Online Fan Series

POSTED BY: VeraFan
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VERAFAN

Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:26 PM

I have an idea for an online Firefly Fan series and was wondering if anyone was interested in such a project? It would follow the same characters as the main series (played by fans of course) and would tell the story of what happened after the movie.

My idea for the opening story would deal with the start of a second civil war following the discovery of the reaver's origins and Zoe discovering that she is pregnant. That's all I've got so far, so I would welcome collaboration on fleshing out the story and writing a screenplay. Also, I need a cameraman and someone to work on special FX.

Anyone interested?

SIGMANUNKI

Sunday, February 15, 2009 11:03 AM

This is the sort of thing that I've suggested people to do in the past when there sights were set too high. There were no takers.

But, to put in a bit of constructive criticism: having the original crew in the show isn't a good idea. No-one could play those characters even remotely true to form besides the original actors. Do a different crew. Not only would that be better for being "realistic" in the 'Verse. But, it would allow for more creative freedom.

Also, depending on where you live, you might be able to hook up with these guys:

http://www.intotheblack.ca/

Or at least possibly coordinate stories with them, or chat about things, get hints, etc, etc, etc.

Good luck

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I am on The Original List (twice). We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

KHAMBILO

Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:07 PM

Yeah I agree with sigmanunki, using the original crew is not a good idea. The fan actors could never measure up to the original performance of our big damn heroes.

But i do like the idea of doing a fan film. I've always thought that telling the story of someone else in the alliance academy would be a great premise for a fan film.

Regardless, I think the best choice for a fan film would be to get a new crew and new ship but set in the same 'verse.

And i also would love to get involved, but i'm not so sure how i can. Perhaps writing?

VERAFAN

Sunday, February 15, 2009 3:24 PM

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Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
This is the sort of thing that I've suggested people to do in the past when there sights were set too high. There were no takers.

But, to put in a bit of constructive criticism: having the original crew in the show isn't a good idea. No-one could play those characters even remotely true to form besides the original actors. Do a different crew. Not only would that be better for being "realistic" in the 'Verse. But, it would allow for more creative freedom.

Also, depending on where you live, you might be able to hook up with these guys:

http://www.intotheblack.ca/

Or at least possibly coordinate stories with them, or chat about things, get hints, etc, etc, etc.

Good luck

----
I am on The Original List (twice). We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

I live in the good old USA.

Quote:
Originally posted by khambilo:
Yeah I agree with sigmanunki, using the original crew is not a good idea. The fan actors could never measure up to the original performance of our big damn heroes.

But i do like the idea of doing a fan film. I've always thought that telling the story of someone else in the alliance academy would be a great premise for a fan film.

Regardless, I think the best choice for a fan film would be to get a new crew and new ship but set in the same 'verse.

And i also would love to get involved, but i'm not so sure how i can. Perhaps writing?

Star Trek: Phase II does a pretty good job depicting the original Enterprise crew, and I say that as an avid Trekkie. If you don't know it, here's the link: http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/

I would love to have you onboard as a writer khambilo.

I'm not experienced enough to lead a project like this. My intention was really to put the idea out there so maybe others would be interested.

SIGMANUNKI

Monday, February 16, 2009 1:46 AM

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Originally posted by VeraFan:

I live in the good old USA.

Just because you can't be part of the physical team, doesn't mean that you can't be involved nor does it mean that things can't be coordinated, etc. It just depends on what level of cooperation is wanted by both sides.

Quote:
Originally posted by VeraFan:

Star Trek: Phase II does a pretty good job depicting the original Enterprise crew, and I say that as an avid Trekkie. If you don't know it, here's the link: http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/

Except for the fact that it has been widely criticised for its poor acting. This was most notable when Walter Koenig played his role.

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Originally posted by VeraFan:

I'm not experienced enough to lead a project like this. My intention was really to put the idea out there so maybe others would be interested.

And therein lies the problem and the cancer that is in this community. Namely, no-one is willing to actually do anything but talk. "Here's a good idea that I came up with. Now someone do it because I can't because..."

Seriously. I wish that people would either go and start something or shut-up. Because, doing something that has the chance of creating new content is a good thing. But, just taking a piss is nothing but frustrating.

In all seriousness, if you want this to happen YOU are going to have to do it. No-one is going to come along and start something that you (or anyone else for that matter) suggest. It's just not going to happen.

Don't have enough experience? Who cares? Honestly, who cares? Just do it. People get experience BY DOING. Not by stilling around doing sweet fuck all.

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I am on The Original List (twice). We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

VERAFAN

Monday, February 16, 2009 2:46 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
Quote:
Originally posted by VeraFan:

I live in the good old USA.

Just because you can't be part of the physical team, doesn't mean that you can't be involved nor does it mean that things can't be coordinated, etc. It just depends on what level of cooperation is wanted by both sides.

I didn't mean to imply that. I was just answering you're question about where I lived.

Quote:
Originally posted by VeraFan:

Star Trek: Phase II does a pretty good job depicting the original Enterprise crew, and I say that as an avid Trekkie. If you don't know it, here's the link: http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/

Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
Except for the fact that it has been widely criticised for its poor acting. This was most notable when Walter Koenig played his role.

I like it, and I know it has several fans.

Quote:
Originally posted by SigmaNunki:
Quote:
Originally posted by VeraFan:

I'm not experienced enough to lead a project like this. My intention was really to put the idea out there so maybe others would be interested.

And therein lies the problem and the cancer that is in this community. Namely, no-one is willing to actually do anything but talk. "Here's a good idea that I came up with. Now someone do it because I can't because..."

Seriously. I wish that people would either go and start something or shut-up. Because, doing something that has the chance of creating new content is a good thing. But, just taking a piss is nothing but frustrating.

In all seriousness, if you want this to happen YOU are going to have to do it. No-one is going to come along and start something that you (or anyone else for that matter) suggest. It's just not going to happen.

Don't have enough experience? Who cares? Honestly, who cares? Just do it. People get experience BY DOING. Not by stilling around doing sweet fuck all.

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I am on The Original List (twice). We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

I simply meant that I need some help. I don't have the skill, equipment, or talent to do this alone. Why are you jumping down my throat?

PURPLEPATCH

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:16 PM

Love to help. I do animation/fx. Just posted this;

Let me know if you can use this kind of work on the project.

VERAFAN

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:27 PM

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Originally posted by purplepatch:
Love to help. I do animation/fx. Just posted this;

Let me know if you can use this kind of work on the project.

Yeah, totally! Can you work with green screen?

PURPLEPATCH

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:43 PM

No probs. If you send me some green screen footage I will put it into any scene you like. Its easiest if the camera does not move but if it does move then you need to have some reference points which I can track to get the same movement in the animation. Typically this might be a tripod or a chair or something else placed in the scene just for the purpose of tracking.

SIGMANUNKI

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 9:11 AM

@VeraFan:

"""
I simply meant that I need some help. I don't have the skill, equipment, or talent to do this alone. Why are you jumping down my throat?
"""

You shouldn't really be asking why I'm jumping down your throat. Instead, you should be asking yourself why you keep changing your story.

First you talking about a project you're starting (by starting you're implying leading). Then you say you're not experienced enough to lead the project and are just putting it out there as an idea for others. The implication here is that you aren't necessarily going to be involved at all.

You have also only partially commented on my suggestions thereby implying a 'not going to happen' to the things that you haven't commented on. For instance, with the intotheblack.ca people, I also said, "Or at least possibly coordinate stories with them, or chat about things, get hints, etc, etc, etc." But, not a peep from you on that. Also, I never asked you where you lived. I just mentioned some people that were doing something in case you lived near them and wanted to join the project, etc. Living near them not necessary for some jobs. I was quite explicit about that actually. And now with this last quote above, you're back to being involved, but just not doing this alone.

The above is called flip-flopping. Which isn't fun to be on the receiving side of and isn't terribly good to do if you want people to think you're consistent. Consistency being a necessary quality in a leader or any member of a project. So, by doing the above, you kind of shooting yourself in the foot somewhat.

"""
I like it, and I know it has several fans.
"""

Lots of things with bad acting in it has "several fans." That isn't the point. The point is that you said that ST:PII "does a pretty good job depicting the original Enterprise crew." Which by most (if not close to all) accounts just isn't true. There IS a difference between something having fans and something accurately depicting what it is attempting to mimic.

In all honesty, if you're going to lead a project, or even be involved in one, you're going to have to learn to actually read what people write, and write what you actually mean. Because, I've seen none of that from you here. As in, no-one can read the thoughts you were having while you were writing your posts. We only get the words you write, nothing more.

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I am on The Original List (twice). We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

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