The EB Film Contest (eat your heart out Cannes) [Archive]

Brennus

08-30-2010, 23:28

Calling all Strategos, Consuls, Kings, Chieftains, Generals and Admirals with a creative flair.

It has been a while now since the last screenshot competition (thanks to those forum members who organised it, Duguntz I believe, and some excellent shots from players). I would like to suggest a film contest for September to take our minds off EBII for a while (I know some of you are getting quite irritated by the lack of recent previews).

There are already some excellent films on Youtube by EB'ers, my particular favourites being "Legion Strong" and "Life of a Legionary" (if only for the farting Gaul), but you can never have too much of a good thing, apart from perhaps whisky and vodka which caused me to miss a ferry from Scotland on saturday (oops). If people want to participate in an EB film contest please let me know, I will happily do the leg work of organising it.

What do people think? Up for it? Or should I just go back to my Belgae?

(BTW I pinched this idea from Sonic, I admit to that).

Revoltie

08-30-2010, 23:37

IT would be awesome, though fraps seem to hate my pc, so I wouldn't be participating.

Captain Jazzy

08-31-2010, 00:20

Sounds like a good idea might made a small atempt myself, Im suprised that there arnt more EB videos on Youtube because theres alot of potential...

vartan

08-31-2010, 00:27

Sounds like a good idea might made a small atempt myself, Im suprised that there arnt more EB videos on Youtube because theres alot of potential...
There are many, just hard to find. That's why there are people dedicated to the idea of promoting the activation of such potential. They're known as the Total War Filmmakers. Good job Sonic and Brennus.

EDIT: Do promotional vids count and am I eligible? xD

EDIT #2: Who cares?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5Ihw9Ce76Y

EDIT #3:
IT would be awesome, though fraps seem to hate my pc, so I wouldn't be participating.
Be more specific, I might be able to help!

stratigos vasilios

08-31-2010, 03:18

Absolutely awesome vid Vartan! That could even be a trailer for EB:The Movie.

vartan

08-31-2010, 03:24

Absolutely awesome vid Vartan! That could even be a trailer for EB:The Movie.
:laugh4: It's actually a 2-day draft I turned into YouTube out of pure laziness. There are only 3 weeks till the start of Fall so I don't care. Besides, the players are fixed, they will be the top players of the last tournaments. EB: The Movie is a concept that's been around, but I can't give out information on my rendition of it, or who is working on it. (While we're on the subject, Jirisys, get started on that script and director's notes sheet, as well as some cam paths from the July 2010 replay archive. Thanks.) :laugh4:

EDIT: Download original video here:

http://www.filefront.com/17250145/EB Online Champions Cup - Fall 2010 (Trailer).avi

Brennus

08-31-2010, 11:37

Everyone is eligeable.

Here are some preliminary rules:

1. Only use in-game footage from EB. Any footage from other mods or non-ingame graphics are not allowed.
2. Choose whatever music you like, but just remember that not everyone likes the same music so be careful if setting your video to popular music.
3. One video per contender.
4. Voice overs are allowed, however they must be original (no pinching lines from Gladiator or Spartacus). Also if you choose to use your own voice just be careful it sounds professional.
5. Use of either the Pahlava or Epeiros intro videos will result in disqualification.
6. Videos must be no longer than 10 minutes (again be careful, a long video may seem like a good idea but may cause people to lose interest).
7. Have fun!

Contest Ends 1st October.

Brennus

08-31-2010, 19:57

Thanks to everyone who has expressed interest in this thread so far but I fear this thread is dying.

Ludens

08-31-2010, 20:25

Absolutely awesome vid Vartan! That could even be a trailer for EB:The Movie.

:yes: Several great shots, and I do like the soundtrack.

Anyway, I like the idea of a contest. Should people be allowed to critize one another's video's?

vartan

08-31-2010, 20:29

Thanks to everyone who has expressed interest in this thread so far but I fear this thread is dying.
I fear you are jumping to conclusions!

:yes: Several great shots, and I do like the soundtrack.

Anyway, I like the idea of a contest. Should people be allowed to critize one another's video's?
Thank you.

I'm sure that is within the bounds of forum rules, as long as some common etiquette is followed, correct?

Brennus

08-31-2010, 20:38

I fear you are jumping to conclusions!

I hope your right.

vartan

08-31-2010, 21:10

I hope your right.
I usually am, unless you're specifically asking people to use the RTW movie_cam. If you are, the least you can do is link them to some tutorial vids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-GvekLxdAQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCsLJjosLU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvLgqEbcZcY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ1fQeJ0UMI

Ibn-Khaldun

08-31-2010, 21:37

Thanks vartan.
I was about to ask some tips how to make videos in RTW and the next thing I see is your post here.
:bow:

vartan

08-31-2010, 21:46

Thanks vartan.
I was about to ask some tips how to make videos in RTW and the next thing I see is your post here.
:bow:
Always one step ahead of you, my same-wavelength EB Online Jury Cleric! Ahahaah.

Ibn-Khaldun

08-31-2010, 22:13

Armed with these tutorial videos I might even try to make an EB movie. :2thumbsup:

Brennus

08-31-2010, 23:35

I might even be tempted (don't worry I wont enter, just always wanted to make one).

Ludens

09-01-2010, 20:17

I'm sure that is within the bounds of forum rules, as long as some common etiquette is followed, correct?

It is; I am just asking if you want special rules for the contest. Not everybody likes to have their work critiqued, and not everybody is good at giving constructive criticism. So: do we allow comments on the quality of video's, and do we want it during the contest or only after?

vartan

09-01-2010, 20:26

It is; I am just asking if you want special rules for the contest. Not everybody likes to have their work critiqued, and not everybody is good at giving constructive criticism. So: do we allow comments on the quality of video's, and do we want it during the contest or only after?
A question for Brennus indeed. Anyone wanting to send me four letter words can just PM me on here. As for the usual remarks, I get them all the time on YouTube, whether as messages or as comments. So no worries on my end (:

Cute Wolf

09-01-2010, 20:28

Did altered unit numbers in EDU allowable?

such as putting 240 Thorakitai Argyraspidai against 240 gaesatae for massive effect....

Brennus

09-02-2010, 14:21

RE Ludens, I don't really think there is anyway of preventing criticism is there? I will re-draw the rules and add a note asking people to be constructive if they must criticise. Also no faction biased posts. For example if people post videos showing Roman victories no criticising purely because people like the Sweboz and vice versa for videos showing "barbarian" victories, comments must be purely based on the videos creative aspects not it's political leanings. How does that sound?

RE Cute_Wolf, there will be no limit on unit sizes. Now this might be viewed as unfair to people whose computers cannot handle large numbers of units but large unit sizes are not neccesserilly (I can't spell) a good thing. Due to the nature of the "clone armies" sometime huge numbers of identical units can appear quite dull and detract from the atmosphere of the battle (IMO). What do you think?

antisocialmunky

09-02-2010, 15:06

Link to a dictionary definition of 'critique'.

vartan

09-02-2010, 15:24

What's wrong with sticking to the original MP EDU Cute Wolf? Or do you feel you need to compromise for the lack of something? (:

Link to a dictionary definition of 'critique'.
Haha, typical ASM. Just for kicks, your link doesn't work.

Brennus

09-04-2010, 19:25

vartan

09-05-2010, 00:08

Come on everyone let's show abit of enthusiasm! Last time there was a screenshot competition there was a flood of entries.

Can anyone think of a good reward for the winner? There's the obvious balloon but thaty seems a bit of an anti-climax for people who have gone to the effort of producing a video.
Brennus you have to understand something, one of the only pieces of software that actually provides a decent video capture result is known as Fraps, and that costs some money. It may not be too expensive, but it's still money. I personally don't know anybody from all the dozens of friends that I have that actually owns Fraps. So if you don't get a lot of video productions this month (and it's only the 4th of the month, mind you), then don't be disappointed please.

Cute Wolf

09-05-2010, 05:57

What's wrong with sticking to the original MP EDU Cute Wolf? Or do you feel you need to compromise for the lack of something? (:

now, if a story begins with small group of cretan archers are being pursued by massive horde of Gaesatae, want to **** their ***...

Brennus

09-05-2010, 10:23

Brennus you have to understand something, one of the only pieces of software that actually provides a decent video capture result is known as Fraps, and that costs some money. It may not be too expensive, but it's still money. I personally don't know anybody from all the dozens of friends that I have that actually owns Fraps. So if you don't get a lot of video productions this month (and it's only the 4th of the month, mind you), then don't be disappointed please.

Oh I no I fully understand and I don't expect anyone to be producing videos yet I was just hoping that a few more people would have indicated that they would take part. (I'm unemployed at the moment and thus quite impatient I will admit).

Vaginacles

09-06-2010, 06:42

i'm gonna be a lamewad and make a EB movie about alexander the great with the Iron maiden song in the background

vartan

09-06-2010, 06:45

i'm gonna be a lamewad and make a EB movie about alexander the great with the Iron maiden song in the background
With a username like that, no problem!

Ibn-Khaldun

09-06-2010, 23:29

vartan

09-07-2010, 00:01

I have 2 ideas. One for a short movie(more like an intro for a faction) and another one for a longer movie. What I need is someone who could help me playing some MP battles so that I could use them to create scenes for my movie(s). A help with the RTW movie cam is also appreciated.
I have people who can direct, create a camera path, and produce. I also have a bunch of tournament replays that you can download off the Replay Archive on the EB Online website. Perhaps you could find ample material there, because it is getting harder to find opponents.

Rahwana

09-07-2010, 05:48

holy **** wow, you allready realize my idea!!! :idea:

now.. now.... how to remove the "made by fraps" logo, and 30 second limitation? anyone knew another free video capturing program?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZIlwwWzkcg

vartan

09-07-2010, 05:50

now.. now.... how to remove the "made by fraps" logo, and 30 second limitation? anyone knew another free video capturing program?
There are few video capture softwares and none like Fraps when it comes to video-game capture on the PC. If you wish you may purchase it.

Rahwana

09-07-2010, 06:10

There are few video capture softwares and none like Fraps when it comes to video-game capture on the PC. If you wish you may purchase it.

umm... u knew... for average Indonesian, $30 could be used to bought food for half a month, no I'm not joking.... you could buy alive a goat with that here...

Cute Wolf

09-07-2010, 07:48

don't worry sonic, it was US$ 37, and I've been decided that registering fraps was better than buy some whiskey....

vartan

09-07-2010, 12:04

umm... u knew... for average Indonesian, $30 could be used to bought food for half a month, no I'm not joking.... you could buy alive a goat with that here...
You won't commit even $37 USD for your team? And what is that, you asking for charity? Tell me the account number and I'll send $50 bucks your way and we'll call it Charity Case Indonesia: Total War.

Cute Wolf

09-07-2010, 12:31

You won't commit even $37 USD for your team? And what is that, you asking for charity? Tell me the account number and I'll send $50 bucks your way and we'll call it Charity Case Indonesia: Total War.

no thanks, I allready bought it.... :thumbsup:
now... the real matter is how to not to bought whiskey this holiday

(actually I bought that using a share of my money, that originally planned to go for buying some drinks... )

Olaf The Great

09-07-2010, 17:46

Is there a reason Pahlava and Epeiros can't be used or is that a joke rule?

vartan

09-07-2010, 18:10

Is there a reason Pahlava and Epeiros can't be used or is that a joke rule?
Because the films have to be original, not plagiarized. If you use the intro vids then you're just plagiarizing art.

Ibn-Khaldun

09-07-2010, 22:27

I have people who can direct, create a camera path, and produce. I also have a bunch of tournament replays that you can download off the Replay Archive on the EB Online website. Perhaps you could find ample material there, because it is getting harder to find opponents.

I had forgot that Archive! I downloaded the July replays a long time ago. I guess I'll have to take some time to watch them.
Anyway, once I have "the script" 100% ready I'll let you know so that it would be possible to create the clips.