Free clip (May 15): Last Laugh Pi

[The Last Laugh]

Hello everyone!

I just released my 16th tickling video, Last Laugh Pi. It stars two new models, Roxanne and Clara. While Roxanne gets most of the tickling, she does get her revenge on Clara for a few minutes. The girls also have a tickle fight at the beginning of the video during which they gradually strip out of their winter clothes as the fight progresses (only the winter clothes, of course, not everything). This video features a mix of foot and upper body tickling.

As usual, you can read a detailed description, see several sample pictures and play/download a preview clip on my website: www.thelastlaughinc.com. Just visit the "Tickling videos" section.

If you prefer you can also play the clip right now by <a href="http://www.thelastlaughinc.com/llpipreview.wmv">CLICKING HERE</a>.

By the way, sorry about the poor quality of the clip, as well as that of most of my other preview clips. It turns out I have to host my most recent ones by myself now, probably future ones as well, and that leads to a lot of bandwidth use. So my clips can't be too big, otherwise I might have problems with my website host. Thank you for understanding.

As I mentioned in my last video release announcement, last month I got my credit card billing system back, so you can place orders online (though mail orders are always welcome). Credit card orders are placed through my Videos4Sale.com stores. These can be accessed through my website, or directly at the following URLs:

Tickling video store: http://videos4sale.com/?728

Foot video store: http://videos4sale.com/?871

 

[Headspin]

Hi Francois

You put great material together. Your girl next door themed clips are really good fun and this preview clip is no exception. Cute girls and fun tickling.

I know you have a videos4sale site but would you ever put your movies on a clips4sale site? I for one would definitely buy your material this way.

 

[The Last Laugh]

You put great material together. Your girl next door themed clips are really good fun and this preview clip is no exception. Cute girls and fun tickling.

Thank you, that's very kind of you.

I know you have a videos4sale site but would you ever put your movies on a clips4sale site? I for one would definitely buy your material this way.

Man, you have no idea how many people have asked me that. Perfectly understandable, of course. Actually, I am currently working on converting my videos to downloadable clip form. It's going to take a while, especially since I still have two school weeks and 8 exams left, but I'll get there eventually. I still have a few technical issues to figure out as well.

Besides that, I have to admit that I'm a bit apprehensive about offering clips. It involves more potential problems than selling physical videos. Also, from what I've read on the tickling forums, there are some people out there that are rather harsh on most clips and the producers who sell them. A few are downright nasty. I can't say that the idea of having my work unfairly bashed in (as some other producers have experienced) is very appealing to me. I'm sure some of the negative comments are justified, but others are unfounded and gratuitous.

Frankly, I kinda wish we were back in the good old days of physical videos, before downloadable clips became the norm. But I'm realistic, and I know that I can't survive for very long if I don't start selling downloadable clips, even if it means getting some unpleasant feedback. Can't please everyone, after all.

 

[blingman]

You're stuff never ceases to amaze me keep it up dude.

 

[vl500]

A very good clip.
About the quality of the previews, you could split them (or have someone do it) and post them in the Splits section.

 

[Headspin]

Hi Francois

I understand your trepidation but I really think you have a lot less to worry about than other producers.

You distribute free preview clips, you show lots of stills from the video and you write a lengthy description of what is contained in the video. How many other producers do that? I can't really think of one.

Whatever you decide, I wish you luck. You always conduct your very well and are a valued member of the ticklin community.

 

[The Last Laugh]

A very good clip. About the quality of the previews, you could split them (or have someone do it) and post them in the Splits section.

That's indeed an option. However, requiring people to go through the multiple downloading and splicing process isn't very convenient. I mean, while I'm glad people enjoy my free clips, the main purpose of these clips is to advertise my videos, in the hopes that a few people will order them. If getting to see them is a bit complicated, not as many people will see them. So it's not a very good strategy for me, even if it would mean better-looking preview clips.

I understand your trepidation but I really think you have a lot less to worry about than other producers.

You distribute free preview clips, you show lots of stills from the video and you write a lengthy description of what is contained in the video. How many other producers do that? I can't really think of one.

Whatever you decide, I wish you luck. You always conduct your very well and are a valued member of the ticklin community.

Thank you, I really appreciate all that you're saying. However, I'm not convinced that I have less to worry. Its true that I do provide detailed descriptions, many samples pictures and preview clips. But they're not a perfect representation of what the actual videos are like. Close, but not quite enough.

Besides, I'm not really planning to offer previews for individual downloadable clips. Full video previews are enough stuff to have to deal with for me. Such previews contain scenes from most of my future downloadable clips anyway. Then again, who knows, maybe I'll change my mind eventually and offer smaller, more specific previews, assuming I can have the TickleTheater host them. It's not like I can afford to do it myself.

In any case, I can think of plenty of things that some people might complain about that have nothing to do with the samples I provide. Such people represent a very small percentage of the forum people, of course, but they can be very verbal. I've read the awful things some people have said about some of the other producers, producers whom I know are totally honest and offer great service. It's very scary for a total clip newbie like me. So I can't help but be somewhat apprehensive (make that very apprehensive).

 

[mart]

Thank you, that's very kind of you.



Man, you have no idea how many people have asked me that. Perfectly understandable, of course. Actually, I am currently working on converting my videos to downloadable clip form. It's going to take a while, especially since I still have two school weeks and 8 exams left, but I'll get there eventually. I still have a few technical issues to figure out as well.

Besides that, I have to admit that I'm a bit apprehensive about offering clips. It involves more potential problems than selling physical videos. Also, from what I've read on the tickling forums, there are some people out there that are rather harsh on most clips and the producers who sell them. A few are downright nasty. I can't say that the idea of having my work unfairly bashed in (as some other producers have experienced) is very appealing to me. I'm sure some of the negative comments are justified, but others are unfounded and gratuitous.

Frankly, I kinda wish we were back in the good old days of physical videos, before downloadable clips became the norm. But I'm realistic, and I know that I can't survive for very long if I don't start selling downloadable clips, even if it means getting some unpleasant feedback. Can't please everyone, after all.

I understand your predicament, but in this kind of business you have to take the rough with the smooth. I am one of the people who on odd occasions has made unflattering remarks about what I consider to be substandard work, but then again, I have come out in support of sites that I feel offer good work and service. And that is really what counts.

The best thing is to act the way Jeff does. I have not seen him get into defending his work when it is criticised. He just keeps quiet and lets other people do the talking for him - and many come out in his defence.

I think that if you continue to promote your site as you have been doing, with accurate descriptions, good previews and pictures, so that people can see exactly what they are getting, you should be able to weather the storm when it comes. It is those sites that provide little information, suggest that you are getting something fantastic and original, when in fact their lack of demonstrable info simply hides their unassuming models, run-of-the-mill ideas and inferior sound and picture quality that are going to get the most flack.

This is followed closely by unnavigable sites, obscure contact information and tardy replies to e-mails.

Obviously someone who promotes his site as vigourously as the TIB is going to take some flack - but then, he is pretty sure of his work because he makes and sells a lot of movies as a result - and no-one is questioning the quality of his work.

So go for it. You have a fine site and every chance of making a success of it.

 

[TiCkLeSoCkS1]

Great clip, love the sock tickling part!

 

[The Last Laugh]

I understand your predicament, but in this kind of business you have to take the rough with the smooth.

I realize that. I have to learn to accept it. But it doesn't make it any more pleasant.

Besides that, I'm not just worried about unfair criticism. I'm also worried about justified criticism when it comes to my clips. I don't have any problems with my physical videos. If someone doesn't like them, that's unfortunate, but I know they're decent products. But I'm not so sure about clips. No matter how convenient clips are, they remain inferior products. I personally don't like that format. But because of the way the market has evolved, I find myself more or less forced to sell clips to avoid having to close down.

Now, I will try to create the best clips I can. Just because I don't like clips doesn't mean I'm going to botch them. It's my work, after all. But this is new territory to me, and in any case there are serious limitations to what can be done with clips. So I'm worried that people will be disappointed, which is all the more frustrating considering I don't like clips and wish I could do without clips altogether.

I realize saying stuff like this may not be the wisest thing to do when you're a producer hoping to make decent sales, but I believe in being honest. I'm simply explaining how I feel. Besides, maybe I'm worrying for nothing. It's entirely possible my clips will be a success. I just don't know.

The best thing is to act the way Jeff does. I have not seen him get into defending his work when it is criticised. He just keeps quiet and lets other people do the talking for him - and many come out in his defence.

That's good advice, and I know it's what I should do myself. It's just that it's very hard not to say anything when you get feedback that you feel is totally off the mark. Besides, while Jeff wisely doesn't reply, I get the feeling that he's not in love with negative comments either. It still hurts, you know.

I think that if you continue to promote your site as you have been doing, with accurate descriptions, good previews and pictures, so that people can see exactly what they are getting, you should be able to weather the storm when it comes.

Thanks. I do try to be objective when advertising my videos. I avoid saying thing like they're the best on the market, that my models are the most ticklish or beautiful in existence, etc. After all, I know it's just not true. I don't like bragging, especially when I don't feel it's justified. Also, providing many samples and detailed descriptions is protection of some kind.