Would you hire this guy? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Emery · August 17th, 2006, 07:28 PM

This is part of a demo reel for an aspiring TV reporter.

http://emeryvideo.com/media/sampson.wmv

Would you hire this guy to be a reporter?

Jeff

Jacob Ehrichs · August 17th, 2006, 07:30 PM

In a word. No. Is he lisping intentionally? It sounds that way. Look is fine, but reporting isn't about what the person looks like as long as they aren't slobs, it's about how they can communicate the news in a 'standard' voice.

Michael Fossenkemper · August 17th, 2006, 09:01 PM

heck ya, i'd hire him in a sec. I actually enjoyed watching him even though I understood almost nothing of what he was saying. News is boring anyways, at least he was fun to watch.

Nick Weeks · August 17th, 2006, 09:32 PM

hmm, two contrasting, but good points

I wouldn't hire him for a second, it sounds like a joke!

Jeff Emery · August 17th, 2006, 09:37 PM

So that's one for hiring, two against.

Well, the fact is... it was just a comedy bit.

Steve Sampson is just a character based on a guy I used to work in radio with. BTW Jacob, I am a former award winning radio news reporter. Yes the Sampson voice was fake. You can hear my real voice in this clip. (Oh yeah, the beard and hair was fake too, as was the background and the handheld prop mic, and the story.)

http://emeryvideo.com/media/DMC2.wmv

Jeff

Travis Cossel · August 17th, 2006, 10:05 PM

That was pretty funny.

Mark Utley · August 17th, 2006, 11:23 PM

Haha, I thought it was real until I realized almost every word had an 's' in it. Nice work!

Nick Weeks · August 18th, 2006, 04:56 AM

Ha, I also thought it was real! Funny... good job

Steven Davis · August 18th, 2006, 06:00 AM

Umm, is that a picture behind him?

Pete Bauer · August 18th, 2006, 06:21 AM

Yes, it is a still frame taken during a quiet time around the VAB (during missions, it is a madhouse with a full parking lot). And the astronaut name is made up, too.

Mark Bournes · August 18th, 2006, 07:32 AM

Very funny, It looked like one of the "live" backgrounds on the daily show. This would have fit in nicely on that program.

Jaadgy Akanni · August 18th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Emery

So that's one for hiring, two against.

Well, the fact is... it was just a comedy bit.

Steve Sampson is just a character based on a guy I used to work in radio with. BTW Jacob, I am a former award winning radio news reporter. Yes the Sampson voice was fake. You can hear my real voice in this clip. (Oh yeah, the beard and hair was fake too, as was the background and the handheld prop mic, and the story.)

http://emeryvideo.com/media/DMC2.wmv

Jeff

I'd hire him as a dishwasher 'cause as a reporter or a comedian(or comic) he'd starve. I only hope that news reporting or comedy are not his passions in life.

Jeff Emery · August 18th, 2006, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaadgy Akanni

I'd hire him as a dishwasher 'cause as a reporter or a comedian(or comic) he'd starve. I only hope that news reporting or comedy are not his passions in life.

Yeah... but how do you really feel?

Jeff

John Harmon · August 20th, 2006, 07:53 PM

Listen to an old Cheech & Chong bit called "Wake Up America." Sounds exactly like this.

Jeff Emery · August 20th, 2006, 08:45 PM

John,

I can't remember that bit very well. Was that the one with "Herendo Revolver" or something like that name?

Jeff

August 17th, 2006, 07:28 PM	#1
Jeff Emery Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 222	Would you hire this guy? This is part of a demo reel for an aspiring TV reporter. http://emeryvideo.com/media/sampson.wmv Would you hire this guy to be a reporter? Jeff

August 17th, 2006, 10:05 PM	#6
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	That was pretty funny. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

August 17th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#7
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	Haha, I thought it was real until I realized almost every word had an 's' in it. Nice work! __________________ Mark Utley

August 18th, 2006, 06:00 AM	#9
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Umm, is that a picture behind him? __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

August 18th, 2006, 06:21 AM	#10
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Yes, it is a still frame taken during a quiet time around the VAB (during missions, it is a madhouse with a full parking lot). And the astronaut name is made up, too. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

August 17th, 2006, 07:30 PM	#2
Jacob Ehrichs Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 169	In a word. No. Is he lisping intentionally? It sounds that way. Look is fine, but reporting isn't about what the person looks like as long as they aren't slobs, it's about how they can communicate the news in a 'standard' voice.

August 17th, 2006, 09:01 PM	#3
Michael Fossenkemper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, weeee. Posts: 417	heck ya, i'd hire him in a sec. I actually enjoyed watching him even though I understood almost nothing of what he was saying. News is boring anyways, at least he was fun to watch.

August 17th, 2006, 09:32 PM	#4
Nick Weeks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 722	hmm, two contrasting, but good points I wouldn't hire him for a second, it sounds like a joke!

August 17th, 2006, 09:37 PM	#5
Jeff Emery Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 222	So that's one for hiring, two against. Well, the fact is... it was just a comedy bit. Steve Sampson is just a character based on a guy I used to work in radio with. BTW Jacob, I am a former award winning radio news reporter. Yes the Sampson voice was fake. You can hear my real voice in this clip. (Oh yeah, the beard and hair was fake too, as was the background and the handheld prop mic, and the story.) http://emeryvideo.com/media/DMC2.wmv Jeff

August 18th, 2006, 04:56 AM	#8
Nick Weeks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 722	Ha, I also thought it was real! Funny... good job

August 18th, 2006, 07:32 AM	#11
Mark Bournes Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 565	Very funny, It looked like one of the "live" backgrounds on the daily show. This would have fit in nicely on that program. __________________ Mark www.sharkvp.com

August 20th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#14
John Harmon Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Warren, Michigan, USA Posts: 96	Listen to an old Cheech & Chong bit called "Wake Up America." Sounds exactly like this.

August 20th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#15
Jeff Emery Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 222	John, I can't remember that bit very well. Was that the one with "Herendo Revolver" or something like that name? Jeff