2005 GTR Video Recap

[Kyle Greer]

Hi all.....I've just recently come across a friend with a server and now I have the ability to host videos.

First off I'd like to thank InterVenom for letting me use their music. Check them out at http://www.intervenom.com . You guys rock, thanks for the tunes.

Secondly I'd like to thank Cal for hosting this video. You can see his site at http://www.parkerconnection.com/

Thirdly I'd like to thank everyone who attended GTR

Here it is, hope you enjoy Niagara FIRST's GTR Video

This video was shot and edited by Kyle Greer and is copyrighted to CDM Productions. If anybody wants more info on the video feel free to PM me or drop me an email here

[Karthik]

Kyle did a great job with this video. It really captures the excitement and drama of a FIRST event.

The video starts with general footage of teams 1114 & 1503, then focuses on Final Match 2 between 1114, 1305, 1511 (Red) & 48, 1503, 84 (Blue). Going into the finals the red alliance seemed to have too much offensive fire power. Team 48 led an impressive defensive strategy which curtailed the scoring of 1114 and 1305.

This was one of the most exciting FIRST matches I've ever seen, with Red pulling it out with a last second cap by 1114. The final score was 32-31 in favour of the red alliance. I still remember the nervousness in all the competitors as they waited for that final score to come up. Again, this video does a really great job of capturing the emotions of those final minutes.

It was definitely a great event. One I won't forget anytime soon.

[Tomasz Bania]

That is amazing ! How long did it take you to make it?

[Kyle Greer]

lol thanks well I used about 4 tapes (eachone is 1 hour), so to capture it was about 4 hours and about 10 hours of editing, over about 3 days.

[Derek Bessette]

I have always loved this video. What an amazing day that was!

I especially love the shot of Coach Behrouz holding back Chris V by the shirt during autonomous mode....and of course the last second cap.

Kyle, what can I say? You have a great talent!

I look forward to seeing what you put together for us this year.

[Kyle Greer]

Thanks Derek, Yah I've got a few ideas floating around. I can't wait to see what I make this year aswell! lol.

[The Cyborg]

Our team may be coming to this regional this coming season, in place of the Midwest Regional, in which we were avid participants of. This coming year may be our first year for participating in this regional (well, my first year, I think my team participated in the GTR before).

I have to say, this video has definitely increased my enthusiasm for coming to this regional! It has captured my attention that this may be one of the more challenging, more exciting of the many regionals taking place around the world. Also, the editing done in this video is very professionally done, it truly captures the spirit and the excitement of this incredible event!

You did an amazing job and a great deal of hard work, and I will definitely be looking forward to this coming Greater Toronto Regional! I can't wait!!!

EDIT: That final match between the red and the blue alliances was one of the closest matches I have ever seen! You recorded the perfect match that captures the emotions of an incredible FIRST event. You are a very amazing video editor and artist!

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Derek Bessette

I have always loved this video. What an amazing day that was!

Kyle, what can I say? You have a great talent!

I look forward to seeing what you put together for us this year.

I second all of that. Great job! I really liked all the new camera angles of your footage of the finals.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by The Cyborg

Our team may be coming to this regional this coming season, in place of the Midwest Regional, in which we were avid participants of. This coming year may be our first year for participating in this regional (well, my first year, I think my team participated in the GTR before).

I have to say, this video has definitely increased my enthusiasm for coming to this regional! It has captured my attention that this may be one of the more challenging, more exciting of the many regionals taking place around the world. Also, the editing done in this video is very professionally done, it truly captures the spirit and the excitement of this incredible event!

You did an amazing job and a great deal of hard work, and I will definitely be looking forward to this coming Greater Toronto Regional! I can't wait!!!

EDIT: That final match between the red and the blue alliances was one of the closest matches I have ever seen! You recorded the perfect match that captures the emotions of an incredible FIRST event. You are a very amazing video editor and artist!

Hmm, so 65 may be joining us in Toronto this year? I wonder what *other* American teams may be considering a trek to Canada?????

[Ian Curtis]

Wow, that is incredible. Did you videotape that too? Both you and the videotaper deserve cookies, lots of them. My favorite video of the year!

[Steve W]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

Hmm, so 65 may be joining us in Toronto this year? I wonder what *other* American teams may be considering a trek to Canada?????

Team 4 from California.

[The Cyborg]

Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

Hmm, so 65 may be joining us in Toronto this year? I wonder what *other* American teams may be considering a trek to Canada?????

Hmm, I may be expecting an ELITE team from Ohio to make the trek across the border also .

[Kyle Greer]

Yes I did tape that as well as edit. It'll be cool to see a few more American teams join us at GTR. Can't wait!

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by The Cyborg

Hmm, I may be expecting an ELITE team from Ohio to make the trek across the border also .

Well, that goes without saying, really. I was referring to *other* American teams who may be interested in attending Canadian regionals.

But yeah, back to Kyle's tape. That sure was neat! I swear one of the cameras was right next to 1114's drive team during the finals - I could see one of the near goals right next to where the cameraman was standing. It's great they were so fixated on their driving that they didn't even notice you standing there. Were you really that close?

[Kyle Greer]

I was standing by the corner goal. I actually shoot for TVCogeco 10 out of Niagara, and I go to Simcoe so I actually shoot for TVCogeco for a segment called "The Source".