What if all demos were filmed for the purpose of judging and still those who are present could give a presentation? But judging was only done on the basis of the videos? Just an idea...
Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Matthew Taylor <[email protected]> wrote: > > I'm glad you guys like the NuPIC Challenge format change. I think we'll get > much more impressive hacks out of it. > > > What if all participants filmed their demos rather than just the remote > > peeps? That way the judges can only use the videos for review which will > > put everyone on an equal playing field. > > I really like the energy of hackathon demos when done in front of a live > audience. I think it would be great if people wanted to both upload a video > and present at the on-site event, but I don't want to sacrifice the chance > for live discussion, judging, and interaction that happens at hackathon > demos. > > Also, if we don't do live demos, what is the point of the on-site? It feels > like the demos are the "main event" after a month of work. Maybe others have > opinions? But I'm partial to keeping the on-site demo format, even if it puts > remote hacks at a disadvantage. > > Maybe we could add another prize category for "Best Remote Hack"? > > > --------- > Matt Taylor > OS Community Flag-Bearer > Numenta > >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 12:55 PM, Marcus Lewis <[email protected]> wrote: >> I like giving live talks more than recordings. The energy level of a "Well, >> here's my one shot" in front of a full room. Versus standing in front of a >> camera and trying to repeat the funny joke I made in the previous take :) >> >> The NuPIC Challenge is great, by the way. Science-a-thons take longer than >> 36 hours. >> >>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 9:38 AM cogmission (David Ray) >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hi Matt, >>> >>> Re: NuPIC Challenge (new Hackathon format) >>> >>> I love the idea! It will be so much more beneficial to the community and >>> technology to afford participants more time! That is such a good idea! >>> >>> I have one suggestion toward leveling the playing field for remote and >>> local participant demo exhibition. What if all participants filmed their >>> demos rather than just the remote peeps? That way the judges can only use >>> the videos for review which will put everyone on an equal playing field. >>> The presentation portion of the "event" can just be playing all of the >>> submissions on a "big screen". This would also unify the gallery posting >>> process because all you (or whoever will put these up in the gallery) will >>> have to do is directly post all submissions rather than gather the remote >>> ones and record the onsite ones? >>> >>> ----------- >>> >>> Re: The Video Log format of Community Updates >>> >>> I think that format is useful for clarity when there are lots of details >>> surrounding an "update" - otherwise I don't see the reason for preference >>> between the video log and an email or blog posting. (Not that I don't enjoy >>> seeing your beautiful face in video format :-P) - If its easier for you to >>> do, than go for it - or if you think it will help galvanize community focus >>> on new events - go for it... >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Matthew Taylor <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Hello NuPIC, >>>> >>>> I am experimenting with an "HTM Video Log". If you are interested in >>>> keeping up with what's going on in the HTM / NuPIC world, please >>>> follow and I'll continue posting new videos. >>>> >>>> The first video focuses on the new NuPIC Challenge: >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGCqVGI5V7g >>>> >>>> These are very informal and unpolished. They are meant to convey the >>>> most information as possible with as little effort on my part as >>>> possible. ;) >>>> >>>> So... good idea? Bad idea? Am I just feeding my own narcissistic monster? >>>> >>>> --------- >>>> Matt Taylor >>>> OS Community Flag-Bearer >>>> Numenta >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With kind regards, >>> >>> David Ray >>> Java Solutions Architect >>> >>> Cortical.io >>> Sponsor of: HTM.java >>> >>> [email protected] >>> http://cortical.io >
