Discussing the fall of BF is NOT a good idea. Why would we want to spend a chance like this memorializing internet drama? It's also not a great way to represent ourselves to the rest of the AFOL community.

Also, goldencamera, he's referring to a contest that took place in the past.

It might be interesting to discuss the evolution of LEGO's emphasis on brickfilming, i.e. the progression from having a line of sets, to a few contests, to a crappy third-party camera, etc.

Yeah, don't forget to mention how serious brickfilming can be, and what measures people take to make it amazing- mention Unrenewable. Greenscreen, editing, effects, own music, community voices, etc.

Brickfilmer a decade ago, now looking to relive the glory days

Living Lego, they aren't going to discount stuff for us because he have a membership on the site, then anyone could just sign up to get a discount, then leave.

Madlibs makes a good point. BricksinMotion just doesn't have the same name recognition that Brickfilms.com did (and still does). It'd be great to get greater exposure to a more adult audience here.

BrickJournal is both. It's often even available in LEGO Brand Stores.

Just an idea, but maybe you could discuss the FOS, and maybe some of the entries (which will be out quite soon).  That way, people would learn a little bit about some brickfilmers, brickfilms, and brickfilm competitions.  Just a suggestion though.

I can say pretty certainly that we won't be discussing the Brickfilms/Bricks In Motion falling out; as was said, in terms of giving readers an eye into the LEGO animation community, it's kind of a moot topic. Doesn't tell anyone about who we are or what we do.

TLG's tie-ins to brickfilming is an interesting idea, and I've checked in with Joe Meno to see if we could perhaps get interviews with the designers of the LEGO Studios sets.

Smeagol is contributing to the issue, and I believe will be writing an article about BiM and the online community here.

As for selling copies in the BiM store... I don't know about discounts, but it's not a bad idea. I'll look into it.

Thanks for the input, all! If you've got other ideas, keep 'em coming.

I think you should try getting in touch with some past brickfilmers who have gone on to get degrees/jobs in animation, and talk with them about how brickfilming, the art and the community, helped them get to where they are now. Also, maybe you could have an article or two about set design, covering stuff like "don't build what the camera doesn't see."

I wouldn't write anything about the "standards of animation," though, if it's what I think it means. Too much of the focus now is on technical aspects, and not on bringing the gag/skit/story to it's fullest potential.

I was about to say "Welcome to BiM," but then I realized you're a Member. Shame on you, you should know better.