Things have been updated!
Well it's been a very long time coming but I have taken the chance of a few quiet moments to update a few movie entrys. Mainly the FSM2008 Competition Movies. All post have been updated to include/replace the previous streaming movie with blip.tv version.
A few extra recent releases have also been added to the database so please have a look at the most recent additions. This has also given me the chance to change the default streaming window size to 640picels wide.
Star Voting System Changes Pt 2
I've been doing some digging with the way the site handles the votes and yes Search Engine Bots have skewed the results. I've been through the log and cleared out any search engine bots I've found which has resynced the values and ratings. I've also removed the offending code which gave the bots a link to follow.
Fingers crossed there will be no more bots scouring the pages of the site and stuffing up the voting.
Vimeo News
Thanks to Wheels Up Cavu for sending me a note about Vimeo. Details are below:
Forums " The SimHQ Community " Screenshot and Video Gallery " First Mission Success, Black Shark video...
It is discussing that Vimeo is cracking down on game footage in their database.
It even says if you are paying for an account they don't want the videos.
I don't know how true this is but you may want to mention it to your video posters.
I think some of them use the Vimeo format for their videos.
I would hate to see them lose them.
Happy New year to you.
I have had an account pulled which hosted the FSM2008 competition despite my numerous emails. From what I have read they do not wish to host "Fragfest" movies and the content you upload must be YOURS. My biggest erk with Vimeo was the instantaneous way they pulled the plug. I never received an email advising that it was going to be shut. It was just shut. I created a new account and uploaded a couple of films and shortly after I received an email advising they were to pull the content due to terms of use violation.
The damage was already done. My main concern was the viewing statistics which have been lost. So my humble apologies to the movie producers who entered the FSM2008 competion. I hope to have the files uploaded to blip.tv soon.
Star Voting System Changes
Some may have noticed that the voting stars on IL2MDB have been reset back to zero.
Well, they have and with good reason. Some have noticed, including myself, that the ratings were always hitting around 3 with some hitting a few more; but not often.
The reason is that search engines and spambots have been hitting every link on the page and therefore scoring 5 votes totalling 15 points. Therefore 15 / 5 is 3 and thats the magic number. :)
I've implemented a new voting code to get away from this and to make voting a little more meaningful. Well as meaningful as subjectiveness can be :). (I know I can hear those that don't believe in the stars groaning but it does serve as something).
Sorry to all those that have voted before. If you are passing and wish to vote then fingers crossed your favourite will hit the top 20 list. (This list is quite different and I'm working on the layout.
Welcome to IL2MDB
This is your IL2 internet movie database. You will find a huge collection of home made IL2 movies to view and enjoy. The database entries range from the early days of IL2 movie making to the more recently machinima nominated movies made by MontyDan and Wingmen Productions.
This site is for you and your IL2 movies. Just head on over to the Submit Movie page and complete the form and I will do the rest. It may be likely that I have already added your movie to the database. If that is the case then please use the search to find it and check the information entered. The more accurate the information the more useful the database will be.
To help promote your movies I have added a couple of features. One is your very own Gallery which allows images to showcase your movie footage. The other is the ability to stream your movie from its current streaming website such as YouTube, BlipTV or Gamerzthearte. (If you have placed your movie elsewhere but allows website embedding then please email the details and I will add it to your entry).
I would like to thank all those that helped with the building of the website and the time they have spent in reviewing the information and passing comment on how to improve your surfing experience. A special big thank you to Montydan who has very kindly allowed this site to be hosted on his server. I would also like to say a big thank you to all of the IL2 community, especially the movie makers for producing some fantastic motion pictures in the comfort of their own homes. I hope the genre continues on for many years.
2008 IL2 Flight Sim Movie Competition UPDATE
Well for those that have been taking an interest in this years Flight Sim Movie Competition. You may like to know that the period for submitting your movie has passed and the "community" voting has begun.
If you wish to cast your vote then please see The Voting details page. You may also wish to check out The Movies that have been produced and submitted to the competition. There ahs already been a wealth of comments posted against them that are worth reading.
Monty Dan to release new movie
I've just checked Monty's Dan site and it looks as though he is planning to release a new movie.
"This movie is a million miles away from my recent Fictional Story type movies that are built up from a story board with a script and voice actors, this is more of a Documentry type movie that is a personal tribute to the Battle of Britain and was a permanent work in progress."
There is a trailer along with a streaming version hosted on Vimeo... ...well what are you waiting for.
Faith Hope and Charity wins at OMFF 2008
The title says it all but it has been a great month for Flight Sim Movies. Faith, Hope and Charity from Wingmen Productions has walked away the Best Film award. Visit Flight Sim Movies for more information and links to OMFF.
A word about...
This site provides links to some of the best flight sim movies currentl. The site is managed by one of IL2's "top flight" movie makers Russell (Joe90) Boyd. Flight Sim Movies offers a different approach to IL2MDB in that it offers the best of movies released throughtout each year.
2008 IL2 Flight Sim Movie Competition
Flight Sim Movies and IL2 Movie Database are proud to sponsor the 2008 IL2 Flight Sim Movie Competition. The movie is open to those who are and wish to register on the Ubisoft IL2 Forum. If you wish to participate then please check out the following links:
2008 IL2 Sim Movie Competition Web Site
Ubisoft Forum Competition Announcement