cap_ironman | 2021 Cap-Iron Man Remix Information Masterpost

FULL SCHEDULE

Sign-ups for Remix Relay and Remix Exchange Open	December 7
Sign-ups for Remix Relay and Remix Exchange Close	December 21
Relay and Exchange Assignments sent no later than	December 26
Remix Madness opens	January 10
Exchange Deadline	February 7
All Reveals Begin	February 16
Remix Madness Deadline	February 20

WHAT IS A REMIX?

A fanwork remix is a transformation of an existing fanwork. Much like with song remixes and remix tapes, remixing a fanwork is your chance to create a different version of another person’s fanwork. This is your invitation to re-imagine another person's work by putting your own spin to it using different techniques (for example, changing the style, tone or narrative voice…) while maintaining some of its original elements like the general plot.

Remixing a fanwork can mean switching POV or composition, changing the tone or mood of a story, writing a timestamp or drawing a missing scene, or even transplanting a fic or picture into a new universe.

Still not sure what that entails? Be sure to read through our How To Remix post for tips and examples before you sign up!

This event consists of three challenges: Remix Exchange, Remix Relay, and Remix Madness.

Announcements for all Remix Event challenges will be posted on Dreamwidth, LiveJournal, Tumblr, and Twitter. Please keep an eye out on our usual channels for when sign-ups open!

WHAT IS NEW THIS YEAR?

There have been two big changes this year:

Remix Exchange is now open to artists, fanvidders, fic writers and podficcers
Remix Madness is now open to creators of all fanwork types, and fills can be any format, too.

REMIX EXCHANGE

December 7	Remix Exchange sign-ups open
December 21	Remix Exchange sign-ups close
December 26	Assignments sent out at the latest
February 7	Finished Remix Exchange assignments are due
February 16	Reveals begin for all Remix works

The Remix Exchange is a fanwork exchange between artists, fanvidders, fic writers and podficcers, where everyone is assigned to another participant and expected to choose and remix at least one of the available works. Your remixer can remix any of your Stevetony works (aside from one "safe work" per format of your choosing).

You must be 18+ to sign up for this challenge.

LINK TO: Guidelines, AO3 Collection

REMIX RELAY

December 7	Sign-ups for Remix Relay open
December 21	Sign-ups for Remix Relay close
February 16	Reveals begin for all Remix works

Relay Remix is a fast-paced remix chain for artists and writers. For those of you who like the idea of continued remixes and thinking up remix ideas on your feet this is the challenge for you!

You must be 18+ to sign up for this challenge.

LINK TO: Guidelines, AO3 Collection

REMIX MADNESS

January 10	Remix Madness opens
February 20	Remix Madness closes
February 21	Remix Madness reveals begin

Madness is a low-stress, no obligation event open to all creators of all work formats (drabbles, podfic, graphic edits, sketches, fanvids etc.). During Madness, you are welcome to create as many remixes as you want or feel comfortable with!

There are no age restrictions for this challenge.

LINK TO: Guidelines, AO3 Collection

HOW TO REMIX

If this is your first remix challenge, or you'd like a refresher on how a remix challenge works, we encourage you to read through our How to Remix guide! The post provides an overview of what a remix is, ideas on how to approach your remix, and a list of some existing remixes from the Steve/Tony fandom to get a wider understanding of what sort of remixes are possible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What is a Remix?
A remix is a re-imagining of a fanwork that was made by another participant. The idea is to keep the basic core elements and relationships of the original, but change other aspects to recreate it as your own, new, stand-alone piece. Have you ever read a story and thought, "If I'd created this, I would have done it differently?" That is what remixing is all about.

The best-known (and first) remix challenge around is Remix Redux, a multi-fandom remix challenge that has been running for a few years now at remixers_lounge.

Q: I'm having trouble thinking of ways to remix.
If you're stuck on your idea, check out the How to Remix guide for different ways you can approach your remix.

Q: I'm worried about AO3 matching. How will you make sure I get something I can work with?
The AO3 matching system means you're guaranteed to match with someone who has at least one work in one canon universe you are familiar with, but you will have at least three works to choose from in total, due to our eligibility requirements. For example: if you are only familiar with MCU, you are guaranteed at least one MCU work to remix, but you will be able to choose from at least 3 works — the additional two may or may not be tagged as MCU.

Do not fret! Again, you may remix any of your remixee's Steve/Tony eligible works. If you don't want to remix that one MCU story, but that leaves you with only non-MCU stories to choose from, you can remix anything back into MCU! If your remixee only has podfic, you can remix it into art or fic if those are your preferred formats! That's the beauty of the remix challenge.

If you're still having trouble with your remix, please check out our Remix - How To for more tips and advice.

Q: I don't like any of my remixee's works. Can you rematch me?
No. The challenge is to remix someone else's story and make it your own. There are infinite ways to remix, so rise to the challenge and focus on the elements you can work with! If your remixee has works that all hit very common triggers for you, please contact us and we'll try and find a solution.

Q: Can I still join the Remix Relay as an artist even if I'm not placed in the Art/Fic Chain?
Yes! Remix Relay is open to artists and writers and both art and writing is acceptable in all regular Remix chains. The Art/Fic Chain requires an alternating art, fic, art, fic, etc… sequence, but in our regular chains there can be any sequence of remixing fic to fic, art to art, fic to art, or art to fic in the chain. If you are participating in the regular remix chain, you do not have to designate yourself as an artist or writer when signing up, and can choose either medium when it's your turn.

Q: I want to participate in the Remix Exchange or Madness but I don't have an AO3 account.
You can request an AO3 invitation here. If you think you might want to participate and need an account, request an invitation now, as the queue differs in length! If you can't get an AO3 account in time, let us know at cap.im.events@gmail.com and we might be able to get you an invitation.

Q: Do I need an AO3 account to join the Remix Relay?
Yes. While sign-ups are done via email, you are required to provide your AO3 username and will be required to post your remix work on AO3. If you do not have an account, please request an invite here as soon as possible, so you don't miss the opportunity to join the Remix Relay.

Q: What if my Steve/Tony fanwork isn't on AO3?
Please have a masterlist of your Steve/Tony fanworks ready to link in your sign-up.

Q: I defaulted on another event and am not eligible to participate in this year's Remix Exchange. Can I still participate in the Remix Relay and Remix Madness?
Yes, you can still participate in both Madness and Relay.

However, if you have repeatedly defaulted on or dropped out of Remix Relay in the past, we may ask you to consider carefully if you'd be able to participate and adhere to the Relay schedule.

Q: I draw from multiple canons when I create Steve/Tony works. Is it okay to set my remix in an ambiguous universe?
Yes, that's perfectly fine!

However for Remix Exchange sign-ups, only works not set in ambiguous universes or crossover/fusion settings will count towards your sign-up eligibility.

Q: I'm not sure if my art is considered a manip or not. What is considered a manip?
A manip is an existing image not originally drawn by you (a movie screenshot or a comic scan, for example) that has been digitally modified. It is okay to use a photo or other piece of art as a reference or for artistic purposes (say, to create a background), but the main subject of your art must be drawn (or painted, or otherwise created) entirely by you.

Q: Do all Remix participants have to be 18 or older to join?
We require that all Remix Exchange and Remix Relay participants are 18 or older. There is no age requirement to join Remix Madness.

If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact the mods at cap.im.events@gmail.com!