I've got and idea...

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

New idea:

Project section managers! Instead of Alan trying to do the whole thing, how about we assign "manager" titles to various aspects of this. Like video manager, audio manager, photo manager, resource manager etc... Alan would be a CEO, so to speak. Then one who has the final say in what the various managers propose to him.

For instance, I'd like to be an audio/soundtrack manager. I'm making a list of all the songs that seem happy and summer-ish, and I've been scouring the net looking for them to propose for the project.

Right now I'm at school, so I'll have more when I get home. Here's my proposal that I whipped up in the lunch room:
1. Avatar OST (I don't think we'll have copyright issues as long as we don't make money for profit)
2. Avatar trailer soundtrack (the music in this is good too)
3. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Hawaiian guy with a nice voice)
4. Songs proposed by others in the previous pages of the thread (I haven't reviewed these yet)
5. More later...

EDIT: I would also like to manage (or vice manage) photos and video. But again, it's all up to Allen who does what, and how the project ends.

I get excited thinking about managing the audio/video/still shots! It's like the biggest multimedia project I never had in school!

[Unil Makto]

New idea:

Project section managers! Instead of Alan trying to do the whole thing, how about we assign "manager" titles to various aspects of this. Like video manager, audio manager, photo manager, resource manager etc... Alan would be a CEO, so to speak. Then one who has the final say in what the various managers propose to him.

For instance, I'd like to be an audio/soundtrack manager. I'm making a list of all the songs that seem happy and summer-ish, and I've been scouring the net looking for them to propose for the project.

Right now I'm at school, so I'll have more when I get home. Here's my proposal that I whipped up in the lunch room:
1. Avatar OST (I don't think we'll have copyright issues as long as we don't make money for profit)
2. Avatar trailer soundtrack (the music in this is good too)
3. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Hawaiian guy with a nice voice)
4. Songs proposed by others in the previous pages of the thread (I haven't reviewed these yet)
5. More later...

EDIT: I would also like to manage (or vice manage) photos and video. But again, it's all up to Allen who does what, and how the project ends.

I get excited thinking about managing the audio/video/still shots! It's like the biggest multimedia project I never had in school!

Oh, I love Israel Kamakawiwo'ole then man had a great voice! You can add Keali'i Reichel to that list. These would certainly fit it nicely with the theme!

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

Oh, I love Israel Kamakawiwo'ole then man had a great voice! You can add Keali'i Reichel to that list. These would certainly fit it nicely with the theme!

Will do later at home, meh class is almost over.

[Alan]

New idea:

Project section managers! Instead of Alan trying to do the whole thing, how about we assign "manager" titles to various aspects of this. Like video manager, audio manager, photo manager, resource manager etc... Alan would be a CEO, so to speak. Then one who has the final say in what the various managers propose to him.

For instance, I'd like to be an audio/soundtrack manager. I'm making a list of all the songs that seem happy and summer-ish, and I've been scouring the net looking for them to propose for the project.

Right now I'm at school, so I'll have more when I get home. Here's my proposal that I whipped up in the lunch room:
1. Avatar OST (I don't think we'll have copyright issues as long as we don't make money for profit)
2. Avatar trailer soundtrack (the music in this is good too)
3. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Hawaiian guy with a nice voice)
4. Songs proposed by others in the previous pages of the thread (I haven't reviewed these yet)
5. More later...

EDIT: I would also like to manage (or vice manage) photos and video. But again, it's all up to Allen who does what, and how the project ends.

I get excited thinking about managing the audio/video/still shots! It's like the biggest multimedia project I never had in school!

Wow what enthusiasm! Hold your Ikran back tsmukan! I think we have to take small steps to begin with (putting adult tone of voice on) . However, perhaps something you could be thinking about is 'sounds'. Remember this is awareness/call to help protect our planet type film, so we will need sounds that can be used to enhance our message. These don't just need to be sounds from nature, but also human created sounds that symbolise man's harm to the planet.

One very important point I would like everyone to take note of. When we are out filming etc, make sure that you get any necessary permissions, even from your parents if your under 18, and don't invade anyone's privacy etc. Sorry to put adult tone of voice on again. But I don't want anyone getting into trouble. This project should be fun, not strife!

I'm going to be spending the next few days sorting out the 'script' side of things. This will draw out what will be required in terms of shots, action, sound and so on. Then people will be able to see what they can do and get stuck into it. Yay!

Thanks for the music suggestions, but I'm afraid we cannot use the music you mentioned due to copyright issues...like international copyright issues! I've ventured into it in my own country and its a long hard slog and I don't fancy any fines of £1000s!

However, we are fortunate that Tirol has offered to do the music score for us and getting people with these skills and freely contribute are like rocking horse do-do. I did search the singers you mentioned and they do sound ok. No doubt Tirol will be keeping an eye on this thread and can get ideas for the music style and tone for our film.

I can tell this has really caught your imagination. Don't let your school work suffer though (sorry adult tone coming out again) This is the biggest video project I've done too. With the enthusiasm that people are showing I'm sure we're going to make this happen and in the end have somthing that we are all pround of.

Alan

[Tìrol]

You might want to look for a replacement if I do not get that synth. I am wasting precious days with nothing to show for it.

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

Music List Proposal

1. Avatar sound track
2. Avatar trailer soundtrack
3. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (particularly over the rainbow)
4. The song in this video (John's Walk from the Ink soundtrack)
5. Background music from the Planet Earth/Pandora episodes
6. Tirol's score for the video
7. More suggestions?

Wow what enthusiasm! Hold your Ikran back tsmukan! I think we have to take small steps to begin with (putting adult tone of voice on) . However, perhaps something you could be thinking about is 'sounds'. Remember this is awareness/call to help protect our planet type film, so we will need sounds that can be used to enhance our message. These don't just need to be sounds from nature, but also human created sounds that symbolise man's harm to the planet.

There's a factory near by me, I can record trucks driving around.

One very important point I would like everyone to take note of. When we are out filming etc, make sure that you get any necessary permissions, even from your parents if your under 18, and don't invade anyone's privacy etc. Sorry to put adult tone of voice on again. But I don't want anyone getting into trouble. This project should be fun, not strife!

Bah, more safety talk, I've heard this in meh multimedia class.

I'm going to be spending the next few days sorting out the 'script' side of things. This will draw out what will be required in terms of shots, action, sound and so on. Then people will be able to see what they can do and get stuck into it. Yay!

Thanks for the music suggestions, but I'm afraid we cannot use the music you mentioned due to copyright issues...like international copyright issues! I've ventured into it in my own country and its a long hard slog and I don't fancy any fines of £1000s!

However, we are fortunate that Tirol has offered to do the music score for us and getting people with these skills and freely contribute are like rocking horse do-do. I did search the singers you mentioned and they do sound ok. No doubt Tirol will be keeping an eye on this thread and can get ideas for the music style and tone for our film.

Are you SURE that we can't use it, even if it's not for profit? EDIT: Tirol appears to be having some problems...

I can tell this has really caught your imagination. Don't let your school work suffer though (sorry adult tone coming out again) This is the biggest video project I've done too. With the enthusiasm that people are showing I'm sure we're going to make this happen and in the end have somthing that we are all pround of.

Yes, this does have my imagination my the reins! But don't worry, I'm still keeping up in the last weeks of school. Actually, ever since Avatar, I've been thinking clearer! I can't wait for this to become a reality...

There is a good chance I can borrow my church's camera too, but I need to know when and what exactly I'm going to capture with it, as to reduce the time I have it (reducing the time I have to break it too lol). Also: I had a neat-o idea. What if I could duct-tape a camera to my helmet (helmet cam ftw!) and ride around on meh dirtbike? Would you have any use for that, maybe our need for motor sports that slowly kills the earth? (Can't you tell I just want an excuse to ride my dirtbike?)

I do also have an 8 MP still camera if you need any high res stills from me. Here's teh camera's at meh disposal: The ones on the top are the church's which I may be able to use. Bottom row is mine, including the still taker which was used to take this pic, thus it's not seen lol.

[Alan]

You might want to look for a replacement if I do not get that synth. I am wasting precious days with nothing to show for it.

Kaltxi Tiorl, No worries tsmukan. If I'm honest I think we will be talking towards the end of June before we complete this. By the time I've pulled something together, folks have shot there footage, then possible extra shot required, retakes maybe, then rough edit. at which point you will be able to really get a flavour of what score is required. Then there will be the final cut.

So hopefully that will give you some time. Also by having you do the music it will make the film complete in that it will be all from us.

I suspect that besides the final version, which will probably be about 3 mins, there will also be an extended version too.

Toodle pip,

Alan

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

Now I have a question... How do you plan on getting the footage? My DSL isn't fast downloading, and it's slower uploading, even standard def video. I might have to mail you a DVD of HD video or something... Exitement!...

[Tìrol]

We really can not (and should not) use the music from Avatar. It is always illegal to use such music in that way. We might be able to use creative commons stuff though if I do not get enough done. (I should if I get my hands on the piano). The "safety talk" is essential. As a project whole we have to be to the letter of the law, no matter how small or if we make money or not. Good ideas though. If I can borrow a camera, I live near a massive industrial facility and you can see the soot from it on the buildings etc. The synth piano takes precedence before the footage though.

Edit:

To get to us, perhaps mail or take it to a public Internet place in a flash drive.

[Unil Makto]

@tawtute_tsamsiyu Yes I was thinking about that too, the thing we use on projects is a central repository. I might go through some of my old stuff and try to put together a SDS server. But I'll have to get back to you on this one as soon as I go through some boxes.

On a side note (as I am terrible with a camera, honestly you should look through some of my home videos... ) ) I would be more than happy to write up the DVD menu, perhaps add some interactive features *rubs hands* to go with it?