Dvc5 Begins! Theme Anouncement Here! at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · March 9th, 2006, 11:17 AM

DVC5 is now officially underway!
Ok, I said I would post the theme tonight, but I'm excited about getting this going, so here you are, a freebie...

THE THEME FOR DVC5 is....

Reflections

Here's a little twist in the spirit of Lady X.

You must use your city/town/countryside as a backdrop!

Closing date for the competition is April 8th. This gives you a full month (mostly because that is when I get back from Africa). This will allow you to scout locations and wait for good weather as needed. I'm curious to see how much better quality (if any) your films will have with all this time to prepare.
So by midnight PST of April 8th, you must have your film up on the web, in a format viewable by everyone (I suggest not using free download sights that make people wait to watch), and the link to it sitting happily in my inbox at thedvchallenge@hotmail.com
PLEASE, make the subject of the email: DVC5 ENTRY - "your name" - "title of the film"

Running time is extended to a full five minutes. Your film doesn't have to run that long, but it is there if you want it. I'd still prefer to see three minute films.

THE PRIZE
And what will you be battling for?
How about a 30gb video Ipod, as donated by Guy Cochran and www.dvestore.com !!!

Questions?

Sean McHenry · March 9th, 2006, 11:41 AM

I get the twist and that's fine and all BUT, how long a shot counts as using the cityscape (etc.) as a background image? If I use a shot with it in the background for 5 seconds and the video is 5 minutes, does that count or does the background need to be there for all the shots - which would make it pretty challenging but I already have an idea or two. Suitably dark mind you...

Actually, re-reading it, it doesn't really say it has to be in the shot so just a mention of the town the video takes place in might cover it nicely. What say you oh great and powerful Oz , er, Dylan.

Sean McHenry

Hugo Pinto · March 9th, 2006, 11:57 AM

Hurray!

Now, let me see how far can I stretch the Reflections theme in such a way that it becomes something more interesting than putting in a mirror? ;)

Gotta work it out.

Hugo

Mark Utley · March 9th, 2006, 12:35 PM

By "you must use your city/town/countryside as a backdrop", do you mean it must literally be the backdrop or the movie just has to take place there? I'm guessing the latter.

That's a very generous donation by Guy!

Derek Lewis · March 9th, 2006, 12:40 PM

So, do you mean reflections in the physical/visual sense, or the mental/spoken word sense? Or is that left up to us?

Chris Barcellos · March 9th, 2006, 12:45 PM

Nice one.....

By the way, everyone asking the Q's-- you will see by the other contest results that the "theme requirement" has been given a wide latitude.... Make your film and enjoy it !!

Dylan Couper · March 9th, 2006, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Barcellos

By the way, everyone asking the Q's-- you will see by the other contest results that the "theme requirement" has been given a wide latitude.... Make your film and enjoy it !!

Well put.

How about I just say this, the more you incorporate the theme and the twist, the better you will do. How you interpret "reflections" is up to you, but the more creatively you apply it to your short, the better you will do.

If you use one 5 second shot of your town, and then barely mention it, I would consider it a poor use of the twist. If all your scenes were shot in and around the major attractions of your city, I would consider that a very good use of it. If you combine both the theme and the twist into one story, you may have a winner.

Edward Slonaker · March 9th, 2006, 01:27 PM

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy....this is perfect. I've already got the music laid out, I got my talent lined up.....now if we could just get some @#$% RAIN! I'd be set....

Thanks, Dylan! (and Guy for donating such a cool prize!!!)

Scott Cozad · March 9th, 2006, 01:33 PM

I really need to steal someone's idea, so I'll need everyone to send an outline of their movie to me at scott@.dvc5winner.com no later than Saturday at midnight.

Please also include a brief history and motivation for each character. Let's say no more than four pages per character.

Seriously, I just wanted to say that I am very happy to be a part of DVC5. I look at this as a fantastic learning experience. Good luck to all.

Let's get it started!

Steve Shilson · March 9th, 2006, 01:44 PM

I have no idea what I'm doing yet but I'm excited. . .nice work Dylan.

Phillip Jackson · March 9th, 2006, 02:04 PM

Reflections sounds fun :)

Ideas are flowing and with lots of time to get this one done i just might be able to find some actors :)

Tyler Baptist · March 9th, 2006, 02:20 PM

I got an idea! Now to just work it to the bone, and getting it all organized and laid out.

Kris Holodak · March 9th, 2006, 05:10 PM

In my town I think the challenge is going to be avoiding the cliche.

Smile,
Kris

Mike Teutsch · March 9th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris Holodak

In my town I think the challenge is going to be avoiding the cliche.

Smile,
Kris

What a town to have to work with! Put all of the cliches to work for you!

Good luck,

Mike

Dennis Khaye · March 9th, 2006, 11:11 PM

Sweet, thanks for the hard work Dylan, stay safe in Afrika. Good luck to everybody.

March 9th, 2006, 11:17 AM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Dvc5 Begins! Theme Anouncement Here! DVC5 is now officially underway! Ok, I said I would post the theme tonight, but I'm excited about getting this going, so here you are, a freebie... THE THEME FOR DVC5 is.... Reflections Here's a little twist in the spirit of Lady X. You must use your city/town/countryside as a backdrop! Closing date for the competition is April 8th. This gives you a full month (mostly because that is when I get back from Africa). This will allow you to scout locations and wait for good weather as needed. I'm curious to see how much better quality (if any) your films will have with all this time to prepare. So by midnight PST of April 8th, you must have your film up on the web, in a format viewable by everyone (I suggest not using free download sights that make people wait to watch), and the link to it sitting happily in my inbox at thedvchallenge@hotmail.com PLEASE, make the subject of the email: DVC5 ENTRY - "your name" - "title of the film" Running time is extended to a full five minutes. Your film doesn't have to run that long, but it is there if you want it. I'd still prefer to see three minute films. THE PRIZE And what will you be battling for? How about a 30gb video Ipod, as donated by Guy Cochran and www.dvestore.com !!! Questions? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 9th, 2006, 11:41 AM	#2
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	I get the twist and that's fine and all BUT, how long a shot counts as using the cityscape (etc.) as a background image? If I use a shot with it in the background for 5 seconds and the video is 5 minutes, does that count or does the background need to be there for all the shots - which would make it pretty challenging but I already have an idea or two. Suitably dark mind you... Actually, re-reading it, it doesn't really say it has to be in the shot so just a mention of the town the video takes place in might cover it nicely. What say you oh great and powerful Oz , er, Dylan. Sean McHenry __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com

March 9th, 2006, 12:35 PM	#4
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	By "you must use your city/town/countryside as a backdrop", do you mean it must literally be the backdrop or the movie just has to take place there? I'm guessing the latter. That's a very generous donation by Guy! __________________ Mark Utley

March 9th, 2006, 12:40 PM	#5
Derek Lewis Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 45	So, do you mean reflections in the physical/visual sense, or the mental/spoken word sense? Or is that left up to us? __________________ Mac forever. derlicte@gmail.com www.wasteddevelopment.com

March 9th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Nice one..... By the way, everyone asking the Q's-- you will see by the other contest results that the "theme requirement" has been given a wide latitude.... Make your film and enjoy it !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 9th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#3
Hugo Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 92	Hurray! Now, let me see how far can I stretch the Reflections theme in such a way that it becomes something more interesting than putting in a mirror? ;) Gotta work it out. Hugo

March 9th, 2006, 01:27 PM	#8
Edward Slonaker Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hell's 6 acres in S. Texas Posts: 203	Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy....this is perfect. I've already got the music laid out, I got my talent lined up.....now if we could just get some @#$% RAIN! I'd be set.... Thanks, Dylan! (and Guy for donating such a cool prize!!!) __________________ Edward Slonaker El Pilon Productions San Patricio, Texas www.elpilon.com

March 9th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#9
Scott Cozad Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada USA Posts: 42	Ideas I really need to steal someone's idea, so I'll need everyone to send an outline of their movie to me at scott@.dvc5winner.com no later than Saturday at midnight. Please also include a brief history and motivation for each character. Let's say no more than four pages per character. Seriously, I just wanted to say that I am very happy to be a part of DVC5. I look at this as a fantastic learning experience. Good luck to all. Let's get it started!

March 9th, 2006, 01:44 PM	#10
Steve Shilson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 49	I have no idea what I'm doing yet but I'm excited. . .nice work Dylan.

March 9th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#11
Phillip Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 56	Reflections sounds fun :) Ideas are flowing and with lots of time to get this one done i just might be able to find some actors :)

March 9th, 2006, 02:20 PM	#12
Tyler Baptist Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK Canada Posts: 71	I got an idea! Now to just work it to the bone, and getting it all organized and laid out. __________________ Tyler Baptist

March 9th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#13
Kris Holodak Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 302	In my town I think the challenge is going to be avoiding the cliche. Smile, Kris

March 9th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#15
Dennis Khaye Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 255	Sweet, thanks for the hard work Dylan, stay safe in Afrika. Good luck to everybody.