FAQ BULLETFILM

ABOUT BULLETFILM
   1. What is bulletfilm.com

       Bulletfilm.com is a new website that promotes work of independent filmmakers/artists around the
       world. We use video streaming to transmit video files.You can creat an account and your profile
       and upload as many short films, music videos, trailers, showreels, art installations, experimental
       videos and any kind of visual art as you want.

   2. What is the idea behind bulletfilm?

      Bulletfilm.com has been created for filmmakers and artists who make great films and other visual
      art works but have no way of getting into traditional  distribution but still would like other's to see
      their work. Bulletfilm.com is created for both  filmmakers/artists and audience who is looking for
      alternative to mainstream  art work and mainstream cinema.

      Bulletfilm.com  participates in introducing filmmakers/artists to each other who could cooperate in
      the future projects together.

   3. What does joining bulletfilm.com give you?

  • We promote and support filmmakers/artists from around the world.
  • Our website is completely free of charge and any filmmaker/artist can submit as many short films, music videos, trailers, showreels, art installations, experimental videos and any kind of visual art as s/he wishes to
  • You can create your profile for better promotion of your work and communication with the industry professionals
  • Bulletfilm.com creates film distribution opportunities
  • Bulletfilm.com has a great list of International Film Festivals
  • We co-operate with many film festivals
  • Bulletfilm.com informs about the most important film and art news

    4. After uploading, is the film still mine or does it belong to bulletfilm.com?

        The film belongs to the user, however bulletfilm.com ensures itself the rights to use it within the
        service and to promote it using different kinds of media.

SIGNING UP

  1. How do I join?
    To join you need to read carefully terms and conditions and fill out the registration form that follows terms and conditions.
  2. Do I get email and password confirmation?
    Once you join you will have your own account and unique password (we recommend not to show to anyone) but you don't get any confirmation email.
  3. What do I do if there is any problem with my password or user name?
    Try to reset your password first. However if there is still a problem we recommend you contact us on and we will deal with it as soon as we can.
  4. Do I have to create an account?
    You don’t have to create an account to have a look at bulletfilm.com and watch films. However if you want to upload your short films, music videos, trailers, show reels, art installations, experimental videos and any kind of visual art you will need account. 
  5. Do I have to be a member to use bulletfilm?
    If you want to be able to use all of bulletfilm.com many facilities you will have to be a member. If you just want to watch films you don’t have to join bulletfilm.com.
  6. Do I have to be a filmmaker to use bulletfilm?
    You don’t have to be a filmmaker to join the bulletfilm community.

BASIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR USERS:


1. Conditions for storing the films

You can store on your account as many films as you wish. One film can last up to 20 minutes. For technical reasons a single file in production format (before conversion) cannot be larger than 110 MB.


2. Conditions for converting the films

Correct conversion of an AVI, MOV, MPG and MPEG format of the source file is guaranteed provided that codecs supported by FFMPEG program are used in these formats.
The website also supports other source formats (e.g. FLV, 3GP) but it does not guarantee completely correct conversion of these formats to production format.
The specification of supported formats/codecs may be amended without notice if another version of the conversion software is installed.
Our window player is of size 450x338 pixels so if you convert your file, try fitting it to that size, either enlarge it or diminish.


3. Access to the website

Access to the website will be possible for PC / MAC computers with the possibility of searching the Internet with the use of one of the following browsers:
----- Internet Explorer 6.x, 7.x
----- Mozilla Firefox 1.5, 2.x
----- Opera 8.x, 9.x
It is required to install Flash Player Ver. >= 7 into your browser.
Pay attention that the minimum required Internet connection speed for viewing the films is equal to 56kbps. The recommended connection speed for comfortable viewing of films is equal to 512kbps.

Let's summarize:

1. Best source file format: AVI, MOV, MPG or MPEG
2. Best source window size: 450x338 pixels
3. File size: up to 110 MB
4. Bit rate: within 400 and 800 kbps