Talk:StoryBoard Quick

Speedy delete discussion

This software and publishing company has been around and supported members of the film industry before some users even owned their own computer (they used the production company's hardware). PowerProduction Software was a pioneer in the field of filmmaking software. There are numerous other software packages that list their software and features. I would be happy to rewrite and/or expand the context of importance that this software has, and still has, on the filmmaking community or can provide other names of software companies that should also be deleted simply because "they make software." --TKRoman (talk) 02:32, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

This software pre-dates the Internet and is a professional tool used by filmmakers (like me) around the world. My professional colleagues and I have found it to be worthy of encyclopedic inclusion due to it's longevity. We have been urging the company to post a page for years. --Tivo223 (talk) 03:55, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

I have been storyboarding for my work as a film director for over 20 years, and have used this software for the last 15 years. It was one of the first computer software tools for use in the visual aspects of filmmaking. In fact, it is what initiated my interest in using digital means to assist with my shot compositions. It was a pioneer and precursor to the tools that began the digital filmmaking revolution, which I have whole hardly embraced. I think it is important to maintain Storyboard Quicks history in the encyclopedia, so one can understand the evolution of digital filmmaking, and how we moved from just typing scripts on a word processor to a complete workflow solution for professional filmmakers. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.50.126.251 (talk) 02:14, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

This article was not speedy deleted, however, statements like, "We have been urging the company to post a page for years" and then seeing the company do just that shows that the article is clearly a blatant advertisement, which violates Wikipedia policy. This has nothing to do with the notability or merits of the product. But, IMHO, this article is clearly an advertisement. It should be re-written by an independent third party and anyone affiliated with the product really should stay away from the article. -- Gmatsuda (talk) 10:59, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

I disagree with the notion of deletion as I've previously stated, this product was and still is a pioneer in the digital film community. I personally think it's high time it's gotten recognition for it on Wikipedia.--Tivo223 (talk) 20:26, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

That's fine. As I said, this isn't about the merits of the product. This is about the article being a blatant advertisement for it and worse, it was written by someone with an obvious conflict of interest, which also violates Wikipedia policy. Makes it even more obvious that it's an advertisement. -- Gmatsuda (talk) 20:56, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

This software is notable because it was really the first software of its type. I used it back in 1995 when the only computer-based option was Photoshop. Every director I've worked with since has used this for storyboarding. I can understand having an issue wrt a conflict of interest, but it doesn't read like an advertisement to me. It is quite neutral and a good starting point. I think it should stay. Zenslug (talk) 21:51, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

The fact that it was written by the company pretty much makes it an advertisement, really. It could be much more neutral (violation of WP:NPOV). Seriously, an independent third-party needs to rewrite it. -- Gmatsuda (talk) 22:37, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

I agree that the article should stay. The subject is clearly noteable in the field of digital filmmaking, it's been around since 1993 and the originator has a clean, unbiased style. When I read this I wasn't sold on anything so I don't see it as an advertisment. I agree with Zenslug, it's a good starting point. Keep it. -- Andurrr (talk)

"It could be much more neutral." I don't see the bias. Please cite examples from the text. Zenslug (talk) 20:24, 30 January 2009 (UTC)