2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest Winners (page 3)

Frank Farrell
Red Bank, NJ
Camcorder: Sony DXC-D30 and PVV3
Prize: Avid Xpress Pro ($1,000)

Farrell skillfully targets his audience with a message of healthy eating they may not otherwise get, with U Gotta Choose. Learn more about it in our interview with Farrell on Videomaker Vidcast epsiode 55.

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Stephen Strosin
Los Angeles, CA
Camcorder: Panasonic AG-DVX100A
Editing Software: Apple Final Cut Pro 3
Prize: JVC GZ-MG505 HDD Camcorder and Share Station ($1,500)

Strosin has fun with a custodian who makes the most out the situation after his personal audio device's batteries die. You might recall Strosin's winning entry from last year, Unplanned. Don't miss our interview with Strosin, which appears on Videomaker Vidcast epsiode 54.

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Hodges Usry
Augusta, GA
Camcorder: Panasonic AG-DVX100B
Editing Software: Sony Vegas 5
Prize: Sony Media Software Bundle (Vegas, Vision Series 1-4, Seminar Series, Cinescore) ($1,650)

Hodges Usry is our next Short Video Contest alumni (last year's entry: Sorry) who also won a prize this year. See more about Rozwell, which was based on a true story, on episode 53 of the Videomaker Vidcast.

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Jeffrey B. Teitler
West Hartford, CT
Camcorder: Panasonic AG-HVX200
Prize: Trilab Digital hotcakes ($2,023)
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nother dark entry that makes you wonder what you just saw, Perception takes First Place. We interviewed Jeffrey Tetler on episode 52 of the Videomaker Vidcast.

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Jeff Petersen
Granger, IN
Camcorder: Panasonic AG-HVX200
Editing Software: Apple Final Cut Pro 5
Prize: Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder ($3,700)

Our grand prize winner, Overkill, features a remarkable array of special effects and a keen sense of humor. Be sure to check out our interview with producer Jeff Petersen on episode 53 of the Videomaker Vidcast.

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Dixie Dirt-Boulevards
Brandon M. Ward
Knoxville, TN
Camcorder: Canon XL1 (also used an Elmo Super 8 camera)
Editing Software: Apple Final Cut Pro
Prize: Pinnacle Mobile Media Organizer ($50)
This music video for regional band Dixie Dirt includes some great color effects and very clean audio.

Georgia Gas
Ben Rawnsley
Plant City, FL
Prize: Pinnacle Mobile Media Converter ($30)
An animated PSA created on spec, Georgia Gas suggests some quick but valuable tips on cutting your energy usage in 30 seconds.

We have uploaded all of this year's videos to our Web site for viewing at
www.videomaker.com/community/contest-winners/2006/. Be sure to check them out!

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