DVC6 Official question thread. at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · July 12th, 2006, 12:04 AM

To dodge the two most commonly asked questions...

No, I haven't picked the theme yet.

Yes, I can be bribed. Preferably heavily, and often!

Edward Troxel · July 12th, 2006, 06:57 AM

How about blackmailed? I HAVE the pictures!

Mike Teutsch · July 12th, 2006, 07:35 AM

Hey Dylan,

Consider any and all types of bribes covered!

Also, can we get a heads-up on the judging method, panel or entrants?

Mike

Leslie Dopkiss · July 12th, 2006, 08:56 AM

ok, here's a real wimpy question: how long can I wait to decide if I want to embarass myself and enter? I REALLY want to do this, but have no experience, old equipment, new computer and new NLE. But then this is a reason to get out there and TRY, right? Right? Wish I could be someone's crew just to see how it's done. But then I wish a lot of things!

Bottom line: how long can I wait to decide?

Lorinda Norton · July 12th, 2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Couper

Yes, I can be bribed. Preferably heavily, and often!

Do you take Paypal? I lost your address. ;)

Leslie, you have until the night of Aug. 3 when Dylan posts the theme.

Note to Edward: Next year we all need to do something about your camera. No more evidence! :)

Mike Teutsch · July 12th, 2006, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorinda Norton

Do you take Paypal? I lost your address. ;)

Leslie, you have until the night of Aug. 3 when Dylan posts the theme.

Lorinda, yes he does take paypal and I have the address, ahh, just for ordering t-shirts though!!!!

Leslie, if it starts to fill up, too many entries, there may be a limit put on the number of entries, so keep an eye on that.

Mike

Harris Porter · July 12th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Who judges the films? And on what merits? Does the panel target specific categories or just weigh each film as a whole?

Edit: Woops. Just noticed my question is very similar to Mike's. Perhaps we can both be answered in one swoop.

William Gardner · July 12th, 2006, 11:20 AM

Dylan,

What will be the limit on film duration this time? 5 minutes? 3? 4? 100? :)

Bill

Dylan Couper · July 12th, 2006, 07:31 PM

Duration: under 3 minutes, with a little leeway.

Judging: Probably the same as DVC5, by the group, unless I change my mind. Films are judged 50% on technical merit, 50% on story/use of the theme.

Blackmail works as well, except I have almost no sense of shame, as most people learned in Vegas... :)

Did I miss anything?

Harris Porter · July 13th, 2006, 10:45 AM

What was the time limit for DVC5? I'd just like to get an idea of how much time everyone had to make those, many of which were very good.

Also, what exactly is "a little leeway?" Thirty seconds? Fifteen? One? And that running length does NOT include end credits, right? What about intro credits? Extended title sequences? Intermission?

Philip Gioja · July 13th, 2006, 12:25 PM

I think we had four weeks with dvc5, so this one will be a bit faster paced.

Dylan, had a crazy idea for posting our videos. What if we create a group on youtube.com and post all our videos there? It's free as best I can tell, and if people had trouble uploading at least everyone would be doing the same thing. It'd give us a little bit of visibility outside of dvinfo too.

Chris Barcellos · July 13th, 2006, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harris Porter

What was the time limit for DVC5? I'd just like to get an idea of how much time everyone had to make those, many of which were very good.

Also, what exactly is "a little leeway?" Thirty seconds? Fifteen? One? And that running length does NOT include end credits, right? What about intro credits? Extended title sequences? Intermission?

It seems if your credits made run a little over, it wasn't a big deal. I don't know if anyone has been disqualified for too long. Of course if we are the judges like last time, and someone tries to exploit overtime usage, the judges may take that into account. So keep it close...

Rob Lohman · July 13th, 2006, 12:53 PM

No-one has been disqualified... yet :) Like Dylan said, it's not a big deal if you
run a bit over. Credits do not count for your running time, as long as you don't
make your credits the movie (like perhaps Pixar likes to do.... hehe)

Dylan Couper · July 13th, 2006, 03:55 PM

What Rob said. If you started pushing 4 minutes (total length) I'd probably get annoyed. 15 seconds is very safe. I don't want to stifle a good story with a hard time limit.

DVC 5 was longer, but the contest took 4 weeks so...

Michael Fossenkemper · July 13th, 2006, 07:01 PM

ahhhhhhh, ooooooooo, mmmmmmmm.

Just thinking back to the good ole' days (DVC5) where we had 4 wonderful glorious weeks.

July 12th, 2006, 12:04 AM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	DVC6 Official question thread. To dodge the two most commonly asked questions... No, I haven't picked the theme yet. Yes, I can be bribed. Preferably heavily, and often! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 12th, 2006, 06:57 AM	#2
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July 12th, 2006, 07:35 AM	#3
Mike Teutsch Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 2,614	Hey Dylan, Consider any and all types of bribes covered! Also, can we get a heads-up on the judging method, panel or entrants? Mike __________________ Chapter one, line one. The BH.

July 12th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#7
Harris Porter Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mobile, Ala. Posts: 30	Judging Who judges the films? And on what merits? Does the panel target specific categories or just weigh each film as a whole? Edit: Woops. Just noticed my question is very similar to Mike's. Perhaps we can both be answered in one swoop. __________________ www.damdirtyapes.com

July 12th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#9
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Duration: under 3 minutes, with a little leeway. Judging: Probably the same as DVC5, by the group, unless I change my mind. Films are judged 50% on technical merit, 50% on story/use of the theme. Blackmail works as well, except I have almost no sense of shame, as most people learned in Vegas... :) Did I miss anything? __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 12th, 2006, 08:56 AM	#4
Leslie Dopkiss Regular Crew Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 39	ok, here's a real wimpy question: how long can I wait to decide if I want to embarass myself and enter? I REALLY want to do this, but have no experience, old equipment, new computer and new NLE. But then this is a reason to get out there and TRY, right? Right? Wish I could be someone's crew just to see how it's done. But then I wish a lot of things! Bottom line: how long can I wait to decide?

July 12th, 2006, 11:20 AM	#8
William Gardner Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 216	Dylan, What will be the limit on film duration this time? 5 minutes? 3? 4? 100? :) Bill

July 13th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#10
Harris Porter Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mobile, Ala. Posts: 30	Time What was the time limit for DVC5? I'd just like to get an idea of how much time everyone had to make those, many of which were very good. Also, what exactly is "a little leeway?" Thirty seconds? Fifteen? One? And that running length does NOT include end credits, right? What about intro credits? Extended title sequences? Intermission? __________________ www.damdirtyapes.com

July 13th, 2006, 12:25 PM	#11
Philip Gioja Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Piper City, IL Posts: 350	I think we had four weeks with dvc5, so this one will be a bit faster paced. Dylan, had a crazy idea for posting our videos. What if we create a group on youtube.com and post all our videos there? It's free as best I can tell, and if people had trouble uploading at least everyone would be doing the same thing. It'd give us a little bit of visibility outside of dvinfo too.

July 13th, 2006, 12:53 PM	#13
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	No-one has been disqualified... yet :) Like Dylan said, it's not a big deal if you run a bit over. Credits do not count for your running time, as long as you don't make your credits the movie (like perhaps Pixar likes to do.... hehe) __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 13th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#14
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	What Rob said. If you started pushing 4 minutes (total length) I'd probably get annoyed. 15 seconds is very safe. I don't want to stifle a good story with a hard time limit. DVC 5 was longer, but the contest took 4 weeks so... __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 13th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#15
Michael Fossenkemper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC, weeee. Posts: 417	ahhhhhhh, ooooooooo, mmmmmmmm. Just thinking back to the good ole' days (DVC5) where we had 4 wonderful glorious weeks.