David Byrd

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Coverage Standards

One of the things that evolved from our conversation this past weekend was the need to have sample screenplays in each category that would rank as the average for the industry (an overall 5) and sampl...

In forum OBS Lounge

5 years ago
RE: Meeting Notes, Coverage Forms, Events, Sundance & Tasks, Masterclasses & Golden Nuggets

@loribethcrawford Let's stop for a second and figure out a way to get you less frustrated and make sure OBS membership works for you. The technical aspects of the site aren't meant to be a burden or ...

In forum Fruitvale Station

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

Because of the tech difficulties, I'll leave the current episodes up until the coming weekend to give more people a chance to view them. Thanks for your patience and for the clear communication of the...

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

@brownhilcomcast-net On the OBS-U Educational Tools section of the website under "Loaned Content." Unfortunately, there are only a few more episodes left.

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

Parts 24 and 26 of the SR TV screenwriting course have been reuploaded and appear to be in working order.

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

Test SR part 26, please. It's been replaced. I've played 24 and 25 all the way through without an issue. I'll delete them and reinstall them overnight just to be sure. Thank you, everyone.

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

Aaron Sorkin Masterclass for episodes 8 and 9 have been uploaded and appear to be working properly. Can those of you that are having trouble with the Shonda Rhimes episodes indicate which one(s)? I ...

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
The Banker

On June 13th we will do a virtual watch party screening of the movie THE BANKER. Please use this space to begin discussing the screenplay. Specifically, start talking about what works or doesn't wor...

In forum Let's Talk Movies

5 years ago
RE: Creating New Projects

I'm not able to recreate the problem you two are having posting projects as moderators. I've escalated it up to tech support. Ultimately, I may either have to grant everyone access to projects or cr...

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

I'll check out the video codecs and see if I can replicate the error. I may need to delete and upload again or compress the file. Will let you know.

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: Masterclasses Pausing

@mtaylor_123yahoo-com The file for part 9 of the Sorkin class was damaged. I'm waiting for Masterclass to forward a replacement.

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
RE: The Best Screenplay You've Ever Read

@ronrocearthlink-net I'm thinking of setting up evenings where we do just that watch a movie or part of a movie/tv show with script and breakdown why it works and how we can get better. I'm noticing ...

In forum Fellowships, Contests and Festivals

5 years ago
RE: Revisiting Black Characters in Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dawn

It's important to note that the character of Ben in Night of The Living Dead was originally written and intended to be cast for a white actor. George C. Romero often gets credit for the creation of a...

In forum Get Out

5 years ago
RE: Revisiting Black Characters in Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dawn

@scmpbllsbcglobal-net I don't think you can bump post in our forums since everyone can set their own sort, subscription, and notification preferences.

In forum Get Out

5 years ago
The Best Screenplay You've Ever Read

There's a method to my madness so indulge me. Please list three or four of the best screenplays you've ever read. Feel free to add a note or two as to why you thought the screenplay was great.

In forum Fellowships, Contests and Festivals

5 years ago
RE: Newbie

@poullard78 complete the request for coverage form and then send it to me. I'll circulate to the active members of those groups with some additional instructions. If the groups have moderators, I'll c...

In forum Member Introductions

5 years ago
RE: Newbie

@poullard78 complete the request for coverage form and then send it to me. I'll circulate to the active members of those groups with some additional instructions. If the groups have moderators, I'll c...

In forum Member Introductions

5 years ago
RE: Newbie

@poullard78 which group do you belong to? Each group has it's own rules regarding when and how you submit coverage. If you let me know the group, I can connect you with the moderator. Of course, typi...

In forum Member Introductions

5 years ago
RE: Newbie

@poullard78 you shouldn't be posting requests for feedback/coverage/notes. For now, you should be sending them to the group's moderator who will distribute to the members of your group.

In forum Member Introductions

5 years ago
RE: Newbie

@poullard78 you shouldn't be posting requests for feedback/coverage/notes. For now, you should be sending them to the group's moderator who will distribute to the members of your group.

In forum Member Introductions

5 years ago
Agents and Representation from People of Color in Hollywood

I'm sharing two links that you should check out at your first opportunity. Who knows; some of the information might show up on a quiz. Let me know what you got out of the article and if you find...

In forum Industry and Market Trends

5 years ago
RE: ISO Accountability Partner

The Writers Groups and the project management tools are set up to be your built-in accountability partner. Each group moderator that's been trained has been shown how to use those tools to help keep ...

In forum OBS Lounge

5 years ago
RE: Project Goals and Tasks

@christopherharmon you should also give all the active members of your group time to respond to your request and not submit a new request on the same topic in advance of a meeting where you can hear f...

In forum Get Out

5 years ago
Too Many Redirects Login Loop

Have you ever tried to log into the website, enter all your information and be taken back to the login page over and over again? Have you had the experience of going to the website home page, entering...

In forum Site Navigation and Technical Issues

5 years ago
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