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Dude you need some of your own footage.

Not sure how this advances the story at all. Seems like there were about a dozen different cool possibilities here, but in the end this is just a total rehash.

What if this one wins ... everyone can submit this round again.

RockstarProductions- Technically, no, and there is some "added" stuff.

ThatsWhatSheSaid- It is a total rehash... that's the point. For what I have planned, this works. If I don't win, obviously I will have to change what I'm planning.

FungusRidden- Thanks, I appreciate that. There will be video footage in the future. I didn't film anything this time on purpose. I wanted to start redirecting the viewer... instead of focusing on the characters; focus on what's around them.

davidmoon- haha, technically, I guess you could, huh? I think I've provided another road for people to go down though.

Whoops!

Apparently there is some concern over my submission and the development of the story... this my be a result of me not being fully aware of the rules, and technically I have no one to blame but myself. This is what I wasn't aware of:

First Prize winners from one of the first four voting periods of this contest are not eligible to be selected again as First Prize winners for any of the other first four voting periods in the same contest.

In planning out my idea, I broke it up into 5 chunks assuming I would submit for each chapter and, best case scenario, if I were to win, I would be able to continue my story fully (if that makes sense) But instead I look like a fool who submitted a video that could have gone further down the path of development.

I think perhaps it needs to be stated a little more clearly and prominently that once you win a round, you can't submit again until the Final Chapter. Or... maybe people (me in this case) should read the rules more thoroughly? haha I'll make up for it next round. =)

At least this one didn't kill April in the first minute. Poor April.

LOL... this is true. Getting waxed by a car is a little harsh. Although, in "Hazard" we don't even know what the heck happened to her... all we see is her hair/scalp! hahaha

Looks good, great editing...but I can't vote for someone editing anothers work (especially when it is the clip they are supposed to building on).

Isn't this kind of plagiaristic too, no original content...just effects and editing. You definitely have talent though so I hope you submit in the next round. Just film it yourself.

not sure why you'd assume that was April's scalp....i didn't make that assumption.

I like this clip, just not sure it advances the story.

I think it's actually the most creative, and probably seemed like a good idea at the time. I hope to see more from you in clips to come.

rains_g- Then don't vote for my clip. That's the power you have.

ing- Well, possibly her scalp. Your right, it could be anybody's scalp. My assumption was based on how she has light brown hair, there's the same hair color laying on the ground, she's not around, and the other dude is tied up in what appears to be a death-trap of sorts. One could assume that it was her's.

davidmoon - Thanks. I'll definitely will be submitting again.

Hey!!! That scalp wasn't wearing a white shirt or black skirt ...

nor is there proof is was ever attached to April. in the world of movies, you can't prove someone is dead unless you see them die right on screen, and even then sometimes that means nothing. a bloody scalp proves nothing, in my opinion. it could belong to anyone who was involved in the "incident" or whatever.

ing- Yea yea yea... hahaah ;)

Aren't you suppose to carry the story and characters forward?

Or backward? Or side to side? Not too much now... we don't wanna make them sick.

I really liked the editing job and special effects in your film, but I would have really liked to see some original content.

As for those of you who think the story needs to "move along," it sort of does. It just doesn't do it in the traditional sense. I would have to say about this movie the same thing I said about Hazard: it would work much better for a longer film. Overall great job; I look forward to seeing your next submission.

Actually, I meant in Hazard. There's an argument that the wig with ketchup isn't April. I though you need to carry all of the characters forward from the previous clip?

from what I've gathered from the rootclip people, you just need to carry the story forward with the same characters. no mention in the rules or anything that all three of them have to be in the video at all times.

I stand corrected. Does that mean if Hazard wins, the unidentified ketchup covered mullet has to follow?

it was in one scene, man. is there some sort of reason why you seem to be targeting that group?

Hey davidmoon, you should probably stop while you're ahead and start posting your spam in the relevant movie comment section

I'm pretty sure erratic chronos doesn't want to hear you go on and on about your personal crusade so ehhhh

I think it was Lawnz who mentioned the scalp on this board. I have no personal crusade; but to say that it's clearly implied that the scalp belongs to April. I think it's pretty clear - but that's just my opinion.

My apologies to Lawnz. I will keep to the subject of your clip from now on.

No worries. =) Just glad to see people are passionate about the videos and the whole Rootclip project as a whole.

@Lawnz - Hey man, didn't mean to come off like a jerk (i kind of did after re-reading my post) I apologize for that. You definitely have some great talent and I expect that you will enter again with something really good. Didn't mean to make my comment sound like a bashfest. I'll learn to be more political next time.

how can you say its clearly implied that it belongs to April when the group that worked on it said they weren't trying to imply that at all? simply put, its only April if you have some ardent belief that it IS her. otherwise, it could be anyone at all. besides, KC still yells out for April after seeing it, and he doesn't seem like a dumb guy who would be trying to find someone missing her scalp, so apparently he knew it wasn't her.

Could be disbelief? I doubt he is a forensic scalp analyst and could make immediate identification.

It's implied, and I actually think the scalp was a good device in creating a feeling of immediate danger. If the clip wins, the next winner will determine if the remains belong to April, or Billy Ray Cyrus, or a rare blond African angora raccoon that cheap wigs are often made out of. But, to the audience, it's safe to assume that the scalp in question belongs to April as a gut first reaction. And, I think it was intentional.

If you would like, I'll buy into the notion that the alleged scalp was left for future plot discovery. I'd rather hear that explanation from the authors than an outright, no ... it's not her! Time will only tell.

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Last time I checked, there was no "ketchup splattered scalp" in Erratic Chronos so...

LOL

If it did, it would be tied for first; neck and neck ... or should I say, scalp to scalp?

Lawnz, I certainly hope that you enter again, so I have the opportunity to discuss other clips in your comments. It's been fun, and you've been a gracious host.

Seen Lawnz ... now it's boring in here. :) I can hear crickets from my monitor ...

In my opinion this clip advances the story further than any other. Additionally, it's the only one that gave me chills. Yes, its just using the old footage, but it is really and original idea, its unconventional that's what I like about it.

Mmmm I could go along with this one. It seems like you want to emphasize the notebook and possibly the relationship between Ryan and April. Ill vote for you to see what could potentially happen.

great voiceover, great soundtrack, great editing. I have a feeling you're going to kill it next round.

Thanks to all for the comments, suggestions and crits. Looks like this voting period is about to by closed, so, I'll see you all next round. =)

Why don't we break the "scalp" down.

KC, who just partially met April through Ryan (maybe), wakes up to find a bloody patch of hair on the ground next to him. So naturally I would want to know what happened to my friend and his scalp-less new lady friend.

It's natural for the audience to make that association being that the last thing they saw was all three of them together. When he wakes up and there's bloody hair similar to that of the girl's in the first video.

But I don't know what your really trying to defend. So what? I think it's cool to have her scalped. Sets up perfectly for her to be a zombie or infected...

@Lawnz- I also have a feeling your next video will be really good. I'm interested to see what you turn out.

Better believe it! haah