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Re: My new shadow puppet
Reply #15 on:
December 06, 2011, 06:47:56 am »
Quote from: Rikka on November 21, 2011, 02:42:12 am
Do you think you might be able to get some nice movement in between two silk sheets? Spining would not be possible, of course, but maybe some little stuff... I don't know, just an idea. And I REALLY wish there was a way to increase the speed of "broiling down ideas"...
I'm not sure what you mean - the puppet is operated directly from behind, so the only way to insert it between two sheets is to work from below. And that's not how I want the puppet to be operated.
... In other news, I have found a local supplier (in the same state even!) of plastic sheets. I received the order yesterday, and they're very cheap (a few bucks per sheet, and they're like, 1m long X 50cm wide), thin but flexible, and come in a range of colours (white, black, opaque colours and transparents). I've been playing with a small cut off piece all day and am really happy with it. I'll be able to start making these new puppets very soon!
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Reply #16 on:
December 06, 2011, 08:03:57 am »
Cool! They will be great as always, I am sure.
Sorry, I thought all shadow puppets were operated from below. I was wondering how you did it... So it does make more sense. And of course, the idea with 2 sheets would never work.
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December 06, 2011, 09:42:14 am »
Quote from: Rikka on December 06, 2011, 08:03:57 am
Cool! They will be great as always, I am sure.
Sorry, I thought all shadow puppets were operated from below. I was wondering how you did it... So it does make more sense. And of course, the idea with 2 sheets would never work.
Most Asian ones are worked from below, and I think some of the European traditions do too. However, I'm using a modern method, which means the puppets are attached to rods at 90 degree angles to the body (hold your arms out in front of you like you're a zombie, that's basically the best way to imagine it).
This makes the rods/arms less visible, as well as giving more control over the puppet. However it does make the use of scenery slightly more tricky; having the puppet between two objects might be possible, but I've never thought about it before. The only times I've seen this same rod method used before, I've not seen background scenery used in conjunction with it, so I'm not even sure how to do it.
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December 07, 2011, 09:25:43 am »
Maybe with a frame and strings?
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December 07, 2011, 10:05:12 am »
Quote from: Rikka on December 07, 2011, 09:25:43 am
Maybe with a frame and strings?
You mean a backdrop? That could be done if I had something to fly backdrops with, like a booth or a theatre. But again, the issue is the puppeteer - I'm not sure if they'd be seen or not because of the lighting. If I had the opportunity and time, I'm sure I could think of a solution, but right now I don't have either.
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December 07, 2011, 10:09:56 am »
For "back drops" we always used a projector. In fact the projector itself was the light source. It was actually an overhead projector. I am sure you've seen these used before. The backdrops where created via computer and printed on clear sheets you could get for them. Worked out pretty well although the colors where not always as vibrant as I would have liked. I am sure that a person could actually paint the backgrounds on the acetate much like the old cartoons where made and the colors would be better.
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Reply #21 on:
December 07, 2011, 10:17:09 am »
Quote from: Shawn Sorrell on December 07, 2011, 10:09:56 am
For "back drops" we always used a projector. In fact the projector itself was the light source. It was actually an overhead projector. I am sure you've seen these used before. The backdrops where created via computer and printed on clear sheets you could get for them. Worked out pretty well although the colors where not always as vibrant as I would have liked. I am sure that a person could actually paint the backgrounds on the acetate much like the old cartoons where made and the colors would be better.
Ah good point. I always forget about projectors. You could not only use an overhead, but also a digital projector and hook up a computer.
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Re: My new shadow puppet
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February 05, 2012, 10:38:06 pm »
I just thought I'd update this thread:
I've purchased some plastic sheets and have made several different sizes of the puppet. Once again the head-floppiness is back to haunt me. I've found that my ideal size - 67.5cm - has issues floppiness-wise. In order to counter this, I've added a layer of plastic the same size and shape of the head, minus the hole cut out. While this prevents floppiness, it adds a considerable amount of extra weight; the puppet is heavy, but not so much that it's a problem. It's certainly noticeable though.
The other issue is that there is no glue that will solder the two pieces of plastic together, which means I've either got a nasty shadow when the pieces flop away from each other, or I've got to find some method of weaving them together. Either way, I'm not happy with it.
Leaving me with the continued issue of not being happy with 60cm as it's too small (adding even 3cm to the size causes floppiness). I prefer the weighting of the smaller size, but the bigger size is just so much better visibility-wise. I did a rough calculation: a 60cm tall shadow puppet may be seen at a max. of 16 rows of people. Let's say 10 seats p/row = roughly 160 people will see it. I don't think that's enough...
I think now I need to do some market research to find out if people/puppeteers will buy a 60cm shadow puppet.
Shawn Sorrell
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Reply #23 on:
February 06, 2012, 08:09:54 am »
Have you tried spray adhesive? I don't know it may muddy the transparency but thought I would suggest it. There has to be something out there that would work just not sure what it would be. They make window decals that you can stick on the window but then they peel off real easy and can be replied. If we could figure out what they use maybe that would work.
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February 06, 2012, 05:04:03 pm »
Spray adhesive won't work. This particular type of plastic is designed specifically so that glues won't work at all. Superglue, even hot glue which I've read is the only glue which works for this plastic... Nothing sticks, from Mod Podge to wood glue to PVA (Elmer's) to... well, you name it.
Anyway, I found some clear plastic from a document folder that is thinner (therefore lighter) and cut it to cover the hole. It lessens the overall weight of the puppet, and can be attached to the back of the head where the brad is for the attachment of the body/at the top where the rod attachment goes. My only problem is that the plastic dirties up very easily, but am now checking my supplier to see if they have a clear plastic in a thinner guage.
Window decals is an interesting idea, especially as I'm a bit wary about how to/if I should attach the sides of the clear plastic to the head somehow. A decal would solve that problem, as well as another idea I'm working on.... Wonder how I could find those...? Thanks Shawn!
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Reply #25 on:
February 06, 2012, 06:00:10 pm »
I wonder if you could laminate it? I have a laminating machine for home use and the sheets are quite a bit thicker than the sheeting used on larger machines like at schools. I don't know if you have anything like this available to you or not. Just a thought.
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February 06, 2012, 06:21:28 pm »
No, lamination is what I was doing before. The whole idea of this is to avoid lamination.
Besides, the issue is only a problem if I size it bigger than 60cm tall. That size is smaller than I want, but probably reasonable enough for it to be marketable. If I can't find a suitable solution then I'll simply use the smaller size.
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February 06, 2012, 11:24:57 pm »
In sum: thinking of how to do the puppet at the size I want.... I've added a layer of clear plastic to the back of the head. This can be attached at top and bottom where other joints/attachments are already in place. However, the sides of this clear plastic flop away from the head plastic, so side attachments are necessary and/or some other method of attachment.
Lamination is out. Decals sound interesting but initial investigation turns up very little info, and leaves me with a 'sticker' which then potentially sticks to the screen. Filling in the hole is not what I want to do, and playing with white contact on a clear plastic also leaves the problem of durability. I have considered 'weaving' the two pieces of plastic together with some strong cotton, but I'm not happy with that either.
My last solution is the following: using 2 extra brads on either side of the head. I initially tossed this idea out because I thought it might look ugly, but I've photoshopped some extra brads onto a previous pic; one pic has the silver coloured brads I'm using now, the other with two extra white brads (I thought it might blend in a little more). I haven't physically tried this yet, but if I do I hope it will solve the problem for good.
What do you guys think?
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Reply #28 on:
February 07, 2012, 12:02:29 am »
Not content with being hypothetical I went ahead and added the brads to my real puppet; this is 67.5 cm, with the clear plastic behind the head. Note in the second image you can actually make out a little of the clear plastic due to the flash of the camera. Rods are temporarily attached with masking tape.
Angel in Tx
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Reply #29 on:
February 07, 2012, 06:22:25 am »
I think the brads look fine. Do they show on screen? If not great, if so does it really detract from the look? I doubt it. Have you tried performing to see if the look is satisfactory?
Anyway all said and done, I think the brads are a good solution.
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This was our first time, and we're going back for sure. The freshness can be tasted in every bite. We'll try the one in Newport Beach next.
I read a few reviews on how good the food is, and let me assure you all, it did not disappoint! Appetizers were pretty good (had a few salads) and the pizza was phenomenal. The dough is so tasty and the tomato sauce to die for (I wish they would add a bit more to the pizza, as I found a few dry spots in mine...) but apart from that everything was exceptional. Make sure to reserve as the restaurant itself isn't huge and was packed the whole time we were there!
My customer and I were seated quickly, and waited on promptly, but not to soon. Pizzeria Mozza has a casual and energized atmosphere. All the food wash ver delicious, we had brussels sprouts, and stuffed squash appetizers, salad ( do not remember which one but it was good) and pizzas. When I was brought the incorrect pizza, the waiter had the kitchen make the correct one immediately and boxed up the wrong pizza for me to take home. Problem solved and I was satisfied. My customer was very pleased with the experience.
We have now been to Mozza several times and each time the pizza has been fantastic. I am not a big fan or their salads, but the pizza--- YUM. Great crust, great combinations. We had the leek, bacon and goat cheese pizza and the pizza alla benno (speck, jalepeno and pineapple) and they were awesome- we ate every bite. Definitely make a reservation or be prepared to wait. This place draws quite a crowd.
We went to Pizzeria Mozza to celebrate my husband's birthday. He had found this restaurant on a list of the best restaurants in LA, so we went with heightened expectations. I can honestly say Pizzeria Mozza far exceeded any expectations! It was by far the best pizza in LA. We had wonderful service the entire time- different waiters and waitresses would check on us throughout the meal to refill water, take away plates, etc. so we felt like we received the perfect amount of attention. The ambience was amazing-- we had the choice of sitting in the main room or a smaller back room that felt like a wine cellar that felt more intimate. We had an absolutely lovely time. Both of us left dinner eager to go back.
Pizzeria Mozza was as good as i had in Milan. But our waitress was cold but she wasn't rude. She forgot our drink order, and after waiting awhile I just simply asked another wait staff for our drinks. All the other staff were great, from the hostess who took our dessert order, and the guys who brought out our lunch...I do hope they share tips, because she didn't deserve much of it, the other staff certainly do!!!
In from out of town, we were recommended to Pizzeria Mozza by many people we encountered. It satisfied both the meat and vegetarian eaters in our group. The Squash Blossoms were not as crisp as I've had elsewhere, but the pizza was fantastic. Burnt on the edges, delicious dough.
Look no further for the best pizza experience all around ! The crust is great, the mozzarella buffalo is awesome. We went simple, prosciutto arugula tomato sauce and mozzarella and it was delicious. The crunch of the crust is well done, it's a good balance of soft and crunch.
Our food was perfect, but the restaurant was incredibly noisy and we were seated practically on top of 2 other parties. I don't mind a crowded restaurant if there's a little space between me and the next tables, but this was ridiculous. Back to the good part, the food! Had the insalata mista and loved the lemony dressing. The pizzas were outstanding with the thinnest crust and high quality toppings. We had the olive oil gelato for dessert which was not a little portion, but ate the whole thing. It was that creamy and tasty. Would definitely go back, but not for a romantic meal or with anyone I want to have a conversation that everyone else can't hear.
The bruschetta with bursts was out if this world, but the tartufo dessert is truly to die for!
A great place for lunch. Parking is still a nightmare but well worth the trouble. Try the squash blossom pizza.
Wow! This pizza is the best! Here are some highlights due to Open Table's character limits. Burrata Crostone with Swiss Chard, Spring Onion & Balsamico. - Amazing! I could have eaten the whole thing myself! Funghi Misti, Fontina, Taleggio & Thyme. - This is my favorite! What makes the pizzas special is the amazing crust! The crunch & chew. I ate every bit of it. For dessert you must have the Butterscotch Budino, Sea Salt & Rosemary Pine Nut Cookies. - Out of this world! I was in heaven! The service was fantastic and the only downside was that they only have bottled beer, none on tap. We had a fabulous dinner and I'm going to try to come here more often.
Squash blossom pizza Fresh mint gelato Eggplant with mint raita Great wine/beer list Wonderful service Super delicious food at every turn
We arrived on time and were not kept waiting. We got a window table so it was perfect. Service was very attentive but not overpowering. We chose a bottle of the Bastianich rose wine. A good choice with the food we ordered. We shared the meatballs (yummy), and the sprouts to begin. My husband has the lasagna and I had the pizza. They were both delicious. Since I wanted dessert, we had the left over pizza wrapped to go. We had 3 sorbets. Wow, the chocolate was to die for. The meal was fantastic. At the end, they pressured us to leave although we still had a full glass of wine and we had only been there for 45 minutes. It felt very uncomfortable and It really cast a shadow on the entire experience.
We had dinner at Pizzeria Mozza based on a friend's recommendation and were thrilled with the choice. At the tail end of a long vacation along the CA coast, this spot was a highlight and provided just the right mix of fine dining with a casual atmosphere. We chose to sit at the bar that overlooked the line and pizza oven, which provided entertainment and food envy! My boyfriend and I split the Insalate Mista, Prawns and Buffalo Mozzarella Margharita pizza - we kept the order simple and were still amazed by the flavor. I will be buying the cookbook and hope to visit Osteria Mozza on my next visit to LA.
Pros: meatballs, pizza crust, butterscotch bundido; Cons: overly fatty fennel sausage. Some of the best meatballs I've ever had--really wish they'd put them on a pizza. We got the "meat lovers" pizza, and while pretty good, the fennel sausage was a bit too fatty. Maybe it was just a bad batch. Also got the bianca pizza which was pretty good, although I'd rather have basil or some other flavor on top rather than the crispy sage leaves. Our final pizza was the funghi, which tasted like cream of mushroom soup. The first slice was good, but by the end of it, you were overloaded on mushroom. The butterscotch bundido (sp?) was absolutely amazing, and although pricey, definitely worth it!
U go for the pizza but wind up ordering more of the sides. Bone marrow and Brussel Sprouts are a must. The fried bread should not be missed. Don't forget about the BUDINO. ENJOY IT ALL
Fantastic Pizza. I gave it 4 stars for food because they need to adapt and get gluten free option out there! Otherwise, this place is truly phenomenal.
When we travel to Los Angeles (at least once per year) we always go to Mozza Pizzeria - this year we went two days in a row - the pizza, salads and appies are that good! Would highly recommend Mozza to anyone.
I think it is time to re-think the pizza with bacon, salame and fennel sausage. The sausage and salame was over cooked while the bacon was under done. Maybe the bacon should be fried first and place on later.
If you love good pizza and don't mind the noise -- It's a go. The fennel and turkey sausage is really very good.
Love the pizzas. The appetizers are good, too. The salads and desert are not very interesting or imaginative and really need some improvement. In my opinion, I think there should be some slightly more traditional deserts, such as ricotta pie....and I don't think there is anyone I know who wants sea salt on top of EVERY desert.
What can I say that hasn't been said about this delightful and vibrant restaurant with the best pizza in LA? We enjoyed every minute and every carb!
Best pizza in town and maybe anywhere. The chopped salad is not to be missed.
Went there during their Lunch/Happy hour special. You get a pizza, a glass of wine and dessert for $20. Thats a great deal considering that a single pizza can run you about that much. Recommend going even it its not during happy hour. Food is that good!
We went for our 20th anniversary, Mozza Pizzeria being one of our favorite restaurants. We asked the server to bring our appetizers and salad and wait until we were done to put our pizza order in. Instead, it came in the middle of our salad (we sent it back) and the only time she seemed at all interested in us was to get us moving. Maybe we'll go somewhere else next time.
Can't rave enough about my meals at Pizzeria Mozza. I go back again and again and again and it never fails to leave me full and content. Get there whenever you can.
This is one of our favorite places. My wife and I have been going here for years. We love the pizza and especially are big fans of the crust. It is our go to.
The food is very good to excellent. The gorganzola and date salad was crisp and the flavors were wonderful together. Our pizzas were very fine with just the right amount of cheese and herbs. Our server was charming giving us just the rightamount of attention. The dessert menu was lacking in my opinion - we ended up with gelato. I think an Italian restaurant should always have at least one fruit dessert on the menu, (apple crostata?) but there were only creams and chocolate. For some reason I was called 4 times to confirm my reservation, even though I had confirmed on the second call. Also the restaurant is extremely noisy with the seating cheek to jowl, so not the place for relaxed conversation, and no birthday candle.
My husband and I have loved this restaurant since it opened. With the craziness of life, we come here, to the same place for all of our special occasions. If you're a celebrity chef fan, you can go next door and let Nancy make your app. We love both mozzas. We'll keep coming back.
I'm a chef and was very impressed! Bravo and keep up the good work
Everything was really good just as expected, we sat in the wine room which had a cool vibe and was quiet. The main dining area and bar were louder but we wouldn't have minded either way. Prices are decent for the quality of food and they have a good wine list. Definitely will be coming back here!
We went to Pizzeria Mozza for the first time and loved it! The Meatballs al Forno were amazing!!! The seasonal Butternut Squash Bruschette was wonderful! The Prosciutto di Parma pizza (with DiNapoli tomato) was incredible! And the Hot Chocolate with marshmallow and ginger pig was heavenly! Top it off with friendly and attentive service and we can't wait to go back!!!
This is one of our favourite restaurants. Pizzas are exceptional and so are the salads.
This is the best pizza in Los Angeles for sure! Everything we ordered was just wonderful. And you can tell that the ingredients were of the highest quality. I will say that it is a busy hot spot. Thank goodness we had reservations - even though I originally thought it was overkill for a Monday night. We were seated promptly (even though we were 10 mins early) and stayed at the restaurant for 2 hours. People were standing in the doorway for a table the whole time we were eating and the restaurant was packed! Because of that, it was very loud in the restaurant. You really couldn't have a romantic conversation or anything. But the food was definitely worth it. Will come back.
I am happy to report PM is not only still great but is actually better than ever due to the fact that after being open a couple of years it's finally possible to get dinner reservations at dinner time, not at either 4:30 or 9:30. The food remains top-notch. Here's what you want: Nancy's chopped salad (full LA disclosure: contains meat), a red pizza (squash blossoms, tomato & burrata), and a white pizza (fontina, mozzarella, sottocenere & sage, and add sausage, trust me). For dessert, the caramel looks good but you want the butterscotch. My biggest issue there has always been it's just so crowded -- last time I waited 30 minutes WITH a reservation. So I added a note to my reservation asking to be seated promptly -- and voila. Enjoy!
Fabulous visual presentation that when eaten actually exceeds your expectations. Freshest cheese and ingredients and just has that Batalli touch. Every person ate desert and didn't share - they each had their own. And, this is LA after all. To say they ate desert in LA is saying a lot. Not to miss: the squash blossoms and the burette salad and butterscotch desert. LOVE THIS PLACE!
Well our dinner at Pizzeria Mozza was pretty much everything I was expecting, and definitely worth the wait! The Pizza(s) were very good and the Chicken wing appetizers were outstanding. We decided to dine at the bar over looking the kitchen, this was great as we could see what some of the pizzas actually looked like, helping with our choices. The service was outstanding, including help with understanding the menu and especially the wine list... in Italian. The only draw back I would have, and a minor one, maybe the cost of menu items, but this is in Hollywood and I'm sure the norm. Bottom line... great food, outstanding service and fun atmosphere, we will be back!
Our second time here and it was fabulous! Such outstanding flavor. The chicken wings are the best I've ever had anywhere! Stuffed squash blossoms so delicate and light. Can't wait to return!
I knew their pizza was good. What surprised me were the appetizers. I have had caprese at many a restaurant; but here it was unique. That with a plain bruschetta and a bowl of mussels made our day. It's as if the pizza was secondary. And then it came. One of the finest pizzas we have ever had. I am looking forward to their sister restaurant for a truly Italian romantic dinner.
Mozza is so good !! Best pizza in the world !! Better than Italy ! Noise is too damn loud though, just like most "hip" restaurants. And for the first time that I have ever been there, the pizzas took too long to be served. DEREK is a great server !!!
We liked it so much we went back the next day with our children.
Excellent food, although we miss the old burrata dish (the old dish had even roasted tomatoes, the new one has bitter greens). Pane Bianco as good as ever
The bacon butternut squash brushetta with garlic, parmesan, caramelized onions was AMAZING! Definitely one of the most memorable appies of all time for me! I would rate this 10/10. Pizza was very good! Not the best, but very close to the top! Would rate this a solid 9/10. For dessert, we had ice cream -- nothing special. Had a trio of Pineapple/Coconut, Choc/Hazelnut, & Pistachio. 8/10.
whenever in the neighborhood i make a bee-line for pizzeria mozza. the salads & bruschette are perfectly filling when one isn't in the mood for a pizza. it's nice to be sitting surrounded by other satisfied eaters too -- everyone seems to love their food there and so the atmosphere is very festive and happy regardless of the time of day. a mid-afternoon lunch for one could be a lonely or somber experience elsewhere, but here one is sure to enjoy! i also appreciate the consistency of quality here, both in ingredients (a batali tenet) and preparation/presentation.


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Junior Member Posts: 21 Joined: Dec 2003 Reputation: 0 |
2003-12-31 18:34
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kraqh3d: ouch that's right - in my head i did the 29.97->24->25 chain but looking back i didn't write it out. thanks for correcting me
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2003-12-31 18:39
Post: #22
pal is nice...
for euro users i see the following conversions needed: 30hz->25hz far most direct way is not to do the conversion at all, but to switch the xbox to 60hz mode. also this provides the best possible end result. if the tv-companies are not able to do decent conversions off-line why use time to trying to fix this? if switching is not possible the current method is good enough i.e. skipping every sixth field. also it will be hard to know when to use inverse telecine and when the material is native 30fps. dvd players can always read the flags from the stream, but as far i know most of mpeg4 streams do not have these flags. most 30fps mpeg4 content i have come across is native ntsc stuff i.e. tv series. ivtc cannot be used on these. 24->25fps speeding up is absolutely the best way to deal with this. (worst way is to telecine to ntsc and the convert to pal without inverse telecining. i have seen these too...) 30->24->25 (inverse telecining + speeding up) i see this worthwhile for ntsc dvd playback. as most of the mpeg4 streams are ivtcd already it does not seem worth the effort for these only. |
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2003-12-31 21:46
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no prob troed...
spacemanx is right. ivtc is probably not the right solution. it will only work in some situations. dvd players are able to read the flags in the mpeg2 stream and act accordingly. i dont believe this method will work if those flags are not available, like in the case of tv captures. and yeah, you euro folks have it good. your tv's support both 50 and 60 fps. our crappy us tv's dont here are the four conversions which would be necessary... 24->25: i cant test this myself, but everyone else seems to be happy with just speeding up the video 30->25: if the xbox can switch the output on the fly to pal60, then thats the way to go. (what was the previous method - dropping every 6th frame to reduce the framerate to 25 fps?) 24->30: a 3:2 pulldown method can be used but it would mean that the video frames would need to be split into fields first. if mplayer supports this, it would be a the right way. 25->30: this is the tough one. just duplicating every 5th frame would probably be ok. whatever is used should be the inverse of the 30->25 if switching to pal60 isnt an option. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first. |
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2004-01-04 18:26
Post: #24
i have pal xbox with pal tv (cabable of pal60) subtitles becomes too early and the offsync raises while watching the movie. when turning frame adj. off and pal60 on, the subtitles works fine. i have 2 other avi files with subtitles at the moment and with these the subs works just fine with framerat adj on pla60 off. those files have the same fps 23.976! strange... with y-button info the framerate is diffrent between these 3 files. ac3 passtrough is on and have optical spdif cable to amp. here are the info from gspot, first the faulty one, then the two that works: using xbmc build 2004-1-2 subs offsync: filename: underworld.dvdrip.cd1.xvid-deity.avi stat: file length correct (click for more info...) video 4cc: xvid codec name: xvid ratio: 640x272 (2.35:1) [=40:17] fps: 23.976 duration: 00:59:12 (85,173 fr) interleave: 1 vid frame (42 ms) split: yes imrr: 1.00 qf: 0.287 bits/pixel audiocodec: ac3 (0x2000) dolby laboratories, inc audiobitrate: 448 kb/s (5 ch) cbr freq: 48000 hz subfile: .sub xbox y-button shows: 24 fps (+- 0.20, mostly stays at 24) start: 720x576 pal 16:9 subs in sync: filename: once.upon.a.time.in.mexico.dvdrip.xvid.avi stat: file length correct (click for more info...) video 4cc: xvid codec name: xvid ratio: 544x304 (1.79:1) [=34:19] fps: 23.976 duration: 01:41:45 (146,374 fr) interleave: 1 vid frame (42 ms), p=480 split: no imrr: 1.00 qf: 0.208 bits/pixel audiocodec: 0x0055(mp3) id'd as mpeg-1 layer 3 audiobitrate: 129 kb/s (64/ch, stereo) vbr lame3.90 freq: 48000 hz subfile: .srt xbox y-button shows: about 25 fps (24.6 - 25, mostly stays at 25) start: 720x576 pal 16:9 subs in sync: filename: ghost.in.the.shell.stand.alone.complex.25.[jap.raw].avi stat: file length correct (click for more info...) video 4cc: dx50/divx codec name: divx 5.0 ratio: 640x352 (1.82:1) [=20:11] fps: 23.976 duration: 00:24:30 (35,246 fr) interleave: 1 vid frame (42 ms) split: yes imrr: 1.00 qf: 0.198 bits/pixel audiocodec: 0x0055(mp3) id'd as mpeg-1 layer 3 audiobitrate: 160 kb/s (80/ch, stereo) cbr freq: 48000 hz subfile: .smi .ssa worked too xbox y-button shows: about 30 fps (+-0.25) start: 720x576 pal 16:9 Asus P5N7A-VM|Win7 32bit|Intel C2D E8400|2GB|integrated nVidia 9300-HDMI|Integrated Audio-Optical SPDIF| 50" plasma 3DTV (Samsung PS50C7705) |
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2004-01-05 16:17
Post: #25
have you guys looked into ogo's reclock directshow filter code?, maybe it could give you some ideas, or use all it's code?
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2004-01-05 18:32
Post: #26
is it possible to speed up the sub's so i don't have to convert them to 25 fps every time ?
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2004-01-07 15:29
Post: #27
(kraqh3d @ dec. 31 2003,19:46 Wrote:no prob troed...for the 30->25 and 25->30 conversion, you could try alpha blending the frames to try and aproximate the correct speed. i have no idea if this would look any good or not though. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first. |
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2004-01-09 12:23
Post: #28
what format is the subtitle format of the movie with the problem you are referring to? if it's vobsub (.sub and .idx file) it wouldn't make too much sense, because it's timecode-based as your working formats are (at least srt and ssa, not 100% sure about smi). however if it's just a txt-based .sub file (microdvd format), it would make sense indeed. microdvd format is framecode-based, so if you adjust the framerate of the movie, the framerate of the subs also have to be changed. as temporary solution you could try a subtitle tool like: http://www.divx-digest.com/software/subt...nvert.html
and change the fps to 25. if this works, it would be nice of course if xbmc could do that on the fly let us know how it goes. |
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2004-02-04 20:34
Post: #29
i asked for this feature on xbmp forum about a year ago, thanks dev team for this feature.
http://www.xboxmediaplayer.de/cgi-bin....neroses let's summarize: case 1. 29.97fps video (standard ntsc) 1.1 playback on ntsc box just play it as is 1.2 playback on pal box switch to pal60 and play it (if pal60 is available) or do ivtc (inverse telecine or inverse 3:2 pulldown) to convert it to 23.976fps and speed up to 25fps (this will achieve smooth playback if the source video is 3:2 pulldown (telecine from film) but a bit jerky if the source is standard ntsc case 2. 25fps video (standard pal) 2.1 playback on ntsc box slowdown to 23.976fps and do 3:2 pulldown to go up to 29.97fps (quite complicate but this is the best way to go) 2.2 playback on pal box just play it case 3. 23.976fps video (ntsc film mode) 3.1 playback on ntsc box do 3:2 pulldown to convert from 23.976 3.2 playback on pal box speed up playback 23.976->25fps or do 3:2 pulldown and switch to pal60 (prefered method if available) please note: above methods is the correct ways to do framerate conversion in broadcast industry. |
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Q well General Petraeus last days of the CIA were reported -- contentious.
According to the reporting of the Wall Street Journal which -- -- company owns General Petraeus went against the advice of intelligence leaders.
And had his aides released their own time line of the -- -- attacks.
In an effort to present the CIA's response in a more favorable light.
The report also indicates General Petraeus had struggled to win over his CIA employees -- was accustomed to the structure of the military.
Which is much more based on hierarchy -- the CIA.
Lot of reporting in the Wall Street Journal today it's assistant managing editor is -- John busing and as I mentioned our parent company owns the Wall Street Journal.
These are the kinds of things that nobody ever would have suspected you would hear of this man.
Yet you didn't know about this Adam and -- and Javon corpsman have this online right now you can read it.
It's really quite interesting WWW.
-- dot com -- it's interesting you know here's a guy in the military used to regimented style.
What he says goats and he kind of moves into a more informal organization like the CIA were people contradict each other right -- bad ideas to get the best idea out on the table.
He wasn't used to that.
And -- there was clashes within the CIA and between Petraeus and other agencies including his boss the national intelligence director James clapper so.
That there was a lot of this kind of building up before this scandal.
Resulted and this this contentiousness.
It kind of undercut his position within the administration and with President Obama so that you can see a lot of people kind of forming a circle around General Petraeus and saying.
Look he should continue in the job despite the -- the report in the journal indicates there was a lot of inner agencies finger pointing yeah that's right out over the timeline that he released it was.
By other agencies that weren't expecting him to do that.
And then within the CIA itself he clashed with his own counterterrorism person over.
Drone strikes apparently he wanted to aligned the strikes more with diplomatic efforts and the CIA were after targets.
And then on kind of a smaller but sort of notable scale here he intends to schmooze with subordinates by going running with -- he he would.
Suggested people kind of come along on his athletic -- he runs six or seven minute mile few people the CIA could keep up with him so even these kind of efforts.
By General Petraeus to get to know people within the CIA sort of fell flat -- Contentiousness undercut his -- relationships there and again from the Wall Street Journal's reporting.
It sounds as if General Petraeus wanted to stay on and then last Monday.
He got a call from the head of the Director of National Intelligence James clapper.
Yeah and there was there were fights going on over -- timeline should be out there which agency is looking particularly at the CIA.
In that this controversy on the hill -- Ben Ghazi.
And a General Petraeus didn't want the CIA to take the hit and so he advance this timeline -- it was.
The -- on the contrary expectations.
This -- top.
-- it's a fascinating read if you're into the minutia of all of this is so many of your.
It's laid out a really good article yeah -- back thanks John I -- well.
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Airman Devonta D. Lewis, son of Stephanie Lewis of St. Pauls, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is a 2011 graduate of St. Pauls High School.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
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Valentine's Treats
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- Preppy Girl Meets World said...
That headband is so fun! I think I might need to get one for my birthday this year.
- February 10, 2012 at 6:39 AM
- Jessica Nicole said...
Those headbands are so adorable. I love the cupcake one! The Vow is on my weekend to do list! I have been dying to see it! LOVE Rachel McAdams!
- February 10, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- KEM said...
i have such bad timing! i just ordered a bunch of stuff last night!
i love the cupcake headband though! - February 10, 2012 at 7:50 AM
- Mrs. Z said...
Love the headbands! Adorable! And now you are inspiring me to take a stab at making macarons!!!! Happy Friday!!! xoxo
- February 10, 2012 at 8:09 AM
- Liz Harris said...
I tried the KAPPA code but it said it wasn't valid. Is it not for sale items?
Thanks for your post on their sale. I wanted the refillable journals for bridesmaids gifts and at over $100 each it was going to be so expensive! - February 10, 2012 at 10:12 AM
- Liz Harris said...
Tried it again with refills in my cart as well and it worked. You must have at least one full price item in your cart to use the Kappa coupon code.
- February 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Leslie said...
Yay for pink, sweet treats! YOu're such a good friend. I love that headband!
- February 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM
- BroncoMom said...
Have a great weekend!
- February 10, 2012 at 10:58 AM
- coby kutcher said...
i would love for you to share your macaron recipe!
- February 10, 2012 at 12:27 PM
- JulesTX said...
How timely...I've been seeing macarons everywhere I turn and wanting to take a stab at making them. Can't wait to see your recipe and tips....THANKS
- February 10, 2012 at 12:40 PM
- Ashley said...
I saw those headbands at a little boutique when I lived in my college town and thought they were adorable! I thought the birthday ones would be cute to have in my classroom! You should definitely get one! Clayton and I thought about going to see the Vow on Valentine's Day! I'm glad you hear it was so good and that you had a wonderful time with Muffy Martini!
- February 10, 2012 at 8:03 PM
- Kimberly said...
I love it all!! Were the head bands at a Dallas pharmacy??? If so, which one???? The V-Day cookies look delicious!! My friends are getting similar cookies from the Chocolate Angel w/your darling "Crush" printable & sodas!!!! Thank you for sharing such a fun idea!!!!
Xoxoxo! - February 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM
- Allison @ Room Mom 101 said...
Hi! I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I featured your "I've got a crush on you" Valentine idea on my blog. I totally love the idea and the gift tag you created! Thanks for sharing!!
www.room-mom101.blogspot.com - February 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- Suburban Princess said...
Your macaron looks great! I cant wait to see your step by step!
- February 11, 2012 at 12:28 PM
- Jamie said...
OOooo, that macaroon looks delicious!
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The Angels bullpen has been such a massive, raging brushfire the last few seasons that Australian fire departments keep mistakenly showing up in Anaheim to try and help put it out. We keep hearing about how bullpen arms are fungible assets and that teams should be able to stumble into a decent bullpen almost by accident, yet here we are heading into an off-season where the Halos have maybe three quality relievers on their roster. So, Jerry Dipoto is going to do something to fix that, right? Right? RIGHT?!?!?!!!
What they already have: Ernesto Frieri (3.80 ERA, 3.72 FIP, 0.7 fWAR), Dane De La Rosa (2.86 ERA, 2.99 FIP, 1.1 fWAR), Kevin Jepsen (4.50 ERA, 3.38 FIP, 0.3 fWAR), Michael Kohn (3.74 ERA, 4.56 FIP, -0.2 fWAR), Sean Burnett (BROKEN), Cory Rasmus (4.20 ERA, 4.91 FIP, -0.2 fWAR), Juan Gutierrez (5.19 ERA, 3.78 FIP, 0.1 fWAR)
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CHARLESTON, S.C. - With time off from school several College of Charleston women's basketball players are engaging in meaningful experiences this summer. We take this opportunity to find out what they have been up to and look ahead to the upcoming season.
Jill Brown, Jr., Guard, Midlothian, Va.
What have you been up to this summer?
I took a physiology summer school class to help with my major of exercise science and public health. Back at home I'm volunteering at a local hospital a few days a week since I want to be a nurse after college. Next week I'm going to New Jersey and New York with my sister to visit some friends, which will be fun.
What are you looking forward to for the year ahead?
I think everyone is really excited about the upcoming season. I think sometimes change can be positive and that is the way we are looking at it. I think we will play a faster style which is what I'm used to playing when I grew up in AAU and high school.
Deidre Ramer, Jr., Center, Franklin, Tenn.
What have you been up to this summer?
This summer I am an intern for a program called Project Transformation Tennessee. This program is focused on lower income areas in Nashville. This program runs a free summer day camp for kids in this area of town at a local church. I am in charge of the arts and crafts and have kids make different items that come from reusable goods so they can learn to make things with items from their homes.
Our goal as interns is to show the kids the amazing love that God has for all of us and show them that there are other options outside their current environment. We want to show the kids that it is ok to have dreams and set goals. That just because they come from a different community they can still accomplish their goals. This summer has been truly life changing and has given me a better perspective of life and the diverse communities that are in our society and world we live in.
I also got to go to Alaska at the beginning of the summer. That was really fun to see how things have changed since I lived there. The weather was great and the scenery was breathtaking.
What do you think the mood of the team going into the upcoming season?
I think the mood for the team is very positive. It's great seeing the changes being made with our team and our program. Bringing in new people brings a new energy to the team. We have always been a close team so these new boosts in the women's basketball program are very promising. I know as a team we are ready to succeed. Every year we come into August with high expectations but this year we need to set that bar even higher. It's about time we see what a championship feels like and we are capable of achieving that feeling.
Latisha Harris, Sr., Center, Aynor, S.C.
What have you been up to this summer?
I am currently working at Kmart and also have an internship lined up in the fall with the Charleston Police Department.
What are your goals and expectations individually and for the team this season?
I'd like to be able to contribute more and be a leader for this team. I want to be an asset to the team, especially on defense. For the team I want to see us improve way more than we were last year. I want to make it past the SoCon Championship first round and hopefully win the Championship. I think the mood of the team is excitement and looking forward to the season ahead.
Cathryn Hardy, Sr., Forward, Dayton, Ohio
What have you been up to this summer?
I have been very busy. In addition to summer workouts I am doing an internship for Baseline Magazine, a tennis magazine here in Charleston. I am doing social media and helping line up advertising for them. I am also working part time at the jewelry store Pandora. In a few days I'm going home to Ohio to spend some time with my family.
What are your thoughts about the season ahead?
I'm really excited about the season and from talking to my teammates I think they are too. We need to be putting in the work now to have the kind of year we want to have. The expectations are going to be different this year and we are looking forward to raising the bar. Our motto is Expect. Encourage. Exceed.


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(RNN) - A European auction house that was selling a vial that allegedly contains blood from Ronald Reagan has canceled the auction.
A statement from PFC Auctions, an auction house based in the Channel Islands between the United Kingdom and France, said that the company negotiated between the person selling the vial and The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation for the blood to be donated to the foundation.
The blood reportedly was taken from Reagan at George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC on March, 30, 1981 after he was shot in an assassination attempt.
Bidding was supposed to end today, May 24, and had reached more than $30,000.
"We are very pleased with this outcome and wish to thank the consignor and PFC Auctions for their assistance in this matter," said John Heubusch, Executive Director for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.
PFC Auctions said in the statement that the current owner of the vial, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he purchased the vial from an auction in the U.S. in February 2012.
He also said he was under the impression that the foundation was not interested in the vial when he purchased it from the original seller in February.
"The publicity generated by PFC Auctions for their current Auction has clearly highlighted the importance of this historical artifact and I would personally be delighted to see this important artifact put on public display by the Foundation," the anonymous seller said in the news release. "This now concludes matters to the benefit of The Ronald Reagan Foundation, and protects the legacy of Ronald Reagan as a President of the United States."
The seller purchased the vial in the February auction from someone who claimed his mother worked at Bio Science Laboratories in Columbia, MD, which had a contract for blood testing with Walter Reed Army Medical Center and George Washington University Hospital.
That initial seller also claimed that his mother asked her supervisor if she could keep the paperwork and the test tube, and he told her, "no problem," and the vial has been in his family ever since.
"While we contend that the removal of the vial from the hospital laboratory and the U.S. auction sale in February 2012 were not legal acts in our opinion, we are grateful to the current custodian of the vial for this generous donation to the Foundation ensuring President Reagan's blood remains out of public hands," Heubusch said.
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Iranian hip hop
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Persian Hip-Hop Music | |
Stylistic origins | Funk, spoken word, signifying, the dozens, electronic |
Cultural origins | 90's, Tehran, Iran |
Typical instruments | Vocals – sampler – keyboards – guitar – strings – piano |
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Persian hip hop (or Iranian hip hop) is a style of hip hop that emerged in the 90s. It is influenced by western hip-hop music but It is credited with inspiring contemporary Iranian music. Iranian hip-hop originated from Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Many of official and underground artists and a few producers are active in this genre of music.1
A 30-second preview of Erfan's "Nemitooni Band Koni Paamo Be Zamin".
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Due to the complicated nature of making music Iran,2 there are no reliable reliable public sources that provide facts about the country's premier artists, the originating artist(s) or group(s) for given genre, their songs or points of view.citation needed There are a few of known independent active artists from that era in Tehran.citation needed
By the end the post-Iran-Iraq War Era (1990s decade) and with the arrival of computers and soft-synths, the first groups of Iranaians to create Persian language hip hop in Iran stated to create Western inspired music.disambiguation needed. First Tehran-based rap group was 021 and they were known to be the premier artists of the genre.3
One member of 021,Hichkas, was one of the first prolific Persian rappers from Tehran.4 His first Album, Asphalt Jungle (Persianجنگل آسفالت Jangale Asfalt) was one of the first Persian Langage rap albums in Iran and brought much recognition to his name in Iranian communities.4 There were also notable expatriate artists including Deev an Iranian rapper who lives in America and produced early hip hop.citation needed The Best Album In Persian Hiphop Historia Hichkas, Jangale Asfalt / Pishro, Jahanm Sard, Aghaz Injast, Doran Talayi / Erfan, Az Khane Ta Goor, HameshegiBahramdisambiguation needed, 24 Saat, Sokut /ZedBazi, Zakhar Nameh / Ali Qaf, Zir O Bam E Zirzamin / Amir Tatalo, TatalityMahdar, Sarzamin Madari, Khab Dar Bidari, Oboor Az Meh /Mohammad Bibak, Sar Amad Zemestan / Shahin Najafi, Sale Khoon, Hich, Hich,Hich / Hosein Eblis & Sadegh, EP Kasi Be Nameh Khoda, Sob Bekhyr IRAN / Sina Taham,Payam Haye Bazargani, Behtarin Rah Khodkoshi / Ali Sorena, Mard Tanha / Emziper, Gorbeh Mordeh / Benyamindisambiguation needed, Ayda Dar Ayeneh
External links
- http://www.parsihiphop.com Portal of Parsi-HipHop
- http://www.farsihiphop.com Portal of Farsi-HipHop
- http://www.farsihiphop.com/shows-and-podcasts/gap-gap.html GapGap Radio.
- http://www.pmc.tv (One of the leading TV, Radio and Online Music Channel that helps Persian Hip Hop Singers promote their songs)
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In a new book called Faith of the Fatherless, [Paul] Vitz examines the psychology of atheism and concludes that the unwillingness of such noted figures as Voltaire, Nietzsche, Sigmund Freud, and Bertrand Russell to believe in a personal, loving God can be traced to defective relationships with their own fathers. — F.R. Duplantier, Behind The Headlines, 1999
From 1995 to 2001, I wrote a nationally syndicated daily radio and newspaper commentary called "Behind The Headlines," applying the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and traditional morality to the issues of the day. It was the best job I ever had. My boss was Phyllis Schlafly, the best boss I ever had.
I frequently devoted commentaries to the latest, most provocative books coming out of the new conservative publishing houses (and imprints) that were popping up all over back then. One such book was Paul Vitz's Faith of the Fatherless, to which I devoted two commentaries: the one excerpted above, and a second. I subsequently had the opportunity to interview Vitz when I sat in for Phyllis on her Saturday morning radio show, "Phyllis Schlafly Live."
J. Budziszewski admits that his nihilism was motivated in part by his desire to "get back" at God "for the various things which predictably went wrong in my life after I had lost hold of Him." He confesses, as well, that he "had come to confuse science with a certain world view . . . that nothing is real but matter." Budziszewski emphasizes, however, that "the main reason" for his nihilism was "sheer, mulish pride. I didn't want God to be God; I wanted J. Budziszewski to be God." — F.R. Duplantier, "Behind The Headlines," 2000
The Revenge of Conscience by J. Budziszewski was another of the books I featured in a "Behind The Headlines" commentary, Budziszewski another of the authors I got to interview as a guest host on Phyllis Schlafly's Saturday morning radio program. Like Paul Vitz, author of Faith of the Fatherless, Budziszewski went through an extended period of doubt and disbelief before regaining the faith of his childhood. Like Chesterton, Budziszewski has a gift for turning phrases, and his book is full of great lines. My favorite is this one: "Not many of us doubt God's existence and then start sinning. Most of us sin and then start doubting. . . ."
Secular humanists are committed to the use of reason and science to understand the world. We also believe it's necessary to develop a new morality appropriate to the present needs. I believe in the use of reason to build a good life on this planet without the illusion of salvation or immortality. — Paul Kurtz, Prometheus Press
In 1987 I published a lengthy article entitled "Free to Serve," about Paul Kurtz and his Prometheus Press, and in 1998 recycled a small portion of it as a "Behind The Headlines" commentary. I never had the opportunity to interview Kurtz, nor wanted it. What sort of man persists in espousing a philosophy that led to the murder of 200 million people by socialist governments in the 20th Century? What wisdom can such a person possibly offer? What's to be gained from a conversation with the devil?


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The Writing Contests, Grants & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more—that we've published in Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Ours is the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere.
Sponsor and Award | Entry Fee | Genre | Cash Prize | Prize includes | Application Deadline |
Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Literary Awards A prize of $3,500 and publication in the Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Journal is given annually for a short story. Three finalists also receive $1,000, and four runners-up receive $... |
$0 | Fiction | $3,500 | Publication | 2/1/14 |
Civil War Institute Michael Shaara Book Prize A prize of $5,000 is given annually for a novel about the Civil War published during the previous year to "encourage fresh approaches to Civil War fiction." Publishers, critics, and authors may submit... |
$0 | Fiction | $5,000 | 12/31/13 | |
Cleveland Foundation Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards Prizes of $10,000 each are given annually for books of fiction or nonfiction (including creative nonfiction) published during the previous year that "contribute to our understanding of racism or... |
$0 | Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction | $10,000 | 12/31/13 | |
Colorado Review Nelligan Prize A prize of $2,000 and publication in Colorado Review is given annually for a short story. Current and former students of Colorado State University are ineligible. Kent Haruf will judge. Submit a... |
$15 | Fiction | $2,000 | Publication | 3/14/14 |
Colorado Review Colorado Prize for Poetry A prize of $2,000 and publication by the Center for Literary Publishing is given annually for a poetry collection. Colorado State University employees, students, and alumni are ineligible. Claudia Keelan... |
$25 | Poetry | $2,000 | Publication | 1/14/14 |
Converse College Julia Peterkin Award A prize of $1,000 and an invitation to read in Converse College's Visiting Writers Series is given in alternating years for a group of poems or a work of fiction. The 2014 award will be given for poetry... |
$15 | Poetry, Fiction | $1,000 | 2/15/14 |