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Craig Bellaire · April 3rd, 2009, 11:29 AM

start friday morning at 6am and must be turned in Sunday at 12 Midnight would be great...

Mugurel Dragusin · April 4th, 2009, 04:04 AM

I support the 48hrs idea perhaps even as a separate challenge from the 2weeks/1mo one. Let's call it "The Quickie Challenge" :)

Andrew Paul · April 4th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Does the food we choose need to always be in shot ?

Lorinda Norton · April 4th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Andrew, we'll see what Dylan says, but I'm sure not going to be concerned with having the prop in every shot. I think that could ruin it. Of course, I don't have an idea yet so that may change. I think he said something about it being predominant throughout the film. That doesn't mean every shot to me.

One issue we all probably need to remember is branding. My friend thought up a great idea; trouble is it would involve saying the brand name of the product over and over, plus showing it [the brand]. That's always been a no-no for films unless you get permission.

Lorinda Norton · April 4th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Paul

Does the food we choose need to always be in shot ?

The word from Dylan: No.

Andrew Paul · April 4th, 2009, 02:02 PM

What about the branding ? do we need to stay away from any brand names. I am presuming that if the brand wanted it taken off youtube, we would loose our admission into the comp

Lorinda Norton · April 4th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Check out this article:
BBC - Film Network - legal guide: content clearances

As for the DV Challenge, this is what Dylan has said about it:
“…if your characters walk past Starbucks, that's fine. If your characters are all drinking Corona, no problem. It doesn't enhance the movie or make the story. If it DOES make the story, like using copyrighted music, then it should not be allowed.”

Bruno Demeocq · April 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Food is good !

B.

Dylan Couper · April 4th, 2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Paul

What about the branding ? do we need to stay away from any brand names. I am presuming that if the brand wanted it taken off youtube, we would loose our admission into the comp

What Lorinda said. If it isn't a core element of your script (like it isn't ABOUT McDonalds or Starbucks) we don't care. However... use brands in your films at your own risk. If they get pulled from Youtube or Vimeo... you're out of competition. :) So, I strongly suggest you avoid them if at all possible: frame them out, mask them off with tape, or keep them out of focus. Makes life easier.

Bradley Ouellette · April 5th, 2009, 04:40 PM

I know this is very off topic, but is there a way to see the previous submissions/winners videos? I have been looking through the forums, but there are no links anywhere?

Lorinda Norton · April 6th, 2009, 08:16 AM

Yes, there is one link especially for that, though it hasn't been updated in a while. It's a sticky at the top of this forum.
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/dv-challe...lease-see.html

As for more recent challenges, scroll down in this forum. Every time you see "DVC #**Finalists" or "The Winner of DVC #**" threads that's where you'll find submissions and the winners.

If you're going to sign up you'd better hurry. I'm fixin' to close it today.

Bradley Ouellette · April 6th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Thanks for the help Lorinda. But I won't be singing up. I never made a video before and don't have any real equipment yet. Still looking at what I want to do so I can get the right equipment. Maybe next one.

Lorinda Norton · April 6th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradley Ouellette

Thanks for the help Lorinda. But I won't be singing up. I never made a video before and don't have any real equipment yet. Still looking at what I want to do so I can get the right equipment. Maybe next one.

Sorry this post disappeared, Bradley. I think I've got a gremlin in my computer. Weird.

Anyway, good luck in your search and we'll look for you next round. :)

April 3rd, 2009, 11:29 AM	#16
Craig Bellaire Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422	48 hr start friday morning at 6am and must be turned in Sunday at 12 Midnight would be great... __________________ Craig Bellaire www.VerticalVideoSolutions.com

April 4th, 2009, 04:04 AM	#17
Mugurel Dragusin Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 253	I support the 48hrs idea perhaps even as a separate challenge from the 2weeks/1mo one. Let's call it "The Quickie Challenge" :) __________________ Lost signature, if you find it, please return it to me, thank you.

April 4th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#18
Andrew Paul Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 130	Food in shot Does the food we choose need to always be in shot ? __________________ Dont blame the weather....improvise !

April 4th, 2009, 10:12 AM	#19
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Andrew, we'll see what Dylan says, but I'm sure not going to be concerned with having the prop in every shot. I think that could ruin it. Of course, I don't have an idea yet so that may change. I think he said something about it being predominant throughout the film. That doesn't mean every shot to me. One issue we all probably need to remember is branding. My friend thought up a great idea; trouble is it would involve saying the brand name of the product over and over, plus showing it [the brand]. That's always been a no-no for films unless you get permission. __________________ Lorinda

April 4th, 2009, 02:02 PM	#21
Andrew Paul Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 130	What about the branding ? do we need to stay away from any brand names. I am presuming that if the brand wanted it taken off youtube, we would loose our admission into the comp __________________ Dont blame the weather....improvise !

April 4th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#22
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Check out this article: BBC - Film Network - legal guide: content clearances As for the DV Challenge, this is what Dylan has said about it: “…if your characters walk past Starbucks, that's fine. If your characters are all drinking Corona, no problem. It doesn't enhance the movie or make the story. If it DOES make the story, like using copyrighted music, then it should not be allowed.” __________________ Lorinda

April 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#23
Bruno Demeocq Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dakar, Sénégal, West Africa Posts: 30	Cuisine ? OK Food is good ! B. __________________ Dakar - Sénégal - EX1- Nikon D7000 - HVRA1 - H4 - FCP 6.0.6 / http://brunodemeocq.viewbook.com/ bdeme@mac.com

April 5th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#25
Bradley Ouellette Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 78	I know this is very off topic, but is there a way to see the previous submissions/winners videos? I have been looking through the forums, but there are no links anywhere?

April 6th, 2009, 08:16 AM	#26
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Yes, there is one link especially for that, though it hasn't been updated in a while. It's a sticky at the top of this forum. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/dv-challe...lease-see.html As for more recent challenges, scroll down in this forum. Every time you see "DVC #Finalists" or "The Winner of DVC #" threads that's where you'll find submissions and the winners. If you're going to sign up you'd better hurry. I'm fixin' to close it today. __________________ Lorinda

April 6th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#27
Bradley Ouellette Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 78	Thanks for the help Lorinda. But I won't be singing up. I never made a video before and don't have any real equipment yet. Still looking at what I want to do so I can get the right equipment. Maybe next one.