Just checking, is it too late to still send an entry? We failed to finish post processing in time and wish to enter the contest as well.
Just checking, is it too late to still send an entry? We failed to finish post processing in time and wish to enter the contest as well.
Please upload your entry if you've got it.Originally Posted by Reelaxed
We can be forgiving when the other entries haven't made it in either.
Am I too late at 2:16pm EST?
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A little 6h16 late, but I've approved it anyway, as you're the only one at the moment, and according to Vishus's last comment!Am I too late at 2:16pm EST?
Thanks Drapes!
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I am usually a pretty big stickler for timing, but I'd rather entries come in late than have this contest die on us!
One question, how do you upload a video in the contest? I just clicked Upload video on the right side of that link in the first post. is that correct?
You did it right, I received the email notification of your video being pending. However, I won't be able to log on vimeo until tomorow, so maybe Vishus or AJUK could take the lead on it? So far we would have 2 entries, if this one is accepted even being uploaded a little late. We could approve it, this time, and check to review both videos/decide on a winner and start the next contest right after?
Yes I can log on and get the vimeo videos approved this morning.
I'm confused...deadline was the 21st, and it's now the 27th. We got at least two entries, didn't we? So where are the judges decisions?
That's what I'm wondering too.....
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The Judges have absconded with the copyright to the two entries. Expect to find them for sale at night-markets in Hong Kong soon.
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I can try to post my review for both #28 and #29 tonight. Sorry about that, I personally have been quite busy at work recently, being promoted to supervision, so I have now more work to do both at the job and home..
As for other judges, I don't remember that anyone were named specifically for these rounds, so any volunteers?
I've seen both of them. So I'd be happy to volunteer.
If you could, that would be great. I'll try to find some time to do one later tonight. I might ask charlie to write one too, so it would be set for these rounds.I've seen both of them. So I'd be happy to volunteer.
I'm currently writing my review with charlie. Palmer S. shown interest in writing one, so we'll get three reviews. A bit late, due to some lack or communication/availability.
Better late than never!
Tim White - Spooky Breakfast
Story & Acting: 25/50
Sound & Technicals: 25/50
Score 50/100
Overall Appreciation & Comments:
First, I'm really sorry to have to say that, but I don't see where's the link to "Science-Fiction". I know you're alone, that you don't have much equipment but you did better in the past. Looks like you woke up one morning, why not shooting anything for the contest? It's more like a funny gag or something...
Story & Acting: Well, not much story in it, simple setup in a kitchen. Only 2-3 different faces as the sound of the window is heard, then there's nothing else...
Sound & Technicals: There's not much to say about the sound and technical, as there's like no dialog, no ambiance/foley sounds except the window that breaks. I think there's a bit of lighting, but that's pretty much all. There's some eggs-killing though!
At least you've done something, nice effort as you're doing it alone. Thanks for entering this round Timmy!
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RelaxedStudios - ParasiTe
Story & Acting: 40/50
Sound & Technicals: 40/50
Score 80/100
Overall Appreciation & Comments:
I'd like to say that in a full fairness, both entries were hard to compare to each others as they weren't in the same category.
Story & Acting:
- The story was good, even if I'm not sure I understood the ending correctly but the effort was nice!
- The acting was great, well performed and credible. Nice job. Only thing I didn't like was the color of the fake blood, which looked fake! The make-up was good too, well thought.
Sound & Technicals:
- The sound! Great! The echo when they're talking to each other in the room was a good idea! I liked the idea! I don't know if it's been recorded that way (because the dialog is clean) but the effect is well done.
- Technically, it was well shot: the dolly/slider scenes were good, one maybe a bit shaky. The framing and the composition of the shots were great. There's a good work in the camera work, the sound and the post production. I particulary enjoyed the color contrast in the first scene.
Thanks for entering this round, you did a great job!
My vote goes to RelaxedStudios with ParasiTe!
All Draps gear!
Here's my review so far:
Tim White - Spooky Breakfast
Story & Acting: 22/50
Sound & Technicals: 20/50
Score 42/100
Overall Appreciation & Comments:
Another entry from Timmy! For this one, I must say that I was hoping for a little more to be honest. Considering your restrained ressources, at least you did more than the majority and you put something together!
Story & Acting:
- Story...where are you!You were cooking an egg, the egg had emotions...then a window breaks...I'm still trying to understand what's the Sci-Fi link in it...
- The acting was nice! You expressed it quite good, but there was just not much to express unfortunately. The egg did a great job too!
Sound & Technicals:
- Sound: as there was nothing else than the music and the window foley...what else can I say?
- Technicals: You managed to get a nice quality out of your 4x3 video being cropped to 16x9 and being SD. I think I've saw a reflection of a light in your glasses, and overall the lighting was good. You could have put a bit more work in the lighting by creating shadows to give the video a more "creepy" feel.
I was hopping for more, but you did better than me and you put something together for this round...
Thanks for entering this round Timmy!
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RelaxedStudios - ParasiTe
Story & Acting: 35/50
Sound & Technicals: 42/50
Score 77/100
Overall Appreciation & Comments:
Story & Acting:
- The story was good, I liked the twist at the end! A good proof that with a good story and a minimum ressources you can do something great! It was simple but it did it well.
- The acting was great, from both performers. The voices and the dialog was great and well interpreted. The faces and expression were believable! Good job!
Sound & Technicals:
- The sound! I'll say like charlie and I'll focus on the echo in the room scene. I don't know if it was intended, if it was recorded that way or if you add the echo in post, but the effect was really well done! The dialog was crisp and well recorded. I had (and charlie too) some difficulties to understand it clearly, but that was because of the pronunciation.
- Technically, it was well done and it shows a good work overall. The scenes with a dolly or a slider we great and well done. Only one was a little more jerky than the others. The cinematography overall was well shot. The lighting was good, even if it was mostly using ambiant lighting only. I would have focused a bit more on a contrasty style and I would have put some color correction in it, but it's only me!
Thanks for entering this round, you did a great job!
My vote goes to RelaxedStudios with ParasiTe!
Waiting on Palmer S. for his review, then we'll announce the winner and we'll check to start the next round.
I should have been more clear.... from Wikipedia:
The self-destructing egg was my sci-fi element. Re-reading the Wikipedia description though, I misunderstood the meaning...The settings for science fiction are often contrary to known reality
I was hoping for something much better, but my mind was blocked until the Sunday before the deadline (aka, the next day).
From what I saw of ParasiTe, it was a clear winner in my books!
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Firstly, we would like to thank you for hosting this fun contest and letting us submit our entry a little late! We were happy to be a part of the competition and are eager to compete again!
Secondly, we would like to thank you for the (positive) feedback and let you know that we are probably going to make more episodes of Parasite, so everybody please feel free to check our youtube channel if you want to know how it turns out.
By the way, (if this isn't going too far off topic) do you already have an idea what will be the theme of the next contest?
Kind regards.
1) As long as we're getting entries we can keep this contest alive! So we're glad that you've made something for this round!
2) No prob! That's one of the great thing about this contest: it's like free school. And instead of simply voting for a winner, we can review the video so the user know what was good and what would need improvement.
3) As far as it goes, nothing has been decided. We're waiting on our last review to be posted, then we'll be ready for the next one.
Speaking of which, we ready to start the next one? I want to try out my new camera and lens!
Also, thanks to Reelaxed and Tim for taking the time to make some movies!
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We're waiting for Palmer to give his review, but since Drapes and Charlie both voted for the same entry, could we declare the winner and start the next contest? Like Shaun I'm getting impatient for the next one, even though I might not get anything done for it... (My older sister sprained one wrist a few weeks ago and then fractured her other wrist this past Sunday, so I am on double duty doing all the milking by myself most days now....)
My skills are vast, rendering me capable of too many things.
Hey Folks,
I have been really delinquent! Sorry about that! I've got a nice big fat freelance gig that is eating up all my time (but paying well). I also must have deleted an email, because I stopped getting notifications about this thread.
Anyway, thank you to Tim and Reelaxed for their entries, and contrats to Reelaxed!
I will start the next thread (should be up in about 20 minutes) for the last one of the year!
