Hey guys, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE reblog, retweet, repost.
We’re about four days out from the best convention all year round and the best fan attempt at the “500 Miles” video.
I’m turning over all filming duties to you, the fans that want to do it. Since I’m running Convention Operations this year, I may not be able to be on hand to film people. However, for those that want to film, I can hand off ribbons so that you can hand them out to people. Simply come down to Con Ops and ask for Lee. Even if I’m not there, I’ve instructed my staff to page me when it’s 500 Miles Project-related.
As far as upload of your video, I’ll provide a small business card to you (or my other “CREW” members in the blue t-shirts) with information on where to download the MP3 for playback and where to upload your files so we can use them. Or, if you happen to find me in Ops, you’ll be able to offload your data to me then (I’ll have my laptop with me just in case). Worst case scenario, hold onto your videos and send to me after Con.
For the big ending number, we haven’t decided on location yet, but we’re thinking we’ll either be in the patio area or the pool area. We’re also thinking about doing a sing-a-long acapella in the hotel Lobby one night. Just ask around to the people wearing the blue “500 Miles of Rassilon CREW” t-shirts, in case we know.
Most of the planning action occurs on the Facebook group, so join using the link button on the left navigation of our main Tumblr page. We have a final count of 1499 (I gave one away) ribbons to hand out for this project! I’ve also notified Nerdist’s producer about it during our chat on his project yesterday. Maybe they’ll participate as well?
The section you want to film, or film others, is up to you. I just want as much coverage as possible. I’d prefer not to receive 1080p HD videos as those tend to take up too much room, but if you can keep high-HD videos short, it should be manageable on our end. We’re still shooting for a completion date of September of 2012, so we’ll have things to show for the 2013 Gallifrey One (we’ll also post final product on YouTube, Vimeo and any other sites).
I’ll be dressed as UNIT Soldier for most of the convention, so if you find me, I’ll have answers to most of your questions. If anyone has a 500GB external hard drive we can borrow during the convention and after as our editor will need it, it’d be helpful. I’m sure I’ll have a portable hard drive by then, but I don’t have one available right now.
So, everyone have fun at Gallifrey One, and be sure to spread the word there and everywhere you can in the days leading up! I want to run out of ribbons!
