Colossalcon 2006 Deadline in 2 days!!!

[ngsilver]

The following are the rules for the Colossalcon 2006 AMV contest. Alternate copies of these rules as well as a copy of the entry form can be found in PDF form from http://contests.ngsilver.com/colossal/ .

Please direct all question to ngsilver@ngsilver.com, post here, or PM me.

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Please read all of the rules before entering!

Entry Requirements:

· Each individual may enter up to 2 videos. Each video must be submitted for different categories however.
· Only videos made after May 19th 2004 will be accepted.
· Entries may not contain bumpers, title screens, credits, or any other form of identification.
· Running time for videos may not exceed 6 minutes.
· Videos must contain 50% anime or video game footage.
· All videos must be in the hands of the contest coordinators by May 19th, 2006.
· 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 become 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, or subtitled footage. Subtitles may or may not be allowed depending on their relevance to the video and/or upon their source. If you are unsure if your video will be disqualified based on the above rule e-mail the contest coordinator and we can view the content and make a decision.
· Colossalcon staff reserve the right to disqualify a video for any reason they deem necessary.


Entry formats:

· Entries will be accepted in the following formats:
o AVI
§ HUFFYUV
§ DIVX
§ XVID
§ DV
o MPEG
o MPEG-2
· Videotape and DVD formatted entries will NOT be accepted. WMV, RM, and MOV files will also NOT be accepted. (If you use windows moviemaker you can output in AVI format. The a-m-v.org forms can assist you in doing this)
· All files should include at least 1 second of black space before and after the video.
· Digital video file format specifications (these are what all files will be converted to for the contest screening):
o 720x480 frame size
o 23.97 or 24 fps (progressive)
o 29.97 fps (interlaced)
o 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz 16 bit stereo uncompressed PCM audio
o MPEG-2 bit rate must not exceed 15 Mbps
o 2:3 pulldown upon playback (for progressive footage)
· You may submit your video with compressed audio, however be advised that if you do not include an uncompressed wav file of the audio, your video may be disqualified if there are any problems with converting the audio.


Contest information:

§ All videos screened at the contest will be converted to the specifications listed above. Submitting your video with these specifications will allow you to preview how your video will look during the contest.
§ The contest will be played via MPEG-2 output from a Realmagic Hollywood+ card. You can still find this card on Ebay at a fairly cheap price.
§ The backup display method for the contest will be via S-video output from a GeForce graphics card.
§ The contest running time is forthcomming. If we receive more entries then we have time for, videos will have to be cut from the contest pool until the contest meets the time requirements. A listing of the videos selected for screening will be posted on a-m-v.org and the convention forums within 1 week of the showing. We are sorry if your video does not make it into the contest but this step is necessary.
§ Video selection will be broken down as such:
o Disqualified videos are removed first
o Remaining videos are ordered via category. The videos in each category are counted and then equalized until entries of one type are exhausted. If time is not met, category sizes are increased in increments until time is met.
o Original entries are given priority over trolling entries. In other words, trolling entries will be the first to be cut if the need arises.
§ The following awards will be given:
o Best of Show
o Best Action
o Best Comedy
o Best Drama
o Best Upbeat
o Best Technical
o Most Original Concept
o Staff Pick
§ Videos will be judged by the audience for all awards except Best Technical and Most Original Concept, which will be decided upon by Colossalcon AMV staff. Also, Colossalcon staff will decide upon Staff Pick.
§ Judging ballots will be handed to the audience during the screening and will be deposited in drop boxes at the end of the screening. The ballots will then be tabulated and the winners announced at the award ceremony.
§ You do not need to be present at the convention to win. However, if you want your award and prizes you must have a proxy at the con to pick them up or send SASE to the contest coordinator (you will be contacted in this case).
§ You may submit entries for the following categories:
o Drama
§ Videos in this category seek to evoke emotional responses from the audience by successful combination of music, video, and editing which usually involves dramatic subject matter or dramatic elements from the anime. Videos in this category may contain action sequences, but these scenes should not be the focus of the video.
o Action
§ Videos will focus on action whether that is fighting sequences, motions of characters, or fast paced colorful imagery. The key word to think of here is adrenaline.
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 Upbeat
§ Music videos in the upbeat category are uplifting and have a beat that one can groove to.

Entry Submission:

§ All entries must contain an entry form. Those submitting multiple entries will need to submit an entry form for each video. The entry form may be found at the Colossalcon website http://www.colossalcon.com/ or by emailing the contest coordinator. Entry forms MUST be printed and mailed, as they require a signature. Videos submitted without a signed form will be disqualified.
§ Typed documents containing the same information requested in the entry form will not be accepted. The entry form is also a contract, and a signature is required.
§ FTP submissions are now being accepted. Information reguarding the FTP can be found arround post 3
§ You may scan a copy of your entry form filled out and email it to the contest coordinator.
§ Mail your Entry Form and your entry to:
o ATTN: Matsuri2k6
o Nathan Silverthorn
o 15750 Gulley
o Taylor, mi, 48180
§ 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. Don’t send us your master copy


If you have any questions you can direct them to the contest coordinator at ngsilver@ngsilver.com. Questions may also be posted in the relative thread that the rules were posted in. You may also PM me on Colossalcon forums or a-m-v.org forums.

[ngsilver]

I have an announcement to make!!!!

As of the Iron Editor Competition at Matsuricon, I, the Loveable Nat-chan took the coveted prize of Iron Editor of Ohio from Sir Scribe. This must be a slap to the face, considering I'm from Michigan!!!!

However, right after I won, I was challenged. Yes, that's right, my title has already been challenged!!! And who might this lucky person be who has taken charge to win back the title for all Ohio people everywhere?

Why none other then Sir Scribe himself!!!


That's right Ladies and Gentlemen! After getting his ass handed to him at Matsuricon Sir Scribe is coming back for some more!!!! He has little over 1 month to train himself on Adobe Premier for the next battle. And believe me, it will be a BATTLE TO REMEMBER!!!!


IT'S TIME TO BRING ON THE PAIN!!!!!!

[ngsilver]

Good news for those of you who don't like sending your videos in via snail-mail, Colossalcon has secured an FTP server! So now you may submit your videos via the FTP if you so wish.

The infomation about the FTP follows:

IP: colossalcon.serveftp.com
Port: 169
User: ColossalconAMV (case sentitive)
Password: nSZqyQHO (case sentitive)

This will give you access to upload your video and Entry Form, see file names and browse folders. However, you cannot download from it. You will also not be able to delete, append or anything ese to your files. So make sure you upload it all in one shot or you will have to contact the FTP administrator to fix it.

Please upload your video and entry form in the folder for your category.

As such, you MAY upload a scanned copy of your completed and signed entry form if you submit your video via FTP. The reason it must be scanned is because anyone can make a text file. It protects you and us.

If you have any problems with the FTP server please contact iceman.f1@gmail.com for help.

[ngsilver]

Alright, I am now taking ideas for the theme of this Iron Editor competition. Basically, I need you to throw out ideas for videos you'd like to see us poor editors try to make.

for more info and a place to post them go here --> http://ngsilver.livejournal.com/38299.html

you don't have to have an LJ account to view or reply so feel free.

[Lulant]

Yeah...Im was lookin at the rules and all, and I cant find the spot where it walks about outputing WMV's to AVI's..its makin me mad because I wana be able to submit some work before the convention starts...can anyone help?

[ngsilver]

thats because the rules doesn't include that kind of information. You would need to check the forums in video software help to find infromation to asist you. However, I think I finally found something to asist you WMM people. http://www.people.cornell.edu/pages/cml ... ompare.htm

You can export your video into an AVI format from WMM, and that guide should tell you how.

[ngsilver]

Alright all you lazy procrastinating bums. The deadline is so fast approaching that you only have 1 week to submit your videos. The deadline is May 19th!!! So get your videos in. I can't extend the deadline.

And remember, we allow trolling entries ^^

[ngsilver]

Just another reminder that the entry deadline is in two days. May 19th!!!

For those of you who entered Matsuricon I can allow you to submit one of your entries to Colossalcon. Just PM me or email me at ngsilver@ngsilver.com and tell me what video and I'll consider your Matsuricon video and entry form enough to enter Colossalcon's contest.

FTP info is listed in another post here, as well as on the Colossalcon AMV site given in the rules.

Get those entries in, the longest I can extend the deadline is through the weekend. Thats it!