--- title: Radiohead and crowdsourced video image: https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601434683-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f4de4471970b-250wi.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/2010/10/radiohead_video.html#maincontent) [ «  View All Posts ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog) # Radiohead and crowdsourced video October 6th, 2010 1 min read By [David Meerman Scott](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/author/david-meerman-scott) ![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601434683-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f4de4471970b-250wi.jpg?width=250&height=35&name=6a00d83451f23a69e20133f4de4471970b-250wi.jpg) [![Radiohead](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601434683-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f4de4471970b-250wi.jpg "Radiohead")](http://freshspot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f4de4471970b-pi) In August 2009 a group of over 80 [Radiohead](http://www.radiohead.com/deadairspace/) fans descended on the Výstavištĕ Holešovice Exhibition Hall in Prague on a mission to capture the band playing live using as many different video camera angles as possible. Most used inexpensive [Flip Video](https://www.webinknow.com/2009/05/a-flip-video-camera-in-every-marketers-and-customers-pocket.html) cameras and the 50 or so camera angles were edited into one seamless two-hour concert video. The band lent support by providing digital masters of the audio track for the entire concert. The result is stunning. Check out the trailer. [Widescreen here.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWVqeH0Dja4) **This crowdsourced project shows that fans will support you if you let them. ** [Here is the complete concert video.](http://radiohead-prague.nataly.fr/Main.html) Last week I spoke about this project to a professional cameraman. He was hostile the idea. He said the video would be shaky. That amateurs can’t do it right. He told me without a proper setup with booms and cranes it won’t look good. Last I checked, Radiohead was doing just fine thank you. And this project cost them nothing and gained more exposure for the band. (I’d like to try this sometime duding one of my speeches…) [ David Meerman Scott ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/author/david-meerman-scott) David Meerman Scott is a business growth strategist, advisor to clever entrepreneurs who are building emerging companies, and the international bestselling author of a dozen books published in 30 languages. David’s high-energy keynote presentations, masterclasses, and virtual events educate, energize, and inspire. Connect: [mailto:david@freshspot.com](mailto:david@freshspot.com) Topics: [ Rock Band Web Sites ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/topic/rock-band-web-sites) [ Case Studies ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/topic/case-studies) [ Crowdsource ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/topic/crowdsource) Don't forget to share this post: ## Related Articles [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DMS%20Sphere.jpg?width=1500&height=1125&name=DMS%20Sphere.jpg) ### Dead & Company at Sphere Las Vegas July 22nd, 2024|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/dead-company-at-sphere-las-vegas) [![Ticketmaster lusting for Bruce Spreensteen tickets](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Springsteen%20tix%20after.jpg?width=2132&height=1638&name=Springsteen%20tix%20after.jpg) ### Bruce Springsteen and Ticketmaster Anger Fans with AI Dynamic Pricing Fiasco July 25th, 2022|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/bruce-springsteen-and-ticketmaster-anger-fans-with-ai-dynamic-pricing-fiasco) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hubfs/Merch%20table.jpg) ### Real and Perceived Scarcity as a Marketing Strategy October 26th, 2021|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/real-and-perceived-scarcity-as-a-marketing-strategy) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hubfs/shutterstock_503377519.jpg) ### The Incredible Power of a Simple Gift April 28th, 2021|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/the-incredible-power-of-a-simple-gift) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hubfs/marketing%20wisdom%20from%20Kpop.jpeg) ### What Every Marketer Can Learn From K-Pop March 24th, 2021|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/what-every-marketer-can-learn-from-k-pop) [![American Utopia](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hubfs/American%20Utopia.jpg) ### Fandom at Its Finest: American Utopia on Broadway October 4th, 2019|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/david-byrnes-american-utopia-broadway-gloriously-hopeful) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1605468660-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20192abd51d07970d-250wi.jpg) ### Building a fan base one download at a time July 2nd, 2013|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/2013/07/building-a-fan-base-one-download-at-a-time.html) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1604652642-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e2017ee5bdb73e970d-120wi.jpg) ### Full video of my Inbound 2012 keynote featuring Cyndi Lauper November 29th, 2012|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/2012/11/full-video-of-my-inbound-2012-keynote-featuring-cyndi-lauper.html) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601711918-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e2017c31d4aec6970b-800wi.jpg) ### Entrenched music business hates free content (again) & blasts Amanda Palmer September 13th, 2012|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/2012/09/entrenched-music-business-hates-free-content-again-blasting-amanda-palmer.html) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1604629057-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20163069a0bf8970d-320wi.jpg) ### Who do you compare yourself to? 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