2 MINUTE FILMMAKING CHALLENGE TOPICS


#181

Ok I like that… I like that a lot.

Now let me cook up a draft of the rules.

-R


#182

This sounds like an amazing learning opportunity for all of us. I’m in… first kick at the film bucket - should be fun!

looking forward to theme and working with you guys!

cheers,
Matt


#183

count me in

I d like a vague theme/title and a duration agreement…

ex.

“head” under 2 min

s.


#184

we re growing


#185

Yeah this is great! Awaiting those rules … :slight_smile:


#186

we’re growing hahaha yeah I’ll start spreading the word. Timing wise I bet we’ll kick off in March. Robert, is this true?

Also check this jem of a link:
http://www.wordplayer.com/archives/poltisitu.01-12.html
36 plot themes! Robert, I’d do a print, cut them out, and pick out of a hat hahahahha


#187

Guys ok keep an eye on this thread then.

-R


#188

OK first draft of the rules…

GENERAL RULES:
[ul]
[li]The lenght of the mini movie/documentary should NOT be longer than 2 minutes, but shorter entries are acceptable[/li][li]Work on the mini film, and animation (if any) must have been done AFTER the topic has been announced.[/li][li]WIP are encouraged if they are posted in ANOTHER thread. Please provide a link to them on this thread.[/li][li]WIP thread should be posted on the Cinematography, Editing and Directing forum and should follow[/li]the following naming convention:
2-MINUTE FILM CLUB[size=2]!My City[/size]:NAME OR TEAM NAME (LIVE ACTION WITH VFX, LIVE ACTION or ANIMATED)
(Note: Group entries are allowed)
[li]It is Recommended that Final movies should be rendered at 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 in Quicktime* format (Sorenson Compression), but other resolutions and formats are allowed. * The animation format is open for discussion.[/li][li]The animation should follow the following naming convention:[/li]MYNAME_2-MINUTE FILM CLUB/b.mov.
[li][left]Add the following tile card at the beginning and end of the animation:[/li]
2-MINUTE FILM CLUB! My City [u]MY NAME (Individual or team)[/u]
[b](LIVE ACTION WITH VFX, LIVE ACTION or ANIMATED)

Date

, and if you can, also add a small non disruptive watermark during the animation.
[/left]
[li]If for some reason, you can’t host movies, sequential images (Thumbnails size 160 x 120 ) are accepted.[/li][li]Please add a brief text description about your piece.[/li][li]The artist also has to post total length of time it took and program used.[/li][li]Collaborative pieces are accepted and encouraged, but Teams entries must have a identifying banner and a name. Shot lists should be included with the entry.[/li][li]Individuals participating in a team CAN have their own individual entries.[/li][li]The topics will be picked at random from the list on[/li]this >>thread << (The author will be given credit). So
guys keep them coming.
[li]Post on this thread your link to your WIP thread and your FINAL piece.[/li][li]You can add multiple entries, as long as they have different WIP threads.[/li][li]Only participants who follow the rules and submit a final entry will be eligible for the voting process.[/li][li]Any piece caught breaking the rules will be taken off the thread.[/li][/ul]


#189

Looks good to me, Roberto. I’m ready to start :slight_smile:

-IS-


#190

Soooo hit me.


#191

Yep. Everything fine for me.


#192

No WAY!

I must be dreaming! it is becoming alive again? whoah! how sweet is that…

Hopefully I can count in!


#193

o0o0o0…I’m looking forward to doing this. Just got a brand spaking new camera too…:buttrock:


#194

ehhh… what’s the subject? did I missed that somewhere?


#195

As my mom would say…

Un momentito.

BTW do how do you guys feel about either a one month or two month dateline?

-R


#196

I personally would go for the 2 month time frame because of my limited free time, what gives me more time, for better quality.

But that is just me…


#197

make it two… i second the argument before.


#198

Two months it is…
Ok lets talk about topics…

Any ideas?

-R


#199

the whole thread is full of topics… i thought yu pick one… at least thats what you said…

otherwise what about:

shadows


#200

Ok then

We go live tonight…

Again, there WILL NOT be a plug.

-R