bree in her videoblog, these two characters were understood to be an official part of the Breeniverse. Speculation about other videos revolved around the fan spin-off [[OpAphid]], which became the official [[Alternate Reality Game| ARG]] of the lonelygirl15 series. OpAphid is unique in the fact that it was not created by the lg15 production team, but was rather incorporated into the series. According to a post made on November 24th, 2006 on the official forum, the Creators stated that OpAphid "was a 100% fan created ARG. We liked it so much that we decided to contact the creator and make it the official LG15 ARG."

In this November 24th post, the Creators continue with the following statements: "We can't wait to see what other characters and storylines you guys come up with. Your creativity and passion is truly amazing." Although the producers of the lonelygirl15 saga encourage fan-created materials, they are careful not respond to, comment on, or endorse these videos in any way. Fan creations can be uploaded to users' personal [[Revver]] accounts, and can appear on the main page of the [http://lonelygirl15.com Tribute to Lonelygirl15 site] in a column next to the most recent lonelygirl15 video. Although referred to as "Fan Creations and Spin-offs" on the official forum, they are sometimes referred to by some viewers as {{wikipedia|Fan_fiction| Fan Fiction}}. This genre of fan-created video fiction is still developing and has yet to be named or specifically defined within the lexicon of fan-created endeavors.

==Breeniverse Fanfic==

These are fan videos that take place in the fictional world of [[lonelygirl15]]. The videos may be made by unofficial characters or commentators, who live by the rules of the [[Breeniverse]].

====Characters====

These are users who post "in character" video responses to the LG15 vidoes. They claim to be various unseen characters or other people related directly to Bree's world.

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| [[Aaronbeast]]
| Video
| Drama
| Daniel's supposed brother, Aaron.
|-
| [[The Deacons (commenter)]]
| Comments
| Drama
| Posts on the comments board of the LG15 website as the higher-ups from [[the Order]], giving Bree advice and warnings and often beseeching her to return to them.
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=dehteraew dehteraew]
| Video
| Drama
| dehteraew or "We Are The D," accounts for a member of [[OpAphid]] now on the run from them.
|-
|[[EtAnimo]]
|Video
|Drama
| An investigative reporter from Canada researching the Hymn of One. Seems to have unknowingly ran into members of the Order (such as his past doctor) in his life.
|-
| [[Immant]]
| Video
| Drama
| A reformist doctor who serves as [[the Order]]'s Minister of Information, uses his videos to share minimal information with the public about the Order's history and intentions.
|-
| [[LonesomeOctober]]
| Video
| Comedy
| Posts in-character video responses as [[Purple Monkey]] and [[Owen]].
|-
| [[N3ural N3t]]
| Video
| Correspondance
| A support network made up of individuals dedicated to providing research and support to those fighting against the Order.
|-
| [[Paulmark18|Paul and Andrea]]
| Video
| VLog
| Post videos as [[Paul]] and [[Andrea]], the unseen friends of Daniel who have been mentioned in several early lonelygirl15 videos.
|-
|[[sarahsnotebook]]
| Video
| Drama
| Claims to have escaped the Order 15 years ago. Her videos chronicle her traumatic memories of the ceremony and express her wish to help Bree.
|-
| [[the 707 clique]]
| Video
| Drama
| He drank an orange slurpee and turned evil, posts videos about his adventures working for the Order.
|-
| [[The Flock]]
| Video
| Drama
| The Flock are followers of the Hymn of One. While Ceremony candidates may be included not all Flock members are Ceremony candidates.
|-
| [[Xeniph]]
| Video
| Drama
| Claims to have met Bree at Camp. She posts as the daughter of someone who works with the Elders (although the exact work relationship has never been described). She gives Bree advice, but she has troubles of her own.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/user/Zarbod Zarbod]
| Video
| Comedy
| An extraterrestrial on YouTube who has a crush on Bree.
|}

====Commentary====

These are the people who post video replies to the LG15 characters offering them advice, etc

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| [[ApotheosisAZ]]
| Video
| Comedy
| A person of the highest ethical order, submits insane satire and zaniness.
|-
| [[User:Brucker|Brucker]]
| Video
| Commentary/Drama
| Offers common-sense safety tips to the lg15 bloggers. He may be a member of the Order.
|-
| [[bubbleteagirl]]
| Video
| Commentary/Vlog
| bubbleteagirl replies to Bree, Daniel and Jonas's videos. Usually she offers advice. Sometimes she shares personal stories that are similar or related to situations in the Breeniverse.
|-
| [http://www.myspace.com/codenameladysolitary Codenameladysolitary]
|Blog/Video
|Drama
|Codenameladysolitary (or ladysolitary85) is a young woman who suffered loss memory of everything she knew. She discovered DBJ and the problems they've been falling through with the Order. She has been trying to investigate more about them in hope to find out more on herself and her past. Usually posting blogs on myspace being on the run herself.
|-
| [[Colbertnationgirl]]
| Video
| Comedy
| Colbertnationgirl's motto is "LonelyCracks Anonymous, Helping you first!"
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=eviltachyon eviltachyon]
| Video
| Commentary/Random/Vlog
| Eviltachyon is a 20 year old man who is Tachyon's older brother. he sometimes offers her advice, and is currently staying with his '''uncle''' Alex.
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/acrowleyorder Gemma Crowley]
| Video
| Drama
| Gemma Crowley issues photographic warnings and information on the Order
|-
| [[Iris2009]]
| Video
| Drama
| Offers his advice to Bree, Daniel and Jonas while he is on the run.
|-
| [[LordGreystoke422]]
| Video
| Drama
| Posts videos that revolve around his pursuit by mysterious people who may or may not be related to [[OpAphid]] and [[the Order]]. In addition, he offers help and support to Bree and Daniel.
|-
| [[Maccaboy17]]
| Video
| Drama
| Posts videos that revolve around investigating and fighting the Order's presence in the United Kingdom.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=SACREDfilms Students of Anchor Cove Rallying to Eliminate Degeneracy]
| Video
| Educational
| A series of satirical videos, often with clips from black and white 1950s morality-film strips, "to help Bree and all decent girls the trappings of the modern age."
|-
| [[TWJaniak]]
| Video
| VLog
| Has occasionally shared his advice with Bree and Daniel, in addition to other responses to events in the world of lonelygirl15.
|}

====Interactive====

These are the people who post [[Alternate Reality Game | ARGs]] or other interactive videos relating to the [[Breeniverse]].

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| [[Facility J]]
| Video
| Drama
| A fan-created ARG series discussing "the J19." Secrets are revealed to be related to [[OpAphid]]'s genetic engineering research.
|-
| [[The Homeschoolers Aggregate]]
| Video
| Drama/Puzzle
| A participatory online pursuit for the gifted homeschooler focused on structure, philosophy and lessons inspired by the events in Bree's life.
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=xItsMx ItsM]
| Video
| Commentary
| Posts videos that revolve around uncovering the identity of [[Tachyon]] as well as others containing puzzles to be solved by the viewer.
|-
| [[Maddison Atkins]]
| Video
| Drama/Puzzle
| Maddison is a nineteen-year-old communications major who on April 11 recieved a mysterious message by carrier pigeon.
|-
| [[OpScorn]]
| Video
| Puzzle
| An Opaphid-like ARG focused around the [[TheLadyLazarus]] and LG15 world.
|}

===Cassie Fanfic===
These are fan videos made based on the unseen character of [[Cassie]]. They may post as or comment on what happened to Cassie.

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| [[cassieiswatching]]
| Video
| Drama
| Quickly rose to infamy by posting videos implying she was the
[[Cassie]] that Bree had briefly discussed with Daniel. One of the most popular early fan series, cassieiswatching spawned many spin-offs of its own.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=etchings Etchings]
| Video
| Drama
| Videos of a stalker hunting prey.
|-
| [[Frankiswaking]]
| Video
| Drama
| A spinoff of [[cassieiswatching]]. This user posts videos as the [[Frank]] who is mentioned in the cassieiswatching series.
|-
| [[GuillotineCalamity]]
| Video
| Puzzle
|
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=itrog itrog]
| Video
| Vlog
|
|-
| [[itscassie]]
| Video
| Drama
| Posts dark videos as [[Cassie]] locked in [[the Order]]'s secret, undisclosed compound.
|-
|
[[TheLadyLazarus|TheLadyLazarus]]
| Video
| Puzzle
|
|}

==Our World Fanfic==

These are fan videos created with the knowledge that Lonelygirl15 [[Down The Rabbit Hole: The Hunt For Bree | is fake]]. They may post spoofs, commentary, or other types of replies to the [[List of Lonelygirl15 videos | LG15 Videos]].

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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snLtHgHmjDk Ask-A-Ninja]
|Video
|Comedy
|Spoof, using carefully edited LG15 and Ask-A-Ninja clips to make Bree seem to fall in love with the ninja.
|-
| [[Deemontreal]]
| Video
| Music Videos
| A musician who created a music video tribute to lonelygirl15
|-
| [[Epic Movie|Lonelygirl362436]]
| Video
| Comedy
| Carmen Electra blogs a spoof of lg15 from the Creators of [[Epic Movie]].
|-
| [[Marbella]]
| Video
| Comedy/Commentary
| Posts a wide variety of video responses. Some are parodies. Others are fan videos.
Dr. Marbella has a DSAVM. That's a doctorate in stuffed animal veterinary medicine.
All of her videos are WAY far out~but FUN!
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MintGurl MintGurl]
| Video
| Comedy and Commentary
| Videos about OpAphid and Lonelygirl15 as well as comedy videos about DanielBeast
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=mossymansions mossymansions]
| Video
| Music Videos
| A fan who wrote and recorded a song entitled "Lonely Girl 15" about
Bree's adventures and posted it on YouTube.
|-
| [[MsBlackBetty]]
| Video
| Vlog
| The winner of the Miss HorrorFest 2007 title, that did a lonelygirl15 parody video.
|-
| [[scdgoofy]]
| Video
| Vlog
|
|-
|{{youtube|cb0mKf7j640|Selaphesia}}
|Video
|Comedy
|Some mentally unstable boys play with Lego figures, acting out violent confrontations between Bree and Daniel.
|-
|
{{youtube|p4LPD60OdL0|The Story of Purple Monkey}}
| Video
| Parody
| A trailer for a movie starring Bree as the villain who abuses P. Monkey.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=tigerlilylynn TigerlilyLynn]
| Video
| Documentary
| YouTube fan account recapping the ARG Puzzles and drops.
|-
| [[Tannhaus]]
| Video
| VBlog
| Posts a video series known as ''A Thelemite Speaks.''
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsjuPX8C2lo TheLonelyHill88]
|Video
|Comedy
|Spoof by popular Australian YouTuber [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TheHill88 TheHill88]
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TitoHandyman TitoHandyman]
| Video
| VLog
| Chronicles his attempts to establish a beehive in responses to Bree's videos.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=valleygirl15 ValleyGirl15]
| Video
| Comedy
| Spoof of Bree, in the Alternate Reality, known as the San Fernando Valley.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=watchingOpAphid WatchingOpAphid]
| Video
| Documentary
| YouTube fan account attempting to keep track of all [[OpAphid]]-related
posts.
|-
|
[http://www.youtube.com/user/yourmomissmarmy YourMomIsSmarmy]
| Video
| Comedy
| YouTube user that made a parody video of LG15.
|}

[[Category: Fan fiction]]