EVE General Discussion

By now you've probably seen the “This is EVE (2014)” trailer that we published a couple weeks ago, but if not, go check out the uncensored version on our YouTube page. Our goal for “This is EVE” was to show what it actually feels like to play EVE Online, by showcasing real players doing real things in the game. Judging by the number of views the trailer has received on YouTube, the reaction has been amazing.

Now we’d like you to show us, and the rest of the world, what you think makes EVE Online unique. We’ve prepared some prizes to encourage you to team up with your friends to do so.

Your mission: Create an amazing trailer that demonstrates what EVE Online is for you and those you play with. Then share it with us at [email protected] (with the subject “This is EVE video submission”) by February 20, 2015.

A panel of CCP employees, including members from the EVE Online development team, community representatives, and video production pros, will select the best entries. Those videos will be showcased at Fanfest 2015 (March 19-21) in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The top three trailers will be screened at the CCP Presents keynote on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and their creators will win a set of fabulous prizes. (Note: Attendance at Fanfest 2015 is not required to win.)

What kind of prizes, you ask? Fabulous prizes! But specifically, we think players will team up to create these videos, and want to reward you for doing that. Here’s what you could win if you submit a winning video:

First Prize:

Three one-year subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud Complete
100 PLEX
Three copies of EVE: The Second Decade Collector’s Edition signed by the EVE Online development team

Second Prize:

Two one-year subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud Complete
50 PLEX
Two copies of EVE: The Second Decade Collector’s Edition signed by the EVE Online development team


Third Prize:

One one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Complete
25 PLEX
One copy of EVE: The Second Decade Collector’s Edition signed by the EVE Online development team


If this sounds like something you’re into, get working on your own “This is EVE”-style trailer, and don’t forget to send it to us at [email protected] with the subject “This is EVE video submission” no later than February 20, 2015!

Of course this wouldn’t be a real contest without rules, so make sure you read these if you want to enter:

“This is EVE” Trailer Contest Rules:

You must be 18 years old or older to win.

No purchase is necessary to enter or win.

You need not be present at Fanfest 2015 to win.

There is no limit to the number of videos you can submit, but each video submitter can only win one prize.

All videos must end with credits that include the real and in-game names for everyone who helped create the trailer.

A link to download your video must be submitted to [email protected] between December 5, 2014 and February 20,

2015 and contain the text “This is EVE video submission” in the subject line.

Please note all of the real and in-game names of those who helped with your video in the submission video.

Winners will be announced at the CCP Presents keynote on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and posted thereafter on the EVE information portal forum at http://forums.eveonline.com/.

It is the winning video submitter’s sole responsibility to share the prize with those who contributed to the project.

Trailers should be between 90 seconds and 4 minutes.

You can use any combination of:

Original EVE Online video and audio that you record; and/or

Any previously released video/sound asset from CCP:

CCP’s previously-released EVE videos can be found in our EVE Online and CCP Games YouTube channels, with some hosted at eveonline.com as well;

A selection of music from CCP can be found at www.soundcloud.com/ccpgames.

Otherwise, however, you cannot use copyrighted video or music from anyone. Period. No Metallica or Lamb of God background music. No Star Wars video spliced in.

Use your best judgment about swearing in your submitted video(s). If your video is chosen, CCP may edit excessive/extreme foul language.

Prizes are subject to change and will be awarded at CCP’s sole discretion.

Prizes may be taxable depending on your local laws. All taxes are your responsibility.

CCP employees are not eligible. ( )

Upon submission, you grant CCP an irrevocable, royalty-free license and right to use the video, edit the video, incorporate the video into other CCP properties or presentations, and to display all or any portion of the video for public broadcast, performance, marketing, or promotion, anywhere worldwide, as CCP may determine. All videos submitted become the licensed property of CCP and may be used at CCP’s discretion, forever, across all known and yet-to-be-invented media.

CCP is not responsible for lost, late, misidentified or misdirected entries or entries, or computer performance, errors, delays or failures.

[*]If, for any reason, the fairness or integrity of the contest is questioned, or CCP's administration or fulfillment of the contest becomes impracticable, CCP reserves the right to terminate or modify the contest, and to disqualify any individual who tampers with the registration process or the administration of the...

Well, ****. I had the perfect idea for my entry but it uses some of the soundtrack from the anime Sword Art Online as well as the scene with the NerveGear's fulldive sequence, and those are copypasta-protected.

Oh well. I may still make the video anyway just for the lulz and just not submit it.

If we just had a decent, script based Battle Recorder to create post-cinematics from different camera perspectives (like what CCP is doing), then CCP would get a lot of epic promotion material. For free.

The latest EVE trailer is maybe the best commercial video for EVE but it will again polarize. Many people will try EVE but most of them will leave disappointed because the zoomed out gameplay is mainly covered by windows and brackets and not showing the athmosphere of the trailer.

If we had the option to record all action into a script for a playback with the EVE engine with great camera features we would have endless and fantastic possibilities to present intense battles from complete new and different perspectives. Filmmakers would be able to edit never seen before videos of real action of a video game and maybe it all can be rendered in a much better quality. This would be something completely new in the game industry and attract many people with passion for film making.

“This is EVE” Trailer Contest Rules:

You must be 18 years old or older to win.

Why is there an age limit? I am 16 but I would really like to take part in this competition :)

Too bad that im bad at it.

I totally agree

I love this thread so much. Can't wait to see what you all make!

Hummm, My try my luck at this.

One question, as somebody asked above,,, what about non-copyrighted music that you have permission from the maker to use?

Shame I can't use this from a few years ago,. But shameless plug anyway ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ownx8zUqkN4

The only portion I'm a bit confused on is the inclusion of submitters real world names, I assume CCP won't be including that in the info after the winners are selected?

Did I miss something that restricts countries?