Huawei Film Awards 2020 encourages a leap further in mobile filmmaking

Aspiring filmmakers and visual creatives once again have a unique opportunity to showcase their art at the Huawei Film Awards (HFA) 2020. This annual event encourages artists to explore and push the boundaries of smartphone videography to tell incredible and inspiring stories.

HFA was established in response to the ever-advancing innovations in mobile camera technology, resulting in widespread accessibility to practicing videography and other filmmaking techniques where they were once limited by equipment restrictions.

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro leads by inspiration

Ever since the local release of Huawei’s newest flagship Mate 40 Pro smartphone, the company has anticipated an uptick in high-quality content produced by its user base. Given the device’s amazing videography features such as the Ultra Vision Camera and Ultra-Wide Cine Camera among others, there’s no doubt that Mate 40 Pro users will be producing thought-provoking 4K-resolution masterpieces in no time. Not to mention the phone’s XD Fusion HDR Mode, AI Image Stabilization, and Tracking Shot capability, there’s no shortage of tools for storytellers to work with.

Moreover, the Mate 40 Pro offers an excellent vlogging solution for current and would-be vloggers. The front-facing Ultra Vision Selfie camera is also capable of shooting in 4K and adjustable field-of-view, as well as a Slow Motion mode for added dramatic effects.

The HFA 2020 in that respect, sets the stage for all these budding creators to shine in the limelight – especially given this year’s revamped Professional and Vlog categories.

HFA 2020 contest overview

For HFA 2020 the competition will be divided into two categories: Professional and Vlog. The Professional category follows the same direction that previous HFAs set up, wherein participants must submit short films shot entirely on their Huawei smartphones.

The new Vlog category meanwhile, focuses on more “casual” content, guided by specific topics such as fashion, food, art & culture, and nature. This segment follows the rise of this more flexible and entertainment-oriented medium in a serial format.

Each category will have two types of winners – People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice awardees. All Huawei phone owners are eligible to join the competition. A panel of renowned filmmakers and content creators will be judging the entries on several criteria.

Submission of entries for HFA 2020 will be open from December 4, 2020 to January 10, 2021. Huawei will be announcing specific submission periods for each topic, indicated in the following overview:

December 7 – Fashion Topic

December 14 – Food

December 21 – Art and Culture

December 28 – Nature

Announcement of winners in the Vlog category will be on February 11, 2021 and April 19, 2021 for the Professional category.

Participants in the Professional category can submit their entries at https://tinyurl.com/huaweivlogph starting December 18, 2020. For the Vlog category, entries must be submitted via Facebook and/or Instagram starting December 4, 2020 bearing the hashtag #HuaweiVlogPH.  Join HFA 2020, and let’s all shape the future of filmmaking today.

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realme Buds Q review: Designer TWS made real affordable

10/01/2020

If you are one of the many people who have shifted to online platform for meetings and classes, and is a person who’s into earphones, then this product review is just the right thing for you. realme has just released the Buds Q wireless earphones, and it promises to be a great help for those who are in online classes and meetings, just like many of us these days.

Design

The sleek and elegant look of the device is designed by none other than the world-renowned José Lévy who, by the way, also designs for fashion brand Hermès. The smooth and classy design of the charging cradle is inspired by a pebble which explains its smooth design in a matte finish.

For build quality, its charging cradle and earbuds are both made of hard plastic. The earbuds are also created with rubber ear tips for added comfort.

What we liked about the design is its straightforward approach with a 3.6g ultra-light Body, the earbuds feel as light as a paper, which works well for a slew of activities. The device is coated in black which is stealthy and is something that you can put on and will blend with your clothes easily.

This particular device has three available colors: Quite Black, Quite Yellow, and Quite White.

Comfort Factor

As an in-ear buds, it took me quite some time to get acclimated to using the device because my ears get easily strained with prolonged usage of earphones, but the lightweight property of the Buds Q makes it very comfortable to wear.

We would confidently say that the Buds Q can be used comfortably when you’re gaming on your computer, watching videos on your phone, or listening to music while doing your errands. We used it a couple of times while doing online meetings at home, walking around, fulfilling errands, and doing regular exercises and were glad to share that it doesn’t easily fall off your ears, and is something that a person with sensitive ears like me, can wear for a long period of time. 

Audio Quality and Performance

The realme Buds Q is the company’s first in-ear True Wireless Stereo earbuds, with 10mm Bass Boost driver and a 119ms Super Low Latency feature. This gives users a great audio quality and offers a great experience for gaming and watching movies. However, the bass and treble are not quite balanced since the Bass Boost Driver tends to intensify the bass, this basically has a tendency to suppress the vocal’s clarity. But if you are into RNB or if you like thumping or resounding audio, then this will work well for you. 

The Buds Q also has a built-in microphone for calls and online conferences. As we’ve tested it out, there were no issues with the built-in microphones and online participants can clearly hear us talk. The Buds Q is also IPX4 water-resistant which could work really well during workouts. 

Both earbuds have touch functions as well, which can control play/pause media, answer/drop calls, and enter/exit game mode. Other functions may also be customized through the realme Link app.

It also proves useful during video chats which is part of today’s ‘new normal’. We actually had it on in most of our online meetings. This is a lot more convenient than having wired headphones because we can be away from our devices for about 10 meters more, and still be clear and connected to the virtual meetings we attended. With this, we were able to multitask and be more productive. 

Battery

The realme Bud Q also promises to have 20-hour battery life. Yes, you’ve read that right. These earbuds have longer battery life than the average wireless earbuds that are usually rated at about five to eight hours of battery life. 

We have tried using it during a full online class schedule as well as in long meetings and it did not fail. We were able to use the earbuds for four straight days without charging it and you just need about two hours to fully charge it.

Creature Feature

In our reviews, The Modern Creatures aims to find that one special feature of a device that makes it worth having — something that gives the product a slight edge from among its peers. For the Buds Q, it’s the instant connection that provides a smooth transition between devices, from PC to mobile phones, swiftly. This is something significant for us and our work, especially that we tend to switch from one device to another most of the time.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the realme Buds Q is designed to provide users the best wireless earbuds experience for only PhP 1,490. From its long battery life, an ultra-lightweight form factor, classy design, and all its useful features, the realme Buds Q has a great potential to be everyone’s go-to accessory during this time when it help to have wireless connectivity. 

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