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Re: BricksWest 2003 Animation Competition Idea Solicitation
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Sat, 26 Oct 2002 11:32:09 GMT
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I'm in agreement With Stefan,
Australians too would be ruled out by only allowing ntsc.
but I AM aware of the difficulties at Brickfest 2002, my submissions, for
example, were submitted in high bitrate versions (for optimun clarity, and
quality to show off my work at it's best :) ) on a cd-rom... the high
bitrate turned out to be a mistake, the hardware used to playback the files
was innadequate, luckily the low(er) bitrate/resolution versions of my films
were able to be downloaded via my website, and I ended up winning the
audience choice award anyway :-D
*cough* back on toic... I'm hoping there is a kind soul out there who would
have the appropreate hardware to recieve submissions via download or cd-rom,
and transfer them to a videotape suitable for playback at the event.
I also agree with Stefan, that a themed contest makes juging via direct
comparison easier, but an "open" event would be a good thing too (like
brickfest had the SW comp, and an open event)
I really wasn't expecting an animation event at brickswest, and now I'm very
exited about it... being able to see (in the case of brickfest 2002, via a
webcam recording the event+sound live and provided to brickfilms.com's
forums by the GREAT mrGraff) a live audience's reactions to the films is
GREAT, I never really get to see where/when people laugh or otherwise react
to my (and others) films... a public showing is really something I look
forward to (just a pity I can't attend, being all the way down here in aus! )
you "da-man" Todd :)
Cheers Nate "Bluntman" Burr
Bluntmation @
www.geocities.com/Different_wings
In lugnet.publish.cinema, Stefan van Zwam writes:
> * VHS, NTSC would rule out European contestants. Is it impossible for the
> organisation to hook up a computer to a tv and prepare the video beforehand?
> * There's already a horror contest running. Western is an unlucky choice, as
> the Western theme is out of the shops. (And happened to fall in my 'Dark
> Ages'. I want these trumpets!). But in general, themed contests make for
> easier judgement.
> * Prescribing a story would limit the contest too much. But there are other
> ways. Prescribing a (not too expensive) set, or limiting the number of
> bricks, for example. These were discussed at BrickFilms a while ago.
> * The non-themed showing, as at BrickFest, is a great opportunity for
> animators to show off their work. It's one I enjoyed a lot (without being
> there, but I saw the videotape of the show).
>
> Stefan.
> ---
> New film by YellowHead Studios:
> Animation Class Lesson 1.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/wandrer/animationclass/animclass.avi
> Right-click and Save target As...
>
> "Todd Thuma" <thumat@gactr.uga.edu> schreef in bericht
> news:H4JDqB.6op@lugnet.com...
> > Animators,
> >
> > BricksWest 2003 will be holding another Animation Competition and Festival • at
> > the BricksWest 2003 Convention. View the press release for the convention • here:
> > http://news.lugnet.com/events/brickswest/?n=397
> >
> > What I would like input on, prior to finalizing the subject matter and the
> > rules for the competition, is a couple of issues that have arisen over the • last
> > two competitions that I have been a part of.
> >
> > First, would any animator find it difficult to submit their animations on • a
> > VHS, NTSC Formated video tape?
> >
> > The last two competitions have attempted to use the computer to view your
> > animations, but this has lead to an unpleasant view experience for the
> > audience. In an effort to improve upon this and provide other • opportunities for
> > the animator, video tapes will be used to produce one "show" tape from • which
> > the entires will be shown. It would also be possible to place the • animations on
> > a TV/Combo VCR in a public place at the convention that can run all • weekend.
> >
> > The only concern I have is if this entry requirement would actually • prevent
> > anyone from being able to enter an original animation.
> >
> > Second, do you have any suggestions for a competition category that • individuals
> > could complete animations for in 2 or 3 months?
> >
> > I had several thoughts here. Provide a copyright free story that animators • must
> > animate a to. The story would be long enough that animators could chose a
> > specific scene or a individual scene could be selected that is short • enough to
> > animate a 3 to 4 minute video.
> >
> > Another idea I had was to provide an open ended subject matter, like a • western
> > or horror genre, that would allow individuals to come up with their own • story.
> > Of course, the genre would be neither western or horror since these are
> > recent and current competition ideas. So a suggestion here for a genre • would be
> > welcome.
> >
> > Please respond to the group here or email me directly at • thumat@gactr.uga.edu
> >
> > Todd
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