AV News 191 - February 2013
We then began with a bang to a sequence called Fireworks using a very apt
piece of music, part of the 1812 Overture, which gave us a lively start. The
sequences played during the day were certainly very varied, from dramatic,
powerful, sad, nostalgia, fairytale, fast moving, documentary to photo
harmony.
An excellent buffet was arranged for our lunch; replete and ready for the
final two sessions of the day we waited in anticipation for more excellent
work, however there was a very slight hitch with the first sequence, too much
wine by the operator could it be said !!!!!, but no, a technical hitch on the
computer’s part, I think it was imbibing whilst we were away eating. (See
Note on Page 21) No problem, the experts soon sorted out the problem and
the afternoon started on the final 19 sequences.
All I can say, it must have been a difficult decision for the judges but after
due deliberation and apparently a unanimous decision the results were
ready. Keith Scott, on behalf of the three judges wanted to say a few words
before Howard announced the results. He thanked the organisers for inviting
them to assess the work and they were acutely aware of it being a hard task.
“It is only our opinion, and all you winners, don’t let your head get too big to
stop you going out of the door!!!” Howard then announced the winners. See
Page 23. With the day at an end and winners taking home their trophies it
was thanks to the organisers, judges, entrants and audience for attending.
Another excellent AV Competition but with tomorrow to look forward to.
Day 3: North West AV Day: The day was Hosted by Bill Greenhalgh and
although the numbers had depleted a little to just under 50, members were
looking forward to the Attenders’ Sequences plus the three speakers, who
were the three judges we had for the Festival; don’t we work them hard!!!
We had 6 attendees’ sequences which were given comments by many
members of the audience including the three speakers for the day. I felt that
each sequence requesting comments was given worthwhile observations
and excellent suggestions. I was certainly pleased with remarks made on my
sequence and will definitely bear their thoughts in mind.
After Peter Appleton’s sequence of ‘Tocketts Mill’ in which he has several
videos incorporated, a big discussion ensured about video and on how much
should be used. As Peter said, it all depends on circumstances; he was
making his sequence because the Mill wanted to be able to show it to people
who were unable to do the tour due to an inability to climb all the stairs in the
Mill. The audience also talked about dual people doing sequences, who gets
the award? It was felt that the Director/Producer should be the one to collect
the award as he or she produced the sequence. With regard to video, length,
type, it all came down to choice, how you communicate with the audience,
does it work. However, as one of the members said, let’s not get bogged
down with these matters, let’s get people involved. I couldn’t agree more.
We were then given three excellent presentations from John Smith, Brian
Jeffs and Keith Scott and they didn’t disappoint us.
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