Okay, I'm thinking of doing a video, and I've got a rough outline sketched out.

The thing is, how long can the video be? I know you want it concise, but my (rough) outline is sitting at about eight minutes long. Would you consider that to be too long? If so, how short should I cut it down to?

Okay, I'm thinking of doing a video, and I've got a rough outline sketched out.

 

The thing is, how long can the video be? I know you want it concise, but my (rough) outline is sitting at about eight minutes long. Would you consider that to be too long? If so, how short should I cut it down to?

That sounds reasonable to me.

I already have a pretty good idea for my entry.

Would something like a movie trailer be okay? You know, like a preview for a whole movie of Bionicle? Even if the years are out of order?

-Dr. K

Would something like a movie trailer be okay? You know, like a preview for a whole movie of Bionicle? Even if the years are out of order?

 

-Dr. K

It's a little confusing, but it sounds okay.

A couple of questions again.

Am I allowed to have absolutely no dialogue at all, as long as what is happening is clearly shown?

Can we feature some of the more obscure parts of the story as well, like the pre-history and serials and things like that?

And yeah, do the story elements necesserily have to be in chronological order (depending on release year or BIONICLE canon), or can they be mixed around a bit to add creative license, as long as (again) it is clear what each part is representing?

A couple of questions again.

Am I allowed to have absolutely no dialogue at all, as long as what is happening is clearly shown?

Can we feature some of the more obscure parts of the story as well, like the pre-history and serials and things like that?

And yeah, do the story elements necesserily have to be in chronological order (depending on release year or BIONICLE canon), or can they be mixed around a bit to add creative license, as long as (again) it is clear what each part is representing?

 

1) Sure.

2) Yep.

3) That's fine.

Is there blog entry revival?

Either way, is there a limit to the size [dimension] of the entry?

Mine is currently 800x600, but it's falling short.

So would 1000x800 be too much?

[This isn't a life or death situation, but if it'll be too much trouble having a large image, I can use the smaller one.]

[it's just I'd prefer the larger one. ]

Nevermind all that.

Have you fixed a deadline for it yet?

Is there still plenty of time to enter?

Yay! Extension! (only noticed the contest last week)

Anyway, on to the question: if we enter a group of MoCs, should we still post it in the S&T forum? 'Cos if we post it there, I don't think it would get much attention...or am I allowed to post a topic there as well as in the BBC forum?

Could you also verify if my reasons for each revamp are good enough?:

1. Onua Mata - The wisest of the Toa Mata; also was the default character in the canceled PC game
2. Tahu Nuva - Leader of the Toa Nuva
3. Takanuva - This one should be obvious...
4. Onewa Metru - Wanted to be leader of the Toa Metru at one point
5. Matau Hordika - Rescued Vakama from the "Dark Side"
6. Matoro Inika - Constantly mentioned his destiny was intertwined with the Ignika
7. Hahli Mahri - Was in her own territory
8. "Toa" Ignika - *Refer to #6.

Yay! Extension! (only noticed the contest last week)

Anyway, on to the question: if we enter a group of MoCs, should we still post it in the S&T forum? 'Cos if we post it there, I don't think it would get much attention...or am I allowed to post a topic there as well as in the BBC forum?

 

Could you also verify if my reasons for each revamp are good enough?:

1. Onua Mata - The wisest of the Toa Mata; also was the default character in the canceled PC game
2. Tahu Nuva - Leader of the Toa Nuva
3. Takanuva - This one should be obvious...
4. Onewa Metru - Wanted to be leader of the Toa Metru at one point
5. Matau Hordika - Rescued Vakama from the "Dark Side"
6. Matoro Inika - Constantly mentioned his destiny was intertwined with the Ignika
7. Hahli Mahri - Was in her own territory
8. "Toa" Ignika - *Refer to #6.

We do have to have reasons for each, right?

 

1) You can definately post it in BBC. I think I'd rather you only post one topic, though, whether you do it in S&T or BBC (and I recommend BBC). You can link to it in your sig though.

2) Those reasons are fine. Just about any (positive) reasons you feel like are acceptable.

3) You don't really "have" to, although I'd imagine that everybody must have some kind of reason. But your own personal reasons are A-OK. Having storyline reasons enhances the entry too, of course, and I agree that yours make good sense. Also Onua was the one that was promoed originally for Bionicle. The biggest stretch is Onewa Metru, but it does make sense.

1) You can definately post it in BBC. I think I'd rather you only post one topic, though, whether you do it in S&T or BBC (and I recommend BBC). You can link to it in your sig though.

 

2) Those reasons are fine. Just about any (positive) reasons you feel like are acceptable.

 

3) You don't really "have" to, although I'd imagine that everybody must have some kind of reason. But your own personal reasons are A-OK. Having storyline reasons enhances the entry too, of course, and I agree that yours make good sense. Also Onua was the one that was promoed originally for Bionicle. The biggest stretch is Onewa Metru, but it does make sense.

Okay, that's cool. Gotta find a way to split my sig. in half, though. Wait, Onua was...Oh, rly? (sorry; coudn't resist!!) I never knew that about him, thanks! Also, I know that Onewa's reason doesn't really work, but I wanted to include all 6 basic elements, and couldn't really think of anything.

Everybody here seems to be doing either music videos or collages.

Could I do something else...like something that involves writing? Because it's not short at all. The deadline extension basically saved my life.

If it's more a short story (or short epic) than a traditional lengthy epic, it's fine.

What time is the closing date tomorrow? (GMT please?)

Noon EST. I dunno what that is in GMT.