Campus Men (R) is Casting College Weightlifters
We are looking for several physically fit guys who can speak pre-written scripted dialogue in our informative videos for our Campus Men Exercise Database.
Personal Trainer Certification not required. No on-camera experience required.
Benefits to You...
- Get respected as an authority in fitness
- Build a nationwide following
- Earn Money
- Add to your resume
We offer a 600+ strength training exercise database and need you to appear in our videos - that explain details about each exercise.
You'll be earning cash while helping young people who want to build their muscles.
...while building fame for yourself.
This is your chance to show off your elite skills, become a trusted authority and possibly launch a fitness training career.
What is a Spokesmodel?
A Campus Men Spokesmodel is a male college student who is knowledgeable about strength training and appears in informative “Exercise Videos”, following pre-written scripts.
Here is what is different with our program: You do not actually perform the exercise movement in our videos. Animations show the actual exercise movement. We need you to speak dialogue that introduces these animations. You can view a demo video.
Are You Qualified?
You are qualified if...
You are a college student who is very knowledgeable about weightlifting.
You can memorize scripted dialogue. (we provide)
You live in the US or Canada.
You are physically-fit.
You do not need to be a certified Personal Trainer.
You live within driving distance of one of the 15 campuses we will visit.*
How Our Production Works
Our exercise database contains more than 600 exercises, categorized into 12 muscle groups. Our production process involves two phases: Phase One involves audio-only clips for each exercise. Phase Two involves professional-grade video footage.
Once accepted into our program, we assign a batch of 40-70 exercises categorized in a single muscle group to you.
Phase One
Our first phase involves audio-only recordings. These audio recordings will be combined with video footage that will later be filmed.
During phase 1, We will ship a written "script" for each exercise in your assigned muscle group, along with a professional microphone and a sound dampening box (to help eliminate background noise). Each script is approximately 20 seconds of dialogue. The dialogue discusses 1) what makes the exercise different from others and 2) ways some people do the exercise incorrectly. You record this wording on your own, from your home, using the microphone we shipped you.
An example of a script is below.
The below dialogue is for the exercise, “Reverse Grip Machine Lat Pulldown” and is one of 67 scripts that will be recorded by the SpokesModel who will be assigned all Back exercises.
Clip | Dialogue | Word Count |
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Clip A (Intro) | “We are going to show you how to do a Reverse Grip Machine Lat Pulldown properly.” | 16 |
Pause | Separate the clips with a 2-second pause between clips | |
Clip B (Differentiation) | “This variation of a Pulldown differs from other pulldowns in that it employs the biceps as well as the outer-lats in a machine setting in order to maximize weightload and effectiveness.” | 54 |
You record this dialogue in a quiet area indoors using the soundbox and microphone we provide. You should be able to finish all clips in a single afternoon (a total of approx. 20 minutes of audio).
Phase Two
Once you have recorded all the audio-only dialogue for your assigned batch of exercises, we move onto Phase 2. We invite you to attend our shoot, where all video footage is created.
Phase 2 involves professional-quality video footage of you that we film with our cameras. You speak during this footage, but we do the filming. Remember, you will not perform any exercise. We use animations for that!
At the professional shoot, you will sign a model release and receive a check for phase 1 and phase 2. Please note you do not receive payment for the phase 1 files until you show up for the phase 2 shoot. We do not use any recorded files until you receive payment from us.
After your shoot, we edit all the audio and video clips together, along with animations of the exercise movement to create superior quality exercise videos.
Locations of Phase Two Video Shoots
Shoots are Held Near These 15 Possible Locations*
- Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
- Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
- Texas A&M University - College Station (College Station, TX)
- University of Florida (Gainesville, FL)
- Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
- Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN)
- Pennsylvania State University - University Park (University Park, PA)
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Champaign, IL)
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor, MI)
- University of Wisconsin - Madison (Madison, WI)
- Purdue University - West Lafayette (West Lafayette, IN)
- Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
- University of Missouri - Columbia (Columbia, MO)
- Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS)
* If you do not live near these cities, Contact Us before proceeding.
What Will You Wear?
For different video clips, spokesmodels wear either a shirt displaying the Campus Men™ logo or are shitless and wear shorts displaying our logo. You can choose to wear a golf shirt, tank top or "Under Armour" style sleeveless shirt. You get to take this shirt home with you. Check out footage with an orange background in our demo video to see examples of what clips you will appear in.
Benefits To You
Build a Nationwide Following
You can build a following through your relationship with us. We want new weightlifters to come to our site, thinking "[Your name] really knows his stuff."
Video Shoots Are Fun
Imagine being part of a professional video shoot: professional lights and microphones, working with a pro hair stylist and video camera operators, all while showing off your elite skills. The result will be excellent-quality videos which are viewed by students across the USA and help you build your credibility as an "authority" in fitness. Hear what students say about participating in our shoots.
Looking Good
You will look good and sound professional in our videos. Afterward, your parents, friends and everyone on campus can watch your professional-quality videos online. Potential employers should be impressed, too.
Free Pro Headshot
During the shoot, you will receive a free professional headshot photo that you can use anywhere and on any site.
Get Started Today!
To be considered for appearance in our videos and earning money, click “Become a Spokesmodel” after Registering. Then, detail your weightlifting experience by adding a "Interest" page (Example).
We will ask you to make one short sample audio recording, following this example script. Then send the audio file to: Vicky Phipps at the email address below:
Our spokemodels for exercises have different requirements than other spokesmodels. Spokemodels for exercises are not required to use our Self-Publishing Tool (mentioned elsewhere on this site). All exercises have been pre-written and we do not need Spokemodels for Exercises to have writing skills.
Sign Me Up! Ask a Question View Example ExerciseTo read more details on our program, click on the detail categories below on this page.
More Details!
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Our Process
When we create a professional video, there is a lot more preparation than you may be accustomed to when shooting your own videos with your phone! Preparing for a professional video shoot involves planning and memorizing, not just an ability to move. We don't just show up and press the record button.
This is because video editing time is costly. The more organized a shoot, the less "takes," mistakes, starts and stops will be needed. Less time will be needed in the editing studio.
Plus, with pre-planning, we can edit and publish your videos faster. Being organized also makes the resulting video shorter and more watchable.
We Film Multiple Exercises Per Spokesmodel/Per Shoot
It takes time to set up cameras, microphones and lights. Locations must be secured. We need to complete a minimum number of videos each time equipment is unloaded and set-up.
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Payment Rates
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You will not demonstrate exercises
Actual mechanics of the exercise is shown through animations and a voiceover (audio track).
Your speaking parts will be performed in front of a wall - not in a gym.
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Filming Location
Your speaking parts will not be filmed in a gym. Phase two speaking parts will be performed in front of a wall/backdrop.
Additional Terms
- You must be a resident of the USA or Canada to participate in a video shoot.
- If you are under 18, your parents will need to give us written permission before you can be invited to a video shoot.
- There is no cost to you for participating in our shoots. If you need to travel, we cover travel costs and meals.
- You agree not to publish the video (or text for your topic) created during or for your shoot on Youtube, Facebook or any other website. All exercise videos must only appear on the Campus Men Youtube Channel. You can, however, film and publish your own "behind the scenes" footage concerning your shoot experience, provided Campus Men appears in the title of all videos.
- You cannot use anonymous names or fake names.
- When creating a profile on the site, you must use your real name and upload an Avatar image that shows your face. Submitting our registration form creates a publicly available profile page.
- There is no guarantee you will be invited to a video shoot. It is up to our sole discretion as to who we invite to our shoots.