DVC5 Official question thread

Scott Cozad · March 28th, 2006, 05:28 PM

I need to credit my entry properly. What is the title of the individual that claps the clapper in from of the camera before each take and screams, "Scene1! Take 1!"?

Aaron Koolen · March 28th, 2006, 06:32 PM

The Clapper - no seriously. And if they load the tapes/film too, Clapper/Loader

Mike Teutsch · March 28th, 2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Cozad

I need to credit my entry properly. What is the title of the individual that claps the clapper in from of the camera before each take and screams, "Scene1! Take 1!"?

Screamer clapper guy!

Scott Cozad · March 28th, 2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Teutsch

Screamer clapper guy!

In my case it will have to be screamer clapper girl. I enlisted my nine-year old daughter for this duty.

And she will be credited. :)

Mark Utley · April 7th, 2006, 08:42 PM

My movie came out to 4:57 without credits. Dylan said he doesn't mind if we go a few seconds over, so would a total time of about 5:10 be reasonable?

Andrew Khalil · April 8th, 2006, 10:39 AM

I think the 5 minute time limit was without credits, so you should be good if it's 4:57 without credits.

Bradley L Marlow · April 8th, 2006, 10:47 AM

Great question.

I ran into the same situation. Wasn't sure so decided to do "screaming fast" credits to be on the safe side. With credits mine is 4 frames short of 5 minutes.

Andrew Khalil · April 9th, 2006, 08:48 PM

quick question, since this is my first DVC, I'm curious, how long does judging take and when are finalists, winners etc announced?

Mitchell Stookey · April 9th, 2006, 09:10 PM

It usually takes a week or two for the films to be released and watched, and then a winner to be announced. However, with Dylan away things might be different. I would say expect at least two weeks.

Robert Martens · April 11th, 2006, 05:51 PM

Aw, crap. I just saw in the "Who finished?" thread that films are not to be shown publicly until they are officially released. In my "oh my god, I did something" excitement, I've neglected to follow this rule, and have shown the film to a circle of other friends, and have threads on two other message boards about it. The people have no connection to this website, and they aren't video or film related communities, but still, I believe one would consider them "public".

I'd hate to have a chance of winning if I'm breaking the rules here, so what happens in a situation like this? Disqualification and a place on the Wall of Shame?

Dick Mays · April 11th, 2006, 06:01 PM

I try to paypal Dylan enough for a bottle of scotch, which, while not being sufficient incentive to garner any extra votes for my movie, it should be enough to cover the minor screw-ups.

Dylan Couper · April 11th, 2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Martens

I'd hate to have a chance of winning if I'm breaking the rules here, so what happens in a situation like this? Disqualification and a place on the Wall of Shame?

Send booze.

Actually, I think we can let it slide. Showing it to your friends won't affect judging.

Robert Martens · April 11th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Weeoo! Isn't Dylan great, guys? Such a gracious gentleman. I'm most pleased to hear this, and will make sure it doesn't happen next time, so nothing has to "slide" one way or the other.

In the meantime, I'd meant to make a donation at some point (namely, when I was halfway certain I'd finish something), would it be do that now? I don't want it to seem like a retroactive bribe, or anything...

Meryem Ersoz · April 11th, 2006, 08:52 PM

i think dylan meant no sneak previews here, to keep the process consistent. since i post mine on a free media site, other members of the site download it anyway, because it appears automatically under the "new media" banner. i think 30-40 people have watched it already, which is kinda fun.

but the thing about having it viewed here is the feedback! the discussion! the swapping of gear details and technical expertise....well worth the price of admission!

oh, right it's free.

the cost of admission is editing until your eyeballs bleed....

Bradley L Marlow · April 11th, 2006, 09:10 PM

Bleeding eyeballs - yes, I can relate to that.

March 28th, 2006, 05:28 PM	#46
Scott Cozad Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada USA Posts: 42	Title of Crew Member I need to credit my entry properly. What is the title of the individual that claps the clapper in from of the camera before each take and screams, "Scene1! Take 1!"?

March 28th, 2006, 06:32 PM	#47
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	The Clapper - no seriously. And if they load the tapes/film too, Clapper/Loader __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

April 7th, 2006, 08:42 PM	#50
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	My movie came out to 4:57 without credits. Dylan said he doesn't mind if we go a few seconds over, so would a total time of about 5:10 be reasonable? __________________ Mark Utley

April 8th, 2006, 10:47 AM	#52
Bradley L Marlow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Wyoming Posts: 484	Hi Mark Great question. I ran into the same situation. Wasn't sure so decided to do "screaming fast" credits to be on the safe side. With credits mine is 4 frames short of 5 minutes.

April 8th, 2006, 10:39 AM	#51
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	I think the 5 minute time limit was without credits, so you should be good if it's 4:57 without credits.

April 9th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#53
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	quick question, since this is my first DVC, I'm curious, how long does judging take and when are finalists, winners etc announced?

April 9th, 2006, 09:10 PM	#54
Mitchell Stookey Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 196	It usually takes a week or two for the films to be released and watched, and then a winner to be announced. However, with Dylan away things might be different. I would say expect at least two weeks.

April 11th, 2006, 05:51 PM	#55
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	Aw, crap. I just saw in the "Who finished?" thread that films are not to be shown publicly until they are officially released. In my "oh my god, I did something" excitement, I've neglected to follow this rule, and have shown the film to a circle of other friends, and have threads on two other message boards about it. The people have no connection to this website, and they aren't video or film related communities, but still, I believe one would consider them "public". I'd hate to have a chance of winning if I'm breaking the rules here, so what happens in a situation like this? Disqualification and a place on the Wall of Shame?

April 11th, 2006, 06:01 PM	#56
Dick Mays Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 690	I try to paypal Dylan enough for a bottle of scotch, which, while not being sufficient incentive to garner any extra votes for my movie, it should be enough to cover the minor screw-ups.

April 11th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#58
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	Weeoo! Isn't Dylan great, guys? Such a gracious gentleman. I'm most pleased to hear this, and will make sure it doesn't happen next time, so nothing has to "slide" one way or the other. In the meantime, I'd meant to make a donation at some point (namely, when I was halfway certain I'd finish something), would it be do that now? I don't want it to seem like a retroactive bribe, or anything...

April 11th, 2006, 08:52 PM	#59
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 3,015	i think dylan meant no sneak previews here, to keep the process consistent. since i post mine on a free media site, other members of the site download it anyway, because it appears automatically under the "new media" banner. i think 30-40 people have watched it already, which is kinda fun. but the thing about having it viewed here is the feedback! the discussion! the swapping of gear details and technical expertise....well worth the price of admission! oh, right it's free. the cost of admission is editing until your eyeballs bleed....

April 11th, 2006, 09:10 PM	#60
Bradley L Marlow Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Wyoming Posts: 484	Bleeding eyeballs - yes, I can relate to that.