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Dylan Couper · February 23rd, 2006, 08:33 PM

Hmm...
I've got a problem.
I got an interesting job offer for a shoot today.
Problem 1, it starts March 20th.
Problem 2, it is in South Africa.

I've got a couple options:
1) Move DVC5 up to March 2nd to March 12th.
2) Move DVC5 back to April 6th to APril 16th.
3) Keep the time the same, but do the posting/judging when I get back early April.
4) Leave it the same and let someone else run all the judging (might be hard).
5) Not go to Africa (a HA ha HA!)

I'm leaning towards #1.
If the date gets changed, full Wall Of Shame amnesty will be given to those who can't make a new date. I haven't 100% accepted the gig yet, but will likely do so in the next 3 days.

Robert Martens · February 23rd, 2006, 08:52 PM

I'm fine with any of them, 'cept number five, of course; you've got a job offer you're interested in, I say go for it. I'll be busier than normal starting the twenty-eighth (my dad's going in to the hospital to get a growth removed from his spine that day, so he'll be out of commission for a while), but that's the challenge, isn't it? :)

Naturally, though, I'm a flexible guy--that's why I'm so popular with the ladies--so whatever you want to do is a-okay from where I'm standing.

Edward Slonaker · February 23rd, 2006, 09:00 PM

March 2nd?? That's next week! Do it, DO IT!!!

Really, either way is fine....although waiting until April will prolong the agony. This'll be my first DVC and I'm eager to get started.

Good luck in S. Africa! Sounds exciting.

PS: wife wants to know if you need a photographer along.... http://www.photo.net/photos/Kimi she's from Prince George (originally)

Sean McHenry · February 23rd, 2006, 09:02 PM

You know I'm flexible. Lot's going on here too. However the wind blows, it'll still be sand in my face.

Take the job you fool.

Sean

Chris Barcellos · February 23rd, 2006, 09:14 PM

Do what you have to do, but go easy on wall of shame if you move time up. Some of us may have other obligations.

How about earlier announcement, later submission, and longer allowed runtime.

Bill Hamell · February 23rd, 2006, 09:19 PM

This would have been my first one. ;-( If it is next week I'll have to remove my entry. Not sure about April I would have to contact everyone again to find out. :-(
But business is business.

Three then four would be my choices.

Bill

Mike Teutsch · February 23rd, 2006, 09:23 PM

Africa, what's in Africa?

I say go for it! If I don't make this one, I will get in the next!

Good luck Dylan, and I'm jealous. That probably sounds strange since I'm going to Costa Rica on the 1st! But I have been to Costa Rica. Don't forget your suntan lotion----err----sun screen! Talk about a climate change! How many miles is that?

Have fun man.

Mike

Lorinda Norton · February 23rd, 2006, 09:44 PM

1 or 2: Okay, though I hate to see Mike and others miss out on this one if it's early.
3, 4, 5: Not good.

South Africa! Sounds like a blast, Dylan. I hope everything works out for you to go. Need a roadie? :)

Hugo Pinto · February 24th, 2006, 12:52 AM

Dylan, first of all, congrats for the gig! Africa can be quite an experience.

I´m moving back to Portugal on the 5th, so, no guarantees on whether I can make the deadline as it collides with my house move. But hey, if I can't make it to DVC#5, I'll make it to #6!

My favorites are 2 & 3, but don't let me stop the challenge!

Best of luck in Africa,

Hugo

Dennis Khaye · February 24th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Moving it up works for me but I wouldn't be able to do it for those April dates. Congrats on the gig Dylan, sounds like it's more than a job, it's an adventure. Three sounds like the least trouble. Four sounds like an upper echelon decision. Unless I miss my guess 5 was rhetorical.

Greg Boston · February 24th, 2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

How about earlier announcement, later submission, and longer allowed runtime.

I think this is a good idea.

Dylan, why not leave the starting date the same, go do your gig, and let folks submit their work when you are back. Giving people more time on the project might bring more participation and perhaps a higher quality final product.

Whaddaya think?

-gb-

Brian McKay · February 24th, 2006, 09:18 AM

I had to hold back from entering due to the proposed dates in March, however if it's changed to April....count me in.

Brian

Dylan Couper · February 24th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Boston

Dylan, why not leave the starting date the same, go do your gig, and let folks submit their work when you are back. Giving people more time on the project might bring more participation and perhaps a higher quality final product.
-gb-

Make it easier for people? Grrr..... :)
Actually, that is a pretty fair idea.

Consider this option 6:
Start date remains the same, finish date will be April 1st (or so).

Jean-Philippe Archibald · February 24th, 2006, 09:43 AM

#6 for me!!! I am pretty busy this week, so starting on march 2nd is almost impossible for me... But I would love to submit a well polished short on april 1st !!!

William Gardner · February 24th, 2006, 09:53 AM

I vote for #6 also...

Bill

February 23rd, 2006, 09:00 PM	#3
Edward Slonaker Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hell's 6 acres in S. Texas Posts: 203	March 2nd?? That's next week! Do it, DO IT!!! Really, either way is fine....although waiting until April will prolong the agony. This'll be my first DVC and I'm eager to get started. Good luck in S. Africa! Sounds exciting. PS: wife wants to know if you need a photographer along.... http://www.photo.net/photos/Kimi she's from Prince George (originally) __________________ Edward Slonaker El Pilon Productions San Patricio, Texas www.elpilon.com

February 23rd, 2006, 09:02 PM	#4
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	You know I'm flexible. Lot's going on here too. However the wind blows, it'll still be sand in my face. Take the job you fool. Sean __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com

February 23rd, 2006, 09:23 PM	#7
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Africa, what's in Africa? I say go for it! If I don't make this one, I will get in the next! Good luck Dylan, and I'm jealous. That probably sounds strange since I'm going to Costa Rica on the 1st! But I have been to Costa Rica. Don't forget your suntan lotion----err----sun screen! Talk about a climate change! How many miles is that? Have fun man. Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

February 23rd, 2006, 09:44 PM	#8
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	1 or 2: Okay, though I hate to see Mike and others miss out on this one if it's early. 3, 4, 5: Not good. South Africa! Sounds like a blast, Dylan. I hope everything works out for you to go. Need a roadie? :) __________________ Lorinda

February 24th, 2006, 09:43 AM	#14
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	#6 for me!!! I am pretty busy this week, so starting on march 2nd is almost impossible for me... But I would love to submit a well polished short on april 1st !!! __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

February 23rd, 2006, 08:33 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Oh a problem with the timing of DVC5, NEED FEEDBACK Hmm... I've got a problem. I got an interesting job offer for a shoot today. Problem 1, it starts March 20th. Problem 2, it is in South Africa. I've got a couple options: 1) Move DVC5 up to March 2nd to March 12th. 2) Move DVC5 back to April 6th to APril 16th. 3) Keep the time the same, but do the posting/judging when I get back early April. 4) Leave it the same and let someone else run all the judging (might be hard). 5) Not go to Africa (a HA ha HA!) I'm leaning towards #1. If the date gets changed, full Wall Of Shame amnesty will be given to those who can't make a new date. I haven't 100% accepted the gig yet, but will likely do so in the next 3 days. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 23rd, 2006, 08:52 PM	#2
Robert Martens Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 820	I'm fine with any of them, 'cept number five, of course; you've got a job offer you're interested in, I say go for it. I'll be busier than normal starting the twenty-eighth (my dad's going in to the hospital to get a growth removed from his spine that day, so he'll be out of commission for a while), but that's the challenge, isn't it? :) Naturally, though, I'm a flexible guy--that's why I'm so popular with the ladies--so whatever you want to do is a-okay from where I'm standing.

February 23rd, 2006, 09:14 PM	#5
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Do what you have to Do what you have to do, but go easy on wall of shame if you move time up. Some of us may have other obligations. How about earlier announcement, later submission, and longer allowed runtime. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

February 23rd, 2006, 09:19 PM	#6
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 477	This would have been my first one. ;-( If it is next week I'll have to remove my entry. Not sure about April I would have to contact everyone again to find out. :-( But business is business. Three then four would be my choices. Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light Last edited by Bill Hamell; February 24th, 2006 at 09:10 AM.

February 24th, 2006, 12:52 AM	#9
Hugo Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 92	Dylan, first of all, congrats for the gig! Africa can be quite an experience. I´m moving back to Portugal on the 5th, so, no guarantees on whether I can make the deadline as it collides with my house move. But hey, if I can't make it to DVC#5, I'll make it to #6! My favorites are 2 & 3, but don't let me stop the challenge! Best of luck in Africa, Hugo

February 24th, 2006, 08:49 AM	#10
Dennis Khaye Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 255	Moving it up works for me but I wouldn't be able to do it for those April dates. Congrats on the gig Dylan, sounds like it's more than a job, it's an adventure. Three sounds like the least trouble. Four sounds like an upper echelon decision. Unless I miss my guess 5 was rhetorical.

February 24th, 2006, 09:18 AM	#12
Brian McKay Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Canada Posts: 289	I had to hold back from entering due to the proposed dates in March, however if it's changed to April....count me in. Brian

February 24th, 2006, 09:53 AM	#15
William Gardner Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 216	I vote for #6 also... Bill