Video Production
DESCRIPTION:
- To use technology to produce audio and video files stored in a digital format for playback. Projects must demonstrate the use of digital video production techniques.
AGE GROUP:
- Participants must be in the 6th-12th grade by the time of Celebrate Life in May. Each District President is responsible for who may/may not participate from their district.
QUALIFICATION:
- There is a limit of one video project per participant. Each participant may or may not choose to have a partner. There is no limit to the number of participants per district.
- All entries must receive at least an “excellent” rating at the district level. Any work that is not judged in the district competition is ineligible for Celebrate Life.
- A typed or neatly written note card/label must accompany/be affixed to each entry stating the participant’s name, address and district.
GENERAL RULES:
- Each project must be submitted on a DVD, and as a YouTube or other internet link.
- All entries must be created using video and computer technology.
- Students may use any software to create their project.
- Each project must consist of at least three different shots, edited into a cohesive scene, meaning that the shots should not be random. They should be related in some way to form a scene. Scenes maybe in any style, for example, dramatic, comedic, documentary, commercial, interview, nature/animals, avant-garde, etc.
- Scenes depicting inappropriate language, sexual innuendo or violence will be disqualified. As a general rule, scenes should be within the boundaries of a PG motion picture rating.
- Scenes containing illegal content are unacceptable and will be disqualified.
- All videos should fall between 1-7 minutes (depending on the category chosen; details below). Under or over the time limit shall be marked on their critique sheet.
- Each project will be judged on: script (organization, effectiveness, content, coverage of topic, labeled), video/audio/lighting (camera steadiness, quality, originality, flow, creativity, audio, lighting), production (technical transitions, animation, graphics, correct length, proper citation, good use of varying sound effects).
- Projects will be viewed on Friday morning. Projects must be dropped off in Larsen between 1:00-3:00P.M. on Thursday. A designated table will be set up in the foyer of Larsen.
- Projects may be picked up in Larsen after 12:00P.M. on Friday.
COPYRIGHT REQUIREMENTS: (Violation of any of the following will result in disqualification.)
- Entries must adhere to all applicable copyright laws.
- No commercially created clip art will be allowed in Digital Graphics.
- Trademarks or copyrighted logos require documented permission.
- You must have the legal right to use all performances included in your submission. This includes music, sound effects and performances by actors. Do not drop your favorite track from “Lord of the Rings” in your scene. Use royalty-free, public domain or original music.
- Fair use guidelines must be followed.
- All graphic files or other content belonging to other sources must be properly documented.
CATEGORIES FOR VIDEO PROJECT: The following are types of video projects that can be submitted. Participants may only enter one category.
- Commercial (1 minute or less)–persuade the intended audience; advertise a non-existing product.
- PSA-Public Service Announcement (1 minute or less)–video is intended to inform the audience.
- News Story (3 minute max.)–new feature.
- Documentary/Instructional (7 minute maximum)–facts based on information; historical events, biographies, tutorials.
- Abstract/Experimental (7 minute maximum)–original works; entertainment feature; non-narrative film; fine arts presentations.
2023 Information:
- Drop off Video entries in the Fine Arts office, located in the Larsen Lounge in Larsen Fine Arts Center between 1:00 and 3:00 on Thursday, May 11th
- You can submit your entry on a flash drive or DVD, or via a QR code linking to YouTube or Vimeo
- Pick up entries after noon on Friday, May 12th in the Larsen Lounge
- All video editing participants are encouraged to take a tour of Olivet’s communication department and television studio on Thursday, May 11th at 3:00