Heya fuzzers ! We’re back again, Mr. Stone & Mr. Fuzz, with a crazy idea : Diggin’ The Fuzz !
The concept is simple : we would like to spend some time with the bands, the musicians, the people that make this amazing fuzzy scene, in their hometown, and document our journey via 360 videos.
Sounds cool huh ?
Now let’s dive a bit more into the details of what we have in mind.
Diggin' The Fuzz Presentation
2 Different Parts
1. Free mini-episode(s) in a “VLOG” format
Maybe you already follow some “Vloggers” on YouTube (the most famous one is Casey Neistat), basically those people document all the cool moments of their lives with short videos (approx. 10 minutes).
The way of filming is very often handheld and that’s what makes it authentic and fun to watch.
We want to do the same during our trips when meeting fuzzy bands all around the world. We would like to spend a few days with each band, and know more about the human beings behind the music.
Capturing all the little moments with the musicians, their creative process, their universe, or just showing us their favorite spot to hangout, chill and/or play music in their hometown !
We know the fuzzy scene is full of awesome people because we already met many bands during gigs and festivals. Each time it's so cool to have a little chat, but it's often too short, everyone is in a hurry, etc... So we want to spend a bit more time with the people who create this music scene we love so much, let's dig the FUZZ !
These mini-episodes would be available for free on our YouTube channel, of course in 360°.
2. Unique Live Session VOD
In this 2nd part we'll film a live performance of the band we’re meeting, in a location chosen by the band.
Possible locations :
- In studio, while recording an album.
- In studio/ rehearsal space, just for the purpose of Diggin' The Fuzz.
- Anywhere outside ! In the woods, by the sea, in a park, anything imaginable can be done, it’ll be even cooler to watch. If the band knows a special place where they think they could play, then let’s do it!
That full live performance will also be filmed in high-quality 360° video, with spatial audio, all the musicians facing each others in a circle, the 360 camera right in the center. That way the viewer will really feel like the band is only playing for him, an intimate, private show where he can look at the musician he wants, whenever he wants.
We would like to monetize this video, making it available on VOD platforms like Vimeo, and asking a fixed price to be able to watch it.
The profits would be split between More Fuzz and the band.
Why not release it for free ?
First is because you’ll already have the mini-episodes to enjoy for free. But mostly because it will cost us to put all of this together, considering the equipment, travel expenses and time invested to have interesting & quality videos.
We also think this can be a new & original way of monetizing music. Bands sell CDs, vinyls, digital albums, why not live gigs filmed in 360° 😉 ?
Why 360° Videos ?
We are both, Mr. Stone & Mr. Fuzz, very interested in this new video format, and even started a video production company filming only in 360°, you can have a look at our website : https://captvr.com/ (only in french for now).
We also already experimented this format with More Fuzz, you can find some on our YouTube channel, the most recent one is a performance from Mothership at Freak Valley Festival.
And have in mind that for Diggin’ The Fuzz we’ll have more recent cameras and the overall production quality will be way higher.
360 videos give the viewer the freedom to look where he wants unlike flat videos, and most of all it brings a total immersion into the environment captured, a unique experience!
Of course these kind of videos are way better if viewed inside a VR headset, if you already have one you’ll be able to enjoy our videos fully. If you don’t, you’ll still be able to view them on your computer or mobile.
Are you in band ?
We want to spend some time with you !
Mr. Fuzz & Mr. Stone @ Yellowstock Festival 2016
If you play the kind of music we already talk about on More Fuzz, then you're eligible to be featured in Diggin The Fuzz 🙂
Though, here are some points we feel we need to mention :
- If English is not your mother tongue, you need to be able to have a conversation in this language. Don't worry, we're both French, our English is not perfect either. Bonus : you'll be able to laugh at our shitty English accent 😀
- For the time of our stay you'll of course need to be available to spend some time with us. We don't ask you to be 100% of the time with us, we can also visit the surroundings alone, but as the main concept is filming YOU, we need some footage from all the band.
- If you can accommodate the 2 of us while we're with you it'll be a big plus. We are clean, respectful and we love Fuzz.
- Most of all, you need to be open-minded. By that we mean, if you don't want to talk about your band, about your life, then don't do it. Though rest assured, we don't want you to feel like you're doing an interview with random journalists. We want these moments to feel more like a bunch of friends having fun. We both like talking about everything, joking, having a beer, smoking pot...
Why should you be interested ?
- If you want to participate in a cool & unique project !
- If you feel like it could be fun to hangout with 2 fuzzheads like you, and talk about your band
- If you are interested in getting exposure with original video content
- If you are interested in playing a unique live performance filmed in 360°
- If you want to diversify your band's revenue streams with this Live Session
Apply below :
Just send us a short message if you're interested, we'll see all the details together. Don't hesitate if you have questions.
Fuzzers, what do you think of this idea ?
Leave a comment on this Facebook post with your thoughts, good or bad we’re open to any feedback.
We also have several names in mind besides "Diggin’ The Fuzz". Here is a little poll, choose your favorite name !
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