About Nerd Out
Nerd Out is your one stop shop for
all nerdy events! Gone are the days of having to search the web for all your
events. Now, all the information will be centrally located in one place, the
Nerd Out app. It's a safe place for adults and kids alike to discover nerd
inspired events in their local areas while also showcasing hundreds of events
from around the world. Moved to a new area? Going on vacation? Find nerd
events wherever you're located. Included is the ability to build your own
schedule, set alerts for events, and connect with friends.
Our Goal: Unite nerds around the
globe.
Why Should You Help?
I know being a nerd is an essential
part of my life, as I am sure it is in yours. That’s why Nerd Out is important.
This app is all about you! Nerd Out will not only help you discover and keep
track of events, it'll help you connect and make friends with fellow nerds. The
Nerd world is always growing. With all the new and interesting events out there
it's hard to keep track! I need your help to fund this!
Why is There a Need for This App?
Have you ever tried to find information on nerdy events? I'm sure you have. There's bits and bobs scattered everywhere (ie. Facebook, websites, twitter). But nothing centrally located. From the extensive research I've done,
there is no other app or website like Nerd Out. This will be a one of a kind
tool for you to use globally. It will also be available as a FREE app! Yep, that's right
FREE!
Do You Have an Event?
Submitting your event to the app is
free! Submissions will be taken by email until the app is completed. Events
must be public events (ie. not your grandmother's birthday party) and be nerd
related (ie. Pop culture related, comic books, TV shows, films, etc.)
nerdoutapp@gmail.com
Nerd Out Cares About Your Security!
Did you know we have safety features build into Nerd Out? With our app there will be the ability to share your schedule with your friends. This will work by the use of codes generated by the app. If I want to share my schedule with a friend, all I have to do is select the 'add friend' option and the app will generate a code for you. Text the code to your friend and you're all set and connected! That code will only last 24 hours.
Additionally, there will be a verification process for events submitted to the app. I'm sure some of you have heard of Dashcon, well our verification process is to weed out anything of that sort. We aim to do our best to bring you the best of nerd events.
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Where is the Money Going?
The money will be used to create a
beta version of the app. Funds raised will be used to pay the developers coding
the app. Once a beta version is up and running, the money generated from ad
revenue (ads will be placed at the bottom of the app) will be used for further versions of
the app. All ads featured will be nerd related. Some of the money raised is
allotted for perks such as t-shirts and other nerd-tastic souvenirs.
Would You Like to Advertise on Nerd Out?
Ads will be placed at the bottom of the app. All ads featured must be nerd related. Make sure to check out the Clone Club and Bruce Wayne Perks for deals on ad space! They are one time only deals for the campaign. First come first served.
Why 10k?
Why has the goal changed? I'm going with another company that has worked out a better deal. It's smaller company that I'm going to work one on one with. I will also now be doing some of the coding myself as I've had friends that reached out to help show me how.
I've spoken to seasoned app
developers about Nerd Out and they estimate it will take $25-27k. This includes the development, design, and marketing costs.The other $3k
is to provide perks to supporters like you.
What Happens After the App is Funded?
I'll get to work with the developers
building the app. It will take a few months for it to be developed, coded,
and tested. I hope to have it by late fall or early winter. The beta version
will be iPhone only, with android to follow. The reasoning is because iPhone
apps are less expensive to code. Supporters will be invited to participate in
the development process through a series of feedback surveys and
questionnaires. As a supporter, your input will help to shape the development
of the product after this campaign finishes. So you, as a supporter, can
influence the Nerd Out experience. I'll also begin to take submissions for
events at this time as well.
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The Team (Me, myself, and I)
My name is Michelle Jensen, or Elle,
as some of you may know me from my blog Your
Friend Elle. Yes, my secret identity is out! I’m a blogger, a fangirl, a
cosplayer, and, most importantly, a nerd. I am also the creator of this new
app, Nerd Out. How did I come up with the idea? I was getting flustered organizing
and tracking all the dates for different events, and it hit me! What I needed
was a one-stop shop to help me keep organized, and Nerd Out was born! *BOOM*
My first love is and will always be Disney;
I'm a Disney dork! My first official fandom was Buffy, though to be honest, in
those days I don't think we even had the word 'fandom'. From there I went on to
be a Whovian, Sherlockian, Oncer, Clone Club-er, and adding more all the time!
What Do You Get for Your Money?
Besides being part of creating an
awesome app, there’s all kinds of great stuff! We've got party tickets,
t-shirts (mens & womens), and much more! See the official artwork just below done by http://amandacorbettart.com/. Artwork available as group or separate characters.
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Still not sure? I'll be making
appearances at SDCC so feel free to ask me as many questions as you may have. I'll be on the Jet Set Nerd panel on Thursday, July 9th. Other appearances posted on the updates page.
SDCC Panel Jet Set Nerds! (update)
Thursday, July 9th, I was honored to be a part of the Jet Set Nerds panel were I was able to share with the Comic Con community the Nerd Out App! If any of you have attended Comic Con you've probably used their app to navigate the many marvelous panels they have to showcase. Nerd Out will be similar in design, however we'll be focusing on events 365 days a year worldwide! So no matter where you are, you can find events near you! As a note, the app will not feature panels already listed in the Comic Con app, or other convention's panels. We will be bringing you localized events instead.
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Please note that Nerd Out is not
affiliated with San Diego Comic Con International.
Other Ways to Support
Everyone is nerdy about something, so
please tweet, post, reddit, and email to get the word out and help produce the
greatest nerd app ever!
Share the campaign URL, http://igg.me/at/nerdoutapp
Tweet your support on Twitter, post
your support on Facebook, use Instagram, Google Plus, Reddit, raven, TARDIS
phone, owl, bat signal....
Follow @nerdoutapp for updates.
Please use the #NerdOutApp hashtag in
your tweets to create awareness and to generate buzz around the campaign.
Please use all the sharing options
Indiegogo has to offer. Let's Nerd Out together.
https://twitter.com/nerdoutapphttps://www.facebook.com/Nerdoutapp
https://instagram.com/nerdoutapp
Questions? Feel free to email me at nerdoutapp@gmail.com
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Video Credits
Directed & Written by: Michelle Jensen
Cinematography by: Michaela Dehning & Breanna Sheridan
Sound Mixed by: Cory Yee
Cast
(in order of appearance)