Summer Vacation Video Creation - 03/01/2025 14:00 EST

  • 진행 현황: Pending
  • 상금: €300
  • 응모작 접수(건수): 49

콘테스트 개요

2023 Family Vacation Video Editing Contest

During our 2023 summer vacation, we captured many wonderful moments with the kids through videos and photos. Now, we want to relive these memories in a cool, vibrant, and emotional video that will let us revisit the joy of this summer over and over again.

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

We’re looking for a talented video editor to:
• Create a compelling narrative with a happy, fresh vibe.
• Combine video clips and photos seamlessly with transitions, rhythm, and creativity.
• Include 2–3 commercial songs (see examples in the shared folder below) to guide the flow and energy of the video. Feel free to explore upbeat, family-friendly tracks from artists like Bruno Mars, Coldplay, and others.
• Optionally, add cool and original stock footage to enhance the story.

Key Requirements
• Length: 4–6 minutes, similar to a music video.
• Quality: 4K minimum, with polished transitions and effects that elevate the visuals.
• Transitions & Rhythm: Should align with the music’s mood, keeping the video engaging and cohesive.
• Emotion: The final product should feel polished, vibrant, and memorable, capturing the joy of our family summer.
• Stages of the Journey: Albufeira (Algarve coast): Sunny beaches, vibrant colors, and ocean vibes; Oeste (west coast): A mix of coastal and rural landscapes; Sintra: Romantic palaces, lush greenery, and a mystical atmosphere. The photos and clips are already organized into folders by location to make it easier for you to work with.

Resources Provided

To help you get started, we’ve shared a Google Drive folder with:
1. Example videos: Two projects (from 2021 and 2022) that reflect the style we love. Feel free to raise the bar—we believe in your creativity!
2. Clips and photos: Organized into folders by location for easier navigation.
3. Reference songs: Tracks from our vacation playlist to inspire the energy and mood.

? Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13K8zjUJ5LRTMV0vZ_1QoO5EFHQJ7N5Kl?usp=sharing

Important Notes
• Contest Process: This contest is designed to shortlist entries and find the video that puts the biggest smile on our faces.
• At this stage, don’t worry too much about perfecting every detail. We’ll provide general feedback to help guide the selection.
• After choosing the winner, we’ll collaborate closely to refine the video and finalize it.
• Future Opportunity: The winner will also be invited to produce the 2024 edition, giving them the chance to continue working with us on future projects.
• Personal Use Only: This is a personal project for family use and will not be shared publicly. You can use commercial songs and footage without licensing concerns.
• Focus on Emotion: Deliver a polished, emotional, and memorable video that captures the essence of a joyful family summer.

We can’t wait to see how you bring our summer memories to life. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to see your vision! ?

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  • TowfiqR
    TowfiqR
    • 3 일 전

    can you please check #91

    • 3 일 전
  • joelricardo
    콘테스트 주최자
    • 3 일 전

    GENERAL COMMENT #4

    To respond to some of your comments as we're approaching the end of the contest time. I will not extend the contest, but I will be out on the weekend and will only check the final videos beginning of next week. If that allows you more time to work on the video, great! Keep up with the good work!

    • 3 일 전
  • joelricardo
    콘테스트 주최자
    • 6 일 전

    GENERAL COMMENT #3

    Hi everyone,

    Firstly, congratulations on your efforts so far! As we approach the end of the contest, I’d like to share a general note with all of you, something I’ve mentioned to some individually but now feel is important to address broadly.

    If your entry has received a 4-star rating, it means you’ve followed my instructions and the guidance in General Comment #2 perfectly. At this point, I don’t have any additional specific feedback to provide. From here, it’s all about your creativity and your magic.

    Your goal is to make us smile, have some fun watching those moments, to exceed the quality of previous years’ videos - not by oversaturating, but by creating something professional, modern, and sleek.

    Go ahead, show us your art, and create something truly special. We can’t wait to see who will rise to the top!

    Best of luck!

    • 6 일 전
  • joelricardo
    콘테스트 주최자
    • 2 주 전

    GENERAL COMMENT #1

    Hi everyone,

    It looks like all the files have been successfully uploaded!
    I’ve also created a short selection of 5 songs to use for the video.
    Please check to ensure you have access to all the folders:
    1. 01.EXAMPLE VIDEOS: Winners from 2021 and 2022.
    2. 02.PHOTOS AND CLIPS FOR 2023 VIDEO: Organized into folders for Albufeira, Oeste, and Sintra.
    3. 03.REFERENCE SONGS: A text file listing the 5 selected tracks, along with suggestions on how to use them.

    If you notice any issues with specific video clips (e.g., flaws in flow, pace, or flickering), please let me know.
    I can share the original file if needed, as Google Drive compression might affect some files.

    Thanks, and I’m looking forward to seeing your creativity!

    • 2 주 전
    1. VeritasEditing
      VeritasEditing
      • 1 주 전

      Hey @Tetiana L. I had some issues with a few videos but I solved them by just using media encoder to render them out in another format(avi, mp4 etc.) what video editing software are you using? If you are using Adobe then you may have to download a converter like "Handbrake". Hope this helps your issue

      • 1 주 전
    2. tetrkina
      tetrkina
      • 1 주 전

      Thank you very much for the advice. Indeed, I tried a converter, not the one you recommended, but another one, and the video saved correctly. Now I can edit it and complete my work on editing the vacation video. Thank you.

      • 1 주 전
  • pujak26
    pujak26
    • 1 주 전

    Hii contests Holder I am unable to download the video can you please share this on my gmail

    • 1 주 전
  • anthonylongart33
    anthonylongart33
    • 1 주 전

    To get into your project I have to tell you something that no one has told you.

    In your instructions you indicate that the final resolution is 4k, I know you are not a graphic designer, and that is why I am going to explain it to you so that you understand.

    A 4k resolution has 3840 pixels, the videos you uploaded to drive have 1920 pixels, that is, half.

    So if I stretch your video to 4k I would be stretching the video to double its capacity, this will make the quality of the video worse instead of improving.
    I want to make the video you want, I can show you my portfolio, also in Portuguese since I live in the city of Curitiba - Brazil.

    I can deliver your video in 4k resolution but it will lose quality, my recommendation is to deliver the result in FULLHD 1920 pixels, with color correction and with the correct codecs it will look great.

    I want to make your video but I need to know if you agree so that my effort is worth it.

    Thanks in advance

    • 1 주 전
    1. joelricardo
      콘테스트 주최자
      • 1 주 전

      thank you for your input. as the majority of the files are in MP4 and in 3840x2160, i would prefer to have the video in 4k, knowing that some of the clips will have lower quality. I'm not expert in this field as you mentioned, but i assume this is a question of output or exportation. if so, we can evaluate that at the end with the winner. let's focus now on the creative part. cheers!

      • 1 주 전
  • Sundayvies
    Sundayvies
    • 1 주 전

    dear you have 3 folder albuferia and two other, should be use all three or just first one, i am creating something diffrent and amazing

    • 1 주 전
    1. joelricardo
      콘테스트 주최자
      • 1 주 전

      hi. i have 3 folders (one with example videos from previous years; one with the locations of our vacations for you to work with; and one related to the musics). On the locations folder you have: Albufeira (Algarve coast); Oeste (west coast); Sintra - The photos and clips are already organized into folders by location to make it easier for you to work with.

      • 1 주 전
  • joelricardo
    콘테스트 주최자
    • 1 주 전

    General Comment #2 (second part):

    • Creative Music Use: There’s no need to use entire songs. Instead, transition creatively between parts of the songs—for example, starting with one song, transitioning in the middle to another, and closing with the ending of a third.

    • Music Choices: While “Feels Like Summer” sits well as a background, the other tracks might need better interaction with the footage to work well on this type of video. Try syncing beats, adding effects like camera shakes with guitars or drums, or experimenting with other creative ideas.

    Congratulations on your preliminary work so far! While it’s still far from the polished and dynamic video we’re aiming for, I can already see potential and progress in your efforts.

    Keep up the great work! I’m confident you’ll bring it all together.

    • 1 주 전
  • joelricardo
    콘테스트 주최자
    • 1 주 전

    General Comment #2

    After reviewing some entries, here are some general guidelines to help you refine your submissions:

    • I like how some of you are integrating photos, whether as overlays (like polaroids) or in slideshows.

    • Avoid Collage-Style Edits: We’re not looking for a collage or slideshow set to music. The goal is to create a dynamic and fun video, mimicking and elevating the style of previous years. Focus on selecting the happiest and most energetic clips, pairing them creatively with the music.

    • Mixing locations within the same music or screen loses the narrative. Please keep the locations distinct, using one music excerpt per location (or two max).

    • I appreciate your patience in going through all the raw footage. Use longer sections where they work best, but feel free to use just a few frames from others. Focus on smooth transitions that create a cohesive narrative synced to the music.

    • 1 주 전
  • CreativeHivee
    CreativeHivee
    • 2 주 전

    Hello contestant holders, can I use my own music mix if possible or just rely on the 5 references given, in advance happy new year...

    • 2 주 전
    1. joelricardo
      콘테스트 주최자
      • 2 주 전

      I’m always open to new and creative ideas, so feel free to experiment with a small sample if you’d like. However, I prefer to stick to the selected songs as they were part of our vacation playlist and hold sentimental value.

      • 2 주 전
  • joelricardo
    콘테스트 주최자
    • 2 주 전

    Thank you for your interest and feedback!

    While I understand the appeal of a guaranteed contest, I hope you can understand my position.
    No one can guarantee that the entries will meet or surpass the example videos provided.

    That said, I’ve put significant effort into offering detailed guidance and resources, and I’m confident this approach will lead to a winner — even if the contest isn’t officially "guaranteed”.

    • 2 주 전
    1. soniakhatunrmu
      soniakhatunrmu
      • 2 주 전

      You need a Travels type editing?

      • 2 주 전

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