TorrentFreak TV Episode 2
Written by Ernesto on November 05, 2008A little later than expected, but the second episode of TorrentFreak TV has finally arrived. The show is still in Beta, so comments and suggestions are welcome.
‘TorrentFreak TV’ is a biweekly recap of some of the best, most interesting or remarkable stories from the wonderful world of BitTorrent.
The episode can be downloaded from Mininova as well. For tips, comments or suggestions, feel free to contact the crew at tv@torrentfreak.com.
A iTunes feed is available here.
Previously: Ex-MPAA and IFPI Anti-Piracy Enforcer Shot Dead
Next: Recording Industry Takes Down BitTorrent & NZB Sites
78 Responses
I love torrentfreak.. but im really sorry.. but I just dont enjoy this at all..
I know she is trying her best, and Im sure I could not do any better.. but damn it just really sounds like she has no idea what shes talking about and really is just reading back what she memorized or is reading in front of her… pleeasse stop drawing out your words.
When she talks, it just kinda blurs with the rest of what shes talking about.. and then every once in a while inserts a joke which is like.. wtf?
And OMG get rid of that music! Holy crap.. that was a VERY bad idea.
Also, dont hold those papers, mabye they were doing that to prevent her from doing all those crazy hand gestures.. but it would be better if she just sat like other news reporters do.
Really chick.. focus on delivering the news in an INFORMATIVE way instead of drawing out the words to be sexy with the odd glances and smirks..
Im sorry Torrentfreak.. hopefully this is just a rough start.. but damn if nobody will take this seriously if they are constantly distracted by her odd touches.. especially those boobs.. lol.
Watch alot of G4’s stuff, they have absolute MEGA hotties, like ATTACK OF THE SHOW.. yeah yeah you may not like the show or the network itself, but they are talented at what they do, give them that.
fail indeed
i am Ashley’s biggest fan :-D
its great, but for the love of god do something about those papers
Nice to see the chroma key technique has improved since last time.
woooo.. thanks torrent freak!!! btw, i prefer the bad girl Ashley image that was shown in the first esp.. and the music is boring… pls change it..!!!
while the TV Ratings were shown, what was she doing off camera haha her hair gets all messed up :) funny
Great idea anyway guys, keep it up
Haha, that’s pathetic.
yeah….. nah
I enjoyed it and Ashley is hot!
Actually that was quite good, since it gave a “News on tv” feel.
Meaning it looked like it was done by professionals.
Also I suggest that you place the papers on the table instead of keeping them in your hands and in front of you, since they kinda give a feeling that you are hiding behind them.
Overall the show has improved :)
Also when looking at the top downloads you could add the ^ and v arrows showing that if the show went up or down in the top ten.
Epic… If this was on TV it’d be all i’d watch, but then i’d prob stop watching it and download it because I hate commercials…lol
1. Do not play music during the news, especially not the type you have in the background for this one. It makes the program seem hurried. The title sequence is fine, do not change it.
2. However you did the lighting in the previous episode, keep doing it like that. You seemed to be in the dark a little bit this time around.
3. As pretty as you are, we do not need to see your face 100% of the time: it’s just a bit boring. You should have a graphic and headline of some sort either to the left or the right of your face, and don’t be afraid to allude to a different screen for lists (such as for numbers, instructions, or others).
4. I’d suggest having a real background of some sort. The camera should show you sitting at a desk with a laptop or computer, and at least a black wall/curtain behind you. The monochrome TorrentFreak background is fine as far as a website goes, but not a news program: it distracts the audience.
5. You were dressed fine in the last episode, so I’d suggest keeping it that way. Considering this is TorrentFreak (and not a generic news program) you should dress casually, because it makes you seem more human. The tatoos bring emphasis to the counterculture nature of piracy, as well, so there’s nothing wrong with them considering who your audience is.
6. Slow down your reading. TorrentFreak deals with a lot of technical terms and foreign language, so this is understandably difficult. Still, if you don’t do so already, I’d suggest pre-reading what will be prompted to you. The fast reading makes you seem nervous, and while that’s fine here, it is something you should know for the future.
I still like this idea though, I miss TorrentFreak a lot during the week, so a summary is exactly what I need sometimes.
Commenter 15 here again with just one more bit of advice: if you can’t manage the more news desk type of reporting, then I’d suggest trying an Andy Rooney (from 60 Minutes) style of appearance (at a desk speaking the audience, but modernize your space with art, a computer, etc.)
Okay, now I’m done!
loose the papers
ashley is cute
mabey a better mic
informative for sure
good job all!
Girl.. Get some support..
shes pretty, i check the site all the time n its great to see the stories summed up like this, i agree about the music, maybe transitional but not through the report. love it guys keep it commin.
For the love of god get a new anchor. That girl has no idea how to read the news. I had to tune out after 30 seconds.
The “girl” is fine, just needs some pratice is all (seemed nervous). I agree with just about everything #15 said. A nice graphic for each story to the right or left would make it more news like.
Fail, where are the boob jiggles? She doesn’t look good with her hair up either and get rid of the papers please, this isnt the European council
WTF is pedobear to do with Piracy at Universities?
I also get the feel that she’s talking as if i’m deaf, dont need to lip read darling.
Music is annyoing, is it from Uplink?
Girls accent gets a bit annoying when she emphasises things – sounding a bit like the typical “Like Oh Ma Gosh” school girl.
Don´t kill me guys, but I kinda liked it. ;)
crrrrrrreeeeeeeeepy
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Nice One
OMG PedoBear! 4chan.org 4 Life!
Where do i get torrent for the background music?
‘TorrentFreak News’ seems a tad more apt.
Ep 2 already? Exciting, or what?
=]
nice 2 see, keep em commin!
i stopped watching when pedobear came on. it brought down any authority you might have built up.
It sounds like Ashley could hear the awful background music as well, and is telling herself “Hurry! Hurry! I am in agony!”.
But then again, this is just a second episode, so my hopes are not so high up yet.
Looks like Ashley’s been watching too much ScriptGirl411
Actually, unlike a lot of people here, it seems, I actually liked the background music. As for Ashley, she seems to be sort of struggling to speak correctly and pronounce every sound of every word with equal diligence… which sounded awkward and is hardly a requirement for an informal show like this.
WE WANT THE EPs IN HD!!!!
The host is just amazing!!!!
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Much better then the first one. This was even interesting =) And hey, you are so freaking hot! would u marry me if i come to the states? ;)
Keep trying guys, more practice and it will be fine, you should get a graphic designer onboard to setup some screen shots and such to post in the corner for related stories.
No offense is meant at all with this, but that girl is just not “hot” enough to be the only thing o nthe screen in front of a trippy badly chosen background.
The Pirate Bay sucks so much ass.
Sorry, but she makes it too sexy.
Can’t stop looking at her boobs!
That totally takes out the seriousness, profissionality of Torrentfreak.
I’ll abandon this site if this shit continues.
This is shit, she can not present… sorry
I wanna see your tits next week
Well …..
what is she clamping to the papers for while she is staring into the camera all the time? Often without even blinking it seems … ;)
Relax, Baby!
Seriously: Maybe better try to find a (naturally looking!) balance between the “bad girl” design and the “creepy newsreader” attitude … and help her to try to avoid to “over act” – I think it would look best if she would just try to speak as speaking to another person – not over emphasizing things – and not overacting with guestures or facial expressions either -
maybe to be standing is better and helps to get natural movements into her body (when shifting weight). Keep the arms hanging at the side casually (!) – put a hand on a desk at the side (with papers if they are actually used!) or hook a thumb into the pocket of your jeans – and change position and standing now and then (meaning: every other time – not every 10 seconds either). Do not guesture more than you would when normally speaking to others – but don’t freeze yourself into rigor mortis either.
Maybe a compromize between the first and the second episode would be the nicest way to go!!! Both in looks and in guestures. Just don’t do any extremes.
Best regards
Freakfreak
PS: What I really like about TF-TV is to see all of you “trying hard” (and having to figure out things that the “professionals” have learned and are practicing by default.)
Good luck!
she is a lost case !!! fuc*er
This is the Geekiest thing I have ever seen. It makes me sad to even say I have read this blog.
So Lame
Much improved overall from last week. In agreement with #42 ep 1 was far too ‘loose’ this one was a bit too ‘tight’.
Also try to differ the background and the cloths colours, black on black gives that floating head look
“actually that was quite good, since it gave a “News on tv” feel.
Meaning it looked like it was done by professionals.”
hahaha yeah, i could have sworn that was just on the BBC hahahaha
I would like to see more of your tits and some more of those tats…cmon…
that looked like a high school production and she looks like the kind of girl who would let a guy poop on her.
needs more morgan webb (webbalert.com) copy her idea (better).
seems forced, like there’s some gun off scene i’m not seeing. last ep was more natural. the squinting and lack of facial expressions in this episode make it weirder.
Get rid of the papers.
Get rid of the music.
Don’t put pedobear in there.
More light on Ashley
Make background pattern bigger
It would be nice if this had more to offer than just a recap. I’m thinking maybe an interview once in a while or something that will make this stand alone a bit more, since now there isn’t really a reason why people should watch it if it’s all old news anyway.
ANd I still think it’s not interactive or visual enough, I mean, what’s the point of a hostess if I still have to read the TV Ratings of the screen? Maybe let her take us through the list globally next time ;)
And yeah the music could indeed have been better
pointless. kudos for branching out, but if someone is browsing this site, you have to think that they are well above this video, in the sense that the news is really old news. i guess maybe it’s catered to newbs.
and the music eadkghadhk
am i the only one beating off to Ashley? i never saw peadobear until the 5th watch …
the peadobear is kinda Euro Dutch German Yellow Suit Navy Shoes chick
love it or hate it, peadobear is like piracy = filesharing, middle-europe wrong wrong wrong
Bring back Charlie and torrentPod
Much better than ep 01! Win!
would like to see more tits
Great idea and on the whole done well, but Ashley’s internation needs work.
Nice one!
i thought it was pretty good.
itunes feed only giving episode 1
Like the idea, but I’d:
- Get rid of the papers she’s holding, she’s obviously reading from somewhere else.
- Do something about that music, don’t use it all the way unless you have something extremely urgent and important to say.
Keep them coming, they’ll get better as they go, and you’ll realize what’s the best format with all the feedback you’re getting.
Oh no! She hid her bewbs!
Honestly, Ashley has a great rack and, even though she didn’t jiggle once this episode, she should show them off – it’s not like we can grope her or anything. Who knows, it might even make her into an Internet Star – “Bittorrent News Chick With The Great Rack”.
And lose the music – sucked to hell.
I don’t like it. I don’t think the reporter is the right person for the position, and I don’t think the music fits in a good way. I like the idea, though. I think you should keep going.
she’s crap…. seriously
Wow. This was absolutely terrible, even for a second attempt. Do not continue please you guys took lame to an entirely different level. Also Ashley sucks.
Use a De Esser and a better mic.
The sound is horrendous…OUCH
Use a DeEsser and a better mic.
The sound is horrendous…OUCH
iTunes Link not Working. I can’t get it to sync on iTunes. Anyone else having this problem?
It’s ONLY episode 2. She’ll get there.
It’s very easy for a lot of blokes sitting at their computer to judge on the showmanship of a performer. It’s hard work. She’s doing great.
Keep practicing!
P.S. Show off that ink, Lady!
She is horrible, please replace her or ditch the show. I could not even finish it. Sad
A problem with the torrent. The folder said it was s01e01. Also, I agree with everything said here. Get into a different space, throw away the green screen, go andy rooney… And find someone else, or have her do like 15 reads of different stories and critique until it’s right. Have her watch everything she does.
The music is from the old snl skit
Sprockets with Deter this is where we dance, touch my monkey.
Did she not have the right bra and used the papers to cover up?
Better yet loose the bra, raise the camera angle, & dance like they did on sprockets.
didn’t like this episode 2 so much… Ashley you gotta show your tattoos and boobs :)
maybe keep the list separate.
Ashley honey, this time it was much better! :D Great job, holding something really helped with the hand issue.
Now if you just could brush up your dialect towards a more british one…
Nah, just kidding! :D
Thanks for a great program!
/Nea
trying her best to be cheery by sesame ellis. the winter colds have begun. This photo has notes. Move your mouse over the photo to see them http://www.boli-medicina.com
I really enjoyed it and can’t understand why so many people are caught up on the things that they think aren’t perfect about the show (in fact I couldn’t think of one criticism I agreed with to any great extent).
I’d say to the critics:
* can you do a better show?
* have you ever bothered to make a show?
* do you look as good as Ashley? :-)
* can you present as well as Ashley?
* you do realise the show is free and is not going to have heaps of money behind it
My only criticism is I’d like the show to be longer and I’d like more episodes already. I was disappointed that I’d watched the only two and there were no more.
I could not believe the number of trolls in these responses — if you can do better then make your own show but I doubt you could because you undoubtedly spend so much time being hypercritical of others.
I thought there was nothing wrong with Ashley’s delivery whatsoever — I thought it was a little quirky but in a good way.
I just hope the show keeps being made and stays much the same — I don’t think the critics in this thread would be satisfied, whatever changes were made.
And to the critics who want someone other than Ashley on the show, you need your head read — Ashley is *H*O*T*.
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