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Kevin-Monahan
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September 18, 2019
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Terminator Dark Fate: Trailer Remix Challenge!

  • September 18, 2019
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Terminator Dark Fate: Trailer Remix Challenge!

When director Tim Miller envisioned the new Terminator: Dark Fate movie, he knew Adobe Premiere Pro had the tools up to the task. Now we’re giving you the chance to remix the Terminator: Dark Fate trailer with Adobe Premiere Pro or Premiere Rush. Use source files from the film, plus a collection of free Adobe Stock assets — this is your moment to choose your fate.

 

Please discuss this challenge below. Let me know if you have any questions.

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    Participant
    August 26, 2020

    Hello Kevin,

     

    I know this contest ended a long time ago, but I had downloaded the assets prior and was wondering if we can still use the Terminator clips to create a trailer demo that can be posted to YouTube without copyright infringement. Or, are they no longer useable? I'm talking specifically about the clips from the film, not the Adobe stock assests. I'd like to create a demo I can use as a tutorial on film trailer creation. Did Paramount grant indefinite use of those assets?

     

    Thanks

    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2019

    how do i contact adobe about this remix

    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2019
    you'll have to call customer support and select the premiere pro department. That's what I did.
    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2019
    what did you say because the man im connecting to doesn't seem to know about the contest, did you just inform them you were not able to submit your entry to the contest?
    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2019

    hello, i spent the last week editing my trailer remix and missed the deadline due to issues not being able to upload, what can I do to contact and get in the competition i would be extremely dissapointed if there is no way for me to get in despite having worked hard on it and trying to submit at the right time

    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2019
    I had the same issue, you'll have to call adobe.
    Participating Frequently
    October 7, 2019
    where can I find there number for the right contact and did it help you?
    Participating Frequently
    September 28, 2019

    HELP! I've been trying to submit my entry for the last 4 days but ever time I click submit on the website it just shows the loading icon for HOURS. I've tried multiple times, different computers, restarted everything, cleared cache, cookies etc, different browsers - nothing works. Is there any other way to submit?

    Legend
    September 28, 2019
    the way I did it from a pc using edge browser... I exported my mp4 ( h264 ) movie to desktop. It is 21 seconds long. I went to the challenge website and filled out info ( name, etc. ) and checked the ' I agree' thing... and then clicked on the upload link... and then I browsed to my desktop file and uploaded it.. and then after THAT there was some " post " or other prompt .. which surprised me, and I clicked that and was done.
    Participating Frequently
    September 28, 2019
    I did all of these things too, but when I hit submit it shows the loading icon forever. I've waited hours and tried multiple different ways. Nothing is working and support isn't being of much help either. They only redirect me to this forum.
    Participant
    September 27, 2019

    Do we get audio effects to go with the footage? Things like gunfire, fight sounds, car audio? Silent scenes don't always play well!

    Legend
    September 28, 2019
    those sounds are not in the download source zip files. you can make up your own, which is part of the challenge ... hehe...
    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2019


    In today's livestream, we'll talk about entering the Terminator: Dark Fate trailer remix challenge.
    Jason will show you where and how to access assets, music, SFX and more and a few little tips to get started.

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    Participant
    September 28, 2019

    Hi Kevin, quick question. In the terms and conditions, it states "You agree that you will not use the Entry for any other purpose, including, without limitation, posting the Entry to any online social networks (other than for entry into this Promotion), without the express consent of Sponsor in each instance." The bit in parenthesis is confusing. Does that mean it's ok, for example, to post your entry to Twitter so long as you're not using the trailer for anything else other than as promotion of your entry into the contest? Or are you just 100% not allowed to post your finished trailer on Vimeo, YouTube, Twitter, etc.?

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 25, 2019

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    Legend
    September 25, 2019

    Burhan, One other thing, with my sample.  In MN. (U.S.) there is a library system ( State, County, City ) all linked together including some services that are peripheral to the actual loaning of books and stuff. For example, there is a thing called Freegal which allows you to download music ( not a loan, but to keep ). The money for that stuff comes from federal, state, county funds (taxpayer money) where they buy the rights for the stuff so it can be distributed via library related 'Freegal' site.  I went there and got some terminator theme song or whatever it's called, which was recorded by some group, and that's what I used in my sample. I'm sure I would have to do some investigation into the rights issue if I were to use the sound for commercial purpose, but otherwise it's free to use and I suggest that all those who have nice library systems online do the same... look for stuff you can use.

     

    🙂

     

     

    Legend
    September 25, 2019

    Burhan, In my opinion the true value of the competition or 'challenge' is what YOU get out of it using the source materials to make the trailer. I don't know what people get when they download the zip (source) files because I only have cs6 and can't open the project file(s). Also, it's my belief that making a 'better' trailer rather than a spoof or joke or some kind of whacky alternative is best. Like, imagine you want the trailer to play as a TV commercial of 30 seconds.  Make one that is 30 seconds to see if you can do it.  That to me is the real value of this whole thing. Actually 'entering' the challenge ( uploading your finished sample ) is not really that important. Sharing what you do HERE is a lot more important, cause then everyone learns from one another what they are doing to solve certain problems.

    I didn't watch the real trailer until I'd finished mine, and was kind of surprised mine starts and ends like the real trailer. But then again, when you scrub through the stuff, it's hard to imagine starting or ending it any other way. Maybe start with the dialogue of who she is and the aerial shot of vehicle traveling along ridge... 

    The trouble with that is you get into the pickup bed immediately with characters you have no clue about except for Sarah.

    The sound of my plasma thing was done by recording mylar being crumpled up and the drum hit by using a stock steel door slam ( bass only in the EQ of audition ) ... and stuff like that is fun to share.

     

    I think that sort of thing is more important than entering the actual 'challenge'.   For one thing I don't want a subscription even if it was a gift. My computers are not powerful enough to use the modern Adobe stuff. And I don't use the internet on my edit computer.

     

    So, in conclusion, get the source stuff, make something, post it to youtube or vimeo, and share it with us.. and tell us if you did anything fun to resolve problems etc.

     

    The copyright laws and the hoops the people had to go through to just GET this source material to the public is probably way too complicated to simply change what countries can enter the competition. I have no clue.

     

    🙂

     

    Participant
    September 25, 2019

    Why India is not added into countries for joining the challenge. I also wanted to join. There is any other way to join the challenge.