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Does the movie have to match the theme of the music? For example, I was
considering doing 1812 overture, but I don't have enough old figs and parts
to do anything "classical," especially warfare for that.
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"Jason" <jasonrowoldt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> http://www.brickfilms.com
>
> In celebration of the 100th film listed in our movie directory, Brickfilms
> is holding a movie contest to promote the art of brick animation and • foster
> a friendly environment to push the envelope in LEGO stop motion animation.
>
> The general theme of this contest relates to pieces of "classical" music.
> All entries should be centered around a piece of classical music, which I
> will define as anything written for an orchestra, quartet, or similar
> arrangement. This can be anything from a very old J.S. Bach piece to a • more
> modern piece by Aaron Copland. No electric guitars, jazz, rock, rap, or
> musicals please. It will be the judgment of the Brickfilms staff as to
> whether your piece is acceptable (if you think it's classical, it probably
> is, so don't worry). Ideally this will free up copyright issues on the
> films as well. There are a few rules to make everything fair to the
> contestants.
>
>
>
> ==========================================
> The Rules:
>
> * One submission per director / creator.
> * The finished movie should be between 2 and 5 minutes in length.
> * No dialog. Singing, as in an opera, is acceptable.
> * Nothing currently listed in the Brickfilms directory is eligible.
> * The musical piece does not have to be complete, but should be the
> dominating soundtrack of the film. Other special sound effects are
> perfectly fine.
> * Entries should not have the word "LEGO" or "LEGOs" in the title. Also,
> please do not use the symbol or trademarks of The LEGO Company (i.e. a • LEGO
> sign or a clearly visible close-up of the word LEGO on the top of the • studs)
> in the film.
> * Deadline for submissions will be September 15th, 2001.
> * These rules are subject to be modified as needed
>
> ============================================
> The Prizes:
>
> There will be a total of three prizes, assuming there are 4 or more • entries.
> Judging will be done by a combination of a popular vote and the decision • of
> the Brickfilms staff (to prevent vote stacking).
>
> Best Cinematography:
> Defined as best "camera-work", including inventive angles or use of • camera.
> First pick of a small LEGO set, to be announced.
>
> Best Animation:
> Defined as best movement, choreography, or visual style in on screen
> performance.
> Second pick of a small LEGO set, to be announced.
>
> Best Picture:
> Defined as the best overall picture.
> A large LEGO set, to be announced.
>
> So submit, go to http://www.brickfilms.com
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