SkyPixel is working together with DJI to run its first aerial video contest of the year.
The 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest runs from June 2 to August 2 and welcomes all drone users to submit their vision of the world in video format to any of three categories: Nature, City, or Sport. The contest accepts submission from participants worldwide, with no restriction on users’ skill levels.
SkyPixel started in 2014 and with over four million users worldwide, the platform has quickly grown to be a popular community for aerial enthusiasts and photographers.
“This art form is very much about storytelling and allows people to see or experience something different or otherwise out of reach. With this video contest, we hope it will expand creative possibilities even further and allow people to explore the world like never before.” said Danny Zheng, DJI Vice President of Marketing.
The videos can be submitted into any one of 3 categories – Nature, City or Sports. Videos can be captured from any type of aerial platform. Submissions should not be longer than five minutes and should include at least 30 seconds of aerial footage.
One Grand Prize winner will be selected out of all the entries. The winner will receive:
- a DJI Inspire 2 Premium Combo,
- Nikon D750 Body + 24-70 mm VR 2.8 Lens,
- Suunto Spartan Ultra Copper Special Edition (HR) Watch,
- LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 Hard Drive,
- an Oakley Latch Prizm Sunglasses,
- and a Tourism Australia Travel Package.
Other prizes include the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo, and DJI Spark, among others.
SkyPixel will also give out a People’s Choice Prize to the top ten most liked videos (voting closes at 2 August, 14:00 CST; 3 August, 3.00 AM Malaysian Time ).
The contest will be judged by a panel which includes:
- Phil Pastuhov — Aerial Director of Photography whose credits include the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Godzilla, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2
- Ning Hao — Director and screenwriter of several Chinese blockbusters. His breakout film Crazy Stone (2006) earned a Golden Horse Award for Best Original Screenplay.
- Ryan Hosking — The youngest feature film Aerial Director of Photography. Ryan’s film credits include The Revenant, American Sniper, The Nice Guys, and CHiPs.
- Filipe DeAndrade — 10-time Emmy award-winning Director of Photography, wildlife ambassador for National Geographic, and Nat Geo WILD
- Robin Mahieux — Robin has worked on creative projects for Chanel, Redbull, Sony, AIA, Cartier, Air China, Porsche, and Jaguar
- David Etienne — TV producer, director, pilot, and commercial drone pilot
- Andy Best — Renowned photographer and filmmaker
- Josh Raab — Multimedia Editor at TIME and professor at the International Center of Photography
- Brad Rickman — Digital Director for Condé Nast Traveler
The contest will commence on 2 June 2017, 14:00 CST (3 June 2017, 3.00 AM Malaysian Time) , and will conclude on 2 August 2017, 14:00 CST (3 August 2017, 3.00 AM Malaysian Time) . Awards will be announced on 31 August 2017. The contest is sponsored by Nikon, Adidas, and Raffles City.
