Welcome to an all new five second projects. This week’s theme is “UpsideDown.”Create a short project based on the theme and post it in the comments to be entered into the contest.
New To FiveSecondProjects… Photos!
Finally, I added a photo section of the Five Second Project for all you photographers. I am using Flickr group to aggregate all of the submissions to the project. Head on over to the Flickr Group and submit your entry. Bare with us as we figure out more of the specifics of how the photography work will be displayed. Yeah, I know that FiveSeconds doesn’t make sense for photography, but the idea is the same. Create an image based on the theme. This will get better and better, I swear. Keep in mind that only new photos taken especially for the project should be included in the group. DO NOT add old work. This should be an excuse to get out and shoot NEW photos based on the theme.
Why Should You Enter? Check out the video…
How Do I Enter my Video?
- 1. Create a five second animation based on the theme.
- 2. Upload your video to Vimeo. Don’t forget to add a link back to this blog post.
- 3. Post a link to this posts comment thread and I will add it to the Channel.
- 4. Deadline is August 17th
How Do I Enter my Photo?
- 1. Create a image based on the theme.
- 2. Upload your photo to flickr and add it to the group. Don’t forget to add a link back to this blog post.
- 4. Deadline is August 17th
What Are Five Second Projects?
We all want to make cool shit for our reel right? Sometimes you just need a theme to get you started… Some rules to fight against. Use the theme “Upside Down” to make a five second motion piece and link it in the comments of this blog post. “Shout Box” submissions will not be found and will not be added to the channel. Please be sure to post a link in this post’s comments to ensure me seeing it.
It’s really great to see so much participation. Tell a friend about the five second projects and get them involved too. Don’t forget to push yourself to try something new every week. What about a new piece of software or technique you have wanted to try? One more thing, try to tell your story without just putting “Updside Down” on the screen in text. Use the theme to create a concept. Take control of your creative output and Make Cool Shit!
Check out the entries here or visit the Vimeo Channel or Flickr Channel …
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102 Comments
Awesome idea to implement Photos.. once my new camera gets here I will be hopefully submitting a few things.
So as it stands now upside down is the theme for both photo & animation projects? If so, for this week it seems to work for both, but I would like to suggest that they have different themes if it doesn’t complicate stuff to much.
thegorilla on August 3rd, 2009 said...
Totally, in the future, expect to have the themes be different. I didn’t want to confuse things for the first one though.
Ryan Hamilton on August 3rd, 2009 said...
cool cool. looking forward to seeing results and submitting to both.
Bran on August 3rd, 2009 said...
How many adds for the photo project are allowed?.
and could it be diptych etc
thegorilla on August 3rd, 2009 said...
Only one photo can be added to the theme. Diptychs are fine as long as it’s one file.
Bran on August 3rd, 2009 said...
so i’ll take out my Lubitel166 and finish the expired ORWO from ‘87
Nick, you should change description for Upside Down :O)) Right now it’s a copy/paste from Summer in space:O)
thegorilla on August 5th, 2009 said...
All fixed. I hate when I do that
Thanks
wrangled together – to Upside Down
zfreeman@suaveshop.c on August 4th, 2009 said...
corrected link
I’m sure more questions will be figured out as time passes, but are we submitting raw photos for the photography contest or could we edit as much as we want?
Thanks!
??? are result of Cyrillic non-compability / bad encoding…
Five Second Project – “Upside Down” photo edition entry:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/splasz/3791568188/in/pool-1155044@N24
Rendering:
03:24:50 105/151 Frames
It takes forever
here, my animation entry : http://vimeo.com/5963534
Here is my photo entry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39022128@N08/3792715987/in/pool-1155044@N24
I love the idea of including the photos to contest, thank Nick.
May I suggest allowing people to upload more than just 1 picture to theme? I believe that people are able to produce more than just one picture in two weeks. I had at least 3 ideas for this theme.
Thank again.
Ok, after 5 hours of rendering it’s done
http://vimeo.com/5966301
http://www.flickr.com/photos/monyo/3793687929/in/pool-1155044@N24
My photo is http://www.flickr.com/photos/41155114@N05/3794779284/
Hi !
Here is my entry for the Five Seconds Project.
Hope you like it !
http://www.vimeo.com/5973909
http://vimeo.com/5931869
so i had this video recorded and I was gonna do the voice over this weekend at my buddy’s studio… but some guy over at AETuts beat me to the punch and release almost the same tutorial… anyway here it is without voice over… the explaination is below it…
I had a shoutout to GSG in the tutorial as you can see…
thegorilla on August 6th, 2009 said...
Dude, Nice. The funny thing is, is that I had a stencil tutorial ready too. He beat us both to the punch. Good technique though.
I don’t know if i can do that but… here is a 2nd entry…
http://www.vimeo.com/5977641
Hey Nick!
Looks like you added some new movies to the channel and missed mine. Here it is again : http://www.vimeo.com/5963534
great project…not sure if mine has been up loaded properly, can any1 let me know if its on there?
(it will have the above name on it)
thegorilla on August 6th, 2009 said...
Post the link to the vimeo or add it yourself to the flickr page if it’s a photo.
Cheers.
ac2thedc on August 6th, 2009 said...
ok cool. its just that when i sign in2 flicker, i can see it on there but when im not logged in, i cant c it on the group page. heres a link 2 the pic i done
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41180184@N02/3795598128/
thegorilla on August 6th, 2009 said...
Nice Shot. Now just join the group page and add it in. http://www.flickr.com/groups/1155044@N24/
ac2thedc on August 6th, 2009 said...
cheers for that Nick. hopefully it should be up there now
Here is my video
http://vimeo.com/5986643
I don’t know how you feel about self promotion, but the last second was kind of dull so I decided to plug myself. I can take it out if that’s a problem.
Upside Down.
http://www.vimeo.com/5990814
Titled: [UN]Boxed
-jps
Here’s mine!
http://vimeo.com/5995180
Upside Down entry for Mr. Lentz…
http://www.vimeo.com/5998358
Hi!
Here is my first entry to your 5 second projects
>> http://vimeo.com/5998548
http://vimeo.com/6002377
Hello!
My first 5 second project:
http://www.vimeo.com/6002873
Yada, yada, yada…
http://www.vimeo.com/6008980
Moving boxes can be trouble sometimes..
http://vimeo.com/6009979
heres my entry http://www.vimeo.com/6013345
A question about the photo project, how much photoshop is allowed? I mean besides fixing colors, levels and alike…
thegorilla on August 9th, 2009 said...
There are no specific rules right now for the photo Projects. I’m sure that there will be some rules that come out of the first project. Ideally, there will be a “Photo” upload and a “Design” upload. Maybe though it is all in one? what do you think?
Xavier on August 9th, 2009 said...
I would love the photo project to be more about the photo than photoshop skills, so anything more than adjusting colors, levels, brightness and simple stuff like that to be banned, like putting a car on a boat in the middle of a lake, unless it was really there. So if there´s a design project too anything like that could fit in there.
I reckon 2 categories would be best, one for photos and one for design, oh and the one for motion, so 3.
Hope that makes sense
thegorilla on August 9th, 2009 said...
Totally! That’s how I see it too. I’m sure there will be more specific rules coming soon. Especially when FiveSecondProjects.com goes up.
And my entry: http://www.vimeo.com/6021441
Here’s my project http://www.vimeo.com/6023157
here we go.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41266058@N05/3805571142/in/pool-1155044@N24
I love the idea of the photography section of 5 second projects! I’ll have to start that part too. For now though, here is my Video entry,
http://vimeo.com/6025552
Thanks!
Poje
first time here, well, here is my entry
http://vimeo.com/6027502
Below is my submission for Upside Down. It has it’s ups and downs. A real happy sad moment.
http://www.vimeo.com/5939178
thegorilla on August 10th, 2009 said...
Your video is private Loop. Drop a comment after you make it public and I will add it for sure.
Here is my photo entry, only basic color correction applied. Shot with my Canon 450D.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8983292@N03/3807022415/in/pool-1155044@N24
Hein on August 11th, 2009 said...
by the way, I took this picture a year ago but it’s been sitting on my HD until now. I hope I can still participate?
my first post, check it out!
http://www.vimeo.com/6037077
Here’s my motion submission….http://vimeo.com/6038739
Here ya go! BTW, just wanted to mention that I think this is a great idea (Five Second Animations). I’ve been a Flash guy for so long and have always wanted to dable with AE. You’ve given me hope Nick!
Oh, here’s my video
http://vimeo.com/6032835
Josh Chernoff on August 12th, 2009 said...
I feel that AE is very close to flash, they both use keyframes for tweening (“interpolation”) and AE uses shorthand javascript for scripting witch is just about the same as AS3.
thegorilla on August 17th, 2009 said...
A lot of your Flash animation skills will pass though to AE. So far, it looks like your doing a great job! Keep rocking!
Hey folks. I just started using AE a few weeks ago and came across “The Gorilla” in my studies. I love this idea so I wanted to throw my hat in the ring!
http://vimeo.com/6037672
Thanks much!
thegorilla on August 17th, 2009 said...
Thanks for submitting!
My entry for upside down:
http://www.vimeo.com/6062229
I think I have it figured out now. Here is my entry.
http://vimeo.com/6062311
Hey guys,
Here’s my link.
http://vimeo.com/6056276
whats up!
Here’s my link:
http://vimeo.com/6071417
My entry for UpsideDown: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikanderson/3813597151/in/pool-1155044@N24
hi there that my entry http://www.vimeo.com/6073088 !
I love that Nick, really your 5second project are helping me alot!
thegorilla on August 17th, 2009 said...
Thanks man. Keep it up!
Here’s the photo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thewillwallace/3816547098/in/pool-1155044@N24
This is my entry http://www.vimeo.com/6072106
enjoy !
My first stab at a 5 second project. Had a blast and can’t wait for the next one.
http://www.vimeo.com/6077028
http://vimeo.com/6083319
is my entry, had no sound inspiration, sorry.
Josh Chernoff on August 13th, 2009 said...
“This is a private video”???
Hey Nick maybe you set some community standards and edict. People are getting way to offended by my critique. I have had one guy just delete my comments, and another says he’s cool but just to freak out on later as I posted my thoughts.
I was never out of line, I was blunt but not rude. I was under the impression that this community was mature enough for this. Maybe you should set some ground rules as to what is ok and what is not.
My idea is that if you can’t take it, just say so. That way when others come to your video and want to spend their free time giving you good input wont if you get offend to easy. That’s only far, because I would like people to feel free enough to say whats on there mind when viewing my work be it good or bad.
And if people are only ok with say “good job” Then I will go find something better to do.
thegorilla on August 13th, 2009 said...
Hi Josh, First of all, thanks for your critique. We need more like you for sure. I’m struggling to find a way to make sure critique is asked for by the posters. Maybe there is an OPT IN for critique? Maybe an opt out. I will definitely think about a way to standardize this. Overall, I think everyone should be prepared for critique. It only makes you better. Having the critique public is harder to deal with though. Hmmm. Any thoughts on this?
Josh Chernoff on August 13th, 2009 said...
I think so long as people make it clear about their comfort level things will be fine, but that’s to say be will be honest about their comfort level.
The problem is this is an individual’s issue and there is not much we can do about if that individual will react negatively to critique.
But I think so long as we set the standers to expect that there will be critiques and you should be clear on your own about your own comfort level there “should” be no problems.
Josh Chernoff on August 13th, 2009 said...
crap, sorry about all the type-o’s
William Wallace on August 13th, 2009 said...
Rock on man
Ryan Hamilton on August 13th, 2009 said...
I think that by participating in 5 sec. projects you agree to accept critique good or bad. Bad critique only strengthens ones work, so if people here can’t handle it then they are going to progress very slowly. Plus Art Directors and others of the such in the industry are not afraid to be blunt with peoples work. If people can’t take critism here what will they do when they get work, run to the hall way and cry? haha.
I also think just saying “Cool Piece” and “This is Dope” is pointless. If you can’t explain why a piece is good and works well then you are not helping with the progression of this blog.
Here is my 5SP entry!!
http://vimeo.com/6088608
here is my entry for the 5-second project.
http://www.vimeo.com/6093270
First participation for a 5SP … 5seconds it’s very short
http://vimeo.com/6094879
thegorilla on August 17th, 2009 said...
Not really that short… It takes an army of people and months to create a really great 30 second spot. Try to make the 5 seconds totally perfect. Great work btw
Below is my submission for Upside Down. It has it’s ups and downs. A real happy sad moment.
http://www.vimeo.com/5939178
Sorry for the double post. It was my first time using Vimeo and I didn’t realize that videos are private when you first upload them.
Hi there, here is my first entry to the 5 secs project, greetings from Mexico.
http://vimeo.com/6096637
Hi, there’s my upside down project.
http://vimeo.com/6098991
Cheers!
hey! here is my first entry, watch the world going down in 5 sec.. (I hope I am not the only one getting my story..so I am prepared for critique:-))
http://vimeo.com/6097726
here she is for the video:
http://vimeo.com/6094762
here’s my photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36748957@N03/3791986067/
thegorilla on August 17th, 2009 said...
Thanks for doing both Chris!
Upside down submission (am I the only one whose mind went there?):
http://www.vimeo.com/6091577
Hello Nick, Here is my 5seconds project. http://www.vimeo.com/6101323
Best Regards
Nay Lin
Here’s my submission for “Upside Down”:
http://vimeo.com/6103952
Cheers!
Never posted here but hopefully this link works. Thanks for setting up the 5 Second Project concept Nick. Pretty cool!
http://vimeo.com/6105648
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37729151@N06/3823187078/
Hey Nick
My entry:
http://www.vimeo.com/6115467
— MY ENTRY*
http://vimeo.com/6117821
Here’s my entry, been meaning to take part for a while and had a couple of hours free thisafternoon so rendered a quick one and played around with the new particular 2 functions. Anyone else amazed how fast v2 renders even with all the shading and real time lighting?
Anyway here’s mine, they’ll get better I’m going to put time aside to do these with a bit more purpose, didn’t have time to even add sound this time round but here it is. Back to designing a terribly boring DVD cover and booklet…
http://vimeo.com/6118594
thegorilla on August 17th, 2009 said...
Thanks matt!
Here it is:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24197951@N04/3823607965/
First entry, http://www.vimeo.com/6122573
Some simple AE =]
http://www.vimeo.com/6127004
Just uploaded at http://www.vimeo.com/6132653
You know that every time I try to go
Where I really want to be,
It’s already where I am,
Cause I’m already there!!!
Phil Hoppes on August 16th, 2009 said...
Sock,
Your video is private so no one can view it. Go back and change the settings so others can see it.
Sock Gardener on August 16th, 2009 said...
Thanks Phil, I hadm’t realised that Vimeo set videos to private by default
Hello, here is my first project : http://vimeo.com/6134707
Here is my UPSIDE video: I tried to play with Mograph
http://www.vimeo.com/6135848
Maxime on August 17th, 2009 said...
Sorry the first link I sent is dead, here is the new one
Upside down Project:
http://vimeo.com/6141471
Here is my video for the 5 second project, “Upside Down”.
http://www.vimeo.com/6135514
5 second animation for upside_down
http://www.vimeo.com/6135054
Heres my entry!
Thanks Nick!
http://www.vimeo.com/6136576
Here is mine: http://www.vimeo.com/6136064
Thank you Nick.
Upside down bats – http://vimeo.com/6137113
Thanks Nick
Hey Nick,
Great seeing you the other day, you inspired me to participate in your challenge. Here is my loose interpretation of upside down
http://vimeo.com/6137705
Good morning Nick, my 5 sec project
http://vimeo.com/6139853
Thanks man
william wallace on August 17th, 2009 said...
Hey Nick, it’s a bit over 5 seconds, hope thats kosher.
Sorry the first link I sent is dead, here is the new one
Upside down Project
http://vimeo.com/6141471
Here’s my entry:
http://vimeo.com/6141348
Enjoy and feel free to criticize!
hey nick! here my Upside-Down entry:
http://vimeo.com/6142661
comments are welcome!
This is my animation
http://vimeo.com/6143932
My project http://vimeo.com/6145875 enjoy!
My first GSG entry is a sea themed animation for Upside Down.
http://vimeo.com/6147075
Thanks for the great topics, Nick.
Sorry, I had this posted on the vimeo channel comments.
Here’s my up-side-down video. Hope it gets posted. Thanks so much.
vimeo.com/6071607
Here we go!!
http://www.vimeo.com/6147660
Hopefully I’m not too late – here’s my entry:
http://www.vimeo.com/6150051
here is my entry http://vimeo.com/6152029
Here is mine: http://www.vimeo.com/6104243
Thanks Nick!
http://www.vimeo.com/6096307
Here’s my full link
Sorry when I posted it before, I guess it wasn’t a full link and it didn’t get added.
Thanks again.
http://www.vimeo.com/6071607
something was wrong on the vimeo site,. heres a second upload of my video.
http://www.vimeo.com/6153791
hey dude here’s my video
http://vimeo.com/6155636
have fun!
Evening! Here’s my Upside Down entry:
http://vimeo.com/6155667
Thanks!
http://vimeo.com/6158138
MattJ on August 18th, 2009 said...
Problem uploading the first…. alternate
http://vimeo.com/6162165
deadlines…. gotta love em…. sorry…..(computer crash)…… http://vimeo.com/6162952
I think my entry may have been overlooked and not added to the Vimeo channel. I think I did everything right… link is earlier in this thread.
thegorilla on August 18th, 2009 said...
Totally missed yours man. Great job. It’s added now.
Jeff Peak on August 18th, 2009 said...
Thanks man… appreciate it!
Are all videos included? I posted mine on Monday, and commented here, but it is not in the gallery (the link is http://vimeo.com/6137113)
thanks
Hi there, here’s my entry:
http://vimeo.com/6184927
Sorry about the lateness! Looking forward to the next one.
Hi Nick. I just got my laptop back from the apple store, I know this is late but here’s my upside down project. http://vimeo.com/6235716.