Post here to pledge support for an ad in Variety... - Page 2

Stevew · December 29th, 2002, 07:18 AM

LOL Sometimes all you can do is laugh to keep from crying
S

oldwardaggit · December 29th, 2002, 07:20 AM

True and this is almost like a chat room because you and I are on here at the exact same time.

OWD

Stevew · December 29th, 2002, 07:27 AM

I am an earley riser and on the left coast. I useally start at 4-5. iot is my best time. Speaking of which, time to build some more ships
S

oldwardaggit · December 29th, 2002, 07:29 AM

It's 11.40 here in Canada. I guess you are up early.

OWD

Stevew · December 29th, 2002, 07:32 AM

Usually at 3:30-4 that is what happens as you get older hehe
S:farmer: :farmer:

December 30th, 2002, 08:50 AM

I can't contribute monitarily but I will support the effort 100%

jewels · December 31st, 2002, 01:29 PM

Here's the ad the firefly folks did. Well stated, and positive for their cause. Shall we start sharpening our pencils and writing this thing? http://www.fireflysupport.com/variety.html

peter noble · December 31st, 2002, 01:37 PM

That's a nice ad. Are we going to do this or not?

Peter

January 2nd, 2003, 01:55 AM

I'll put €50,00 in it.

LucianG · January 2nd, 2003, 04:57 AM

It is a nice ad, but I am not sure how effective their message is considering the way their main text is written:

Quote:

from the ad

"...Put it together...you got a Firefly. Thing'll run forever they got a mechanic that's even half awake."

Yes, that IS the way it was written. I would guess that an IF is missing, though it could be something else. It is either an example of poor editing on the part of the group writing the ad, or, if it is quoted correctly, it is an example of some poor grammar on the part of the original writer, script editor, or production staff. Either way, it might make some observers laugh off their effort rather than take interest in supporting it.

I make little (and sometimes LARGE) grammatical mistakes all the time, as do most of us, so let's make sure we proof our ad better than this before it is in print.

P.S. I've already edited this for a grammatical mistake...after proofreading it in advance!

dah66 · January 2nd, 2003, 05:38 AM

By now, I'm sure most of us have read Michael's open letter to Universal studios. I think what is contained in that letter is exactly what most of us wish to communicate to the studio. Why not use this text in an ad? I spoke to Michael off-line and he is not opposed to the idea.

The clock is ticking and we need to turn up the heat. We have the text and we have the talent. Let's get this thing done!

I would suggest using the Fan Force site for hosting this effort.

Any thoughts????

PS - I'm willing to put up at least $300.00 to get this done (bye, bye year-end bonus).

Dave

conconcv66 · January 2nd, 2003, 07:22 AM

count me in. i'll contribut till my wife says how much did you spend?

jewels · January 2nd, 2003, 07:45 AM

Dave:
did you post this idea to Nathan's site also?
A few more people involved would help with the costs. Firefly folks spent a little over $3 grand on theirs. I'm good for $50-$100.

Layout is on me if you like (and the FedEx to get the Ad files to Variety). I could use the help of some of the CGI folk though, if it is legal for us to use any imagery of theirs, or if we can use old publicity shots from the show: I don't have those either. Somebody better know the wording for the legal disclaimers/"we're not infringing on your copyright" stuff, though. Repcisg??? Michael???

Going to look at Michael's letter again. Hmmm.
Jewels

peter noble · January 2nd, 2003, 09:13 AM

I can chip in $100.

Peter (ready to put my money where my mouth is)

michaelfaries · January 2nd, 2003, 10:34 AM

CG shouldn't be a problem.

Michael

repcisg · January 2nd, 2003, 11:14 AM

The Trademark and copywrite stuff can be addressed by giving full credit to the owners. This could be done in fine print at the bottom of the add.

The art work should be our own guys & gals, they deserve the exposure and credit.

dah66 · January 2nd, 2003, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jewels
Dave:
did you post this idea to Nathan's site also?
A few more people involved would help with the costs. Firefly folks spent a little over $3 grand on theirs. I'm good for $50-$100.

Layout is on me if you like (and the FedEx to get the Ad files to Variety). I could use the help of some of the CGI folk though, if it is legal for us to use any imagery of theirs, or if we can use old publicity shots from the show: I don't have those either. Somebody better know the wording for the legal disclaimers/"we're not infringing on your copyright" stuff, though. Repcisg??? Michael???

Going to look at Michael's letter again. Hmmm.
Jewels

Jewels,

Thanks for volunteering! No, I did not post on Nathan's site. Could you handle this? Your better known there, and more people might respond if the request comes from you. Thanks.

Dave

jewels · January 2nd, 2003, 07:10 PM

Dave,
Um, I barely post there, but I like those people so sure!
Jewels

Oh, Michael (or David K. or ANY of you other 3-D gurus: H-E-L-P on the CG stuff. (Like you need one more thing to do, Michael, LOL. But I can only deal with stuff I can layer in in photoshop I can't turn stuff 3-D and I don't know who or what to ask for). For starters: Anyone got a 300dpi BSG Logo with any size to it??

Repcisg: expect an email or PM about copy by Mon. I'll take a whack but it will need good help.

dah66 · January 2nd, 2003, 07:59 PM

Jewels - Ooops. Sorry, thought you were a regular over there! Anyway, thanks for handling.

jewels · January 3rd, 2003, 08:55 PM

OK, Nathan's putting this in the Colonial Newsletter this weekend.

We need a volunteer to serve as a collection point: I got 2 "where do I send the $$" questions already off BGClub.com's folks.

H-E-L-P, I am accounting-challenged (I don't do numbers).

michaelfaries · January 5th, 2003, 01:10 PM

I am committing $100.00 U.S. to this Variety ad. Who is heading this up, and how is $$ being collected?

Michael
:colwar:

jewels · January 5th, 2003, 03:45 PM

I'm starting a new thread for the volunteer help. We got to get this going.
J