In the case of VFX artists especially, fan films have a history of leading to real industry jobs. Just sayin'.
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I'm willing to bet you could easily get some work from people on this forum, hell.. if I had a project going on that needed 3D work I'd be talking to you about your interest and fee..
In the case of VFX artists especially, fan films have a history of leading to real industry jobs. Just sayin'.
GA, I think you're a little off to imply that t-dawg is riding on anybody's coattails. This IS an original story. Would it somehow be better if he told the same story, but without the Trek logo?
I've been in the media biz a long time and thief is an ongoing problem yet I cannot afford to go after those who plagiarize.
If you're going to use any tiny bit of someone else's material, expect to be called on it now and then. I'm not the only one who has these views, I just tend to speak my mind regardless of the potential blowback (as we have seen).
So, lets say it was not Star Trek, but, rather, Karen Carpenter tommygdawg built his project around. What do you think will happen?
This --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstar:_The_Karen_Carpenter_Story
Yes, it would have been significantly better had he not used ANY reference to popular culture in his project and came up with a 100% original piece of work.
I've been in the media biz a long time and thief is an ongoing problem yet I cannot afford to go after those who plagiarize.
If you're going to use any tiny bit of someone else's material, expect to be called on it now and then. I'm not the only one who has these views, I just tend to speak my mind regardless of the potential blowback (as we have seen).
So, lets say it was not Star Trek, but, rather, Karen Carpenter tommygdawg built his project around. What do you think will happen?
This --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstar:_The_Karen_Carpenter_Story
Yes, it would have been significantly better had he not used ANY reference to popular culture in his project and came up with a 100% original piece of work.
Creating a Star Trek fan film allows me to latch onto an in-built audience where there otherwise would be none.
There's nothing wrong with telling a story in somebody elses universe.
Suppose I was hired by Paramount to write and direct a Star Trek feature film, would you then call me a thief?
CBS and Paramount have historically been very supportive of fan endeavors. There are fan films that have used Kickstarter to make over $300,000 dollars to support their production costs and never been given C&D letters.
The Carpenter story is a different case
Wow, it's like top notch indie filmmaking snobbery at its best in here.
Wow, it's like top notch indie filmmaking snobbery at its best in here.
Whether it's Star Trek or anything else, I'm of the belief that if you're telling a story you're passionate about, then that's all that matters, especially if the creators/copyright of the universe you're telling stories in are okay with it.
I'm passionate about my story, and it's a Star Trek story. Like it or lump it. To those who have been able to at least be kind in their critiques, thank you.
Wow, it's like top notch indie filmmaking snobbery at its best in here. Whether it's Star Trek or anything else, I'm of the belief that if you're telling a story you're passionate about, then that's all that matters ...
... especially if the creators/copyright of the universe you're telling stories in are okay with it.