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The Home Depot DIY Contest - $5000 - Over 18 y.o. - Under 3 minutes - Due: November 9th, 2008

October 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s How it Works: Your video must focus on home energy issues such as insulation, appliances and water usage. Energy saving solutions to common home problems like high energy bills, mold and dust can also be addressed. 
The videos should not contain any non-home related issues such as consumer electronic usage, vehicles or gas affordability. 
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Posted in: NOVEMBER 2008 · Welcome · Video Contest · Over $5000 · Over 18 | Tags:

Find Your Calling - $5000 - Over 18 y.o. - 1 to 3 minutes - Due: August 15th, 2008

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

[ August 15, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Are you ready to find your calling? Findyourcalling.com is giving you the change to win $5,000 and your 15 minutes of fame. For your 15 minutes of fame all you have to do is create a video with ordinary people in ordinary situation, unexpectedly finding their calling in a field in they never realized they […]

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Posted in: AUGUST 2008 · Welcome · Over $5000 · Over 18 · events | Tags:

New VidOpp Feature - Calendar

June 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments

We have added a listing of the next 20 contests to expire in calendar order to help you stay on top of due dates.  Special thanks to Kristy and Bill for the suggestions.  We are always working on making VidOpp more useful for you, just let us know what you need.
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VidOpp Interviewed on The DV Show Podcast

January 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

VidOpp was interviewed this week for The DV Show, a very well produced podcast covering the ins and outs of digital video.  Listen to the interview to see why we started and how we are helping filmmakers earn money with video.
January 28, 2008: Over $1 million was awarded last year to winners of online video […]

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Over $1 Million Awarded In 2007 Online Video Contests

January 15th, 2008 · 3 Comments

     According to data from video contest clearinghouse VidOpp.com, 192 video contests with cash prizes were featured on the site in 2007, with prizes totaling $1,095,425. Video contests may be held for any number of reasons – to engage brand loyalists, to create viral video sensations, or to leverage “crowd-sourcing” for new entertainment concepts – […]

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New Category for Global Contests

January 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

VidOpp has added a category called “Global” and will mark contests open to residents of all countries with this category going forward (sorry, it is too much work to go back).  In addition, going forward we will note any geographic limitations in the posting for each contest for our international community’s convenience.  Thanks for your feedback and […]

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Please Send Me Your Wish List!

December 23rd, 2007 · 7 Comments

I would like to ask you a favor.  Please give me your wish list for improvements in VidOpp for 2008.  I am dedicated to making this a great resource for all of you, and your feedback will help.  You know there are things you would change - here is your chance!
Would you like a wiki […]

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New Site Design Revealed

August 17th, 2007 · 14 Comments

We now have improved navigation, new features, more content - everything you asked for and more. 
The Category list is now nested, so clicking “Above $5000″ lists all contests with prizes above $5000. 
The new tag cloud allows you to find contests in areas that interest you, from humor or music videos, to political or commercials. 
The Contest Calendar lists […]

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Site Design Changes

July 30th, 2007 · 4 Comments

I am in the middle of a redesign and move to a new host - sorry for any inconvenience. We’ll be done next week.Please take a minute to let me know what you would like to see in the new site by commenting this entry. I am happy to make changes that will […]

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Recent Attention for VidOpp (not a contest)

June 8th, 2007 · No Comments

VidOpp has been profiled in a number of places in the last few weeks, and I wanted to take one minute to thank the writers and refer you to these sources for information on the world of video on the internet.
Will Video For Food writes that VidOpp is “a nice summary of contests”

Usertainment Watch writes […]

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