Matsuricon 2008 AMV Contest - Submissions Closed

[ngsilver]

http://contests.ngsilver.com/matsuricon/

Rules in easy to read PDF format are available there. Also updates and such will also be posted there.

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Matsuricon 2k8 AMV Contest Rules

Please read through all the rules before entering!

Entry Requirements:

· Each creator is limited to 3 entries.
· Only 1 entry, per category, per creator will be allowed.
· Only videos created after August 22nd 2004 will be accepted as competing entries.
· Videos that have competed at a previous Matsuricon AMV Contest will not be eligible to compete, however videos cut from previous contests will still be accepted as competing entries.
· Creators may choose to submit videos for exposition, aka, non competing. Competing entries will be given priority over exposition entries however.
· Entries may not contain bumpers, title screens, MTV style credits, or any other form of identification. We will be creating our own uniform bumpers and we will not remove them for you.
· The running time for videos may not exceed 6 minutes or be shorter then 25 seconds.
· Videos must contain at least 50% anime or video game footage.
· All videos must be in the hands of the Contest Coordinator by the end of the day August 1st.
· By submitting your video(s) to this contest you authorize us to screen and distribute it under the Matsuricon AMV Contest Title. All physical media (CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R, ect) submitted becomes the property of Matsuricon and will not be returned.
· Entries may be disqualified for the following reasons: Objectionable content in the song or video, bad audio or video quality, subtitled footage, failure to adhere to submission rules, lack of entry form, or any reason Matsuricon AMV Staff deems necessary. If you are unsure if your video would be disqualified due to the above rule e-mail the contest coordinator and we can view the content of your video and make a decision.
· Exceptions to the rules will be made on a video-by-video basis.

Entry Format:

· Entries will be accepted in the following formats:
o AVI
o H.264
o MPEG
o MPEG-2 (preferred)
· Videotape and DVD formatted entries will NOT be accepted. WMV, RM, and MOV files will also NOT be accepted.
· All videos should include at least 1 second of black space before and after the video.
· Digital Video File format specifications:
o Videos will be played on a large projection screen. As such, high quality will be expected. For the best results submitting a video that has at least a 640x480 resolution is required. Submitting videos smaller then this (including using source smaller then this) will degrade the visual quality of the video perhaps leading to a disqualification.
· You may submit your video with compressed audio, however, your video may be disqualified if there are any problems converting the audio. It is recommended that you include an uncompressed wav along with your entry in this case.

Contest Information:

· The contest will be played via DVI or VGA out from a computer or a DVD.
· The contest’s running time is currently to be announced. If we receive more videos then we have time for we will have to cut videos from the contest pool. A listing of videos selected for the screening will be posted on the convention’s and a-m-v.org’s forums. We apologize if your video does not make it into the contest, but this step is necessary.
· Video selection will be broken down like this:
o Disqualified videos are removed first
o Remaining videos are separated by category. The videos in each category are then counted and equalized until entries of one type are exhausted. If time is not met, category sizes are increased in increments until time is met.
· In the event that we do not receive enough competing entries to fulfill the contest’s time frame, non-competing entries will be shown during the contest after all competing entries have been played.
· The following awards will be given:
o Fan Favorite
o Best Action
o Best Drama
o Best Romance
o Best Comedy
o Best Upbeat
· In the case where a lack of entries are present in a category in order to compete, those videos will then be added to a similar category. Ex, Romance added to Drama, Upbeat added to Action.
o 2 or more videos will be required in each category for the category to compete.
· The contest will be judged by attendee ballot.
· Judging Ballots will be handed out to the audience before the competition and will be deposited in drop boxes at the end of the screening. Only complete and legible ballots will be counted.
· You do not need to be present to win. However if you want your award and/or prizes you must either be present, have a proxy at the con to pick it up, or send SASE to the contest coordinator (you will be contacted in this case).
o If you will have a proxy at the con to accept your award(s) send an email to the contest coordinator with the name of your proxy.
· You may submit entries to the following categories:
o Drama:
§ Videos in this category seek to evoke emotional responses from viewers by the successful combination of music, video, and editing which usually involves dramatic subject matter or dramatic elements from the anime.
o Upbeat
§ Music Videos in the upbeat category are uplifting and have a beat that one can groove to.

o Comedy
§ Whether parody or just wacky content, videos in this category can be pretty successful as long as someone thinks it’s funny.
o Romance
§ Videos here are much like drama, except they focus on the relationships between two people. The aww factor plays heavily in this category.
o Action
§ Videos will focus on action whether that is fighting sequences, motions of characters, or fast paced colorful imagery. The key word here is adrenaline.

Entry Submissions:

· We will be employing a new AMV Contest Database system for keeping track of entries this year. The system will be used to fill out entry forms, request priority seating at the contest, request ftp information, view status of entries, and much more.
· All entries must contain an entry form. Those submitting multiple entries will need to submit a form for each video. The entry form will be announced when it is ready.
o Entry forms will be filled out at the website given. Directions for filling out the form will be available when the form is released.

· FTP will be available upon request only. Requests will be made via the entry form. After you have entered in a video you may request an FTP account by going to the Video Status area and clicking on the request link. Make sure you click on the proper link for the contest you are wanting and FTP account for.

· Entries may also be Mailed. Send your video and printed entry form to:
o ATTN: Matsuricon 2k8
o Nathan Silverthorn
o 15750 Gulley
o Taylor, Mi, 48180
· Please make sure to include a printed copy of your entry form with your snail-mailed entry.
· The following media types will be accepted: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-DL, DVD+DL
o Remember that all media submitted will not be returned. Do not send us your master copy.
· Label the disk with your name and the video title(s) on the disk
· You may put multiple videos on a single disk.
· If your file is larger then the space available on a disk you may split the file using a program like WinRAR. Simply label the disks as 1,2,3,ect


Any and all questions regarding the contest may be directed to the contest coordinator at matsuricon@ngsilver.com.

[ngsilver]

The entry database is up and ready to take on users.

You can access the database here: http://contests.ngsilver.com/login.htm

You will need to create an account before you can log in. Once you have logged in there is a help section to assist you with questions you may have on some of the basic functions.

Before you can enter a new video you will need to alter your creator information.

If you have any question feel free to send them my way.

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Also note that there is little more then 1 month left to get your entries in! Videos are due August 1st!

[ngsilver]

Just a friendly reminder that you have until Midnight (the end of the day) August 1st, Eastern Time, to get your videos in.

Midnight is the absolute deadline for entries to be submitted via the database.

There will be a leeway of a few days (the rest of the weekend) for entries being submitted via FTP. You still need to have your entry form filled out, submitted, and have requested FTP access by the end of the day August 1st.

Absolute deadline for entries sent in via snail-mail is AUGUST 1st. This is NOT a postmark deadline. The disks need to be in my hand that day or no go.

[ngsilver]

Final day to get your videos in, submit your entry form, and request FTP access. You will have until the end of this weekend to submit your video once you get your FTP information. This is last reminder.

Good luck.