Exceed Rc Video Contest Awesome Prizes

[Jett]

Contest Now Updated with changes!!!!
Contest will start on 1, October til November 10th.

DEADLINE is November 10th. Must be submitted no later than that date.


Winners will be announced on November 10th of 2008
We will select the top 3 videos and the one that catches our eyes the most will have the grand prize

We decided to split the contest up and use this as a catalyst for future contest. So We'll have another contest before Christmas that will have a larger prize pool instead. Hopefully this will increase the popularity of the contest and get the words out. so Keep in mind that Another Contest is on its way with a bigger prize pool

Participants must post all videos on the link provided.
http://www.rcdiscuss.com/index.php?topic=3965.0

 It is recommended that you use Youtube as a host for your videos.


<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRvRzJcgiM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icRvRzJcgiM</a>



Exceed Rc has decided to host a contest for the best video showcasing their products. Contest date will be announced as soon as we get enough participants. If you are an aspiring film maker or enjoys making videos this is the contest for you. Regardless of skill or equipment anyone is welcome to join this contest.

Videos will be chosen by creativity, originality, and awesomeness


Rules are simple

1. Must be a member of this forum

2. Video must contain at least one product made by Exceed Rc (ie Cars, Helicopters, Planes, ETC).

3. Video must be original and contain no copyrighted materials

4. Video can be 30seconds to 5minutes long

5. No explicit materials or foul languages



*Update* Selected videos will also get featured on the official website

Here are some examples:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A76uQ_dj5_U" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A76uQ_dj5_U</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71RE7QNiP7U" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71RE7QNiP7U</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98o0X7EECLg" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98o0X7EECLg</a>

[coffinsnail]

Question: It says we can not use copyrighted materials, can we get a image file for xheli, and request images of the heli we are showcasing?

I would love to showcase several helis but i only own one so far so if xheli can provide us with some images we can use in the video of exceed heli's that would help alot for some video ideas.

[Jett]

You can use images from the website, but always credit where you take things.

[Nguyener]

hey can i be in the contest? i am very interested 

[coffinsnail]

anyone can be, just vote up top they want a Min amount of people participating to fire the competition off.

[Jett]

Alright, its time to spread the word, the faster we get the participants the faster we can get the contest started. So go and get people in this forum to participate

[jp3372]

I started to did my video this week with my buggy, it will be awesome

[Nguyener]

does it matter how good the vid is?

[VirtueNeo]

..only if you want to win...

[coffinsnail]

Here ill give you some basic video editing tips to make any video look good. Keep the transitions below 5 seconds average to use is 2-3 seconds unless your doing something special via the transitions. keep the number of transitions minimal , and try to use no more then 3 diffrent ones, if you put to many in it can become very annoying. Finally keep all static images and Text on the screen for a minimum of 3.5 secs the more text you have the longer you want it to stay. Finally once you think you have your final edit ready to produce, have 2-3 people watch it. you want 1 interested in this kind of stuff even if they do not participate, and 1 that really does not care about this stuff. this gives you two points of input, have them watch it fully once. get their comments.

then ask them to rewatch it and pay attention to the transitions and text/static images, ask them if they seemed ok or what you need to do slow them down or speed them up. do not ask that question till last so they are not thinking about it on their first responce to you.

These simple steps will help alot in making a average video better.

remember these are tips not rules, if you get a better feel by showing a image for 1.5 secs vs 3.5 then your ok, remember the feel is the important feature.

[jp3372]

but its ok if we don't have great video qualité? because my camera is not awesome, but I know how to did a good movie (the technic etc...)

I can't pay 700$ for have a good camera

[VirtueNeo]

I think as long as it's in digital video format, the camera won't matter (too much) 'cause it can always be enhanced later by a vid editor.

[Jett]

Regardless of equipment, anyone can make a good video if they take the time and effort. Remember were not judging on what video has the highest production value, but what video captures our attention and shows creativity along with originality

[coffinsnail]

time to nail the coffin shut lol...

[ducngo]

i would like to join please. where do i send my video too? or where do i submit my video?