UWOL Fun shoot, September

Trond Saetre · September 18th, 2015, 11:44 AM

Ladies and gentlemen, I am launching a new "Fun shoot", beginning right now.

Reference:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/uwol-cha...ml#post1898619

Theme: Whatever you want, new or old footage, it is totally up to yourself to deside.
UWOL guidelines are valid for the fun shoot.

As always, post in this thread your intention to participate.
Signup remains open until deadline. :)

Deadline:
Sunday, October 11, midnight wherever you are.

Remember to send an email to uwol@dvinfo.net to request upload info to our Vimeo page.

No judging or winners, but the feedback is very important.

Let the fun begin!

Steve Siegel · September 18th, 2015, 12:24 PM

I have a couple of 3 minute videos, made earlier this year, and would like some critical evaluation. I'm sure we all watch Vimeo videos, whether in a UWOL context or not. There are always some that are so compelling that it's easy to see why everyone wants to watch them. I find that good animation is a favorite.

Many of these videos deal with deeply emotional or shocking human-oriented subject material. In the Nature realm, it often has to do with predator-prey relationships, or coming of age of baby animals. The UWOL format, indeed most amateur nature video, cannot readily avail itself of such subjects, as they are seasonal or rare behaviors, hard to document.

But does a video HAVE TO contain compelling material just to get a reasonable sized audience? What, other than sex, violence or cuteness, should a nature video have to be something that viewers, anticipating a show worth seeing, will go out of their way to find?

Trond Saetre · September 18th, 2015, 12:42 PM

The nature films by David Attenborough were my favorites because I most often learned something new.

Andrew Hood · September 18th, 2015, 05:30 PM

I'm tempted to pick one of the themes I never completed a video for (shark tank) and go with that - I'll have to look back at my list. I still have scraps of paper with brainstorming ideas and even vague plans for films from more rounds than I care to admit, thinking I might get around to them one day. Might have to see which of them would be easy to do. Or maybe I'll just get inspired by something... although it's getting towards the busiest part of the uni year for me - but I probably need it as a sanity preserver.

Steve Siegel · September 18th, 2015, 05:51 PM

Trond,

That's probably it, and maybe why Marj's entries are so good. She always has some new knowledge to impart. I guess the skill is to be able to present "new I'd like to learn that" and avoid "nitpicking details, who cares". It would also depend a lot on your audience.

Paul Wood · September 19th, 2015, 01:21 AM

I like the idea, so I will find something to add for the fun shoot.

Kevin Railsback · September 19th, 2015, 08:18 AM

Steve,

The greater the shock and wow factor the more popular it will be.

Look at Discovery and Animal Planet. They've become a joke and are only now realizing that their National Enquirer style of programming is failing.

The problem with sensationalized films is that you have to go farther to top yourself.

I think we're finally seeing a return to good programming but there will always be people that film a dog exploding because some kids tied fireworks to it, or videos of kids throwing kittens in a river to drown.

Me, with all the crap going on in the world like mindless films of nature. It's therapeutic

Catherine Russell · October 5th, 2015, 10:34 PM

Hi Steve: Importing new knowledge as being the sole worthwhile venture in nature filming is a bit over-rated! How about throwing in a little creativity and perhaps a little humor into the mix! ;-)

And Kevin... the cruel sensationalism you mentioned in your post breaks my heart. But I have one to beat even those.... how about keeping a koi in a shallow bowl of water outside on a hot summer's day where it's bound to fry.... :) Just a little throw-back to an "ancient" UWOL challenge that I hope you remember and makes you laugh!

Hi to the UWOL folks, and hope you are doing well.

Best,

Cat

Trond Saetre · October 6th, 2015, 02:00 AM

Welcome back, Catherine :)

Marj Atkins · October 6th, 2015, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine Russell

How about throwing in a little creativity and perhaps a little humor into the mix! ;-)

Absolutely spot-on.

I will never forget when my grand daughter was three years old she wanted to watch your "Get-to-bed" movie over and over again. Initially I read the words to her but eventually I could practically recite your little poem off by heart! Your movie was done with an old handycam (competing against players with the latest and greatest) yet the amusing story got you a place in the top three.

Geir-Inge's film "Elizabeth and Friends" and Finn-Eric's "Chaos in a Frog-pond" done for other challenges were close second favorites at the time! Makes you think.

Catherine Russell · October 6th, 2015, 08:26 AM

Hi Trond! You just make it irresistible to keep away. It's wonderful to see what you guys are up to these days.

Wow Marj! I am humbled by your kind words. Getting a good mark from a 3 year old rates high in my book. Three-year olds haven't quite mastered diplomacy yet and just lay it out as they think it is.

It is so nice to dip into the UWOL world again. After a year of working on rather serious stuff it would be wonderful to frolic just a bit! I'd like to try and submit something for the anything-goes fun shoot (great idea, Trond!), but I really am hitting this late in the game. I'll give it a good try though!

Here's to you guys who keep steadily after it and are mastering the game!

Cat

Marj Atkins · October 6th, 2015, 10:47 AM

It wasn't just my three year old grand daughter that thought it was wonderful - the judges also thought it deserved a place in the winner's circle!!

Really good to hear you'll try to submit something for the fun challenge Cat - been missing you around here. :)

Kevin Railsback · October 10th, 2015, 06:50 AM

So nice to see you back Cat!!!
Our sister has returned! :)

Have about a minute edited so far.
This was a super fun shoot for me. A full 180 from my normal submissions. :)
Shot everything in 90 minutes and trying to make a three or four minute film with just a handful of clips is the real challenge this time around!

Catherine Russell · October 10th, 2015, 07:42 AM

What! Films can be 4 minutes, now??? It was killing me getting mine down to 3... Ah well! A bit late with the news....

Kevin, it's so nice to connect! Can you steer me to the upload instructions when submitting a film? Trond sent me an email with a link to the instructions and the password, but the link is an email not a link to the instructions post.

Cheers!
Cat

----Okay, when all else fails read the directions. I've checked out the UWOL rules sticky post. I'll fish around on Vimeo Pro Services for the UWOL entries site...

Mark Williams · October 10th, 2015, 08:11 AM

Sounds cool. I will give it a shot.

September 18th, 2015, 11:44 AM	#1
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Ladies and gentlemen, I am launching a new "Fun shoot", beginning right now. Reference: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/uwol-cha...ml#post1898619 Theme: Whatever you want, new or old footage, it is totally up to yourself to deside. UWOL guidelines are valid for the fun shoot. As always, post in this thread your intention to participate. Signup remains open until deadline. :) Deadline: Sunday, October 11, midnight wherever you are. Remember to send an email to uwol@dvinfo.net to request upload info to our Vimeo page. No judging or winners, but the feedback is very important. Let the fun begin!

September 18th, 2015, 12:24 PM	#2
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 839	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 I have a couple of 3 minute videos, made earlier this year, and would like some critical evaluation. I'm sure we all watch Vimeo videos, whether in a UWOL context or not. There are always some that are so compelling that it's easy to see why everyone wants to watch them. I find that good animation is a favorite. Many of these videos deal with deeply emotional or shocking human-oriented subject material. In the Nature realm, it often has to do with predator-prey relationships, or coming of age of baby animals. The UWOL format, indeed most amateur nature video, cannot readily avail itself of such subjects, as they are seasonal or rare behaviors, hard to document. But does a video HAVE TO contain compelling material just to get a reasonable sized audience? What, other than sex, violence or cuteness, should a nature video have to be something that viewers, anticipating a show worth seeing, will go out of their way to find?

September 18th, 2015, 12:42 PM	#3
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 The nature films by David Attenborough were my favorites because I most often learned something new.

September 18th, 2015, 05:30 PM	#4
Andrew Hood Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Latrobe Valley, Vic Posts: 320	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 I'm tempted to pick one of the themes I never completed a video for (shark tank) and go with that - I'll have to look back at my list. I still have scraps of paper with brainstorming ideas and even vague plans for films from more rounds than I care to admit, thinking I might get around to them one day. Might have to see which of them would be easy to do. Or maybe I'll just get inspired by something... although it's getting towards the busiest part of the uni year for me - but I probably need it as a sanity preserver.

September 18th, 2015, 05:51 PM	#5
Steve Siegel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Posts: 839	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Trond, That's probably it, and maybe why Marj's entries are so good. She always has some new knowledge to impart. I guess the skill is to be able to present "new I'd like to learn that" and avoid "nitpicking details, who cares". It would also depend a lot on your audience.

September 19th, 2015, 01:21 AM	#6
Paul Wood Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 485	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 I like the idea, so I will find something to add for the fun shoot.

September 19th, 2015, 08:18 AM	#7
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Steve, The greater the shock and wow factor the more popular it will be. Look at Discovery and Animal Planet. They've become a joke and are only now realizing that their National Enquirer style of programming is failing. The problem with sensationalized films is that you have to go farther to top yourself. I think we're finally seeing a return to good programming but there will always be people that film a dog exploding because some kids tied fireworks to it, or videos of kids throwing kittens in a river to drown. Me, with all the crap going on in the world like mindless films of nature. It's therapeutic __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

October 5th, 2015, 10:34 PM	#8
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Hi Steve: Importing new knowledge as being the sole worthwhile venture in nature filming is a bit over-rated! How about throwing in a little creativity and perhaps a little humor into the mix! ;-) And Kevin... the cruel sensationalism you mentioned in your post breaks my heart. But I have one to beat even those.... how about keeping a koi in a shallow bowl of water outside on a hot summer's day where it's bound to fry.... :) Just a little throw-back to an "ancient" UWOL challenge that I hope you remember and makes you laugh! Hi to the UWOL folks, and hope you are doing well. Best, Cat

October 6th, 2015, 02:00 AM	#9
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Welcome back, Catherine :)

October 6th, 2015, 08:26 AM	#11
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Hi Trond! You just make it irresistible to keep away. It's wonderful to see what you guys are up to these days. Wow Marj! I am humbled by your kind words. Getting a good mark from a 3 year old rates high in my book. Three-year olds haven't quite mastered diplomacy yet and just lay it out as they think it is. It is so nice to dip into the UWOL world again. After a year of working on rather serious stuff it would be wonderful to frolic just a bit! I'd like to try and submit something for the anything-goes fun shoot (great idea, Trond!), but I really am hitting this late in the game. I'll give it a good try though! Here's to you guys who keep steadily after it and are mastering the game! Cat

October 6th, 2015, 10:47 AM	#12
Marj Atkins Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Posts: 768	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 It wasn't just my three year old grand daughter that thought it was wonderful - the judges also thought it deserved a place in the winner's circle!! Really good to hear you'll try to submit something for the fun challenge Cat - been missing you around here. :)

October 10th, 2015, 06:50 AM	#13
Kevin Railsback Trustee Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,544	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 So nice to see you back Cat!!! Our sister has returned! :) Have about a minute edited so far. This was a super fun shoot for me. A full 180 from my normal submissions. :) Shot everything in 90 minutes and trying to make a three or four minute film with just a handful of clips is the real challenge this time around! __________________ --==Kevin==-- http:naturephotostudios.com.com

October 10th, 2015, 07:42 AM	#14
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 What! Films can be 4 minutes, now??? It was killing me getting mine down to 3... Ah well! A bit late with the news.... Kevin, it's so nice to connect! Can you steer me to the upload instructions when submitting a film? Trond sent me an email with a link to the instructions and the password, but the link is an email not a link to the instructions post. Cheers! Cat ----Okay, when all else fails read the directions. I've checked out the UWOL rules sticky post. I'll fish around on Vimeo Pro Services for the UWOL entries site...

October 10th, 2015, 08:11 AM	#15
Mark Williams Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Deep South, U.S. Posts: 1,526	Re: UWOL Fun shoot, September - October 2015 Sounds cool. I will give it a shot. __________________ Mark videos: http://vimeo.com/channels/3523 Stock: http://www.pond5.com/artist/mark29