Uploads and Deadline [Archive] - DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking

Jason Ramsey

03-02-2010, 12:45 PM

As you know we've had some issues with the domain name. An additional problem is that much of the back end is tied directly to that domain name. We're working on getting something up for uploads.

Apologize for the inconvenience of all of this. I know it is terrible timing.

We will add additional time to the upload deadline as necessary to make sure everyone has ample time to upload once receiving upload and compression instructions.

You may have 60MB for your film this time.

Sorry again for the trouble.

Later,
Jason

Richard J. Johnson

03-02-2010, 12:49 PM

It's cool. You always get it together. 60MB is awesome. I can get me a little more res.

ZazaCast

03-02-2010, 12:57 PM

no worries.... and thanks again for all you do...you mod-types!
Groovy. :cool:

Rodney V. Smith

03-02-2010, 01:16 PM

Oh damn! 60MB. It's Christmas!

Thanks for proving me wrong there Jason. :-P

MrSeth

03-02-2010, 02:31 PM

cool.. does that mean a deadline extension?? i'll have more time to re-edit :)

Jason Ramsey

03-02-2010, 02:37 PM

I'm open to suggestions on any proposed deadline change within reason and not solely for the purposes of buying folks extra time, but to allow for the delay in upload and compression instructions being made available.

My initial thought was to allow through the weekend for uploading, which is kinda like an extra week for a lot of people who work, I would imagine. Though, it would also put a dent in weekend viewing plans.

Please feel free to let me know your thoughts on this.

Lataer,
Jason

Ki-Ki

03-02-2010, 02:46 PM

I'd probably say by the 7th, that way then perhaps we could be ready for the new week..

Fresh Week.. Bunch of films to download and watch.

And like you said, gives up till the weekend & beyond.

Richard J. Johnson

03-02-2010, 02:59 PM

Just let me know so I can schedule my keg delivery and reserve my fest strippers.

Rodney V. Smith

03-02-2010, 03:00 PM

Just an awkward time do do a launch. Most launches take advantage of either friday or early saturday so they can get the weekend crowd. Plus with so many films to watch, a lot of people actually get cast and crew and friends together for a watching party. I know viewing habits differ from each person.

Uploading-wise a cut off on the 7th would probably be pretty sweet. As long as the films go live we can make announcements and everythign so people can view during the week if they want. Reviews may be slow coming in during the week and then possibly ramp up over the weekend...

Rodney V. Smith

03-02-2010, 03:01 PM

I am of course just looking at it from a purely marketing standpoint...

Jason Ramsey

03-02-2010, 03:02 PM

if folks want to keep it friday or push it to saturday and we can try to get the films up for viewing same day, I am fine with that. Just want to make sure no one feels burned by the technical issues we've had

later,
jason

ZazaCast

03-02-2010, 03:05 PM

Friday works for me!

Rodney V. Smith

03-02-2010, 03:06 PM

Personally I've been preparing for the Friday as THE day anyway, since I was so late with my entry. I'm sure a lot of us were gearing up for that as well. After all it has been announced in the rules for so long.

If people need to make changes maybe give them until sunday to do so? To make sure they;re compliant with the rules...

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-02-2010, 03:08 PM

Friday works for me!
You mean Friday, April, 2nd right? :)

ZazaCast

03-02-2010, 03:09 PM

You mean Friday, April, 2nd right? :)

You know.....

vnguyen972

03-02-2010, 03:10 PM

As long as we don't overlap with Oscar... i'm good... as I plan to have an Oscar viewing party!!! LOL

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-02-2010, 03:11 PM

You know.....
Just teasing. :)

ZazaCast

03-02-2010, 03:12 PM

Just teasing. :)

:Drogar-Happy(DBG):

Jason Ramsey

03-02-2010, 03:14 PM

added a poll to this thread. Please be reasonable. I don't want anyone to feel burned due to issues that are on our end, so I'm open. But, I'm not very open to people just looking to take advantage and eek out a couple of extra days.

So, if the deadline stays the same, chances of weekend viewing are high. If the deadline moves to the following Monday, of course, viewing would begin monday or tuesday.

Later,
Jason

chriscurl

03-02-2010, 03:16 PM

I voted keep it the same, if anything push the deadline later on Friday, maybe even til midnight if needed.

Jason Ramsey

03-02-2010, 03:19 PM

giving some padding on the actual time (keeping it the same day) is a possibility....

Which gives me an idea... we really need a "formal" entry of some sort moving forward for the fests... just to supply a link and formally announce your intentions to enter and provide contact information, so that we can then send out bulk emails in the event anything comes up like this in the future. So, everyone will get word of anything and it's even stephen across the board.

ZazaCast

03-02-2010, 03:43 PM

I voted keep it the same, if anything push the deadline later on Friday, maybe even til midnight if needed.

I'm with you...spaceman!:D

dougspice

03-02-2010, 04:17 PM

I like this idea to pushing it to midnight on Friday, but I really don't think anything else should be necessary – unless there are still server-side problems.

MSpencer

03-02-2010, 04:18 PM

give me a weekend and i'll bang out another... no rush... ;)

jasonthewho

03-02-2010, 04:23 PM

I voted Keep it the same, but I think the best choice would be Midnight on Friday, so that everyone has all day after they get off work, but you guys could potentially get the films up sometime Saturday, or at least by Sunday.

SonicStates

03-02-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm with the majority too! Pushing submission deadline time is cool with me and as long as there is a safety net in case of server side issues and a bit of wiggle room for violation correction then, terrific.

Rodney V. Smith

03-02-2010, 05:13 PM

I think everyone has been preparing for it to be Friday anyway... guess we're all of the prepare for the worst mindset and respect the deadline...

Gohanto

03-02-2010, 11:48 PM

So if the deadline gets pushed does that mean the phrase "If I only had more time I would've _______" is baned from the comments section?

dougspice

03-03-2010, 12:50 AM

Ha! I think it should be banned regardless – we all knew what the deadline was and how much time existed between now and then, right?

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-03-2010, 06:04 AM

Hmmm..... looks like the poll is almost 50/50 @ 29 votes. Wonder how many entries we'll be getting? I expect that number to climb a bit.

MAH

Richard J. Johnson

03-03-2010, 06:06 AM

^I'm wondering the same thing. It looks this fest is going to be a pretty large one. I hope so anyway.

chriscurl

03-03-2010, 06:07 AM

If the deadine is extended, I'll spend all weekend tweaking the damn thing! I want my life back!!! :shocked:

Richard J. Johnson

03-03-2010, 06:10 AM

If the deadine is extended, I'll spend all weekend tweaking the damn thing! I want my life back!!! :shocked:

LOL. I'm with you on that one. I got 4 hours sleep in 3 days shooting, editing, and CC'ing this thing. If I have more time I will do some ADR for sure.

chriscurl

03-03-2010, 06:17 AM

LOL. I'm with you on that one. I got 4 hours sleep in 3 days shooting, editing, and CC'ing this thing. If I have more time I will do some ADR for sure.

There's still a spaceship set in my living room. The dude does not abide that...

Tim Joy

03-03-2010, 06:20 AM

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-03-2010, 06:22 AM

I'm with, Tim! Extend it to the end of the weekend and I'll make a film about my socks betraying me!

Naaaaaaahhh...... I'm out. :)

Richard J. Johnson

03-03-2010, 06:25 AM

There's still a spaceship set in my living room. The dude does not abide that...

LOL. that is amazing.:happy:

Herman Witkam

03-03-2010, 07:03 AM

Extension or not? :)

ZazaCast

03-03-2010, 08:14 AM

PLease please please please please please please. Yes extend the deadline! I have a BIG surprise in store for everyone and could really use the extra days to finish a monumental entry. As it is, I haven't had even a nano-second to start the thread. Pretty please... :love4:

:nads:
You're killing me here....on with the show!:happy:

...no thread... no poster...my God man, you're going to make Rodney's head explode!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/35446/1264874030.gif

Tunnelmen

03-03-2010, 08:15 AM

If the deadine is extended, I'll spend all weekend tweaking the damn thing! I want my life back!!! :shocked:

I feel the same way...well, my wife wants my life back.

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-03-2010, 08:22 AM

...no thread... no poster...my God man, you're going to make Rodney's head explode!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/35446/1264874030.gifLMAO! :grin:

Barry_Green

03-03-2010, 08:34 AM

I say extend it. Those who want to view the films on a weekend, can just wait until the weekend. :evil:

stinkpot

03-03-2010, 08:42 AM

I say extend it. Those who want to view the films on a weekend, can just wait until the weekend. :evil:

Haha - right on Barry!

I'd loved to see it extended... I'd actually stand a chance of getting one in on time. Haven't even been close since Twilight Fest. :D

Ki-Ki

03-03-2010, 09:07 AM

Either way, look at the results. There's a massive fight to have it extended. Can't ignore those figures now with only 3 votes in it. Even if we are all lazy sods who just want a few extra hours.

By the way i'm not entering, I just live on this board. zZz

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-03-2010, 09:16 AM

Either way, hopefully you guys will decide soon. You don't want people using this as an excuse to miss the deadline if it sticks as the 5th.

Yah, I'm looking at you, Zaza. :evil:

Barry_Green

03-03-2010, 09:33 AM

Prudent planning would dictate that you count on it *not* being extended. If it does get extended, that's a bonus, but don't count on it.

Tim Joy

03-03-2010, 09:44 AM

:nads:
You're killing me here....on with the show!:happy:

...no thread... no poster...my God man, you're going to make Rodney's head explode!
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/35446/1264874030.gif

I know, I know. We are frantically working night and day to finish, and the thread and poster have been pushed aside. This is the biggest production I've ever done, and probably the biggest of any dvxuser fest entry, with a huge cast, stunts, vfx, recording a 15 piece string ensemble... oye, the list goes on. Hoping and praying to get a few more days to really put the shine on this one.

DON'T LET ME DOWN MODS. ME NEED MORE TIME. :cry::cry::cry:

Announcement coming soon....

Rodney V. Smith

03-03-2010, 09:47 AM

http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/35446/1264874030.gif

Scott F

03-03-2010, 09:49 AM

DON'T LET ME DOWN MODS. ME NEED MORE TIME. :cry::cry::cry:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m281/deepfocus88/comic/really.jpg

(Just kidding) I say extend the deadline to NEXT Friday, seeing as I will be out of town. :Drogar-Sick(DBG):

Ki-Ki

03-03-2010, 09:54 AM

Well.

I've been asked to Edit together someones Betrayal Fest film TOMORROW.

Composer hasn't even had a chance to, well compose yet.

Not complaining.

I now actually welcome the Original Deadline.

I love a challenge!

chriscurl

03-03-2010, 10:14 AM

(Just kidding) I say extend the deadline to NEXT Friday, seeing as I will be out of town. :Drogar-Sick(DBG):

Nooooooo, that's crazy talk, I haven't been a hermit the past month to turn this thing in NEXT Friday!!!!

MrSeth

03-03-2010, 10:24 AM

I say do whatever... it's going to be a great fest nevertheless..

Rodney V. Smith

03-03-2010, 10:25 AM

Nooooooo, that's crazy talk, I haven't been a hermit the past month to turn this thing in NEXT Friday!!!!

Damn skippy! Bring it on!

dougspice

03-03-2010, 10:53 AM

Yeah, I don't actually see a strong argument for extending the deadline. I appreciate the gesture, but the server problems have not actually affected anyone's ability to meet the original deadline.

I'm 100% with Chris: I would rather have this film done and out there. I've got cast and crew waiting anxiously to see it!

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-03-2010, 11:00 AM

Yeah, I don't actually see a strong argument for extending the deadline. I appreciate the gesture, but the server problems have not actually affected anyone's ability to meet the original deadline.
Agreed.

Let the viewing begin! Hell, move the deadline up just to keep everyone on their toes.

:shocked:

jk

RodThompson

03-03-2010, 11:09 AM

I don't know guys. I'm at a point with my film of where I'm debating entering or not, due to the threats and all.

Any longer and I may lose my nerve...

Bigmagic

03-03-2010, 11:38 AM

I say do what's best for the people on the back end who have to work their tale off to make this happen. If they need time give it to them, if someone uses that extra time to get a film in so be it. The people who work their tale off to make this all work are all that really matters in this case. So if you tell me to submit Friday I will and if you tell me to submit Monday I will. The Oscars are this weekend, the weather is breaking and its a great day in the real world. Do what you must.

MSpencer

03-03-2010, 11:46 AM

rod if my questions aren't answered i might just cry....

Ki-Ki

03-03-2010, 12:25 PM

More threats? That's bad, same people/places?

We'll make next fest 'Rod Fest', in your honour. :)

chriscurl

03-03-2010, 12:45 PM

More threats? That's bad, same people/places?

We'll make next fest 'Rod Fest', in your honour. :)

perhaps in his memory....

Rodney V. Smith

03-03-2010, 12:48 PM

perhaps in his memory....

In memory of who now?

Scott F

03-03-2010, 12:59 PM

Nooooooo, that's crazy talk

You're damn right it is. I say stick to plan and schedule.

(MAH, I'm probably still counting on you to upload my film when the time comes. I'll have my special agents drop off the dossier at the rendevous point.)

chriscurl

03-03-2010, 01:12 PM

In memory of who now?

Rod. If the men in black suits get to him before his movie is made public, once it's out there there is nothing they can do.

ZazaCast

03-03-2010, 02:12 PM

If the men in black suits get to him before his movie is made public, once it's out there there is nothing they can do.

... there's always something they can do.... :kali:

Michael Anthony Horrigan

03-03-2010, 02:18 PM

You're damn right it is. I say stick to plan and schedule.

(MAH, I'm probably still counting on you to upload my film when the time comes. I'll have my special agents drop off the dossier at the rendevous point.)
Sounds like a plan!

MAH

Tunnelmen

03-03-2010, 03:14 PM

PLease please please please please please please. Yes extend the deadline! I have a BIG surprise in store for everyone and could really use the extra days to finish a monumental entry. As it is, I haven't had even a nano-second to start the thread. Pretty please... :love4:

Do I smell a cameo? Corey Haim perhaps? From watching "The Two Coreys", I get the impression that he's available for anything! Yeah, I watched that show.

Tim Joy

03-03-2010, 03:21 PM

Do I smell a cameo? Corey Haim perhaps? From watching "The Two Coreys", I get the impression that he's available for anything! Yeah, I watched that show.

You have a good nose, but it's better than that. Think- famous actor that hails from VT....:)

dougspice

03-03-2010, 03:43 PM

You know, if we're gonna be doing "Rod Fest" the R-rating limitation had better be lifted.

Jason Ramsey

03-03-2010, 04:04 PM

Good news.... dvxfest should be back online soon. in the meantime, we've bought every other version of dvxfest and will work on getting the code on multiple locations so we will have redundancy in the future should anything like this occur again :)

later,
Jason

Ki-Ki

03-03-2010, 04:12 PM

Good to hear, great work!

Is the deadline still fixed for tomorrow? (GMT - 5th)

Jason Ramsey

03-03-2010, 04:27 PM

I'm thinking the deadline will likely still be the same day, but we'll leave the uploads open throughout the day.

Official word will come when the actual upload page is opened up

Richard J. Johnson

03-03-2010, 04:35 PM

very cool. I'm ready to watch me some moving pictures.

Luis_

03-03-2010, 06:00 PM

please, push deadline :thumbsup:

namelok

03-03-2010, 06:09 PM

Please don't!

I want to get drunk and watch some movies on sunday!

Let me rephrase that,
I NEED to get drunk and watch some movies on sunday! :)

ZazaCast

03-03-2010, 06:32 PM

Please don't!

I want to get drunk and watch some movies on sunday!

Let me rephrase that,
I NEED to get drunk and watch some movies on sunday! :)

Me too!!!:Drogar-Happy(DBG):

Rodney V. Smith

03-03-2010, 06:34 PM

I'm getting drunk and watching movies ANYWAY!

Ryan Paige

03-03-2010, 07:11 PM

I'm drunk now.

Luis_

03-03-2010, 09:23 PM

I will need to get drunk to upload something!

Rodney V. Smith

03-03-2010, 10:50 PM

Fun fact of the day: This week is procrastination week! Ironic isn't it? As in really ironic, not Alanis Morissette type of ironic...

Jason Ramsey

03-03-2010, 11:19 PM

bad juju

Rodney V. Smith

03-03-2010, 11:22 PM

:grin: I'm just saying is all... besides it's remarkable how few people have actually procrastinated about the deadline. They;ve been busting ass to get complete.

Mike@AF

03-03-2010, 11:46 PM

jasonthewho

03-04-2010, 02:25 AM

Maybe I'm not understanding... why would the deadline be extended if the server is going to be up in time. I could understand extending the deadline if you knew the the server won't be up by the deadline, but otherwise it should stay the same. A deadline is a deadline and everyone has had months to prepare for it. If the server still isn't up by 4pm on Friday, then those who aren't exactly finished yet get a little bit of unexpected bonus time.

Well, usually you can submit your film starting a couple of days in advance. So this is kind of a different circumstance. I don't care what they decide, but I can understand why it makes sense to push back the deadline at least a little. Plus, if they get the server up at 3pm, and you don't check and miss the deadline, that would suck.

EDIT: I see now that dvxfest.com is back. So hopefully it won't be too long before people can start submitting.

Ki-Ki

03-04-2010, 03:50 AM

Haha! Well I was expecting a package in the post this morning with footage for someone's entry, complete with script, notes and such. As you can guess - It didn't come.

Luis_

03-04-2010, 04:01 AM

@ Rodney, lol...
on another note; I said it b4 and I'll say again, I hate snow!
4 snow storms can really put a bunch of ? marks on a calendar!
boy did I learn my lesson!
No more winter projects for me!

just2me

03-04-2010, 12:31 PM

i've been reading different threads to make sure i know what i'm doing.
is there a step by step instruction anywhere that i'm missing?
i'd hate to mess up on the upload process and miss the deadline! oi!
thank you!

chriscurl

03-04-2010, 12:36 PM