Round 5 - DVXUser Photography Contest

[Jeremy Ordan]

DVXUser Photography Challenge: Round Five

Why?
Why is a filmmaking community doing something with photography? Simple... With photography you learn about lighting, composition, framing, blocking, and it is fun. Ask any of the 30 people who submitted for the first round to raise money for charity as well as participate in a community event and they will tell you, it was fun, plus:

It is very simple

The Rules:
*Take a picture, in the time period, that fits within the topic of the week on any camera with any lens that you want (D-SLR, Film, DVX, XL1, Cellphone)
*Post process the image in any way that you choose and see fit.
*Please do not post any images that are larger than 8" x 10" at 72DPI
*Email the image to DVXUser@stffilms.com along with any comments regarding the image
*Vote and comment on the images submitted
*The winner will choose the topic for next weeks photography contest.

Simple, right? Maybe too simple... So what's the catch? There is no catch! No cost. No one profiting. No one stealing your images and claiming them as their own. Nothing...

PRIZE:
*The winner chooses next weeks topic (example: landscape, macro, or anything) & if we exceed 50 entries I will make a $50 donation to Isara.com. If we exceed 250 entries, I will donate $250 to Isara.com which is an associates degree in Thailand (according to PK). Your participation can help give the gift of education. PLUS as added motivation, weekly participant and resident, well he lives here, Brandon Rice (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/member.php?u=6061) has offered to donate a copy of his film A Price Too High (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=57245) to the winner if we exceed 50 entries... Do you really need more motivation than that? Thanks Brandon!

This week's topic: Oooh, Ahhh, or Mmmm! chosen by Week 3's winner Jeremy Ordan (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/member.php?u=7852)
Details: submit an image titled either: 'Oooh' 'Ahhh' or 'Mmmm'
Due Date: September 13th @ 11:59 EST
Voting Period: September 14 - September 17th @ 11:59 EST
Next Topic Posting on: September 13th (by winner of Round 4 - City Life (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=69441))

Good luck everyone and I can't wait to see what you submit!

-Jeremy

EDIT:

10 submitted this round... all have been uploaded and the album is available for viewing, voting and comments at http://www.stffilms.com/Photos

EDIT:

Top Five Finishers

1. Mmmm by Jeremy Ordan http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Laura_Mmmm.jpg
2. Oooh by Mikko Wilson http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Oooh.jpg
3. Ahhh by David Jerome http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Ahhh_web_version.jpg
4. Melon by Matt Grunau http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_melon.jpg
5. Oooh by HorseFilms http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Mmmm1.jpg

[mikkowilson]

Nice topic(s)! ... This one should be interesting!


- Mikko ... Hmmm...

[Jeremy Ordan]

Just one entry per person so the title is picked but I thought that this would allow for a ton of interpretation and we should see some amazing submissions

[Brandon Rice]

cooool topic! I've got some ideas already :):):)

[Steve_Arm]

Steve scratching head

[Jeremy Ordan]

Steve scratching head

Meaning you are thinking about it or you don't get it or that is what you are shooting for your image?

[mikegrasso]

Wow great topic, very open.

[Steve_Arm]

Meaning you are thinking about it or you don't get it or that is what you are shooting for your image?

All of the above... though the last one was good!
Anyway talking about an open subject!

[Mike McNeese]

Taking a shot of me reading this week's topic might be what I end up submitting.

[Jeremy Ordan]

So far today I have boarded out a half dozen shots and just can't figure out what I want to do...

[Brandon Rice]

We've got a new prize added this week everyone! Let's get on it! For the regular's that are here every week, I challenge you to "recruit" at least one other person to submit a photo and participate! If everyone does that, we'll double the turnout! Let's hit 50 this time! Come on!

[Jeremy Ordan]

I love the enthusiasm Brandon...

OK, running list of who is in... c'mon?

Bueller?

[Norm Sanders]

Never even heard of this before. Hmmm, I'll have to put some thought into it. Thanks Brandon for the heads up!

[Cynic821]

can i pull a still from a video?

[Brandon Rice]

can i pull a still from a video?

Yep! Video stills are totally ok. It's film training, one frame at a time!

[Cynic821]

i win then!

[Brandon Rice]

i win then!

haha... lookin' forward to your submission! :thumbsup:

[Cynic821]

i dont win, because i have no clue where or how to send this damn thing. :( i dont even know how to vote, this system is complicated to me for some reason, maybe other people are put off by the system as well, get more if it was a little easier?

or im just dumb?

[MalcolmOng]

This topic sounds strangely pornographic...

[Cynic821]

Thats just your dirty dirty mind!

Care to meet me in AIM?!?!?!

j/k

post 900 btw

[david jerome]

This topic sounds strangely pornographic...


Mmmm

[Brandon Rice]

i dont win, because i have no clue where or how to send this damn thing. :( i dont even know how to vote, this system is complicated to me for some reason, maybe other people are put off by the system as well, get more if it was a little easier?

or im just dumb?

Just read the first post through, and you should have everything cleared up for ya :thumbsup:

[Cynic821]

or im just dumb?

:Drogar-Smoke(DBG): <-- me now.

[Jeremy Ordan]

You can pull something from a video as long as:

1. The video was shot during the week that the contest was announced
2. It is your video

Horse won and he used a DVX to shoot it with... It's a lot of fun, and the voting is really simple... You go to the voting, click a score and comment... how is that complicated?

[Brandon Rice]

Yep. That's it. Thanks for the clarification there Jeremy. I've used my DVX for the first round. And my crummy coolshot Nikon for the last three rounds. I have learned a lot about composition and stuff though, it's been great!

[Cynic821]

You can pull something from a video as long as:

1. The video was shot during the week that the contest was announced


*&%$.

nevermind, i dont win, now i gotta think of something! the clip would have been from like 3 years ago

[Jeremy Ordan]

And my crummy coolshot Nikon for the last three rounds.

It's not the arrows, it's the Indian

[Brandon Rice]

It's not the arrows, it's the Indian

Well said. I've gotta use that one sometime! :thumbsup:

[Cynic821]

i was gunna pull a still from this.

http://cynic821.dvxhost.com/Cynic%20Van%20Terminator.mov

[Brandon Rice]

LOL! MAN! That had to hurt!

[Cynic821]

kinda knocks your head for a bit, in wrestling, unless its a powerbomb, it usually hurts the guy doin the move more than it does taking the move. For myself, i called that Flight 821

http://cynic821.dvxhost.com/After%20VTerminator.jpg

the aftermath ^^

[Cynic821]

Ok, back on topic, ill have to do something with my HVX then, sometimes i wish it had some of those consumer level features like the ability to take 5.0mp stills to the SD card or something. oh well. It just sucks that i have to set something up, i like capturing life as it happens with cameras.

[mikkowilson]

I'm so in, again.


- Mikko

[Brandon Rice]

You better be dude! :)

[Jeremy Ordan]

Ok, back on topic, ill have to do something with my HVX then, sometimes i wish it had some of those consumer level features like the ability to take 5.0mp stills to the SD card or something. oh well. It just sucks that i have to set something up, i like capturing life as it happens with cameras.

Dude, a still frame from the HVX in progressive mode will compete with any high level digital camera, and still provide the opportunity for editing.

Plus, look at it this way... My digital SLR can't take 24 unique frames in a second (hell, I would have to drop $5000 just to get to 5 frames a second)

-Jeremy

[Blaine]

Plus, look at it this way... My digital SLR can't take 24 unique frames in a second (hell, I would have to drop $5000 just to get to 5 frames a second)

-Jeremy
$1699 will get you 5 frames/second.

[Jeremy Ordan]

$1699 will get you 5 frames/second.

I cancelled my D80 order so I can get that D200...

I forgot that it offers the 5FPS... I really want full frame, imagine my 10mm Sigma (I'm ordering it next month) in full frame, a true 10mm not a 15mm.

I feel like I'm talking about a Playboy centerfold... When Nikon finally releases a full frame camera we're talking at least $4000... and that's way out of my price range. The D200 it is... in three months.

[Brandon Rice]

OH MAN! I want a nice camera like those kind!

[Cynic821]

I want a D50 :( been posted in the market place for a while that i WTB, but it must be a decent cam if no one is selling

[Jeremy Ordan]

I want a D50 :( been posted in the market place for a while that i WTB, but it must be a decent cam if no one is selling

I keep debating on whether I am selling mine when I get the 200 or whether I am going to keep it and just use it as a secondary camera so I don't need to change lenses all the time

It's a great camera and Overstock.com had the refurbished ones for like $450 a month or three ago...

I'm a big Nikon fan although with Canon you can get more MP's and glass per dollar, but I still prefer Nikon (this is not going to turn into a Canon/Nikon thread).

Ultimately, and for as much as I dislike him, Ken Rockwell makes a great point, the camera doesn't matter, it is the shooter. I say it's not the arrows its the indian... but a great example is look at some of Joey Lawrences stuff... all on a cheap point and shoot camera. On the other end, look at Scharky or Kprince's stuff, both using D-SLR's and both have an amazing eye and with good gear and glass they come up with amazing images. Is one better than the other because of the gear? I think that all three of these people I named are amazing artists and could create an amazing photograph with a disposible kodak, they just use tools to aid them in getting the job done rather than allowing their tools to limit them.

I want the D200 but there are certain things with the camera that could limit me because I'm not there yet... I hope to grow into it though :)

That being said, I really believe, and I think we should make this a one off contest, that we should do a cell phone camera contest, just to see how tools can hold us back rather than allowing us to move forward.

Too many words for this late at night.

[Brandon Rice]

Jeremy, if you think about sellin' your D50... hit me up... I've wanted one for so long!

[Jeremy Ordan]

I keep going back and forth on it... If I decide to sell it you will be the first I tell, but I just need to officially say, "I'm ordering the D200 today" and then I can decide what to do with the D50. It's an amazing camera though

[Cynic821]

well if brandon doesnt have the money when you are ready, ill buy it immediatly, its 20% for me and 80% for my girlfriend. shes wanted a REAL camera for so long , and i told her id get her a d50, she likes it and i especially need use of a still camera now that the digicam thing has been stolen/lost/stolen most likely. I half promised one for her birfday, but it never came through, because 699 new is just way too much, i dont care if its beat to crap , tagged on and thrown around , just as long as it works and comes with that lens its supposed to have, ill buy it. shes still waiting.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Wow, everyone wanting to buy something that I don't even know if I want to sell...

Back on topic, I am meeting with my model tomorrow for the shoot so I am actually going to finish something ahead of deadline for once :)

[CR_OPSO]

I love the enthusiasm Brandon...

OK, running list of who is in... c'mon?

Bueller?

Not sure if I'm going to shoot an Oooh, Ahhh, or Mmmm yet... but since I didn't participate in the last 2 contests, I'll work really hard to enter this one.

Chad

[Steve_Arm]

Wow, everyone wanting to buy something that I don't even know if I want to sell...

First, have you used a Canon? why are you sticking with Nikon if you sell it?

Second, to everyone, does that... ohh,ahhh,mmm, could be a landscape since this theme is very open?

[Jeremy Ordan]

First, have you used a Canon? why are you sticking with Nikon if you sell it??

I have tried the Canon's and even the full frame 5D doesn't feel right, I prefer the Nikon image, and I have so much already invested in Nikon glass that I'm never changing :) Let's end the Canon/Nikon talk for this thread...



Second, to everyone, does that... ohh,ahhh,mmm, could be a landscape since this theme is very open?

Dude, it can be anything... The requirements:

1. It was shot by you during the period that the contest was announced
2. You title the image either 'Oooh' 'Ahhh' or 'Mmmm'

It is completely open so if you do a chick covered in Jello or a sunrise either can be named 'Ahhh' and both would be considered (NOTE: anyone submitted a picture of a chick covered in Jello will be DQ'd if it is deemed that the image violates DVXUser's no pornography policy)

The concept behind this photography challenge for this week is to be as creative as possible and have it almost be a 'submit anything you want' thread.

I keep hoping that Mikko's image will be a photo of Red footage.

-Jeremy

[mikkowilson]

It is completely open so if you do a chick covered in Jello or a sunrise either can be named 'Ahhh' and both would be considered (NOTE: anyone submitted a picture of a chick covered in Jello will be DQ'd if it is deemed that the image violates DVXUser's no pornography policy)


All DQ'd images can be sent to me for independant review...



- Mikko ... doesn't care so much for sunrises.

[Cyber6]

All DQ'd images can be sent to me for independant review...



- Mikko ... doesn't care so much for sunrises.

ROFLOL... :grin:

I am more of a photographer than a filmmaker (actually..... more a photoshopper than a photographer.. :evil: ..You get the idea!!). I've joined DVXuser cause I am looking for a DVX cam for my son. My info is already in the Marketplace, so I won't repeat it here.

This sounds like a fun challenge, I've already have some ideas. :thumbsup:



C.

[sonic freak]

I've been on the sidelines for these contests but for this contest I'll submit. What the heck. I don't have a great camera, I'm in the process of purchasing one, so for now I only have a point and shoot. But it's actually not bad. And I agree, it's the indian.

Jeremy, great idea to get people shooting. I think this contest is a great & fun idea.

[Jeremy Ordan]

The goal of these contests has been and will continue to be to inspire creativity, to encourage people to get out and shoot something, to understand blocking, composition, and lighting techniques that apply not only to photography but to filmmaking, and most importantly to help everyone improve as a visual artist, whether that is through filmmaking or photography (they are completely linked).

Welcome to the contest, it really is a lot of fun

[Brandon Rice]

Welcome to the contest... and my challenge still stands. Let's make this round the biggest one ever! The theme is VERY broad... make the most of it! :)

[Steve_Arm]

So... what's up?
Both days in weekend turned to disaster for me. Lost the light while after some sunset pics. However I have scouted a really good place for a ... ahhh photograph, should be shooting it at afternoon.

[Jeremy Ordan]

I did my shoot last night so contrary to almost every other week, I'm way ahead of the deadline and all wrapped up.

Tomorrow I will announce Round 6 to give everyone an extra day to work because Round 6 is going to take some planning on everyone's behalf and will be a lot of fun.

-Jeremy

[Brandon Rice]

I cannot think of anything for this round. I could think of lots of things, but I want to do something amazing this round.

[Draccan]

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[Jeremy Ordan]

Winner chooses topic...

[Draccan]

[deleted by user]

[troypod]

hey I never visited this part of the site before, I'm def in on the next contest

[mikegrasso]

Just sent off my photo for this round Good luck to all. This contest is Hot.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Mine was shot Sunday night and then I finished post on it last night. I just got approval from my model, so it looks like I'm all done and just waiting...

[Brandon Rice]

How many submissions so far? I'm lagging.

[Jeremy Ordan]

As of last night 0

That either means:

A) People are taking their time with this submission round
B) It's going to be very easy for someone to run away with this one because of the small number of submissions
C) The topic just sucks so you can blame Jeremy Ordan (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/member.php?u=7852) who picked the topic

[Steve_Arm]

Give away a HVX and there should be a total of 500 submissions... anyway,
I still haven't developed my films and really don't no if is any worthy in there.

[CR_OPSO]

As of last night 0

Dang.



That either means:

A) People are taking their time with this submission round
B) It's going to be very easy for someone to run away with this one because of the small number of submissions
C) The topic just sucks so you can blame Jeremy Ordan (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/member.php?u=7852) who picked the topic

Um, D) all of the above. :) (just kiddin)

I'll try to take mine tonight. I still don't have a clue what it will be!

Chad

[Draccan]

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[Jeremy Ordan]

It's a weekly gig... I don't think 7 days is too short to plan and shoot vague topics...

If it was something like Waterfall or Full Moon that would be almost too demanding, but regardless of whether we have 10 entries or 200 the people who participate, give, and receive feedback always enjoy themselves and find it to be a rewarding experience.

[Matt Grunau]

Mine's in. Check yer PM.

[CR_OPSO]

I took a few shots tonight of something I was doing already (meaning it wasn't specifically for this contest)... it might work. But I came up with a better idea while I was shooting that I'll try tomorrow (I do everything at the last minute).

Chad

[Sacksnack]

I'm gonna' try to take something tomorrow. I never have any trouble coming up with ideas, I just have zero talent. But gash darnit I 'll do anything for a Brandon Rice DVD. Autographed?

-Kevin

[Brandon Rice]

But gash darnit I 'll do anything for a Brandon Rice DVD. Autographed?

Sure thing! :thumbsup:

My entry is being sent in right now... I had a nice opportunity tonight for a pic. Sadly I had no camera... lol :grin:

[Cynic821]

I still havent taken my shot, but ill try tomorrow, though i doubt ill have anything good to shoot sitting in the office all day, and wont have a camera

[mikegrasso]

Did you get mine, it was sent yesterday before noon?

[MalcolmOng]

Yeah i recall having sent mine in already as well - sent it the second Brandon pm'd me

[mikkowilson]

I shot something suitable on Monday .. now I jsut have to wade through the hunderes of photos I took this past week and find it!

- Mikko

[Brandon Rice]

It better be a pic of RED :)

[mikkowilson]

Heh, That was my original plan Brandon. I wanted to get some good picture form the showing. Unfortunaly I was distracted by the image on the sceen. :)

I do however have something good from Amsterdam that I just sent to Jeremy for round 5. :)

- Mikko

[Brandon Rice]

Nice. Can't wait to check it out!

[HorseFilms]

I'm in.:thumbsup:

[Brandon Rice]

Let's get the party started! How many entries Jeremy?

[troypod]

is there still time to make a submission???

[idvfilms]

I had to give it a shot. No pun intended :beer:

[Brandon Rice]

is there still time to make a submission???

yes until midnight (EST)

[david jerome]

Hey Jeremy,
I just emailed you my submission.

Do the pictures get posted tonight or tomorrow?

[Brandon Rice]

Generally he posts them up tonight... at midnight, the deadline.

[CR_OPSO]

I'm in. I didn't get around to doing what I planned, but I had something from yesterday that works.

Can't wait to see everyone's entries!

Chad

[Brandon Rice]

Can't wait to see everyone's entries!


Wait to say that till' you see mine, LOL! :grin:

[Jeremy Ordan]

I just walked in from seeing a play... I will post the submissions I received within the next 30 minutes... Sorry for the delay, but sometimes you gotta have a personal life, you know?

[Steve_Arm]

That's what I assumed, you did right. I mailed you mine about a half hour ago. It's morning here though not midnight.

[Brandon Rice]

I just walked in from seeing a play... I will post the submissions I received within the next 30 minutes... Sorry for the delay, but sometimes you gotta have a personal life, you know?

Word! Can't wait to see em' all :thumbsup:

[Jeremy Ordan]

10 submitted this round... all have been uploaded and the album is available for viewing, voting and comments at http://www.stffilms.com/Photos

[Jeremy Ordan]

Here are the people who I have received submissions from:

Steve Armenakis
Chad Rigal
Dave.com
Michael Isdes
Horse
Mikko Wilson
Mgruau
Brandon Rice
Michael E Grasso
Jeremy Ordan

If you name isn't on this list then I didn't receive yours so please resend and I will do one more upload tomorrow evening...

[Brandon Rice]

Cool pics everyone. I've voted and will comment shortly! :)

[Brandon Rice]

I've voted and commented on each one. Lots of cool pics this round. Just wish more people would join in, as this contest is so valuable!

[MalcolmOng]

I'll just post mine here.

Title: OOOOOOH
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4462/beautifulhorizon2le1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

To MAKE sure its received.

Shot with a PD170 in DV mode. Great sunset, crushed blacks, enhanced highlights in premiere color finesse. And it was a really, really, really flimsy roof.

[mikkowilson]

Just saw my photo on another monitor than my laptop... Aww man do LCD's suck the big one or what?

I hope you all see something as good as I see.

- Mikko

[MalcolmOng]

Opposite here. Just saw it on my mac laptop(my normal is a windows with viewsonic 17" flatscreen)...Man macs are bright

[troypod]

I'm obviously late, but here's a would-be appropriate submission I took on monday...

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/6668/1158230087.jpg

Canon Rebel XT w EFS 18-55mm

[Steve_Arm]

Wow! LMAO ROFL LOL!

[Jeremy Ordan]

Do not post submissions in the thread... just email them to dvxuser@stffilms.com and I will get them posted for viewing and voting...

[MalcolmOng]

The last time i emailed it didnt go through...so i'm a little afraid the same would hold true this time. Can i PM?

[Jeremy Ordan]

I prefer not to receive PMs because there is no tracking available... Try the email one more time.

[Jeremy Ordan]

You can log in and say which is yours now.

[Brandon Rice]

Well, I'll get things kicked off... Here's mine

http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/ohhhentry.jpg

I apologize for the quality, as it was a cell phone picture. I was driving home from work, and saw this amazing sunset... the sun was shining through this mess of clouds and this pink light was shining through. It was quite spectacular. I was kicking myself for not even having my DVX with me. Oh well. Good round again everyone, and I look forward to the next theme! :)

[Jeremy Ordan]

Well this one was mine.

http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/normal_Laura_Mmmm.jpg

I shot nearly 300 images during this model session with about 7-9 poses specifically in mind for this contest, but ultimately settled upon this one because of the eye position, the lighting, and the flat DOF. The lighting was rather simple, a 1200 Watt soft box on the models right and an SB800 bounced off the ceiling for fill. I had a reflector on the right hand side to balance out nose shadows, and think that the overall lighting is nice and muted. This was shot on the Nikon 18-70DX lens at about 55mm, F8, can't remember shutter. Ultimately the thing I liked about this image was that it really had a nice flow in my eyes and I thought the Mmm concept was duplicated not only through the red but also through the icepop.

Photoshop adjustments were pretty minor, some desaturation, some enhancing of the reds and some sharpening of the hair to make it pop. I did play with some curves, but there are already a lot of curves with the image :)

[Brandon Rice]

How many icepop's did it take to get through the whole thing? Being under the lights I'd think it'd melt quickly..

[Jeremy Ordan]

3... We did these and then a whole batch of nudes... The bad thing is these are those low carb ones and they had been in my freezer for 9mos, so they were frost bitten and everything... We had to run them under the sink and then get her set up and lit in order to take the picture. Honestly though, this model is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She was creative, excited, energetic, up for anything...

I will post the cow bell pictures this weekend :)

[Brandon Rice]

Cool. I am sure it's always nice to work with a good person like that, I only speak from working with actors... but when they're excited, and creative, it makes all the difference.

[Steve_Arm]

3... We did these and then a whole batch of nudes...

OK we got the meaning. Here is mine:

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/13838/1158176326.jpg


Current contest I will be shooting with a D70 so my work will be undercover.

[Brandon Rice]

OK we got the meaning. Here is mine:


Got the meaning? of...

[Steve_Arm]

Don't know if I had a model and shooting nude I would do other stuff too. :P

Anyway we actually shot the same subject, where is the place you took the photo?

[CR_OPSO]

You can log in and say which is yours now.

Okay. This is mine:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/16094/1158202285.jpg

As in the description... I was just outside roasting some coffee and thought it looked really good (you non-coffee people just don't get it :) ). I took a few shots while it was cooling and liked this one the best. I'm surprised it came out sharp enough since i was holding the camera in one hand and the spoon in the other (shutter speed was 1/2 second). I need an assistant!

Looking at the sudden drop in the score (from 3.4 to 2.5 - ouch) it looks like some of those non-coffee peeps showed up in the last hour! Oh well, just a game!

Chad

[Brandon Rice]

Don't know if I had a model and shooting nude I would do other stuff too. :P

Anyway we actually shot the same subject, where is the place you took the photo?

oh I get it, ok.

I took my photo on the side of the road in Acton, CA... sort of in the hilly countryside of CA... There's some gorgeous times of day out there.

[Brandon Rice]

Okay. This is mine:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/16094/1158202285.jpg

As in the description... I was just outside roasting some coffee and thought it looked really good (you non-coffee people just don't get it :) ). I took a few shots while it was cooling and liked this one the best. I'm surprised it came out sharp enough since i was holding the camera in one hand and the spoon in the other (shutter speed was 1/2 second). I need an assistant!

Looking at the sudden drop in the score (from 3.4 to 2.5 - ouch) it looks like some of those non-coffee peeps showed up in the last hour! Oh well, just a game!

Chad

This was my favorite on this week, number 1! Great job, loved this pic!

[CR_OPSO]

This was my favorite on this week, number 1! Great job, loved this pic!

Thanks!

[Matt Grunau]

Mine was the girl with the melon

[idvfilms]

The Bikini girl is mine. I had just got my camera and shot about 400 pics that day. I remembered this was happening and thought what the heck! I was sitting right above her and to the left. Here's the original ** Bikini Girl Large (http://idvfilms.com/pics/DSC_0123.JPG)

[david jerome]

This one is mine

http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/Ahhh_web_version.jpg

Shot on a Canon A520. Three separate shots. The ghost and killer where added in photoshop. The girl is my lovely girlfriend. She wasn't crazy about getting nude but really liked the final picture. I wanted to show a little ghost breast but that wouldn't fly. The killer is me with the camera on selftimer. I had a stocking on my head which was way to tight. B&W in post and some highlighting and level adjustments and that's about it. Also erased an outlet and a shoe that was behind the ghost. Overall, I think it turned out better than I was expecting and I learned a few things in photoshop.

[Jeremy Ordan]

By far my favorite of the week, great job David!

[david jerome]

Thanks Jeremy. Looking forward to next week. Still thinking. Pretty cool idea, this whole weekly photo thingy you got going. It's an excellent learning opportunity.

[mikkowilson]

Here's mine:

http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/Oooh.jpg

Took a bunch while playing around with the camera at a dinner at IBC. This is my very good Steadicam Operator friend Richard Lewis.

I debated if I should crop to adjust the framing, but I decided to keep it as it was shot.

We took some really funny ones as part of the set too...
http://dvxuser.mikkowilson.com/IMG_4215.jpg
http://dvxuser.mikkowilson.com/IMG_4219.jpg
http://dvxuser.mikkowilson.com/IMG_4238.jpg


... then Rick burned himself. :grin:


- Mikko

[mikegrasso]

This is mine with the added Ad on the bottom so you can see what I was going for.

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/3177/1158356381.jpg

[idvfilms]

Mike-
looks great! Are you using slave flashes?

[Steve_Arm]

OK, since people complaint for my picture, here are some explanations...
I travelled 60 km but missed the time, the sun had already set and they had just closed the site. So I couldn't get in and went to a nearby hill to get the pic which turned out crap.
To get an idea of what I wanted to shoot, here is a link with the same site/structure:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hahvahd75/sets/72057594078896113/

[HorseFilms]

Surprise, surprise... this is mine:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/232/1158417625.jpg

I didn't know what to do, so I did this at the last minute. It's just a bottle of homemade mead lit with 1/2 CTO to warm things up a tad. My favorite part of this shot is the shadow.

[Brandon Rice]

That's real nice Horse! Wow. Cool.

[HorseFilms]

That's real nice Horse! Wow. Cool.

Thanks, Brandon! I appreciate it.:)

[dan]

is it to late to post a pic?

[mikkowilson]

For round 5 yes, however now is the perfect time to enter Round 6!

- Mikko

[mikegrasso]

Mick no flash was used on my photo, that is why it is yellowish. I just had two 500w photofloods for this. I just bought a nice bounce swivel flash that I may be use this next round. I am sure if I had it for this past round i could have made the photo more true to life, and made the colors pop.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Here are the results to close out week 5...

Top Five Finishers

1. Mmmm by Jeremy Ordan http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Laura_Mmmm.jpg
2. Oooh by Mikko Wilson http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Oooh.jpg
3. Ahhh by David Jerome http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Ahhh_web_version.jpg
4. Melon by Matt Grunau http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_melon.jpg
5. Oooh by HorseFilms http://www.stffilms.com/Photos/albums/userpics/10002/thumb_Mmmm1.jpg

A couple of special notes: Congrats to David Jerome & Matt Grunau for their first top five finishes and Mikko Wilson for his first top three finish! Great work, guys! Very impressive round, so let's move onto the Week 6.

Congrats to everyone on another great week!

[mikkowilson]

2nd place? Sweet! :) Thanks everyone. :thumbsup: Except you Jeremy, you had to have a much better picture than me didn't you? :cheesy:
Seriously though, Congrats all!


- Mikko ... is amazed he beat David's fantastic entry.

[Matt Grunau]

Yeah for me!

[Brandon Rice]

Great job guys... I once again fall flat, LOL! One of these days... hehe

[Jeremy Ordan]

Well I was thinking about announcing round seven today... Would the extra two days help anyone out or would that detract from round six?

[mikkowilson]

Lets do Round 6 first. - Like we don't leave it to the last possible minute anyway!


- Mikko ... is still thinking of somethign for Round 6

[david jerome]

Cooooooool.
Round seven, I haven't even started round six yet.
Great job everyone.

[CR_OPSO]

Congrats everyone!

Chad

[HorseFilms]

There were some pretty cool shots this round. Nice job, everyone!:beer: I can't wait to see what people come up with for the next one.

[Mike McNeese]

Yeah, if you announce Rd 7 today, I'll skip 6 and start planning for 7.

[Jeremy Ordan]

Yeah, if you announce Rd 7 today, I'll skip 6 and start planning for 7.

Hence why I wont announce... I want people to do Round 6.

[Brandon Rice]

It is sad we didn't hit 50 entries.... I think for the next round I'll make the number 30 entries for giving out the DVD... C'mon guys, hit some people up! Let's do this.

[HorseFilms]

I'm expecting more entries for round 6. This could be the most fun to do and it really fits in with what filmmakers try to accomplish in their work.

[Brandon Rice]

I sure hope so... I'm gunna go out w/my DVX tonight and see about getting some stuff maybe.

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

Brandon

Noticed you had started another thread to get more people in, but then it disappeared. JAT, since you are one of the more prolific posters here perhaps it would help get more attention if you added a link or such to your sig.

[Brandon Rice]

Brandon

Noticed you had started another thread to get more people in, but then it disappeared. JAT, since you are one of the more prolific posters here perhaps it would help get more attention if you added a link or such to your sig.

Yeah, I am trying to get to the bottom of why that thread disappeared... it'll be back up soon, it was a misunderstanding... I'll try to implement a link in my sig as well, good idea! :thumbup: