A proposal (http://www.xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=5110) from many months ago is finally reaching a kind of maturity... a true sister site... a well written, well edited, frequently updated collection of articles by Xixax users[/size].
It will be called "The Green Screen"... (any better ideas are welcomed)...
(https://xixax.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xixax.com%2Fgreenscreen%2Fheaderscreen01.jpg&hash=1cabbbe49e466f533227c4c22a942b360d222ae8)
If you have any questions, ask them here.
PM your articles to me (http://xixax.com/privmsg.php?mode=post&u=21) and we'll read them. We want content!
AND NOW we shall answer questions before they have been asked...
OFFICIAL FAQ
What does this have to do with Xixax?
It will be completely integrated with xixax.com... we'll probably start a new forum dedicated to this thing where we can link to and discuss articles. And the whole site will be hosted on Xixax.
How is this different from a message board?
Good question. And this is what we must continue to ask ourselves. The editing will make most of the difference. Length, density, and quality. Graphical complexity and freedom.
Who can submit articles?
Any Xixax user. If you feel the desire to write an article, write one and send it to us.
What kind of thing are you looking for? What is an "article"?
That's up to you. We're not looking for "movie reviews" as such... more of an open form. Thoughts and ideas condensed into a piece of writing. We're trying to focus on film, obviously, but you can really write about anything you want.
Will you publish my article? Or will you laugh at me?
Well, it should be interesting, and you should have some passion. Of course we can't guarantee your article will make it, but right now there's about a 99% chance.
How will you edit my articles?
Grammar, language, organization, whatever. I like doing that kind of thing, so expect it. We can approve it with you, of course. And we can work out individual things.
Can I be a columnist?
Maybe.
When is this going to happen?
As soon as we get enough content... which could be very soon. The layout, design, and technical stuff is pretty much done.
What makes you think this won't die like the collective story?
We're optimistic. But that's why the quality of content is important. We're obviously not professional writers, although some like to think so, and all we are expecting/hoping for is an attempt at coherent English + an interesting concept.
wow. My proposal is coming to fruition. I may actually have to get back to writing about movies.
haha you just asked yourself a dozen questions you already knew the answers to. someone's a bit cuckoo!
Nice! Ever since GT's suggestion I've been hoping something would come out of it :-D
I could kick it off with a paper about Eisenstein and his relationship to and change from theatre to Film.
Quote from: Jeremy BlackmanIt will be called "The Green Screen"... (any better ideas are welcomed)...
"The Blue Room." Hehehe.
Seriously, though. Great idea. I'll definitely try to contribute something.
i'm in.....good thinking
Quote from: SHAFTRI could kick it off with a paper about Eisenstein and his relationship to and change from theatre to Film.
Article form please.. Do people want to read your college essay?
Quote from: El Duderinoi'm in.....good thinking
Well he's GT for a reason...
This is really fucking great! I added the "fucking" for emphasis as to how cool this actually is... Do it up!
Jesus, people are congratulating GT? What's this world coming to?
Quote from: mutinycoJesus, people are congratulating GT? What's this world coming to?
Armageddon? :?
Send your content to thegreenscreen@yahoo.com.
Pretty much any file format is good (Word documents preferred).
Good stuff Blackman..
I look forward to reading some of this stuff.
This definitely was a good idea.
If and when I've got some articles handy, you'll see them.
This is a sweet idea... Finally get to do my 200 page dissertation on the latent homoeroticism of "Houseguest"....
So, any idea when this will be up?
Just wait for the fall... it's still in the works, and will definitely synthesize soon. We're waiting for a few different elements to come together, including content. Reminder: please send your writing to thegreenscreen@yahoo.com ...and really, if you're unsure about something, just send it and we'll take it (or tell you if we can't). We'll edit it and approve it with you before it's online.
this sounds like an awesome idea.
do you have any sample content?
just emailed my article.
Thank you!
All other contributions are welcome. This is really coming together relatively soon now...
uh...i just emailed another one.
how many have you recieved so far, in total? I anticpiate reading these very much
I'm still debating the feminist perspective of an article. Xixaxers would hate me... That man hating dyke of a feminist 8)
Quote from: ThrindleI'm still debating the feminist perspective of an article. Xixaxers would hate me... That man hating dyke of a feminist 8)
We should sooo collaborate. They can hate us both. :wink:
Thu Oct 07, 2004 8:54 pm
After a few hours, I will email my ten page paper "Buster? I Don't Even Know Her!" about theoretical issues and Buster Keaton. I've been writing it for a day straight, damn.
The Green Screen is officially launched!
http://greenscreen.xixax.com/
http://xixax.com/viewforum.php?f=40
Quote from: Jeremy BlackmanThe Green Screen is officially launched!
http://greenscreen.xixax.com/
http://xixax.com/viewforum.php?f=40
Good on ya, mate!