Competion now closed
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Software makers Serif have very kindly donated a copy of their very powerful Movie editing software to give away as a prize for our photo competition. A copy of MoviePlus X6 valued at over £60.00 could be yours just by entering your images. For full product information Click Here (http://www.serif.com/movieplus/)
To Enter all you need to do is upload a photo's (up to two photo's per entrant), to the Serif MoviePlus X6 Competition album (http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=424) in our gallery.
The subject for the competition this time is Spring.
* (That's the season, not the wound springy one).
RulesSubject = Spring. *
Up to two pics per entrant.
Post processing is allowed.
Images must be your own work.
Image must be taken between, 1st and 31st of May 2012, and entered into the gallery album no later than the 9th June. (date extended because of a error on my part).
Judging will take place between the 9th and 16th of June.
Good luck everyone. Below is a few details about the prize.
High Definition Video Editing Made EasyEdit your videos with MoviePlus X6. Its powerful, yet easy-to-use, editing tools and studio-quality effects help you to create stunning movies in minutes. Burn HD videos to Blu-ray Disc™ or DVD, or upload your movies to the web and share them with friends, family, or the world.
- Everything you need!
- Import and edit movies from anywhere
- Easy drag-and-drop editing mode for beginners
- Unlimited-track Timeline mode for advanced editing
- Over 200 stunning effects and transitions
- Export video for iPod®, iPad®, Facebook®, YouTube™ and more
- Burn HD videos to Blu-ray Disc or DVD, straight from MoviePlus X6 – no other software required
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Two or three entries Mick?
Quote from: Reinardina on May 02, 2012, 07:52:59 AM
Two or three entries Mick?
:-[ Doh, thanks R. I even checked this before posting. :uglystupid2: It's two entries per person. ;)
oohhhh........will defo enter this. I want to try and venture into video as a side project.....better get snapping......Good luck everyone!
I'll definitely have a go too.
Quote from: highlandscenics on May 03, 2012, 08:54:44 PM
oohhhh........will defo enter this. I want to try and venture into video as a side project.....better get snapping......Good luck everyone!
Quote from: Reinardina on May 04, 2012, 07:44:10 AM
I'll definitely have a go too.
Cool. At least we'll have two competitors. lol.. Spread the word please, then we can have a proper competition. ;) After this comp we'll run another one, I'll be giving away a copy of PhotoPlus x5, but after this if we don't have many people taking part I'll probably give the prize competitions a miss. We'll see how it goes. ;)
Can't you promote it in an email to all members? Or don't you like that idea?
Once I've decided on which shots to enter, I'll give the comp a plug on Flickr.
I've posted a link on my Facebook Page.....I got a few mates on there that are into Photography and a couple who are into filming.
Taking the Missus' (and my camera) to the local Wildlife park tomorrow. Lots of potential for a spring shot there as most of the wildlife are native species and no doubt will have young'uns....
Thanks to all that have tried to push this comp. I'm amazed though, we've had very little response so far, not one new registration from it this time. I guess there's plenty of time yet though, so we'll see what happens. ;)
Quote from: admin on May 09, 2012, 08:50:03 AM
Thanks to all that have tried to push this comp. I'm amazed though, we've had very little response so far, not one new registration from it this time. I guess there's plenty of time yet though, so we'll see what happens. ;)
So far only 45 views over my six photos on Flickr with a direct link to this page; a bit disappointing. I'll have to think of a different, and more 'attractive' photo that fits the theme. But let's not lose hope, maybe the photos will start a new life from the groups I put them in.
I don't personally want to advertise on DCM as this is my sanctuary from there! And I don't 'do' facebook or twitter.
Talking of DCM....I cancelled my subscription to their magazine a while ago, I get an email today asking why?!!?......I felt a bit hacked off to be honest, even though the email was meant with good intentions, I feel that I dont have to explain my actions to anyone, nevermind a publication........
Quote from: highlandscenics on May 09, 2012, 10:59:29 PM
Talking of DCM....I cancelled my subscription to their magazine a while ago, I get an email today asking why?!!?......I felt a bit hacked off to be honest, even though the email was meant with good intentions, I feel that I dont have to explain my actions to anyone, nevermind a publication........
I know they do this sort of thing; trying to find out why you don't love them anymore. Would people ever rethink their decision and continue with their subscription? Like you, I'd be annoyed and even more determined not to go there anymore.
I'm going there (DCM) les and less, only, I did enter last week's comp so I'll have to return and do my ups and downs!
Perhaps it is because the prize is movie editing software for a stills competition? I have something I can enter but I am honestly not interested in the prize. Besides, do I need to be a resident of the UK or anything?
Quote from: donoreo on May 09, 2012, 11:39:17 PM
Perhaps it is because the prize is movie editing software for a stills competition? I have something I can enter but I am honestly not interested in the prize. Besides, do I need to be a resident of the UK or anything?
Very true Don, and I did think this myself at first. But MoviePlus X6 can also be used to make slideshows etc from your stills, and a lot of stills cameras also shoot video.
Remember the next comp I'll be giving away PhotoPlus X5. ;)
I`ll be having a go when we get spring weather in Leeds! Been using Windows Liver Video maker / DVD maker for a couple of stills videos abd OK but like to see what Serif does and might nuy one anyaway if not lucky enough to win it.
I'm not a video person either, but I have a friend who would be very happy with the software. And you could always enter and 'donate' the software back to Mick, so he can hold another competition.
That has happened in the past, and will probably happen again.
Jinky, the rain may never stop, and is traditionally part of spring. You may have to use the couple of dry (sunny?) minutes that some days give!
Phew, just checked I've got until the end of the month to enter. The last comp you ran I realised that I'd run out of time to enter.
I didn't think I'd be interested in movie software but I've got a video button on my camera that I've never pressed (well only accidently) so this might make me give it a go if I was in the fortunate position to win – unlikely though with the skills here at CC, yes I am talking about you Guest.
Quote from: michaelb104 on May 10, 2012, 08:25:03 AM
Phew, just checked I've got until the end of the month to enter. The last comp you ran I realised that I'd run out of time to enter.
I didn't think I'd be interested in movie software but I've got a video button on my camera that I've never pressed (well only accidently) so this might make me give it a go if I was in the fortunate position to win – unlikely though with the skills here at CC, yes I am talking about you Guest.
No skill here. Just point the camera and press the button. :uglystupid2:
I would love to win the movie/DVD maker - am already considering buying it - for saving some home-made VHS tapes. (I don't need any still photo or slide show software though.) However, spring still looks like a long time coming here - been very cold since March, heavy rain today and snow forcast for later.
I recently used MoviePlus 6 to put some of my neighbour's old VHS video onto DVD for him. It not only worked a treat on the format transfer, but there are some very powerful adjustments and filters built in which allowed me to improve the colour and clarity of the DVD version so that it was better than the source VHS.
It is a prize well worth trying for, so everyone (except our Mac users) get your entries in :tup:
I am partially sighted, so it could be me, but ... I do not see an entry thread?
Quote from: Hinfrance on May 10, 2012, 09:21:21 AM
I recently used MoviePlus 6 to put some of my neighbour's old VHS video onto DVD for him. It not only worked a treat on the format transfer, but there are some very powerful adjustments and filters built in which allowed me to improve the colour and clarity of the DVD version so that it was better than the source VHS.
It is a prize well worth trying for, so everyone (except our Mac users) get your entries in :tup:
I'm glad I won't have to fight it out with Matthew alone!
And that little sentence about Mac users, gives me peace of mind.
I will try and plug this comp on 'That site.'
It'll only be any good to Mac users if they have a Windows virtual machine installed - which some will have, I'm sure.
Quote from: Hinfrance on May 10, 2012, 09:21:21 AM
I recently used MoviePlus 6 to put some of my neighbour's old VHS video onto DVD for him. It not only worked a treat on the format transfer, but there are some very powerful adjustments and filters built in which allowed me to improve the colour and clarity of the DVD version so that it was better than the source VHS.
It is a prize well worth trying for, so everyone (except our Mac users) get your entries in :tup:
Another reason it is no use to me. I do not do Windows.
Quote from: donoreo on May 10, 2012, 06:15:10 PM
Quote from: Hinfrance on May 10, 2012, 09:21:21 AM
I recently used MoviePlus 6 to put some of my neighbour's old VHS video onto DVD for him. It not only worked a treat on the format transfer, but there are some very powerful adjustments and filters built in which allowed me to improve the colour and clarity of the DVD version so that it was better than the source VHS.
It is a prize well worth trying for, so everyone (except our Mac users) get your entries in :tup:
Another reason it is no use to me. I do not do Windows.
You occasionally do competitions though!
You could always enter to be sociable and if you win donate the prize or give it to someone who does do windows :)
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Quote from: highlandscenics on May 03, 2012, 08:54:44 PM
oohhhh........will defo enter this. I want to try and venture into video as a side project.....better get snapping......Good luck everyone!
Quote from: Reinardina on May 04, 2012, 07:44:10 AM
I'll definitely have a go too.
Cool. At least we'll have two competitors. lol.. Spread the word please, then we can have a proper competition. ;) After this comp we'll run another one, I'll be giving away a copy of PhotoPlus x5, but after this if we don't have many people taking part I'll probably give the prize competitions a miss. We'll see how it goes. ;)
Quite a few entries so far, and still plenty of time! You needn't have worried Mick.
Would love to hav a go - if it ever stos raining here. Not seen a blue sky in ages now. I don't have a DSLR so is tat ok? Probably a daft question though.
So anything relating to spring is ok. I can but try, lol.
Only nine entries so far, and we only have a few more days to go.. :doh: :(
Please remember, your entries have to be in the Serif MoviePlus X6 competition (http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=424) album, otherwise they will be excluded from the competition.
Was out last night trying to get something half decent + one in the box when I get a chance to edit properly. Will enter them to be sociable ;)
One of the problems with my Fuji bridge is that I cannot attach any lens filters to it, simply as I have not yet found filters of the right diameter, accordingly with the comp' rules stating that PP was allowed, combining in part, a section metred off the sky was applied to the photograph (by way of getting the shot in the best light as I could without a necessary filter).
May Dawn
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If this aspect breaches anyones view of what PP should or should not be allowed; I simply ask that the following image wholly comprising of a single exposure, is allowed to be included in its place.
Admin, Could you please swap the photographs at the first complaint, thank you. :beer:
Another May Dawn
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I can't see any reason why your original entry would be problematic.
You've just done a little bit of manual HDR ;)
No worries Andy - it says post processing is allowed so for me anything goes. Let`s not get into a DCM type debate eh ;)
Quote from: jinky on May 31, 2012, 08:57:47 AM
No worries Andy - it says post processing is allowed so for me anything goes. Let`s not get into a DCM type debate eh ;)
Sure that's fine jinky. :tup:
Remember to get you files in the comp album folks, it'll be locked in a few hours. ;)
Wanted to enter a shot just to make up the numbers but it is now closed even though it says entries by the 6th of June :(
" Quote " Image must be taken between, 1st and 31st of May 2012, and entered into the gallery album no later than the 6th June.
Quote from: Dave on June 05, 2012, 02:51:26 AM
Wanted to enter a shot just to make up the numbers but it is now closed even though it says entries by the 6th of June :(
" Quote " Image must be taken between, 1st and 31st of May 2012, and entered into the gallery album no later than the 6th June.
oops :-[ how embarrassing. Sorry Dave, it's my mistake. I'll reopen the alum, and notify everyone. :tup:
No need to be embarrassed Mick ;D What is embarresing is my wife has just asked me why there is a AA battery in the fridge and I could not give her an explanation :( Not done that sort of thing for a while. Reminds me of the night I put the kettle in the fridge and tried plugging in the milk. :uglystupid2:
Quote from: Dave on June 05, 2012, 09:07:49 PM
No need to be embarrassed Mick ;D What is embarresing is my wife has just asked me why there is a AA battery in the fridge and I could not give her an explanation :( Not done that sort of thing for a while. Reminds me of the night I put the kettle in the fridge and tried plugging in the milk. :uglystupid2:
Quite like the sound of this. Takes me back decades!
How time flies.
dieing to see who wins this :)
Quote from: kerry holt on June 17, 2012, 11:06:02 AM
dieing to see who wins this :)
So am I, lol.. Having trouble deciding the winner ATM.. :-[ Am drafting in some help. Anyone who hasn't entered could also help out by dropping me a PM with their favourite pic from here. http://cameracraniums.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=424 ;)
:idea: With the low number of entries (just an idea to create some added interest) a winner could be decided by a couple of Polls - Poll 1 allowing viewers three votes for their top three, which would then provide a shortlist entries from the top six pics for a run off Poll 2, allowing the viewer just one vote to choose their favourite photograph. :legit:
Obviously the votes should be from registered members and voting for your own image should disqualify the image :D
I don't envy you Mick! I'd say get the meaning/advice from some of the top class photographers on CC. And if they don't PM you, PM them!
I'm personally not in favour of voting as I'll be away from Wednesday, and won't be able to take part. There may be more people on holiday at this time of year.
Good luck!
I'll send you a PM about this later Mick. In the meantime I have got find a suggestion for the image of the week . . . .
come on ......................... the suspense is killing me lol :knuppel2:
Wow, i thought this one would have been decided by now,lol. The suspense is killing me too.
I reckon Mick is doing it for effect, like they do on them talent shows/dancing on ice etc etc.....haha :D
So who won this one in the end?
I thought I'd missed the announcement while on holiday. So, we're all still in with a chance then?
My friend, a volunteer photographer for a local charity for whom I hope to win the software in due time (whenever), shot some video for the charity this morning, and is looking for free editing software.
Does anyone know if such software exists? And can you recommend it?
but reinardina i wanted to win to give it to my son so he can do films.............................
oooh the suspense......more tense than a Sumos' loin cloth... :uglystupid2:
Quote from: kerry holt on July 13, 2012, 05:38:45 PM
but reinardina i wanted to win to give it to my son so he can do films.............................
Seems a lot of us are in it, to surprise someone else!
Quote from: highlandscenics on July 13, 2012, 06:41:06 PM
oooh the suspense......more tense than a Sumos' loin cloth... :uglystupid2:
Never looked very closely at those cloths. They sound dangerous (to the eye of the beholder), the way you describe them.
Sorry about the delay folks :-[
A winner has been selected and as soon as Mick has time he will announce it and publish the shot onto the front page. :tup: ;D
RR
Alf ( on behalf of mod team )
yippee yippee how can you keep it a secret!
Quote from: kerry holt on July 13, 2012, 08:04:24 PM
yippee yippee how can you keep it a secret!
Very easy.
I dont want to get banned. lol
lol......Always a good incentive... ;D
Can't wait!
OK, all I can do is appologise for the lack of input around here, I'm just so busy with other stuff at the moment.
What I want to do if possible, (and I've mentioned this to the mod team), is to hand the running of the comps over to the Moderators and members to try and save me a bit of time. Plus it might generate some new ideas into the mix.
That way, all I'll have to do is edit any posts already there, add a few banners etc, and send off the prize. I'm pretty sure anyone from the mod group can use the announce feature too, so if I can leave that to you guys too that would help. ;)
We now need you all to help out and come up with ideas for the next competition, to win a copy of PhotoPlus X5. :idea:
Sorry if it looks like I've abandoned you all, this isn't the case, and will be back to normal real soon. Gotta shoot now, more work to do this morning unfortunately. ::) :doh: :legit:
Quote from: admin on July 15, 2012, 09:53:29 AM
OK, all I can do is appologise for the lack of input around here, I'm just so busy with other stuff at the moment.
What I want to do if possible, (and I've mentioned this to the mod team), is to hand the running of the comps over to the Moderators and members to try and save me a bit of time. Plus it might generate some new ideas into the mix.
That way, all I'll have to do is edit any posts already there, add a few banners etc, and send off the prize. I'm pretty sure anyone from the mod group can use the announce feature too, so if I can leave that to you guys too that would help. ;)
We now need you all to help out and come up with ideas for the next competition, to win a copy of PhotoPlus X5. :idea:
Sorry if it looks like I've abandoned you all, this isn't the case, and will be back to normal real soon. Gotta shoot now, more work to do this morning unfortunately. ::) :doh: :legit:
No worries Mick. :) :)
No rest for the wicked Mick....Hmmm....I'll have to open this tin of ice cold beer now to relax... :beer: ;D
but who's the winner of this comp before we start the next one...................... :uglystupid2:
Just an idea while we wait upon the result - :idea: For the next Serif comp' - How about a series of three images or a triptych (that perhaps tell a story, beginning middle and end) of any subject. :legit:
Quote from: beauxreflets on July 27, 2012, 06:43:18 AM
Just an idea while we wait upon the result - :idea: For the next Serif comp' - How about a series of three images or a triptych (that perhaps tell a story, beginning middle and end) of any subject. :legit:
(blows cobwebs off the page... :D).........That sound's a great theme Andy....ooh....I'll have to look up triptychs' to understand what they are....still, another genre to master!.. :uglystupid2:
Well at long last here is the winning shot
Taken and submitted by Michaelb104.
Well done Michael.
Get in touch with Mick via pm with your details.
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Congratulations Michael :tup:
Well done Michael,well deserved.
Des
A nice shot with the light coming through the petals.
Congrats Michael, well deserved and a stunning shot.... :tup:
Well done Michaelb104. :tup:
Congratulations Michael!
Well deserved winner with an image that shouts "Spring", congratulations.
When was Spring? ;)
Congrats Mike. On to the next one.
Abers, spring was the short bit between New Year's Eve and the long period of rain just before the Islington Olympics.
Quote from: Hinfrance on July 29, 2012, 07:36:06 AM
Congrats Mike. On to the next one.
Abers, spring was the short bit between New Year's Eve and the long period of rain just before the Islington Olympics.
:2funny: :2funny:
Nice one Michael ;)
Wow, thanks all for the congratulations, really was very surprised to win.
I've not been around much lately, I'm trying to get certified in a new software product (to me) to try and keep myself in work. I've managed to get the first part passed, just one more exam to go at the end of August. I have also had last week away on holiday, trying to avoid all the sport ;)
Again thank you for picking me as the winner, I'll be in touch tomorrow Mick and thanks for the nudge Alf.
Quote from: michaelb104 on August 09, 2012, 09:44:26 PM
Wow, thanks all for the congratulations, really was very surprised to win.
I've not been around much lately, I'm trying to get certified in a new software product (to me) to try and keep myself in work. I've managed to get the first part passed, just one more exam to go at the end of August. I have also had last week away on holiday, trying to avoid all the sport ;)
Again thank you for picking me as the winner, I'll be in touch tomorrow Mick and thanks for the nudge Alf.
Trying to get certified sounds rather ominous! Glad you explained it.
Good luck with the next exam!
Quote from: michaelb104 on August 09, 2012, 09:44:26 PM
Wow, thanks all for the congratulations, really was very surprised to win.
I've not been around much lately, I'm trying to get certified in a new software product (to me) to try and keep myself in work. I've managed to get the first part passed, just one more exam to go at the end of August. I have also had last week away on holiday, trying to avoid all the sport ;)
Again thank you for picking me as the winner, I'll be in touch tomorrow Mick and thanks for the nudge Alf.
Congrats on the win Mike, your image fitted the Spring theme nicely. Well done. :tup: I received your details, and will pop your software in the post ASAP.