Brickfilms Contests
The Brickfilms Historical Fiction
Contest - Ended March 7
In Celebration of our One Year Anniversary!
Brickfilms.com is proud to announce our 2nd film-making
contest, the Brickfilms Historical Fiction Contest. The purpose of
this contest is to promote the art of brick animation and push the envelope
of quality film-making. Our last contest had some wonderful entries
and we are again sending out the call to any and all who wish to create an
animated film.
The subject of this contest is Historical Fiction.
We will define this loosely as the story of an event in human history that
is loosely based on a real occurance. You are free to make the stories
as historically accurate as possible, but it is not required for this contest.
The film may be about a specific event (i.e. the first Moon landing), or
a general movement, revolution, occurance, or story. The only thing
that will not be accepted as subject matter is something that could NEVER
have happened (i.e. the first Moon landing, but aliens invade and kill the
crew). However, feel free to bring up alternate time lines of events
(i.e. the Russians and the USA both land on the Moon at the same time.)
Rules:
There are only a few rules to be followed. Please
read these rules CAREFULLY, as a few films were disqualified last time because
these rules were ignored by the film-makers.
- One submission per director or group of film-makers.
- The finished movie should be between 2 and 10 minutes in length.
- Subject matter must follow the guidelines as prescribed above.
If you have a question, please email the webmaster of this site or post
on the forum before you begin working on your piece. You do
not need "approval" per se, but please understand that if you submit a film
with any kind of lightsabers, ray guns, or talking aliens, it will not fit
the theme of the contest.
- Nothing currently listed in the Brickfilms directory is eligible.
- 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 March 7, 2002.
- These rules are subject to be modified as needed.
To Submit A Film:
Upload your film to a webpage, then send us the link
in an email with the subject "Contest Entry" to:
brickfilms_submit@yahoo.com
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).
1. Best Animation - defined as the best use of the camera, cinematography,
the flow and smoothness of animation, and overall visual appeal of the film.
Alpha Team Sub: Surface Scooter
Cool little set, brand new for 2002. Great color
scheme, wicked design. Comes with one fig for use in underwater movies.
I'm thinking Never Say Never Again, James Bond type
scenes.
2. Best Story - defined as pretty much as it
is written. Included in this category will be best adaptation of the
event, dialog, interaction of characters, and communication of the idea or
story that drives the film.
Space Port: Com-link Cruiser
Nice little set includes one mini fig and a truck.
'Nuff said.
3. Best Film - Simply the film that is the best,
overall. The best picture when you line them all up and compare.
A full version copy of Stop Motion
Pro
!:
"Stop Motion Pro is the easy to use, powerful tool for
creating animated films. It is designed for animation - stop motion, traditional
cel, claymation, lego, cutout or experimental techniques. It works with
virtually all video cameras and capture cards, digital still cameras and
webcams. Visit www.stopmotionpro.com to find out more."
I have personally used this product and it is excellent.
The best stop motion capture software I have ever used. The full version
runs retail $170, but they also have a "lite" version for $70.. Many
thanks to the generous people at Stop Motion Pro for donating this prize.
I have tested it with USB webcams and firewire and am happy to be able to
give it a thumbs up. Please check out their website!
Good luck!
Jason Rowoldt, December 12, 2001
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