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What constitutes a "short"
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DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorDanae Cassandra
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I have been working on updating the profiles in my collection with regards to alternate disc IDs.  However, I have a simple question.  In regards to this line in the rules:

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Alternate versions are not used for contributing profiles for shorts or episode-level profiles for TV series.


Has it been decided anywhere what the Invelos definition of "shorts" is?  Are we using the Academy definition of "short" (under 40 minutes) or something else?
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This is something that has been discussed multiple times before.... and there was never a consensus. This is something that Ken needs to make an official decision about.
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Under 40 minutes, but I'm sure the usual soul suckers here will debate for the next 100 pages.
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorDanae Cassandra
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The other question regarding alternate ID profiles is what to do when you have a disc that has both short films and feature length films on the same disc.  Stuff like Laurel & Hardy: The Essential Collection, for example.
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Quoting Danae Cassandra:
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The other question regarding alternate ID profiles is what to do when you have a disc that has both short films and feature length films on the same disc.  Stuff like Laurel & Hardy: The Essential Collection, for example.


Perhaps add variants for the feature length films and keep the shorts on the main disc profile.
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Quoting Danae Cassandra:
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Has it been decided anywhere what the Invelos definition of "shorts" is?  Are we using the Academy definition of "short" (under 40 minutes) or something else?

While it hasn't been decided, it's what I use.  Your mileage may vary.
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