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Sackinima's Machinima Competition - Win A Crown & More!

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who entered! This contest is now closed and we shall begin to play through the hours of footage. Oh man this is gonna take a while, so bear with us.

Thanks again, you talented film makers!

Ladies and Gentlemen, please be seated. For we're going to make you an offer you can't refuse...

In the short time LBP2 has been out, some amazing short films have been published. But we want MOAR! So we've put together a film making competition, in which we give you the chance to win a Rare Prize Crown (http://www.littlebigplanet.com/en-gb/game_guide/ps3/downloadable_content/rare_prize_crown/) and have your film uploaded to machinima.com's (http://www.machinima.com) YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/machinima) for tens of thousands (possibly even hundreds of thousands) of people to watch. We'll even upload some of the ones that catch our eye to our own channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Sackinima) for another few thousand to view! Your film can be based on absolutely anything, we're not setting any limits to characters, genres, length etc. We only ask that you make it awesome. If you're interested in entering read the rules below and ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?


Prizes

First Place will receive a Rare Prize Crown courtesy of Media Molecule.

First, Second & Third Place will have their winning video recorded in high definition and uploaded to the official Machinima YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/machinima) channel for ten's of thousands of people so see. (Maybe even hundreds of thousands if it's that good!)

Throughout the competition we'll be recording and uploading some of our favourite entries to our own channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Sackinima).


Rules/How To Submit

To submit your film, email the lbp.me (http://lbp.me/) link to sackinima@hotmail.co.uk with "Film Competition Entry" as the subject. Or, if you fancy editing the film using your posh recording stuff - upload your video up to YouTube and email us the link! This competition closes on 1st of May and we'll announce the winner shortly after. Of course you don't have to wait until then to submit, send it over now if you can! The winner will be notified by email, sent to the address they used to submit their entry.

Here are the boring bits: Only one entry per person! If you enter more than one we'll only accept the first submission. Only one Prize Crown can be awarded, so unless you're clear on who would get it, only one person can work on each entry. You are allowed to submit a film you've created prior to this competition, however we'd be more flattered if you made it specifically for us. ;D

Idiot's Guide


Make a film level thing
Upload the level and submit it to us through the use of LBP.me (http://lbp.me) andsackinima@hotmail.co.uk
After 1 month (or more depending on the number of entries) we'll choose the top 3, record and upload to the Official Machinima Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/machinima)
Our favourite entry will also be awarded a rare prize crown, courtesy of Mm
Throughout the competition we'll be uploading some of our favourites to our YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Sackinima)
We'll contact you via the email address you send your entry from, so keep your eyes peeled!
Done. Nice.


Any questions, feel free to ask them! Happy movie making!

Sackinima		2011-03-19 21:13:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

1:44 is my favourite part. <3

What exactly did you mean when you said not to make anything like it though? You mean like we can't base it on other movies, or we can't steal that idea now because you've used it, or was that just an excuse to use that clip since you had it lying around or something?

Anyway, t'is a cool competition. 		2011-03-19 21:23:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

I think I will enter! depends if I have time because im creating too many levels 2011-03-19 21:24:00

Author:
Arnald23
Posts: 1843

Im Entering. For sure. 2011-03-19 21:38:00

Author:
mattman111
Posts: 188

1:44 is my favourite part. <3

What exactly did you mean when you said not to make anything like it though? You mean like we can't base it on other movies, or we can't steal that idea now because you've used it, or was that just an excuse to use that clip since you had it lying around or something?

Anyway, t'is a cool competition.

Pretty much an excuse to use something we've had lying around for months now. People can make what they want!

Thanks to those who are entering, I can't wait to see what people come up with.		2011-03-19 22:28:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Glad everyone is hosting movie level based crown contests, it'll get people to actually put some effort into their movie levels. I don't know if I'm picky or harsh on movie levels, but there's only been a couple of movie levels I actually liked (mainly the MM picked ones) and I've been down rating a lot of them (and I rarely boo, i mostly give neutral ratings/reviews), also i hate how people almost always put "(Funny Film)" in their level descriptions and then the movie be mainly about: farting, slapping, killing justin bieber (sp?)/sackpeople , and other randomness.2011-03-20 05:38:00

Author:
JKthree
Posts: 1125

Oooh, I'm entering this for sure! I made some films in the beta (one of which is already on YouTube), so I can't wait to get the old movie cameras out again!2011-03-20 08:36:00

Author:
FlipMeister
Posts: 631

Hm... guess I'll give it a shot 2011-03-20 18:58:00

Author:
Nurolight
Posts: 918

*Strides in dramatically, looks around with an arrogant glance* I'M IN :kz:2011-03-20 19:05:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

For shaw! I'm in! 2011-03-20 22:31:00

Author:
Unknown User

Will the second and third place winners get any of the money that machinma provides or will that go straight into sackinimas pocket?2011-03-21 00:31:00

Author:
FlyingIrishMan
Posts: 64

Question:
Me and sim are thinking of entering but our idea is so complex and you may need to selotape your socks to your ankles to stop em from being blown off :hero:

JK we haz an idea
Our question is can we make a YouTube short film and send it via YouTube? We need to use outside stuff to do our idea (pre-production)

Sounds like a good contest 		2011-03-21 02:06:00

Author:
AssassinatorRFC
Posts: 715

Methinks I might just take a go at this... But I might say this and decide not too... And then I might... Ah whatever, I'll take a crack maybe... Or not... Or... /sniped 2011-03-21 02:27:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

I like this idea and contest. But I have several questions - I am from Russia, If I win - it is possible for me to get the crown?

If it is work for Russian LBP members, then I can announce this competition on Russian LBP community site - littlebigrussia.ru (we already have over 1200 members) and it will add several new cool entries for contest, I think. So, Leather-Monkey, please answer me here or with pm.

Best regards
Domick12.		2011-03-21 10:44:00

Author:
Domik12
Posts: 838

Will the second and third place winners get any of the money that machinma provides or will that go straight into sackinimas pocket?

Money won't be passing hands. It'll probably all go to machinima if anyone, otherwise everything gets tricky and arguments will ensue! It'll be half a year until any [possible] money appears anyway, but if it does appear we may make some sort of a deal. I doubt it though. No raising your hopes!


Question:
Me and sim are thinking of entering but our idea is so complex and you may need to selotape your socks to your ankles to stop em from being blown off :hero:

JK we haz an idea
Our question is can we make a YouTube short film and send it via YouTube? We need to use outside stuff to do our idea (pre-production)

Sounds like a good contest

Of course you can do that! Just email us the video link. You can upload it public or unlisted, it's up to you.


I like this idea and contest. But I have several questions - I am from Russia, If I win - it is possible for me to get the crown?

If it is work for Russian LBP members, then I can announce this competition on Russian LBP community site - littlebigrussia.ru (we already have over 1200 members) and it will add several new cool entries for contest, I think. So, Leather-Monkey, please answer me here or with pm.

Best regards
Domick12.

Ooh, that's a good question. Media Molecule are the ones giving out the code. I'm sure they have codes that work worldwide. I'll ask and let you know as soon as possible! Until then I'd assume that the answer is yes, Russia can haz crown.

Thanks to everyone who is entering/promoting this contest!		2011-03-21 18:48:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Glad everyone is hosting movie level based crown contests, it'll get people to actually put some effort into their movie levels. I don't know if I'm picky or harsh on movie levels, but there's only been a couple of movie levels I actually liked (mainly the MM picked ones) and I've been down rating a lot of them (and I rarely boo, i mostly give neutral ratings/reviews), also i hate how people almost always put "(Funny Film)" in their level descriptions and then the movie be mainly about: farting, slapping, killing justin bieber (sp?)/sackpeople , and other randomness.

Ugh, couldn't agree more! Every other cool level is "Crazy awesomee slaping sAck!! Do you hate Justin Bieber? (Funny Film)" And they really aren't all that great, I just skip over them, but for a competition.... could have some good ones 		2011-03-21 19:49:00

Author:
Jayhawk_er
Posts: 403

If the creator of Afraid enters this hes most likely gonna win, its so far the best movie on lbp2. Well for now, im sure theres gonna be alot more awesome movies out soon by alot of creators.

Anyway good luck to anyone entering 		2011-03-21 20:05:00

Author:
Bloo_boy
Posts: 1019

Question: Will having voiceover for your level increase chances of winning? Because I can't currently afford a mic.

@Bloo_boy
Yep, if Steve_Maguire (creator of Afraid) gets even close to this contest, if I join my chances are 0 in 1 million
But, yeah he's a great film maker, and a great voice actor.		2011-03-22 04:26:00

Author:
Crazed Creator
Posts: 177

Question: Will having voiceover for your level increase chances of winning? Because I can't currently afford a mic.

@Bloo_boy
Yep, if Steve_Maguire (creator of Afraid) gets even close to this contest, if I join my chances are 0 in 1 million
But, yeah he's a great film maker, and a great voice actor.

I don't think so. LittleBigPlanet works amazingly well without any speech at all. 		2011-03-22 15:59:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Depending if I can make something from scratch really fast methinks I'll go for it. Is there any specific Date that we have to release these films by? A deadline perhaps?

EDIT: Oh right, got it April 19th. Kind of smudged between the lines, lol, thanks anyways.		2011-03-23 17:19:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Woop, it was answered.2011-03-23 18:00:00

Author:
Unknown User

It's good to be back on LBPC after taking a well deserved break from LBP2, and I think that this would be a great way to start my creative juices going again!

anyway my question is, does the piece have to be original? or can we modify an existing film or trailer?		2011-03-23 22:40:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

It's good to be back on LBPC after taking a well deserved break from LBP2, and I think that this would be a great way to start my creative juices going again!

anyway my question is, does the piece have to be original? or can we modify an existing film or trailer?

You mean something you've already made in LBP prior to the competition? Yes you may, but it has to have been made by you. If you mean submitting reworks of a Killzone trailer for example, then yes to that too. 		2011-03-24 21:43:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

You mean something you've already made in LBP prior to the competition? Yes you may, but it has to have been made by you. If you mean submitting reworks of a Killzone trailer for example, then yes to that too.

The second one

I got some serious work done on my entry today.		2011-03-25 19:12:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

The second one

I got some serious work done on my entry today.

Awesome. 		2011-03-25 19:45:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Ooh tempting.2011-03-25 20:04:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

I'm currently writing a script... it's hard work turning something serious into something funny.2011-03-25 22:22:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

I'm currently writing a script... it's hard work turning something serious into something funny.

Humour isn't necessarily the best way to win. But moley and I have a wide range of different tastes. I personally prefer depressing arty farty films. But I'm sure it'll be awesome! Thanks for entering.

Also, I've recently finished my own personal LBP2 machinima and it should be viewable within a few days. Might get some juices flowing for some people. 		2011-03-25 23:50:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Leather-Monkey, did you get some information about availability to get crown for Russian members?

I have already 5 letters from Russian community members on littlebigrussia.ru with such questions and I don't know what I must answer them...		2011-03-26 11:09:00

Author:
Domik12
Posts: 838

I'm already requesting an extension of deadline :hrmf: Awesomeness has trouble being created in little time!.. Pweeeeease 2011-03-26 16:45:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Leather-Monkey, did you get some information about availability to get crown for Russian members?

I have already 5 letters from Russian community members on littlebigrussia.ru with such questions and I don't know what I must answer them...

I'm afraid not. Communication with the big guns has been pretty poor of late. But like I said before, I'm sure Russia is worthy of a crown! If not then we'll find a replacement prize somehow. I'm 97.3% of a potato sure of it. Maybe someone else around here knows for certain?


I'm already requesting an extension of deadline :hrmf: Awesomeness has trouble being created in little time!.. Pweeeeease

But, but ...you can already haz a month! I understand that everyone works at different paces and real life factors can be a pain in the back-mouth, but I think a month is pretty good. We'll see how things go...		2011-03-26 22:09:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Cool contest! I might enter, if I find time... and a not too bad idea...
Yeah 1 month sounds good, though it's less time to work on already started projects too...

Hum, must think... 		2011-03-26 23:26:00

Author:
dajdaj03
Posts: 1486

But, but ...you can already haz a month! I understand that everyone works at different paces and real life factors can be a pain in the back-mouth, but I think a month is pretty good. We'll see how things go...

Technically it is now (as I write this) under 22 days, 22 hours and 53 mins, so I guess I'll stick with that for now 		2011-03-27 01:07:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

Humour isn't necessarily the best way to win. But moley and I have a wide range of different tastes. I personally prefer depressing arty farty films. But I'm sure it'll be awesome! Thanks for entering.

Also, I've recently finished my own personal LBP2 machinima and it should be viewable within a few days. Might get some juices flowing for some people.

Erm...

I'm currently between two ideas at this point (since i wrote that), one is rather dark, the other is kinda funny. The darker one is more original as it is my story based on a neo-noir style of filmmaking ing and will not have sackboy actors.

I might make both and then see which turns out best... but i want don't want to get caught up and not enter 		2011-03-27 15:04:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

Eh, eh, eh :blush: Just found out school is gonna interrupt me quite a bit so I may have to forfeit, but I shall complete the level anyway just because I like my idea, hopefully in time!2011-03-30 21:21:00

Author:
moonwire
Posts: 1627

[update on mine and sim's]

Our main idea "which was epic" we have decided to abandon for the competition as the sets are too complex and we don't have enough time

Our backup plan is a skit compilation of random and funny stuff so hopefully it will work :blush:

However, my Recording equipment has been tempromental lately so I have my fingers crossed!		2011-03-31 02:30:00

Author:
AssassinatorRFC
Posts: 715

We're getting some really cool entries in now, thank you to all those who have entered and good luck to those still making!2011-04-03 11:27:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I should be done with mine in the next couple of days... I hope you guys enjoy it.2011-04-03 16:34:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

Doesn't look like i'm gonna get mine done in time :s

Still i'll give it all i've got and perhaps will publish a day or two before the deadline 		2011-04-03 22:49:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Working on one now, I do believe I'll actually be able to finish this one in time.
Just hope nobody else has the same idea as me... <_<		2011-04-04 05:21:00

Author:
Limesta-
Posts: 559

Okay, maybe a month isn't long enough. A lot of people are asking for more time and I'd say it's time to take action! Although maybe it is slightly unfair to those who have already entered.

We're pushing back the deadline to May 1st. If you've already sent in your entry you can spruce it up and send it in again, if you so wish. Spread the word! Thanks everyone!		2011-04-04 22:43:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

so as far as originality goes( AKA nothing sum1 on lbp has done b4) copyright issues still play role? or will u be graded lower for unoriginality because u didnt write it?
because i wanted to make an lbp version of an old tale... done by a particularly famous( DEAD RIP) author... as it was one of his/her most famous works...
its my fave short story done compared to anyone elses, and my heart would simply break if i wasnt able to take a crack at it...(JK but i would be disappointed =P)		2011-04-06 05:32:00

Author:
XELLAmunster
Posts: 89

so as far as originality goes( AKA nothing sum1 on lbp has done b4) copyright issues still play role? or will u be graded lower for unoriginality because u didnt write it?
because i wanted to make an lbp version of an old tale... done by a particularly famous( DEAD RIP) author... as it was one of his/her most famous works...
its my fave short story done compared to anyone elses, and my heart would simply break if i wasnt able to take a crack at it...(JK but i would be disappointed =P)

It depends on how well you execute upon the story and whether you do it justice! But of course you can, we're not expecting everyone to be story writing boffins. 		2011-04-06 17:05:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

God I need to stop playing minecraft and MW2! I need to focus on this now!

Me and Sim have 2 different entries that could be entered but sim is on holiday so I am on my own

Oh well, Red bull + locked in a room with my PVR and LBP might work 		2011-04-10 13:03:00

Author:
AssassinatorRFC
Posts: 715

Oh man, that sucks. Didn't know about this contest. Feel I could have won to. Probably the first contest that has interested me. So sad..

Just not enough time now.

Ok, I'm going to go cry now...		2011-04-11 02:18:00

Author:
CYMBOL
Posts: 1230

Yay deadline extension. I've been pretty much glued to my psp playing DDFF, so I might be able to pull myself away every so and so to work. 2011-04-11 05:16:00

Author:
Limesta-
Posts: 559

Oh man, that sucks. Didn't know about this contest. Feel I could have won to. Probably the first contest that has interested me. So sad..

Just not enough time now.

Ok, I'm going to go cry now...

*Puts hand on CYMBOL's shoulder*

Turn that frown upside down, there's plenty of time!		2011-04-11 16:18:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

A serge in work last night and really got on with the movie. Not long left!2011-04-14 12:37:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Does the Movie have to have been created by a single makr or are collaborations allowed?2011-04-17 22:16:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

Does the Movie have to have been created by a single makr or are collaborations allowed?

Collaborations are allowed however there's only one Crown to giveaway, so you'd have to clear it through with the group on who would get it if the entry wins. Any arguments that then ensue is not the fault of Sackinima or it's registered affiliates. 		2011-04-18 11:00:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

hmmmm, I may just poison the contributers........ seem fair?

Thanx for clarification 		2011-04-18 23:48:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

I'll finally finished my entry today, it's not long, but i feel that it is at the right stage for publishing, i'll send you the link soon.2011-04-19 10:18:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

So I find myself at the beginning stages of my Machinima... Should be a cracker-up. Which Also spawned the idea for a new Movie-Making title.

Anyways, I should have it finished by next week... Pointless update ftw.		2011-04-19 15:42:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

So I find myself at the beginning stages of my Machinima... Should be a cracker-up. Which Also spawned the idea for a new Movie-Making title.

Anyways, I should have it finished by next week... Pointless update ftw.

Well you still have almost 2 weeks so don't rush it too much! We might accept a couple more if they are only a day or two late as there is no point in being stict about it when we are trying to find quality movies!		2011-04-19 22:00:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Well you still have almost 2 weeks so don't rush it too much! We might accept a couple more if they are only a day or two late as there is no point in being stict about it when we are trying to find quality movies!

Yeh, but we won't be waiting around either! 		2011-04-20 19:19:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Well you still have almost 2 weeks so don't rush it too much! We might accept a couple more if they are only a day or two late as there is no point in being stict about it when we are trying to find quality movies!

yer, I didn't really rush mine, it was ready for the previous deadline, the extension gave me some time to kill and to improve the level, but in the end there wasn't more i could do.		2011-04-20 19:46:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

:eek: Best be hurrying then! Mines a skit for anyone who wants to know... 2011-04-20 20:15:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Hey everyone, I hope the death of PSN isn't causing too many problems for y'all! I'm sure it'll be back up before the deadline. We mustn't panic!2011-04-22 13:58:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Yeah, I was all 'Well, hope it works by May 1st. :|'. Kinda pleased by my entry that will soon be up, everything is practically finished except for Voice Acting. And really, is it important for it to be long?2011-04-22 16:15:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Yeah, I was all 'Well, hope it works by May 1st. :|'. Kinda pleased by my entry that will soon be up, everything is practically finished except for Voice Acting. And really, is it important for it to be long?

Quality over quantity! (Quantity being length) 		2011-04-22 16:26:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Wow this is annoying! I leave for uni on monday... if it's not up by then, im stuffed!

Talking abut length, think i might have just broken the 30 minute mark 		2011-04-22 18:40:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Wow this is annoying! I leave for uni on monday... if it's not up by then, im stuffed!

Talking abut length, think i might have just broken the 30 minute mark

ABUH!? Wow!

Hurry up PSN! *Grr*		2011-04-22 19:26:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Hrmf, cause mine is like 0:50 seconds. Grr 2011-04-22 19:28:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

ladylyn could you backup to external and email it to the lads? Would be a shame if this down time ruined your chances.2011-04-24 22:15:00

Author:
OneEyedBanshee
Posts: 1370

I was thinking the same. I don't know if that counts as some form of game-sharing though. D:

Meh, send it to us! Maybe use MegaUpload and email us the link?		2011-04-24 23:59:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I think Ghost Busters won XD2011-04-25 04:20:00

Author:
Sonik42
Posts: 76

It's ok, i'll get my sister to publish it when the PSN network is back online.

It's split into chapters so I need to sort all the level links out, planning to do it over skype.

So if the downtime goes past May 1st, im assuming the deadline is now going to be pushed back until everything's up and running again?		2011-04-25 08:24:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

It's ok, i'll get my sister to publish it when the PSN network is back online.

It's split into chapters so I need to sort all the level links out, planning to do it over skype.

So if the downtime goes past May 1st, im assuming the deadline is now going to be pushed back until everything's up and running again?

Yep, we'll extend it by however many days PSN is down. As if nothing happened.

Good luck trying to sort it all out and have fun at Uni!

(I say "fun" ...you know what I mean)		2011-04-25 12:11:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

BAD NEWS:

Back at uni now and turns out the 5th chapter of my movie has bugged and no sound is running on it. My sister has no experience in create mode so won't have a clue even if i try and help her out. Would take days to fix over skype.

PROMISING NEWS:

Depending on how long the date is pushed back I might be able to return home for a weekend and get it back up and running. I'm now probably the only person on this site who is actually hoping the PSN is down for a longer period of time!

Btw: final run time is about 40 mins I think 		2011-04-27 12:53:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Yep, we'll extend it by however many days PSN is down. As if nothing happened.

I know I'm in a situation where I was supposed to make some music for someone's film, but with the PSN outage I have been unable to access the in-progress levels and thus it's hard for me to do as good a job as I should. Will you be extending the deadline something like 3-7 days past when the PSN goes back up? That way anyone who has been working with someone else on the film, and was set back because of the PSN outage, can get their film together!		2011-04-27 14:45:00

Author:
hilightnotes
Posts: 1230

BAD NEWS:

Back at uni now and turns out the 5th chapter of my movie has bugged and no sound is running on it. My sister has no experience in create mode so won't have a clue even if i try and help her out. Would take days to fix over skype.

PROMISING NEWS:

Depending on how long the date is pushed back I might be able to return home for a weekend and get it back up and running. I'm now probably the only person on this site who is actually hoping the PSN is down for a longer period of time!

Btw: final run time is about 40 mins I think

We are very much looking forward to seeing all entries, but 40 minutes is something very special! Can't wait to see it!		2011-04-27 20:27:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

WOOO!! luv ur vids! ummm i know mine is a fail and wont win so i dont think i will bother, i mean, a remake of a part of a film ( somwhere in the middle) is ..well.... mehh2011-04-27 21:43:00

Author:
nerzdadestroyer
Posts: 1527

I know I'm in a situation where I was supposed to make some music for someone's film, but with the PSN outage I have been unable to access the in-progress levels and thus it's hard for me to do as good a job as I should. Will you be extending the deadline something like 3-7 days past when the PSN goes back up? That way anyone who has been working with someone else on the film, and was set back because of the PSN outage, can get their film together!

We've decided we'll be pushing the date back fairly far, but still need to decide when that is. Obviously we need to wait for PSN to come back up. It should be more than enough time for people.


WOOO!! luv ur vids! ummm i know mine is a fail and wont win so i dont think i will bother, i mean, a remake of a part of a film ( somwhere in the middle) is ..well.... mehh

There's no harm in entering! The top three videos get awarded something, not just the first. 		2011-04-28 19:06:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

This psn downtime should surely aid those single player creators if they do not need online, but the team creators will not have their time creating together. I think it kind of balances out the fairness though because teams should be able to get more done in less time anyway. At least that is something good to come out of the downtime. Also, I am getting a bit of a tan.2011-04-30 15:16:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

hmmm, this whole downtime thang is realy causing me problems...

I'm going to be working away from home all next week and probably won't get a chance to upload my latest film, so I'd like to enter in its place The Day I Changed The World http://lbp.me/v/zk1n2f

If I'm lucky enough to be succesful I'd like the crown to be given to HardSync in recognition of the superb soundtrack he did for it.

In the meantime, good luck to all entrants!

MM

EDIT: oops forgot it was supposed to be emailed, have done it now 		2011-04-30 17:32:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

hmmm, this whole downtime thang is realy causing me problems...

I'm going to be working away from home all next week and probably won't get a chance to upload my latest film, so I'd like to enter in its place The Day I Changed The World http://lbp.me/v/zk1n2f

If I'm lucky enough to be succesful I'd like the crown to be given to HardSync in recognition of the superb soundtrack he did for it.

In the meantime, good luck to all entrants!

MM

Wow, very kind of you! I'm sorry the downtime has caused so much trouble. :/ But thanks for entering. 		2011-04-30 17:42:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Wait, that level has already been up for like a month. Is that a legal action?2011-04-30 19:17:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Wait, that level has already been up for like a month. Is that a legal action?

'tis legal.


You are allowed to submit a film you've created prior to this competition, however we'd be more flattered if you made it specifically for us. ;D		2011-04-30 20:52:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Ok I was wandering can I make a level/movie, it's like you play for a bit but then you get a awesome cutsene?

Ok the level I'm entering is going to be episode 1 of a series I'm working on, even if I don't have the others done is it still acceptable?		2011-05-01 02:52:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

Wow, very kind of you! I'm sorry the downtime has caused so much trouble. :/ But thanks for entering.

You musn't have heard the music he did for it, worth a crown in it's own right hehe

As to the downtime, in a way it was a good thing, I was starting to spend waaaaay too much time on my latest movie, it will either be seen as a classic or a complete fail lol as it's a tad ambitious. It's in three levels, and is, imo, a bit of a tear jerker. In fact it would probably be unfair to enter that one as nothing else would stand a chance.

Unless it does turn out a complete fail hehe

Looking forward to the comp win or lose actually, would be nice to get my movie seen by the 'experts' (I know you'll refute that term, but couldn't think of another one)

Once again thanx for running it and good luck all 		2011-05-01 12:11:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

hmmm, this whole downtime thang is realy causing me problems...

I'm going to be working away from home all next week and probably won't get a chance to upload my latest film...


Hello thread...

Man, this is a bummer. I have just finished my movie, and with a perfect timing to apply with it, considering that the movie competition is still on (as otherwise it would probably be fated to 100 views or less -_-). But seeing as you will be away for the next week, it does put me in a predicament. :/		2011-05-01 16:18:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

Some good news stampy, there's free wifi at the hotel i'm staying at, and i've brought my PS3 with me, so if PSN is back up this week I'll be able to do the voices for ya (of course I'm gonna do 'em bad so your entry doesn't beat mine muahahaha!)

If it's up at the weekend I can do them then,but if it's still not up til the week after it might be problematic cs i'm working away then too.		2011-05-01 18:05:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

Along with my other questions I was wondering, what if psn isn't up by may 1st what date will we move it to?2011-05-01 19:08:00

Author:
fireblitz95
Posts: 2018

BAD NEWS:
Btw: final run time is about 40 mins I think

LOL, and I thought I was going overboard with my puny 27 minutes. Not even able to cross that 30 min mark. Bah, my movie fainted 300 meters from the finish line. But who knows, right now it is getting electro-shocked, maybe it will go that extra mile.


I'll be able to do the voices for ya (of course I'm gonna do 'em bad so your entry doesn't beat mine muahahaha!)


Well flue season is over so you can't bail out with that one. How about saying that your throat is all swollen from all the seminars held, and you can only talk in whispering voice. That could work.


Some good news stampy, there's free wifi at the hotel i'm staying at, and i've brought my PS3 with me, so if PSN is back up this week I'll be able to do the voices for ya

If it's up at the weekend I can do them then,but if it's still not up til the week after it might be problematic cs i'm working away then too.

Arghhghh, and I am probably out following weekend due to a business trip (still not confirmed, but it is scheduled -_-, although there is a trend of abrupt changes it’s a 50-50 chance). Man, when luck doesn’t want to be on your side, it just doesn’t want to cuddle you, give you a massage and pamper you with nice drinks. So now I am hoping that PSN is up by the weekend and that my trip is not confirmed. Hah, what a risk taker I am. I don’t know how much trouble this all is for you, taking into account that you are not home, and that there is probably 100-ish or more lines to be recorded. Aghhh, I hate this situation. If it wasn’t for the PSN attack, the movie would have been published already, but as it is now, 2 months of work is basically under a question mark due to the PSN attack, at least with regards to this competition. Should I maybe try to find someone else who would do the voices and contact you if I have found a fitting voice talent? If I am successful at finding another VO, that would minimize the risk, although you are already a part of this project, and I would never go that route if you still strongly want to remain so, even if it means that I won’t be able to submit the movie for this competition.


In fact it would probably be unfair to enter that one as nothing else would stand a chance.

Unless it does turn out a complete fail hehe



hmmm, this whole downtime thang is realy causing me problems...

I'm going to be working away from home all next week and probably won't get a chance to upload my latest film, so I'd like to enter in its place The Day I Changed The World http://lbp.me/v/zk1n2f



But if you have a Wi-fi now isn’t there a chance that you will be able to finish it? From what I saw, this movie is definitely your best work, although the one you are submitting now is also a lvl 88 character. But I guess the last movie would be some kind of lvl 99 buffed Sephiroth (ah, the nerdy references, kill me now, as if I would to stand in someone else’s place at the end of the first DVD, ooops, CD.) And who are we to fight it? Maybe if all the movies of all the contestants are to face your movie in an epic battle, which would put to shame all that LOTR-ish nonsense, maybe only then we would stand a chance. BTW, yep, I am really looking forward to seeing it all done. How far are done with it? Percentage wise, I mean, it's all about statistics, otherwise, the world is an unintelligible place not worth living in. 		2011-05-01 20:07:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

In fact it would probably be unfair to enter that one as nothing else would stand a chance.


Huge claim

You gotta enter it.		2011-05-01 20:23:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Stampy, if you can find someone else I won't be offended in the slightest mate, you've made a piece of cinematic art that I would be proud to be a part of, but I can totally understand the frustrations of the situation (just make sure they do the 'It has EVERYTHING to do with me!' line some justice?) If you can get someone to do it and you;re happy with their contribution, just go for it, if we get PSN up & running in ime I'll devote whatever time I can to help. Maybe send me the lines etc as before and I'll do a couple of takes on the ones I'm not sureof? It's all dependant on PSN of course.

Ladylyn, that was sneaky quoting me and not including the line underneath lol

I really do think tho the new film 'Losing Things' is either going to be a massive success (in terms of critique not views) or a massive fail that will lose me the faithful following I have gained so far!

Stampy, 'Losing Things' is 99.9% finished, I just want the contributers to agree that it's ready and then I publish, a very small change here n there, but pretty much good to go. Am already starting to screenplay my next megablockiebusterer (copyright me) a Batman Film Me as Joker, Hardsync as Batman, Leklak as Catwoman (I haven't told 'em yet, but they're pretty good minions and will do as they're told) 		2011-05-01 21:17:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

Stampy, if you can find someone else I won't be offended in the slightest mate, you've made a piece of cinematic art that I would be proud to be a part of, but I can totally understand the frustrations of the situation (just make sure they do the 'It has EVERYTHING to do with me!' line some justice?) If you can get someone to do it and you;re happy with their contribution, just go for it, if we get PSN up & running in ime I'll devote whatever time I can to help. Maybe send me the lines etc as before and I'll do a couple of takes on the ones I'm not sureof? It's all dependant on PSN of course.

Well, yes, so far all is dependant on when PSN is going back up. But in the meantime I will try to find a suitable voice over and I will definitely report back on how the audition went. But if I don't find an appropriate voice, I will certainly not publish the movie with a bad voice over, just for the sake of rushing it for this competition. Will just ignore the competition instead, and record everything with you when we can realize everything as it was intended. The movie depends so much on good voice acting that a bad actor would just make it meaningless and probably boring.



Ladylyn, that was sneaky quoting me and not including the line underneath lol

I really do think tho the new film 'Losing Things' is either going to be a massive success (in terms of critique not views) or a massive fail that will lose me the faithful following I have gained so far!

Stampy, 'Losing Things' is 99.9% finished, I just want the contributers to agree that it's ready and then I publish, a very small change here n there, but pretty much good to go.

Come on, man, then submit that one for the competition. Make it hard for the other applicants. If you actualized everything that was planned, the movie must be really something special and probably worthy of one of the first three places.


Am already starting to screenplay my next megablockiebusterer (copyright me) a Batman Film Me as Joker, Hardsync as Batman, Leklak as Catwoman (I haven't told 'em yet, but they're pretty good minions and will do as they're told)

Yes, that is probably the way of success on collaboration projects. They just need to have a tyrant included as a vital ingredient. Otherwise, everything falls apart.


Along with my other questions I was wondering, what if psn isn't up by may 1st what date will we move it to?

I think it was answered couple of pages back that the deadline will be extended depending on the ?irrefutable and absolute will of the contest holders?. Or something along those lines, if you want the exact quoting go find the post. 		2011-05-01 22:01:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

Wow, it sounds like we've got some cools thing to look forward too.


Ok I was wandering can I make a level/movie, it's like you play for a bit but then you get a awesome cutsene?

Ok the level I'm entering is going to be episode 1 of a series I'm working on, even if I don't have the others done is it still acceptable?

Yep.


Along with my other questions I was wondering, what if psn isn't up by may 1st what date will we move it to?

It would be dangerous to extend the date now as we don't know exactly when PSN is coming back online, but we've got a date in mind that will hopefully be useful enough to the majority of entrants. We'll let everyone know the chosen date once PSN is back up.		2011-05-02 13:52:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Nice, I see 3 movies are already picked on the Sackinima's youtube chanel. So far the Machiniac is my favorite one. Great to see that such a hidden gem will get more views. BTW, why wasn't the movie recorded with subtitles? I don't know if you are aware of the limitations with the subtitles in the LBP2, where it is up to the player to turn the subtitles on in their options. When the movie has both voices and subtitles on the same magic mouth, the author has no control over it, he is basically depending on the player that they will be turned on in the in-game options in order to be shown along with voices, otherwise there are no subtitles, and the movie is not shown as the author intended. For example, in this movie there is one scene when the camera goes away, and the characters keeps on talking, but the sound intentionally fades out and you can't hear them all the way, although you would be able to read the text in the subtitles. I hope you will take this into consideration when recording more movies. 2011-05-02 21:10:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

The Machiniac is a superb film, I highlighted it in the Recommendations section ages ago, not one reply! you naughty sackpeople!

Hopefully it will now get the recognition it deserves 		2011-05-03 16:04:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

Got home for the weekend and I'm pleased to say everything is fixed and up and running on my movie. With the extra time I even got to add in a few scenes and I'm so pleased with the end result. Although 48 minutes long is pretty ott and never what I originally planned :s

It was nice to watch the 3 vids already uploaded, I really liked the Mechiniac and the universe in the Space Monkey was awesome!

Can't wait for everyone to upload and see some more superb films 		2011-05-08 13:13:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

So, PSN is back!

We'll announce the new date soon but continue publishing and emailing us your submissions! Or take advantage of the extra time and work on it some more.

EDIT: Just watched your film ladylyn! I won't say much, but WOAH!		2011-05-16 12:04:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I hope the deadline will be extended at least till the end of this week, so to leave the weekend free for people to collaborate when they have free time. Work days are a killer for LBP productivity. 2011-05-17 20:15:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

We have decided that the latest we can push the deadline back is around the 28th of May. 10 days from now. Hope that is ok for everyone!2011-05-18 13:45:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

So in the mean time when are we getting new entries on the Sackinima youtube page? Really interested to see some new movies.2011-05-19 10:36:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

So in the mean time when are we getting new entries on the Sackinima youtube page? Really interested to see some new movies.

I am trying to get LadyLyn's level up but have had a few problems. Plenty more will be up soon! 		2011-05-19 17:13:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Ah Bugga. Compared to these others mine is like micro short. It about a minutes worth of video. And is played out more of a skit rather than a machinima.

Ah well, at least maybe it'll make people laugh. 		2011-05-19 19:16:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

I am trying to get LadyLyn's level up but have had a few problems. Plenty more will be up soon!

Oh no! What's the problem 		2011-05-20 17:39:00

Author:
ladylyn1
Posts: 836

Oh no! What's the problem

YouTube said a while back that the Sackinima account could upload videos of ANY length, providing the file size was within limits. But they seem to have changed their minds now and we're back to the 15 minute limit. It just means we'll have to upload yours in sections rather than one 50 minute video. It's probably for the best anyway. 		2011-05-20 17:49:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I just submitted my entry (http://lbp.me/v/y8v107) to the email. I intended to update it, but I think I'll stick with the original version as it was published. 2011-05-27 20:43:00

Author:
Goober1823
Posts: 76

My entry is submitted! Check it here. (http://lbp.me/v/0kqe70)2011-05-28 03:22:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Thanks everyone! It's the last day to get your entries sent in. 2011-05-28 15:27:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Is there any time zone deadline? As I am doing the fine polishing right now, so every minute counts (been away from home last week). 2011-05-28 19:53:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

Thank you to everyone who entered! This contest is now closed and we shall begin to play through the hours of footage. Oh man this is gonna take a while, so bear with us.

Thanks again, you talented film makers!


Is there any time zone deadline? As I am doing the fine polishing right now, so every minute counts (been away from home last week).

Seems you made it in time. 		2011-05-29 18:36:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Thank you to everyone who entered! This contest is now closed and we shall begin to play through the hours of footage. Oh man this is gonna take a while, so bear with us.

So how many movie appications have you received if it is not a secret? Really looking forward to seeing other movies people have created.


Seems you made it in time.

Yay! Uh, it was a race against time, but I froze time, so it was no big deal for me. Btw, in my e-mail I didnt include the link to the direct level select, which is published as a separate level with links, but it can easily be found on my Earth, and can have its use if you get kicked out while loading second or thrid sublevel. Nobody wants to watch the beggining twice. 		2011-05-30 13:12:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

So how many movie appications have you received if it is not a secret? Really looking forward to seeing other movies people have created.

I'll put together a little something (a video probably) containing some facts and figures soon(ish). 		2011-05-30 13:30:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I say Ladylyn will end up winning this for longest LBP Movie Ever.

Which BTW, that movie messed with my mind. More than Inception. xD		2011-05-30 18:05:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

I'll put together a little something (a video probably) containing some facts and figures soon(ish).

Oh yes! I love statistics they make the world go round, and make my job even more boring. 		2011-05-30 21:32:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

I've just missed this , but I'd really appreciate some folk taking a look at my movie. It's a musical number. The few comments I've received are very positive. This YouTube video is completely in game.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNRT4_RjoQc		2011-06-04 13:57:00

Author:
Shifty Geezer
Posts: 131

Uh, has the entry been decided yet? I'm rather inpatient about knowing which it is. 2011-06-20 17:47:00

Author:
DaSackBoy
Posts: 606

Uh, has the entry been decided yet? I'm rather inpatient about knowing which it is.

Still working on it I'm afraid, it's not been as easy to judge as we thought! We'll have something to post by the end of this week though. 		2011-06-21 14:42:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

My level entry is still NOT playing by the jury till now do you really play all entries...I'll wait over 1 months for your play 2011-06-21 17:13:00

Author:
Unknown User

My level entry is still NOT playing by the jury till now do you really play all entries...I'll wait over 1 months for your play

Of course we'll play all entries, but like I said, it's taking a while for us to work our way through them all! I'm sorry we haven't reached yours yet, but we won't announce a winner/s until we've played all the entries. 		2011-06-21 22:43:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Puuuh thank you as I read your post above on this page, I thought I've done something wrong...I only wanna your play now I'm happy....and wait again lol. Thanks for answering back ^^2011-06-22 00:45:00

Author:
Unknown User

Hey guys. I hate to say this as I imagine you have loads of entries to play through, but I was wondering if you'd remembered my email about changing my entry? I saw you played through the Printz diaries (and ty very much for the yays btw) but I had asked to change it to my Nina Simone vid.

If I have to stick with my original submission, that's perfectly fine, just thought I'd check 		2011-06-23 18:26:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

Hey guys. I hate to say this as I imagine you have loads of entries to play through, but I was wondering if you'd remembered my email about changing my entry? I saw you played through the Printz diaries (and ty very much for the yays btw) but I had asked to change it to my Nina Simone vid.

If I have to stick with my original submission, that's perfectly fine, just thought I'd check

I played through your second entry a few times today, it was very good! So yeah, we got your email and we've discarded the original entry. 		2011-06-23 19:57:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

Oddly enough I just noticed that on my recent activity lol! Many thanks 2011-06-23 20:20:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

Sorry for still not posting the results, we're not slacking, promise! It's been extremely difficult deciding the three winners. All the entries have had tons of work poured into them and we feel evil for only awarding three people. We'll announce the winners very soon (possibly tonight, but more likely tomorrow) but if it doesn't happen (I'm having connection issues) I apologise once more! We also need to hear back from Spaff re the Prize Crown.

I'd just like to say that we've tried to vary the type of winning film, we didn't want the top three to all be similar in content, even though they were all very good! We've judged the entries via how much of an impact they had on each of us whilst watching, be it via the story, use of cameras, music etc. Every single entry will appeal to someone out there, but we had to decide upon the ones that appealed to us the most. I hope this doesn't aggravate some of you!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Not long now, I promise! 		2011-06-27 20:01:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

This is absolutely ok in my opinion For me it is a big honour that you and Moley has played my Musical Theater level. I put so much work and time in it and now I'm really happy that you have seen it big big thanks for that. And thank you so much for making a competition where I finally could enter. I love to create music level with music vid's and you gave me the chance to enter with one of my music levels
I know that there are many great levels and Mm Picked levels entered the competition and the chance to be under the best levels is not big but I'm really happy that I could enter this competion with my level so it's up to me to thank all of you for your time and work to the LBP Community.

Big greetings, Dini ( and sorry for my english.)		2011-06-27 23:09:00

Author:
Unknown User

The announcement video is ready, but Mm are waiting for more crown codes to come through, lol. So yeah, more waiting I'm afraid!2011-06-29 12:20:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

can't you just post the vid anyway and the winner gets the crown when it's ready? just a thought

's ok if you do have to wait tho, we understand 		2011-06-29 13:06:00

Author:
MuddledMuppet
Posts: 115

Huh, the winners will be announced soon? That's cool. BTW, how come you guys gave up on the idea to upload movies from the competition on your own channel? It was really a great opportunity to watch more movies, other than the first 3 which will apparently be selected and youtubeitized. 2011-06-29 19:20:00

Author:
Stampy
Posts: 86

Can't wait, I'm so excited... XD2011-06-29 19:23:00

Author:
Pattington_Bear
Posts: 777

Huh, the winners will be announced soon? That's cool. BTW, how come you guys gave up on the idea to upload movies from the competition on your own channel? It was really a great opportunity to watch more movies, other than the first 3 which will apparently be selected and youtubeitized. We are still going to upload some that haven't won the main prizes! We just haven't yet! 2011-06-30 00:10:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

The announcement thread is up here (https://lbpcentral.lbp-hub.com/index.php?t=59139-LBP-Machinima-Competition-The-Winners%21&p=878356#post878356).

Could a mod please lock this thread? Thanks all. 		2011-07-01 15:54:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266


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