Ladies and gentlemen, boys and bloggers, commenters and trollers… welcome to the Alliance Video Battle at alliancewake.com. Here before your e-viewing eyeballs are the first two competitors in this digital gauntlet, both hoping to continue on for a shot at the super schwaggy Buywake.com prize pack. In case you need a refresher, here’s how things are going to shake out.
– Two videos battle each week
– Online viewers vote for the video they think is best
– Winning video from each battle will be automatically entered into the final tournament
– Losing video will be forced to suffer in e-purgatory (we don’t know what that means yet, but we’ll come up with something appropriate)
Start your MyBook/FaceSpace engines, ’cause the battling begins NOW!
To submit your video for consideration please email Patrick@alliancewake.com.
Video #1. Cameron Pugh
Video #2. Corey Drapala
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March 21, 2011
I voted for Cameron Pugh's video but someone needs to tell the idiots riding in it to put a damn life jacket on. Everyone makes mistakes whether it's your first time in the water or your landing a 1080. Don't Drown. Put a jacket on!
March 21, 2011
Are we voting based on riding, or cinematography? #1 needs to lose the point and shoot video camera.
March 21, 2011
these both suck, what happened to the vids from earlier?
March 21, 2011
yeah, I wasn't impressed with either of these. good riding, but nothing impressive with the shooting/editing.
Also, even if youre not, it looks like you are trying waaay too hard when you ride without a vest.
March 21, 2011
Riding w/o a vest is hugely douchtastic. There's no justification for it and it makes whoever is doing it look dumb.
March 21, 2011
This is a filming/editing contest guys.
Please keep your comments some what happy. Constructive criticism is appreciated. These guys are not claiming to be pros or anything like that.
March 21, 2011
I agree with JP. I couldn't get all the way through either of these……..kinda hard follow up from the 2 videos from earlier. What happened to those?
March 21, 2011
Also the video battle that started this morning… One of the filmers withdrew their entry and Chase Sellmeyer won out of default
March 21, 2011
with all these vest comments it seems like theres too many dads or cops on here..
March 21, 2011
There should be a button for neither.. Double elimination as in eliminate both of em haha. There should be a pre screening or somthing..
March 21, 2011
The music was distracting in both videos…
Both producers should sit back for a while and watch some P. Weiland edits…
March 22, 2011
no vote, i puked on the keyboard and mouse…
March 22, 2011
These guys have every right to do whatever they want, no matter how stupid it may be.
I may support their right to stupidity but I won't support their stupidity itself. No vote.
March 22, 2011
Pretty critical comments for guys that know nothing about videography. Try standing on a boat with a $8,000 camera that you paid for and get the same shots. To the guys who submitted their videos: Don't give up on your dreams.
March 22, 2011
I wish i could have all that time watching these videos of my life back.
March 22, 2011
Topless riding should only be done by the women in your boat, video's could use a little work but it looks like your all having fun.
March 23, 2011
Both videos are great…I would ignore the negative comments. You both did a great job!!!!!
March 23, 2011
All u cock suckers commenting on how they suck… get off the fucking internet and do something productive… u are worthless cocksucking fuckers
March 23, 2011
Whats with all the haters??? I think both videos are awesome!
March 24, 2011
The reason I wasn't thrilled with either video is that there is a lack of creativity. The riding is great (they're all way better than me), but the shots and editing lack variety. It's not a riding contest, it's an editing contest. Most of the videos are shot from the boat or POV with a GoPro. These edits are fine for messing around and putting up on Youtube for friends etc, but for entering a contest, they're just simply boring. Watch a few professional wakeboard videos, and you can see where I'm coming from.
March 24, 2011
such a loving community the wakeboard world is
April 9, 2011
So I really liked the idea of the transition from helmet cam to shore or boat shot, but I think it was a little rough on the editing.
Thought Pugh's video had better flow and was a little more in tune with the soundtrack.
Not a fan of the riding without a jacket, no one's so badass that they can go without.
April 10, 2011
All of you fucks can take your stupid dumb comments about not wearing a lifejacket and shove it up your ass.. If someone doesnt want to wear a fucking lifejacket they dont fuckin have to…Have a good day you fucking fucks!!!
November 27, 2012
Hi Kenny Thanks for inspiring us to do tihngs differently in 2011. I love it! I actually blogged a similar message about a week ago. I've made up my mind that I'm going to live life with much more passion and conviction this year; especially after hearing that wonderful sermon Pastor delivered this morning! Continue to keep the great blogs coming! Happy New Year -KLJ