Murocflyer

It has been a long time since we had an AV contest so let's begin with a simple and fun one.

No prizes for this contest but the winner will get bragging rights and a cool AV Icon that will go under your name.

Participants will have until 16 Nov to post their videos on their choice of video posting sites.

The theme of the video is open to your imagination. Be creative and let's see what you got!

Rules:

1. The video should be no more than four (4) minutes in length. That includes title pages and credits.

2. You should also note in the title or credits: Wattflyer Video Contest #5 and your WF username.

3. Contest begins now and will end on 16 Nov.

4. Winners will be determined by a vote open to all WF members.

5. You can edit and use video tools such as Sony Movie Studio to make your video as presentable as possible.

Participants:

• Stevephoon (Steve) >> Fixed wing (C/W)
• hillbille (Bill) >> Fixed wing
• offtom (Tom) >> Fixed wing (C/W)
• max2112 (John) >> Fixed wing (C/W)
• mclarkson (Mark) >> Fixed wing (C/W)

Please let me know who is participating and when you get your video posted, please let me know the link.

Good luck and have fun!

Frank

Stevephoon

Thanks for setting this up Frank.

I'm in!

Steve

Murocflyer

You are welcome Steve. Looking forward to the videos!

Frank

hillbille

Okay - for bragging rights - I'm in too.

In my case it's more of a want to participate than it is a will participate as I have a project going that will take me through Oct. 25. Then it's all about the weather!! LOL!!

But - as far as I know - I'm in!

Hillbille

Murocflyer

Got ya Bill and this time of the year the weather gets nice for flying.

Frank

offtom

Well Frank, I was kinda planning on playing too.

Murocflyer

You got it Tom. I'll add you to the list of participants. Thanks for letting me know.

Frank

max2112

I'll sign up for spot #4 please!

Murocflyer

You got it John!

Frank

mclarkson

I'm in.

Murocflyer

Thanks for joining in the fun Mark!

Frank

pizzano

I've considered an entry on this....however, as it is a competition to be judged by our WattFlyer peers, and I, being a very competitive guy, find I will not be very competitive since I do not own a GoPro, Mobius, AEE Magicam or equal......there's very little chance a rig with a $10.00 to $40.00 camera will match the quality of those who use semi-pro equipment like mentioned above (as well as advanced video software).......at least three of those signed-up have admitted to that application.........

It will be interesting however.......I'll consider entering a contest when the equiment catagories are more clearly defined and the playing field is much more even........it's all in fun until it's judged and competitive.....

Stevephoon

The 808 Key Camera #16 can be purchased for about $40 and provides very good video. See some of mclarkston's videos in the other thread on starting an AV contest! The Mobius is about $70. Not outragous, but not dirt cheap either.

As far as editing software, I use freeware stuff only. I'm not producing anything that I'm getting paid for, so I'm not spending anything either.

I'm planning on using the Windows 8.1 Movie Maker for my editing and a Mobius camera. I've only created a handful of movies before so it's really a learning experience for me... I join contests to force myself to complete a task/build within a reasonable time frame so I can learn and play... If you get good shots and are creative, I think anyone could win!

Please feel free to join!

Steve

mclarkson

Yeah. I have a GoPro and a Mobius, but my entry will probably be made with my trusty 808 #16 keychain cameras ($40).

offtom

Yup, my equipment isn't hi tech either. Cheap camera and windows movie maker is what I play with. I do it just for fun.

Murocflyer

Don't give up before you even start. Keep in mind this is for fun and to help our forum and the users here. And it is not really the quality of the video or equipment that matters it is what you do with the video that counts. There are no pros here with equipment or skills.

When I won my video contest I used a cheap $40 camera that wasn't even meant for video. I just happened to string the videos together to make a cool theme and won by a landslide. And that is with poor quality video.

Just look at it this way. Make the video for WF members. It'll be fun no matter if you are trying to win or not.

Frank

Murocflyer

So P, have we talked you into joining in the fun?

How are you guys coming along on your videos? Got a cool theme picked out yet?

Frank

Bub Steve

Here's My DL 50 Mountain Model, flinging it with a 12$ keychain Velcro'ed on,
bubsteve
PS turn the sound down a little, the music is done by Dan, He's one heck of a flyer as well!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5EghCGTiSQ
not so much an entry but how to have fun with the cost of a couple of Mc Burgers Camera

Stevephoon

Great fun Steve! A DL plane is something I've never tried... Looks like a blast!


I've only had one chance for filming so far, and it was totally overcast... Weather's been pretty crappie lately... Hopefully this weekend will bring some sun.

Steve

pizzano

I've decided to hold off.......after watching a few of the competitions vid's in the "Where Do You Fly" thread.......lol

My little Cube camera is out on loan and the Fish Eye will not cut it....maybe next time.

Thanks for the invite guys.....I'll be watching.......

offtom

Been on vacation with some good weather, lots of flying, some video, but no theme yet.

Murocflyer

I forgot to ask earlier, but if you wouldn't mind, can you share what model you are using to film your videos please? Just say; fixed wing, helicopter, multirotor, etc.

It won't effect your entry, I am just curious what people are using these days.

Thanks,

Frank

offtom

Still using my Mountain Models Magpie AP version. I love that thing/ I hate to see that they don't make them anymore. Great AP platforms, and a great trainer/beginner airplane.

Stevephoon

Hi Frank,

All I have is fixed wing aircraft, so that's what I'll be using. I'm still playing with mounts and deciding exactly what the video will be about. I will most likely make sure the plane(s) that the video is shot from gets a picture/video segment to show it as well.

Steve

Murocflyer

Got it. Thanks Gents. I know why MM got away from the Magpie. At least I have my suspicions anyway. Very few people use fixed wing for AP anymore. It is all multirotor now. That is why I wanted to know. I think airplanes make for better overall videos.

Frank