OCR MVC 2 pt 2 is coming. Thanks Diotrans!

[The Biznut]

Thanks a ton diotrans. I apologize to all for my consistent absence since my wedding early Sept. I just don't have the time I thought I would to be around here regularly at all, and it isn't fair to you all.

I am pumped diotrans is taking over!

I think it might be in everyones best interest to have a new thread started, as diotrans suggested.

Maybe I'll see you guys at the viewing party! Peace!

[SoulinEther]

I HAZ INTENT.

seriously this time i'll do it.

[JH Sounds]

BTW Biznut, I'd like to point out that your sig links to the sig image itself. I dunno, it might be useful if your sig linked to this thread instead.

EDIT: like so:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/ocre3/biznutb.jpg (http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=28869)

[Mirby]

I have an idea for one... could take a while though...

[analoq]

What makes compos interesting are the limitations one works with. Most often, you are limited by time and you have to do your best to come up with something cool in a short amount of time.

One third of a year, to me, seems like too long to make things interesting. I doubt the production time for Thriller was much longer than four months.

But even though I think this should've been pushed back more, I am glad to see it and am looking forward to hopefully another great batch of entries.
cheers.

[diotrans]

The only solid idea for a video I have is for a remix I have submitted that hasn't even been judged yet... so basically, I have intent, but absolutely no ideas. I will think about it though. I want to do something completely different from my last video.

Thanks Biznut for organizing this again!! The last one was a blast, and I have a feeling we're going to have even more entries and awesomeness this time around. Yay!

[SoulinEther]

What makes compos interesting are the limitations one works with. Most often, you are limited by time and you have to do your best to come up with something cool in a short amount of time.

One third of a year, to me, seems like too long to make things interesting. I doubt the production time for Thriller was much longer than four months.

But even though I think this should've been pushed back more, I am glad to see it and am looking forward to hopefully another great batch of entries.
cheers.

When it comes to making something relatively long and challenging as a hobby that may require time coordination between multiple participants, all of whom are managing other (more important and immediate) obligations, four months is not as long as it sounds. You cite the music video for Thriller, but you are ignoring the monetary incentive behind its production for all parties involved... surely I'll make space for something if it sustains my livelihood. And we're not including editing.... lol.

I'll see what I can do for this one - hopefully I can start shooting on the weekends. And if I move as I plan, shooting this video will require a 70+ mile commute each day of filming (hurray for 4 months).

[analoq]

I'm well aware of the difficulties in coordinating amateur projects. I use the Thriller example without any ignorance; the point is that no one is expecting or attempting a Thriller. Compo veterans understand how limitations can and do encourage creativity.

The previous compo ran for 2 months and I don't think anyone would say we failed to get a creative set of entries. I just want to dispel any expectations that by doubling the running time we're going to double the quantity or quality of offerings.

[SoulinEther]

The previous compo ran for 2 months and I don't think anyone would say we failed to get a creative set of entries. I just want to dispel any expectations that by doubling the running time we're going to double the quantity or quality of offerings.

Well, considering what I have seen in compos at OCR, and I guess from people in general, procrastination will always be a major factor.

I can't speak for Kaleb on this one but I agree, four months would not necessarily result in better/more entries... but I think announcing it early will help attract more people, many of whom will express intent and not follow through, but surely we'll see new talent this time. At least this will dispel some of the "wait, when did this happen and how did I miss out on it?" confusion.

[friendlyHunter]

I have 3 other unfinished videos that I want to finish and post on teh internets before I start on this one. And I'll be busy with other things for a couple months before I start working on any of those. 4 months is perfect for me ^__^

[Mirby]

Hey, I'm making something pretty unique... this should go well...

[diotrans]

I agree that four months gives us more time to promote the MVC and get more participants. I also agree that there is something to be said for the challenge of having a short deadline to work with. But I guess as long as we intend to continue having the MVCs, people can really start working on music videos whenever since there isn't a theme or anything. So for instance Biznut could have announced that the challenge will be from the end of June to the end of August, but I feel like that would have been functionally the same. Except I guess we would be on the honor system not to start working on our videos, but then would there be any benefit to putting off when we can start? I feel like that would just crush people's momentum if they are already coming up with ideas and having the inspiration to work on them now.

Anyway, just my thoughts. I don't know what the best solution is.

[analoq]

Nor do I claim to know what the best solution is. My prediction in the previous compo was we'd get a half-dozen entries... and we got a half-dozen entries. Good guess - or maybe I've just been around long enough to know what to expect.

I do not denigrate the potential benefits of a longer compo period. What I'm getting at is for every potential benefit there is a potential risk: You're not just giving participants more time to work on their entry, you're giving them more time to lose interest in it. You're not just giving people more time to become aware of the compo, you're giving them more time to forget about it.

There's no 'correct' deadline; there are always pros and cons. However there's often a 'sweet spot' and I simply don't feel 4 months is it. What of it? Well nothing, really. This conversation is purely academic... but I guess we've got time for it (:

cheers.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

wordswordswordswords

I agree that people could lose interest/forget about the competition more easily with this great a period of time, but even the 2 and a halfish months we alotted last time managed to leave some people upset that time was short, they didn't know about it soon enough.

...or perhaps those were just procrastinators pinning the blame on something else *cough-friendlyHunter-cough*

I can only assume that the best way to encourage maximum output of entries is to:

a) Keep the thread alive and interesting. (Teaser screen caps? Viewing party plans? Concepts? Art? Example videos of something you want to achieve? Collabs?)

b) Remind the world that even small, quick, silly submissions still provide a welcome change of pace... and even an hour of fiddling around with setting footage to an OCRemix or shooting video of your room is welcome.

Hey, I'm making something pretty unique... this should go well...

http://www.buzzplay.com/new/artists/artist_images/545_mushroom-cloud-hb.jpg

A QUICK NOTE TO THOSE LOOKING FOR IDEAS

I highly recommend putting yourself in a situation where you're able to listen to mass amounts of ocremixes on your ipod or other portable music device... whether it's on the way to work, at the gym, walking to/from school, where ever; and just think about what would go with the music.

I've been doing this nearly daily for a while now and I easily have 8 or 9 solid video concepts. Seriously. I'm not intending to put anyone down for a lack of creativity but I'm in a situation where my biggest problem is choosing which ONE I want to do.

[The Biznut]

I agree with what analoq says, there is always an upside and downside to any time. I also feel that it could have been announced later without too much of a negative effect. I personally won't be doing anything with my video for a while.

When I think about this event, I always think about the viewing party. It was a great time last time, and I really think that is the most important part of the event. In a lot of ways, you don't even need to announce anything else, just that there is a viewing party on such and such a date, and if you have a video made in time, people will watch it. I'm not concerned about how long people take to make it, which is why personally I feel that the Music Video Challenge doesn't really require a set start time.

analoq does bring up a point that I do agree with; some people will probably lose interest over 4 months. I agree. LAOS has some good suggestions to help keep things alive. Even if people lose interest, there will still be those who don't. For them, 4 months is probably awesome. I think that come Viewing Party time, everyone will get back into it.

I plan on being at Magfest this year, I would love to run MVC3 from Sept until then and have an in house viewing party there. I plan on doing whatever I need to to make that happen. That would be another 4 month period. If this time seems to work out, and the next one does too (Which is should, simply because its MAG fest. If DoD gets 20+ entries for the MAG edition, the MVC should be larger too) then I think I will just host a viewing party triannually, announce right away. If we can get into a natural rhythm then it may require less direct effort each time around.

Those are my thoughts anyway. They extend a bit down the road, but I don't apologize for that, I'd like to see this event stick around, it's fun!

[diotrans]

I plan on being at Magfest this year,
Awesome.

I would love to run MVC3 from Sept until then and have an in house viewing party there.


Awesome!!! I think that would be a really fun event that a lot of people would be interested in going to. I'd love a live viewing party ^_^


I highly recommend putting yourself in a situation where you're able to listen to mass amounts of ocremixes on your ipod or other portable music device... whether it's on the way to work, at the gym, walking to/from school, where ever; and just think about what would go with the music.

Ahh such a good idea. I'll have to do this soon.

With all this time to work on the video, I'm tempted to do something more elaborate involving costume and set designs and stuff. And having actual people appear in the video, maybe even have them acting!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Ahh such a good idea. I'll have to do this soon.

With all this time to work on the video, I'm tempted to do something more elaborate involving costume and set designs and stuff. And having actual people appear in the video, maybe even have them acting!

It was worth it for me. One concept I may go with involves not just costumes, but, like, animation over the footage and/or magic spells and stuff.

...

I have NO idea how I'm going to do it.

[The Biznut]

...

I have NO idea how I'm going to do it.

Then it will probably be amazing when you do do it

[Chernabogue]

Have some good ideas, but hard to do. The choice of the mix is the hardest part of this challenge :-o

[SoulinEther]

It was worth it for me. One concept I may go with involves not just costumes, but, like, animation over the footage and/or magic spells and stuff.

...

I have NO idea how I'm going to do it.

with the wonders of motion tracking and photoshop/after effects and a hell of a lot of patience and skill, i see this as happening. I have similar thoughts in my mind about what i'll do for mine.

[friendlyHunter]

...or perhaps those were just procrastinators pinning the blame on something else *cough-friendlyHunter-cough*
You can't not-procrastinate everything :<


But yeah, I wanted to either do a really good job, or none at all. At this point I'm still mentally storyboarding exactly what happens at exactly which points in the song - it's hard because I have to listen to the song to find out whether or not the "choreography" in my head will work (and then rework it if it doesn't), but I'm happy to say stuff is falling into place.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

You can't not-procrastinate everything :<


But yeah, I wanted to either do a really good job, or none at all. At this point I'm still mentally storyboarding exactly what happens at exactly which points in the song - it's hard because I have to listen to the song to find out whether or not the "choreography" in my head will work (and then rework it if it doesn't), but I'm happy to say stuff is falling into place.

Consider previous procrastination redeemed.

I can 100% relate to this last paragraph. I very rarely half-ass anything.

[friendlyHunter]

Including your meals, it seems ^
I don't know what that is, but it looks delicious :nicework:

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Including your meals, it seems ^
I don't know what that is, but it looks delicious :nicework:

It's Chicken with chicken chicken chicken and chicken.

Chicken 5 ways.

[analoq]

I'm gonna go ahead and express intent. I have the materials to do a procedural animation and my sister owns a D90 I could probably borrow if I need live action - seemed to work out for LAOS.

There's a decent chance I'll figure something out over the next few months.
cheers.

[The Biznut]

awesome analoq!

[duskvstweak]

Intent expressed.
I agree that the hardest part is picking a mix, especially since "Serious Monkey Business" has so many new good songs.

[The Biznut]

Updated, added the in list for those who have expressed interest. so far we have 12, which means that there is a good chance we'll end up with more than the 6 entries we had last round, which is good news!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Updated, added the in list for those who have expressed interest. so far we have 12, which means that there is a good chance we'll end up with more than the 6 entries we had last round, which is good news!

Yes it is. Work is picking up and I'm busier than normal so I haven't even LOOKED at plotting out how I'm gonna do this video.

Looks like that extra month or so of extra time isn't gonna help me much this time around. Regardless, even if, worst case scenario, I can't make anything I want to... I'm still gonna be entering something quick and fun.

[SoulinEther]

I'm going to have to say no again. Life is still not forgiving enough for me to have time for this. But I see this as a way for my ideas to germinate further... or my mood develop into rancor, I'm not sure.

[Mirby]

I think I'm gonna end up choosing a different track; the 7000 frames seems a bit daunting... 3500 or so seems more acceptable. :P

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Ripped of your sig biznut.

[PROTO·DOME]

Okay... I might wanna do this actually. Lemme just say I'm interested. ^__~

[analoq]

I'm going to have to say no again. Life is still not forgiving enough for me to have time for this. But I see this as a way for my ideas to germinate further... or my mood develop into rancor, I'm not sure.
You're giving up already? I'm not going to pretend to know what's going on in your life, but, the listening party is August 29th. That's... still pretty far away.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

You're giving up already? I'm not going to pretend to know what's going on in your life, but, the listening party is August 29th. That's... still pretty far away.

I feel the same way. I mean... I know I'm not gonna have time to make it out to my Mom's 60th birthday because I won't be able to take more than 24 hours off of work until September... but making a video is definitely a hobby type of thing, it has a way of fitting in in between the cracks. Unless you actually wanted to film something on a grand scale like Hollywood does how are you so sure you can't just scale back your ideas?

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Update:

I'm really busy, like, I'm going to be 3 times as busy this time around... but I'm growing increasingly certain about certain shots, actors, settings and pacing. Nothing written out or planned but mentally I suppose you can say I'm making progress.

Song and action picked.

Also; just found out I owe the government major $$ so there goes my budget. :S

[The Biznut]

Nice Sigrip Luke! It caught me off guard first time around, lol.

I would like to do a cooler one for round 2, since its bound to be cooler. But we'll see what happens.

I have 2 song choices I would like to do for this round, and I have some ideas for both. We'll see what happens.

I do think I have NEXT rounds song picked though, lol.

[Mirby]

I have a song in mind for next round, and one for this round as well. Should be fun!

Might wanna get some sort of movie making software though... that might help. :P

[Chernabogue]

I've so much ideas of videos, but no one is realizable. Or I'll need a Hollywood-like production stuff and team :lol:

[setzertrancer]

Awesome count me in.

I've actually nearly finished a video I'm making for Starman by AkumajoBelmont and I would like to enter it if it qualifies. But hold on. Is this an official OCR Project Album Mix? If not I would be willing to make another video for something else.

Lol it would be hard to resist releasing my next few videos though, maybe it would be best if I wait a bit and get more practice before I officially submit something.

Are any of these official OCR Album mixes? Because I already plan to make videos for these.

Wicked Orchestra by Scott Peeples
Lunatic Moon by Sixto Sounds, Zircon
Moondust by texx sound
Ascension to Cosmo Canyon by Reuben Kee

[Mirby]

Lunatic Moon is. Only true collab Sixto's done, actually.

[analoq]

Is this an official OCR Project Album Mix? If not I would be willing to make another video for something else.
What difference does it make? The compo rules allow for any OCReMix or any remix for a released OCR project. I believe everything you listed would be fair game for a music video.

cheers.

[setzertrancer]

Ah, I see, I read it wrong.

Okay definitely count me in.

[Mirby]

Yeah, the song I'm doing is an album track. Should be fun... *goes to get sprites for video*

[The Biznut]

setzertrancer, as long as it is any OCReMix track or any Official OCR Album Release and as long as the sources are properly credited then you're good to go.

YOu can totally enter, though as of yet there is no prize, not even voting. There is a viewing party that will be announced and an irc channel will be set up for it, everyone watches the videos together and we all laugh or cry or zomg about them. Its quite fun.

[ProjectSpam]

Yeah... I'll probably participate, if I don't forget.

[setzertrancer]

Ok, my entry is 100% finished, so you can mark me as a definite participant.

Unless the world ends, something happens to my hard drive, or I die, or something.

So is there somewhere I need to upload it now or do I just wait until the day?

[analoq]

Are you sure your entry is finished? You've got ample time to improve upon it...

Anyways, we're using YouTube for the viewing party. You could upload it to your YT account and make the video private until Aug 29.

cheers.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Yeah... I'll probably participate, if I don't forget.

Tattoo it to your forehead.

Ok, my entry is 100% finished, so you can mark me as a definite participant.

Unless the world ends, something happens to my hard drive, or I die, or something.

So is there somewhere I need to upload it now or do I just wait until the day?

Yeah, YT it and try to keep the quality of the upload high. (720p > 360p, but that doesn't really matter for the viewing party...)

In the mean time you can feel free to do another one. There's no limits on this.

[The Biznut]

no limits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFd5Cci_pE4)

8-)

Now lets go make some music videos!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

8-)


I thought the link might've gone to this. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNJ6vyXuT8U)


Now lets go make some music videos!


http://pwwwblog.ibeatyou.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/mel-gibson-braveheart-photograph-c101019223.jpg

[analoq]

no limits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFd5Cci_pE4)

Interesting editing contrast between the performers: the singer's verses have frequent cuts while the rapper's verses are done in single (Steadicam) shots. Also apt choreography when the singer's arms go down on "No valley too deep" and come up on "No mountain too high". I particularly enjoyed the rapper's finger wagging on "No no no no..." Lovely pinball mise en scéne as well.

yes

[The Biznut]

haha, I just LOVE those old 90's eurodance music videos! So...old! Retrostyle!

I have listened to the remix I want to cover about a hundred times in the last 2 weeks, each time visualizing what my music video would look like, mentally storyboarding it each time. I'm going to commit to this, I'm positive I can make it happen. It's been a real challenge to vision it through so it will feel pretty good to accomplish something with it! It will involve a road trip most likely, so it will at least be fun!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Nice buddy. I hope you get all the shots you want on the road trip. It would suck to get where you're going just to find out you forgot to charge the batteries.

[Mirby]

I've finally started work on my video... it's slow going. And I'll have to figure out how to make the dithering not... you know, atrocious.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Ugh. Still no progress. Maybe I'll make an ad tonight...

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I got to shoot some settings today. Looking into one or two pieces of equipment and renting a room too... I've also got a buddy in another city who I want to cast for a role so I'll have to bus him in... and I'm talking to someone realistically about costumes.

I hope I don't over-reach making this happen and wind up getting screwed on deadlines.

[The Biznut]

Must get a new lens soon. A nice 50mm would rock.

[setzertrancer]

Wow some of you are really putting a lot of work into these. I'm beginning to worry mine may look lame in comparison, lol.

All I used for mine is images and video clips from a space documentary and about 40 hours of editing.

Good luck everyone I look forward to being put to shame.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

At least you're looking forward to it. :D

Well I still have barely budged on my progress. August is approaching fast. I keep wanting to hash out an rough official story board so I'm at least more organized.

If I put it off long enough I might have to do a glorified joke vid myself.

How's everyone else doing.

[diotrans]

I may not be participating in this one...

My remix is on the panel right now. I think if it passes, I want to make a music video for it. I really had my heart set on that remix since obviously I have some investment in the story of the song already. If it does pass, it's highly unlikely to be posted by the August deadline for this challenge, so I would probably just wait until the next challenge to enter it (though I guess that would mean sitting on it for months and not showing it to anybody... hmm). Anyway that was my thinking.

Yes, I could do a different video now and do the one for my remix later, but I don't know, I just had my heart set on that one. I had a lot of other ideas, but nothing that really screamed out to me and inspired me... that would also be feasible given my means. I have tons of ideas for totally impractical videos .)

[The Biznut]

I have some unexpected developments happening in my life that will require a LOT of my attention for the next few months, but I am committed to doing a video. I have two storyboards done up I just haven't chosen which one I will do yet, as I really like them both.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

It's actually quite probable I'm going to have to scale back my plans as well.

Running a restaurant in the winter ≠ running a restaurant in the summer.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I hate double posting... but I want to make sure the thread is active and I keep everyone posted on my status, which is changing more than I thought it would.

I've determined that the concept I had in mind before is still good, and it could be achieved with a minimal budget if I wanted to, but it just isn't coming together for me like I wanted at the moment. Certain people, and now lost time is a factor too...

So I'm picking through a few new ideas, one of which came to me last night. In the end, if I wrap one up effectively and early I might just shoot for two entries this next competition and leave my impressive blockbuster stuff for round 3. Sound good?

[The Biznut]

I'm down with that LAOS. I'll not have time till the end of this month to start shooting mine, we'll see what happens. If your music video looks anything like your sig right now, It will be a sight to behold...I think :D

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Interesting... facebook is being my friend for this one. It's easier to convince people you're not going to make something totally embarrassing when you have linkable proof that you can make something not totally embarrassing.

Also, Marley, the leading lady of my last vid has shown interest in being in this one as well.

Interestingly enough, though I met her through a random online talent search, in real life she is now my dental hygenist.

[setzertrancer]

During the wait for the big day I have made another Music Video. The bad news is that this time it isn't an OC Remix, so I can't enter it in the competition. But the good news is that it means I can show it to you dudes right now, enjoy.

http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29278

[setzertrancer]

Ok I'm sorry but those greedy corporate bastards decided to block the video because I did not have rights to the song. So I had to replace the audio with some other random song for it to a least be viewable. This has screwed over all my hard work and I know noone will be bothered playing the audio which can be listened to for free from a single google search, with the video. But it's the best i can do, enjoy seeing the video, but since it's a music video you will need to listen to the song with it for it to make sense.

I guess this goes to show why I should stick to OCremixes.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Sorry to hear that, but yeah, with ocremix, if you give full credit that doesn't happen. :P

[setzertrancer]

That video is now availible, with it's intended audio here VV

http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=157049

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Easy shooting and/or final storyboard tomorrow.

Here's hoping the restaraunt doesn't burn down on my day off.

[Chernabogue]

I should start to shoot something for this. My other video project is taking too much time x)

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I should start to shoot something for this. My other video project is taking too much time x)

Whatever the other music video project was... forget it. You know you want to.

[Chernabogue]

Whatever the other music video project was... forget it. You know you want to.
Yeah, but it's not a music video project :D It's something REALLY bigger. Well, I'll take some time to do a cool video for this contest :wink:

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Damn it.

Well... I might have to start from scratch again. After coming out with a story, editing a rough storyboard, casting interested people, and finalizing 8 separate locations and shooting dates, I've decided to drop that whole project.

If I was smart and was shooting when the project STARTED I could get it done in time no problem. But using the remaining time with the project I had in mind I needed all 8 of those shoots.

Then weather, other people not showing, and work (taking fully half of those days away) hit me all at once.

I'm now likely to shoot something entirely different either completely indoors, or something animated.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Still don't have anything.

How's everyone else doing?

[friendlyHunter]

I have 3 other unfinished videos that I want to finish and post on teh internets before I start on this one. And I'll be busy with other things for a couple months before I start working on any of those. 4 months is perfect for me ^__^

Oh how time flies. So far I've finished about 80-90% of each of those three videos, and a teaser trailer for the videos, but have yet to fully finish a single one of the three (No worries, it's all going according to plan). Haven't started the music video yet though... can't say if I'll have enough time to finish or not :\


Hmm, my post-count rank seems to have changed to "Simon Belmont". How impeccably fitting (http://ocremix.org/quicksearch/remix/?qs_query=simon)....


[Edit]
Correction: I actually finished the first of the three videos, but the third one became too epic and so a forth video was born. So yeah.

[setzertrancer]

Cool, sounds like I won't be the only one in this competition. Good Luck all, less then a month to go. In the meantime I entered a contest for a music video for a song unrelated to OCR, check it out if you want. http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=158433, I got 3rd place.

[Chernabogue]

No, you won't be the only one. Great job on your vid! :wink:

[setzertrancer]

Oh how time flies. So far I've finished about 80-90% of each of those three videos, and a teaser trailer for the videos, but have yet to fully finish a single one of the three (No worries, it's all going according to plan).

Lol why have so many videos almost finished? waiting on certain probs or people are you?

What else are you working on?

[friendlyHunter]

Lol why have so many videos almost finished? waiting on certain probs or people are you?
Nope. Long story short: I was making the script and audio for a 2-video series (I do all the audio first, it's just easier that way), and then it turned into 3 videos, and then 4. With the audio for all 4 mostly complete, I started and finished the video editing for the first one, released it, and decided the video editing program I was using sucked. Then I got a 30-day trail of Sony Vegas and finished video editing for the 2nd 3rd and 4th, and the trial just ended so that's where I'm at now. All that's left is some "special effects" magic to be done for all 3.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

So speaking of work dominating my life... it's kind of been worth it in some ways.

I may not have a video ready to shoot (it was kind of embarassing inviting a whole lot of people to the shooting only to have to tell them a few days later I had to drop the project) but I AM surrounded by real film at the moment.

As we speak I'm typing this from my restaurant which is closed down because

SARAH SILVERMAN, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, and SETH ROGEN will be shooting a scene here for Sarah Polley's Waltz With Me.

If anyone sees it, and sees Seth and Michelle eating a guacamole or a mango ceviche; I made it. 8)

PROOF:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YPKIDs6Z88

[Brandon Strader]

When are these due? *shrug*

[Murmeli Walan]

Would it be overly cheesy if I lip-synced a vocal remix? It's the only idea that I've had for months.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Well I can safely say, very unfortunately, that whatever I contribute it will be inversely proportional to the quality of my last video. So I know I'll likely be contributing shit.

[diotrans]

Would it be overly cheesy if I lip-synced a vocal remix? It's the only idea that I've had for months.

You could make it deliberately over-the-top cheesy, to ensure that any laughing that people will do will be with you and not at you :lol:

BTW people, my remix that I wanted to make a video of got its 4th YES, so I guess that means I should start storyboarding. We're definitely doing another one of these after this one? Because there's no way I'll be able to finish this all by the end of the month and oh yeah, song has not been posted yet anyway.

[The Biznut]

I haven't even posted in this thread for probably...a month? Got engaged not two months ago and am getting married not 3 weeks from now. I sure hope to find time to shoot my video. I got a fun idea I could do in a day if the right people are available. haha, I hope it works.

[friendlyHunter]

Darn... I'll be VERY surprised if I can get something done before the deadline.

I'll make one next time, Gadget! NEEEXT TIIIIIIIMMME!

[Mirby]

Same here...

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Sounds like a request for an extension across the board. I could do a lot with another month and a half.

I'm aware we've had plenty of time but it's not like this is a crazy competitive venture where people need to be strict about deadlines. I think if well have a better show by October we should aim for that.

[setzertrancer]

I for one won't be very happy if it is extended, as it has been torture for me to sit on a finished video for 3 months. But since there are no prizes involved I could live with it being extended.

I also think it's about time the first post was updated with a more recent in list. Because it's 3 months old now and a lot more people have opted in or withdrawn.

Good Luck everyone.

I hope I get to see all your videos soon.

[Chernabogue]

I'm fine with the actual deadline but if it is extended, no problem.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Biznut? Care to chime in here at all?

[setzertrancer]

I better find out when 9PM is here in Australia. I just hope it won't be at a difficult time for me. But even if I have to stay up till 5am, i'll be there.

I hope to see the rest of you there too.

edit: Ok I found out it's exactly 12 hours difference so I'll see you all there at 9am

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I am so facepalming right now.

Guys, I can message biznut but I don't expect that things are quite in place here.

I'm also drunk and I live at work (RE: older posts) so I'm not going to be much help now either.

Long story short, I'm not expecting OCRMV2 to be anything like OCRMV, and I'm hoping things work out.

Australianman Setzethracner; I advise you not to wake up at 9am. I think you'll be disappointed. Biznut feel free to disagree.

[Chernabogue]

So, what's going on with the deadline?

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I messaged Biznut; we're talking about it.

Details to follow. Bear with us, shit got a little political. :banghead:

[Chernabogue]

Well, let's wait before releasing our videos. I need a little more time to complete my editing. And other people may do videos with more time.

[The Biznut]

Hey everyone, my sincere apologies for the delayed response. I am getting married in a week and have not been online hardly at all, and only for brief moments. I should have checked in here, I had entirely forgot about this for the last week due to the sheer amounts of other stuff that need to be done. Moving, wedding planning, etc.

Enough excuses.

I would like to stick with the viewing party date and time. Even if we only have a few entries, that is okay.

Those who are not quite done yet have two options.

1. HUSTLE
2. Have a secondary viewing party a week or two down the road, for those who want to finish up. Whether this happens or not will be determined in IRC tomorrow.

Those who have finished will not be forced to wait, and even if you are not done, I encourage you to come appreciate their work! I'm stoked to see your vids, I will BE there, with friends gathered around my lappy.

Sorry for the frustration and confusion, See you in IRC tomorrow!

[Mirby]

I'll do what I can, but I don't think I'll finish... I only have like 2 seconds done.

[The Biznut]

RIGHT! So! Upload your videos to youtube at any point from now on, but please don't spread it yet. email/pm me the link to your video so I can make a playlist.

Thanks guys, looking forward to it! Spread the word!

[setzertrancer]

Yo I have set my video to public and sent you the link Biznut. What program do I used to communicate with you all?

[JH Sounds]

Ooh, a viewing party. I'll be there.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Ok kids sorry if it seemed like I was freaking out. We're lookin good for tomorrow and since my computer isn't completely viral I'll be able to join in on irc. As for whether or not I get a video in... Only if I do it still tonight so, probably not.

It kills me but im glad that others are making me look bad... I'll only be better next time. Rock on guys. If all goes according to plan I'll see y'all tomorrow..

[Chernabogue]

I'll need one week or two more before being able to show something good.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I might be a little late to the party. I'm going out to dinner around 5:30 and don't know when I'll be back in. Even if it's only 2 videos this time, it's still worth coming together to hang out for.

I've got 0 by the way. I don't even have access to video editting software at the moment.

[diotrans]

Sure I'll be there, but has anybody besides setzertrancer actually finished something to be shown at the viewing party? (Which, BTW, good job setzertrancer and I look forward to seeing it!)

[setzertrancer]

I might not be able to come and see you all at the viewing party, but I have made the video public and given Biznut the address so he'll be able to show it to you. I'll then check out everyone's videos and comment on all of them.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Well; irc.enterthegame.com still hates me. I think they just haven't been lifting the security bans without getting personal responses but even still I'm expecting they won't lift my ban in time for the party.

Looks like I'm out but I'll be watching to see what people have made. Have fun everyone.

[Chernabogue]

I thought everyone would wait a little more to see more vid... Well, I'll post my vid when the second viewing party will be announced.

[Chernabogue]

I got time to finish my video, I'm doing the final rendering and I'll wait for the second party!

[The Biznut]

Alright, I am going to do 2 things;

1. I am going to suggest sometime 2 weeks from now for the second viewing party.

2. I am going to ask someone else to coordinate it, as I will probably not be online again until 2 weeks from now when my honeymoon is over.

So basically figure out when you all would want to do a second one. Someone will step up and organize it. If it hasn't happened by the time my honeymoon is over, I'll chime in and organize it sometime shortly after. If next week works best, we can do that. If 3 weeks works best, we can do that. I don't think it should be more than a month from now though.

Anyways. I might be online again in the next day or so, but if not, good luck everyone! Peace!

EDIT - IF it can get decided quickly, I'll update the thread in the community section too with the correct date and time of the second vp.

[setzertrancer]

Since no one else has steped up. I guess i'll organise the second viewing party. I'll make it for the weekend after next, the 19th of september. Please let me know if this date is unsuitable or if I should delay it for longer. Good luck for all of you.

[Mirby]

That works for me. I almost had the video ready...

And then Windows Movie Maker crashed. ;_;

[setzertrancer]

Yeah when you are using WMM you have to save after every single move you make.

[Chernabogue]

I've finished mine, so every day will be fine.

[Daniel Rydell]

I'll participate next challenge. Didn't know about this til just now... probably cause I don't pay attention.

[JH Sounds]

19th of september.8O

If we're going with this date, I'll have just enough time to shoot and edit a video. In fact, I think I'll work out some storyboards right now. :smile:

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I'm probably out, but don't think that I don't care. Between my last video and ocrmv2 I've thought of about 5 different video ideas and attempted, what appeared to be, the wrong one.

I have an idea for a quick bullshit video I can do in this time frame but I honestly don't think I'm even going to have a few free hours to get it done. :(

[Chernabogue]

So, now we're near the final deadline, who has a finished video? Mine is done BTW.

[friendlyHunter]

Didn't start yet, won't finish D:

but I'm done the first of those 3 videos I was talking about earlier, and am almost done the second. Expect me to be ready for OCR Music Video Challenge 3 :nicework:

[setzertrancer]

Ok it's nearly time. I'm just confirming that everyone is fine with 19th September at 9PM, in the same timezone as it was before.

How many people have videos ready?
How many people have nearly finished and want more time?

I look forward to seeing your videos soon.

[Modus]

I happen to be making one, but it won't be finished for at least another 2-5 days. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share it yet, but I'll check if you want me to enter.

I'll try to attend the viewing party either way.

[setzertrancer]

If anyone is lost, go to this chatroom for the viewing party
If for some reason you can't, send me a PM in the next hour with the link and I'll show it to everyone else.

irc.enterthegame.com/ocremix

[Chernabogue]

Just sent you the link to my vid, because I won't be able to be here for the viewing party.

Have fun!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

When you have time Biznut, throw a post with the hyperlinked videos in here. I don't seem to be able to track them down easily.

Also; we should talk in general. Do skype maybe? Get back to me when you can.

[setzertrancer]

I showed up for the viewing party but noone who had made videos showed up and I didn't get your message Chernabogue, until after I waited for 2 hours, maybe I didn't check my PMs often enough i'm sorry. So I think we should organise another time and have all the videos featured, whether they have been publicly released or not.

A few people have said they were working on something, so maybe If we wait a bit longer we will have more then 2 entries in total. I think in 2 more weeks Biznut is back so I think I'll leave him to figure out the details for the next one.

[Chernabogue]

So, 'sup in OCRMV world?

Where is Biznut? We won't wait forever for the second iewing party...

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

This post was made less relevant by recent efforts. News coming soon.

[setzertrancer]

If I were going to be hosting another viewing party soon (hyperthetically) would there be more then 2 entries. If so I may be willing to try again.

anyone heard from Biznut?

if not I will be willing to host another viewing party as long as I don't embarrisingly show up with no one to show videos again.

Please send me a message if you have a video ready and if there are enough I will organise a viewing party for a upcoming weekend.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

News is coming soon. I'm talking with Biznut.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Okay everyone here's the latest... and I apologize personally for the delay on this. I know you've all been waiting patiently.

I've managed to finally reach Biznut and we talked via text. Thanks to an urgent call for assistance and some mutual agreement on our parts we've concluded that neither of us has the free time to invest in the very necessary organization.

BUT;

The lovely and talented:

diotrans

has come to our rescue and has volunteered her time to make sure the viewing party, second viewing (third? I lost count), and irc all comes together for us.

Let's give her a round of applause. Thanks very much diotrans.

[Chernabogue]

Yay, good news!

[JH Sounds]

Hooray! Now can someone change the topic title so people aren't confused as to when this is happening?

[diotrans]

Hello OCR Music Video Makers and Fans!!!

So I'd like to organize a OCRMVC2.1 Viewing Party. I'm going to make a new thread, but before I do that, I need to know the following:

1. Who has FINISHED a music video?
2a. Who has not finished a music video yet, but has one in progress and/or will be able to finish one within the next couple of weeks?
2b. If you intend to finish a video soon, how much time do you need? (Be reasonable -- if it's going to take you a couple of months, it's probably best to save it for OCRMVC3.)
3. Who intends to attend the viewing party, whether or not they've done a video?
4. The viewing party for the first MVC was on a Sunday at 9 EST iirc. Does that time work for you, or does anybody have any major conflicts with this?

Discuss!

[Chernabogue]

I've a video finished, so you can count me in :)

As for the viewing party, I don't think I'll be able to be present, have some work to do for some months.

[friendlyHunter]

I definitely won't finish before the viewing party, but I might make it for OCRVMC 3.
Don't know if I intend to attend the viewing party...

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

1. Who has FINISHED a music video?

Not me.

2a. Who has not finished a music video yet, but has one in progress and/or will be able to finish one within the next couple of weeks?

I can do one in 3 weeks no matter what. This doesn't have to be emmy quality stuff here. I'll just spend an afternoon filming stuff, and piece it together. 2 hour job. Done. Then suddenly we have 4 more minutes of a viewing party. Just need to find that 2 hours.

2b. If you intend to finish a video soon, how much time do you need? (Be reasonable -- if it's going to take you a couple of months, it's probably best to save it for OCRMVC3.)

I will have a better one for OCRMV3 as well.

3. Who intends to attend the viewing party, whether or not they've done a video?

I may be banned from ETG but I think I can still find a way.

4. The viewing party for the first MVC was on a Sunday at 9 EST iirc. Does that time work for you, or does anybody have any major conflicts with this?

Sunday is still my best day and that time seems pretty agreeable in general. I especially like it.

[diotrans]

I was hoping to get a little more response than this ^_^; But 2 videos is still very cool. LAOS, do you think there's still a good chance you could do a video if it were 2 weeks instead of 3? I ask because 3 weeks from now on Sunday is Halloween and I don't know if that might not be a good day for some people. Then again, most parties are probably on Friday and Saturday nights, so unless any of our viewing party participants are planning to go out trick-or-treating, maybe it won't be an issue.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I can certainly try. I've come up with a few ideas for a video I can do in an afternoon.

LAOS checks his e-mail.
LAOS does his laundry.
LAOS goes for a walk.

I'm game for two weeks. Also, sorry I haven't gotten back to your e-mail yet. I'm feeding my family a ridiculously elaborate meal tomorrow. (Canadian Thanksgiving)

[diotrans]

I had a long day and am totally beat and about to go get ready for bed. But I wanted to update this so as not to leave people hanging.

Unless there are any major objections... It looks like we will be having a viewing party on Sunday, October 24, at 9 PM EST! Hooray!!

Thank you LAOS for being flexible and good luck, hope you can get something ready by then. Heck, I'll see if I can scrape something together by then, too. I had some ideas for some videos that might not take all that long to do.

So come on people!! 2 weeks to finish, or start and finish, your music videos!! (Except I guess Chernabogue who is off the hook bc he is already done. Good job man ^_^ )

A new thread with an official announcement will be forthcoming. For now, I sleep. x_x

[Chernabogue]

Yeah, I may try to do another one before the 24th now xD

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Killer. Going out with my camera today. Were going to be opening the restaurant on sunday too so I may have to be on irc only on my phone, but at least I could read about the responses that way.

[diotrans]

I made an announcement in the community forum: http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?p=721556#post721556

Biznut, thanks for the message in the first post, but... what happened to the rules/guidlines for the music video challenge? ^_^; It might be a good idea to have that up in case somebody new sees that thread and suddenly becomes inspired to make a music video in the next 2 weeks, but doesn't know what the guidelines are.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

What guidelines are there that aren't just the deadline and general youtube guidelines? ie: no nudity etc...

Also; I am definitely in. Even if it winds up being really crappy and half as good as what I have in my head I should still have one done within a week tops. I got about half done filming today. It will be extremely light-hearted, it might even be cuter than your last vid diotrans.

[diotrans]

What guidelines are there that aren't just the deadline and general youtube guidelines? ie: no nudity etc...

That's a good question. ^_^; I thought we had a page with the guidelines that we'd all discussed, e.g. that any officially posted OCReMix or remix from an official OCR project was valid, follow YouTube guidelines as you mentioned, credit the remixer and original composer and it's good to contact the remixer if you can to make sure they're cool with the video, etc.

But it is fairly straightforward and there probably wouldn't be a lot of confusion over what to do, and if there is people can just ask in the forum too.

Also; I am definitely in. Even if it winds up being really crappy and half as good as what I have in my head I should still have one done within a week tops. I got about half done filming today. It will be extremely light-hearted, it might even be cuter than your last vid diotrans.

Yaaaaay! That's awesome. And.... cuter than my video? This thing better have like bunnies in teddy bear suits!!! (haha jk I'm sure it is very cute ^_^)

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

How cute do you find monkey flips?

[Chernabogue]

I started my second video yesterday! Get ready for Halloween-esque electro/chiptune!

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I started my second video yesterday! Get ready for Halloween-esque electro/chiptune!

Hmm... There's only so many songs that can be.

[Chernabogue]

Hmm... There's only so many songs that can be.
Haha, you'll see in two little weeks :D

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

So I'm making sure to go on a quick little road trip this coming Sunday for filming. I lobbied to make sure the restaurant wouldn't open for THIS Sunday the 17th and I got my wish. As for the NEXT Sunday, the 24th, I'm stuck there. If I'm cooking I'll try to be on IRC on my phone to join you guys... otherwise it looks like I'm missing out on the viewing party action again.

Monkey flips.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Here's a teaser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRuX08S_J9g) for you guys.

[diotrans]

O_O
Oh my. LOL. You guys I'm so excited you are doing videos .D I can't wait to see them!!

[Chernabogue]

Here's a teaser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRuX08S_J9g) for you guys.
Best video EVER.

edit: Half of my 2ned vid is done, get ready!

EDIT2: Aaaaaaand, I'm done! My two vids are complete. Just need to upload the second one! (Now I must resist not to make a third one :lol:)

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

Sweet. Good to hear chernabogue. It's down to one day, tomorrow, for me. I wound up having to stay at work all day yesterday and I'm slammed the rest of the week. Also, I'll try for the irc viewing party but once again (I know, I'm predictable) I'll be at work, so it's kinda doubtful.

Cheers. Good to hear there will be multiple videos again. That's significantly more fun to watch.

[Less Ashamed Of Self]

I'm officially 100% in. All that's left is render and upload wait times.

[diotrans]

Yes! Go LAOS! And Congrats Chernabogue on finishing that 2nd video so quickly O_O

[Chernabogue]

Yes! Go LAOS! And Congrats Chernabogue on finishing that 2nd video so quickly O_O
Yeah, upload will be done tomorrow! (maybe I can find a third (old) video in my PC, mwahaha)

[setzertrancer]

Hey Less Ashamed. I was the only one with a video at the 1st viewing party, but I would like to participate in the second and show it again and get feedback from everyone here.

[Chernabogue]

Hey Less Ashamed. I was the only one with a video at the 1st viewing party, but I would like to participate in the second and show it again and get feedback from everyone here.
Yeah, send the link to diotrans! It'll be cool to have more vids to show! :)

[setzertrancer]

Hey everyone, I was at the viewing party but unable to see the videos, due to my limited internet usage is there a list of the video links so i can go watch them?

[analoq]

Here you go, from this thread (http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31639):

Here is the chat log: http://diotrans.com/random/ocrmvc3%20log.txt

Here are the links to all the videos:

setzertrancer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k50MSQCzQWc
Chernabogue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x16T7LPBDCw
Chernabogue again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAabtQ7cp4o
Modus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SociyneQDcE
Mirby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eilKHKte2GA
Less Ashamed of Self: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmDylpQdRX8
analoq: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdstgyfhkOc

[setzertrancer]

Okay thanks all I have commented on all your videos. I look forward to seeing what you come up with next time.