FAQ´S – What is WANNA BE A KNIGHT?
… is the name of the Nine Knights online video contest, that offers the chance for everybody to enter the Nine Knights 2012 event. Get invited to the illustrious round of knights like Tom Wallisch, Henrik Harlaut, Bobby Brown, Nico Zacek and many more.
Who can enter?
The online qualification is for every freeskiers, pros and amateurs from all over the world, who think to be talented enough to join the Nine Knights.
What should the video look like?
Download the preroll here
1. Download the WANNA BE Night? Pre-roll and put it in front of your video.
2. Add some written information in the beginning of your edit (NAME, AGE, ORIGIN).
3. The video should contain your best nine tricks, mainly on park kickers and additionaly on jibs& rails and should not be longer then 2 minutes (see below).
How can I submit my video?
1. Go to wetransfer.com
2. Add your video
3. Enter friend’s email address: nineknights@yahoo.de
4. Enter your email address
5. Type your message: Your contact information
6. Press Transfer By entering the competition you automatically agree the rules and terms documented in the letter of agreement.
Once we have uploaded your contribution on the Nine Knights You Tube channel, you officially entered the online video competition.
What kind of tricks should I do?
The nine tricks as seen in the video:
Your best 540
Your best switch 540
Your best 720
Your best switch 720
Your best 900 (Could be a double flip but not necessarily)
Your best switch 900 (Could be a double flip but not necessarily)
Your best 1080 (Could be a double flip but not necessarily)
Your best switch 1080 (Could be a double flip but not necessarily)
Your most creative banger trick
Do I have to be able to do every pre-defined trick?
No, you don´t have to be able to do each and every one. If you can do 7 out of those 9 you might be the best one applying, just try to do as many as possible. The grabs/style is totally up to you. Impress with creative stuff like double grabs, shifty´s, etc…
Do I have to edit the movie myself?
The editing is not the important part, it´s all about the riding. So let your friend do the computer work, if you want to.
Can I watch the videos from the other riders?
Go to www.nineknights.com or our subsite on www.downdays.eu and watch all submissions and updates.
Who will judge?
Virginie Faivre, Kaya Turski & co. aka the top of the Nine Queens will be the judges of this online video competition.
Till when do I have to submit my movie?
The deadline for submitting the video is March 23rd 2012. The winner will be announced on March 31st 2011 via email and through a press notice
Watch the trailer video here that will show you the 8 chosen tricks one more time. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact nineknights@yahoo.de. Have fun at the mountains, we are looking forward to your applications.
