video REQUEST - competition documentary

Stefan

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It would be good to have a video showing how competitions look and work. Just to give people an idea what to expect when they go to their first competition, and also to give new cubing communities an idea how to run a competition (unofficial at first) if they can't get outside help.

Can someone do this? Someone who'll soon visit a competition with a good video camera? The video should show an overview of the venue, a closer look at the competition area and the organizer/scrambler area. Also show some solves, but in a wide view. It's *not* important to see one person's hands and puzzle perfectly during a solve, instead it's important to get an idea of where people walk when and what they do overall. A static camera covering the competition area, scrambler area and waiting area would be good. Bonus points if the camera is high enough to offer constant view and not be blocked all the time by people walking/standing in front of it. The whole thing should be narrated, though I guess that can better be added later when editing the video instead of during the recording.
 
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Stefan, If I can find a camera to use, I'll attempt to do this at my next competition. The thing is, I'm pretty sure that the 3 main areas of competitions, Europe, West Coast USA, and East Coast USA, are run somewhat differently. I think it would be even better if you were to get a couple of videos, for the different styles in competition. The best way for this, is the weekend of the 16/17. There are competitions pretty much anywhere, and you can probably get a couple of videos.
 
I will be going to the Indian open on 16th.Since it is the first time that a competition is being held here in India, things may not be done as conventionally done in the US or Europe.I will try and get some videos if I can get a good camera.
 
I'm going to Benelux Open and I'll probably take a Canon XM2 (maybe 2) along the way, so i'll do my best to make a good video of the competition.
 
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