And the winners of DV Challenge #2 are....

[Meryem Ersoz]

if there was an award for "Biggest Judges' Pain the the A**," mine would assuredly have won hands-down! thanks to them for their patience and forbearance.

the biggest prize in taking these challenges on is learning something new each time. for my little video, i:

1) tried shooting with my steady stick, which has been in a drawer for about eight months. decided it is not as steady as i would like it to be. or maybe i need more practice. better than pure handheld, though.

2) learned a new motion and compositing special effect in FCP

3) made a first short narrative (most everything i've done in the past is documentary in nature)

4) learned a whole new (and long overdue) skill set in learning web delivery and its do's and don't's--and managed to post my first online video

i don't know of many prizes or awards which could mean more than the sum of learning all of that in a week. let's do it again....

[Dylan Couper]

Originally Posted by Stephen van Vuuren

Also, I'm not sure it's correct to call some entries "pro" and some "amateur".

AH, I totally mislead you with the "pro" & "amateur" statement. My bad. I should have said simply, "I'm thinking of having a first time filmmaker category."

There, how's that? :)

[Dylan Couper]

Oh yes,
if you won anything, e-mail me your address!!!!

[Stephen van Vuuren]

Originally Posted by Dylan Couper

AH, I totally mislead you with the "pro" & "amateur" statement. My bad. I should have said simply, "I'm thinking of having a first time filmmaker category."

There, how's that? :)

That's cool - I heartily endorse a first-time filmmaker category (or an under 18 category).

[Sean McHenry]

Yeah, it almost comes down to how many catagories can the thing support. I agree that a 1st time at bat thing might be good, as long as that doesn't leave you out of the main catagory. Like me, I could have won the first timer award but would I have still been eligible for the overall or other catagories? I would hope so.

The under 18 idea hits a chord as someone else mentioned that there is a distinction in styles for various ages involved. I never would have thought to go comedy for "Secrets" as my age and nature dictate I look for dark clouds rather than funny silver linings. I am not too sure that's age related but I think it probably is. I am 44, going on 23 (but my wife says it's more like 17)

Sean

[Dylan Couper]

I'll start a new thread on possible rule changes for the next one so we can get back on topic here. :)

[Daniel Kohl]

Hi everyone,

I just got back from a job, and have been reading the long list of replies to this thread.

To be quite honest, I'm in a mild state of shock (kind of nice actually).

I know that I should come up with some fantastic speech or something, but I'm having trouble finding the keys to express myself.

I think the best thing to do, is to start a new thread, and blubber there.

Thanks to everyone. I am greatly honored by this.

[Jonathan Jones]

Originally Posted by Guy Cochran

I would really like to acknowledge one that did not win, but was top game in my book because of how easy it would have been to cut based on the footage acquired and how it was produced. Jon Jones' "Secret Recipe" stood out in my mind as a strong candidate for Best Cinematography. Watch it again and look at the composition of each shot. Really nice use of the rule of thirds. Lot's of close-ups.

Thank you so very much for your kind acknowledgement, Guy. It was very nice to read, as well as some very helpful tips on the piece itself. I recieved other tips from judges and folks on the forum, and I closely studied techniques that I hope to learn from. I think the judges did an excellent job - an I am excited that I am getting great info to work with. Thanks again for your post.
-Jon

[Eniola Akintoye]

Ok,
Can we see all the videos of those that won?

We newbies can learn something you know.

I think they have a thread revealing all the videos that won on DVXUSER.NET.


Can we too have something like that?

..and just incase I am not looking at the right thread, can someone please post the link(S) here please?.

Thanks.

[Fredrik-Larsson]

Originally Posted by Eniola Akintoye

..and just incase I am not looking at the right thread, can someone please post the link(S) here please?.Thanks.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=47857