Video Editing
- Video editing is the newest event for Celebrate Life. Its purpose is to use technology to produce audio and video files stored in a digital format for playback. Projects must demonstrate the use of digital video editing techniques.
- Ratings will be based on:
- Organization
- Content/Coverage of Topic
- Effectiveness
- Quality
- Originality
- Flow
- Creativity
- Audio
- Technical/Transitions
- Animation/Graphics
- The time limit for all vides is one (1) to seven (7) minutes, depending on category selected:
- Commercial – 1 minute or less – Persuade the intended audience; advertise a non-existing product.
- Public Service Announcement (PSA) – 1 minute or less – Video is intended to inform the audience.
- News Story – 3 minutes maximum – News feature.
- Documentary/Instructional – 7 minutes maximum – Facts based on information; historical events,
biographies, tutorials.
- Abstract/Experimental – 7 minutes maximum – Original works; entertainment feature; non-narrative
film; fine arts presentations.
- Works must be submitted on a CD or DVD and be readable on a Windows-based PC. All others will not be judged.
- All entries must be created using video and computer technology.
- Projects may be created using any software.
- 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 scene. Scenes may be 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 G motion picture rating.
- All entries must have the participant’s name, district’s name and title of the project hand written or on a printed label attached to the project.
- Participants receiving a “first” or “second” rating will be allowed to advance to regionals at Olivet.
- Projects must be sent in with the registration. If additional time is needed, please make arrangements with the Director of this event prior to registration deadline.
- Video Editing Director: Dan Garde
- 604 S. Main St.
- Roanoke, IN 46783
- Registration Form: Download here.
- Location of judging: Crestview Middle School
- Registration and entry fee deadline is March 6, 2012. Entry Fee: $6
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