So Many Contests!!

So this semester I have no production classes. I have a theory class and a how to determine what a good film is class, but no "hands on use a camera and make a film" class. So to keep up my skills I have been entering online contests. It has been fun, exciting, thrilling, and disappointing all at the same time. I have to applaud my wife and children who give me the time to work on these short films and who usually star in them as well.

I have to tell you i am hooked on film making. the challenge of each new film is unique and exciting. i love trying to solve the problem, come up with a solution and be victorious. it helps too that prizes are involved with the contests.
My film making has probably grown most by participating in these contests. the school aspect gives me the theory and the know how but the not enough actual practice. I guess all i am saying is I am having lots of fun.

I hope to post my videos as they come. so check back often.
Here are a few that i have made already:
Meet Death!

This was a contest for the Lien Foundation
trying to look at death in a more positive light! I got a whole lot of funny looks as i filmed this one, but it was fun and i am pleased with the way the interview segment turned out. I wish the contest would have allowed for a longer piece because i had enough good footage to make a 4 or 5 minute piece. The bow tie worn by death is an xoelle original.


Next it is all about People Skills!

This one was for elguide.cc all about people skills!! i sure had a hard time getting the focus right, or at least the way i wanted. but I learned a great deal about how to play with focus on this film. You can see it is the lovely Julielee that makes my life happie.
I am still waiting to hear back on this one, i should know if i won anything in a couple of days!!


and finally The story of an energy saving lamp.:

I made this for an energy efficiency contest. i wish i would have animated with still pictures instead but there was no time. i am pleased with the way it turned out and now i have a wonderful new lamp. Oh happie day!!

I have tons more i am working on and one another finished that i have good news about. so come back and check them out. also please leave feedback. I love hearing from you all about what works and maybe more importantly what did not work for you. Leave comments and i will love you forever!!