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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wow!  This is your first Brickfilm?  I LOVE IT!  Just watched it.  The usual criticism of choppiness... but it seems to work anyway.  Everything is so busy!  I loved the depression-era tone.  Everything from the editing to the sound was stellar, especially considering your "amateur" status.  Your posters' compositions are well done too.  I have only one suggestion.  Don't rush the last scene to get it done and over with.  Treat it just like your first scene.  You don't want awesome projects to look rushed in the end.

Keep up the good work!]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (HoldingOurOwn)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/298532/#p298532</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Thanks for everyone's suggestions and critiques. I agree with it being choppy and flickery. I did this with iStopMotion with my iPhone and iPad. So when there appears to be a set bump - it's actually the iPhone losing connection with the iPad and I have to take it out of the holder (which I made outta LEGO) and putting it back in and trying to match it back up to the previous frame. The iPhone tends to overheat quickly when doing these and it loses connection (A LOT!). :(

  As for the flickering, I'm not sure what was causing that. I thought it was maybe the fact that I'm using CFL bulbs (Its the only kind I could find that were bright enough and "daylight") and maybe they have a slight flicker unseen by the naked eye, but when you snap a pic of it, frame by frame, these flickers are more noticeable??? I dunno. Just a thought. Does anyone have a suggestion for better bulbs to use?

  I'm not sure if iStopmotion allows me to do 15fps... I'll look into it. I don't know if I'm ready  to invest in any other software or camera just yet.

  Yes, I agree, the ending was a bit "cut off".... It was the last scene I filmed I think I just wanted to get it done with. :) 

  The title cards were just done in Illustrator & Photoshop.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (DustinCropsBoy)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/297912/#p297912</link>
			<description><![CDATA[[spoiler]So, the way to a girl's heart is to dress up like Boba Fett? :P [/spoiler]

This is very nice, and highly impressive for your first brickfilm.  The sets are amazing, especially the bank and workshop (that sewing machine is genius!).  Though the film is relatively long at six minutes, the pacing is perfect and it never feels long-drawn out or rushed.

The animation itself is somewhat choppy, with some light flicker and set bumps, but nothing too horrible--though, like Squid, I'd recommend easing in and out and filming at 15 FPS.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mr Vertigo)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/297902/#p297902</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I feel I can relate to this a little. :P

I liked how you styled the beginning like a movie from the 1930s or 1940s. I also really like the poster. The sets are also nicely put together. I look forward to your future films.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Mickey)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/297899/#p297899</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm blown away by your set design. Very impressive. Also what did you use to design the title cards? They were very neat.

I'd suggest animating at a higher frame rate (15 fps) for your future films. The lower fps felt choppy and the set bumps didn't help either. Securing your camera and sets can help you avoid things like that. 

Besides that I still enjoyed the short. Nice work. :)]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Walter Benson)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
			<link>https://bricksinmotion.com/forums/post/297896/#p297896</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I liked this.

The animation was really choppy, but this was very interesting and had a bunch of clever stuff.
I'd recommend practicing at 15 frames per second and trying to ease in and out with your movements.
I enjoyed how you used a bunch of retro music.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Squid)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re: It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wait, that was your first brickfilm? Very impressive. :yes:

I really liked the opening long shot, and while the movie isn't perfect, I quite enjoyed it. The sheer scale is something I would have expected from a long-time brickfilmer, so I can't wait to see more from you. The pacing was good, and despite a six minute running time for a relatively simple plot, it never got boring or felt drawn out. 

Your sets were all very well built, and filled with tiny details. I especially liked the bank exterior, and the bathroom sets. While the whole movie was filled with great moments, the workshop scene really stands out. Everything from the sewing, to grabbing the ladder was creative and fun to watch. The ending was unexpected, and felt a bit cut off, but it could have been much worse.

The animation could use some more easing in/out, and there was some light flicker and camera shaking, but the flaws are hardly noticeable. You did very well, and expanded a simple concept into a great, fun loving brickfilm. Congratulations.]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[dummy@example.com (Pritchard Studios)]]></author>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It Happened on Brick Avenue]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:36:51 +0000</pubDate>
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