2017 SkyPixel Video Contest Showcases Stunning Aerial Footage From Around The World

SHENZHEN, China, July 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — SkyPixel, the world’s most popular aerial photography community run in cooperation with DJI, has so far received more than 700 entries from participants in over 45 countries for the 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest.

SkyPixel and DJI have selected some of this year’s best work, showcasing participants’ aerial perspective of the world in the three major categories: Nature, City, and Sport.

For those still interested in participating in the 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest, the deadline for entry is August 2. Whether you’re a new drone user, professional videographer, or someone wanting to showcase their aerial creativity to a wider audience, the international contest is open to anyone in every corner of the globe.

Contest participants can submit their work in any one of the following categories:

Nature: Tell us a story with landscape shots, revealing the deep secrets of Mother Nature from above.

City: Capture your city’s unique character and show us places we know and love from a brand-new perspective.

Sport: Capture the energy and excitement behind a sport or an athlete pursuing their dreams.

Videos captured from any type of aerial platform are welcome. Submissions should not be longer than five minutes and should include at least 30 seconds of aerial footage.

One Grand Prize winner will be selected out of all the entries. The winner will receive a DJI Inspire 2 Premium Combo, Nikon D750 Body + 24-70 mm VR 2.8 Lens, Suunto Spartan Ultra Copper Special Edition (HR) Watch, LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 3 Hard Drive, an Oakley Latch Prizm Sunglasses, and a Tourism Australia Travel Package. Other prizes include the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo, and DJI Spark, among others.

SkyPixel will also give out a People’s Choice Prize to the top ten most liked videos (cut-off time for voting is August 2, 14:00 CST). Winners will receive a DJI Osmo Mobile, LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C Hard Drive, Suunto Traverse Alpha Black Watch, and a pair of Oakley Latch Prizm Sunglasses.

A curated judging panel of renowned videographers and influencers will shortlist the winners. The panel includes:

Phil Pastuhov ­- Aerial Director of Photography whose credits include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Godzilla, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Ning Hao – Director and screenwriter of several Chinese blockbusters. His breakout film Crazy Stone (2006) earned a Golden Horse Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Ryan Hosking – One of the youngest feature film Aerial Director of Photography. Ryan’s film credits include The Revenant, American Sniper, The Nice Guys, and CHiPs.

Filipe DeAndrade – 10-time Emmy award-winning Director of Photography, wildlife ambassador for National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD

Robin Mahieux – Director whose creative projects include Chanel, Redbull, Sony, AIA, Cartier, Air China, Porsche, and Jaguar

David Etienne – TV producer, director, pilot, and commercial drone pilot

Andy Best – Renowned photographer and filmmakerJosh Raab – Multimedia Editor at TIME and professor at the International Center of PhotographyBrad Rickman – Digital Director for Condé Nast Traveler

Contest Details

Contest Deadline: August 2, 2017, 14:00 CST Award Announcement: August 31, 2017, China Standard Time

For more information about the contest and how to enter, visit: https://www.skypixel.com/events/videocontest2017

About SkyPixel

SkyPixel was founded in 2014 and has become a leading global community for aerial photographers and videographers. The platform has over four million registered users and hosts thousands of aerial images and videos uploaded daily by users from around the world. Leading works have received over one million views. The world’s largest aerial photography contest was hosted by SkyPixel in 2016, with over 27,000 entries received from 131 countries.

In addition, SkyPixel also promotes the growth of the aerial community, with an educational section featuring key aerial imaging experts who provide tips on how to produce the best aerial photography.

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