The Grand Unified Top Gear Australia Audition Video Thread! - Page 4

GerFix · February 4th, 2008, 9:42 AM

And what about this bloke? Smooth relaxed style and if the car makers won't provide a car for testing ... he can go out and pinch one!

+ YouTube Video

Shawn · February 4th, 2008, 9:44 AM

^ OT, but you must post pics of your E92 M3! images/smilies/drool.gif

tone76 · February 4th, 2008, 9:44 AM

Not so much a Top Gear Australia audition as a love story between a man and his Valiant. It's a bloody nice Valiant, too.

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byYq_rK6dOw[/YOUTUBE]

Viper007Bond · February 4th, 2008, 9:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tone76

This one wins the award for 'Most Diverse Hardware Reviewed', as well as the award for the 'Most Bizarre Technical Explanation'. Again, this one is worth a look too.

He actually posted his video here on the previous page, but since he's new here and his post contained a URL, it was flagged for moderation. It's showing now.

tone76 · February 4th, 2008, 9:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack_WA

It is basically a mini Top Gear segment rather than an audition where I tell the world about me.

I really enjoyed the bit where you tried to explain how the engine in the S2000 works ... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Originally Posted by Jack_WA

I haven't heard confirmation from Freehand / SBS that they have got my application.

Expect an email soon (got mine today, scotth_uk got his last week).

Welcome to Final Gear and good luck with your audition!

GerFix · February 4th, 2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn

^ OT, but you must post pics of your E92 M3! images/smilies/drool.gif

I posted some to my "Garage" a week or so ago images/smilies/smile.gif

http://forums.finalgear.com/vbgarage...=view&id=21212

God, I love this car. I had an Alfa GT (no .. the V6 one) before it, and I thought that was as good as it gets ... but every time I get in the M3 a little obstacle appears which obstructs smooth fastening of the seat belt. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

tone76 · February 4th, 2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GerFix

I posted some to my "Garage" a week or so ago images/smilies/smile.gif

Mods: ban this man for posting pornography onto FG! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

GerFix · February 4th, 2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tone76

Mods: ban this man for posting pornography onto FG! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Ban away .. just don't moof me off the tracker when TG season 12 starts ..... please images/smilies/cry.gif

scotth_uk · February 4th, 2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GerFix

God, I love this car.

Nice car. I found one to rent at the Nurburgring in May. Can't wait.

http://www.rent-racecar.de/gb/preise2007.html

GerFix · February 4th, 2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by scotth_uk

Nice car. I found one to rent at the Nurburgring in May. Can't wait.

http://www.rent-racecar.de/gb/preise2007.html

What a blast that will be ... it's the fastest car with 4 cup holders to lap the Nordschleife to date images/smilies/tongue.gif

At 1000 euro a day, mine will have paid itself off by October images/smilies/burnrubber.gif

GerFix · February 4th, 2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tone76

Not so much a Top Gear Australia audition as a love story between a man and his Valiant. It's a bloody nice Valiant, too.

Jeez, that takes me back. My first car was an olive green (metallic) VT Valiant. He's right about the steering .... "feels like a hover craft". You had to start turning the night before you actually drove the thing. images/smilies/lol.gif

didileavemykeyshere · February 4th, 2008, 11:12 PM

OK Guys,
So i dont think we'll see too many more video's on youtube, so what do we think?
Youtube didnt offer much in the way of potentials but i think 2 stood out

My favourite is Ben Zachariah and his car Ella. It was smooth and so very brilliantly understated. Shame he is a smart arsey guy with glassess (thats my niche!) I think it's the best one on youtube, he's well spoken but not over spoken.... which leads me too

....Ben Prendergast's attempt, at times the thesaurus he swallowed before filmed did convolute his narrative, but it had humour and he demonstrated his knowledge throughout. I found he divides audiences, which i suppose can be a plus. But the fact he seemed comfortable infront of the camera should see him through.

smc · February 5th, 2008, 2:13 AM

G'day, another applicant here, but not on youtube due to various reasons. My thoughts are that none of our applications will get through. I suspect Freehand already have a lineup in mind but treated this application thing as a viewer "survey" and for ideas generation. That's why there was a big disclaimer to hand over all copyrights to them. I could be wrong and I hope so, but as with most I had fun making my application and am looking forward to the show.

tone76 · February 5th, 2008, 3:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc

My thoughts are that none of our applications will get through. I suspect Freehand already have a lineup in mind but treated this application thing as a viewer "survey" and for ideas generation.

So you reckon that we'll see Grant Denyer try to cook chops quicker than it takes Dick Johnson to drive around Albert Park, then? images/smilies/biggrin.gif

didileavemykeyshere · February 5th, 2008, 4:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc

I suspect Freehand already have a lineup in mind but treated this application thing as a viewer "survey" and for ideas generation. That's why there was a big disclaimer to hand over all copyrights to them. I could be wrong and I hope so, but as with most I had fun making my application and am looking forward to the show.

Yeah i feared as much, but it didnt stop me having a crack

Cobol74 · February 5th, 2008, 4:39 AM

God I hope one you chaps (FG member preferred, but an amateur anyway) gets on - bloody deserve it for all the effort making the vids.

scotth_uk · February 5th, 2008, 5:10 AM

JESUS CHRIST - My clip has made it to the BBC website in England!!!! OMFG!

"Top Gear Spoof"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/clips/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/bbctwo/clips...?v=qjAGTnqH8dM

Crazyjeeper · February 5th, 2008, 5:14 AM

HOLY CRAP. Thats awesome scott. I guess somebody likes it.

tone76 · February 5th, 2008, 5:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotth_uk

JESUS CHRIST - My clip has made it to the BBC website in England!!!! OMFG!

"Top Gear Spoof"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/clips/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/bbctwo/clips...?v=qjAGTnqH8dM

Totally made of win.

Good work! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

videowilliams · February 5th, 2008, 9:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc

I suspect Freehand already have a lineup in mind but treated this application thing as a viewer "survey" and for ideas generation. That's why there was a big disclaimer to hand over all copyrights to them.

I noticed those copyright signaways too, and the fact that they wanted to know if we'd used any third party copyright material (music or footage) in our pieces. This led me to think they're reserving the right to use some of our clips in the show. This would be a nifty way of beefing up an episode or two, since I'm sure their budget's going to be stretched- it's SBS, not BBC.

I think at least one of the presenters will have to be drawn from the ranks of us video applicants, lest the fanbase (i.e. FinalGear.com) scream "You lied to us!" No doubt these open auditions functioned as a fishing expedition for ideas, and a promotional exercise to get us watching, and I tend to think they'll end up casting at least one telegenic well-established motoring journo, along the lines of Clarkson or May, to "lead" the trio. But they were at pains to say they wanted something new and different, and I'm taking them at their word. "The Movie Show" turned out OK after a similar open casting, after all.

One more factoid I found interesting was the fact that they'll be making just 8 episodes initially. So whatever lucky bastards make the cast, I hope they find that special chemistry between them that will lead to many more!

February 4th, 2008, 9:44 AM	#63
tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Adelaide Hills, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 1,280 Car: 05 Honda Jazz, 95 SAAB 900S, 97 Mazda 121 Rep Power: 68	Not so much a Top Gear Australia audition as a love story between a man and his Valiant. It's a bloody nice Valiant, too. [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byYq_rK6dOw[/YOUTUBE] __________________ You don't have to be nuts to drive a SAAB, but it helps.

February 5th, 2008, 4:39 AM	#76
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February 5th, 2008, 5:10 AM	#77
scotth_uk Joined: Dec 30th, 2004 Last Online: November 23rd, 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 242 Rep Power: 22	JESUS CHRIST - My clip has made it to the BBC website in England!!!! OMFG! "Top Gear Spoof" http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/clips/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/bbctwo/clips...?v=qjAGTnqH8dM __________________ Nurburgring 03 - 1992 Mercedes Benz 190e 2.6 Nurburgring 04 - 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Nurburgring 05 - 2005 BMW 318Ci Nurburgring 06 - 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Nurburgring 06 - 2006 Mercedes Benz S350 Nurburgring 07 - 2007 Audi RS4 (No laps!) Nurburgring 08 - 2008 Renault Clio Sport Thruxton 06 - RX8, SLK350, 996 Turbo, F430, Murcielago

February 5th, 2008, 5:14 AM	#78
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 1:30 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,626 Car: '85 CJ7, '97 F150, '84 VF500F Interceptor Rep Power: 213	HOLY CRAP. Thats awesome scott. I guess somebody likes it. __________________

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February 4th, 2008, 9:44 AM	#62
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: March 15th, 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 11,226 Car: '07 Boring Poseur Mobile Rep Power: 154	^ OT, but you must post pics of your E92 M3!

February 4th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#72
didileavemykeyshere Joined: Feb 2nd, 2008 Last Online: June 2nd, 2008 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	OK Guys, So i dont think we'll see too many more video's on youtube, so what do we think? Youtube didnt offer much in the way of potentials but i think 2 stood out My favourite is Ben Zachariah and his car Ella. It was smooth and so very brilliantly understated. Shame he is a smart arsey guy with glassess (thats my niche!) I think it's the best one on youtube, he's well spoken but not over spoken.... which leads me too ....Ben Prendergast's attempt, at times the thesaurus he swallowed before filmed did convolute his narrative, but it had humour and he demonstrated his knowledge throughout. I found he divides audiences, which i suppose can be a plus. But the fact he seemed comfortable infront of the camera should see him through.

February 5th, 2008, 2:13 AM	#73
smc Joined: Feb 3rd, 2008 Last Online: October 27th, 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	G'day, another applicant here, but not on youtube due to various reasons. My thoughts are that none of our applications will get through. I suspect Freehand already have a lineup in mind but treated this application thing as a viewer "survey" and for ideas generation. That's why there was a big disclaimer to hand over all copyrights to them. I could be wrong and I hope so, but as with most I had fun making my application and am looking forward to the show.

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