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    DJI And SkyPixel Announce Some Of The Best Aerial Videos Captured From Around The World

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    The 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest winning videos were selected by a judging panel consisting of professional photographers, filmmakers and creative directors, In addition to the Grand Prize, each category also consisted a First, Second and Third Prize.

    Winning Entries Showcase Breathtaking Footage Of Volcano Over Tanna Island, Rocky Mountains of Isle of Skye To the Dolomites In Italy, An Aerial Tour Across Cape Town, And A Bird’s Eye View Of A Traceur’s Adventure In The Most Unexpected Places

    Shenzhen, China -- (SPW) --

    SkyPixel, the world’s most popular aerial photography community run in cooperation with DJI,  announced the winners of the 2017 SkyPixel Video Contest. The contest received close to 3,000 submissions from participants in 100 countries, across the categories of Nature, City and Sport.

    The Grand Prize, selected from the winners of the three categories, went to xiaoxiao with the video ‘EPIC OF TANNA’. The video showcases some of the most breathtaking views of a volcano and beautiful sceneries in Tanna, an island in Vanuatu over the South Pacific Ocean. The Grand Prize 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.
     
    The amazing footage we’ve received throughout this contest reflects the growing interest around aerial videography and the creativity made possible with drone technology,” said Danny Zheng, DJI Vice President of Marketing. “This new art form really allows us to gain new perspectives and discover places that are otherwise out of reach. We congratulate all the winners and participants for sharing their stories and allowing us to experience the extraordinary beauty of this world in an entirely new way.”
     
    In addition to the Grand Prize, each category also consisted a First, Second and Third Prize. The First Prize from the Nature category goes to Vadim Sherbakov, whose work ‘Icarus’ captures the spectacular views from the rocky cliffs of Isle of Skye to the mighty Dolomites in Italy. In the City category, ‘The City of Cape Town’by Luke Bell, takes us on a captivating aerial tour around town, across beaches and into the mountains. In the video ‘MMP3 – 2D RUN,’ Marin Kafedjiiski films a parkour artist leaping across rooftops, bridges and rivers in some of the most unexpected places. His stunning submission won over the judges in the Sport category.
     
    Separately, the top ten most liked videos were recognized for their amazing work with the People’s Choice Award and various prizes from DJI, LaCie, Suunto and Oakley products.
     
    The winning videos were selected by a judging panel consisting of professional photographers, filmmakers and creative directors, including Phil Pastuhov, Aerial Director of Photography whose credits include The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Godzilla, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2; Filipe DeAndrade, 10-time Emmy® winning Director of Photography; and Josh Raab, Multimedia Editor at TIME and professor at the International Center of Photography, to name a few.
     
    Grand prize winning video below and all the winning videos can be viewed here: 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 five million registered users and hosts thousands of aerial images and videos uploaded daily by users from around the world. Leading works have received over 1 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.
     
    For more information, visit: www.skypixel.com 
     
    About DJI

    DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, was founded and is run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization. The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms more accessible, reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI’s global operations currently span across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries for applications in filmmaking, construction, emergency response, agriculture, conservation and many other industries.
     
    For more information, visit our:

    SkyPixel Video Contest
    SkyPixel.com
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    Creative Trailblazer Javier Campopiano Returns as Executive Jury President For The 2025 NYF Advertising Awards

    Thursday, November 21, 2024
    Javier Campopiano Returns as Executive Jury President for New York Festivals.

    New York Festivals Advertising Awards is thrilled to announce that Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann will return as the 2025 Executive Jury President. In January, NYF’s Advertising Awards will kick off a spectacular new season, once again spearheaded by industry innovator Javier Campopiano. He will continue to build on the success of last year’s event by pulling together a carefully curated mix of both creative and brand leaders to ensure that a diverse array of viewpoints and perspectives are brought together. Through thoughtful discussions and expert evaluations, this coveted group will establish the benchmark for creative excellence in 2025. “We’re honored to have Javier Campopiano return to lead the 2025 Executive Jury,” said Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals Advertising Awards. “With his seasoned global perspective and mastery in crafting campaigns that push creative boundaries, Javier’s insight will once again inspire a bold standard of excellence within our jury sessions.” Campopiano has built a reputation as an innovative creative, consistently standing out on the global stage. His achievements have garnered international acclaim, including over 200 Cannes Lions, which feature prestigious accolades such as Titanium Lions and Grand Prix. Additionally, he has received top honors at numerous renowned international competitions. Campopiano said, “Serving as Executive Jury President for New York Festivals is its own reward, and I am honored to be taking on this important role again. Together with an incredible group of accomplished industry peers, we will be looking for creativity rooted in human truths that generate... Read More

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