Documentary Contest Signup Thread at DVinfo.net

Philip Gioja · September 23rd, 2008, 09:12 AM

Let's get this started and see what happens! Go ahead and sign up on this thread if you are interested.

Here's the way this will work:

Official start is October 1st. I'll announce the theme and any other last-minute twists or requirements.

Progress update on October 19th by midnight. Post 30 seconds of footage gathered or shot, and one sentence containing one thing that you've learned in the process. Keep it cryptic if you want - just want to make sure everyone is still engaged. This is a crucial part of the contest - if you miss it you may be disqualified.

Final films due October 31st by midnight.

Length requirement: 5 minutes or less.

Legal requirements: If you have legality questions, consult this forum - there is more than enough info here to let you know what's legal and what's not.

Footage requirement: Any and all interviews must be shot within contest time frame. Found and archival b-roll from before the beginning of the contest is acceptable only if you did not shoot it. No old projects! The goal is to start something new and learn something new.

This first contest is going to be a bit lean in the prize department, but it'll be a good learning experience for everyone. I'll put up $50 for first place, and $25 for second and third so that you don't walk away totally empty-handed -- hopefully if we get something started here we can grow that aspect of the contest a little bit. If anyone would like to add to the prizes, let me know!

So without further ado, go ahead and sign up if you're in for October. Any questions can be emailed to me at philip (at) centerstreetproductions (dot) com.

Chris Hurd · September 23rd, 2008, 09:22 AM

Although our online video gallery isn't available yet, DV Info Net will host submissions for this contest, most likely using a free FTP upload account system similar to what we did for our UWOL contest series. I'll have something to donate in the way of prizes, don't know exactly what yet, but the commitment is made.

Lorinda Norton · September 23rd, 2008, 10:12 AM

Ooh…sign me up.

I’ve got footage for one documentary that a guy never got off the ground and ideas for others. Maybe this is the jump start I need to learn more about it; I never got past the first few chapters of the book I bought about making a documentary.

Thanks for taking this on, Philip. Great idea! And, as usual, thanks for giving us these opportunities, Chris. :)

Chris Swanberg · September 24th, 2008, 12:26 AM

Ok... count me (actually Chris Barcellos and I) in....

Is there a sharktank here or something else in its place? Hmm.. maybe the "dark well of....?????"...

Not to worry, that was curiosity.... I am looking forward to this one. Great addition and thanks to all for the effort. We will have an entry.

Paul Mailath · September 24th, 2008, 04:29 AM

what the hell! - I'm in UWOL and shooting another short this month, may as well

Dutch Simpson · September 24th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Always eager to get more experience, count me in!

James McBoyle · September 25th, 2008, 09:57 AM

I'm already signed up for UWOL, but there's no time like the present to try new things, so please add my name to the list.

David Gibson · September 27th, 2008, 08:54 PM

Somebody's got to get last place. Count me in.

Paulo Teixeira · September 28th, 2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Hurd

Although our online video gallery isn't available yet, DV Info Net will host submissions for this contest, most likely using a free FTP upload account system similar to what we did for our UWOL contest series. I'll have something to donate in the way of prizes, don't know exactly what yet, but the commitment is made.

Camcorder media such as a memory card or Mini DV tapes are good suggestions. I know that can get expensive if you run these contests frequently so maybe a sponsor can give you a generous discount.

Paul Mailath · September 28th, 2008, 03:03 PM

comon guys & gals, how about some competition?

Mike Watkins · September 28th, 2008, 03:37 PM

I'll give it a go....

Is there an official sign up link, or is this it?

Thanks,

Mike Watkins

Shaun Roemich · September 28th, 2008, 03:58 PM

I'll throw my hat in the ring. Here's hoping I'll actually have the time to see it through.

Philip Gioja · September 29th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Mike - this is the real signup thread. First time I've tried to run something like this, but we're going to basically follow Dylan's pattern, with a few minor changes and probably slightly less organization.

The biggest change is the much longer time frame to shoot your project, which will hopefully help some of us who have very busy lives, or just want more time to play. See the above list of rules for that.

Wednesday morning is the theme announcement and then we're off! Thanks for those who've jumped on board - good to see seasoned DVInfo contest veterans and new faces as well.

I'll be putting something together too, but I'll take myself out of the competition since I already know the theme... (-:

Dylan's contest has the wall of shame, and UWOL has the shark tank - I think ours should be the Video Blender. If you totally bomb on this contest, shoot 5-10 seconds of something being put in a blender, upload that, and we'll post those too.

Shaun Roemich · September 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM

A blender, huh? Ever see this?
Frog in a Blender

Not very documentary but even us working stiffs need to take a break sometimes. And please, no footage of REAL frogs in blenders. My stomach wouldn't hack it...

Philip Gioja · September 29th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Lol. Yup - that works. If you don't have time to film it, you can post a link to what you would have done.

I saw one once of a guy who was blending his old iPhone after the new one came out, but he accidently blended the wrong one.

September 23rd, 2008, 09:12 AM	#1
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	Documentary Contest Signup Thread Let's get this started and see what happens! Go ahead and sign up on this thread if you are interested. Here's the way this will work: Official start is October 1st. I'll announce the theme and any other last-minute twists or requirements. Progress update on October 19th by midnight. Post 30 seconds of footage gathered or shot, and one sentence containing one thing that you've learned in the process. Keep it cryptic if you want - just want to make sure everyone is still engaged. This is a crucial part of the contest - if you miss it you may be disqualified. Final films due October 31st by midnight. Length requirement: 5 minutes or less. Legal requirements: If you have legality questions, consult this forum - there is more than enough info here to let you know what's legal and what's not. Footage requirement: Any and all interviews must be shot within contest time frame. Found and archival b-roll from before the beginning of the contest is acceptable only if you did not shoot it. No old projects! The goal is to start something new and learn something new. This first contest is going to be a bit lean in the prize department, but it'll be a good learning experience for everyone. I'll put up $50 for first place, and $25 for second and third so that you don't walk away totally empty-handed -- hopefully if we get something started here we can grow that aspect of the contest a little bit. If anyone would like to add to the prizes, let me know! So without further ado, go ahead and sign up if you're in for October. Any questions can be emailed to me at philip (at) centerstreetproductions (dot) com.

September 23rd, 2008, 09:22 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Although our online video gallery isn't available yet, DV Info Net will host submissions for this contest, most likely using a free FTP upload account system similar to what we did for our UWOL contest series. I'll have something to donate in the way of prizes, don't know exactly what yet, but the commitment is made. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 23rd, 2008, 10:12 AM	#3
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Ooh…sign me up. I’ve got footage for one documentary that a guy never got off the ground and ideas for others. Maybe this is the jump start I need to learn more about it; I never got past the first few chapters of the book I bought about making a documentary. Thanks for taking this on, Philip. Great idea! And, as usual, thanks for giving us these opportunities, Chris. :) __________________ Lorinda

September 24th, 2008, 04:29 AM	#5
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	what the hell! - I'm in UWOL and shooting another short this month, may as well __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

September 28th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#10
Paul Mailath Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Coast - NSW, Australia Posts: 1,606	comon guys & gals, how about some competition? __________________ Cheers - Paul M. www.perbenyik.com

September 24th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#4
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	Ok... count me (actually Chris Barcellos and I) in.... Is there a sharktank here or something else in its place? Hmm.. maybe the "dark well of....?????"... Not to worry, that was curiosity.... I am looking forward to this one. Great addition and thanks to all for the effort. We will have an entry.

September 24th, 2008, 10:48 AM	#6
Dutch Simpson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 28	Always eager to get more experience, count me in!

September 25th, 2008, 09:57 AM	#7
James McBoyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 87	I'm already signed up for UWOL, but there's no time like the present to try new things, so please add my name to the list.

September 27th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#8
David Gibson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 42	Somebody's got to get last place. Count me in.

September 28th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#11
Mike Watkins Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 131	first contest for me... I'll give it a go.... Is there an official sign up link, or is this it? Thanks, Mike Watkins

September 28th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#12
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	I'll throw my hat in the ring. Here's hoping I'll actually have the time to see it through. __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

September 29th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#13
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	Mike - this is the real signup thread. First time I've tried to run something like this, but we're going to basically follow Dylan's pattern, with a few minor changes and probably slightly less organization. The biggest change is the much longer time frame to shoot your project, which will hopefully help some of us who have very busy lives, or just want more time to play. See the above list of rules for that. Wednesday morning is the theme announcement and then we're off! Thanks for those who've jumped on board - good to see seasoned DVInfo contest veterans and new faces as well. I'll be putting something together too, but I'll take myself out of the competition since I already know the theme... (-: Dylan's contest has the wall of shame, and UWOL has the shark tank - I think ours should be the Video Blender. If you totally bomb on this contest, shoot 5-10 seconds of something being put in a blender, upload that, and we'll post those too.

September 29th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#14
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	A blender, huh? Ever see this? Frog in a Blender Not very documentary but even us working stiffs need to take a break sometimes. And please, no footage of REAL frogs in blenders. My stomach wouldn't hack it... __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

September 29th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#15
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	Lol. Yup - that works. If you don't have time to film it, you can post a link to what you would have done. I saw one once of a guy who was blending his old iPhone after the new one came out, but he accidently blended the wrong one.