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Official ZcashOMG.com Grant proposal:
https://grants.zfnd.org/proposals/1693830605-zcash-weekly-news-show
Zcash Community Forum Discussion:
https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcash-news-show-proposal/38803/11
The Zcash Weekly Show
A teleport-vision news program made possible by viewers like you
I. Executive Summary
The Zcash Weekly (ZW) Show is a community-driven news program where viewers can earn Zcash!
It features up-to-date video tutorials about how to use Zcash securely, including education on Zcash governance and protocol upgrades versus other technologies.
Table 1. Influential Values (tap to expand)
A. Features
1. Recursive
- Every week, we reward last week's contributors with Zcash
2. Accountable
- Clear deliverables are published for the world to read, hear and see every week as our show deciphers Zcash
3. Composable
- The ZW Show's storyboard is constructed in segments that can be redistributed by our viewers
Figure 1. Operating model for The Zcash Weekly Show.
B. Assumptions
Show Times
- One episode of The ZW Show will be published every week for one year or 52 weeks.
- Each episode of The ZW Show is 10-20 minutes long.
- We aim to publish and promote the first episode of The ZW Show 28 days after the project is inititated.
Rate Assumptions
- 1 Zcash (= 1 ZEC). The total possible supply of Zcash is 21 million coins.
- The USD-price of 1 ZEC is $120 at the time of this writing.
C. Benefits
Discover ZEC
We curate news from a variety of sources to create concise notes, audio clips and a visual montage that ultimately makes the Zcash Community more discoverable on the internet.
Discuss ZEC
Anonymizing avatars may help invite new people in live discussions as we promote the new stuff we find in the ever-growing Zcash community.
Daily Use of ZEC
Hosting show notes and "content contests" on ZECpages helps onboard new Zcash users every week and grow the shielded pool
II. Roles and Responsibilities
Table 2. Team Overview (tap to expand)
Presented below in the order of operations
1. Produce
Why
An avatar enables anyone with an advanced personal device to host The ZW Show or join as live guests while maintaining a large degree of anonymity
We will bring memorable characters to life as 2D or 3D avatars, conceiving them as non-fungible tokens (NFT)
What
- Three Animaze Avatars
- For Host (req'd for first episode)
- For Cohost
- For Guest
How
Creating a custom 2D/3D avatar for AR/VR has become much easier, especially for an experienced digital artist.
- Curate all references
- Create 2D/3D models
- Rig them to mimic movements
- One revision
- Import it into Animaze
- Showcase avatar use in a "Behind-The-Scenes" Sneak Peak of The ZW Show
Who
- Godfrey Meyer is an NFT artist and trailblazer across the field of virtual audio-visual production, from rigging avatars to running virtual studio rooms
When
- 12 days x 3 avatars = 36 days
Total Cost
- 15 ZEC x 3 avatars = 45 ZEC
2. Research
Zecretary4u curated a daily z2z newsletter for several months
What
- Aggregate reliable news sources and clips to investigate trends
- Curate weekly news content onto public trello boards to inspire weekly news segments
Who
- Zecretary4u is a privacy-advocate and cryptocurrency trader with extensive entertainment production experience. Her early works scoured z/all and were distributed to z-addresses on the ZECpages directory as she introduced curious characters like Zebraya and uncovered timely technologies like FarUVC for early ZEC adopters. zecpages.com/zecretary4u
When
- Throughout Days 1-7 each week
Total Cost
- 6 ZEC per week
3. Edit
Table 3. Storyboard (tap to expand)
Why
- Interfaces with team members as needed to oversee weekly production schedule via public trello board
- Ultimately responsible for every component of The ZW Show listed on this proposal
What
- Derives discussion points from research notes
- Codifies basic acceptance criteria like output dimensions and expected filetypes to inspire continuous improvement but leave room for creativity
- Onboards new contributors
When
- By Day 1 (talking points) and Day 7 (best practices) each week
- Pre-requisite: Researcher
Who
- Interim:
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ZcashVR. Founded the first z2z newsletter, which inspired the first public z-address directory and other major z/featurerequests
Total Cost
- 7 ZEC per week
4. Newscast
Why
- Augmented Reality (AR) offers anonymity to hosts and guests, whether avatars are 2D or 3D
What
- Presents talking points using custom avatars
- Voice changing software also readily available
- Recruit a co-host and invite guests to bounce ideas back and forth
When
- By Day 2 of 7
- Pre-requisite: Editor (& Researcher)
Who
AeonGlacial is a project manager, data analyst and a conversational Zcash maximalist zecpages.com/Aeon_Glacial- Interim: James Joseph hosted several Zcash meetups and giveaways in Los Angeles to discuss Zcash and generate greater awareness of its potential. They are also behind ZcashVR and ZECpages on Twitter zecpages.com/JmsJsph
Total Cost
- 3 ZEC per newscaster per week
5. Design
Why
- Memorable visual cues capture the viewer's curiosity and remind them how to get involved
What
- Create template graphics to embellish the news segments.
- Design graphics or animations for Intros, Transitions, Outros, Credits, Branding and Promos.
Who
- Advisor:
Halstead Art is a professional 2D Digital Animator who showcases his craft live on Twitch (where he proudly accepts Zcash)! 
Just_zART is prolific in his dedication to deliver Zcash promotional art.
When
- By Day 2 of 7
Total Costs
- 10 ZEC (one-time)
- 2 ZEC per gpx designer per week for major updates/revisions (5 max) = 10 ZEC
6. Direct
What
- Compile high-definition audio and visual content to bring together the weekly ZW show as a key deliverable
- Que graphics and switch scenes during livestream [See Bonus]
- Pre-requisites: Graphics Designer, Editor
Who
20Birds creates viral videos for privacy advocates and served as the lead field producer for a #1 rated show. zecpages.com/20birds
When
- By Day 3-7
Total Cost
- 4 ZEC per Director per week
7. Market
Why
- Promote and measure success of The ZW Show
What
- Publish audio as podcast on Zcash Zeal
- Publish show on Youtube, our primary video outlet
- Host contests to help crowdsource content and crosspost The ZW Show
- Tally views, subscribers, and other metrics. Share along with show notes to ZECpages and other community-driven news outlets like ZcashZeal.com.
Who
EvanTorrens.com uses social media to increase brand visibility, boost sales, increase website traffic, engage audiences, collaborate with influencers, generate feedback, track analytics, geo-target ads, monitor competition and manage reputation. 15 years in the television business. zecpages.com/Thorhold28- Interim: +
@ZECpages on Twitter helped host a hackathon, create and track campaigns, promote features and onboard new users.
When
- Throughout Days 1 through 7
Total Costs
- 3 ZEC (plus 2 for giveaway learning games) per week
III. Production Schedule
X. Team
Table 3. People, Process, Products (tap to expand)
Y. Payments
- Payments are all-inclusive (time, labor, tools, etc) and administered to team members by the Editor on a transparent and weekly basis when The Zcash Weekly Show is published.
Pay Table
| Role | Delivery | Pay | $120 ZEC/USD | Recur |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce | Within 12-36 days | 15 ZEC upon completion x 3 avatars = 45 ZEC | $5400 | Once |
| Research | Throughout Days 1 to 7 | 6 ZEC | $720 | Weekly |
| Edit | By Day 1 and 7 | 7 ZEC | $840 | Weekly |
| Newcast | By Day 3 of 7 | 3 ZEC per newscaster | $360 - $1080 | Weekly |
| Design | By Day 4 of 7 | 10 ZEC + 10 ZEC (2 ZEC per week for up to 5 major revisions) | $2400-$4800 | Once+ |
| Direct | By Day 4 to 7 | 5 ZEC | $600 | Weekly |
| Market | Throughout Days 1-7 | 3 ZEC + 2 ZEC for Giveaways | $600 | Weekly |
Z. Cash Incentive Bonuses
Bonuses motivate the team to conduct a consistent and continuously-improving show for weeks to come.
| Bonus Achievement | Incentive (ZEC) | $120 ZEC/USD | Description |
| ––––––––––– |–––- | –––- | –––- | –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- |–––- |
| Kick Off bonus: | 50 ZEC | $6,000 | Receive 50 ZEC from ZOMG! to initiate the project. |
| 26 Live Shows bonus: | 150 ZEC | $18,000 | Produce 26 Live Show(s) in a row to earn this bonus for the team. |
| Strong Yearlong bonus: |150 ZEC | $18,000 | Deliver 52 episodes without any missing components (show notes, audio podcast, virtual video) to earn this bonus for the team. |
| 1k Sub Club bonus: | 150 ZEC | $18,000 | Get 1000+++ subscribers on Youtube.
IV. References
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EvanTorrens.com created zec.art for Just_zArt.
Questions? Comments? Want to participate? z2z.to/ZcashVR
