Video School / Lessons
Weekend Challenge: One Minute of Momentum
Hey there, you 'ol straightforward so-n-sos,
This weekend, try this uncomplicated (but secretly sophisticated) Vimeo classic: the One Minute video. It's simple -- no camera movement, no editing, only existing sound, one minute long. Check out Brian's winning video from our last One Minute Challenge:
That's it! Use "Momentum" as a thematic starting point for this simple project (but stray in any way you like). This video is a fantastic opportunity to think about framing and composition, lighting, and sound. You won't waste much time shooting, so try a few different setups before you submit your final minute!
The Rules:
+ Create a video exactly one minute long. Remember that only videos made specifically for this Challenge will be considered.+ You must only use existing audio (camera or field mic).
+ Hands off the camera, and no edits other than to choose your minute! If your camera is attached to a moving object, so be it, but don't zoom or pan yourself.
+ Anything goes for your video's title, but tag your video with "1minute" and add this at the end of your video's description: "Created for the Weekend Challenge: vimeo.com/groups/weekendchallenge"
+ Upload and post your video to the Weekend Challenge Group by ***Tuesday, September 16th, 2014*** at 11:59 PM (EST). Just follow the screenshots below:
All videos must be approved by the Vimeo Staff before appearing in the Group, so don't worry if your video doesn't show up at first; we'll get to it!
The Prizes:
+ The winner will receive a Challenge badge on their video, and free Vimeo Plus account for one year! If you're already a Plus member, you'll get another year tacked on to the end of your current subscription.+ The runner-up will receive an extra 3GB of upload space in their weekly quota!
Lesson Summary
What's neater than a single, simple minute?
New to Video School? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Browse by Category
Submit Your Tutorial
Most of the video tutorials in our Video School lessons come from Vimeo members. If you have a tutorial you'd like to share, please submit it here.
23 Comments
Marcelo Zapata
Sunday, September 14th or Tuesday: Please clarify.
Cameron Christopher Staff
Tuesday the 16th, my bad!
Russ Anthony 411 Plus
Just finished "the Side of the Lens" vimeo.com/106030263. Loved creating it but it was difficult to choose only a one minute section of video.
Matt Ferguson Plus
So who won the Forever Summer challenge?
Zach Thomson Plus
Would like to know that as well
Laputka Films Plus
Also wondering.
The Film Artist Plus
Same here? :)
Johnny5ive
Yep, me too. Seems that one just got ignored. :-(
Laputka Films Plus
A real shame
Alexandra Rosenmann
:( pick me! vimeo.com/104924751
Squared Films Plus
and this is my contribution. if you like to see: vimeo.com/106123731
KKPmedia Plus
so no pulling focusing either?
Cameron Christopher Staff
Nope — keep it simple and see what you can do!
Craig Snedeker
No color grading or anything?
Cameron Christopher Staff
I think grading is ok, but I'd urge you to try and do as little as possible to your footage and see what you can come up with.
Marietha ch
Is it okey with pushing the camera down to turn the video black at the ending? Or does it still count as a camera movement?
vimeo.com/groups/1minute/videos/106198362
susan sentler Plus
sorry, not sure how I download the video i have done for the challenge? can you help?
Effen Dunn Plus
My Official Entry is "Sunday Barbecue" vimeo.com/106134377
My other video "Dog Days of Summer: 109 Degrees" vimeo.com/106130673
But all-and-all a fun challenge, made me look at things differently.... Thanks...
FOE Filmemacher Plus
One minute of momentum: Monday Morning
vimeo.com/106276721
Island Green Productions
Waiting for mine to post to the group. In the meantime...
vimeo.com/106220418
OntheRoadproductions Plus
vimeo.com/106113493
Timothy Nelson Thomas
Waiting for mine to be added to the page... vimeo.com/106218816
selin caglayan
What happened to mine😭