Post by: VBPadvertising on March 13, 2008, 02:46:08 PM
Don't forget that I am running the same video contest as before, and the winner will get our next release....the Gladiator Pearl. Keep in mind the same rules are in effect for this contest.
Any videos that were entered into the previous contest will not be eligible in this contest.
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Post by: dizzyfugu on March 14, 2008, 02:05:18 AM
Even though it will not win a flower pot (but I am keen on the GP
): here's a current comparison video of my urethane all stars, with the SBG as a benchmark.http://media.putfile.com/Urethane-strikes-back-Faball-Blue-Hammer-vs-Pure-Hammer--Slate-Blue-Gargoyle
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Post by: Rock77 on March 14, 2008, 06:48:14 AM
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Post by: VBPadvertising on March 17, 2008, 07:48:37 PM
Didn't see the question here. The video contest will end on April 15th.
Jason
Post by: VBPadvertising on March 28, 2008, 05:15:44 PM
Jason
Post by: dropptonhed on March 28, 2008, 05:49:14 PM
Post by: MI 2 AZ on March 28, 2008, 07:54:05 PM
quote:
Okay ladies and gents,
I am very interested in seeing as many of you using our equipment as possible, so I am putting out a challenge to you. Make a video of yourself using our equipment, and I will pick out the best 2 videos and those people will get some free goodies. The first place winner will get our next release, and the runner up will get a tote bag and shirt.
Post a link to your video under this thread so I know where to look. There is no limit to the number of videos you can make, so the more you make, the better your chances. Please keep in mind, that if you choose to use copyrighted music to use a disclaimer at the end of the video that states: "The contents of this video are the sole responsibility of YOUR NAME, and Visionary Bowling Products has neither endorsed or been involved in the production of this video".
http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=186400&ForumID=15&CategoryID=2
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on March 28, 2008, 07:58:20 PM
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Lets go ahead and say any visionary ball. I prefer current line stuff, but discontinued stuff will work as well. You are welcome.....Let the videos roll in.
quote:
So, I rated these videos based on 5 categories, and gave each category different point values based on importance. I never told anyone how I was going to rate them before now, because I wanted original videos, and didn't want to affect anyones creativity.
1) 5 pts. Ball appearance - includes the angle of camera view to see reaction on the lane, showing image of the ball and it's layout, explaining what the ball was designed for or showing some sort of comparison so that people know what the ball does and/or what it is supposed to do.
2) 4 pts. Professional look - simply how good does the video look. Does it have appeal to the average bowler.
3) 4 pts. Creativity - was the video creative. Did it show multiple angles, did it have any special effects, use of music etc.
4) 3 pts. Following directions - Did you use the proper disclaimer if music was used. This was the only instructions I gave for the contest.
5) 2 pts. Effort - How much effort does it look like the person put into the video. Did they create more than one video (I did say to make multiple videos for a better chance of winning).
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Post by: Rock77 on March 31, 2008, 09:08:24 AM
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Don't forget about this.......only a little over two weeks to go.
Jason
I'm working on putting mine together.
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Post by: Bar5003 on March 31, 2008, 01:54:36 PM
http://www.videoballreviews.com/gladiator.html
Just kidding guys...i know someone out there can out do me tho...ttt for Jason!
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Post by: dropptonhed on April 07, 2008, 01:43:26 PM
Here is my submission for this month's video contest. It is an AMB Bronze Centaur designed to go extremely long to combat shorter patterns. The pin is above the ring finger between the AMB drill sheet's "B" and "C" position, with the VMB located in the "4" position. A balance hole was added to load the ball with positive side (5/8 oz)and finger weight (1/4oz).
Post by: VBPadvertising on April 07, 2008, 04:36:14 PM
That's a nice video. Very well done!
Jason
Post by: dropptonhed on April 07, 2008, 06:11:19 PM
Thanks again MI for the rule post...
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Post by: VideoBallReviews on April 07, 2008, 06:53:24 PM
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Post by: VideoBallReviews on April 08, 2008, 10:54:30 AM
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What exact date are the videos due?
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Hi Rock,
Didn't see the question here. The video contest will end on April 15th.
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April 15th per Jason!
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Post by: VBPadvertising on April 10, 2008, 11:51:10 AM
We are less than a week away from when I set the date, but I need a lot more entries than what we have gotten so far. I may have to push it back if I don't get atleast 10 entries by Tuesday.
Let's get those videos rolling
Jason
Post by: bltbyj on April 11, 2008, 12:07:54 AM
http://www.youtube.com/BLTBYJ66
Post by: scotts33 on April 12, 2008, 07:48:56 PM
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Post by: bltbyj on April 12, 2008, 08:23:11 PM
Post by: imjouster on April 12, 2008, 10:07:45 PM
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Post by: Rock77 on April 13, 2008, 10:35:39 AM
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/RAlmeida77/?action=view¤t=VISIONARY.flv
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Post by: scotts33 on April 13, 2008, 11:19:10 AM
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Post by: darkman on April 13, 2008, 05:41:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1honiYGjzA
Post by: Rock77 on April 13, 2008, 08:24:19 PM
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Nice effort Ryan! I like the different angles you used.
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Post by: dropptonhed on April 14, 2008, 06:50:37 PM
Post by: darkman on April 14, 2008, 11:01:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JKDoXf3ksI
Edited on 4/15/2008 3:39 AM
Post by: VBPadvertising on April 15, 2008, 09:58:28 PM
To those of you who have sent in videos already, I will definitely take into consideration that you got yours in before the original deadline.
P.S. Rock, Darkman nice videos.
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Edited on 4/15/2008 9:59 PM
Post by: Juggernaut on April 15, 2008, 10:16:09 PM
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Nice videos so far, but keep them coming, because we need atleast 10-15 videos before I can pick a winner. I am going to extend the contest another 2 weeks to try and get more videos, so the new date will be the April 30th.
To those of you who have sent in videos already, I will definitely take into consideration that you got yours in before the original deadline.
P.S. Rock, Darkman nice videos.
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Jason,
I'm not one to criticize, but, why extend the deadline while asking for more videos, only to turn around and tell everyone that those who got their videos in by the original deadline will receive preferential treatment?
I wouldn't mind making a video if I had the proper equipment (which I don't), but extending the deadline while telling those being solicited that the earlier entries will have an advantage probably isn't going to get many positive responses.
Youall make some really good equipment, as good as ANYTHING I have used, but with your limited market share, and peoples limited ability to make and produce videos, maybe your expectations were a bit too high, eh?
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Post by: VBPadvertising on April 15, 2008, 10:44:38 PM
I'm not saying that the winner or second place person will come from the videos already submitted, however, if I think that two videos are of equal quality, I am more likely to pick the one that was made prior to the original date.
I don't think that my expectations were too high in any way. If I had limited it to our latest ball, or required the use of professional editing software, I would agree with you. However, there are a lot of people out there with digital cameras that have video capabilities, and if I'm not mistaken, XP comes with video editing software that is quite capable of making good videos.
This contest is just as much about creativity and effort as it is about appearance. Some of the simplest videos can have the most impact.
Jason
Post by: Rock77 on April 16, 2008, 07:31:30 AM
quote:quote:
I'm not one to criticize, but, why extend the deadline while asking for more videos, only to turn around and tell everyone that those who got their videos in by the original deadline will receive preferential treatment?
Yeah I agree, I could have turned mine in today but seeing as how there werent 10 videos yet, I figured you would extend the deadline and thus I could have more time to better my own video, so I purposely did not turn it in today.
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For me, it's not so much giving the on-time videos preferential treatment, it's more the fact that now some other people have that extra time to improve their video after watching what was already turned in.
I mean, we all did what we could in the timeframe we had. If we had the extra two weeks, our videos may have been significantly better than what they are.
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Post by: VBPadvertising on April 16, 2008, 11:03:33 AM
There is no reason that you can't modify, use new footage, or create a new video during these two weeks. I will watch all of the videos again on the 30th, and no matter how many entries I have, I will pick winners on that day. If you feel that you can improve on your video, by all means please do so.
I guess the main reason that I extended it, and the reason that I am a little disappointed, is because out of the 30+ emails that I received asking me to run the video promotion again, only 1 of those people actually submitted an entry.
In addition, I literally receive 100's of requests each year for amateur staff positions or comp balls from bowlers who frequent this site, and this was an opportunity for them to showcase their ability and/or make an effort to win a ball. I know for a fact that many of these bowlers have digital video cameras, and editing software, because they have sent me links to the youtube videos they have created.
Again, I want to thank all of you who have submitted a video so far. I'm sorry that the extension is such an issue, but I want to give those who emailed me, one last opportunity to be involved with the contest.
Jason
Post by: darkman on April 16, 2008, 11:11:14 AM
Post by: scotts33 on April 16, 2008, 12:05:42 PM
I don't have the ability to shoot/edit video's otherwise I would have done so.
I figure with the price that test staff members are able to purchase Visionary equipment that is a pretty good deal to start.
Good luck to all that did shoot or will shoot video's!
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Post by: imjouster on April 16, 2008, 04:45:20 PM
Jeremy
P.S. Sorry about all the negative responses Jason, you didn't deserve that, after all your the one being nice enough to give away one of your bowling balls FOR FREE. You really are a stand up guy. Thanks.
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Post by: MI 2 AZ on April 16, 2008, 07:59:48 PM
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Sorry about all the negative responses Jason, you didn't deserve that, after all your the one being nice enough to give away one of your bowling balls FOR FREE. You really are a stand up guy. Thanks.
I'd like to second that. Thanks for running this promotion and taking the time and interest in this site and replying to the questions as you did in the other topics.
I don't have a camera so I can't participate but I enjoy watching the ones that have been posted so please keep them coming.
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Post by: Hannah G on April 20, 2008, 04:58:56 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwYd4yDiYyQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nTI70spQ1E
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Post by: dropptonhed on April 20, 2008, 07:50:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qljwxPzSHuU
*I recommend minimizing the video in the youtube player by pressing the first square just to the right of the volume control in the player. It will make the video much clearer...
For those who don't want to expend the energy to go to page one, this was the original submission:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToynOnXwJzQ
Thanks again for the comments and constructive criticisms, and good luck to everyone who is participating!
Edited on 4/20/2008 10:13 PM
Post by: VBPadvertising on April 21, 2008, 02:45:40 PM
Nice to see some new names on here, and thank you for posting the videos.
Dropptonhed,
Very nice video. The only negative I saw was that the music got a little distorted, but that I'm sure is a editing software issue. Nicely done!
Imjouster and MI 2 AZ,
Thanks for your support, I appreciate it very much.
Let's keep them coming
Jason
Edited on 4/21/2008 2:46 PM
Post by: darkman on April 22, 2008, 11:25:54 AM
As for me I got one more Visionary Bowling Ball that I'll do a video of - if I have enough spare time. I think I'll dig out the Red Sorcerer, which I have been collecting for some time now. I'll likely do a comparison between the The Red Sorcerer and the Original Faball Black Hammer. In my opinion nothing beats the old Faball Hammers, however what I should discover is that the Sorcerer has more punch at the backend. Both balls should work fine because my house has gone back to the light to medium shot that I am used to.
On a Red Sorcerer note I picked up one for my brother this past year on ebay. He loves the ball and has shot some nice sets with it including a 700 series a few weeks ago 231, 233, 236 carrying a 192 average! I think his average is up some 10 pins since last years' conclusion and part of that improvement could be due to the ball change. I just might have converted him into a Visionary Believer!
Post by: darkman on April 25, 2008, 04:55:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loBVv5quCA0&feature=user
I also show a brief comparison between the original Faball Black Hammer and Visionary's Red Sorcerer! Kind of neat comparison, I'll always love my Black Hammer, one of the most awsume balls ever made and still today in my opinion it rivals the hit and performance of most balls.
I got into Visionary and actually found Visionary by searching for Faball stuff and it so happened I came across a thred talking about a link between Visionary and Faball. After that I have searched out older Visionary Urethane Balls like the Sorcerer, the Glowing Amulet, the Slate Blue Gargoyle, the Midnight Scorcher and then I won the Gladiator which is a great ball for my style as long as there is enough oil. Unfortunatly in my house the shot is typically light to medium.
Anyways, I am definitly a Visionary Believer. Hopefully the videos have been interesting and fun to look at.
Post by: MI 2 AZ on April 25, 2008, 11:40:02 PM
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Post by: dropptonhed on April 26, 2008, 12:15:03 PM
BLT, I like the way you used multiple balls on the same lane, it really showed the reaction difference on the same condition. PM sent, btw.
Post by: darkman on April 26, 2008, 06:54:37 PM
Post by: bltbyj on April 26, 2008, 07:26:06 PM
two Immortal Pearls.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkMKIZor33w
Post by: darkman on April 26, 2008, 08:34:53 PM
Post by: VBPadvertising on May 01, 2008, 10:51:16 AM
1st Place: dropptonhed (bronze AMB/Immortal videos)
2nd Place: darkman (gladiator video)
Once again I would like to thank all of you for participating. Winners please email me at vbpadvertising@aol.com with your shipping addresses and I will get the prizes out to you.
On a side note, bltbyj - was the pindeck loose on that lane or is it the video? I watched your video about 10 times last night to see if it was the angle of entry, deflection, or what was causing you to leave the 10 pins, and I kept noticing that the pin deck was bouncing when the ball hit the pit. If you watch the 10 pin closely, there are quite a few shots where the pin actually jumped off of the lane, which makes me wonder if that causes the pin direction to change enough to leave those. If you watch the first shot with the Ogre Pearl, it looks like the entire deck lifts up. I don't think I have ever seen a 6-pin just fall over flat like that before....Odd.
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Edited on 5/1/2008 10:51 AM
Post by: livespive on May 01, 2008, 12:03:23 PM
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Great job guys, they were very nice videos. Even though I did not win, being this was our first time making videos, the wife and I had fun with this so we may do more videos in the future? Thanks for running the contest Jason!
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These might even make me come out of semi retirement and show you all the power
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Post by: livespive on May 01, 2008, 12:12:45 PM
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I can't wait for that!!
I will have to go get some extra batteries for this!! I will have to get multiple angles!!
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Post by: bltbyj on May 01, 2008, 12:16:26 PM
It's more than likely the video I leave some of the craziest
ten pin leaves in different houses.
P.S.
Thanks for running a great contest I had fun. Hope there will be
another one.
Post by: VBPadvertising on May 01, 2008, 01:15:08 PM
I don't know, I have slowed that video down and magnified it, and I really don't see any pixelation that would make the video appear like that. I have seen loose pin decks, but not that bad (if it is the lane). If nothing else, it would make bowling there alot more interesting.
Jason
Post by: VBPadvertising on May 01, 2008, 01:31:42 PM
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Or maybe you don't move your body a board or 2 right to kick out the 10 pin?
LOL, yes you are absolutely right....but I was just trying to figure out why he left them on those particular shots, not if there was an adjustment to make.
Obviously, when you conintuously leave 10 pins an adjustment needs to be made, but there is always a reason for leaving them in the first place, and that is what I was trying to figure out.
Jason
Post by: VideoBallReviews on May 01, 2008, 01:45:20 PM
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Obviously, when you conintuously leave 10 pins an adjustment needs to be made, but there is always a reason for leaving them in the first place
I just blame the ball
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Post by: bltbyj on May 01, 2008, 01:58:30 PM
I'll e-mail the Windows version to you and see if you see the same thing.
As for the ten pins when the camera was off I couldn't miss. When I
turned on the camera it was ten pin city.
Post by: VBPadvertising on May 01, 2008, 02:49:18 PM
quote:quote:
Obviously, when you conintuously leave 10 pins an adjustment needs to be made, but there is always a reason for leaving them in the first place
I just blame the ball
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Post by: bltbyj on May 01, 2008, 03:42:31 PM
Post by: dropptonhed on May 01, 2008, 08:21:54 PM