Fire up the editing systems and get ready to rumble! The 20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest is about to commence.
Fire up the editing systems and get ready to rumble! The 20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest is about to commence.
Are you ready to pull some all nighters?
Set your creativity free on your video, and you might just win recognition and a prize.
Our prize closet is filled to the gills with great stuff... read on for the complete details.
And this year, we're also giving you a chance to submit entries in high-definition for the first time.
Grand Prize
Sony Electronics
www.sonystyle.com
- HDR-FX7 HDV camcorder
- LCS-VCB soft carrying case
- VCL-HG0862 wide conversion lens
1st Prize
Varizoom MC100 Package
www.varizoom.com
- VZ-MC100 pan/tilt head
- VZ-Pro-L LANC camera control for Sony or Canon camcorders
- VZ-TFT-7U 16:9 LCD monitor
- VZ-CS1 control station frame
- 50 ft. extension cables for pan/tilt head and LANC controller
2nd Prize
Sony Media Software
www.sonymediasoftware.com
- Vegas+DVD
- Sound Forge
- ACID Pro
- Cinescore
- 5 theme packs
- 25 loop libraries for ACID
- Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series vol. 1-10
3rd Prize
JVC
www.jvc.com
- Everio GZ-HD7 Camcorder
Best Commercial/PSA
(entries must be :30 or :60)
proDAD
www.prodad.com
- VitaScene
- Heroglyph
- Editor's Choice
Best Event/Corporate Video
TriLab Productions
www.digitalhotcakes.com
Build Your Own Digital Hotcakes Library-Pick any 8 volumes from the Digital Hotcakes, Home Movie Essentials, Wedding Essentials or Write-On Title lines
Best Drama/Action Video
Photoflex
www.photoflex.com
Starlite Octodome NXT Location Kit
Best Music Video
Grass Valley
www.professional.grassvalley.com
Edius 4
Young Video
Hitachi
wwww.hitachi.us
DZHS300A Camcorder
Senior Video
Hitachi
wwww.hitachi.us
DZHS300A Camcorder
Best Sports Video
Glidecam
www.glidecam.com
4000 Pro
Best Educational Video
SmartSound
www.smartsound.com
- Sonicfire Pro 4.5 Standard Edition
- 5-pack of custom songs
Best Documentary
Blackmagic Design
www.blackmagic-design.com
Intensity Pro HDMI Capture/Output Card
Best Student- Produced Video
Pinnacle
www.pinnaclesys.com
Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Plus
Best Animation
Pinnacle
www.pinnaclesys.com
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 11
Best Avant-Garde Video
Ritek
www.ritekusa.com
40-pack of RiDATA 8x DVD+R DL with 1GB 60X SD card
Best Comedy
Pinnacle
www.pinnaclesys.com
Pinnacle Studio 11
Best Spiritual Video
Pinnacle
www.pinnaclesys.com
Pinnacle Mobile Media Converter
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Production quality
Shot composition, camera work, lighting and shot variety
- Post-production quality
Editing, pacing, continuity, titles, transitions and flow
- Content
Quality of script, storyline and talent
- Image
Color, lighting, focus, etc.
- Sound
Clarity, quality, consistency of audio levels and lack of noise
Check Out Past Winners!
See samples of all of our past contest winners at www.videomaker.com
