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***LCC VI Rules***
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ObiJuan2080
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Jan '04
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Date Posted:
1/3 1:24pm
Subject:
***LCC VI Rules***
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Ok guys....here are the rules for the LCC VI. They're the same as last year's. I heard everyone's request and I think it's safe to adjust some rules even if it is for just this year;
Lightsaber Choreography Contest VI
1) We reserve the right to adjust, alter, add, remove, and downright screw with any rule that we choose. There is a reason for this. Circumstances change. We are not omnipotent. We cannot foresee every bump in the road. When things go bad, we have to do what's best for the contest. We will, however, do our best to keep things set in stone.
2) The new maximum compressed file size limit is set to 45 Mb or under. Also, all files have to be QuickTime. This is a standard format that we've always used and we see no reason to deviate. However you do have a choice of either compressing it with Sorenson 3 or H.264. Whichever will help you achieve the 45 Mb or under mark.
3) The new running times must come in under 7 minutes. Credits and opening titles, logos, etc., do not count against your time.
4) ENTRIES MUST BE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED. We can not stress this enough. We are not flexible on this rule. This one has been around from the beginning.
5) No single contestant extensions. If we reach the deadline and we deem that there are not enough entries received at the time, we may grant a small extension to try and accommodate as many as possible.
6) Go nuts. Use anything you want. Weapons, costumes, and yes a story too, if you like. As long as you meet the time limit criteria, we want to see what you have. Just make sure you remember that this IS a LIGHTSABER CHOREOGRAPHY contest. Have fun, guys.
Contest starts Friday, February 1st 2008 and the deadline for entries is Sunday, June 1st 2008. I threw in an extra month. Your entry must be in my hands before 11:59:59 PM, EST Saturday May 31 2008. That's 8:59:59 PM, PST.
Here are some answers to possible questions;
I will not accept .WMVs, AVIs, .DIVXs, .FLVs or any other file type that isn't .MOV.
Yes your entry will be disqualified if I see your entry posted somewhere else before the deadline of the LCC VI.
Yes you can add effects you couldn't get in, AFTER the deadline and host it yourself. But only AFTER the deadline.
No there will not be a DVD this year due to poor response and lack of know-how by new comers to TF.N last year.
Yes there will be outsiders entering the contest. I've got a few emails from people that are interested. Their entry, like last year, will be marked "Non-TF.N Member".
Finished Entries should be delivered to my LCC email with a link to either yousend or filefront to;
ObiJuan2080@sabercomp.com
I will also be available on AIM for file transfer if needed.
There you go guys. I will answer any questions you may have.
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SilentBat
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:05pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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Cool, so southern cali people please hit me up.
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PaplooTheory
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:13pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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Any Bay Area people want/need a fighter?
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VaporTrail
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:14pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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Hmmm. Earlier than I expected.
Deadline is the day before my birthday. Nice.
So. Who's in?
-Vaportrail
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Robi-Wan
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Oct '06
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:18pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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We should do that list thing we did last year, where we copy the list and add our name at the bottom of it and post it.
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-Spiff-
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Jun '05
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:19pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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You should put them all on youtube and Stage6. You could still make a webpage - but these days youtube is far easier for the viewer, and you're more likely to get more than 100 votes total.
-Spiff
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maul2
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:21pm
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-Spiff- posted:
You should put them all on youtube and Stage6. You could still make a webpage - but these days youtube is far easier for the viewer, and you're more likely to get more than 100 votes total.
-Spiff
Agreed. I don't know if I'll enter. I might but i doubt it, most of my time will proabably be going to my Harry Potter film.
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Kaat
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Apr '04
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:36pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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I am officially in. It's my first time in a LCC, and I am eager to do this. Man, that's so great. You can definitely expect my new lightsaber burn mark method in action.
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ObiJuan2080
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Jan '04
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Date Posted:
1/3 2:49pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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-Spiff- posted:
You should put them all on youtube and Stage6. You could still make a webpage - but these days youtube is far easier for the viewer, and you're more likely to get more than 100 votes total.
-Spiff
*sighs* this again.
To this I say; "You're welcome to put your entry on youtube or Stage6 or anywhere else, AFTER the contest."
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VaporTrail
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May '02
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Date Posted:
1/3 3:19pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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DENIED.
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NateCaauwe
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May '05
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1/3 3:30pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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*Takes up arms by Spiff's side*
Seriously, making a channel specifically for the contest that you control, Juan, would be pretty cool and much more streamlined and easier for the viewers. You could easily make a playlist so people can just watch the entries straight through. Plus the option to keep videos private for however long you want would be valuable in my opinion. QT Downloads are sweet, but YouTube is quite a bit more convenient for a larger crowd 
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VaporTrail
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Date Posted:
1/3 3:33pm
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With YouTube though, you'll get people watching this entry or that entry, and missing out on all the rest, or not caring to. Around here (I like to think) that everyone's fairly involved and take the time to watch, if not comment on all of them.
The added viewership is somewhat appealing, but I don't mind having it done the way it has been, either. YouTube's full of jerks, anyway.
-Vaportrail
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SilentBat
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1/3 3:36pm
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Full of jerks indeed.
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Evil-Henchman
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Jul '04
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Date Posted:
1/3 3:38pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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I want to add that for once, there will be tangible prizes. I will be providing to the winners, two custom machined aluminum lightsaber hilts.
I hope to have my shop setup soon at my new place (been unable to lift heavy stuff for a month due to torn intercostle muscles... they still hurt) so I can build them and post pics here well before June 1st.
They will be free of course (otherwise they wouldn't be prizes) and shipping will be free as long as it is to the continental U.S. If the winners live outside the continental U.S., then normal shipping charges apply.
I would like suggestions on whether or not they should be able to take 1 inch outside diameter blades (for Luxeon LED light up purposes) or 3/4" OD blades (think carbon fiber or aluminum tubes) as well as if the emitter should be "rotoscope friendly" or have cut-outs. If you have a suggestion on this matter, please let me know via a PM.
If any of you would like to see my previous work, you can check it out here.
Thank you and good luck.
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SilentBat
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Date Posted:
1/3 3:41pm
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Very nice very nice and very fitting! Winners get more lightsabers! Hooray!
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QbnJedi
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May '02
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Date Posted:
1/3 3:43pm
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RE: ***LCC VI Rules***
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Evil Henchman those my friend are some nice looking sabers. I think that would a fantastic prize for those who are entering.
Fabian
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