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Zach Boivin
Can we upload our videos to our own channels now? It's been 90 days.
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Kim Smith
I still want to know if we are allowed to post our video on our YouTube channel. :)
10:30AM Jun 27, 2012
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Kim Smith
We will watch and comment on the winning videos this week. Looking forward to seeing all of them.
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Kim Smith
Are we able to post our video on our YouTube channel now and make it public to everyone?
Paolo Scippo
i was going to post the same question :-)
7:04AM Jun 26, 2012
Kim Smith
@Paolo Scippo
Great minds think alike. :)7:15AM Jun 26, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Kim Smith
ahahahahaha!12:20AM Jun 27, 2012
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Sam Lawlace
Great videos, y'all! It was fun! Zack, that was amazing!
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BuilderBrother John
Yes, congrats to all, and especially to Zack Boivin. All the videos were great!
11:07AM Jun 25, 2012
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Kim Smith
I wonder how many people are watching this screen right now hehe. :D
Paolo Scippo
Refresh refresh refresh! :-))))
10:49AM Jun 25, 2012
Kim Smith
@Paolo Scippo
Hahaha, exactly!!! :-)))))10:50AM Jun 25, 2012
Kim Smith
@Kim Smith
Congrats Paolo and John!! :D11:02AM Jun 25, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Kim Smith
Thank you!!!11:04AM Jun 25, 2012
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BuilderBrother John
Good luck to everyone that entered! Hope you all had as much fun making your videos as we had making ours!
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Paolo Scippo
So many wildcards! Good luck to everyone! :-) (cannot wait until 25!! :-) )
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Zach Boivin
The goal is to make a 60 to 90 second stop motion film, but it may not exceed 120 seconds? can I make a 120 second film?
Caleb Light-WillsAbsolutely!
1:24PM Jun 05, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
About music: besides Audiosocket, can we use royalty free music from other websites, or it's not recommended?
Caleb Light-Willsyou may, so long as you obtain clearence
5:11PM May 28, 2012
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Eric Nelson
I asked before but got no response...
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Brandon Lowe
Where can we find the "kits" for the different categories?
Caleb Light-Willshttp://city.lego.com /en-US/Products/Defa ult.aspx
3:33PM May 12, 2012
Brandon Lowe
Thanks
4:16PM May 12, 2012
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Gail Connolly
Where can we find the "Lego City Skyline" image? Thanks :)
Caleb Light-WillsHi Gail, you can find the "City Skyline" in the "assets" tab on the left-hand side of this page.
8:51AM May 09, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
Asset files include city backgrounds like Photo_bg_1 3 4.jpg, is it possible to have them in hi-res? (now they are 640x453)
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Maxwell Bottner
How come there are only five pitches chosen? Weren't there originally seven?
Caleb Light-WillsThere were always five pitch winners and seven video winners. Two of the video spots are reserved for Wildcards, i.e., people who did not participate or win in the Pitch phase, who still want to create a video.
1:57PM May 07, 2012
Maxwell Bottner
@Caleb Light-Wills
Oh, okay. Thank you for clearing up the confusion.2:18PM May 07, 2012
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Paul Beverly Iii
So the video phase is in...why cant we see the submisions now? Some of us apparently had good ideas, and we're curious as to know what those other ideas were. Also, why are the winning subs private? I'm sure everyone would like to see those in particular.
Caleb Light-WillsAll Pitch submissions are kept private until the video phase closes in order to prevent information cascades.
12:13PM May 07, 2012
Eric Nelson
@Caleb Light-Wills
What exactly is an information cascade?4:45AM May 13, 2012
Eric Nelson
4:45AM May 13, 2012
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Eric Nelson
Will production kits be made available for those wanting to submit wildcard videos?
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Caleb Light-Wills Winners will be announced at 10am PST today, thanks!
Caleb Light-WillsHey guys, we're experiencing an issue at the moment. I know you've all been waiting very patiently for winners, but it may take a short while longer.
9:58AM May 07, 2012
Ethan Olson
@Caleb Light-Wills
D; Calm down... *Deep breath*10:00AM May 07, 2012
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David Gardner
Are the winners of the pitch phase going to be announced or is there another 14 day extension?
Caleb Light-WillsNope, they'll be announced today.
9:59AM May 07, 2012
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Unknown Media
Why was the Pitch submission deadline changed to May 21st?
Unknown Media
..and also it shows us as having 0 submissions now.. Were those removed or just not showing up?
9:33AM May 07, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Unknown Media
Looking into this now...9:58AM May 07, 2012
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Oliver Rosendal
With the time running past 6 pm here in Denmark, I'm still wondering. Is it American og European time? :)
Ethan Olson
I was wondering that too. I'm in the Pacific Time Zone, and it's already almost 9:30.
9:20AM May 07, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Mighty Wanderer
so I'm not the only one hitting F5 :-D9:21AM May 07, 2012
Caleb Light-WillsApologies! Winners will be announced shortly!
9:25AM May 07, 2012
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Kab Productions
I read on Tongal's payment t's & c's, and it said that all prize money can only be given out after the competition has ended, and on the first of the month.
If we win the pitch phase, will we get the $500 in time to use as funds for the video stage? Caleb Light-WillsGenerally speaking, Tongal payments are issued on the first of the month, but we try to pay out Pitch winners as fast as possible for this exact reason...so that the money can be put toward the video.
9:05AM May 01, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
I don't get it... how did the number of pitches submitted reach 130? it ended with 129 pitches.
Caleb Light-WillsThere was a technical error that caused one of the pitches not to come through completely...it was recently addressed.
2:09PM Apr 30, 2012
Brandon Lowe
nice
2:13PM Apr 30, 2012
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Paul Beverly Iii
Why cant we see the subscriptions now? We can't add anymore, right?
Caleb Light-WillsBecause we are in the evaluation phase. The "Add" button will appear once again when we enter into the video phase.
10:58AM Apr 30, 2012
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Ruthie Gilmore
I just came across this contest today, and am not able to submit a pitch in time. Can I still fully participate in this video contest? - Thanks
Caleb Light-WillsYes, you can still submit a video...
10:24AM Apr 30, 2012
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Ethan Olson
I have two quesitons:
1. Is the $500 able to be used for a new camera/animation program/etc.?
2. If my pitch is selected, will I be able to post the completed video on my YouTube channel?
Thanks! Caleb Light-WillsYou may use the production budget however you like. With respect to posting your video, you'll have to get approval from LEGO once it has been completed.
6:43PM Apr 29, 2012
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Wilson Poon
Why was the pitch phase winner's announcement extended?
Cooper Jacklich
Nooooo!!! I was so excited for monday! gguess we're just going to have to wait it out?
6:46PM Apr 26, 2012
David Thoits
My guess is that maybe they weren't expecting quite this many pitches, and once they got started on judging, realized that they would need a bit more time. Whatever the case, I'm still looking forward to the results!
11:35PM Apr 26, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@David Thoits
Hey guys, there are a lot of really excellent pitches for this project and LEGO wants to make sure they pick the best ones, hence the extension.9:38AM Apr 27, 2012
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Paul Beverly Iii
Is the $500 and lego set for keeps if we get that far?
Caleb Light-WillsIt sure is!
9:24AM Apr 24, 2012
Paul Beverly Iii
@Caleb Light-Wills
AWSOME!10:20AM Apr 30, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
just in time :-))
9:34AM Apr 23, 2012
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Ethan Olson
I'm pretty sure it's April 30. Check where it says BEING EVALUATED.
9:01AM Apr 23, 2012
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Tasha Louie
Can we use live action elements? For example: kids playing with legos, or the lego squad car smashing into the leg of a chair...
Caleb Light-WillsYes, definitely
9:51PM Apr 22, 2012
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Sem Brys
I uploaded a video for my submission but it only plays 17 seconds, while it is 1:02 seconds long. The timebar shows the exact lenght, but it never plays beyond 00:17 seconds... Did I do something wrong?
Caleb Light-WillsThe full video plays for me. It may have something to do you with your local internet connection
4:15PM Apr 22, 2012
Sem Brys
@Caleb Light-Wills
Ok, thank you1:33AM Apr 23, 2012
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Paul Hollingsworth
How can I upload more than one page of storyboards?
Caleb Light-WillsYou must combine the images into a single document, like a PDF, then upload that document.
3:30PM Apr 22, 2012
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Maxwell Bottner
Does the "links to your previous video works" have to be videos that relate to the contest? Or is it just whatever film we've done before this?
Caleb Light-WillsWhatever films you have done before
1:47PM Apr 22, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
according to the link you gave me a long time ago: http://city.lego.com /en-us/Products/Garb age+Truck/4432.aspx# 4431
there is a category "harbour" (harbor), can I include those sets in my movie and pitch? And what about the category: "Airport"? can I use that as well?LEGO City is busy. The police are looking for thieves, the fire brigade is on the move, the ambulance is off on rescue, the cargo train is fully loaded, and in the Airport the passenger plane is ready to take off. Discover LEGO City and all people in it on the LEGO City site. -
Kab Productions
Will our pitches be judged on our previous video work? My only work is quite shaky because I don't have a tripod for my camera. I don't currently have the funds for a tripod, and was planning on using the pitch phase funds to get a tripod for my video submission, if I won the pitch phase.
Kab Productions
I know I can do better if I am able to have a more steady camera, but am unable to show this yet. Just wondering how much our submissions are judged on our previous work.
7:37AM Apr 22, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Kieren Barnett
Previous work is definitely taken into consideration, but the strength of your pitch is taken into consideration as well, so concentrate on making it the best you possibly can.12:10PM Apr 22, 2012
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BuilderBrother John
Have you successfully received both of my pitches?
Caleb Light-Willsyes, both have been received.
12:16AM Apr 22, 2012
BuilderBrother John
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks. My computer was acting up, so I couldn't tell if they were received or not.9:06AM Apr 22, 2012
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Maxwell Bottner
So does every single building have to be a specific LEGO City set? Can I use generic buildings in the background? Feedback would be helpful.
Caleb Light-WillsThe focus of this project is on LEGO City, so you should stick with that as much as possible.
12:17AM Apr 22, 2012
Maxwell Bottner
@Caleb Light-Wills
No, I know that, but I mean can I even USE buildings that I built myself in the background? The main focus will obviously be the Lego City buildings, but I want to know if I can just have generic storefronts in the background.8:21AM Apr 22, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Maxwell Bottner
Yes1:56PM Apr 22, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
51 pitches submitted so far :(... that makes my chances a little harder... oh well, I guess we'll see in 3 days
Brandon Lowe
53....
9:46PM Apr 19, 2012
David Pickett
Where do you see that number?
10:34PM Apr 21, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@David Pickett
now there is 72... :( If you click on the tab thing that says "Projects" (which is next to "My tongal" at the top of the page) you can see all of the pitches submitted on the bottom right corner of the project "Lego City Stop Motion Project"12:44PM Apr 22, 2012
David Pickett
@Brandon Lowe
Thanks! They want a minimum of 100 pitches (otherwise they extend the lenth of the pitch phase), so don't get worried by that number going up (until it's over 100).5:09PM Apr 22, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@David Pickett
Actually, if you go to the "requirements" tab and scroll down to number 10, it says, "Minimum 50 Pitches, or the contest will repost for 14 days."9:10PM Apr 22, 2012
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BuilderBrother John
In the objectives section of the overview, it says "The focus should be mostly on Police and Fire when doing a mixed theme execution. " Is Forest Police and Forest Fire considered part of Police and Fire?
Caleb Light-WillsYes.
11:20AM Apr 19, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
I have a problem with LEGO mining, it's not included in the major themes, and i can't find it in the products page of LEGO website, but in the assets there are pics of mine workers, to be more specific in my pitch story i would like to use the products: 4201 and 4204.
Do i have to rule them out? Caleb Light-WillsYou can save the idea for future projects, but mining is out for this one I'm afraid.
4:03PM Apr 18, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Caleb Light-Wills
that's fine, i can rearrange the idea using the workers included in 4434 Tipper Truck from Great Vehicle :-)4:06PM Apr 18, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Caleb Light-Wills
i'm sorry to annoy :-) but i'm afraid to put elements taken from the assets that can't be used (other example: 4428, it will be sold from september 2012). Could you tell me which is the actual reference for the Lego sets? the product page from Lego website? :-)4:31PM Apr 18, 2012
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BuilderBrother John
Can we have a typed slogan at the end of our film?
Caleb Light-WillsDefinitely
10:18AM Apr 18, 2012
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BuilderBrother John
Should our film have a title, or should it simply show the LEGO city logo?
Caleb Light-WillsYour video may have a title, but it is not required.
9:23PM Apr 16, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
What is the category "great vehicles" for? is is for the new truck stuff, like the garbage truck and the dump truck?
Caleb Light-WillsYou can check out the full line here: http://city.lego.com /en-us/Products/Garb age+Truck/4432.aspx# 4431
9:23PM Apr 16, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Caleb Light-Wills
That's Awesome and so helpful! Thanks!10:16PM Apr 16, 2012
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Jacob Brandman
Is everything that is included in the asset pictures included in the package that you will receive after winning a pitch? For example the roads, the city buildings, and trains.
Caleb Light-WillsIt depends on which set you are pitching for, but yes, they will be comprehensive.
9:34AM Apr 16, 2012
Jacob Brandman
@Caleb Light-Wills
ok thank you, i have a part in my project where they are walking out side in the forest. Would the back drop for the "wilderness" be provided or would I have to use the green bricks for grass?10:57AM Apr 16, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Jacob Brandman
There are a couple of skylines available under the assets tab, do either of those work for what you're trying to create?11:32AM Apr 16, 2012
Jacob Brandman
@Caleb Light-Wills
Well i would need the outer space skyline that is behind the space shuttle, the all dirt terrain in the 4433_prod_cat photo, the background in the 4439_prod_cat photo, and the 4427_prod_cat photo in the assets that were given.3:19PM Apr 16, 2012
Jacob Brandman
@Caleb Light-Wills
Also with the skylines provided would i be able to edit with Photoshop to fit what I need in the background?3:21PM Apr 16, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Jacob Brandman
We can definitely get you the space skyline, but since the others are for mining, which is not part of this project, they will not be provided. Also, you will be able to edit the bg in photoshop to suit your needs.9:22PM Apr 16, 2012
Jacob Brandman
@Caleb Light-Wills
Ok I should be able to work with that. Thank you very much9:22AM Apr 17, 2012
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yes, you may.
9:05PM Apr 15, 2012
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Nathan Stougard
does my video have to have all the sets from the theme I'm using?
Caleb Light-WillsWhile it would be ideal, it's certainly not required.
9:04PM Apr 15, 2012
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Amr Elshamy
where can i get LEGO product kit to start play with stop motion ?
did you will send it to us ?
http://youtu.be/oRBG JBuMPTkClay Stop Motion | Short Film "El Kebeer Feeh Elly Akbar Menno"
Stop Motion | Short Film by Amr Elshamy فيلم تحريك صلصال اخراج وتنفيذ عمرو الشامي HotAmR ® Media Solutions. Facebook : https://www.facebook .com/hotamrmedia T... -
Nathan Stougard
can you have just a solid color back drop instead of the lego city one?
Caleb Light-WillsSure
7:06PM Apr 14, 2012
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Lyuben D
Can I get product kit for the 2 lego (monsters & city projects)'are they available ?
What should I do to get them?
Caleb Light-WillsHi Lyuben! They will be made available at a later date, once the video phase opens.
9:53AM Apr 12, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
Curious Question: How Many Pitches Have Been Submitted So Far?
Caleb Light-WillsYou can actually see this if you look at the main project list http://tongal.com/pr ojects in the lower right hand corner on the project image.
9:13AM Apr 12, 2012
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BuilderBrother John
Seeing that there are so few Lego sets with buildings in them, can I build some of my own Lego buildings to go along with the sets? Or can I slightly modify the sets that I use? Does every prop have to be a Lego set? Also, do I have to use only Lego sets that are being sold by Lego right now? Help!
Caleb Light-WillsHi John! The idea is to highlight the 2012 LEGO City products. You can add older products or buildings you made as long as the story focuses on the new LEGO City models and they are featured in the video.
4:47PM Apr 11, 2012
BuilderBrother John
@Caleb Light-Wills
Thanks!6:11PM Apr 11, 2012
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Kab Productions
Can I make some custom props to use in the film, as long as I highlight the importance of one of the 2012 lego city sets?
James DeJuliosure
9:08PM Apr 10, 2012
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Paul Beverly Iii
What kind of music can we use? There aren't rules on that are there? I mean I would assume no rock or crazy stuff.
Brandon Lowe
Well, it doesn't really say what kind of music but it does say that it can't be copyrighted, unless you get documents from the producer giving you the right to use it.
5:28PM Apr 09, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Brandon Lowe
More details on the music will be added once the project moves into the video phase.5:39PM Apr 09, 2012
Zach Boivin
You can use royalty free music.
6:32PM Apr 09, 2012
Paul Beverly Iii
@Brandon Lowe
So like, I can't use the song "Bad Boys"? And whats royalty free music? And how do I get that?6:39PM Apr 09, 2012
Zach Boivin
@Paul Beverly Iii
free royalty free music only if credit is given... incompetech.com8:25PM Apr 09, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Paul Beverly Iii
yeah, you cant use that song unless you got a document that says they give you permission to use it. I think they also want music with no words, like their movies: http://city.us.lego. com/en-US/Movies/Def ault.aspx#Crooks+Eve rywhere10:34PM Apr 09, 2012
James DeJulioWe'll provide you guys to a library of cleared tracks via audiosocket soon--sit tight!
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Zach Boivin
Characters may have guns, but they never fire them, they hit the bad guys with them. Can we use brickarms?
Paul Beverly Iii
What? Can't fire their guns, but can hit the bad guys with them? Are you serious? That takes half the fun out!
5:11PM Apr 09, 2012
Stopmotin Productions
@Paul Beverly Iii
acually i think its funny and more creative6:59PM Apr 09, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
Did you find out about what to do for mumbling and characters saying "Hey!!!"? Do we do our own recordings or can we get a sample of LEGO audio?
Caleb Light-WillsStill looking into it...
8:40AM Apr 09, 2012
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Caleb Light-WillsAll the products for the theme you are pitching.
12:03PM Apr 08, 2012
Michael Crocker
@Caleb Light-Wills
cool, thanks :) Just out of curiosity, how do you know?4:24PM Apr 09, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Michael Crocker
We know which theme you are pitching for because there is a drop-down menu for you to select from.4:37PM Apr 09, 2012
BuilderBrother John
@Caleb Light-Wills
What happens if you plan on covering several themes in your project pitch? Like if you had a story with both a fire truck and police car?4:36PM Apr 11, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@John BuilderBrother
You should indicate "combination" as your theme in the drop down menu.4:41PM Apr 11, 2012
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Kovacs Robert
The pitch should be text? Because I drew a storyboard, as seen in this video (at 1:40): http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=TC3ZQTdeC 4o
The Making of the Red Brick Saga, Part 1
A look behind the scenes of "Red Brick Saga", a series of TV spots we created here at Paganomation for The LEGO Group in early 2011. Part 1 focuses on the pl... Caleb Light-Willsthere is an option to enter up to 500 characters of text, but if you would rather let your storyboard do the talking, just indicate that in the allotted space.
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Zach Boivin
You basically submit a rough script along with videos you've made in the past. (so they can see how good you are)
5:50AM Apr 07, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
Can I use the city bank set #3661 in my movie even though it is not included in the pictures under the "assets" page?
Zach Boivin
Yes. They just want to promote there Lego sets and website. You can use any sets you want, but the main focus should be on the newer 2012 sets... forest police, fire, ect.
8:49PM Apr 06, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Zach Boivin
sounds good, thanks man!9:23PM Apr 06, 2012
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Zach Boivin
Is this supposed to be like a movie, or an advertisement?
Caleb Light-WillsA movie.
12:07PM Apr 06, 2012
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Michael Rogers
LEGO characters are not allowed to speak? Is that correct? Or is it okay for them to speak to each other?
Brandon Lowe
well i'm not one of the professional lego people, but it says in the overview tab under "objectives": "LEGO City characters can only say “Hey!!!” or make noises; no talking (please reference the mini movies) http://city.lego.com /en-us/Movies/Defaul t.aspx."
7:32AM Apr 06, 2012
Michael Rogers
@Brandon Lowe
Ahh now I see. I pose another question. Can there be something like a radio dispatch in voice over form?7:59AM Apr 06, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Michael Rogers
Sure10:25AM Apr 06, 2012
Paul Beverly Iii
@Brandon Lowe
No talking? Wow, that kinda limits the creativity. I was hoping to use my accent skills.5:06PM Apr 09, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Paul Beverly Iii
yeah, I think they want it to be a lot like the LEGO city movies on the website. If you click the link I posted on my above comment, it will take you there.5:30PM Apr 09, 2012
Paul Beverly Iii
@Brandon Lowe It said page not found, but I think I get the idea. Similar to video clips in a lego video game.
6:43PM Apr 09, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Paul Beverly Iii
Oops, sorry about the link that one is the one that was in the description, here is a new one: http://city.us.lego. com/en-US/Movies/Def ault.aspx#Crooks+Eve rywhere I hope that works10:31PM Apr 09, 2012
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Brandon Lowe
What do we do for mumbling, and when a minifigure says, "Hey!"? Do we use our own voices to record it or is there a way that we can get the LEGO sound effects, like when a person says, "Hey!" and when the people are mumbling?
Caleb Light-WillsLooking into this...
10:24AM Apr 06, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Caleb Light-Wills
k, let me know when you find out please. Thank you2:51PM Apr 06, 2012
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David Pickett
The styleguide references "CITY Skyline_2012.psd" as the appropriate skyline backdrop to use, but that file is not included in the asset pack. Will you provide that asset for the video phase?
Caleb Light-WillsLooking into this...
10:24AM Apr 06, 2012
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No, I'm afraid not, but there's always the iPhone!
5:44PM Apr 05, 2012
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Jacob Brandman
Is everything that is included in the asset pictures included in the package that you will receive after winning a pitch? For example the roads, the city buildings, and trains.
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Jacob Brandman
So I am a little confused about the requirements page and the details page. Can the video not exceed 60 seconds, or 90 seconds?
Caleb Light-WillsTo clarify, videos will ideally be 60 seconds long, but they may not exceed 90 seconds in length.
9:45AM Apr 05, 2012
Jacob Brandman
@Caleb Light-Wills
Ok thank you very much.9:58AM Apr 05, 2012
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Paolo Scippo
Lego characters doesn't speak, and that's ok, but can i use compositing effects to make facial expressions?
Caleb Light-WillsYes, you may.
9:14AM Apr 05, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Caleb Light-Wills
thanks!!
And what about special fx, like flames, smoke or digital background?9:16AM Apr 05, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Paolo Scippo
absolutely!9:20AM Apr 05, 2012
Paolo Scippo
@Caleb Light-Wills
but i suppose it's better to avoid 3d digital objects9:25AM Apr 05, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Paolo Scippo
yeah, this one is really all about stop motion.9:30AM Apr 05, 2012
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Zach Boivin
Can I use Lego City models I built myself using my Lego colection? or must I stick to Lego sets only.
Caleb Light-WillsThe focus of this project is really on these LEGO city models, so the videos should center around those, but you can definitely incorporate your models as background pieces as well!
7:50PM Apr 04, 2012
Christopher Pumphrey
pls clarify? Objectives page: "Do not use buildings or models that are not part of the L.C. assortment" and "If you use a back drop please make sure that they use the L.C. skyline." Does this mean other Legos are okay for backdrop as long as the LC skyline is behind them and LC models are the focus?
9:22PM Apr 04, 2012
Christopher Pumphrey
to elaborate: there are insufficient Lego City models to form backdrops that would measure up to what the sponsor is asking for--ie, we are to portray Lego City when the only buildings available are a fire and police station, and tell a hero's story with only lowres birdseyeview images from assets?
9:26PM Apr 04, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Caleb Light-Wills
What if we don't have any of these LEGO City sets?9:58PM Apr 04, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Christopher Pumphrey
You can use older Lego sets to create the bg.10:04PM Apr 04, 2012
Caleb Light-Wills@Brandon Lowe
Pitch winners will be sent LEGO sets or you can purchase them.10:05PM Apr 04, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Caleb Light-Wills
Awesome, thanks10:07PM Apr 04, 2012
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Christopher Pumphrey
I would like some clarification as to the rules stating special effects welcome and only using Lego City models. Can I alter the Lego City models using old-school stop motion special effects techniques to increase range of movement, to mimic the range of movement in Lego's official CG shorts?
James DeJulioabsolutely
7:23AM Apr 04, 2012
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Cooper Jacklich
So my pitch is going to be mostly video, because it is a rather large idea, and it wouldn't do it justice to explain in 500 characters. Would I be able to use the video explaining the pitch as a link to another video I've done, or make a link to a separate video? Thanks in advance!
James DeJulioyes. You actually have the ability to upload a video and storyboards when you submit your Pitch
7:24AM Apr 04, 2012
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Mark Diemer
Adobe After Effects or Premiere. Free 30 day trial for both.
5:17PM Apr 08, 2012
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Ed Grzyb
If I look at the Assets section, there is a file containing very specific LEGO City models. Are these the only models that we are allowed to use? I have many older LEGO City models that I would like to use but the way that I interpret the rules, they would not be allowed in the video. Is that right
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Elizabeth Anderson
I get that you're marketing primarily towards boys, I just think it's sad that you're making girls feel they can't be heroes. Why are you marketing towards boys, anyway? It's just perpetuating gender stereotypes unnecessarily and cutting out half your potential market.
James DeJulio@Elizabeth, we understand where you're coming from, which is why we changed how the details read to make sure that no one feels left out whatsoever or that girls can't be heroes. No one ever, ever would think such a thing. sorry for any confusion. we hope that you participate.
12:27PM Apr 03, 2012
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Alison Home
Why is Lego City marketed solely to boys? If your promo image is of a stereotypically 'macho' lego man and all the text focuses on boys / heroes, can you really say you want girls to feel welcome and encouraged to enter?
James DeJulioHi Alison, it's not marketed solely to boys, it's marketed primarily to boys, the same way other toys are marketed primarily towards girls, or other products are marketed towards senior citizens, etc. I hope this helps. Either way, anyone can and should participate if they want, the same way a
10:41AM Apr 03, 2012
James DeJulioa great (female) director might shoot a commercial for a product that is geared towards men 18-24.
10:42AM Apr 03, 2012
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Alison Home
"heroes that risk their lives to save ours, the heroes that make sure our city streets and parks are clean and safe, that keep our transportation working safely and reliably, heroes that make the city work, and protect us from crime, danger" I guess woman and girls cant do any of that.
James DeJulioOf course female entrants are welcome! Many women are great Tongalers!!! Sorry for any confusion. Since the goal of this is to create Marketing for LEGO City, a product that is targeted to Boys 5-11, naturally that has to be communicated somewhere.
10:19AM Apr 03, 2012
James DeJulioWe apologize for the wording of that first sentence and changed it to the way it should have been worded from the start. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to contact me directly--James
10:20AM Apr 03, 2012
Alison Home
@James DeJulio
Please see my comment below - I dont think changing one word in the first line sufficiently addresses the issue considering the chosen image and the phrasing of the rest of the text.10:26AM Apr 03, 2012
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Alison Home
You've changed the first line to say 'young person' instead of young boys but what about the accompanying images and remainder of the text?
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Alison Home
Please correct your publicity material on the front page to make it clear that female entrants are welcomed as well as BOYS
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Brandon Lowe
What does it mean when it says, " Do not use buildings or models that are not part of the LEGO City assortment?" Can I still use my own LEGO creations or does everything have to be from a LEGO set?
Caleb Light-WillsIt means that you need to stick to products found in the LEGO City assortment.
10:15AM Apr 03, 2012
Brandon Lowe
@Caleb Light-Wills
so I can use my own self-made LEGO buildings made with my LEGO collection? can I change my LEGO police station to look a little different that what it was made to be?10:26AM Apr 03, 2012
Brandon Lowe
I changed my picture to a building that I would like to use in my movie. As you can see it is not from a LEGO CITY set but it is my own creation. can I use it in my movie?
10:41AM Apr 03, 2012
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Lindsey Jasper
I am brand-new, signing up ten minutes ago, thus I don't have any previous submissions...does that disqualify me? What can I do to provide the required link so I can submit a pitch?
James DeJulioThe link can be to a video that you've made on another site, like YouTube or Vimeo. If you don't have one, don't worry! that's what the Wild Cards are for.
10:06AM Apr 03, 2012
Lindsey Jasper
@James DeJulio
Would the work have to be something creative? Or it could just be home footage of my own kids explaining w/'imagineering' project?...it's very unprofessional & likely counts against me & if I could do the pitch, assuming I won, I could really use the $500 production money & gear...10:15AM Apr 03, 2012
James DeJulio@Lindsey Jasper the idea is to get some creative assets that LEGO can use in their marketing. The Pitch can be home footage, etc. but the video you produce would need to be a stop motion animation that adheres to the objectives/requirements. does that help?
10:22AM Apr 03, 2012
Lindsey Jasper
@James DeJulio
Yes it does help, I think I have a better chance trying to win the pitch first to get the gear I need; I don't have any stop-animation software nor do I have the current funds to run out and get some...and I would need some new Legos for the specific project.10:31AM Apr 03, 2012
James DeJulio@Lindsey Jasper there are a few stop motion apps for iphones that you can use. If you win the Pitch part of this, you'll be sent the LEGO City themes that you request to make your video.
10:34AM Apr 03, 2012
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Mark Pragasam
Hi can i ask would the client mind c.g entries as well as stop motion?
Caleb Light-WillsCorrection: Stop Motion only. Thanks!
9:00AM Apr 03, 2012
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A: April 23, 2012 9:00AM
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Hey Zach, your video was uploaded to the official LEGO YouTube Channel, which you can check out here: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?feature=pla yer_embedded&v=AxLz9 O2Qfs8 and here: http://www.youtube.c om/lego
10:19AM Dec 05, 2012
Zach Boivin
@Caleb Light-Wills
I was wondering if I could have my video on "my" youtube channel.
10:30AM Dec 05, 2012