Clarification of DVC Rules at DVinfo.net

Jeff Sayre · September 7th, 2005, 10:59 PM

Dylan:

The DVC rules clearly state that "YOUR FILM MUST BE ALL NEW MATERIAL." Now, supposing I were to shoot all new footage, not using any of the old footage or animations from Gardens of Tomorrow (GOT), would it be "legal" to create Part II of GOT?

I'd like to continue the story--and the challenge of learning more animation and green screen techniques. Also, I think it would be very interesting to see how the old theme of secrets would mesh with the soon-to-be-announced theme.

I have not signed up yet, but I'm on the fence and have dreams of green screening this weekend.

Jeff

Scott Hebert · September 7th, 2005, 11:14 PM

Personally i dont see any problems, if its just a continuation, as long as the judges can understand it as just something by itself

Dylan Couper · September 8th, 2005, 12:01 AM

Jeff, that's cool.

I for one would really like to see more of that story.

Jeff Sayre · September 8th, 2005, 12:04 AM

Okay, I guess I need to fall of the fence and turn my back on my regular work! Do I really need sleep?

Andrew Paul · September 8th, 2005, 03:06 AM

Also depends on the new theme, it would be interesting to see how the storyline transfers to the new one.

Hugo Pinto · September 10th, 2005, 03:40 PM

Dylan (et al)

Call me dumb, but I still have a simple doubt:

...are we ending the DVC3 deadline at 23:59:59 (just before midnight...) of which day? Thursday or Friday? Or, in other wording, can we deliver the goods on Friday night?

Cheers

Hugo

Jeff Sayre · September 10th, 2005, 09:08 PM

Hugo:

The official ending is Friday, September 16 at 23:59:59 PST. This means one second before Saturday. You must have not only posted your piece on a website by then, but also emailed Dylan the link.

Hugo Pinto · September 11th, 2005, 09:24 AM

Jeff, many thanks!

How's it going with GOT #2? I confess to being a fan of your first one.

I´m late as hell, finished the script in the morning, will start shooting NOW. Unexpectedly, I´ll be having a 2nd unit (using some very primitive means) for part of the footage, so I hope it helps the schedule.

Hugo

Jonathan Jones · September 11th, 2005, 11:21 AM

Don't sweat it Hugo, I haven't even started. I am hoping to find time this afternoon to sit down to do a script and storyboard as well as find out if the actors I am hoping to use are up for it. I am only typing this now because I am waiting for a project due tomorrow morning to render a particular clip - so if I am able to produce what I have in my head for DVC 3 by Friday night, it will be pretty cool and a partial miracle.

oops, gotta go, render done. Back to work.
-Jon

Dylan Couper · September 11th, 2005, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Sayre

The official ending is Friday, September 16 at 23:59:59 PST. This means one second before Saturday.

Correct! Thanks Jeff.

Jeff Sayre · September 11th, 2005, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugo Pinto

Jeff, many thanks!

How's it going with GOT #2? I confess to being a fan of your first one.

I´m late as hell, finished the script in the morning, will start shooting NOW. Unexpectedly, I´ll be having a 2nd unit (using some very primitive means) for part of the footage, so I hope it helps the schedule.

Hugo

Thanks, Hugo! We're actually going to start shooting green screen in about 30 minutes. We are setting a slow pace so as not to kill ourselves in the heat.

For GOT2, the entire short will be shot in front of green screen--all 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Yes, we're taking all the time we can to push the story along. There will be more animations and some attempts at nested green screen composites. And of course the theme off "cameras" is key to this segment.

I'll let you know how the day turns out! I'm off to the set.

September 7th, 2005, 10:59 PM	#1
Jeff Sayre Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 301	Clarification of DVC Rules Dylan: The DVC rules clearly state that "YOUR FILM MUST BE ALL NEW MATERIAL." Now, supposing I were to shoot all new footage, not using any of the old footage or animations from Gardens of Tomorrow (GOT), would it be "legal" to create Part II of GOT? I'd like to continue the story--and the challenge of learning more animation and green screen techniques. Also, I think it would be very interesting to see how the old theme of secrets would mesh with the soon-to-be-announced theme. I have not signed up yet, but I'm on the fence and have dreams of green screening this weekend. Jeff __________________ www.SayreMedia.com

September 8th, 2005, 12:01 AM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Jeff, that's cool. I for one would really like to see more of that story. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

September 8th, 2005, 12:04 AM	#4
Jeff Sayre Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 301	Okay, I guess I need to fall of the fence and turn my back on my regular work! Do I really need sleep? __________________ www.SayreMedia.com

September 10th, 2005, 03:40 PM	#6
Hugo Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 92	1 more doubt Dylan (et al) Call me dumb, but I still have a simple doubt: ...are we ending the DVC3 deadline at 23:59:59 (just before midnight...) of which day? Thursday or Friday? Or, in other wording, can we deliver the goods on Friday night? Cheers Hugo

September 10th, 2005, 09:08 PM	#7
Jeff Sayre Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 301	Hugo: The official ending is Friday, September 16 at 23:59:59 PST. This means one second before Saturday. You must have not only posted your piece on a website by then, but also emailed Dylan the link. __________________ www.SayreMedia.com

September 7th, 2005, 11:14 PM	#2
Scott Hebert Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chilliwack (near Vancouver) BC Posts: 38	Personally i dont see any problems, if its just a continuation, as long as the judges can understand it as just something by itself

September 8th, 2005, 03:06 AM	#5
Andrew Paul Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 130	Also depends on the new theme, it would be interesting to see how the storyline transfers to the new one.

September 11th, 2005, 09:24 AM	#8
Hugo Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 92	Jeff, many thanks! How's it going with GOT #2? I confess to being a fan of your first one. I´m late as hell, finished the script in the morning, will start shooting NOW. Unexpectedly, I´ll be having a 2nd unit (using some very primitive means) for part of the footage, so I hope it helps the schedule. Hugo

September 11th, 2005, 11:21 AM	#9
Jonathan Jones Trustee Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Healdsburg, California Posts: 1,138	Don't sweat it Hugo, I haven't even started. I am hoping to find time this afternoon to sit down to do a script and storyboard as well as find out if the actors I am hoping to use are up for it. I am only typing this now because I am waiting for a project due tomorrow morning to render a particular clip - so if I am able to produce what I have in my head for DVC 3 by Friday night, it will be pretty cool and a partial miracle. oops, gotta go, render done. Back to work. -Jon __________________ "Are we to go on record, sir, with our assertion that the 'pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers' are, in point of fact', magically delicious?" - Walter Hollarhan before the House Subcommittee on Integrity in Advertising - May, 1974