Unique Chairman's Videos

[Metonym]

Do they even exist? It seems like everyone follows the same format, but some have better production quality than others. I tried to do something original, but I found out that it doesn't work out quite easily. The format I'm talking about comes in two variations. Either the team is the only one in the video with b-roll here and there or there is a mix of the team and some other people that are giving testimonials.

[Loralyn P]

I have an idea for what would be a fairly unique video I think, but time and equipment restraints really stop me from doing it. I might attempt it over the summer. But I'm wondering why there aren't really any non-interview-style videos out there as well. I know not every team has the same restraints as I do.

[Tottanka]

how bout this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzOkJG4hAy8

[Andrew Schreiber]

I'd suggest getting a hold of 33's from a few years back. Or 27's from this year.

[Metonym]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

I'd suggest getting a hold of 33's from a few years back. Or 27's from this year.

27's is really good. I'm impressed by all the slider movements being so clean, I have yet to perfect the technique. I can't say I like 33's a lot, but at least it is different from the usual.

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by Metonym

Do they even exist? It seems like everyone follows the same format, but some have better production quality than others. I tried to do something original, but I found out that it doesn't work out quite easily. The format I'm talking about comes in two variations. Either the team is the only one in the video with b-roll here and there or there is a mix of the team and some other people that are giving testimonials.

You need to see Team 781's submission from this season. When it was played at GTR East, hundreds of jaws hit the floor. Unique and effective; one of the best CA videos I've ever seen.

[Metonym]

Originally Posted by Karthik

You need to see Team 781's submission from this season. When it was played at GTR East, hundreds of jaws hit the floor. Unique and effective; one of the best CA videos I've ever seen.

Kinetic Knights? They don't seem to have posted their video on YouTube yet. If the whole event thought it was amazing then they must be doing something right. I'll keep an eye on their channel for the video.

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by Metonym

27's is really good. I'm impressed by all the slider movements being so clean, I have yet to perfect the technique. I can't say I like 33's a lot, but at least it is different from the usual.

I was there to witness Team 27 win the RCA and then watched the video live on the big screen.
I came away totally impressed with how they were able to capture what their entire program is about.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I was there to witness Team 27 win the RCA and then watched the video live on the big screen.
I came away totally impressed with how they were able to capture what their entire program is about.

As a 27 Alum... yeah they really did.

[kmehta]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I was there to witness Team 27 win the RCA and then watched the video live on the big screen.
I came away totally impressed with how they were able to capture what their entire program is about.

27's video is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCz2yTVPxbM

[Yipyapper]

Originally Posted by Metonym

Kinetic Knights? They don't seem to have posted their video on YouTube yet. If the whole event thought it was amazing then they must be doing something right. I'll keep an eye on their channel for the video.

Originally Posted by Karthik

You need to see Team 781's submission from this season. When it was played at GTR East, hundreds of jaws hit the floor. Unique and effective; one of the best CA videos I've ever seen.

After Windsor-Essex (week 6 event for us), we'll release our Chairman's video. Thank you for your kind words, Karthik, and to everyone else, we have set our release for the video on April 6th in case anyone wants a specific date.

[m1506m]

http://youtu.be/b6hIq9sZPug

1506's winning submission at West Michigan.

[cjrazdar15]

Thank you everyone for your gracious words!

I am really proud, not only of what my teammates have been able to produce with our own video, but in a larger essence, of what FRC students are able to produce. No matter if a team's Chairman's videos is generic or not, I am always personally excited to see the creativity of effort students put towards their videos.

[KeatonM]

Originally Posted by Metonym

It seems like everyone follows the same format, but some have better production quality than others.

For the most part, I agree with this. Overall, I think it's tough to stray away from a "standard" (i.e. Ken Burns slideshows, clips of student/mentor/community member interviews, etc) of sorts while still showcasing what your team does. And, in my opinion, that's okay. A lot of FIRST and the Chairman's Award criteria is showcasing how people are inspired, and words definitely say more than pictures!

However, every so often you see something really cool and you remember it. One of the ones that I recall quite well is 2337's video from 2013. Although it still follows the "standard" I mentioned above, the drawing animations give it a little extra shazam (and a little humor when you notice the glasses drawn on everybody!)

Also, as an alumni of 27, and the one who was "the" video editor for 2.5 years of my 4 on the team, I have to say that I'm really impressed with 2014's video. (Actually, I loved 2013's as well - I guess the videos got better once I stopped making/helping with them )

[Clinton Bolinger]

We didn't win Chairman's in 2012 but I thought our video was very original.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WQ3bqsq4t4

Enjoy!

-Clinton-