FilmConvert’s annual film competition attracts hundreds of brilliant films and filmmakers every year, and 2016 was no exception. Below are the winners from each of our 7 categories, with notes from the judges. People’s Choice Award From over 16,000 votes cast by members of the public, ‘Farewell’ by Pece Zdravkovski was the winner of the… Continue reading Color Up Competition 2016 Winners
Category: User Videos
‘I Found You’ – Brendan Leahy
“My team and I really wanted to sell the retro style as much as we could while still using the strengths of a digital workflow. We were able to focus on getting clean images in-camera, then used FilmConvert in post to add in that throwback look!” Shot on the RED Epic-Dragon with Dog Schidt Optiks… Continue reading ‘I Found You’ – Brendan Leahy
Living On A Shoestring – Tamara Gabriel
https://vimeo.com/178014120 Tamara Gabriel is a freelance filmmaker based in the UK, where she focuses on making short documentaries and narrative films. Tamara Gabriel – the interview I’ve always had a passion for photography ever since I was a kid and was given my first film camera. A few years ago I decided to buy… Continue reading Living On A Shoestring – Tamara Gabriel
Alex Thraves – User Showcase
https://vimeo.com/alexthraves/chakratattoolounge Alex Thraves is a freelance filmmaker who produces online promo videos, events and weddings, and music videos. Alex Thraves – The Interview Give us a bit of detail about yourself – background, profession, how you got into filmmaking and your current role? I grew up in Southend-On-Sea, UK, surrounded by my father’s video cameras,… Continue reading Alex Thraves – User Showcase
Insane – Korn music video, dir. Ryan Valdez
Ryan Valdez directed the music video ‘Insane’, for the band Korn. Ryan Valdez – The Interview I am from New Mexico, currently a resident here in the great Los Angeles. I work as a freelance director and as a motion graphics/vfx artist in post houses for tv networks. Current clients range from MTV to A&E.… Continue reading Insane – Korn music video, dir. Ryan Valdez
Watch the FilmConvert Competition Winners 2015
Watch the top films from the 2015 Film competition Every year we hold an annual film competition. It’s a great opportunity for us to see what all the talents filmmakers in the FilmConvert community have been working on, as well as a great way for you guys to showcase your work. We’re always very overwhelmed by… Continue reading Watch the FilmConvert Competition Winners 2015
Myst by Gairik Sarkar
https://vimeo.com/69825734 Settings Camera: Canon EOS 5d Mark II Software: FilmConvert Pro – After Effects, Premiere (Windows) Settings: Fuji Velvia 100 MYST. Shot, designed and edited by Gairik Sarkar Music: Clint Mansell “The Last Man” from The Fountain soundtrack Locations: Sandakphu, Tumling, Pelling (North Bengal, Sikkim) Equipment: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 550D, Canon… Continue reading Myst by Gairik Sarkar
Spartan Race Ski Morin Heights 2013 by Greg Harris
Camera: Red Epic Software: FilmConvert Pro – After Effects, Premiere (OSX) Settings: FJ 8543 VD This is the official race film for Spartan Race which took place at Ski Morin Heights in Montreal Canada in 2013.
Sound Thief: Teaser by Aditya Kapur
Camera Settings Camera: Canon 5D Mark III Software: FilmConvert Pro – After Effects, Premiere (OSX) Settings: Fuji Velvia 100 Sound Thief Sound Thief is the first of a series of mini-documentaries featuring independent musicians based in four cities. This one features Jivraj ‘Jiver’ Singh, drummer for Pinknoise, and electronic percussionist. Born to parents who lived… Continue reading Sound Thief: Teaser by Aditya Kapur
A Riehl Blacksmith by Brennan Robideaux
Camera Settings Camera: RED One MX Software: FilmConvert Pro – After Effects, Premiere (OSX) Settings: Kodak Vision 3 5207 A Riehl Blacksmith Sam Riehl, the youngest professionally operating blacksmith in Louisiana, breathes new life into an old profession, infusing form and function through metal arts. Credits Directed, edited, and shot by Brennan Robideaux Music: “Retrospect”… Continue reading A Riehl Blacksmith by Brennan Robideaux