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Jen · Expert Vidder Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 727

I just thought of something that I think might be a good idea for a contest but... I don't know. So I'm just gonna put it out there and let you guys judge

A lot of videos nowadays - from what I've noticed - tend to rely heavily on effects - flashy transitions, textures, colouring, you name it. (Half the time, these videos sort of get on my nerve but I won't discuss that here

) I think it would be interesting to have a contest where vidders are encouraged to use less effects instead of more - maybe restrict it to simple crossfades, zooms, and things like that. Instead of a flashy video with a gazillion effects, what about a simple video that still manages to be just as amazing?

I don't know. Whatever. Just something to chew on.

Plus, it's never been done before.

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littleton_pace · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:08 am Post subject:

That's a good idea Jen

Only think would be judge ability; what would we judge it on? Would it be the person who uses less effects the best? what if everyone just uses crossfades and fade ins/outs; then how can we differentiate between them? I'm not shooting down your idea; i think it's great!!

it just needs a judgeability quotient to it

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Jen · Expert Vidder Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 727

Glad you think so, Kat

Hmm, well, I think the key thing with simple videos is the story they're trying to tell. (OhmygodIsoundsolameandcheesy.) I mean there's no point in just whacking clips together and saying "okay there you go -- a nice simple video with no effects!" And there's definitely different ways that you can use crossfades and so forth - beat use, for example. Hard cuts are simple, but still effective in videos, especially if it's a fast paced one with lots of action.

Discuss. Haha.

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littleton_pace · Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:16 am Post subject:

well, since we just did a beat use competition I think it might work well going by the story element; focusing on the story rather than the effects?
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Jen · Expert Vidder Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 727

Whatever works for you guys!

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Athena Alexandria · Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:02 am Post subject:

misslainey · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

Just a few ideas I don't know if they been used yet:

What about a Disney theme? I'm not just talking like Snow White is Kate or Charlie is Peter Pan but like using a Disney song and any Disney song. Or like the monologue from the Haunted Mansion ride? What about something like that?

Or even a minor character contest like Libby, Eloise, or Walt but none of the big major characters.

Or even a Broadway theme like using songs from Broadway Musicals like Rent, Mammia Mia, Hairspary, Beauty and The Beast, Mary Poppins, Chicago, or Aida.

Just a few ideas.
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littleton_pace · Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:31 am Post subject:

Hey there

We had a Disney comp awhile back and we've also done a minor character comp, but it hasn't been in awhile so i'll mention it to the others for future ideas

Musicals is one that we've been tossing around for awhile (I already have one picked when we do it)

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secret_neo · Expert Vidder Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 431

I got a few ideas, like maybe a james bond theme contest, a noir style contest, or maybe a summer-fun contest. just my 2 cents.
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littleton_pace · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 2:47 am Post subject:

omg i would LOVE to do a Noir comp!!!

I'll share these with the others; thanks for your ideas

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misslainey · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:45 am Post subject:

What about a Libby backstory contest? She's the only character that didn't have a backstory so I think there would be endless possiblities. Or even a tv series contest like using the theme to create Lost credits. I've seen a lot of vids like that on youtube. I know Kat has one of Lost to Charmed. Not sure if that one has been used...
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SassyLostie2 · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:47 am Post subject:

We have a credits contest every year.

We've used regular songs as well as tv themes. It has been fun in the past though, good idea.

A Libby backstory would be interesting too... not sure about how the judging goes on things like that, but I'd be interested in seeing those types of vids.
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littleton_pace · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

Yeah, we love our credit comps!!

glad you like my lost/charmed one, hehe

We tend to refrain from doing single character comps as it's very limiting to vidders, but we've been floating a Backstory idea around for awhile. Like How did Claire and thomas meet? Why did Christian start drinking in the first place, that sort of thing, like filling in the gaps

so if we ever did that comp, it would be perfect for you to show us libby's backstory

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misslainey · Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:40 pm Post subject:

Ah ok. I was trying to brain storm things a few days ago for ideas and I'm glad I came up with good ones because they were used lol. Just don't do the backstory one for July because I won't be here

. I'll be in the middle of no where where the nearest Starbucks is 35 miles away and in another county.

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secret_neo · Expert Vidder Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 431

I gotta idea, in the wake of Michael Jackson's death, why dont we hold a Michael Jackson tribute comp?
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