With all the new Firefly vids... How about a contest? by TragicStory

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With all the new Firefly vids... How about a contest?

POSTED BY: TRAGICSTORY
UPDATED: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 06:52
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Tuesday, November 16, 2004 2:34 AM

Would anyone be interested in seeing about getting a (semi)monthly Firefly Music Video contest going?

We could have categories (comedy/action/drama/etc), a specific song you have to use or just an example of your work.

We could have judging by poll or just make Haken pick his favorite.

The winner would get a shiny little prize and bragging rights. The rest of us would get shiny new videos.

Any thoughts?

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Tuesday, November 16, 2004 4:32 AM

SABACEANBABE

I certainly like the idea. I couldn't vid my way out of a brown paper bag, but I'd love, love, love to have some more Firefly vids...

Nebari mental cleansing doesn't get the tough stains out.

In the immortal words of Socrates, "I drank what?"

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Tuesday, November 16, 2004 5:56 AM

RABIT

Uh, it's probably my space dementia again, but I don't like the idea of a contest. I love the idea of more vids (and anything else, for that matter!

), but I don't see a reason to make it a competition. Personally, I think that people have put a lot of effort into these works, and they are all beautiful in their own way. Comparing them - in my opinion - may be perceived as belittling those who don't "win". Know what I mean?

No offense, of course.

It's not a bad idea, just something I personally don't think will be productive and have positive results.

Rabit

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Tuesday, November 16, 2004 6:03 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

I'm game. If only to get more vids out there. How about doing it by the strangest song to start. ;)

-Taylor

The Uncharted Outlaw!
"I brought you some supper, but if you'd prefer a lecture, I've a few very catchy ones prepped...sin and hellfire... one has lepers."
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Tuesday, November 16, 2004 6:52 AM

TRAGICSTORY

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Originally posted by Rabit:
Uh, it's probably my space dementia again, but I don't like the idea of a contest. I love the idea of more vids (and anything else, for that matter! ), but I don't see a reason to make it a competition. Personally, I think that people have put a lot of effort into these works, and they are all beautiful in their own way. Comparing them - in my opinion - may be perceived as belittling those who don't "win". Know what I mean?

No offense, of course. It's not a bad idea, just something I personally don't think will be productive and have positive results.

Rabit

Let me explain: My idea of a contest is more motivational than competitive. Usually you have to dangle a carrot to get things up and running and once they are, they ususally run on their own.

I understand the negative side of judging but I don't see how else to ensure participation.

Personally, I would like the entrys to be ~30 seconds, silly songs chosen by a 3rd party. One step up from the "add a caption to the picture" games which everyone loves.

For example: Make a vid with the soundtrack from the Bud...Weis...Er frogs commercial.

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