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Don Boyer · « **Reply #25 on:** June 14, 2015, 04:26:31 AM »

Quote from: Fud on June 14, 2015, 02:49:17 AM

Hi Guys,

I made a short video showing what the Prism: Night playing cards look like in real life. One of the hardest things in this project was to capture what they really look like in a picture, so this video has done a good job solving that problem. The only issue is that the colors have turned out a bit dull

Either way, head over the the EPC facebook page to check it out! It might tempt you to pick up a sneaky brick of the Day/Night combo next Saturday

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elephant-Playing-Cards/296110697179310?fref=nf

The video does a good job of presenting the cards - but it needs judicious editing! Ideally, it should run between one and two minutes in length, no more. Everything you need to say about the cards can be said in that space of time - you're repeating yourself over and over and over throughout the video, saying the same things about the cards multiple times and it gets boring fast; few people will have the stamina to make it all the way to the end. (I only got halfway through!) Use a script if you must. If you have video editing software, something simple but that can allow for soundtrack replacement, you can use the existing footage, cut shorter with a few quick fade transitions or straight cuts (nothing fancy) and a new dialogue track of you reading from the script.

I also recommend (if you haven't done this already) getting a test print of the Prism Day deck before launch or at the least before hitting the goal. What looks great on the black cards might or might not look great on the white cards - you want to test it and be certain before you offer something that turns out to be disappointing (or pleasantly surprising).

Fud · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2015, 10:53:16 PM »

Thanks for your comments Don. I will redo the video on Saturday (the only day I'll be home during the daylight) and put that up instead of the long one. I also realise I say "shimmering" in the video.... eugh.

But just 3 days until the relaunch, I'm very excited! I've redone the project page, and would like any feedback you have before it goes live. Thanks

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585926215/95589720?token=3ffea07e

Cardfool · « **Reply #27 on:** June 18, 2015, 01:18:48 AM »

Pretty high stretch goal for the Prism: Day...can it be lowered, at least to the 27K mark?

Fud · « **Reply #28 on:** June 18, 2015, 02:58:36 AM »

I'll see if I can make it $30, but remember it's in AUD, so only $23k USD

Don Boyer · « **Reply #29 on:** June 18, 2015, 09:07:41 AM »

Quote from: Fud on June 17, 2015, 10:53:16 PM

Thanks for your comments Don. I will redo the video on Saturday (the only day I'll be home during the daylight) and put that up instead of the long one. I also realise I say "shimmering" in the video.... eugh.

But just 3 days until the relaunch, I'm very excited! I've redone the project page, and would like any feedback you have before it goes live. Thanks

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585926215/95589720?token=3ffea07e

A script might sound like a silly idea, but it gives you MUCH greater control over the outcome. Scripted or not, practice several times and shoot each practice - "film" is cheap these days.

Fud · « **Reply #30 on:** June 20, 2015, 09:01:00 AM »

Prism: Night relaunch is now LIVE on kickstarter! Visit the project now to get your earlybird specials, limited edition Prism: Day decks and all the awesomeness that is Prism: Night playing cards!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585926215/prism-night-playing-cards-relaunch

HankMan · « **Reply #31 on:** June 20, 2015, 09:05:52 AM »

Backer number 6

... i thought I can be the first lol

chas0039 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 20, 2015, 09:09:16 AM »

Why a November delivery?

Don Boyer · « **Reply #33 on:** June 20, 2015, 11:48:41 AM »

Quote from: chas0039 on June 20, 2015, 09:09:16 AM

Why a November delivery?

1) wide margin for error.
2) LPCC has been VERY busy of late...
3) November's not that far away. This project doesn't close for another 34 days, near the end of July. That leaves four months from completion of project to printing and fulfillment.

jphj012 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 20, 2015, 07:34:05 PM »

This is going to be an interesting cool deck. I definitely am excited. Just pledged a full brick. I hope Prism Day gets unlocked.

Fud · « **Reply #35 on:** June 20, 2015, 09:13:30 PM »

Thanks guys!

Yes, the delivery date is conservative. I have been talking with Lawrence from LPCC and they are quite busy, and have a decent lead time for physical proofs and production. If the campaign funds to a reasonable level I will start the physical proofing process early, but November is a safe date. You'll have them by Christmas for gifts!

And over $7k in 12 hours! This is unbelievable! Thanks everyone, and please share the project around so we can get across the line!

Thanks!

Don Boyer · « **Reply #36 on:** June 21, 2015, 02:39:56 AM »

A bit of advice for the next launch: fewer, less confusing tiers! If you're adding a second deck as a stretch goal, DON'T mention it in the rewards until it becomes a reality! Make it an add-on to existing tiers and make a few tiers with the new deck alone. What you have now is a confusing mess.

HolyJJ · « **Reply #37 on:** June 21, 2015, 12:49:16 PM »

I've just got myself in for an early bird half-brick.

I'm always up for supporting projects which either (1) try something totally new and innovative, or (2) try and raise the bar for quality on an existing technology. Everything about this looks really promising, and the colours used are very nice indeed.

I will be looking forward to comparing these with the output from MPC, because they seem really proud of introducing raised gloss on playing cards.

I never backed the project the first time purely because the funding goal was too high... and so I honestly didn't think it was going to fund, even though it was a pretty cool project. This time round though, the funding goal looks a lot more attainable... and so I'm in brother

Fud · « **Reply #38 on:** June 22, 2015, 08:26:25 AM »

Thanks!

191 supporters, $9,365 and 62% funded in the first weekend - I can't believe it's going so hard!

Don't forget to pick up an uncut sheet - these things will be a work of beauty

Fud · « **Reply #39 on:** June 26, 2015, 09:05:27 AM »

Hi Guys,

Victor Jose has kindly done a prototype deck review - check it out on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txXxxR3OIA0

One of the most common questions people have for me is "how does it handle?" Victor is much better at the card handling than I am, so you can see how it performs in his far-more-capable hands. Have a look

Fud · « **Reply #40 on:** July 03, 2015, 10:28:52 PM »

We are FUNDED! Thank you to all the great supporters!

There is still 21 days left to get in on the action. Make sure to check out our awesome posters (just unlocked), and for you backers, there is a secret stretch goal which has just been released

Head over to the project page and check it out!

Thanks
Ben

Fud · « **Reply #41 on:** July 09, 2015, 05:07:28 PM »

Just broke through the $20k stretch goal!

It looks like at this rate we will unlock the Prism: Day deck as well, make sure to head over there now to reserve your copies. The 'Day' reward tiers are fast running out!

Thanks everyone for your support, and look forward to revealing the mystery stretch goal

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585926215/prism-night-playing-cards-relaunch/description

Fud · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2015, 04:41:13 AM »

It's the last 3 days of the incredible Prism: Night campaign! If you haven't already backed it, you should get in now

I am so excited and appreciative of all our supporters who have backed this debut campaign - I can hardly believe that we have 450 backers the first time out! Just incredible

If you are on the fence, have a look at all the awesome stretch goals we've unlocked! Really cool!

Thanks again for everyone who has supported us, and please get behind us in our last few days of pushing

Fud · « **Reply #43 on:** July 24, 2015, 06:02:39 PM »

There is just 15 hours left in the Prism: Night campaign - make sure you go check it out if you haven't backed it yet!

goo.gl/iaucvZ

Fud · « **Reply #44 on:** October 21, 2015, 05:40:07 AM »

Physical proofs have arrived from LPCC!

Check out the latest update for a comparison of MPC's gloss layer with LPCC's (world first) rainbow gloss ink, with lots and lots of photos:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/585926215/prism-night-playing-cards-relaunch/posts/1389262

The Prism is on it's way!!

Fud · « **Reply #45 on:** November 10, 2015, 02:56:21 AM »

Hi Everyone,

The Prism cards are well into production so we're having an Early Christmas Sale! Pick up your Christmas presents for 25% off at the EPC store:

http://www.elephantplayingcards.com.

Just use promo code: 'xmas25' for 25% off everything! That includes decks, uncuts, promo's and posters

Don Boyer · « **Reply #46 on:** November 10, 2015, 05:40:21 AM »

Quote from: Fud on November 10, 2015, 02:56:21 AM

Hi Everyone,

The Prism cards are well into production so we're having an Early Christmas Sale! Pick up your Christmas presents for 25% off at the EPC store:

http://www.elephantplayingcards.com.

Just use promo code: 'xmas25' for 25% off everything! That includes decks, uncuts, promo's and posters

You should post this in the Sales and Promos topic as well. It's a sticky topic in the Pasteboard Bazaar.