Do you try to comment?

[Rodney V. Smith]

Just curious as to how many of us who have entered our films take the time to view the other entries and comment?

So far, personally I've commented on about 90% of the entries and I'm working my way down the list... but there are some entries where the filmmakers have commented on no one else's films but their own. That's a bit of a turn off and I'm tempted to NOT comment on entries like that.

[preston]

my reviews are slowly making their way to each thread, but more importantly, i wanted to be sure to view all the films and give them an honest rating (before the deadline). with that accomplished, i will now concentrate on my reviews...

[Lawsuit_Boy]

Viewed, voted on, and reviewed every film in the fest. I'd say my job is now done. Time to get back to work on other projects, school, and enjoying St. Patrick's Day. :beer:

[Richard J. Johnson]

I watched and commented on about 90% as well. some of them a few times. If you are in the fest and want some feedback it is probably a good idea to comment on other films as well.

Most of the people I wanted to watch and comment on my films did so and I am thankful for that. And I got some great critiques and compliments.

[Larry Rutledge]

While the comments are a huge benefit of this fest and are greatly appreciated by the filmmakers, it is not a requirement of the fest.

Whatever your personal view on the matter, I would recommend you follow that pattern and not base it on whether another filmmaker comments on others or not.

There are many reasons why people may not be able to participate more, but they still were able to make and enter a film and should not be penalized because for whatever reason they are unable to spend the great amount of time required to provide coherent feedback on the other entries.


Again, I re-iterate, it is one of the largest benefits of these fests, but it is not a requirement for inclusion. If you are able to make time to comment, please do so based on that fact alone, not whether that person commented on yours, or others, entries.

And, on the flipside, if you watched a film (whether you entered or not) it would be good to drop by that films thread and let the filmmakers know what you thought (be constructive, this is not a pissing contest)

[Rodney V. Smith]

I only said I was tempted not to comment. I still went ahead and commented anyway. It didn't lessen the my rating... just makes it feel like they are less involved and just here to compete.

[preston]

personally, i am not here to compete in any way; i'm here for the workshop atmosphere. i have a long way to go before i get competitive. ;)

i will make the time to review and comment on every film. it's the least i can do.

[Lawsuit_Boy]

I don't like the suspense of having a ton of views with only a fraction of feedback from the approximate number of viewings per film as averaged. Haha, just kidding. It's certainly making me nervous for our entry, though. I really doubt we stand a chance to make the finals, but even if we only got one positive review, I'd still be a nervous wreck, because, well...that's me!

But anywho, I'm off to an exam. Good luck to all. :thumbsup:

[Larry Rutledge]

I wasn't trying to single you out, that's why I didn't quote your original post. But since you made the comment I wanted to give the info I did for others who may be considering the same thing.

I'm sure there are some who are here just to compete ... but even they can benefit from the rest of us giving them solid feedback :)

[Lawsuit_Boy]

personally, i am not here to compete in any way; i'm here for the workshop atmosphere. i have a long way to go before i get competitive. ;)

i will make the time to review and comment on every film. it's the least i can do.

This is the best reason for entering a dvx festival, and my number one reason. To get involved with other filmmakers is my number one concern.

But since we live in America, and competition is the driving force of all of our lives (whether you admit it or not), so there of course comes frayed nerves for me and probably for some others.

[Zim]

I probably have made comments on about 70% so far.

[Sprocketboy]

I sincerely believe the feedback is the biggest prize of all. Winning is nice side benefit because you get cool equipment for your next film.

This past week has been a blast.

I commented on about 90% myself, burned out and continued, but only viewed and rated the rest.

[Chris Messineo]

I have watched, voted, and commented on them all.

I think I have received comments in return from about half of the filmmakers (which is great).

I would never change my vote for another film based on whether or not they commented on mine (or even what they thought of mine).

Still, I am a little disappointed that some of the filmmakers didn't comment on mine, as I really loved their films, I respect their talent, and I wanted to hear their thoughts about mine.

[MrKilloran]

I've watched, rated, and commented on all of them (from what I remember)

[ZazaCast]

Still, I am a little disappointed that some of the filmmakers didn't comment on mine, as I really loved their films, I respect their talent, and I wanted to hear their thoughts about mine.

These were my exact thoughts from TwilightFest...I was really looking forward to comments from the 'Big Guns'.:(

[MrKilloran]

These were my exact thoughts from TwilightFest...I was really looking forward to comments from the 'Big Guns'.:(

Well, did you remember to pick up your tickets to the gun show?

[Sprocketboy]

I have watched, voted, and commented on them all.

I think I have received comments in return from about half of the filmmakers (which is great).

I would never change my vote for another film based on whether or not they commented on mine (or even what they thought of mine).

Still, I am a little disappointed that some of the filmmakers didn't comment on mine, as I really loved their films, I respect their talent, and I wanted to hear their thoughts about mine.

I've actually watched your film about 4 times and its a shame more people didn't chime in, but on the other hand that could be a good thing. There might not be much to criticize. :thumbup:

I would also like to add that it maybe a matter of taste. Someone may not know how to review something like your film. Apparently, action and funny are 'in.' Sad times need a good laugh.

[abraham]

My brother (themacb) is busy -- so I have kinda taken the reigns in participation.

But that said: I don't want to comment on someone's piece because i feel compelled to.
I spoke to those that I felt like I could add to.
Some of the movies I really didn't think there was anything new to say -- and in some cases, i didn't really feel like there was anything constructive for me to say.
So I chose not to say anything, because I feel like it's better that way.

Too often in my real life I witness or receive compliments that people don't really mean (especially on a set), as well as "criticisms" that are not fully thought out or even true.

We all like getting comments -- i know I do -- but it's so much better when they're completely genuine and thought out.

Word. I'm havin a ball.
:costumed-smiley-047
Voting is closed, where da results at yo!?

EDIT: although the comments on our flick have been great. I ain't hating.

[Norm Sanders]

I desperately tried to watch, rate, and comment on every single one. By the end of last night, I was so burned out and it was LATE (pushing around 2am by the time I finished), I simply watched & rated, and then went through & found the specific threads for approximately 10 or so films (the only ones I hadn't commented on), and let them know that I did watch & rate, and that if they want a review to PM me.

I've rec'd 2 PM's today, which I'll take the time to watch their films yet again & then give a fresh review.

If I'm hoping folks will comment on my film, it's the least I can do for everyone else's as well.

There's a couple of folks that I've commented on their film, and they didn't even acknowledge it when commenting back in their own thread, and haven't taken the time to do the same in mine, but oh well. Has to be expected at times.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Well I'm not saying comment in every single thread, but if there's something you really enjoyed about a movie, stop in and say so. how can that hurt?

Some of us will try to comment on every movie (10 more to go!), but it is a HUGE task and shouldn;t be undertaken lightly. Hell I still have to respond to some comments in my own thread, and that gets daunting very quickly.

[Norm Sanders]

Yeah, I agree on all you've said ... and while it's GREAT to drop in & say something was great, it's of even more importance (to the filmmaker) to have folks drop in & say what they didn't like (whether technical, story, acting, directing, or whatever) ... only way we'll all get better. That said, it needs to be dealt in a way that's constructive with a least a LITTLE positive as well, so as not to destroy the filmmaker & make them think it's not worth ever attempting again.

[Rodney V. Smith]

Gee I didn't think my critiques were THAT soul crushing. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

[Norm Sanders]

Lol, just a general statement, nothing at you dude. Though I do think you've got AWESOME feedback, and have really laid it out for some folks, but in an excellent peer-sort-of way.

[Richard J. Johnson]

He made me cry.:crybaby:


Lol, just a general statement, nothing at you dude. Though I do think you've got AWESOME feedback, and have really laid it out for some folks, but in an excellent peer-sort-of way.

[MrKilloran]

Gee I didn't think my critiques were THAT soul crushing. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

My hand's uncontrollably shake when I go to press record now... :undecided

[Rodney V. Smith]

See I go away for one hour and you guys go wild . :cheesy:

[Norm Sanders]

He made me cry.:crybaby:



My hand's uncontrollably shake when I go to press record now... :undecided

LMAO. The devistationing wake Puckthemad leaves behind in his feedback.....

[warau]

Well, I watched, rated and commented on them all (if I missed one, let me know, some of these were done pretty late at night...). I didn't always feel competent to say much, I am hoping that as I learn from everyone here, I will be a better reviewer for future fests. The comments on my thread are VERY helpful and much appreciated.

[ZazaCast]

Gee I didn't think my critiques were THAT soul crushing. :Drogar-Love(DBG):

I started wetting the bed again....

[Rodney V. Smith]

We should rename this thread to: Victims of Puck's Reviews. :grin: maybe we can start a charitable organization.

[mjjason]

I understand the next fest will support video streamings. I would also like to see a youtube style comments section under the streaming video. That section can link back to the actual film thread that way people can comment as they watch the film and their comments can appear on the official film thread.


The way it is now people have to download the film and view it away from the site. This makes commenting less easy. On the last two fest I wasn't able to comment on many films nor was I able to watch many. I actually didn't even vote for my own film let alone many others. This was more due to personal reasons than anything else but I think applying the above suggestion would make viewing and commenting much more fluid.

[Norm Sanders]

Why would you not cast a vote for a film's rating after watching it? I'm only asking because you stated the personal reasons aspect.

Streaming would be GREAT, as long as it also had a download option to it. I'm sure there are plenty of people that may need the ability to download the films so they can watch them on trips, or other places they may not have internet access.

[MrKilloran]

We should rename this thread to: Victims of Puck's Reviews. :grin: maybe we can start a charitable organization.

Make PSA's about raising money for the victims. :grin:

[orchidsofwrath]

I commented on over 40 I believe, didn't have time to get around to all of them though. Something I noticed though, the number of comments on the movie's thread was directly correlated to how well it did in the contest. The movie's that were good and made the finals had more comments. Typically the less polished (or just not as strong) had less comments. There were a few acceptions but for the most part I saw this pattern. Either more people are inclined to leave feedback if they liked it, or the better film makers are more popular thus getting more views (and coincidentally more comments).

[mjjason]

Why would you not cast a vote for a film's rating after watching it? I'm only asking because you stated the personal reasons aspect.

Streaming would be GREAT, as long as it also had a download option to it. I'm sure there are plenty of people that may need the ability to download the films so they can watch them on trips, or other places they may not have internet access.
Sorry for not being clear. I didn't have time this go around to comment alot on the films nor view many. The ones I did view were once I watched on my pda. When I said personal reasons I ment my work commitments. I have been busy at work and didn't have time to fully view and comment on everyone's films.

[Norm Sanders]

Got it! Makes total sense.

On another note, you were able to view on your PDA? I'm SO jealous!

[Blaine]

I'm not associated with anything in this fest but I still watched and rated them all. There are still about 12 I haven't commented on and I may try to get to those.

[Norm Sanders]

That's pretty awesome of you, Blaine, seriously. I felt a sort of moral obligation to do so, as I have with every fest I've been involved in (or have tried desperately to get through EVERY one in past fests I was in). But, if I've not been able to get into a fest, it's usually because of some time issue, that then also prevents me from being able to even watch all the films, let alone comment on them.