did someone win the Virtual Contest thingy?

if so Paul could u make some screenshots of the project? i would like to see some pics of it

The deadline has been extended, at my request, until 15th September. I was having a problem uploading "burned" shows for the contest.

By the way, the PyroScreenSaver application, which is free, can display the contest shows, and others on the pyroinfinity website. I'm going to put up some more information on my Competitions page very soon. In the meantime, follow the link to pyroinfinity from that page, download the screensaver and some shows and see what you think.

Paul.

well theres the problem i cant install any of their products becuz i dont have enought rams

is it possible to convert the winner's display in swf? mpg? avi? (but i doubt)

if not possible, i would love to see some screenshots, that would be great!

Oh, that's great news, Paul! I was wondering what ever happened to that contest and if there were any participants.

So, till September 15th, I'm still thinking about joining this contest.

Anyway, before that, like Enkil asked, do you think it will be possible for us to see some screenshots and see how they turned out?

BTW, Paul, do you know of any good screensaver fireworks pictures I can put up on my PC? Do you know a good web site?

Please reply soon. Thx.

Trav.

The La Ronde site used to have pictures (taken by my friend and resident montreal-fireworks.com photographer Robert Burch) that could be downloaded as background pictures. They don't seem to be there anymore though. Other than that, I don't really know of any sites which would have large enough pictures for what you want. You might have noticed that all the full-sized pictures on this site cannot be saved - this is because of copyright.

As for the virtual contest, I'll put up some screen shots in the next few days on the Competitions page.

Paul.

It's ok, Paul.

I'm still going through some other web sites that have some pictures of the Mondial SAQ. I found some preety neat ones, but what I'm trying to look for is a picture with lots of different varieties of fireworks that are scattered all over the place, plus I want something that has a lot of colur. This way, it will be nice and bright on my desktop and it contrast in my room with the different colours!

I'm still looking around for some samples, but I can't seem to get what I need, but there were some neat ones. Like you said, the pictures on this web site cannot be saved do to copyright, but that's ok.

If I find some nice pics for my desktop, I'll post the web site so you guys can take a look and tell me what you think.

BTW, don't forget to show us some screenshots of the virtual contest. Thx.

BYEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

Trav.

OK, I've put up four screenshots from one of my shows. Go to the Competitions page in the main menu.

Paul.

Looks pretty good, Paul.

I wish I could participate too, but like Enkil, I don't think I have the requirements needed.

At least we get to see some of your sample shots, which look pretty neat and cool!

BTW, I have a question.

What do "mines" look like? How will I be able to identify them?

Trav.

i saw those pics, they look nice thx, i wish i could see a video of it it would be so kewl, oh well

Yeah, I know, a video would also be nice.

Is that possible, Paul?

Trav.

No, it's not possible, sorry You'll only be able to see the shows with the PyroPlayer or PyroScreensaver programs.

As for mines, they shoot stars up from the ground and, because of this, are sometimes called volcanoes

Paul.

That's ok.

As long as we get to see some of your screen shots, that's fine.

Thx for the info on the mines.

BTW, do you know where I can get info on all different types of fireworks and there descriptions on what they look like?

Once again, thx.

Trav.

Try the links in my Information pages.

Paul.

Ok, thanks a lot for the info, Paul.

Oh yeah, one more thing, is it ok if I have your E-Mail address? Just in case of anything that happens to this site, I can contact you.

Here's my E-Mail: travis2@videotron.ca

Thanks a lot!

Trav.

It's on the links page: webmaster@montreal-fireworks.com - if that doesn't work for some reason (like the site is down) then try pyropaul99@yahoo.com (that's also my Yahoo IM name too).

Paul.

Thanks a lot, Paul.

If you want to contact me, you can use the E-Mail Address I gave you in my previous message: travis2@videotron.ca

Another thing, since the 2004 schedule is announced in January, does that mean that they are currently looking for the new competitors, as we speak? How long does it usually take to get it all worked out and ready to go? I find this pretty interesting to know.

Thanks again!

Trav.

when i was in La Ronde in 2000 for the La Ronde's closing fireworks

when the ceremony was on, there was this lady that said, the ppl who make the fireworks for La Ronde, they start to work on the next display after 2 weeks, like in mid august, thats what i heard, but i dunno about the other countries

That's pretty fast, two weeks? That's right after the competition!

I guess they're always busy!

I hope the company "Pyrotechnia Igual" or "Caballer" plays for Spain next year, if they show up, that is.

Spain hasn't been seen since 2001, that was the last time I saw their show and it was a BIG BANG!

I had a dream about them again last night, and man what a dream that was, but it was too good to be true!

10 months is far too long till summer and the Mondial SAQ!

Trav.

Enkil is right. The planning for the next season starts almost immediately after the end of the current one, with a bit of time in between for some vacation. So the competitors start to be chosen in August of the previous year.

There are a lot of logistics to sort out, especially the shipping of each team's fireworks. For the Asian/Australian competitors, they have to be ready to ship by January or Februrary of the year of their display.

Rumour has it that there may well be two Spanish competitors next year since all the teams will be previous Gold Jupiter winners. This is because next year will be the 20th edition of the competition and so will be very special. I think we're all in for a treat!

Paul.

wow! Paul have u rumours about other countries?

Are you serious, Paul?????? You just made my day!

I like that rumour a lot!!!

Two Spanish competitors......hmm.....My dream is coming true! I can't wait for 10 months to elapse and find out! I'll have to wait on the schedule in January! Paul, will you be posting the new schedule in January?

Wow, were into 20 years already next season....that's incredible! Let's see, 1985-2004, yes, it will be 20 years next season! There has to be something special next year. Also, next year will be my 15th year seeing the competition since 1990! It's been a while!

BTW, I checked the calender for next year in July and I think that there might be a display on my birthday! My birthday is on July 21st and that day is a Wednesday next year! That's gonna be way to much excitement for me that day, indeed! Isn't that great?

Anyway, thx a lot for the info. Like Paul said, I think we will be in for a treat next year!

Hey Paul, do you have anymore rumours we should know about? lol

Trav.

It has just been announced that I am the winner of the virtual fireworks competition! I will be posting some snapshots from my show in the next couple of days.

Here's the official announcement:

We are also happy to announce that the winner of the 1st Montreal Virtual
Fireworks Contest is Dr. Paul Marriott with the show 'La Gazza Ladra'.

You can download this show clicking on the following link

http://www.pyroinfinity.tv/community/VisShowDetail.asp?id_show=31

Dr. Marriott presented outstanding shows for this contest, and through his creativity and finely tuned choreography demonstrated how PyroCreator could be used as an excellent tool to create fireworks shows. His show will be featured on the member's web site.

He has won an FX Generator, which is one of the components of the professional fireworks design software, Visual Show Director http://www.infinityvisions.com/vsdpro



I think I'm going to have a lot of fun with the prize!
The show can also be downloaded at:

http://www.montreal-fireworks.com/Shows/montreal-4.pcs

Paul.

I completely forgot about this contest!

I don't think I could have entered anyways.

I was missing FAR too many requirements! So, either way, I couldn't participate! Enkil and I had the same problem!

How many competitors were in this contest anyways?

Well whatever, congrats, Paul!

Trav.