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Dan Rockwell
Is there any update on when the DVD will be released and/or which videos will actually be on the DVD? Will the videos be available online after the DVD release? Or is all of this "unknown" until after the DVD release?
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Shelby Pritchard
Not to sound impatient, but has there been any new messages from LEGO? Yeah, I understand that since you're not "official," the date that you gave wasn't as well, but this waiting is getting a little annoying. Comic-con has come and gone, as has October. So will the videos ever become public?
Thanks
Caleb Light-WillsHey Shelby, the winning videos will be included on the upcoming 2013 LEGO Batman the Movie: DC Superheroes Unite DVD release in March of 2013, which is super exciting, but also means that they need to remain private.
2:18PM Nov 01, 2012
No Boddy
@Caleb Light-Wills
So the losers are cool to make them public then!3:40PM Nov 01, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@David Boddy
Please refrain from posting your non-winning videos.5:09PM Nov 01, 2012
No Boddy
@Caleb Light-Wills
Why would that be and will that ever change? I think that requires more of an explanation.5:38PM Nov 01, 2012
Nathan Stougard
@Caleb Light-Wills
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!4:33PM Nov 03, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Caleb Light-Wills
You say "winning videos," so does that mean all five, or just first place? The overview says just first, but you seem to say all of them, so would you mind clearing that up?11:28AM Nov 10, 2012
No Boddy
"Please refrain from posting your non-winning videos" - Caleb Light-Wills
As you choose to ignore my request I respectfully say, no.6:16PM Nov 13, 2012
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Caleb Light-Wills Guys, please keep your videos off of YouTube while LEGO is in the process of sorting out approvals and distribution. Thanks for your cooperation.
Shelby Pritchard
Sweet! Then it sounds like the videos will be public soon-ish! Oh, and thanks for putting up with our lack of patience. ;)
7:24PM Oct 16, 2012
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Will Martinko
When do we get to upload our videos to YouTube? I thought we were supposed to find out on October 15th.
Caleb Light-WillsPlease keep your videos off of YouTube while LEGO is in the process of sorting out approvals and distribution. Thanks for your cooperation.
6:41PM Oct 16, 2012
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Shelby Pritchard
When will the winners videos be made public? I'm really looking forward to seeing all of them.
Caleb Light-WillsThe 1st place winner is now public
5:18PM Oct 10, 2012
Benny Grimaudo
@Caleb Light-Wills
when will the other winners be made public?9:21AM Oct 11, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Benny Grimaudo
"The sponsor asked that Black Friday and the 1st place Marvel video both be made public. They have not said anything about the other submissions yet. I assume they want to wait until after Comic Con to release the others.
I would expect submissions to be viewable on Nov. 1"9:25AM Oct 11, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Benny Grimaudo
I got that E-mail from Caleb yesterday.9:26AM Oct 11, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Shelby Pritchard
Correct. Still pending official confirmation, obviously.9:33AM Oct 11, 2012
No Boddy
Given that Comic Con has come and gone I don't see why they are waiting until November. The best part of these comps, for those that don't make the winners list, is seeing all the entries.
9:16PM Oct 15, 2012
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Cooked Cat
what if we own all the rights, didnt use any DC materiel? own the music? can we/I have permission to post on Youtube?
Caleb Light-WillsDid you use LEGOs in your submission?
6:29PM Oct 01, 2012
Cooked Cat
@Caleb Light-Wills
no, I used clay.. oh, so that's why it failed... lol.6:33PM Oct 01, 2012
Cooked Cat
@Caleb Light-Wills
ok, so, unless LEGO says we can...6:33PM Oct 01, 2012
Cooked Cat
@Caleb Light-Wills
but, we can post a video that's a link to here?6:37PM Oct 01, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Cooked Cat
I think you can link to the video's page here on Tongal. But that's it. No posting the video anywhere else is allowed.8:27PM Oct 01, 2012
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Charles Bonnycastle
Well Congrats to everyone who entered, I also lost due to me rushing the film and not taking my time to make a proper film. Anyways to all of the people who lost I have this quote to say "Failure is the bridge to success and some day soon you will have crossed the bridge to make something amazing".
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Jack Campise
Why was the date when the winners will be announced changed from September 28th to October 1st?
Shelby Pritchard
I think the first date was the deadline for the judges to...um...judge. They now have their picks and those will be announced on the first.
6:19AM Sep 28, 2012
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Charles Bonnycastle
If I am one of the winners how will you be contacting me? Phone? email?
Shelby Pritchard
I'm sure the winners will be notified with an e-mail, but checking back here after the deadline would be a quick and easy way of finding out.
9:16AM Sep 27, 2012
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Timothy Weber
I acsadently posted my first submission that was removed to youtube.co befo reading you can't do that is that ok
Caleb Light-WillsPlease keep all submissions off of YouTube
1:21PM Sep 26, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Caleb Light-Wills
I'm guessing one of the big hang-ups is the Audiosocket license right? If we're ever eventually given permission to post the video publicly, we would need to re-acquire the proper rights for the audio tracks right? And/or use different music?12:19PM Sep 27, 2012
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Rajiv Persaud
After this contest is over can the original creator of the video put this on youtube
Caleb Light-WillsNo, you may not until given explicit permission to do so.
1:21PM Sep 26, 2012
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John Huang
Hello, just to know to those who did not win any price in this event, its free for us to post the video on youtube after the winners are announced right? I remenber this was indicated in the Questions and Answers.
Caleb Light-WillsPlease do not post your video anywhere until notified otherwise.
9:39AM Sep 17, 2012
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Charles Bonnycastle
@Caleb Sent you an email Caleb and I hope there is something you can do for me to help me out.
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Caleb Light-WillsTwo weeks from today
9:50AM Sep 14, 2012
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Caleb Light-Willssend me an email and we'll discuss caleb@tongal.com
9:46AM Sep 14, 2012
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Caleb Light-Wills Hi Everyone, we're currently experiencing an issue with the video converter. So long as you submitted your video by the deadline, we have it and are working to make it playable on the site.
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Charles Bonnycastle
enter the contest and I spent soo much time on it just to miss it by 27 seconds due to uploading it being slow
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Charles Bonnycastle
Hey I was uploading my video with 18 minutes left until the contest closed and then when it was nearly uploaded time ran out {by 27 seconds} and it said there was an error uploading. Is there anyway you can accept my film because of this error? I understand if you cant but I just really wanted to
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Morris Rhodes
Or do thank if its not 720p from the first upload you will not have a chance?
Shelby Pritchard
You should try your very best to get a 720p video uploaded. Since you are allowed up to 5 submissions, I suggest you begin the rendering on the higher-res, but keep the low-res uploaded. Then, if it makes it on the site in time, delete the first one, if not, you have a back-up.
6:41AM Sep 13, 2012
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Morris Rhodes
is it possible to turn in a 720 - 480 video to meet the dead line then turn in a 720p if you are chosen,
Taylor Armstrong
Are you having some sort of export/render issue at the higher res? Or did you work in the smaller resolution?
10:14AM Sep 12, 2012
Caleb Light-WillsThe video will appear pixelated, so it's best to upload the 720p version
11:06AM Sep 12, 2012
Morris Rhodes
@Taylor Armstrong
its just a matter of Render time and the Dead line.2:49PM Sep 12, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Morris Rhodes
What program are you rendering out of? Mine just took 15 minutes, full HD.8:41PM Sep 12, 2012
Morris Rhodes
@Taylor Armstrong
There's a lot of CGI Cinema4d/Daz3d, I did render some of it out at Standard Definition on a monitor set at 1680x1050 and did not see any pixelation, I guess because of the sharpness of GCI. Hopefully it will be look good enough for the first up load.12:09AM Sep 13, 2012
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Jack Campise
Is Freeplaymusic an acceptable source for music as long as I have the rights to the music?
Shelby Pritchard
I don't think so, not after looking at that mile-long legal contract. Try Audiosocket, it's great, free and already partnered with Tongal. Alternately you could give Incompetech.com a look.
7:14PM Sep 11, 2012
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Richard Colvin
This will be my first entry for Tongal, so I haven't gone through the submission process before. Do we need to upload anything other than the compressed movie file? Based on the requirements page, it looks like you only upload other project files if you win. Is that correct?
Shelby Pritchard
As far as I know, that is correct.
9:03AM Sep 11, 2012
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Jack Campise
My friend is composing a piece of music just for my entry. How to I credit him?
Caleb Light-Willsif you win you'll be prompted for credits do you can enter them there.
9:56AM Sep 08, 2012
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Jack Campise
Once my entry is finished and I enter it here, can I upload it on YouTube? Or is it restricted because it's been entered in the contest? Thanks!
Caleb Light-Willsyou may not upload your video to YouTube
9:55AM Sep 08, 2012
Jack Campise
@Caleb Light-Wills
After the winners are selected then can I put it on the web?11:27AM Sep 08, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Jack Campise
I don't think so, at least not on YouTube if that's what you mean. But you may link to the film hosted here at Tongal.1:01PM Sep 10, 2012
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Edgar Alvarez
Hi i was wondering if we are able of placing a watermark in the corner of my video as i have worked very hard on it and do not wish it to be stolen. Thank you
Caleb Light-WillsThat's fine, but should you win, you'll be asked to remove it for the final version.
12:05PM Sep 06, 2012
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Gabriel Ortiz
Once the contest is over, when can we submit our videos to Youtube?
Caleb Light-WillsThis is really at the sponsor's discretion.
12:05PM Sep 06, 2012
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Rob Walker
Hi, you mentioned on July 31st about WB perhaps donating some free music files. Has this happened? Does audiosocket provide similar soundscapes to the Batman scores?
Caleb Light-WillsI am sure you will find something quite good through Audiosocket
4:48PM Sep 05, 2012
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John Gleckler
"Video has not been entered in any previous contest or won an award." There is another contest I'd like to enter my video in, but that deadline isn't for three weeks after this one. Is that acceptable? It wouldn't be shown to the public until November, if at all.
Caleb Light-WillsSorry, but you may not submit the same video to a different competition.
4:47PM Sep 05, 2012
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Carl Ling
excuse me i dont understand the part where it says " create a 1-3 animated mini movie, can someone clear it up? heres the part that says that PHASE 1: VIDEO – Create a 1-3 Animated mini-movie using LEGO DC Universe Super Heroes Minifigures.
Javier Cabaas
Well, I´m sure they refer to minutes.
7:14AM Sep 04, 2012
Carl Ling
@Javier Cabaas
thanks man i apreciate it :)9:48AM Sep 04, 2012
Carl Ling
@Carl Ling
i just dont understand why tralor armstrong had to be so mean about it, he could've been a little more considerate.9:50AM Sep 04, 2012
Javier Cabaas
@Carl Ling
My surname is Cabanas but with the ´spanish n´. I guess Tongal does not have it available. :)2:41PM Sep 04, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Carl Ling
I didn't mean to be mean, but I can't believe you didn't realize it meant minutes. Seemed like an obnoxious question. I deleted my comment as I figured someone else would call shenanigans on you. Didn't want to double up.6:08PM Sep 05, 2012
Stopmotin Productions
@Taylor Armstrong
wow very professional of you taylor! (obvious sarcasm) here i thought this would be a place where we would not be degraded by other beings like us, but i guess thats not true, and yes carl's question was a bit obvious but i would never stoop down to a level as to insult someone.
9:11PM Sep 05, 2012
Stopmotin Productions
@Taylor Armstrong but i will stop with the negativism, because i choose to treat others the way i would loike to be treated. just a suggestion here taylor next time someone does something you may not like think twice before commenting on it.
9:13PM Sep 05, 2012
Carl Ling
@Stopmotin Productions
um thanks :) for sticking up for me! dont worry theres still some really good people on here, and you are one of them!9:16PM Sep 05, 2012
Carl Ling
@Taylor Armstrong
i was going to explain that they never said teh word min or minute, or that i would have nothing to gain by making a shenanigan, but im not going to cause it seems your comment got doubled up.9:18PM Sep 05, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Carl Ling
Just for the record, I never "stooped" to any "level". Here are the facts: 1) In both the "BACKGROUND" and "OBJECTIVE" tabs on the Project's page, it says, among other things, "...a 1 to 3 minute video". BOTH of the first two pages of the project.10:11PM Sep 05, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Carl Ling
Fact #2) Carl Ling, a profile with no links, about info, or profile picture (which are often attributes of people who just like to troll and annoy residents of a community) asked a seemingly facetious question, about what a "1 to 3 video" means.10:12PM Sep 05, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Carl Ling
Given the facts, I made the assumption that he was being a troll, and called it as such. In hindsight, I figured it'd just cause a flamewar, like this, and deleted my comment. People make mistakes. Carl's was not reading all the info on a contest he's entering. Mine was calling him out.10:15PM Sep 05, 2012
Carl Ling
@Taylor Armstrong
but if i tell you to 1-3 a video you would be confused as i and it seems like alot of people dont have a profile picture and also have no links. but i understand your viewpoint and im not mad at you, i am very sorry for inadvertently starting a flame war.10:43PM Sep 05, 2012
Carl Ling
@Taylor Armstrong
and i did read the info , but because this is a contest i had to make sure what everything means so i can give most to the people im making videos for, so if something seems to have not enough explanation i need to be sure of what they want10:46PM Sep 05, 2012
Taylor Armstrong
@Carl Ling
Fair enough. Truce.2:28AM Sep 06, 2012
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Gabriel Ortiz
Is it better if we use characters that LEGO has officially made(like Superman or Batman).I'm going to use Green Arrow and Flash and I'm not sure if that will affect the outcome of the video.
Shelby Pritchard
I think they would rather those figures that they can directly market, (Superman, WW, and Bats.) although there is nothing preventing you from using other figures.
8:23PM Sep 03, 2012
Gabriel Ortiz
@Shelby Pritchard
Thanks!3:38PM Sep 04, 2012
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John Huang
Hello, just a question, is mpeg files available for submission? also, when can I submit the video, is now open to upload, sorry for the questions, I am new here. thanks
Caleb Light-WillsYou may submit your video in mpeg format.
8:53AM Aug 31, 2012
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Carl Ling
hey whats up , can i use snippets from lego city music that i'm sure would fit in to this project, oh and do we have to buy our own music from audiosocket if we do will we get compensation?
Caleb Light-WillsThe music from Audiosocket if provided to you for free as part of this project.
4:37PM Aug 29, 2012
Nathan Ambriz
@Caleb Light-Wills
does that mean the music will be free cause of project????7:35PM Aug 29, 2012
Carl Ling
@Caleb Light-Wills
cool beanz bro, so we can just download reprecusion free or do i need a special code to give them?8:49PM Aug 29, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Carl Ling
Please read through the "Music" section on the details page and follow the instructions listed there.8:53AM Aug 31, 2012
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Caleb Light-Willsthat should be fine.
12:34PM Aug 27, 2012
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Mr. ?
what batman movie/series can I use soundtrack from? (ex. animated series, brave and bold, etc.)
Caleb Light-Willsnone, please use music from Audiosocket, thanks!
2:08PM Aug 26, 2012
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Nathan Ambriz
can the joker shoot a rpg at the batmobile /tumbler if this ok it will only be the batmobile and not any ohter thing i hope its not too violent
Caleb Light-WillsYou'll have to make a judgement call here
2:07PM Aug 26, 2012
Nathan Ambriz
@Caleb Light-Wills
well im going to sound like i dont know anything but what does that mean???7:43PM Aug 26, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Nathan Ambriz
You decide. You "Cast the Judgement" on this. You "Make the judgment call." ;)
I'd say it's fine, but that's me, not TLG.8:46PM Aug 26, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Shelby Pritchard
That's right. It means that the decision is up to you, or, at your discretion.9:10AM Aug 27, 2012
No Boddy
You could always soften the violence like the Batman TV show, with POW ZAP BAM style captions.
5:41PM Aug 28, 2012
Nathan Ambriz
@Caleb Light-Wills
if we violate one of the rules like the violence one will tongal message me??7:32PM Aug 29, 2012
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Nathan Ambriz
Can we use MOCS like the artifexcreations Dark Knight Tumbler with Batpod????
Caleb Light-WillsMOCs are totally acceptable.
6:25PM Aug 22, 2012
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John Gleckler
Are the characters used restricted to just DC heroes and villains? Can I use other LEGO figures as background citizens? Generic, of course--police officers, workers, etc?
Caleb Light-WillsYes, you may.
11:56AM Aug 20, 2012
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Carl Ling
imma have my characters talk, so are we restricted to the classic lego mumbling like on the lego city projects?
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Taylor Armstrong
Probably one that pertains to your story.....? As a serious suggestion though, I made my own set pieces for my Marvel submission. Cost a little bit of cash, but I'm trying to do as much in-camera as possible. Looks much nicer, in my opinion.
2:45AM Aug 23, 2012
Mr. ?
@Taylor Armstrong
thanx12:22PM Aug 26, 2012
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Jerry Lynn
If we enter two eligible videos can we get two kids get in free to legoland with two paying adults?
Caleb Light-WillsHi Jerry, sorry, only one coupon per submitter.
11:57AM Aug 20, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
How much is unadvisable/forbidden to share small pieces of work in progress with friends on facebook/youtube?
Caleb Light-WillsCompletely and totally unadvisable :)
11:16AM Aug 16, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Caleb Light-Wills
..as I thought! :-) thanks!11:32AM Aug 16, 2012
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Caleb Light-Wills Hi guys, just to clarify: drawing inspiration from and/or creating something inline with an existing piece of content from within the DC universe is fine, but using actual actor's voices, musical scores, shots, etc. directly from the film/show etc. should be avoided. Thanks.
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Jam Pot
Also, am I allowed to use music from The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises?
Caleb Light-WillsIt's best not to as it may limit the usability of the video.
11:29AM Aug 13, 2012
Richard Colvin
Yikes - I was planning to use part of The Dark Knight soundtrack as well!Does anyone have recommendations for finding similar music that's royalty/license free (and preferably cost free)?
10:12PM Aug 14, 2012
Gabriel Ortiz
@Richard Colvin
Freeplaymusic.com is a great (and free) source for musical scores and the website has a great search engine, too.2:53PM Aug 18, 2012
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Jam Pot
I have a load of DC figures that I created myself using decals from a friend. Am I allowed to use them, even though they aren't LEGO's official DC minifigures? If you want me to post a link to the decals, that's fine.
Caleb Light-WillsYou can use the figures.
11:29AM Aug 13, 2012
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Rajiv Persaud
Can I use some sound effects from IMovie or do I have to create my own sound effects?
Caleb Light-Willssure!
5:47PM Aug 10, 2012
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Rajiv Persaud
Do you have to use one of the Lego dc superheroes sets in the project because I am using mostly my own creation stuff?
By the way I am using the batman and cat woman minifigures
Caleb Light-WillsI think you're good as long as the figures are in there.
2:50PM Aug 06, 2012
Rajiv Persaud
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks5:14PM Aug 06, 2012
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Caleb Light-Willsyes
8:38AM Aug 06, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Caleb Light-Wills
thank you! waiting for it!8:46AM Aug 06, 2012
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Caleb Light-WillsYes, of course.
8:41AM Aug 05, 2012
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Forrest Whaley
I used The Older Versions Of Batman Minifigures Bet You Diddnt Suspect I Would Be On Here
Nicholas McVay
Hi forrest.
11:00PM Aug 04, 2012
Marcus Phoon
u can't use the older versions.
7:11AM Aug 07, 2012
Caleb Light-Willsyou can use the older versions
5:47PM Aug 10, 2012
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Caleb Light-Willsyes
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Nathan Ambriz
For the fighting in the dc video can it be like the arkham city/asylum style of fight or is it to violent????.And also can we use voices from the videogames ,movies like for example:mark hamill's joker laugh???.
Caleb Light-WillsThat's too violent as it's rated T for teen. It should be more like E.
5:48PM Aug 10, 2012
Nathan Ambriz
@Caleb Light-Wills
ok but can we use the voices from movies,games, like for example mark hamills joker's laugh???8:37PM Aug 10, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Nathan Ambriz
You should probably refrain from using voices directly from a game / movie11:58AM Aug 20, 2012
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No Boddy
Before I spend the time editing the sound scape I though it prudent to ask if audio from http://www.freesound .org is acceptable to use.
Freesound: collaborative database of creative-commons licensed sound for musicians and sound lovers. Have you freed your sound today?
Caleb Light-Willsyes
2:04PM Aug 01, 2012
No Boddy
@Caleb Light-Wills
Cool, thanks.11:26PM Aug 01, 2012
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Jake Carlson
I know the overview says to use mini figures, however I've been planning to use the Power Up Lego Batman figures. Is this okay?
http://shop.lego.com /en-US/Batman-4526With his all-new powered-up suit, LEGO® Batman™ uses his detective skills to track down his arch enemy, The Joker™. Combine the swords to make a larger sword! Then power-up Batman’s lightning-fast martial arts abilities to put The Clown Prince of Crime back behind bars where he belongs!
- Features buildable LEGO® Batman™ with a powered-up suit and 2 swords
- Customize your model using the flexible building system!
- Combine the swords!
- Build bigger figures with the exclusive high friction joints!
- Combine with 4528 LEGO Green Lantern™ for an even bigger Batman™ Find out more
- Collect all of the LEGO DC Universe characters: 4527 LEGOThe Joker™ and 4528 LEGO Green Lantern™ li>
- Stands over 8” (20cm) tall
Caleb Light-WillsYes, that's fine
2:39PM Jul 31, 2012
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Caleb Light-WillsYes, but they shouldn't draw blood, etc.
9:20AM Jul 31, 2012
Ethan Olson
@Caleb Light-Wills
Can Joker use his Bang!-flag gun?4:12PM Aug 01, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Ethan Olson
yes4:23PM Aug 01, 2012
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James Bond
I was surprised with the amount of response from my last question and I am thankful for everyones comments. I now have a new question 'can members of the uk enter this contest' also 'is their any age limit to enter' this may be seen as a silly question however but I am new to this site.
Caleb Light-WillsThe project is open to residents of the UK and anyone over the age of 13
8:37AM Jul 31, 2012
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Caleb Light-Willssure
8:37AM Jul 31, 2012
Nate Kling
@Caleb Light-Wills
Many thanks, I just wasn't sure because they're not the exact same as the ones they sell now a days.11:27AM Jul 31, 2012
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Ethan Olson
So because we are able to use any music withing the DC universe, how would I legally obtain this music without owning much DC media? I don't really want to pirate anything, so how would I do it?
Caleb Light-WillsThis is really an option for people who own the music already. We'll look into whether WB can provide some music files.
8:36AM Jul 31, 2012
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Nathan Ambriz
Ok for the dc contest the characters can speak, you can use any song within the dc universe and the i can use the fighting like the batman videogame right?? if there's anythung wrong in this list please tell me
Caleb Light-WillsYes to all three of these. The fighting cannot be too violent.
8:36AM Jul 31, 2012
Nathan Ambriz
@Caleb Light-Wills
do you think that the arkham city/asylum fighting style is too violent?? because i may use that1:56PM Aug 01, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Nathan Ambriz
Yes, it is too violent as it's rated T for teen.11:59AM Aug 20, 2012
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Cooked Cat
with regard the story, can it be a simple as batman chases (said villain - in a non official(yet still made of lego) car)? And, is explosions and crashes allowed? And can we use the city theme cars and modular buildings?
Caleb Light-WillsDefinitely – simple is often best. And modular buildings are 100% acceptable.
8:34AM Jul 31, 2012
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Cooked Cat
does the whole world have to be only lego, or can we supplement it with cloth for trench coats and stuff? and, if batman was to drive the bat-mobile, does it have to be the official one? or can it be a MOC?
Shelby Pritchard
Make as much Lego as you can, and avoid stuff (Like trench coats) that they don't sell. This will be a marketing video, so they probably don't want other things in it. As to the Batmobile, they would rather the official 2012 one, and probably won't like a MOC very much. (Since they can't market it.)
7:00AM Jul 29, 2012
Caleb Light-WillsThe majority of elements should be made out of LEGO, however, if there is a set piece that needs the help of some non-LEGO material like cloth, that is OK. Also, MOCs are definitely ok!
8:34AM Jul 31, 2012
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Kyle Bingham
Can you use other lego sets than the DC Super Heroes Sets?
Caleb Light-WillsYes, please feel free to use other LEGO sets like CITY, Castle, Space, etc., however, no other licensed lines can be included (such as Star Wars, Marvel Super Heroes, or Lord of the Rings).
8:33AM Jul 31, 2012
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Stopmotin Productions
can the minifigs talk like in one liners like "im the batman" or "your fired!"
Caleb Light-WillsYes, definitely.
8:33AM Jul 31, 2012
Stopmotin Productions
@Caleb Light-Wills
realy awesome so they can also do monolouges?4:17PM Aug 03, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Stopmotin Productions
sure!11:59AM Aug 20, 2012
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No Boddy
Is the 3 minute (180 second) limit all inclusive? Do my opening titles and disclaimers/closing titles need to be within that time? An extra 10 seconds in stop motion is a long time.
Caleb Light-Willsit is inclusive
8:59AM Jul 27, 2012
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Caleb Light-WillsNo, you may only use superheroes from the DC Universe in this project.
3:43PM Jul 25, 2012
Pr. Paradox
sorry I did not see the marvel contest
3:44PM Jul 25, 2012
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Caleb Light-WillsCharacters may have guns, but they never fire them, they hit the bad guys with them.
8:20AM Jul 25, 2012
Will Martinko
@Caleb Light-Wills
Does that mean we can't use the laser gun on the robot officially made by Lego?9:49AM Jul 25, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Will Martinko
Yes, you can9:53AM Jul 25, 2012
Nicholas McVay
@Caleb Light-Wills
What about Lex Luthor's Laser gun from the exclusive figure?2:49PM Jul 25, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Nicholas McVay
Yes, you can3:01PM Jul 25, 2012
Nicholas McVay
@Caleb Light-Wills
But can he shoot it?3:53AM Jul 26, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Nicholas McVay
Yes, I'm sure the he can shoot it. Lego had that in the official video game, so obviously they don't have a problem with it.11:21AM Jul 26, 2012
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Nicholas McVay
Can we use 15 fps or does it have to be something like 24 or 25 fps?
Caleb Light-Wills24 fps is preferred
7:47PM Jul 21, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
Does Lego prefer a stand-alone story, or something that is understandable stand-alone, but opens the door to a series of animations...?
Caleb Light-WillsYou could take it either way, just depends on what will make the best video!
8:20AM Jul 25, 2012
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James Bond
I am going to make a Batman Vid and would like to know if I can use the 60's 'Batman theme.
This question can be open towards anyone who is thinking of using a superhero theme for their submission or should we create our own ?Shelby Pritchard
You can't use the music unless you get written permission. And there isn't much a chance of that.
7:35PM Jul 16, 2012
Caleb Light-Willsanything within the DC Universe for the DC contest is up for grabs.
4:29PM Jul 17, 2012
Shelby Pritchard
@Caleb Light-Wills
"...Such as music provided by a third-party music provider, you must obtain full written license and consent from the owner of such third party materials"
I think this includes DC music. Where did you see that we could use any of the music? I'd sure use some if I could.6:36PM Jul 17, 2012
Caleb Light-WillsI reached out to LEGO about this question specifically because it's an interesting one. They informed me that so long as it's from inside of the DC universe it's fair game.
6:40PM Jul 17, 2012
Humberto Kam
@Caleb Light-Wills
And just because I'm having to pinch myself to believe it, you mean I can use the superman theme music composed by John Williams for the 70's film? Or the score of any DC film? Does this apply to the marvel one as well? Wow, that's awesome...7:37AM Jul 18, 2012
Ethan Olson
@Caleb Light-Wills
So by "inside the DC universe" do you mean from the DC Universe game, or just anything owned by DC? Also, how would you get music like that?9:16AM Jul 18, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Humberto Kam
Hard to believe, but apparently yes.9:29AM Jul 18, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Ethan Olson
Anything owned by DC.9:30AM Jul 18, 2012
Will Martinko
@Caleb Light-Wills
Isn't it owned by Warner Bros. Records?7:54AM Jul 27, 2012
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Jordan Harris
Just to clarify, as with the Monster Fighters and LEGO City Mini Movie contests, we're allowed to use any form of animation, including stop-motion, CGI, or hand-drawn, for both this and the Marvel contest, correct?
Paolo Scippo
this is an interesting question i'd like to pose too, because referring to the "golden brick" it is mentioned stop motion, but i think the video can be made in any form of animation... so, just waiting for an answer :-)
9:09AM Jul 13, 2012
Jordan Harris
@Paolo Scippo
Yeah, fingers crossed. I'd love to make a CGI video for this.1:47PM Jul 13, 2012
James DeJulioany type of animation is acceptable!
2:06PM Jul 13, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@James DeJulio
Yes, it seems clear that any type of animation is acceptable :-) But it sounds like a contraddiction:
"“Golden Brickie” for Best LEGO Stop Motion Film"2:35PM Jul 13, 2012
James DeJulio@Paolo Scippo
D'oh! We'll change that one5:52PM Jul 13, 2012
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Joseph Robba
Is there any kind of reimbursement for Lego purchases...obviously after you submit? Just seems like this could get expensive just to create an entry.
Caleb Light-WillsI'm afraid not.
10:03AM Jul 16, 2012
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Shelby Pritchard
No Marvel or any other licensed theme for sure. Really, it'll be an ad for LEGO, so try to keep to modern sets, as they can then use the video to market and sell them. Older generic sets would probably be fine though. (Police cars, trucks, buildings, ect.)
7:19PM Jul 14, 2012
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Humberto Kam
Can characters speak? Can you tell stories fro the comic books or does it have to be an original plot?
Caleb Light-WillsThis just in: yes, the characters can speak, and the plotline can be from either the comic books, or an original plotline.
10:03AM Jul 16, 2012
Humberto Kam
@Caleb Light-Wills
thanks! I'm sorry, but should have asked. Does this apply to both the Marvel contest as well?1:46PM Jul 16, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Humberto Kam
Yes, it does.2:27PM Jul 16, 2012
A: You can submit up to 5 submissions
Q: When is the Video submission deadline
A: September 14, 2012 9:00AM
Q: What is the repost threshold for this phase?
A: If there are less than 100 submissions, the phase may be extended for 0 days at the sponsor’s discretion.
Q: Are Wildcard submissions permitted in this Video round?
A: No
Q: When can I share/post videos elsewhere?
A: Sharing videos in this contest is not permitted.
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