Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Sean Miller]

On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 3:41 PM, Paul Sutton  wrote:
> Rather than go to japan I would rather have the money donate it to my
> local lug so we can be more pro-active with regard to promoting Linux
> and open source generally.
>
> If not donate it to some charity that looks after penguins :)

Call me a selfish git, but I'd rather go to Japan!!

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Paul Sutton]

David King wrote:
> Considering that anyone can make a video and put it on You Tube (unless 
> it was illegal or something that You Tube had to remove as it was 
> against their policy), then I think it would be a great idea if everyone 
> tried to make a video (if they can) and post it to You Tube to promote 
> Linux in general or just Ubuntu, and then post the link to your video 
> here on the Ubuntu UK list and elsewhere.
>
> I think that kind of video making to promote Linux will go further than 
> just picking one winner in a competition. Besides, I have no desire to 
> visit Japan.R
>   

Rather than go to japan I would rather have the money donate it to my 
local lug so we can be more pro-active with regard to promoting Linux 
and open source generally.

If not donate it to some charity that looks after penguins :)

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Paul Sutton]

gav wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:22:47AM +, David King wrote:
>   
>> Maybe Linux is being used to operate a time machine!   :-)
>> 
>
> The TARDIS runs on MacOS X:
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/gallery/tardis/1024/06.jpg
>
> Are we missing out on an important app?  :)
>
> Does Ubuntu have any good Time Travel software?  (other than the bsdgames
> package, but that only allows travel backwards about 30 years.)
>
>   
Emulators :)

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[gav]

On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:22:47AM +, David King wrote:
> Maybe Linux is being used to operate a time machine!   :-)

The TARDIS runs on MacOS X:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/gallery/tardis/1024/06.jpg

Are we missing out on an important app?  :)

Does Ubuntu have any good Time Travel software?  (other than the bsdgames
package, but that only allows travel backwards about 30 years.)

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[David King]

I think you're referring to "Winner receives airfare/hotel and 
conference registration for Linux Foundation Japan Symposium in October 
2008."

Maybe Linux is being used to operate a time machine!   :-)


David King


Sean Miller wrote:
> Have, incidentally, e-mailed Amanda (as referenced on the page) to
> tell her that she has a 2008 in her competition details that shouldn't
> be there.
>
> Sean
>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Alan Pope]

2008/12/22 Lizzeh R :
> Very exciting, and I think this is a fun and great competition.  I don't
> think it's limiting in the idea that you have only 1 60 second video, only
> because if someone had the chance to make a series of videos, it would be
> unfair.  Then again, it's all about content, not length.   I'd personally
> love to go to Japan.  My thinking hat will be on!
>

It does say you can enter multiple times. So there's nothing stopping
someone creating a series of 60 second ads, with the best one
potentially winning.

Cheers,
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Lizzeh R]

Very exciting, and I think this is a fun and great competition.  I don't
think it's limiting in the idea that you have only 1 60 second video, only
because if someone had the chance to make a series of videos, it would be
unfair.  Then again, it's all about content, not length.   I'd personally
love to go to Japan.  My thinking hat will be on!

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On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 8:04 AM, Sean Miller  wrote:

> Personally I think the competition concept is limiting in the idea
> that you just have one 60-second video.
>
> If I was commissioning such a thing I'd suggest that folks create a
> series of videos, bit like the "I bet he drinks Carling Black Label"
> campaign from the 80s.  All pushing home the same message, that Linux
> should be a natural choice for productivity, creativity and so on...
> perhaps one centered around a band who is struggling to record music
> on a dodgy 4-track tape deck, another about a fella who's writing a
> book etc. etc.
>
> But, unlike David, I do quite fancy going to Japan so I will have to
> get my thinking hat on.
>
> Have, incidentally, e-mailed Amanda (as referenced on the page) to
> tell her that she has a 2008 in her competition details that shouldn't
> be there.
>
> I'm almost certainly a better proofreader than a video producer, but
> will give it a go!
>
> Sean
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Sean Miller]

Personally I think the competition concept is limiting in the idea
that you just have one 60-second video.

If I was commissioning such a thing I'd suggest that folks create a
series of videos, bit like the "I bet he drinks Carling Black Label"
campaign from the 80s.  All pushing home the same message, that Linux
should be a natural choice for productivity, creativity and so on...
perhaps one centered around a band who is struggling to record music
on a dodgy 4-track tape deck, another about a fella who's writing a
book etc. etc.

But, unlike David, I do quite fancy going to Japan so I will have to
get my thinking hat on.

Have, incidentally, e-mailed Amanda (as referenced on the page) to
tell her that she has a 2008 in her competition details that shouldn't
be there.

I'm almost certainly a better proofreader than a video producer, but
will give it a go!

Sean

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[David King]

Considering that anyone can make a video and put it on You Tube (unless 
it was illegal or something that You Tube had to remove as it was 
against their policy), then I think it would be a great idea if everyone 
tried to make a video (if they can) and post it to You Tube to promote 
Linux in general or just Ubuntu, and then post the link to your video 
here on the Ubuntu UK list and elsewhere.

I think that kind of video making to promote Linux will go further than 
just picking one winner in a competition. Besides, I have no desire to 
visit Japan.


David King




Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote:
> In message of 21 Dec, "Christopher Swift" 
> wrote:
>
> 
>
>   
>> In short, the Linux foundation have started a contest for a video
>> advert/commercial. The video has to represent GNU/Linux in some way and can
>> even be specific to Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora etc.
>>  The terms are that you must be 18 and represent Linux in some way. They
>> must also be 60 seconds or less.
>> More info here:
>> http://video.linuxfoundation.org/category/video-category/-linux-foundation-video-contest
>> 
>
> Admitted that there is no money for advertising within the Linux world.
> So what is going to be done with this video?  It can't be put on the TV
> channels as that costs big bucks.  Or have some channels indicated thay
> will give free air-time?
>
> Or will it just end up on U-tube?
>
> And who will own the winning item?
>
>   

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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Paul Sutton]

Christopher Swift wrote:
> "If you've been alive and aware of mass media over the last twelve 
> months, you've probably seen television commercials from Apple and 
> Microsoft touting their operating system. From Apple's ubiquitous "I'm 
> a Mac" to Jerry Seinfeld to Microsoft's "I'm a PC" retort, operating 
> system commercials have been flooding the airways. Except one OS has 
> been notably absent – Linux.
>
> /While the Linux Foundation would love to spend millions promoting 
> Linux on TV, it's simply not our style (or in our budget). Even more 
> importantly, Linux isn't a top-down, commercially controlled operating 
> system. It's a grassroots product of mass collaboration. That's why 
> we're sponsoring a community contest to create a Linux video that 
> showcases just what Linux means to those who use it, and hopefully 
> inspires many to try it./
>
> /The winner will receive a free trip to Tokyo, Japan to participate in 
> the Linux Foundation Japan Linux Symposium in October 2009. The 
> winning video will also be unveiled at the Linux Foundation's 
> Collaboration Summit in San Francisco on April 8, 2009."/
>
>
> In short, the Linux foundation have started a contest for a video 
> advert/commercial. The video has to represent GNU/Linux in some way 
> and can even be specific to Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora etc.
>
> The terms are that you must be 18 and represent Linux in some way. 
> They must also be 60 seconds or less.
> More info here: 
> http://video.linuxfoundation.org/category/video-category/-linux-foundation-video-contest
>
> Have fun and I hope that Ubuntu-UK can participate guys,
>
> Regards,
>
> Christopher Swift 
I see the Windows line is Life without walls,  which kinda is ironic 
given the restrictions that come with it,

i would suggest life with freedom, in the middle, then list them around 
that line on the screen.

Re distribution

if you can get it in to a format, that can be EASILY incorporated in to 
a webpage,  (i have just html at the moment, but can embed you tube 
stuff.  I am more than happy to have it on my website, 

Perhaps see if canoical can include it in /desktop/examples. 

the end product should be creative commons or similar surely,  otherwise 
it looks kind of odd, on the free software community to put restrictions 
on it.

With movies like big buck bunny being put on to dvd', again perhaps it 
can be tagged on to the end of future movies or included on the dvd at 
least.


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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Christopher Swift]

*We're formally launching this contest in late January, but you can get
started on your entries today. Please upload them
here.Email amanda
(at) linuxfoundation if you have questions.
*
I guess that is when there will be a more formal plan, but you can get
started with your ideas now if you feel like contributing. I'm looking
forward to it personally even if I ain't a media guru!

On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Tim Powys-Lybbe wrote:

> In message of 21 Dec, "Christopher Swift" 
> wrote:
>
> 
>
> > In short, the Linux foundation have started a contest for a video
> > advert/commercial. The video has to represent GNU/Linux in some way and
> can
> > even be specific to Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora etc.
> >  The terms are that you must be 18 and represent Linux in some way. They
> > must also be 60 seconds or less.
> > More info here:
> >
> http://video.linuxfoundation.org/category/video-category/-linux-foundation-video-contest
>
> Admitted that there is no money for advertising within the Linux world.
> So what is going to be done with this video?  It can't be put on the TV
> channels as that costs big bucks.  Or have some channels indicated thay
> will give free air-time?
>
> Or will it just end up on U-tube?
>
> And who will own the winning item?
>
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Re: [ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Tim Powys-Lybbe]

In message of 21 Dec, "Christopher Swift" 
wrote:



> In short, the Linux foundation have started a contest for a video
> advert/commercial. The video has to represent GNU/Linux in some way and can
> even be specific to Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora etc.
>  The terms are that you must be 18 and represent Linux in some way. They
> must also be 60 seconds or less.
> More info here:
> http://video.linuxfoundation.org/category/video-category/-linux-foundation-video-contest

Admitted that there is no money for advertising within the Linux world.
So what is going to be done with this video?  It can't be put on the TV
channels as that costs big bucks.  Or have some channels indicated thay
will give free air-time?

Or will it just end up on U-tube?

And who will own the winning item?

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[ubuntu-uk] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

[Christopher Swift]

"If you've been alive and aware of mass media over the last twelve months,
you've probably seen television commercials from Apple and Microsoft touting
their operating system. From Apple's ubiquitous "I'm a Mac" to Jerry
Seinfeld to Microsoft's "I'm a PC" retort, operating system commercials have
been flooding the airways. Except one OS has been notably absent – Linux.**

*While the Linux Foundation would love to spend millions promoting Linux on
TV, it's simply not our style (or in our budget). Even more importantly,
Linux isn't a top-down, commercially controlled operating system. It's a
grassroots product of mass collaboration. That's why we're sponsoring a
community contest to create a Linux video that showcases just what Linux
means to those who use it, and hopefully inspires many to try it.*

*The winner will receive a free trip to Tokyo, Japan to participate in the
Linux Foundation Japan Linux Symposium in October 2009. The winning video
will also be unveiled at the Linux Foundation's Collaboration Summit in San
Francisco on April 8, 2009."*


In short, the Linux foundation have started a contest for a video
advert/commercial. The video has to represent GNU/Linux in some way and can
even be specific to Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE, Fedora etc.
 The terms are that you must be 18 and represent Linux in some way. They
must also be 60 seconds or less.
More info here:
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/category/video-category/-linux-foundation-video-contest

Have fun and I hope that Ubuntu-UK can participate guys,

Regards,

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