RULES
Please familiarize
yourselves with the rules before making your submission.
1. Only one
submission per vidder into the competition. On
occasions we may hold Special contests details of which will be given in
updates.
2.. Only
submit your own work . - DO NOT use clips from other vids. If the
submission is found to contain stolen clips it will be disqualified
and you will not be permitted to take part in future rounds.
3.
Vids entered in previous rounds are not eligible for
re-submission, unless it has been drastically remastered
(more than approximately 30%)
4. All vids must be
downloadable and URL must remain active throughout the judging
process.. So no streaming only sites such as YouTube & PutFile. If you are using a File download site anything
but RapidShare please - if the download period expires before
the judging is complete will contact you by email.
5. If you have a
website you must display a code (uploaded to your own server!) and link back to http://www.buffyandangelart.co.uk/ava/updates.htm .
Codes are here.
We will check and if no code is up when the round closes for
judging your nomination will be removed. Codes are located
on the updates page, as we are now multifandom if your favourite
isn't shown I will make one on request. Please leave a tag.
6.. Judges
will select categories after the first phase of judging is
finished. For more information on how we judge please see the
FAQ below. All vids that make it through to the second phase of
judging are automatically entered into Best Editing & Best
Video. Judges Choice is made from all nominations in the
round.
7. Graphic
nudity/violence/profanity is acceptable but a warning
should be made in the description (use the rating system such as
PG etc) so we can decide whether to
skip breakfast before watching your vid. Please note that
torture-porn movies such as SAW and Hostel etc. are not going to
be a big hit with Andrea.
8. At the
end of your vid description please add the following to
indicate you have read the rules "
I try to be my best
"
This will change and move about each round. I know this
sounds silly, but that way we are aware you have read the
rules. Any submission not including this phrase will not be
counted. If you are submitting an AU (alternate universe)
then please make sure you include this in the description. The
AU's may not be obvious if we are unfamiliar with the fandom/movie.
9. Judges decision is
final. Every effort will be made to judge the
submissions as objectively as possible taking into consideration
technical skill in editing & careful use of any effects, music/
clip choices, concept and
overall impact . Our own personal preferences will be reflected in the
Judges Choice awards. Please upload your awards to your
own server - we take a very dim view of Hotlinking.
That's all folks, so
grab a code and go ahead and submit.
F A Q
What
fandoms can I submit? - As of 16.05.09
The Art of Vidding Awards is now Multifandom. We will accept fan
vids from TV Shows, Movies, Music Videos, Animation- if you are
in any doubt whether we would accept your entry just tag or use
the contact. Please bear in mind that the judges are not
familiar with every single TV show or have seen every movie ever made
- if your vid requires in depth fandom knowledge to fully
appreciate nuances in narrative or clip context then you may
wish to give a concise but brief description. Well planned
and skillfully edited vids will be able to stand on their own
merits. If you are curious as to which shows or movie
genres the judges are familiar with check the Judge's page
here.
How do you Judge the
vids?
-
We do this in two phases, in a
similar fashion to other awards sites. Once nominations are
received we view all and assess them on an individual basis rather
than in competition with other nominations. To make it
through to the second phase the vid must
- reflect basic editing
skills such as where edits are made and the reason (an
over-use of 'on beat' cutting can detract from the vid and
rapid cuts may cause the judges to have seizures!), careful use of
internal and external motion. Contain no stray frames,
correct aspect ratio and where used properly edited
audio (no source music clashing ).
- contain relevant clip
choices, no 'fillers' and excessive slow motion. Clever &
insightful lyrical interpretation, not always the most
literal.
- show awareness to the pace
and structure of the music, whether it suits the subject &
mood of the vid/fandom.
- Use of special effects
& transitions that
enhance rather than obscure or distract.
- No excessive talky face
scenes. Facial movements that tie into a sound in the music
or good lip synching for comedic/dramatic effect are fine.
- Contain a clear narrative
or theme/mood to the vid. Not just a random string of clips
of your favourite character looking hot/cold or naked.
(unless it's Dean or Xander
or Lindsey.... - Shona)
Once into the second phase we
group them into the Categories as listed
here. It is
possible that not all categories will be awarded in a round,
it really depends on the submissions we receive. However
there should always be Editing, Music Use and Best Video
awards.
Winners and Runner Ups will be
chosen from each category and then we make the awards &
write any reviews.
Do you offer
reviews? - After Round 12 we will
no longer be giving reviews due to time restrictions.
How long do the
rounds last? - There is no longer a limit
to the number of entries in each round but a closing date
will be posted when a round opens so that everyone is aware by
when submissions must be made. We
expect to be able to post awards at the end of an ten week
period. On occasions we may hold
submissions to allow catch up.
Can you hold a
spot for me? - Sorry, purely first
come, first entered basis. We have restricted the
number of entries to just one per person t to
allow hopefully a wide a range of vidders as possible to take part. And there
is always next round.
Award of Merit - Intense competition in
certain rounds may mean that there are deserving submissions
that do not win in their selected categories. In this
event the judges may decide to give discretionary 'Awards
of Merit' to acknowledge the quality of that fan vid.
Can I
help out or be a judge? - If you are
interested in joining the team in the Art of Vidding
Awards contest please contact Andrea
by
email giving us brief background details.
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