DVC7 judging, what's next? YOU ARE A JUDGE! at DVinfo.net

Dylan Couper · December 31st, 2006, 10:34 AM

OK, The movies are all up, you've watched them all, and now wonder, what's next?

Well, if you have submitted a film, or donated to the DVC7 charity pool, YOU ARE A JUDGE!

Juding is really very easy, just pick your top three films, and email me your #1 #2 and #3 choices at thedvchallenge@hotmail.com Please include both the filmmakers name and the film title.
How long do you have to submit your choices? Until this upcoming Friday night, midnight. I'll tally the votes and post the winner on Satuday!

How do you pick your top three films? Voting should be weighted 50% for production quality, and 50% for use of theme. If you need help, here is a system I've used almost since the start.

Each time I watch a film I give it two ratings out of 10. One for how well it uses the theme, one for overall production value. I write them down in order as I go, and if I find that they stack up better or worse to other films, I move their points up and down a little bit.

For example:
________Theme/Story ______ Production
Film A________9_____________ 9.5
Film B________8______________9
Film C________7______________7
Film D________5______________7
Film E________8______________3

By the end I find I have a list that represents fairly accurately what I would have chosen anyway, and no films get forgotten. I will go back and rewatch my top 5 just to make sure they are as I remember them.

Remember, you cannot vote for your own film!

Pete Bauer · December 31st, 2006, 10:38 AM

Dang, I thought that by leaning on the Wall o' Shame that I'd get out of judging. ;-)

But it'll be a delightful burden...looking forward to viewing everyone's work!

Chris Barcellos · December 31st, 2006, 01:37 PM

Just cast my ballot. For me, this was the hardest contest so far. There were so many great presentations with such a variety of themes. Really a hard decision.

Thanks for doing this Dylan, and Chris, all involved and to the prized donators too !!

Brent Graham · December 31st, 2006, 01:50 PM

just cast my vote - boy, I'd hate to be a judge for a living.

going over the entry list was like some 5th grade kickball nightmare. I'd like to pick everyone! Oh well.

Congrats to the winners!

Thanks to Dylan, Chris Hurd, Guy Cochran, and all those who donated!!!

Mike Horrigan · January 1st, 2007, 08:03 AM

For those that might not know... you can't vote for yourself. I saw someone asking about that in DVC 6. :)

I'm going to watch them all a second time and vote later this week. Good luck to everyone!

This is going to be tough...

Mike

Mike Horrigan · January 4th, 2007, 07:51 AM

I just sent off my votes. Using your method of judging changed a few things for me, but it seemed fair so I went with it.

Thanks again, Dylan!

Good luck to everyone!!

Mike

Dylan Couper · January 4th, 2007, 12:33 PM

Just a reminder, all votes must be in by tomorrow night!!!!

Sean McHenry · January 5th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Just sent my judging results in. Top 3 plus 2 runners up, just in case. All 5 names I sent in score 9/9 in my book.

Well done everyone.

January 1st, 2007, 08:03 AM	#5
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	For those that might not know... you can't vote for yourself. I saw someone asking about that in DVC 6. :) I'm going to watch them all a second time and vote later this week. Good luck to everyone! This is going to be tough... Mike __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

January 4th, 2007, 07:51 AM	#6
Mike Horrigan Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 755	I just sent off my votes. Using your method of judging changed a few things for me, but it seemed fair so I went with it. Thanks again, Dylan! Good luck to everyone!! Mike __________________ My short films... The Interview & Calls From The Führerbunker

January 4th, 2007, 12:33 PM	#7
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Just a reminder, all votes must be in by tomorrow night!!!! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

January 5th, 2007, 01:02 PM	#8
Sean McHenry Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hilliard, Ohio Posts: 1,193	Just sent my judging results in. Top 3 plus 2 runners up, just in case. All 5 names I sent in score 9/9 in my book. Well done everyone. __________________ ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I’m shooting on D.V.’ - my hero - David Lynch http://www.DeepBlueEdit.com

December 31st, 2006, 10:34 AM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	DVC7 judging, what's next? YOU ARE A JUDGE! OK, The movies are all up, you've watched them all, and now wonder, what's next? Well, if you have submitted a film, or donated to the DVC7 charity pool, YOU ARE A JUDGE! Juding is really very easy, just pick your top three films, and email me your #1 #2 and #3 choices at thedvchallenge@hotmail.com Please include both the filmmakers name and the film title. How long do you have to submit your choices? Until this upcoming Friday night, midnight. I'll tally the votes and post the winner on Satuday! How do you pick your top three films? Voting should be weighted 50% for production quality, and 50% for use of theme. If you need help, here is a system I've used almost since the start. Each time I watch a film I give it two ratings out of 10. One for how well it uses the theme, one for overall production value. I write them down in order as I go, and if I find that they stack up better or worse to other films, I move their points up and down a little bit. For example: ________Theme/Story ______ Production Film A________9_____________ 9.5 Film B________8______________9 Film C________7______________7 Film D________5______________7 Film E________8______________3 By the end I find I have a list that represents fairly accurately what I would have chosen anyway, and no films get forgotten. I will go back and rewatch my top 5 just to make sure they are as I remember them. Remember, you cannot vote for your own film! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

December 31st, 2006, 10:38 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Dang, I thought that by leaning on the Wall o' Shame that I'd get out of judging. ;-) But it'll be a delightful burden...looking forward to viewing everyone's work! __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

December 31st, 2006, 01:37 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Just cast my ballot. For me, this was the hardest contest so far. There were so many great presentations with such a variety of themes. Really a hard decision. Thanks for doing this Dylan, and Chris, all involved and to the prized donators too !! __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

December 31st, 2006, 01:50 PM	#4
Brent Graham Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 222	just cast my vote - boy, I'd hate to be a judge for a living. going over the entry list was like some 5th grade kickball nightmare. I'd like to pick everyone! Oh well. Congrats to the winners! Thanks to Dylan, Chris Hurd, Guy Cochran, and all those who donated!!!