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NSTV Pilot Project

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schmuck
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Hey Newschoolers!

We just wanted to remind all of the new and up-and-coming webisode producers out there that the deadline for entries in the NSTV Pilot Project contest is this Monday (September 5th) at 9pm PST/Midnight EST.

For those of you who missed it, click here to check out all of the details (https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/contest/id/5234/cid/15/), but in a nutshell, we're looking to become the presenting sponsor of a new or up-and-coming webisode series, and are offering a $1,200 contract to whoever ends up winning.

Once the deadline for entries has passed, you, the kick-ass Newschoolers community, will have one week (from Tuesday, September 6th - Monday, September 12th at 9pm PST/Midnight EST) to vote for your favorites, and then the Newschoolers staff will pick the winner and announce it at the IF3 Palms Awards on Saturday, September 17th during the Nike 6.0 International Freeski Film Festival.

So if you're a webisode producer looking for a sweet hook-up, if you haven't already...get on it!

Good luck to everyone in the contest!



Sep 3 2011 12:56PM
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darsh.
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inb4 anyone else
Sep 3 2011 1:57PM
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family_vacation
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the uploader won't take an mp4? What will it prefer? I know people have also had issues with .mov files...
Sep 3 2011 3:15PM
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Downtofilm
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Sep 3 2011 6:42PM
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1337
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Woohoo! just posted my entry!
Sep 3 2011 8:43PM
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family_vacation
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okay, so formats I have tried.

mp4s
movs
wmvs


wut?
Sep 3 2011 9:21PM
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iLLbiLLy
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yea I tried to upload a .mp4 but then just gave up. I probably wouldn't have time to do 6 episodes next year anyways
Sep 3 2011 9:33PM
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family_vacation
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god this is annoying. I've spent hours and hours on this pilot, I would love to be able to enter it.
Sep 4 2011 12:03AM
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family_vacation
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any chance we could have the option to use a vimeo embed? Lots of people have been unable to upload their videos.
Sep 4 2011 1:52AM
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hautepansy
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!
Sep 4 2011 1:59AM
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Block-9
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ye, whats the deal with tha Uploader it keeps trippin
Sep 4 2011 10:35AM
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TotallyTrevor
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i'm starting to get really worried that i won't be able to get my entry online. i worked really hard on it and am really excited to enter this contest but it won't let me upload an .mov file.

i've tried 3 different internet browsers and 2 different internet connections....what's the deal??? any suggestions!?!?
Sep 4 2011 10:52AM
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family_vacation
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thats lucky.

still no luck for me, whatever I try it just says "null unsupported format"
Sep 4 2011 12:29PM
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TotallyTrevor
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i'm having the same problem no matter what i try.

it must be the contest page or that new video player that's causing the trouble
Sep 4 2011 1:12PM
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TotallyTrevor
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I just uploaded my entry to the video section (as private) no problem. so it's clearly the contest page that isn't allowing some of us to get our entries in. Maybe the due date could be extended while the problem is fixed??
Sep 4 2011 1:32PM
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Style+eeze
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Alright, there's a problem here. aKrieg has spent hours trying to upload the webisode to the NS contest page, and it isn't working. There need to be changes made to either whatever facilitates the uploading, or embeds should be allowed. It's completely unreasonable for our webisode to not have a chance of being in the contest just because our video didn't upload, after we spent hours and hours working on it. And I know that Abe's isn't the only one that's having trouble with this process. It's unfair for all of the other crews who worked hard on their webisodes.

Please recognize where we're coming from (admins), and contact aKrieg, he's PMed a couple of you to no avail. The clock is ticking, and this is a really important contest. We appreciate any assistance you can provide.

Thanks,
Peter
Sep 4 2011 2:20PM
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TotallyTrevor
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right on! i'm in the same boat

i've been trying to get my entry online for 4 or 5 days now
Sep 4 2011 2:36PM
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quixotic
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yeah, embedded entries should be allowed or the due date extended. It's common knowledge amongst the members that the video uploader is subpar compared to most and this is acknowledged by the admins of NS.

Sep 4 2011 3:05PM
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Style+eeze
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Sep 4 2011 3:06PM
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family_vacation
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It is a new uploader for the contest. It is called the advanced uploader, it has a progress bar and tells you how much time is left. The actually uploading is far better than the old one, the issue is that something just does not work.
Sep 4 2011 3:11PM
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quixotic
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I then retract my last statement partially. I was not aware of this because I'm not actually participating in the contest, but I thought I would contribute my two cents. But eitherway, that doesn't change the fact that either embedded entires need to be allowed or the due date extended until whatever the problem is is fixed. Good luck to all involved... but mostly twenty2. love ya honey buns ;)
Sep 4 2011 3:17PM
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family_vacation
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yeah, that's just a detail I thought you would be interested in hearing. A sign that we will have an awesome uploader and video player in the future!
Sep 4 2011 3:21PM
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TotallyTrevor
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<3
Sep 4 2011 3:34PM
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SSteezle
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mine says "unsupported video format" as well, kinda bummed i worked on this all morning. hopefully we can just embed them before the deadline, i'd like to enter
Sep 4 2011 4:00PM
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blatt
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is it cool to just post a video explaining the pitch, then a link to some sample footage?
Sep 4 2011 5:51PM
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TotallyTrevor
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i've successfully loaded my entry to facebook, vimeo, and in the NS video section but CANNOT get it on the contest page...

mods and admins we need your help!!!


Sep 4 2011 6:02PM
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1337
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Why the hell did stackcountry submit a video? they already have a channel and i believe support too from companies
Sep 4 2011 11:41PM
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family_vacation
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So I got a webcam plea up, but I would LOVE to be able to upload my actual video...
Sep 5 2011 12:37AM
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Block-9
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I keep getting unsupported file, What is the best format to use
Sep 5 2011 3:30PM
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Mr.Bishop
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I'm sorry guys, this was a huge oversight on our part. The uploader is halfway upgraded between two systems, and clearly broken.

We will extend the deadline, fix it, and if that doesn't work allow embeds.

Sorry for this - the last thing we want is for you guys to not get your hard work in!


Sep 5 2011 3:45PM
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TotallyTrevor
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awesome! i was starting to get really worried....any idea what the new deadline will be?
Sep 5 2011 4:13PM
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family_vacation
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is there any chance I could replace my entry video? I made a webcam explanation for why I was unable to enter my actual webisode, but that no longer looks like it was needed.
Sep 5 2011 4:25PM
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TwoBees.Media
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WOW amazing got realllyyy worried! I have been trying and trying for days to compress in different formats, must of compressed it 20 different was!!

Thanks for the heads up!
Sep 5 2011 7:54PM
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403MEDIA
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this. we did the same thing but would like to submit the actual video. thanks.
Sep 5 2011 8:21PM
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MacMahoooon
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I've extended the deadline by 2 days to try and accommodate the problems people have been having.

Anyone who is having an issue uploading please email me directly at chris.mc@newschoolers.com and tell me what errors you are having so we can get things sorted.

Sorry guys! We'll get this working. There's some awesome entries already.
Sep 5 2011 9:03PM
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blatt
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lol wut


uploaded with no problems whatsoever.
Sep 5 2011 11:22PM
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nopoles
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Anybody who gets the "Unsuported Format" message, please post the full message you get when the upload fails.  It would be very helpful to know what format the server is reporting in the error message.
Sep 6 2011 9:53AM
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MacMahoooon
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We've made a few tweaks on our side so anyone who was having issues with uploading can try again. Sorry about that
Sep 6 2011 11:39AM
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TotallyTrevor
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got mine up!
Sep 6 2011 4:58PM
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Session
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Most of these are honestly unwatchable.
Sep 6 2011 10:42PM
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TotallyTrevor
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i never thought this day would cum!
Sep 6 2011 10:46PM
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blatt
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I hope to god mine at least meets par
Sep 6 2011 10:46PM
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Session
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Inside tips.
Sep 7 2011 10:31AM
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kootenayklaus
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If this turns into a popularity contest I am going to be PISSED. Yes Jamie, that was pointed at you, yours wasn't all that great.

The only one's competing in my opinion at the moment are aKrieg's, The Main Idea, Westward, twenty2's (yours was fucking hilarious), and Recreational Season.
Sep 7 2011 6:07PM
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1337
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:(
Sep 7 2011 6:40PM
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16bit
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truth hurts, and p00n I completely agree
Sep 7 2011 6:48PM
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1337
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lets just remember

[img]http://www.blogcdn.com/www.urlesque.com/media/2010/05/raters.jpg[/img]

its up to them, not you, or I, or anyone with a strong opinion.
Sep 7 2011 6:56PM
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1337
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fucking image fail

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Sep 7 2011 6:57PM
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*simba*
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omgyes
Sep 7 2011 6:59PM
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blatt
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Yes!

p00n broke my heart, but 1337. just mended it.
Sep 7 2011 7:04PM
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CoachG
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Stoked to get my in entry in late, thanks NS for the extension.
Sep 7 2011 9:01PM
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