Anyway, here are the rules for this year's contest:
Anime Music Videos Contest Rules:
1. Videos must be either .avi, .mpg or .wmv files. Please include any codecs used with your submission, to ensure that we shall be able to open the file.
2. Videos may contain clips from both anime and games, as Animaritime is an anime and gaming convention.
3. Videos and codecs may be sent in on either a CD or a DVD. Due to limitations on the school’s computers, DVDs would be preferred to ensure that we can display them using the computer/projector.
4. Video entries must be mailed to the contest director at: this address:
Vicki Martin
Mt Allison University
152 Main St, Unit 1943
Sackville, NB, Canada
E4L 1B3
Videos may be collected at the convention by the entrants. Otherwise, they will not be returned.
5. All entries must have been received no later than Monday, February 20, 2006. The club does not take responsibility for any videos that arrive late.
6. Entries must include the following information: name of entrant, email, title(s) of anime/game(s) used, spoiler warnings, song name and artist, studio (if applicable) and the title of the video. Note: please do not put any personal information in the video itself, to ensure that the judging can take place in an unbiased environment.
7. Each entrant can have a maximum of two videos submitted in the contest.
8. Winners will be announced at the convention during the convention, exact date/time TBA.
9. Entries will be judged in the following categories: song choice, use of clips, quality, unity and originality. Extra marks may be awarded for use of effects and lip syncing, if used effectively. A panel of club members will be in charge of the judging.
10. The prize for first place shall can be either picked up by the video creator at the convention or will be mailed to them at the club’s expense.
11. If you have any questions about the contest, please email the Contest Director at:
amv@animaritime.mtaanime.org
Good luck to everyone who participates ^_^