[b]LEGO Flower - "Spring Blossoms"[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEHkWNSuEaE]YouTube[/url] I wanted to get something together for the Spring Blossoms contest, so this is what we came up with. Animated in one hour.

[img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAPosterWide1000.png[/img] The theme of BricksInMotion.com’s 2017 contest is [i][b]Adventure[/b][/i]. The contest will run from June 5th to September 10th, and we have an exciting collection of prizes thanks to our contest sponsors: [url=http://www.dragonframe.com/][b]Dragonframe[/b][/url], [url=www.brickstuff.com/][b]Brickstuff[/b][/url], and [url=https://www.nostarch.com/legoanimation][b][i]The LEGO Animation Book[/i][/b][/url]. If you want to be a part of this competition, keep reading! [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAContestTheme.png[/img] Following two successful official contests based on an artistic concept, this time we wanted the contest to feature a theme that drives the story. For the [i]Spirit of Adventure Contest[/i], we are looking for brickfilms that [b]convey a sense of adventure[/b]. This theme is intentionally broad and is open to any interpretation. An adventure could take place in any setting and any time period. It could be any film genre, and could even be based on historical events. It does not need to be a dialogue-based film. As long as something adventurous happens, the rest is up to your imagination. Special thanks to all sponsors and judges, to Nathan Wells for collaborating on deciding the theme and for coming up with the contest name, to Nate Swihart for creating artwork on short notice (and with a vague brief), and to Philip Heinrich for guidance and general assistance. [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoASponsors.png[/img] Prizes for this year’s competition are provided in part by this year’s sponsors: [url=http://www.dragonframe.com/][b]Dragonframe[/b][/url], [url=www.brickstuff.com/][b]Brickstuff[/b][/url], and [url=https://www.nostarch.com/legoanimation][i][b]The LEGO Animation Book[/b][/i][/url], and all winners will also receive [url=https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bricksinmotion][b][i]Bricks in Motion: The Documentary[/i][/b][/url]! [url=http://www.dragonframe.com/][img]http://i.imgur.com/knLKvz9.png[/img][/url] [url=www.brickstuff.com/][img]http://i.imgur.com/GudFRc6.png[/img][/url] [url=https://www.nostarch.com/legoanimation][img]http://i.imgur.com/YQNyExj.jpg[/img][/url] [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAPrizes.png[/img] For this contest, we are offering a prize pool of three prize packages. This means that 1st place gets to choose which of the three packages they want, 2nd place chooses from the remaining the remaining two, and 3rd place receives whichever prize package remains. In addition, this year we have a signed copy of [i]The LEGO Animation Book[/i] by David Pagano and David Pickett to give to one lucky winner of a Promising Director Prize. For more information on this extra category, see the Judging Panel section below. [size=large]Prize Pool[/size] [url=http://www.dragonframe.com/][size=large][b]Dragonframe 4 - Software License and Bluetooth Controller[/b][/size][/url] Plus [url=https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bricksinmotion][i]Bricks in Motion: The Documentary[/i][/url] Dragonframe is the premium stop motion animation software that captured Laika's ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls and Disney's Frankenweenie. This software is easy enough for a beginner to learn, but offers a wealth of advanced features sure to meet the needs of any stop motion animator. This includes the latest version of the software, Dragonframe 4, plus the new wireless bluetooth keypad controller. For Mac OSX and Windows. [img]http://i.imgur.com/vclACiK.png[/img] [url=www.brickstuff.com/store/p3/Pico_LED_Light_Board_Starter_Kit_for_LEGO%C2%AE_Models.html][size=large][b]Brickstuff Pico LED Light Board Starter Kit[/b][/size][/url] Plus [url=https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bricksinmotion][i]Bricks in Motion: The Documentary[/i][/url] This versatile kit includes eight Brickstuff Pico LED light boards, perfect for fitting into small spaces. Based in Minnesota, Brickstuff custom manufactures a full line of lighting and automation products for LEGO builders. Brickstuff lights are the smallest commercially available lights for LEGO bricks, so you can put them right inside your bricks, and the wires are thin enough that you can snap your bricks, plates, and tiles right on top of the wires-- no need to modify your bricks or builds! Best of all, you don’t need to know electronics to use this system—everything fits together (just like LEGO bricks!), and you can start small and add lights and effects as your collection of creations and MOCs grows. The lights are perfect for use in brickfilms to create just the mood or effect you need. [img]http://i.imgur.com/HCKNfQu.jpg[/img] [url=https://brickset.com/sets/21305-1/Maze][size=large][b]Maze LEGO Set[/b][/size][/url] Plus [url=https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bricksinmotion][i]Bricks in Motion: The Documentary[/i][/url] A sealed copy of the LEGO set 21305-1 Maze, containing 769 pieces. This is a wonderfully original LEGO set that would also make a great display piece. The set was created through LEGO Ideas and was created by the well-known designer Jason Alleman. (Fun fact: Jason Alleman was also once a brickfilmer, with his most well-known brickfilm being [url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0kf__51kPlCSUhzalVvMDdlS2M/view][i]The Rescue[/i][/url] from 2001; an adventure film). You can see Jason Alleman demonstrating the functionality of the set [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzWBDn0DP_g]here[/url]. The set is recently discontinued. [img]http://i.imgur.com/i3yMDGn.png[/img] [size=large]Promising Director Prize[/size] [url=https://www.nostarch.com/legoanimation][size=large][i][b]The LEGO Animation Book[/b][/i][/url], signed by the authors[/size] Plus [url=https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bricksinmotion][i]Bricks in Motion: The Documentary[/i][/url] [i]The LEGO Animation Book[/i] is an in-depth and fully illustrated guide to creating brickfilms written by veteran brickfilmers David Pagano and David Pickett. A labour of love written over multiple years, the book covers much more than the basics and is a useful resource to brickfilmers of all skill levels. The book will be of great assistance in taking the films of a newer member showing great promise to the next level. [img]http://i.imgur.com/dc274ZN.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAJudgingPanel.png[/img] Entries will be judged on criteria including originality, production values (animation, set design, cinematography, sound, etc.), story, and incorporation of the theme by the 5 judges. Rather than judging on categories individually, judges will examine how all these elements work together to create a complete film. Films will be discussed and ranked collectively by the judges until a consensus is reached. The top 3 films will eligible for the prize pool. Entries below 10th place will not be publicly ranked. All entries are eligible to win the Promising Director Prize. Many factors will be taken into account to determine the winner, such as the length they have been brickfilming. The winner will be an entrant who may not have the most developed technical ability but is showing great creativity and passion. In addition to myself, we've assembled a panel of judges for this year’s competition with a wide range of filmmaking experience and achievements. Here’s a look at each of them (listed alphabetically): [img]http://i.imgur.com/IOcfTnM.png[/img] [b]Philip Heinrich[/b] Philip is an American director and producer. This year he publicly released the feature length documentary [i][url=https://vimeo.com/ondemand/bricksinmotion]Bricks in Motion[/url][/i]. He is the owner of BricksInMotion.com, and served as the main administrator of the site from 2009 until earlier this year. His brickfilm works include [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djA4qJgifzc]Unrenewable[/url][/i], [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cZ3ByRw9QM]The Oven[/url][/i], and [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJyTdKA8HRM]My Father is a Tyrannosaurus Rex[/url][/i]. [img]http://i.imgur.com/7Gui7kJ.png[/img] [b]Bruno Lefèvre[/b] Bruno is an administrator of the French brickfilming website [url=https://www.brick-a-brack.com/]Brick à Brack[/url]. He has won awards and distinctions in multiple brickfilm festivals and award ceremonies for films including [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujOHasOfDhE]Indus[/url][/i], [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxe-qDRj5hk]Delivering Mail[/url][/i], and [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVKpl6UEWg]Chef d'œuvre[/url][/i]. He recently coordinated the first ever successful French community project, [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gnL-7yLhzw]Au-delà du brickfilm[/url][/i], which was released in May following a year and a half of work. [img]http://i.imgur.com/4CFEaGE.png[/img] [b]David Pickett[/b] David runs the popular LEGO enthusiast YouTube channel [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/NightlyNewsatNine/]BRICK 101[/url]. He has been brickfilming since the days of VHS cameras in the 1990s, and his best known works are the [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8D61182080F47139]Nightly News at Nine[/url][/i] films, as well as the cult classic [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSApqbyCJM4]The Franky Job[/url][/i]. Along with fellow long-time brickfilmer David Pagano, David Pickett runs the brickfilming blog [url=http://setbump.com/]The Set Bump[/url] and co-authored [i]The LEGO Animation Book[/i]. This year, Pickett and Pagano released their first brickfilm co-production, [i][url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg7dE3sZ-Tw]The Magic Picnic[/url][/i]. [img]http://i.imgur.com/apLiyUY.png[/img] [b]Dave Smith[/b] of [b]The Four Monkeys[/b] The Four Monkeys are a family of brickfilmers. They run the brickfilming website [url=http://www.brickfilmersguild.com/]BrickfilmersGuild.com[/url], host the [url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Ll6xeOnlWBcOSVXggprndqmguUvQw_o] BFG Podcast[/url] and run the annual [url=http://brickfilms.wikia.com/wiki/Brickfilmer%27s_Guild_Film_Festival]Brickfilmer's Guild Film Festival[/url]. They are also known for brickfilms such as the [url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE8B03A2AA3BBC1DD][i]Galactic Smugglers[/i] series[/url]. [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoARules.png[/img] [list=*] [*]All entries must be primarily composed of stop-motion animation. 3D, Flash, or other animation techniques may be used to in addition to stop-motion as long as the finished product is at least roughly 70% stop-motion animation.[/*] [*]Entries should use LEGO or similar building toys as primary elements.[/*] [*]No mature/explicit content is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: swearing, excessive/gory violence, overt sexual content, and blatant drug references.[/*] [*]Minimum runtime is 1 minute, including any titles and credits. There is no maximum runtime. Remember, it is better to focus on quality and attention to detail than to make a very long and ambitious film, but let the quality suffer. A highly-polished three-minute movie is better than a ten-minute movie that falls apart because the director ran out of time to do it the right way. The judging system won't favor a film for simply being longer, but low production values will hurt a longer film when competing against a shorter film that is better made.[/*] [*]Submitted films must be new films, created specifically for this contest.[/*] [*][b]Films may not be posted publicly until after the contest deadline has passed.[/b][/*] [*]The entry you submit to the judges must be the entry made publicly available to everyone else. This means you can't submit a rough version for judging then post a polished version you spent more time on as though it were your entry to the contest publicly. You may post reworked versions of your film once contest judging is completed and results have been announced.[/*] [*]Entries must contain only images, sounds, music, and story material which you have the rights to distribute -- no copyrighted content to which you do not have the rights may be used. No trademarked properties which might be confused with commercial enterprises may be used. This means you can not use storylines based on characters from Star Wars, Marvel, Ninjago, or other trademarked series. You cannot base your work on copyrighted material; however, old works that are now in the public domain are acceptable source material. All material included in films submitted must be original, or content that you have expressed permission to use. If you use content that is not your own, you must be able to provide proof that you have received permission to include it in your film. All music must be credited, even if you made it yourself.[/*] [/list] [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAContestDeadline.png[/img] The deadline for submissions will be [url=https://countingdownto.com/countdown/spirit-of-adventure-deadline-countdown-clock]Sunday, September 10th 2017 at 11:59 pm UTC.[/url] Films may be submitted as early as the beginning of July 1st 2017, though they cannot be made public until after the deadline has passed. [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAFilmSubmission.png[/img] To submit your film, send a link to your entry to our BiM Contest forum account [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/pun_pm/compose/562/]by private message.[/url] Our preferred method of submission is unlisted YouTube links. If you do not have a YouTube account, we also accept password-protected Vimeo uploads. [img]http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAFAQ.png[/img] [b]Q:[/b] Are we allowed to use the contest logo in our entry? In the credits of our film, for example? [b]A:[/b] Yes, although this is not required. If you want a high-resolution version of the logo to use in the credits of your film, [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoAPoster.jpg]here's a high-res version of the poster[/url] and [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/images/events/adventure/SoALogo.png]here's a high-res logo on a transparent background[/url] for that purpose. [b]Q:[/b] May we ask contest judges to voice act for our entries? [b]A:[/b] Yes. [b]Q:[/b] Should entries focus on a particular genre? [b]A:[/b] Your film can fall into any story genre you like, as its story ultimately fits the criteria laid out in the theme section. [b]Q:[/b] Can we collaborate with others to create an entry? [b]A:[/b] Yes! Collaboration is encouraged. However, we won't be able to divide up the prizes evenly for you, so you'll have to determine who receives the prizes in the case of a win. Entries may be submitted on the basis of one entry per director, so you can help with someone else's entry and still enter a film you've directed. [b]Q:[/b] May we post trailers, images, or other work-in-progress elements of our film publicly on the forum? [b]A:[/b] This is encouraged! Feel free to post about the progress on your film in the forums. You can even make a thread devoted to your progress on a film if you like. [b]Q:[/b] Can we use some non-LEGO elements in building our sets and characters? [b]A:[/b] Yes. The intention of the rule is to put the focus of films made for the competition on LEGO animation. [b]Q:[/b] Are we allowed to release alternate versions of our films at the same time as the version submitted to the contest? (for instance, a version with profanity or other restricted content) [b]A:[/b] In order to maintain the integrity of the judging process, please only release the version you are submitting to the contest publicly at the time the deadline passes. Entrants who violate this rule may be disqualified. If you want to re-release a revised version of your film, you may do so [i]after[/i] contest judging is completed and results have been announced. [b]Q:[/b] Are we required to include any "mod elements" like BiM's THAC contest? [b]A:[/b] No. Those are used in THAC to ensure films are created in the 24-hour period. You have three months this time. Even if you [i]did[/i] submit a film you began working on before this competition was announced, that would be fine as long as you haven't released it anywhere before this contest, and it fits the theme of this contest. [b]Q:[/b] How fast and loose should I play with the content restriction rules? [b]A:[/b] Ultimately, we want winning entries that won't earn us angry emails from parents, or concern from contest sponsors (present and future) if they win and are celebrated throughout Bricksinmotion.com and our social media postings. This community has members of a diverse variety of ages and backgrounds in it, so for a competition we want to be respectful of that. These rules are undoubtedly going to be limitations for some filmmakers, but we believe it's still possible to make compelling, even dramatic stories within these limitations. Potentially, one could approach them as [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_limitation]creative limitations[/url] that empower the filmmaker to find more original, inventive ways of conveying ideas in a story. [b]Q:[/b] When can we share our films publicly? [b]A:[/b] As soon as the contest deadline passes; [url=https://countingdownto.com/countdown/spirit-of-adventure-deadline-countdown-clock]here's a countdown clock.[/url] If you have further questions, feel free to reply in this thread.

Jane's back! Since this year's Bricks in Motion contest is Spirit of Adventure I thought it would be appropriate to submit Jane into the contest. I've been waiting to do another Jane film ever since I finished the first one. So now I'm excited to get to work on it. The plan for this one is a little more action, character expanding, and colors. I mean lots of colors. Since the last one was very dark and dim I wanted this next one to be fun and bright. The script is all type out and ready to go. Still working on the title :o . Storyboards underway as well as finding voice actors. Hoping for the best and stay tuned for more updates! [img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDDNxkPVYAAAHTq.jpg:large[/img] [img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDDS_SvXUAABCXV.jpg:large[/img]

[b]Insight[/b] [url=https://youtu.be/1zFcJLYM6Uo]Insight - to the film[/url] Tim rescues a child but runs away as the firefightes arive. On the same time Max discovers a sad truth. How both storys find together, how foregiveness can be found, this is shown in this film. The film in german language was made by a team of students on our school. They are between 13 and 15 years old.

[b]Lego Arcade Game 3[/b] [url=https://youtu.be/CBHDnickuS0]Youtube[/url] Lego Arcade Game 3 - Minifigure Series 17. LEGO Minifigure Arcade Game Stop Motion Animation using LEGO Minifigure Series 17.

[b]Lego Zombie Horror - The Joker Episode 1[/b] [url=https://youtu.be/9x14sHi5o7o]youtube[/url] Lego Zombie Horror - The Joker Episode 1 is Funny Horror Lego Stop Motion Animation.

[b]Take A Closer Look[/b] [url=https://youtu.be/M6AyP8RUsR0]Take A Closer Look[/url] When you struggle to look after your garden you can always rely on some secret technology provided by a helpful neighbour........

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDDNxkPVYAAAHTq.jpg:large[/img] Hello all! I'm looking for a female voice who can bring to life the character of Jane! It's the first time she is speaking in this film given the fact she didn't in the last one :lol: . Here's her info: [b]JANE:[/b] The most famous Adventurer in the galaxy. [b]Number of lines:[/b] 44 [b]Personality: [/b]She has a toughness in her voice and sense of confidence. [b]Accents:[/b] British accent. Please message me if you are interested thank you!

[b]Clouds are Dangerous[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5L72dCeOsw]YouTUBE[/url] when people hear the words cloud and dangerous, you think of lightning or something like that... but this is an instance that no one would expect

[b]Lego Batman: "The Joker Bot" (Part 1)[/b] [url=https://youtu.be/jnx5P1RXYsA]Link Name[/url] The Joker has sent his thugs to kidnap an innocent man! The Joker has now turned this innocent man to "The Joker-Bot". The Joker Bot is now helping the Joker with his evil plans. Will Batman be able to stop the Joker and this new enemy?

[b]LEGO Star Wars Rebel War Episode 6[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Nle4CwDqI]YouTube [/url] The next adventure in the LEGO Star Wars Rebel War series!

[b]The Flower of Bliss[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gm_Fsp5WjY&t=11s]Youtube[/url] A warrior is in search of a rare flower to impress the princess but an evil force stands in the way to divert his mission. Credits: Joshua: FabioNoche: https://www.youtube.com/user/FabioNoche Steven: My brother Jesse: My friend :P Music: All from Incompitech.com 'Not as it Seems' 'Crossing the Chasm' 'Evil incoming' 'Ascending the Vale' SFX: Mix of me and youtube An entry to Brickvideo Studio's Spring Blossoms Contest

I'm very proud to announce that my latest film and [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/topic/23877/spring-blossoms-a-brickvideo-studio-contest/]Spring Blossoms[/url] entry "The Great Flower Robbery" is officially underway! You can find the script in my [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/topic/23884/the-great-flower-robbery-preproduction-log/]pre-production log[/url]. Here's a behind the scenes image and a snapshot from the first scene: [img]http://i.imgur.com/SV7vqZW.jpg[/img] [img]http://i.imgur.com/JXJaLxY.jpg[/img] To get the wire into the lamp I had to build a technic brick into the wall and hide it behind the couch. Then I ran it through it and up lamp post (that was [b]a lot[/b] harder than it sounds!) as shown here. [img]http://i.imgur.com/ZUfXb3T.jpg[/img] Then I put a transparent yellow brick over the light to create the lamp bulb and make the light yellow.

I don't want to sound snobbish, but I don't think the brickfilming community needs much more attention than it already has. It's already so overcrowded as it is that we don't need to introduce too many more brickfilmers with another batch of Lego movie maker sets!

[b]LEGO Star Wars: Stormcleaners (Never Poop Outisde) Episode 2[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sFG03vW1dk]LEGO Star Wars: Stormcleaners (Never Poop Outside) Episode 2[/url] If you're an imperial soldier in the Star Wars universe then you're a Stormtrooper. If you're an imperial janitor well then you're a Stormcleaner.... In this second episode, we get an education from our protagonist Roger, as to why you should never poop outside.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/G63YJCZ.jpg[/img] First I'd like to say: this is my first casting call! Hope it turns out great! Secondly, if you have no idea of what is this, feel free to check out the [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/topic/23724/the-nine-billion-names-of-god-scifi-written-by-holdingourown/]production log[/url] which provides extensive info on the project. There are three roles to run for: [img]https://i.imgur.com/b1hUan1.jpg[/img] [b]Charles[/b] [b]TAKEN by [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/132919/]William Osborne[/url][/b] A buisnessman of importance to the company that was contacted by the Lama. N. of lines: 20 No particular accent requirements. Test line: "In my entire career, I've never done anything this inconvenient!" [img]https://i.imgur.com/oJKSDhy.jpg[/img] [b]George[/b] Charles's tecnician/employee whose purpose is installing the 3d printer. N. of lines: 21 A southern US/texan accent is suggested. Test line: "I was just talking with ol' Sam Jaffe in there, and he told me what is this all about." [img]https://i.imgur.com/a62NjOp.jpg[/img] [b]Lama[/b] The religious guru of a peculiar order of monks living in a temple in the himalayas. N. of lines: 9 Asian accent required. Test line: "No. It's nothing so trivial." That's it. As I currently use my personal email, I would like to share that address only with those fully interested. Feel free to write me a PM or answer the topic or of notifying anyhow that you're interested! :) [b]TEMPORARY DEADLINE: JUNE 23rd[/b]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/pSEH7eq.png[/img] [size=large][b]BRAWL has Begun![/b][/size] [b]B[/b]rickfilm [b]R[/b]apidly [b]A[/b]ll [b]W[/b]eek [b]Lo[/b]ng or [b]BRAWL[/b], challenges you to make a brickfilm in exactly one week. Starting now, you have one week to script, animate, edit, and upload a film. Any entries not received by [url=https://countingdownto.com/countdown/brawl-2017-ends-02-july-2017-countdown-clock][b]July 2, 2017 12:00 am (00:00) BST (British Standard Time)[/b][/url] will be disqualified. It's a challenge, but you'll enjoy it! [size=large][b]Theme & MOD Elements[/b][/size] The theme for BRAWL 2017 is [i][b]Experimental[/b][/i]. This can be interpreted a number of ways. For example, it can be integrated into the story of your film, a character's personality, or in your approach to creating the film. We encourage taking creative license in your interpretation of the theme. As long as the theme can be identified in your film. This year, the color MOD element is a [color=blue][b]blue[/b][/color] piece connected to or directly touching a [color=gray][b]white[/b][/color] piece. The letter MOD elements is the letter '[b]R[/b]' In addition, films must clearly show the BRAWL 2017 and BrickWarriors logos for three uninterrupted seconds. The logos may be inserted digitally. High resolution logos can be found [url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_vX0fD8nsabYzIwWDFuS2t5emM?usp=sharinghere]here[/url]. To prevent cheating, the contest theme will only be announced when the contest begins. You can brainstorm ideas beforehand but there is no guarantee your brainstorming will match the theme. In addition, "mod elements" must be present in every shot of your film. These mod elements will also be announced when the contest begins. The first mod element is a color mod. This will be a combination of two random brick colors connected together or touching (for example, a white brick connected to a grey brick). The second mod element is a letter mod. This could be any of the 26 letters of the modern English alphabet. You may use the uppercase or lowercase version of the letter, but the letter must be recognizable as that letter. To prove that you made your film within the time limit, at least one of the mod elements must appear in[b] every [/b]shot of your animation. You [b]do not[/b] need to use both mod elements. You can combine these mod elements in any way that you see fit, so long as at least one is present at all times. You could choose to use just the color mod or just the letter mod, you could choose to use both, you could alternate between scenes, or any combination of the above. All that is important is that at least one of the mod elements be visible in [b]every shot.[/b] [list=*] [*]The letter may be upper or lower case, but it still must be clearly that letter. The letter can be rotated but not mirrored. Again, it must be clearly identifiable as that letter. It may be written or printed on a piece of paper or sticker, drawn directly onto a brick, printed on a piece, or built from pieces and even integrated into the set.[/*] [*]The letter mod element may exist on a printed LEGO piece, but it must clearly be that letter. An eyebrow or wrinkle on a minifig’s face, or a fold in the shirt on the minifig's torso are not letters.[/*] [*][b]The acceptable colors are (as designated on Bricklink):[/b] Blue (Bricklink color ID: 7) Dark Blue (Bricklink color ID: 63) Trans Dark Blue (Bricklink color ID: 14) Trans Light Blue (Bricklink color ID: 15) White (Bricklink color ID: 1) Please note that other blue or white color variants, such as Dark/Medium Azure, Sky Blue, or Sand Blue, are not accepted. [url=https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp?v=0]Here is a link to the overall Bricklink Color Guide.[/url] [/*] [*]The mod element must be physically present in the shot. Mod elements cannot be added digitally in post-production. Minifig parts (for example a red torso attached to grey legs) can count as the color mod, but bricks connected to or touching baseplates do not.[/*] [*]You do not need to include either mod element in the titles or credits.[/*] [*]If a shot must be clarified by changing the shot in anyway (changing brightness, black and white to color, etc) to be able to identify the mod element, the shot will be not counted as containing the mod element and the entry will most likely be disqualified. See next rule for one exception regarding the cropping of the image.[/*] [*]For particular shots where including the mod element would be disruptive to your artistic vision (such as extreme close-ups and shots with very low depth of field), you may include a legal mod element in the shot and then crop the mod element out in post-production. You then must provide an uncropped frame from that shot and explain in detail the cropped shot in the submission email. You will have to provide separate proof for each shot.[/*] [/list] [size=large][b] The Rules[/b][/size] [list=*] [*]Your entry must be entirely made and submitted during the one week period. To prove this, mod elements must appear in every [b]shot[/b] of your animation (more information below).[/*] [*]Your entry must consist primarily of LEGO (or similar building-block toy) stop-motion animation. Live-action, CGI, hand-drawn, or other forms of film or animation may be used to supplement your entry, but stop-motion animation must be the primary focus.[/*] [*]Your entry must consist of at least 30 seconds of stop-motion animation. There is no maximum time limit.[/*] [*]No mature/explicit content is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: swearing, excessive/gory violence, overt sexual content, and blatant drug references.[/*] [*]You must not make your entry public until the deadline has passed. The entry you submit to the judges must be the entry made publicly available to everyone else. [b]You cannot create a version of your film that includes the mod element to send to the judges, and then publicly release a second version of your film that has the mod element removed.[/b][/*] [*]Use of copyrighted material (including music) is allowed, though discouraged. Use of copyrighted material will not affect the judging of your entry. There is no direct score deduction but a film that uses preexisting IPs will not be viewed as favorably as a film that creates something entirely new. Using a preexisting IP is like writing a paper but half the paper is quotes from other people.[/*] [*]While copyrighted/trademarked properties are allowed, you are discouraged from basing your movie off of pre-existing franchises (Star Wars, Marvel, etc.). Its not original, and could affect the judging of your film. Copyrighted music may be used, due to the time constraints for this contest. If you do not wish to do so, you are permitted to create original music beforehand. Original music does not have to be created within the one week time limit.[/*] [*]In addition, films must clearly show the BRAWL 2017 and BrickWarriors logos for three uninterrupted seconds. [u]The logos[/u] may be inserted digitally. High resolution logos can be found [url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_vX0fD8nsabYzIwWDFuS2t5emM?usp=sharinghere]here[/url].[/*] [/list] [size=large][b]Submission[/b][/size] Please send all entries to BRAWLcontest@gmail.com before 12:00 am (00:00) BST (British Standard Time) on July 2, 2017, any entries sent after this time will be disqualified. Write the subject of your email in this format: BRAWL2017 Entry, [Your Bricks in Motion username], “[Title of your film]” For example: BRAWL 2017 Entry, Fun Sucker, “Ultimate Hide and Go Seek” Entries must be uploaded to one of these websites… 1. Unlisted YouTube video. To make your video unlisted, go to the video page and click the little blue icon next to the video title, then select UNLISTED from the drop-down menu. 2. Password-protected Vimeo video. To make your video password-protected, go to the video page and click Settings, then under the Privacy tab, choose "Only people with a password". Please remember to include the password in your email! If I cannot view your entry, I cannot accept it. I will send a response email as soon as I see you have provided a working video link. I will send a follow-up email if I find a problem with your film (e.g. a missing MOD element). Please note, if you are sending in your film the last day of the contest. A verification that your video follows all the rules may not be sent before the deadline as I receive about 80% of the entries the last day. [u]Please check your video to make sure it is compliant with all rules before you send it to me.[/u] Optionally, for entries whose primary language is NOT in the English language, a second version of the film may be submitted 48 hours after the deadline with added English subtitles so the judges have a better understanding of the film. In order to submit the subtitled film, the following criteria must be met: • An entry must have been submitted before the one week deadline July 2, 2017 12:00 am (00:00) BST. • The subtitled entry will be a modified version of the entry submitted before the one-week deadline.[b] [u]The only change that can be made is English subtitles being added.[/u][/b] No extra shots, no extra audio, not even a change in color grade. If any changes are found, the subtitled entry will be considered void and the previously submitted non-subtitled entry will be judged. • The subtitled entry must be submitted no later than 48 hours after the end of the BRAWL contest July 4, 2017 12:00 am (00:00) BST [size=large][b]Judging & Prizes[/b][/size] The judges for BRAWL 2017 are [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/335/]Nathan Wells[/url], [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/36/]Squash[/url], [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/324/]Regan[/url],[url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/996/] AquaMorph[/url], and [url=http://www.bricksinmotion.com/forums/user/2388/]FunSucker[/url]. Entries will be judged on criteria including originality, production values (animation, set design, cinematography, sound, etc.), story, and creative interpretation of the theme by the 5 judges. Films will be discussed and ranked collectively by the judges until a consensus is reached. The top 3 films will eligible for the prize pool. [b]Entries below 10th place will not be publicly ranked.[/b] [url=http://www.brickwarriors.com/][img]http://oi58.tinypic.com/2ihwg46.jpg[/img][/url] The top three films determined by the judges will each receive a $25 gift card to [url=http://www.brickwarriors.com/]Brick Warriors store[/url]. Thanks to Brick Warriors for generously providing the prizes! [size=large][b]Entries Received[/b][/size] If there is a "+" next to your name, your entry was received without any issues. If you have a "–" there is a problem with your film, the problem will be indicated next to your name. _______________________________________________________________________________________ No entries yet! _______________________________________________________________________________________

[b]Episode 1 - Sum "Recent" Vids [/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKCcfKoimAA]YouTube[/url] I've had the idea for a show like this for a while, but I finally put an episode together. It was a lot of work, which is why this video is about such old brickfilms, but I had a lot of fun and learned that video essayish content is REALLY hard to edit. Or maybe I'm just doing it wrong. Probably a bit of both, but either way, let me know what you guys think! EDIT: [b]Episode 2 - Two and a Half Original Films[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKCcfKoimAA]YouTube[/url] Tried to crank this out before BRAWL, but couldn't quite do it.

Rules from the original: [quote="Blue on another unnamed site"] [u][b]IMPORTANT: Read these before you post.[/b][/u] [quote="Contest Rules"] [u]How it works:[/u] [list=*] [*]One person - the 'Judge' - posts an image from a brickfilm of their choice. Please put the name of the brickfilm and the person who made it, we don't need accusations of theft. That and it's just good manners. If you can't think of a brickfilm, you can use any Lego related image, like from Blockland or Lego Star Wars.[/*] [*]You then have [b]24 hours[/b] (give or take a few) to post a caption for that image. I don't need to tell you that the judge can't caption their own pic. You can make as many captions as you like for each one, I'm not going to stop you - but try not to double-post. [b]The winner is the person who the Judge believes to have made the best caption.[/b] So no complaining if you think their choice sucked.[/*] [*]After the 24 hours are up, the judge chooses a winner and two runner-ups. [b]The winner then has another 24 hours[/b] to post another image [b]in this thread[/b]. There are enough 'broken record' topics around here already without adding to the list.[/*] [*]If the winner hasn't done so already when the time's up, the 1st runner-up chooses the next image. If the 1st runner-up hasn't posted one after the same time period, then it's passed to the other one. If, by some sheer fluke, the 2nd runner-up doesn't post an image, then it's thrown open. If the winner doesn't want to choose the next image, then they can pass it on to the 1st runner-up. The process then repeats itself.[/*] [/list] [u]Rules of Conduct.[/u] [list=*] [*]When announcing the winner and runner-ups, please quote their captions. This'll save a lot of confusion, especially if there were multiple captions from the same person.[/*] [*]Don't quote the image if your post is on the same page as the judge - people are perfectly capable of scrolling to find it. If you do quote an image, then please remove the image tags. Multiple copies of the same image on a page isn't fair on our dial-up users.[/*] [*]Very important - [b]NO SPAMMING![/b] Naming no names, but there'll be trouble if I so much as catch a whiff of it from you. You can comment on someone else's caption, but try and add your own at the same time. Again no double-posting - there's an edit button. Use it.[/*] [*]Bear in mind that we have younger members. So no improper subject matter - I don't want a repeat of what happened in my Spawn of Satan topic. And don't do anything that'll make the mods mad - or anyone else come to think of it. I don't think I need to warn you about swearing.[/*] [/list][/quote] [/quote] Lets see if we can get back on track with that last rule... Anyways here's my picture: From The Beast by LotL [img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a117/wawmmpa/caption.jpg[/img]

[b]Lego Minecraft Survival Game Adventure Animation: The Cave [/b] [url=https://youtu.be/H12xrotITqg]YouTube[/url] Lego Minecraft Survival Game Adventure Animation is a short brickfilm made by Brick Corner Team. It's second day in Minecraft world for Steve and he is hungry. Steve is looking for mobs, any Minecraft mob will be suitable: Mooshroom, Sheep, Chicken. He got lucky and found Mooshroom, but it hides in cave. Minecraft caves are dangerous, but Steve decides to explore it. Will he be able to survive?