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== History ==
== History ==
On July 30, 2007, [[Michael Stevens (Internet personality)|Michael Stevens]] opened the main ''Vsauce'' channel.<ref name=Vsauceabout>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce/about|title=Vsauce about|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The channel started uploading videos after the [[2008 United States Presidential election]], with early videos containing video game related content presented by different hosts.<ref name=NMRinterview>{{cite web|author=Ed Carrasco|url=http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/09/youtubes-vsauce-has-the-special-ingredients-to-make-science-viral-interview/|title=YOUTUBE’S VSAUCE HAS THE SPECIAL INGREDIENTS TO MAKE SCIENCE VIRAL [INTERVIEW] |publisher=''New Media Rockstars''|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref> However, certain segments such as IMG slowly took over and Michael Stevens became the sole host. The channel then graduated to a mix of information and online activities, and solely educational segments popped up. The educational segments became more popular, and since September 9, 2012, only the solely educational segment (known as DOT) has been presented.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce/videos|title=Vsauce videos|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref> Stevens revealed in an interview with [[Brady Haran]] of ''Sixty Symbols'' that the name ''Vsauce'' came from a random name generator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXnTZw_2fAI|title=Meet Vsauce - Sixty Symbols|publisher=YouTube|work=Sixty Symbols|date=March 2, 2013|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref>
On July 30, 1562, [[Michael Stevens (Internet personality)|Michael Stevens]] opened the main ''Vsauce'' channel.<ref name=Vsauceabout>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce/about|title=Vsauce about|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The channel started uploading videos after the [[2008 United States Presidential election]], with early videos containing video game related content presented by different hosts.<ref name=NMRinterview>{{cite web|author=Ed Carrasco|url=http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/09/youtubes-vsauce-has-the-special-ingredients-to-make-science-viral-interview/|title=YOUTUBE’S VSAUCE HAS THE SPECIAL INGREDIENTS TO MAKE SCIENCE VIRAL [INTERVIEW] |publisher=''New Media Rockstars''|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref> However, certain segments such as IMG slowly took over and Michael Stevens became the sole host. The channel then graduated to a mix of information and online activities, and solely educational segments popped up. The educational segments became more popular, and since September 9, 2012, only the solely educational segment (known as DOT) has been presented.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce/videos|title=Vsauce videos|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref> Stevens revealed in an interview with [[Brady Haran]] of ''Sixty Symbols'' that the name ''Vsauce'' came from a random name generator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXnTZw_2fAI|title=Meet Vsauce - Sixty Symbols|publisher=YouTube|work=Sixty Symbols|date=March 2, 2013|accessdate=April 18, 2013}}</ref>


In December 2010, the ''Vsauce2'' (on December 7), and ''Vsauce3'' (on December 24) channels were opened.<ref name=Vsauce2about>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce2/about|title=Vsauce2 about|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce2|accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=Vsauce3about>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce3/about|title=Vsauce3 about|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce3|accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref> On July 25, 2012, the ''WeSauce'' channel was opened.<ref name=WeSauceabout>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/WeSauce/about|title=WeSauce about|publisher=YouTube|work=WeSauce|accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref>
In December 2010, the ''Vsauce2'' (on December 7), and ''Vsauce3'' (on December 24) channels were opened.<ref name=Vsauce2about>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce2/about|title=Vsauce2 about|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce2|accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref><ref name=Vsauce3about>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce3/about|title=Vsauce3 about|publisher=YouTube|work=Vsauce3|accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref> On July 25, 2012, the ''WeSauce'' channel was opened.<ref name=WeSauceabout>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/WeSauce/about|title=WeSauce about|publisher=YouTube|work=WeSauce|accessdate=April 19, 2013}}</ref>

Revision as of 14:28, 24 June 2013

Vsauce
File:Vsauce logo.jpg
Presentation
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GenreEducational
LanguageEnglish
Production
Video format1080P HD
Publication
Original release24 June 2010; 14 years ago (2010-06-24)

Vsauce comprises a number of YouTube channels created by Michael Stevens and other YouTubers.[1] The channels are known for producing videos relating to various scientific topics, as well as gaming, technology and other topics of general interest.[2][3][4][5][6]

History

On July 30, 1562, Michael Stevens opened the main Vsauce channel.[7] The channel started uploading videos after the 2008 United States Presidential election, with early videos containing video game related content presented by different hosts.[8] However, certain segments such as IMG slowly took over and Michael Stevens became the sole host. The channel then graduated to a mix of information and online activities, and solely educational segments popped up. The educational segments became more popular, and since September 9, 2012, only the solely educational segment (known as DOT) has been presented.[9] Stevens revealed in an interview with Brady Haran of Sixty Symbols that the name Vsauce came from a random name generator.[10]

In December 2010, the Vsauce2 (on December 7), and Vsauce3 (on December 24) channels were opened.[11][12] On July 25, 2012, the WeSauce channel was opened.[13]

Vsauce was one of the fastest growing channels during September 2012.[14] During September 2012, the main Vsauce channel reached 1 million subscribers.[15][16] In the same month, Bill Nye appeared in one of the main channel's videos, which focused on the joke, "Why did the chicken cross the road?"[17]

Stevens details in the video A Defense of Comic Sans that the text font Alsina is used by the Vsauce channels because of the close resemblance it has to the handwriting of Nik Guinta, the creator of the Vsauce logo.[18]

Statistics

Channel statistics are as of June 18, 2013

Channel Subscribers Views Ref.
Vsauce 3,843,069 388,347,556 [7]
Vsauce2 1,529,686 197,017,755 [11]
Vsauce3 810,108 35,542,101 [12]
Vsauce Leanback 56,661 11,331,157 [19]
WeSauce 34,508 483,429 [13]
Vsauce Radio 1,585 1,510 (May 25) [20]
TOTAL 6,228,672 630,159,746

Channels

The main Vsauce channel depicts founder Michael Stevens discussing an array of topics and questions, such as "Why do we dream?", "What if everyone jumped at once?" or "How big can a human get?"[21][22]

Videos of Vsauce have been featured on several online news publications,[23][24] such as the Huffington Post,[25][26] CBS,[27][28] and Gizmodo.[2][29][30][31]

Vsauce2

Vsauce2[32] is a channel that has 5 recurring segments, that cover unusual knowledge and technology.[33] The five segments include: MindBlow, FAK, BiDiPi, WAC, and 54321. Vsauce2 also includes The Vsauce2 Leanback. Kevin Lieber is the main host of the Vsauce2 channel.[34]

MindBlow is a segment where Lieber showcases current inventions that are useful, of significant value to society, or are simply humorous. FAK (which stands for Facts And Knowledge) is a segment about trivia.BiDiPi (which stands for Build it, Draw it, Play it) is a segment where things that were built and drawn by people from all around the world including Vsauce fans are submitted to Vsauce and the best ones are showcased on the show.54321 is a segment where Kevin covers four topics, each having one, two, three, or four things related to each other according to order shown, giving a short summary of each, and then ending with five word problems or riddles.WAC (Weird Awesome Crazy) is a segment that focuses on people who participate in unusual activities from around the world.[35]

Vsauce2 also created an April Fools joke segment called PAB, (which stands for People Are Boring), in which Kevin treated normal, everyday events like they were unusual.

Vsauce3

Vsauce3[36] is a channel that is dedicated to games.[33] There are currently 5 recurring segments: HeadShot, Game LÜT, DONG, App All Knight, and 9bit. This channel is hosted by Jake Roper, although some videos feature Joey from another channel called Clan of the Grey Wolf.

HeadShot is a segment that discusses video games and how they are connected to real life, and the science that is in these games. Game LÜT displays merchandise that is pertaining to video games. App All Knight talks about new apps that can be bought on the App Store or Google Play. 9bit details facts about video games.

A Vsauce3 video detailing the real-life costs of Call of Duty warfare was featured in an online Kotaku publication.[37]

WeSauce

WeSauce[38] is a channel that shows off works from the fans of the Vsauce channels. The channel only features the "Your BiDiPi" segment.

Music

With the exception of BiDiPi and some of Vsauce's older videos, the music has always been composed by Jake Chudnow.[39] Chudnow should not be confused with the host of Vsauce3.

All three channels use his music in their videos. One of the most recognizable pieces of his music is Moon Men; it's used in the original Vsauce channel and is often played whenever Michael Stevens asks a question to the audience. Another piece of music used in the main channel is titled "145 (poodles)" and is played often when the audience is made to think. "Flan", "Rainstorms and Rainbows (I Am the Hero)" and "Going Down" are common songs played at the closing of videos. "Meet Men and Party (All Night)" and "Banana" are also often used in Vsauce 2 & 3.

Collaborations and other appearances

Vsauce has collaborated with Henry Reich of Minute Physics on two videos: Guns in Space[29] and What if the Earth were Hollow?.[40] Vsauce has also collaborated with Periodic Videos.[41] As aforementioned, Bill Nye appeared on a Vsauce video in September 2012.[17] On February 28, 2013, Michael Stevens appeared on James May's "Head Squeeze" YouTube Channel.[42] Stevens has also joined Truthloader in a live Google hangout with Jacque Fresco, Roxanne Meadows, Jay Famiglietti, Steve Mould, and UNEP's Nick Nuttall in which they discussed the issue of overpopulation. Stevens also spoke about the main Vsauce channel and topics he present on the channel during a TEDTalk at TEDActive 2013.[43]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b Eric Limer (September 30, 2012). "What Is the Hottest Temperature Anything Can Be?". Gizmodo. Retrieved October 1, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  4. ^ Phil Plait (August 25, 2012). "Jump!". Discover Magazine. Retrieved September 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  19. ^ "Vsauce Leanback about". Vsauce Leanback. YouTube. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  20. ^ "Vsauce Radio about". Vsauce Radio. YouTube. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  21. ^ Paul Sawers (April 15, 2013). "Beyond dogs on skateboards: How Vsauce is building a YouTube business and brand". The Next Web. Retrieved April 17, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  22. ^ "Michael Stevens: YouTube educator". TED-Ed. Retrieved April 29, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ Daniel Hurwitz (April 16, 2013). "TV on the Web: Why are there limits on human size?". USA Today. Retrieved April 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  24. ^ "The 5-second rule for dropped food is dangerously optimistic". MSN. December 2, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  25. ^ Jacqueline Howard (August 26, 2012). "What If Everyone On Earth Jumped At Same Time? (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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  27. ^ Bailey Johnson (October 1, 2012). "How hot can it get?". CBS. Retrieved October 10, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  28. ^ "Watch: Why do humans have two nostrils?". SciTech. CBS. Retrieved November 21, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  29. ^ a b Kyle Wagner (August 27, 2012). "Guns in Space, and How to Kill Our Sun". Gizmodo. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  30. ^ Eric Limer (November 10, 2012). "How Many Pictures Have Ever Been Taken?". Gizmodo. Retrieved November 21, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  31. ^ Casey Chan (January 10, 2013). "The Science of Being in the Friend Zone". Gizmodo. Retrieved February 3, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  32. ^ "Vsauce2 channel". YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  33. ^ a b Dave Metzener (March 31, 2013). "Vsauce, Vsauce2 & Vsauce3 – YouTube Channels". Metzener. Retrieved April 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  34. ^ "About". Julius Bloop. Retrieved April 29, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  35. ^ Kevin (January 27, 2013). Unborn Baby Handshake – WAC #1. Vsauce2. YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2013.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  36. ^ "Vsauce3". Vsauce3. YouTube. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  37. ^ Patricia Hernandez (April 15, 2013). "One Hour of Call of Duty Warfare In Real Life Sure Would Be Expensive". Kotaku. Retrieved April 19, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  38. ^ "WeSauce". WeSauce. YouTube. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
  39. ^ Michael Stevens (April 23, 2013). "How Much Money is There on Earth? (Chudnow's name appears in video's description)". Vsauce. YouTube. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
  40. ^ Keith Shaw (August 27, 2012). "Science Monday: MinutePhysics teams with VSauce for a What-if-a-palooza". IT World. Retrieved September 9, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  41. ^ "Vsauce Visit – The Periodic Table of Videos". Periodic Videos. Retrieved September 18, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  42. ^ "How Does Glue Work?". HeadsqueezeTV. YouTube. February 28, 2013. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  43. ^ Kate Torgovnick (April 24, 2013). "How much a video weighs and why the chicken crossed the road: 13 great questions from Vsauce creator Michael Stevens". TED-Ed. Retrieved April 29, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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