Monday, February 28, 2011
So, You Wanna Enter Our Contest?
Scenario: You've got an amazing idea for a video to enter into our Devoted to Deep Dish Video Contest and you're sure it will win. You've planned out your execution, developed your script and even got a few friends in on the soon-to-be masterpiece motion picture.
Problem: You realize you don't have access to a video camera and now feel like someone threw a monkey wrench into your well thought out plans.
Have no fear, future Quentin Tarantino, we're here to help. We've come up with a few suggestions for you to get your devotion to Lou Malnati's deep dish broadcasted for all to see:
- Enlist the help of a friend: We all know the saying "the more the merrier", right? Round up a couple of friends - especially the one that just got a Flip Camcorder for Christmas - and film your action-packed video.
- Take a visit to the library: Most libraries will rent out video equipment to card-holders - check with your local library to see if they offer this type of program.
- Use your cell phone: Most cell phones today come equipped with a video camera built right in! While it may not produce a video with quality similar to a professional camcorder, we'll be able to see past the fuzziness to the true core of the matter - your heart-felt story about Lou's.
- Use your digital camera: Like cell phones, most digital cameras have a video setting that will shoot a more than decent movie. Again, the quality of the video may not be up to your standards, but we're not worried - we're looking for the quality of the content you will be filming.
- If all else fails and you have absolutely no access to any video whatsoever, try this: Create a photo montage in PowerPoint, write out your story on a slide and convert it to video. You could even get as creative as narrating it for us! Don't know how to convert a PowerPoint presentation to a movie? We've got you covered - here's how you convert your presentation using Windows and Mac.
If you're still stumped, shoot us an
email and let us know. We don't want anyone to be singled out as we think everyone has a story that is worthy of being heard. Now go get 'em, Tiger! We're looking forward to seeing our fans' creative talent!
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