Visi ns 13 Digital Submission Form Awards Ceremony May 3, 2013

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1 Visi ns 13 Digital Submission Form Awards Ceremony May 3, 2013 The School of Communications Visions Festival celebrates outstanding film+video, photography, broadcast, and new media student work from the academic year (spring spring 2013). Students and work from all skill levels will receive recognition. photography broadcast new media fiction short* single image video production animation fiction long (>15min.)* photo essay audio production digital still manipulation documentary short* documentary long (>15min.)* environmental documentary short screenplay feature screenplay documentary screenplay photo journalism & documentary series photography portfolio experimental & installation (judged with photo categories, but may include experimental video, installation, animation, etc) commercial & graphic psa motion graphics reel website video mash-up web series (submit 2 episodes) thesis project *There are both undergraduate and graduate awards. Submission Guidelines Upload all files and forms to: dropbox.com See dropbox.com/help for more information about Dropbox See the Deliverables section for further details on included files. Step1: For each submission, compress all deliverables into a.zip folder Mac: (ctrl click > compress), Windows: (right click > send-to > compressed (zipped) folder rename.zip to: submission-category_last-name_project-title.zip Step2: For each.zip folder, create a shared folder ( ) Name the folder: submission-category_last-name_project-title Step3: In the Invite Collaborators dialogue box type: soc.visions@gmail.com In the Send Personal Message dialogue box, include your project s name, your full name, the award category, and any other relevant information. Incomplete applications or materials will not be considered for judging. Students must list all applicable information as well as any and all collaborators as requested on the application. Music and other copyrighted material, for which you are not claiming fair use, must be cleared for non-exclusive home video, educational, online, broadcast and theatrical distribution. Students submitting documentaries may use the Documentary Filmmakers Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use as a guide located at centerforsocialmedia.org Students may submit more than one project to Visions, however each project can only be submitted to a single category. 13

2 deliverables Fiction, Documentary, & Environmental Productions 5 items *** Graduate Thesis Projects must be entered into the Thesis Category unless you have been granted a waiver into another category by Professor Brannon*** 1.) Full Resolution Quicktime Used for Judging Note: We are using Vimeo s compression standards for full-res submissions. See for further information and software program specific compression tutorials. File Name category_fullres_your-last-name_project-title Video Codec H.264 Framerate , 24, 25, 29.97, or 30fps BitRate Limit Data Rate to 2mbps (2,000kbps) for SD Video Resolution 640x480 for SD video Pixel Aspect Ratio Square Pixel Audio Codec AAC (Advanced Audio Codec) Bit Rate 320kbps SampleRate 44.1 khz 2.) Trailer or Clip (30sec. 1min.) Encode using the same framterate as your footage and edit timeline. 1280x720 for HD video Used for Exhibition of winning entries at the Visions Festival Awards Ceremony File Name category_trailer_your-last-name_project-title Video Codec MPEG2-DVD Framerate (3:2 pulldown) or (Non Drop Frame) Limit to 5mbps (5,000kbps) for HD video Use for 24p video and for 30p video BitRate VBR 2-Pass (Multipass) Max Bitrate: 6.0mbps Avg. Bitrate: 5.0mbps Min. Bitrate: 3.0mbps Resolution Automatic (720x480) Pixel Aspect Ratio Based on Source Audio Codec AC3 Dolby Digital BitRate 192kbps 3.) Web Exhibition (Either Trailer/Clips or Full Videos accepted) Used for Exhibition of Nominees and Winners on American University s Visions webpage File Name category_web_your-last-name_project-title Video Codec H.264 Framerate 15fps BitRate VBR 2-Pass (Multipass) Resolution 400x300 for 4:3 video Pixel Aspect Ratio Square Pixels Audio Codec AAC BitRate 128kbps SampleRate 44.1 khz Limit DataRate to 700kbps (0.7mbps) for both Max and Target BitRates 533x300 for 16:9 video

3 deliverables Fiction, Documentary, & Environmental Productions (continued) 5 items 4.) Application Form Save completed application forms as.pdf files (File > Save As). Use Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out the application. Download Adobe Reader at 5.) Craft Award(s) Clip (30sec. 1min.) If you would like to enter your submission for one or more of the Craft Awards, choose from the list at the bottom of the last page. Craft Awards categories include: Cinematography, Editing, and Sound Recording & Design. For each selected Craft Award, provide an additional 30sec. 1min. clip that reflects your film s technical excellence. Use the above Trailer or Clip compression settings for this file. File Name craft-awards_the craft award your clip references_your-last-name_project-title Screenplays 3 items 1.) Full Script File Name category_fullscript_your-last-name_project-title File Type PDF 2.) One Page Pullout Used for Exhibition of winning entries at the Visions Festival Awards Select a scene or moment that showcases the essence of your story. Limit selections to one page. File Name category_pullout_your-last-name_project-title Format PDF Note Exhibition readings will focus on the script s dialogue or narration unless students note otherwise. 3.) Application Form Save completed application forms as.pdf files (File > Save As). Use Adobe Acrobat or Reader to fill out the application. Download Adobe Reader at

4 Contact & Award Receiver: Phone: Cell: Local Address: City: Permanent Address: City: School: Class Year: State: State: Program: Undergraduate Zip: Zip: Graduate Submission Category: Short Biography Terms and Conditions: I hereby authorize and consent for American University ( University ) to the taking of photographs, motion pictures and/or audio tape recordings of myself (herein Materials ) and screen the materials I have submitted for Visions I hereby consent to and authorize the University to use and/or publish said Materials for the following purposes: 1. Teaching and information applications; 2. Professional journals and papers; 3. Institutional publicity and pu blic relations, including without limitation the publication of my image on the University s website; 4. Archival purposes; and 5. Any other purpose which the University deems fit in the interest of education, knowledge, research, marketing, advertising, or public relations. I agree that all right, title and interest in and to all such photographs, motion pictures and audiotapes and any reproductions or derivative work thereof shall be the exclusive property of American University. I understand that the University may keep or may use the Materials and derivative works now and in the future. I agree that the University does not owe me any compensation for the acts that I have consented to in this agreement. I hereby release American University, its officers, directors, agents and employees from all liability or legal responsibility that may arise from the acts that I have authorized or consented to herein. 13

5 Project Title: Producer(s): Director(s): Screenwriter(s): Cinematographer(s): Editor(s): Sound Designer(s): Additional Credits(Actors, models, make-up, etc.): Project Description How does your work illustrate the Visions theme? The theme of Visions is MAKING MEDIA MATTER. Describe how your media matters to your audience or the public at large. How does your concept, design, and story illuminate, express, inform, or connect. Most importantly, why does this project matter to you? Craft Awards Select the Craft Award(s) for which you wish your project to be eligible. Cinematography Editing Sound Recording & Design None