Noodle Education Seeks Ad Photos and Captions  

from dkoetke Aug 18, 2:11pm

Thanks for the submission miguelsil. This photo is intriguing. Please provide the cost and release information as well. I think the caption could be a more succinct while also revealing a bit more about the subject of the photograph. This picture makes me want to know more but the caption is a little flat. This is a good start.

from guru Aug 18, 6:44pm

Caption: There are 159 medical schools in the US. Only 29 of which award a DO degree.

from dkoetke Aug 19, 12:18am

I think this photo might deserve a caption that is as mysterious and irreverent as the photo itself... rather than a straight up factoid.

from miguelstil Aug 19, 2:35am

@dkoetke - I'll think of something irreverent :) As for the price, if you select it as a winner, it's yours free of charge. I took it during a carnival in Germany - I am no longer sure which year.

from Prova Aug 27, 1:29pm

Caption:Medical school costs $160,000. Tagline: Celebrate, you found the right financial advisor

from dkoetke Aug 18, 2:13pm

You've got the concept right on this one, but the photo and caption are a little too bland. A caption like this one would warrant a photo that's just as visceral.

from miguelstil Aug 19, 2:38am

So the caption works with a stronger image? I'll submit one later today.

from dkoetke Aug 23, 1:38pm

This is a cute image, but maybe too "cutesy," and the caption is too general. I just don't think this cute animal theme is the direction that this client wants to go in. Thanks for your contribution, though!

from dkoetke Aug 18, 2:15pm

This is a good example of thinking outside the box. The photo is on the right track. The caption needs a little more thought though. Keep them coming!

from guru Aug 18, 6:45pm

[caption]: Neighbors threatening to burn your "music studio?" Find the right music school

from dkoetke Aug 19, 12:13am

That's a MUCH better caption and is working with the photo well.

from miguelstil Aug 19, 2:37am

@guru - thanks for the help. :) @dkoetke - if you like the caption suggested by Guru, I'll move on and submit other pictures today.

from dkoetke Aug 20, 9:14am

Thanks Miguelstil. Looking forward to seeing more.

from philbo Aug 19, 8:26am

Opps! The Tag line should read at the bottom "Find the Most Challenging Universities"

from dkoetke Aug 23, 1:49pm

This is nice, though I think the metaphor of mountain climbing as challenge is too overused. Seems to speak more of physical accomplishment than searching for the right educational “fit.” Overall too generic and non-specific to the goals of the client.

from philbo Sep 4, 11:12am

The guy in this image is doing a little more than mountain climbing in my view. Of course the average college student has an IQ of about 100, so one cannot expect any ethereal mental and emotional exploration it is true. To be honest I was not making the effort to win this contest, I have other priorities, I just submitted early to help get you some creativity going.

from Prova Aug 27, 12:59pm

How about this caption: Not all psychology courses teach the same methods. Find the right psychology school.

from Prova Aug 27, 1:00pm

Caption: love to understand? Find the right psychology school

from dkoetke Aug 23, 1:52pm

This is similar to #13, but better in that it more specifically addresses one of the possible Noodle searches. Still a little too generic, though. Needs more of a surprise or "hook" to the image-caption relationship.

from dkoetke Aug 23, 2:07pm

This one is way too general, and the image has that overly slick, characterless stock photo look to it.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:16pm

The image is good. The tagline needs tweaking. The caption doesn't work at all. Maybe something about how early art education improves later performance? Something like that.

from Prova Aug 27, 1:25pm

caption: Students with 4 years of art instruction score 85 points higher on their SAT (Collegeboard, the U.S. association of schools). Find the right preschool.

from Prova Aug 27, 1:26pm

caption: Help your child succeed. find the right preschool.

from miguelstil Aug 28, 4:59am

Thank you so much for the feedback and help, David. Unfortunately, I was not able to reply in time, as I was out of town for the past days.

from Prova Aug 27, 1:09pm

How about: Tony Hawk went pro at 14. Find the right sports camp.

from dkoetke Aug 20, 2:28pm

This is a good one—definitely on the right track. The photo is eye-catching and amusing, and has a clarity and simplicity that works well for this project. The caption, even though it’s not a statistic or factoid, is still clever and funny and works well with the photo (though do you mean for “rocket surgery” to be a mash up of “rocket science” and “brain surgery”? If so, I think that may be one conceptual step too many—“rocket science” will work just fine here).

from MettaMedia Aug 20, 3:37pm

Thank you kindly for your comment. You guessed right about the mash-up, perhaps I did take one conceptual step too far. -- My rational: According to www.doubletongued.org Rocket Surgery is often used jocularly in negative construction. Meaning: a task requiring intelligence or higher education; a difficult undertaking. I thought it might require the viewer to have double take when reading, enabling more time for the ad to make a mark in the viewer's memory. Would you like me to re-submit with "Rocket science" instead?

from dkoetke Aug 20, 4:08pm

Nah, leave it up there. It's kind of growing on me. If we decide later that we want to simplify it, that's a quick change, but in the meantime we'll keep it like it is as an option.

from Prova Aug 27, 1:20pm

What about: Send your child to the moon

from MettaMedia Aug 28, 7:42am

Nice :P

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:18pm

from MettaMedia Aug 24, 4:39pm

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from hidef Aug 21, 7:22pm

tagline: Find the right college.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:22pm

The caption's not bad, but needs a totally different image. An image of actual college students sleeping would be good, but it would still need to be eye-catching.

from Prova Aug 24, 6:11pm

[caption] Only 4 Carillion schools in California Find the right school...

from Prova Aug 24, 6:13pm

[caption] Only 5 carillon's in California. Find the right music teacher.

from dkoetke Aug 20, 2:39pm

This is a cute idea, though maybe too cute with the baby picture. Could work with a funny photo of an adult with a crazy hair situation if you feel like doing a little more photo searching.

from InBlume Aug 24, 2:17pm

I added 2 more versions with adults. thanks for the feedback! T

from dkoetke Aug 21, 12:40pm

I like the concept. Would love to see more entries like this for other educational disciplines as well.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:13pm

This one is good. The caption and image work well together. The fact is specific to a particular university and would appeal to a prospective student for whom sports is an important factor in choosing a college.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:38pm

I see that you've contributed quite a bit! Thanks for your effort. You've done a better job than most in finding really eye-catching photos. In general, though, your captions need some work. Here are some motivations to keep in mind when creating captions: "Hmm, I hadn't really thought about going to an X School. Maybe I should" "I'm interested in X. I should find a school that fits me" "Deciding among all these X schools is tough, and it matters. I need some help"

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:47pm

Having said that, though, this one's not too bad as is. I'll go through your other submissions and let you know where I think a new caption would help.

from MettaMedia Aug 24, 3:19pm

Thank you for your positive feedback. The research for your contest has been a lot of fun, and actually quite educational. I hope to have enough time to get a few more in before the ending of the contest. Thanks again for your comments and consideration.

from MettaMedia Aug 24, 3:19pm

Thank you for your positive feedback. The research for your contest has been a lot of fun, and actually quite educational. I hope to have enough time to get a few more in before the ending of the contest. Thanks again for your comments and consideration.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:50pm

Funny picture. A better caption's needed. Maybe some statistic about the value of a preschool education?

from MettaMedia Aug 28, 7:53am

- Children who attend preschool are better prepared to enter kindergarten, both academically and socially.

from MettaMedia Aug 28, 8:05am

Unwind from the daily grind.

from muxa Aug 24, 7:38am

The Gold Fish could realise your dreams Find the right bussiness school

from MettaMedia Aug 24, 5:31pm

should say find the right college.

from dkoetke Aug 20, 4:01pm

I'm kind of on the fence about this one—interesting factoid, definitely, and dental school is a good subcategory that shows the breadth of what can be searched on Noodle, but overall maybe it’s too creepy. Could work with another photo perhaps? Maybe just an empty dentist’s chair, which would imply the electric chair without actually showing it. Or an old photo of a dentist at work from around the turn of the century. Give it a shot if you feel like doing more searching.

from MettaMedia Aug 20, 4:04pm

thanks for your consideration, feedback and direction, I will definitely give this another go.

from CPStudioAZ Aug 20, 4:46pm

I own full rights to this picture since I took it myself while I was in Germany in 2007.

from muxa Aug 24, 7:41am

There's a storm raging in your mind all the time? Find the right college

from muxa Aug 24, 7:40am

Freedom for your eggo Find the right meditation course

from muxa Aug 24, 7:39am

a mute sonata Find the right music lessons

from muxa Aug 24, 7:38am

Escapology inside you Find the right college

from muxa Aug 24, 7:37am

Keep your bulb lit Find the right college

from muxa Aug 24, 7:33am

Protector Of Steampunk Find the right artcraft class

from CPStudioAZ Aug 24, 2:43pm

canon digital camera mini admin.moguling

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:00pm

Caption: Changing Careers? Find the right course to accelerate your next career at Noodle.org

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:02pm

Caption: Frustrated that Economics isn't taught in Madarin? Noodle.org is too and they can help.

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:05pm

Caption: Is financial aid blurring your vision of college? Find the right school with the right financial aid package. Noodle.org knows!

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:10pm

Caption: Want to surf towards a bright future in IT? Find your wave at Noodle.org. Noodle.org knows!

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:13pm

Caption: Bending light with sound...Find your creative outlet with Noodle.org

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:16pm

Caption: Feel like a college bound lemming? Let Noodle.org run through the herd to the school that you desire. Noodle.org knows!

from rstangland Aug 24, 6:18pm

Caption: Make every thought count. Find the right business school with Noodle.org. Noodle.org knows!

from dkoetke Aug 24, 2:02pm

Again, good caption, but needs a better image. And if there actually is a summer camp that offers skiing (or whatever) it would be good to cite it by name like you did with the #110, 111, and 112.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 1:26pm

The caption is funny, but needs a more interesting and equally humorous image to go with it.

from dkoetke Aug 24, 1:23pm

You've definitely got the right idea as far as the captions go. I think this one is pretty much right on the mark of what they're looking for. The pictures, though need to be much more interesting and eye-catching, as they will be the initial hook for the viewer.

from muxa Aug 24, 7:39am

Freedom is My Nationality Find the right military school

from muxa Aug 24, 7:35am

Adequate Yearly Progress Find the right school

from muxa Aug 24, 7:35am

This summer red is Out! Find the right summer camp