FxFactory Awards

“Cadereyta” by Manuel Hernandez-Stumpfhauser, OXES

The winner of our first FxFactory Awards contest goes to a vibrant promotional video for Cadereyta, Mexico. We loved the fact that every single frame in this video was enhanced with our plug-ins. The “Color Crush” filter from FxFactory Pro was used to give a filmic quality to the original footage, shot with a Canon XHA1 camera at 24fps. Our glows play a major role in adding more visual punch to individual scenes.

Congratulations to Manuel for the excellent results. His video is a great example of how masterful enhancements can turn good footage into a great story.

“Ben & Jerry's” by Art Bell, Dreamlike Pictures

Our first runner-up is a promotional video made by Art Bell for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. We were amazed how Art was able to turn his source material (static images and titles for the most part) into a captivating, entertaining piece. Equally amazing was the large number of plug-ins used in the process: FxFactory Pro, Volumetrix, Star Titler and CoverFlux.

Congratulations to Art for orchestrating such a large number of effects so seamlessly, and one warning to our viewers: you will be craving ice cream after watching this video!

“Charles David” by Nicholas Kleczewski, Techtronic Rocket Society

Our second runner-up is a promotional video made by Nicholas Kleczewski for fashion company Charles David. Nicholas relied heavily on stylizations, color adjustments and fast-paced transitions, more so than any other video submitted. There are few contexts where using so many wildly different styles makes sense, and we think this is one great example of a job well done.

Congratulations to Nicholas for using our effects arsenal to the fullest, and for giving our female staff members one video they were instantly hooked by.

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The FxFactory® Awards 2008 Contest ("Contest"), which is sponsored by NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC, begins Tuesday, December 15, 2008 and ends 8 PM (Eastern Time) January 15, 2009. Contest winners will be announced January 21, 2009.

You may submit one or more video content in QuickTime® File Format ("User Videos") and one or more textual content ("User Comments"). User Videos and User Comments are collectively referred to as "Contest Entries." You understand that whether or not such Contest Entries are published, NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC does not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any Contest Entries. Contest Entries must be submitted electronically via the NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC website.

Contest Entries will be judged according to their creative use of FxFactory® plug-ins and overall impact of the video content. Contest entries must be received on or before the Contest ending time and date. Contest Entries received after this deadline, for whatever reason, will be disqualified.

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NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC does not endorse any Contest Entries or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with Contest Entries. NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC does not permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on its Website, and NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC will remove all Contest Entries if properly notified that such Contest Entries infringe on another's intellectual property rights. NOISE INDUSTRIES, LLC reserves the right to remove and disqualify Contest Entries without prior notice.

The purpose of this Contest is to recognize outstanding use of FxFactory plug-ins in the production of video content. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

Winner

• Drobo™ FireWire 800/USB 2.0 Drive by Data Robotics, Inc.
• One free Noise Industries product of your choice*.
• Noise Industries T-shirt.

First Runner-Up

• One free Noise Industries product of your choice*.
• Noise Industries T-shirt.

Second Runner-Up

• One free Noise Industries product of your choice*.

Contest winners will be notified by email by no later than January 21, 2009.

* Limited to one product license per user.