February 2012
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New and Notable Video Contests
February is nearly coming to a close already, and while this month is the shortest of them all, you get an extra day to create videos because this year is a LEAP YEAR! Don’t let that extra time go to waste - check out some great new contests and get creating!
Here are some of the highlights this week:
Biggest cash prize: It’s a tie! Your can earn $10,000 in TWO new contests offered...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
OK, we know we’ve been a little negligent when it comes to our ‘Up For Vote’ round-ups lately. But we have an excuse! OVC just relocated to the West Coast and we’ve been too busy tanning at the beach (juuust kidding!). Turns out moving across the country and getting your new office/home set up take a lot of work!
Know what DOESN’T take a lot of work? Supporting your...
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Announcing the Winner of the OVC 'Smooth Move'...
Thanks to all the OVCers from around the world who entered this month’s giveaway for a Pico Flex Table Dolly! Even though the winner was randomly selected, we were blown away by the creative responses you left in the comment section for this giveaway. From poems to pleas to script/shot ideas, we were thoroughly entertained!
And without further ado, the winner of this month’s giveaway...
January 2012
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New and Notable Video Contests
Big money prizes are the name of the game this week! If you like the potential to score BIG when you enter video contests, this week has your name written all over it. Take a peek at our picks, and then start brainstorming what you’ll do when you strike it rich (But remember to brainstorm your video first)!
Here are some of the highlights this week:
Biggest cash prize: $25,000 in the...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
We’ve got another great group of videos from your fellow OVCers that need your attention and VOTES! Let’s get to it.
VOTE FOR:
Lancelot G in the B&H Unboxing Video Contest
Jason G in the ‘Great Myths of the Great Depression’ Contest (‘Like’ to vote)
Joel Moss Levinson in the JOLLY RANCHER CRUNCH ‘N CHEW Video Assignment (His video is titled...
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New and Notable Video Contests
Well, it only took us a week or two, but I think we’ve finally settled into 2012. We only write 2011 when we’re writing the date out about 25% of the time now. Baby steps!
The first couple weeks of January tend to be a time when video contests lay low, gathering the stength and waiting for the right moment to burst forth. So, while we haven’t seen an overwhelming avalanche of...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
It’s time once again to exercise your right to vote! Take a couple minutes to give your fellow OVCers some love and help them take home a win.
VOTE FOR:
Tannah in the BottledVideo ‘Get the Message Out’ Video Contest. Click ‘Like’ on her video here.
Eric K’s son Jeremy in the AVAD ‘I Can See That in 3D?!’ Video Contest.
Kailer S’s entries...
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A Teenager Can Make A Feature Film
Meet Harrison Houde. He’s a 15-year-old filmmaker (and OVCer) from Vancouver who has recently embarked on a very ambitious quest: to make a feature film. He’s planning a sci-fi movie set against the backdrop of a futuristic corrupt government and he’s even open to incorporating contributors’ ideas into the final film!
Over the next two months, he intends to raise $5,000 through the...
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December 2011
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Announcing the Winners of the Vimeo Plus 'Get...
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Vimeo Plus ‘Get Upgraded’ Giveaway! This was our first global giveaway - and our first time working with Vimeo. We are thrilled to award 5 OVCers with a Vimeo Plus account for a year, and equally thrilled that so many of you came from all corners of the world to take part in our giveaway!
This month’s winners come from such far-flung...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
Just a couple new vids to vote for this week. Take a minute and help out some OVCers who need your votes to win, and don’t forget to check out the full list of ‘Up For Vote’ videos HERE.
VOTE FOR
Allen C in the Supply and Demand Music Video Contest (‘Like’ to vote!)
Yan K in the Highly Humorous ‘48 Hour Energy’ Video Contest
Thanks for helping out...
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Last Day to Enter the Vimeo Plus 'Get Upgraded'... →
Calling all OVCers! Today is the last day to get your entry in for our Vimeo Plus ‘Get Upgraded’ Giveaway. So if you haven’t thrown your proverbial hat into the ring yet, the time to do so is NOW!
At OVC, we’re big fans of Vimeo’s video sharing service. And, we are delighted to share the love by awarding FIVE lucky OVCers a free Vimeo Plus account for a year!
To learn how...
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New and Notable Video Contests
December is a month for being with family and friends, giving gifts, and eating your favorite seasonal dishes. While we don’t know what 2012 is going to hold, we do know that you can start earning gifts (and cash) for yourself by winning some video contests! Check out the newest, bestest contests we’ve collected this week and find something that’s right for you!
Here are some of...
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WatchPlanning on capturing this year’s family or work holiday party? Let Vimeo Video School help you out with some tips!
Don’t forget, we’ve teamed up with Vimeo this month to give 5 lucky OVCers a FREE Vimeo Plus account for a year! Enter by December 12 - click for all the details.
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
December is a month for being generous and charitable towards your fellow man. In that vein, we hope you’ll carry over that ‘spirit of the holidays’ to your fellow OVCers by giving them some much-needed votes! Click the links below to lend your support.
VOTE FOR
Alex B in The Advil Stories Video Contest
Tannah Ashlee Gillman in the BottledVideo ‘Get the Message...
November 2011
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The Ultimate List of Black Friday Deals (for...
It’s the biggest shopping day of the year. There are tons of deals—and not-really-deals—out there. So Gizmodo combed through every one they could find, and ranked them all.
Here’s your Ultimate Black Friday guide: happy hunting.
(via All the Black Friday Deals)
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New and Notable Video Contests
This week, we’re feeling thankful for the bounty of new and exciting video contests being served up fresh on OVC! Before you tuck into that turkey, take a look at the most recent prizes being offered up.
Here are some of the highlights this week:
Biggest cash prize: $20,000 in the JOLLY RANCHER CRUNCH ‘N CHEW Video Assignment, brought to you by Poptent. This is a rare Poptent...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
It’s already the weekend, but voting for your fellow video makers never takes a day off! Let us help you unwind by checking out some really cool videos that need your help to win.
VOTE FOR
Steve K in the Skizzleville Video Contest
Niki R in the Swifto ‘Who Has Needs?’ Video Contest (‘Like’ to vote!)
Chalk the Band in the Show Your Dedication Video Contest (Chase...
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New and Notable Video Contests
The days have grown shorter (thanks Daylight Savings!), there’s a chill in the air and Turkey Time is just around the corner. While you’ve been making plans to get together with family, we’ve been scouring high and low for the very best video contests. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by OVC in the last week, let us catch you up to speed!
Here are some of the highlights...
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Announcing the Vimeo Plus 'Get Upgraded' Giveaway! →
Online Video Contests is back with another great giveaway - and this time it’s open to everyone 13 and older!
At OVC, we’re big fans of Vimeo’s video sharing service. And, we are delighted to share the love by awarding FIVE lucky OVCers a free Vimeo Plus account for a year!
To learn how you can get your hands on a FREE Vimeo Plus account, check out the official entry page...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
We hope you’re ready to vote up a storm, because there are A LOT of people needing votes this week! Let’s get to it!
VOTE FOR
Ryan F in the ‘Recycling Is No Joke’ Video Contest (Like the video!)
James ‘Tre’ Jackson III in the ‘Recycling Is No Joke’ Video Contest (Like the video!)
Kiana W in ESET’s ‘Cybersecurity Awareness’ Video...
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New and Notable Video Contests
We’re just getting into the groove of this week, but we wanted to take a moment to look back on the best video contests we’ve added in the past week. So sit back, and check out the best of the newest crop of video contests - right here!
Here are some of the highlights this week:
Biggest cash prize: $100,000 in the Amazon Studios Best Test Movie Award. Got a feature length movie on...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
Can you believe that about a year from now, we’ll be voting in another Presidential election? Get in the mindset for the big election today by voting for your fellow OVCers!
VOTE FOR
Amy H in the Corinne Jewelers ‘One Minute Love Story’ Contest.
Greg B in the Margaritaville Cargo Ultimate Host Video Contest.
Vicki H in the Grocery Game Halloween Costume Video Contest.
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Announcing the Winner of the 'Like Us and We'll...
Thanks to everyone who participated in our ‘Like Us and We’ll Light You’ Giveaway! We got a lot of great responses from the community, with over 200 OVCers dropping by the OVC Facebook page to say ‘Hi’. We love hearing from you, so even though this giveaway is over, don’t be a stranger!
We are pleased to announce that the lucky recipient of a...
October 2011
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User Spotlight: Interview with Jason Girouard
Jason Girouard, 16, has been entering video contests (many, many contests!) since December 2010. Along the way, he’s made really smart choices about the contests he enters, which explains why he’s such a prolific winner. Check out the secret to his success in this week’s interview.
OVC: Tell us a little about yourself, where are you from, what do you do for a living?
Jason:...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
Lots of new ‘Up For Vote’ videos have been coming in since our last round-up, so we’re going to get to things a littler earlier than usual this week. Some of them are ending really soon, too, so don’t just sit there - VOTE!
VOTE FOR
Vote F in The ABCs of Death Film Competition. To drum up extra support for his film, he’s offered to split the winnings with one...
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New and Notable Video Contests
Another week has come and gone, and if you’ve been too busy watching the leaves turn to check in on what’s new at OVC, let us fill you in!
Here are some of the highlights this week:
Biggest cash prize: $40,000 Grand Prize + trips to NYC and Napa, CA in the Ultimate Host Challenge: Date Night. This is the third challenge from Sterling Vineyards’ Ultimate Host series.
Best...
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User Spotlight: Interview with Lance Gambis
We’re back with a new OVC User Spotlight, where we sit down with a member of our community and get their take on video contests, filmmaking and more!
Meet Lance. He first made it on our radar a couple months ago when he placed in the Metropolitan Galapagos Video Contest. Since then, he’s gone on to win several more video contests! Want to learn the secret of his success? Read on!
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
How long does it take to make a video contest entry? Hours - Days - Weeks?!
How long does it take to make someone’s day by voting for/viewing their video contest entry? About one minute!
If you’ve got a minute to spare, check out some videos by our talented OVCers who need a little help this week.
VOTE FOR
MidiAna B in the Tenlegs ‘The Butterfly Effect’ Video Contest
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Vote For My Video! →
Good luck! We voted for you!
If you need help getting votes on a video contest, submit your video link to the OVC ‘Up For Vote’ page.
westonchambers:
My friends and I made a video for Home Run Inn’s Halloween Video Contest. They’re a frozen pizza company. Check it out! The video is called “Final 15 Minutes”. The more votes the better! Enjoy!
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New and Notable Video Contests
The air is getting crisper, and one of our favorite holidays is fast approaching - Halloween. As always, we’ve been scaring up delightful video contests from across the Internet, so you have plenty of time left to make your entries (and make a cool costume). No tricks - all treats here!
Here are some of the highlights this week:
Biggest cash prize: $10,000 in Poptent’s ‘From...
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WatchThey say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can dust off an old tripod and teach it a thing or two. Check out this funny tutorial on how you can get some unique shots using your tripod.
For more cool tutorials, take a look at Vimeo Video School.
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
Our week is flying by over at OVC Central (tomorrow is Thursday, f’real?), but we can’t let a week go by without giving a shout-out to some of our hardworking filmmakers who need your votes to win. Give ‘em a hand!
VOTE FOR
Kali B in the Show Us Your Shine Video Contest. CLICK TO VOTE
eric k in the Rocawear ‘Bring the Passion’ Video Contest. CLICK TO VOTE
Dan L in...
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New and Notable Video Contests
It’s the end of the week, and we’re exhausted! Why, you ask? Well, we added an incredible THIRTY-SIX shiny new contests to the site this week! If you haven’t had the chance to stop by in a while, you really should.
Here are some of the highlights:
Biggest cash prize: $40,000 Grand Prize (plus a trip to Napa, CA) in the Ultimate Host Challenge: Wine + Foodie Movie. This is the...
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Can you hear me now? The importance of good audio
Hi everyone! OVC founder Justin here, with a public service announcement about crappy audio.
Crappy audio is bad. It can make a good video unwatchable, and it can make an unwatchable video not even worth starting in the first place. Even without fancy super-expensive microphones, you can conquer the bad audio beast with a couple simple tips!
Tip #1: Shoot close-ups of EVERYTHING.
This is...
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This Week's "Up For Vote" Round-Up
We’re giving our support to 5 new videos made by your fellow OVCers this week. We’re going to keep it short and simple!
VOTE FOR
Ryan F in the Poolside Star Video Contest. His entry is on the second page called “Hayward Jingle”. CLICK TO VOTE
Garrett F in the 10 Magazine ‘Korea Awaits’ Video Contest. Choose #13 on the list: “‘Virtual Korea’...
New and Notable Video Contests
Hey guys, Wes here with the picks for this week’s New and Notable Video Contests! We’ve added a lot of new contests this week, so let’s take a look at what’s new on the scene at OVC.
Here are some of the highlights:
Biggest cash prize: The biggest cash prize is definitely the Doritos ‘Crash the Superbowl’ contest. With the Winner up for a full $1,000,000 cash prize! You make a...
September 2011
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New and Notable Video Contests
Hey guys, Wes here with the picks for this week’s New and Notable Video Contests! We’ve added a lot of new contests this week, so let’s take a look at what’s new on the scene at OVC.
Here are some of the highlights:
Biggest cash prize: It’s a tie! $25,000 for Super Bowl XLVI: Chevrolet Route 66 Video Contest, AND The Advil Stories Video Contest. These are really...
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