[The Tenno’s Greatest Trailer Contest]

On 11/14/2017 at 4:56 AM, Brutal-Error said:

I will explain: If you tell someone how they should do their work, or edit in this case, you have to be able to show it. If you know so well how others should edit: show them. don't just bring empty words without meaning.

This is not how critiquing works. Movie critics aren't award-winning filmmakers and directors. Sports coaches aren't ex-pro players.

You don't have to be able to make good art to appreciate or critique others' work. And as an artist of any sort, you should learn to use critique of all kinds and build on your work, as long as they are valid, even if the person criticizing is trying to put you down.

[The Tenno’s Greatest Trailer Contest]

On 11/10/2017 at 3:57 PM, Pixydis said:

But what about the music? It's $10:

Please clarify!

I'm assuming it's the typical *wink and nod* like with youtubers/streamers and game developers.

 

Except Nintendo. F*** Nintendo.

[The Tenno’s Greatest Trailer Contest]

A few questions:

Can we edit the soundtrack? To what extent? Can we remix the melodies, etc?

On 11/10/2017 at 2:01 PM, [DE]Megan said:

Use whatever you think best represents Warframe and whatever video styles you prefer - be that in-game footage, or Captura to show what makes Warframe special.

Is the rule just worded rather poorly, or does the trailer not have to be made from actual in-game visuals? For example a video made from SFM with official content.

Are we supposed to or allowed to include a word card? I'm guessing the 25 seconds is so you guys add something at the end, maybe?

On 11/10/2017 at 2:01 PM, [DE]Megan said:

Final video must be uploaded to YouTube for review. Finalists will be contacted for raw assets. 

Youtube's compression algorithms are rather damaging, especially for fast paced action with lots of particles. Is it possible for us to upload the video file itself to a host service? (I understand the upload is only for review, but it won't help your chances if everything looks all muddy :P)

On 11/10/2017 at 2:01 PM, [DE]Megan said:

• File Sizes: Keep footage under 4gb per file.

If we have to upload to Youtube, why is this relevant? Youtube's bitrates are pretty standard across all videos and uploads will be converted to their settings no matter how big the original file was.

Lastly, can you submit if you have a 2035 suspension? There seems to be nothing keeping you from entering if you don't even actually play the game, or are unable to. Is access to the game required to receive a prize? It makes sense that DE would maybe not want to select someone who was banned as a winner, especially if the trailer will be widely publicized and possibly credited to said player.