One board pyro competition for NYE

[Big Worm]

I just texted this question to a couple of my friends and thought i would ask you guys as well. Anyone interested in a friendly one board firework competition for NYE?
2ft x 4ft whatever you can fit. Efire or one fuse. Film it share it just for fun. Anyone is welcome!!!

[NewPyro93]

I love this idea! It actually gives people a chance at a friendly competition. You also are limited so you can only put so much on the board. Such a good idea!

[hatsgoods]

yes if things work out i will. i just posted my plans in other post asking about any NYE'S shows here in consumer thread.

[Scotty Rockets]

Great idea but you need some basic rules... efire vs one fuse isn't fair so I would recommend 2 divisions.

[Big Worm]

Great idea but you need some basic rules... efire vs one fuse isn't fair so I would recommend 2 divisions.

Good idea. I working to secure a grand prize currently. Stay tuned

[Mississippipyro]

Good idea, I’m in

[Big Worm]

Here is your invite and rules. Anybody is welcome to join in.

https://youtu.be/_iGYNFIgg00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGYNFIgg00&feature=youtu.be

[Robbro097]

Im in any reason to light some fireworks i havent ever really done the board setup so should be fun.

[PyroKing31]

Here is your invite and rules. Anybody is welcome to join in.

https://youtu.be/_iGYNFIgg00

hmm i bet I can fit one of my 3" racks on this space. hmmmm

[Birdman]

Anything goes? I was hoping for more rules or a couple of different categories. But it's all for fun so no biggie. I would assume this gives a bigger advantage to those that can efire or can shoot 1.3.

[Big Worm]

hmm i bet I can fit one of my 3" racks on this space. hmmmm

Bring it!! Lol

[Big Worm]

Anything goes? I was hoping for more rules or a couple of different categories. But it's all for fun so no biggie. I would assume this gives a bigger advantage to those that can efire or can shoot 1.3.

Only 2 categories one fuse and efired. As far as 1.3 goes idk. If you want to bury the board with a 12in mortar on top so be it. Lol If this is enjoyable for everyone maybe in the future we can do something different. By the competition video you can probably tell I'm not very computer savvy, so this is the setup for this year. Hope you join

[Big Worm]

Big shout out to Ray from WFBoom. They have donated 2 prize packages for the winners. T-Shirt, Hat, Pens, Cups, AFW synch sack, and 2021 Hop Kee fireworks catalog. If you dont have fireworks for your board yet go check out WFboom.com. There is still time...

[hatsgoods]

So does anyone want me to make a rules list from what we agreed on though out this thread ? I want to make it easy and clear for everyone. I'll be happy to.

[hatsgoods]

Count me in eather way.

[Big Worm]

So does anyone want me to make a rules list from what we agreed on though out this thread ? I want to make it easy and clear for everyone. I'll be happy to.


https://youtu.be/_iGYNFIgg00
Here are the rules this is what I'm sticking with. Rules in description

[Birdman]

I think the rules are good enough for a friendly contest like this. We can see how it goes and rules can be adjusted, if needed, should we do this again. Wish I had a stash of AP because it's just not practical placing an order for this considering minimums and shipping costs. Besides maybe limiting or categorizing different product in the future, I would suggest limiting camera angles (e.g. one or two fixed cameras) as it could turn into a contest of who can make the best video. But it is what it is. Overall I think this is a great idea. Limiting it to a 2x4 board is a good idea because it's not like it will be a huge investment in time and money. It's going to get me shooting for NYE when I was on the fence about it.

Might be fun to do a one board daytime firework contest sometime.

[Birdman]

I assume not but want to confirm, if e-fireing, the mods do not have to be on the board?

[Big Worm]

Good question, no the mods do not need to be on the board just the pyro. BTW grand prize dollar amount has grown to $125 plus the Wfboom prize package!

[Big Worm]

Don't forget about this!!! Just received the first video submission!! Efired category -
https://youtu.be/HWwWR2C8YGk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWwWR2C8YGk&feature=youtu.be

[Greenville Pyro]

Haven't forgot. Pyro purchased. Going to shoot it off NYE though!

[Birdman]

I'm all set too. Just waiting for NYE.

[specialfxpyro]

https://vimeo.com/32000535
https://vimeo.com/32000535

https://vimeo.com/32000535

[WithReport]

https://youtu.be/_iGYNFIgg00
Here are the rules this is what I'm sticking with. Rules in description

Great idea and thanks for throwing this out there. I recently had some discussion about doing this in an upcoming shoot. Maybe I'll throw something in this friendly NYE competition.

One thought on "voting".... The PyroTalk forum allows polls. Currently the limit is 10 options (maybe Dave has the ability to waive that limit), but if there are less than 10 submittals in each category, it might be easy to just do a poll, rather than trying to manage the "voting" in youtube comments. It also might minimize the voting just being a popularity contest by rallying everyone's friends to vote on YouTube. Either way - it's all for fun and look forward to seeing some of the videos.

Thanks!

[Big Worm]

https://youtu.be/X9Wttt08yqo

If you have a video submission for the contest get me the link before Jan 3 midnight. Post the link in the comments for the competition video or email me the link and ill get it in the right place. Camwing1@gmail.com Voting begins after Jan 3

[Greenville Pyro]

Here is my entry. This was a lot of fun, and certainly a challenge! I was seriously measuring fuses down to the inch to get the timing. I mis-timed the finale, but it ended up producing a nice unintended false finale after all.

https://youtu.be/j0IDd5IzjzM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0IDd5IzjzM&feature=youtu.be

[WithReport]

Here is my entry. This was a lot of fun, and certainly a challenge! I was seriously measuring fuses down to the inch to get the timing. I mis-timed the finale, but it ended up producing a nice unintended false finale after all.

https://youtu.be/j0IDd5IzjzM

You hit 88mph! - Nice Job

Looks like dry fire extinguisher powder all over the table to settle a little cake fire. :D

(FYI, comments are turned off on your YT video)

[Birdman]

Here's a video of my board. I didn't get measurements but it was a pre-cut 2x4 piece of OSB purchased at Home Depot.


https://youtu.be/eJNGgNkqB_c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJNGgNkqB_c&feature=youtu.be

My wife was suppose to video the show for me but apparently forgot to hit record on her phone. My niece has a video of the show and I hope to have that today and edited tomorrow. I'm not sure how that came out. She had started celebrating early :eek:

I didn't get a picture or video of the board after the show. I checked to make sure everything fired etc (it did) and grabbed my mod. I planned to go back out and get a picture of the board but got my NYE on and forgot. I was planned on getting a picture before disassembly but my brother thought he was doing me a favor and started cleaning up and breaking down the board for me. All good. I did it for the fun and the experience and not the competition.

Lessons learned:

Building a board may make setup faster but having to lug a board full of cakes around by yourself is a back breaker
Don't count on others to get good videos
Fireworks are always more impressive in person than in demo videos, especially when shooting multiples (seem to never learn this lesson)
Don't plan on shooting a NYE show at midnight (watching the ball drop in NYC on TV is a tradition that will not be replaced by fireworks, at least for my audience)
Even when scripting a show, especially a short one, it's hard to enjoy it as it's happening with everything else your paying attention to
Don't let your audience watch a KISS concert that broke the record for the biggest firework show during a rock concert before your backyard display :o Just kidding!

[Greenville Pyro]

Thanks! I think I just fixed the comments section. Yeah, small fire... Always be prepared!

[Birdman]

Here's my show video:


https://youtu.be/_mIiR1T3e8A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mIiR1T3e8A&feature=youtu.be

[specialfxpyro]

Great shows, tough to pick a winner.

[Big Worm]

Here is my entry. This was a lot of fun, and certainly a challenge! I was seriously measuring fuses down to the inch to get the timing. I mis-timed the finale, but it ended up producing a nice unintended false finale after all.

https://youtu.be/j0IDd5IzjzM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0IDd5IzjzM&feature=youtu.be


I need you to make the video not for kids in youtube. Youtube will not let you share a video labeled made for kids in the settings for the vid. After you do this let me know Ill get you in the playlist. Awesome job BTW

[Big Worm]

Here's my show video:


https://youtu.be/_mIiR1T3e8A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mIiR1T3e8A&feature=youtu.be

Got you on the list. Great Job!!

[Greenville Pyro]

I need you to make the video not for kids in youtube. Youtube will not let you share a video labeled made for kids in the settings for the vid. After you do this let me know Ill get you in the playlist. Awesome job BTW

Ok, I've made it not for kids.

[Big Worm]

Ok, I've made it not for kids.

Got you! Your video is what i was hoping to see! Very creative

[WithReport]

Lessons learned:

1) Building a board may make setup faster but having to lug a board full of cakes around by yourself is a back breaker
2) Don't count on others to get good videos
3) Fireworks are always more impressive in person than in demo videos, especially when shooting multiples (seem to never learn this lesson)
4) Don't plan on shooting a NYE show at midnight (watching the ball drop in NYC on TV is a tradition that will not be replaced by fireworks, at least for my audience)
5) Even when scripting a show, especially a short one, it's hard to enjoy it as it's happening with everything else your paying attention to
6) Don't let your audience watch a KISS concert that broke the record for the biggest firework show during a rock concert before your backyard display :o Just kidding!


I liked the lessons learned summary.

1) This past year, I built a bunch of 22" by 6ft boards on 2x2 frames (The size easily allows two to fit side by side in a short bed to drive out into the field), they were a huge aid in two of the last shows.

2) Agree on the cameras. As I've "invested" in firing equipment, I've invested in "reasonable" cameras to capture the moment. I usually have a couple gopros on tri-pods. But even then there may be issues (One did not get turned on for NYE and one drooped when it got wet - the begining of my video may be a bit odd)

3) Yes, Multiples and Layers.

4) TOTALLY. This year the fireworks was delayed for my son's Diet Coke and Mentos extravaganza at midnight

5) Another reason for cameras on tripods.

6) We didn't watch it... Yet.



I did just watch your show. I like the crossettes at the beginning, the audio selection went very well with it, was it scripted to the audio?

[Birdman]

I did just watch your show. I like the crossettes at the beginning, the audio selection went very well with it, was it scripted to the audio?

It was scripted. Below is the concept video I made of the show and the script:


https://youtu.be/_H29iwFTv60

#Event Time #Channel #Cue #Firework Name
00:00.00s 1 1 Escape Velocity
00:12.41s 1 2 Criss Cross
00:12.41s 1 3 Criss Cross
00:33.81s 1 4 Generic - Consumer Fan Slice
00:35.38s 1 5 Criss Cross
00:35.38s 1 6 Criss Cross
00:37.61s 1 7 Deep Impact
00:41.01s 1 8 Generic - Consumer Fan Slice
00:45.94s 1 9 Generic - Consumer Fan Slice
00:51.35s 1 10 Generic - Consumer Fan Slice
00:57.92s 1 11 Generic - Consumer Fan Slice
00:59.59s 1 12 Black Thunder
01:10.00s 1 13 Black Thunder x2
01:24.51s 1 14 Shell Rack
END

"Generic - Consumer Fan Slice" in this case was S.A.M. by Pyro Nation. I often fire each row in a fan cake separately and have created this entry in CSC for easy scripting of these types of cakes.

The crossettes were also a test run for my next 4th show. I'm using the same cakes in that show too.

Glad you liked it. Both the video and the show came out better than I initially thought. I wish I had video of both the board and from the further away viewing area. Two shells flower potted and that first one got me watching the board more than the show. I couldn't find any damage to the cakes or any tubes though. I'm certain the first was in the Phantom Deep impact 9 shot 500g cake and the second was either in the same cake or one of the first shells in my rack. I know for sure I didn't load any shells upside down because I checked MANY times.

[WithReport]

This was a lot of fun and many of you all have some good product and displays in what has already been posted. I usually just fire off a few cakes on NYE, but this was a bit more enjoyable (and a bit more work). Big Worm and others, thanks for putting this together.

Here is my e-fired submittal. The video is edited to also be posted on my humble YT channel. It was some what of a game of Tetris to get everything organized on the board, with some of the stuff I had available. You'll see I added some vertical pieces of plywood to minimize any unintended ignition or deflections and there were extra layers of foil over the gas mine. :o

I thought "Electrified" was a good song for the "e-fired" category and tried to add some electrical buzzing noise at the beginning and end. I also thought it would go good with the strobing rising effects and crackle (The green fountains were much shorter duration than listed, the multiple green strobes on the board were a bit pathetic, and the little but fun Whirlwind of the Caribbean Sea ran a bit longer than I had expected , but oh well)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUwFfp37IEY


Happy New Years everyone!

[Big Worm]

Thanks everyone for your support and kind words. I hope everybody enjoyed this. BIG thanks to all that chose to compete!!
You can place your vote for your favorite board in each category in the comments to this video.

https://youtu.be/x7uDSba7Hn0
Voting ends Jan 10 2021

[Birdman]

Thanks everyone for your support and kind words. I hope everybody enjoyed this. BIG thanks to all that chose to compete!!
You can place your vote for your favorite board in each category in the comments to this video.

https://youtu.be/x7uDSba7Hn0
Voting ends Jan 10 2021

Can you create a playlist with all video submissions?

[Big Worm]

Can you create a playlist with all video submissions?

Got it. I believe it has everyone. Ill update it if there are any others.

[ssmith512]

Super impressive by everyone that entered!

You guys got skills! Thanks for sharing.

[Birdman]

Got it. I believe it has everyone. Ill update it if there are any others.

Thanks...I know you could submit via email so wanted to make sure I didn't miss any that weren't posted here.

[WithReport]

"Generic - Consumer Fan Slice" in this case was S.A.M. by Pyro Nation. I often fire each row in a fan cake separately and have created this entry in CSC for easy scripting of these types of cakes.

The crossettes were also a test run for my next 4th show. I'm using the same cakes in that show too.

Glad you liked it. Both the video and the show came out better than I initially thought. I wish I had video of both the board and from the further away viewing area. Two shells flower potted and that first one got me watching the board more than the show....



I'm also a fan of firing individual or groups of rows for cakes. Sometimes, I'm running them backwards, from both sides, or even in the middle - sometimes for effect and sometimes for timing. I do something similar by giving them unique names in my script.


They went well with the audio. I'm becoming a bigger fan of crossest. I had an unexpected S76 swap last year. I ended up with a bunch of red crossettes that I didn't expect and used them along with Criss Cross on the 4th. So I had a whole segment that was basically crossettes and strobing rising effects.


I noticed the excitement of the flower pots - made it exciting. :D

[WithReport]

Got it. I believe it has everyone. Ill update it if there are any others.


If I understand this correctly....

Playlist for fused shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGYNFIgg00&list=PLwP4thMZ8fDwI0HXgFzpeydZySnRvU7p3



Playlist for e-fired shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGYNFIgg00&list=PLwP4thMZ8fDxDkA-64Jz_Lyn8_qfH47dD



If you want to vote, leave a comment with your favorite for each category on this separate "***Vote Here*** video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7uDSba7Hn0

[Rick_In_Tampa]

I'm not going to waste my time trying to pick a winner. Suffice it to say, every time I watch the videos my fellow pyros post, I am amazed by the creativity and ingenuity I see. You guys and gals are what make this hobby so damn much fun for all of us, and I thank you sincerely for your inspiration and pure pyro genius! I take my hat off and humbly bow in your general direction. :o

[Big Worm]

If I understand this correctly....

Playlist for fused shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGYNFIgg00&list=PLwP4thMZ8fDwI0HXgFzpeydZySnRvU7p3



Playlist for e-fired shows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iGYNFIgg00&list=PLwP4thMZ8fDxDkA-64Jz_Lyn8_qfH47dD



If you want to vote, leave a comment with your favorite for each category on this separate "***Vote Here*** video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7uDSba7Hn0

Yes sir you have it correct. I just placed my votes!!

[Birdman]

I'm not going to waste my time trying to pick a winner. Suffice it to say, every time I watch the videos my fellow pyros post, I am amazed by the creativity and ingenuity I see. You guys and gals are what make this hobby so damn much fun for all of us, and I thank you sincerely for your inspiration and pure pyro genius! I take my hat off and humbly bow in your general direction. :o

I'm sure I speak for many others when I say the same goes for you and your work. Your show videos are not only an inspiration but your willingness to share your knowledge has allowed me to advance far faster then I ever expected. I'm not just talking about the many questions I asked that you answered on the forums, PM's and email. There were many questions I found answers to searching this forum because you asked them long before I came around. This is what inspires me to answer any questions I can or just keep an interesting conversation going.

I know I've said it before but this is the best online community I have been a part of and I have been involved with a good many. I walked away from several hobbies simply because the community turned me off. This one board competition is just one small example. Oh the bickering something like this would cause in other communities. Not here. So I take my hat off and humbly bow along with Rick. I also need to throw out a special thank you to Big Worm for organizing this. I usually don't shoot on NYE because I have another event I attend. That was cancelled due to Covid so this gave me something else to look forward to.

[Birdman]

They went well with the audio. I'm becoming a bigger fan of crossest. I had an unexpected S76 swap last year. I ended up with a bunch of red crossettes that I didn't expect and used them along with Criss Cross on the 4th. So I had a whole segment that was basically crossettes and strobing rising effects.

Well that sure is a compliment coming from you! I've turned into a crossettes fan trying to find a product that would lend itself well to slower softer music, especially since I don't have big sound. I had to go back and watch your 2020 video again after reading this! If I didn't say so previously...awesome show!

[Rick_In_Tampa]

You're too kind Birdman. Thank you. I just try to pay it forward. This forum has been very good to me too.

[MortarRack]

So when are the winners announced?

[Big Worm]

So when are the winners announced?

Jan 11. Please if anyone has the time, please vote and leave your opinions.

[Bitzan]

Here's my show video:


https://youtu.be/_mIiR1T3e8A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mIiR1T3e8A&feature=youtu.be

Birdman,
I can't explain why but your show really struck me. This was the best mix of holiday celebration, music and fireworks I have ever seen. Thanks as well for introducing me to Dougie MacLean. I had never heard of him and have now spent hours listening. Anyway - awesome job combining all elements.
John

[Birdman]

Birdman,
I can't explain why but your show really struck me. This was the best mix of holiday celebration, music and fireworks I have ever seen. Thanks as well for introducing me to Dougie MacLean. I had never heard of him and have now spent hours listening. Anyway - awesome job combining all elements.
John

Wow...glad you enjoyed the show and appreciated the choreography. It was a happy accident I stumbled across this version of auld lang syne. I ended up listing to a lot of his music since as well.

I really wanted to do a more somber show to reflect upon the past year. The opening bell tolls were meant to be in memory of those we lost (though I didn't note it in the video as I had intended, the show was dedicated to my aunt and all of those who passed this year from COVID). I think the song lyrics speak for themselves in the context of the past year but basically lets not forget our friends and acquaintances that may have been lost or have not been part of our social circle this past year. We will all have a drink together soon. The bells at the end were to celebrate and ring in what is hoped to be a better new year.

Voting ends Jan 10 2021

If you want to vote, leave a comment with your favorite for each category on this separate "***Vote Here*** video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7uDSba7Hn0

Winner announced Jan 11!!!!!

[Big Worm]

Tonight is the last night to vote!!! Please leave your feedback.

[Big Worm]

Winners are Ignite!!! (efire) and vettedude85 (one fuse). Great job guys email me or PM your info and i'll get your prizes sent out right away.

[Birdman]

Winners are Ignite!!! (efire) and vettedude85 (one fuse). Great job guys email me or PM your info and i'll get your prizes sent out right away.

Congrats to the winners! All of the submissions were really good and it was a pleasure being part of this.

Thank you Big Worm for organizing this. We should do it again sometime.

[Greenville Pyro]

This was a wonderful idea. I really loved seeing everybody's ideas and creativity. I've certainly learned a lot and stretched my pyro creativity a bunch.

[Wholesale Fireworks]

Congratulations to the winners and GREAT JOB everyone! The whole project was amazing from the start and we look forward to being a part of it again next year.

[Rick_In_Tampa]

Congrats to everyone that participated! Your love for the hobby was on full display. Well done all!!

[WithReport]

The best part of this was it was just a lot of fun and we were able to put this together simply because, as Rick stated, we have a mutual love for the hobby. I also think its great that we just did it on a whim. Great idea and thanks for putting it together Big Worm. I think I'm going to have to squirrel some additional good product away, if we do this again. I was really impressed with the product you were all able to put together. Thanks everyone.

[Birdman]

I think I'm going to have to squirrel some additional good product away, if we do this again. I was really impressed with the product you were all able to put together. Thanks everyone.

I've been thinking about adding some product to my 4th order for next time as well. However I hope I won't be shooting next NYE because my regularly scheduled event won't be cancelled like it was this year. We'll see.....maybe I can shot my show early rather than on NYE.

Most all of the product I used was stuff I had on hand either for next 4th or was freebies or sale items I just hadn't got around to shooting. The one Phantom cake I bought just because I had a small balance on a gift cert and a 75% off coupon. Figured it was good time to use that balance. The cake cost me a couple bucks out of pocket. The canister shells my son picked up last 4th to add to my show but I had no racks or time to rework the script.

What was nice about this contest is that being one 2x4 board it opened it up to just about anyone because it wasn't a big investment to compete.

[WithReport]

Thank you to the sponsors.

I received some great gitfs from Wholesale Fireworks (www.wfboom.com), including a Hop Kee catalog for the FireHawk and MightyMax brands they carry.

THANK YOU!!!


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I also have yet to teardown the board.

[Greenville Pyro]

Swag bag received. I love all of it! My kids have claimed the cups, my wife the shirt. Me, I'm in love with the catalog and stickers. Big shout out to WFBOOM and Big Worm for this. This was a lot of fun and something I hope we all can do again!

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