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==FEDORA VIDEO CONTEST==
==Introduction==


Grab your computer, camera or any other digital video camera and capture an awesome intro or/and outro for the Fedora Official videos. !!!
Create an awesome intro/outro template for the [[Videos|Fedora Videos project]]! If you win, your template will be used to brand the videos put up by the [[Videos|Fedora Videos project]]!


Videos can only be submitted by emailing videos@fedoraproject.org with the video. Projects should be between 5 seconds and 30 seconds. No inappropriate material will be considered. Deadline for links to be emailed to us is May 10, 2012. Send the link to your video, your name, FAS user and wiki user link with the subject "Fedora Videos Contest" Be as creative as you want!
To submit your video, upload it to a publicly accessible location and e-mail us at [mailto:videos@fedorapeoject.org videos@fedoraproject.org]. The video should ideally be between five and thirty seconds. Obviously, the content needs to be appropriate for public use.


==How to Enter Constest==
The '''last date''' for submissions is '''May 10, 2012'''. Your e-mail should contain:
* The link to your video
* The license your video is under (read on for more information on licensing)
* Your [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts FAS] (Fedora Account System ID): This is mandatory. Please sign up. It hardly takes a minute.
* Wiki user page link ''Required? I thought only [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts FAS] was needed''


Make a short video and Email us with the link to the video and the below information. Be sure that your video can be embedded on our website and videos if we select your video.
'''NOTE:''' At the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts FAS], you will need to '''sign the [[Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement#FPCA_Text|FPCA]]'''. Again, since your video will be used at Fedora, this is mandatory.(More on this below)


Video must be at least 10 seconds and 30 seconds or less. No in appropriate material will be considered.
In order to help us find your video quickly in our stuffed mail boxes, please use the '''subject "Fedora Videos Contest"''' for your e-mail.
Also, there are no limits to the number of entries per person. So, if you have multiple ideas, send them all in!


Include in your email the the link to your video, your name, FAS user and wiki user link. There are no limit of entries per person. By entering your video in the contest you give Fedora the permission to post the video anywhere.
Since 'freedom' is one of our [[Foundations|foundations]], we'd be happy if you could use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_editing_software#Open_source_software open source tools] in the making of your videos. However, it isn't compulsory.


== Entries must be mailed to: ==
Be as creative as you can!
 
==Fedora videos contest time line==
* '''Fedora-Mail''' : [mailto:videos@fedoraproject.org videos@fedoraproject.org] until 11:59PM (PT) 5/10/2012.
 
==FedoraVideos Contest TimeLine==


Contest Start Time:
Contest Start Time:
Contest End Time(Deadline):
Contest End Time(Deadline):


Note:Please don't send a your Intro/Outro after the End time.Rules same for all everyone.
==Judging and results==
 
==JUDGING==
 
All videos will be judged based on the following criteria: 
*75% - Originality and Creativity
*25% - Production Value (Sound -Can we hear and understand the dialogue?-, Image -Can we see the subject or other images? Are they too blurry? Is it too shaky?-)
*In the event of a tie, the entry with the highest score in "Originality and Creativity" will be selected as the winner.
The winner will be notified by email.
 
==RULES==
 
You must be able to accept shipments from FEDEX or UPS to receive a prize. You may not live within the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. You must be over the age of thirteen.
 
If you do not meet the restrictions above, you will be able to submit a entry but we will be unable to award you any prizes.
 
No substitution or transfer of prize permitted by winner. All federal, state, and local taxes are sole responsibility of winners. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
 
All entries must be original works that have never been previously posted, and must not infringe on any third party rights. By entering the contest, the entrant gives Fedora the right to use, or post the entry without further compensation.
 
All contributors must create a Fedora Account and agree to the terms of the FPCA (in the Fedora Account System): https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts
 
All entries must either be licensed under the Fedora Content Default license (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license with Moral Rights Clause Waiver and GPL Relicensing Permission), or explicitly licensed by the contributor under an acceptable Fedora Content license. Any entries received without an explicitly specified license will be used under the Fedora Content Default License.
 
Details about the Fedora Content Default License can be found here:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement
 
A list of acceptable Fedora Content Licenses can be found here:
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Licensing#Content_Licenses
 
By entering the contest and/or accepting a prize, entrant grants permission to sponsors and their agencies to use winners names and/or likeness for purposes of advertising/trade, without further compensation to entrant unless prohibited by law. Prizes are non-transferable. Winner assumes all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this promotion or use/redemption of any prize.
 
Entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the judges. The winner's names will be made available after 05/15/12.
 
==Specifications==
 
1.Video Quality (minimum suggested): SD
 
2.Intro Sizes (minimum suggested) : 1600x1200
 
3.Outro Sizes : 1600x1200


4.Framerate (minimum suggested) : 24fps
The judging criteria will be along the following numbers:
* 75% - Originality and creativity
* 25% - Production value:
** Is the sound clearly audible?
** Is the image clear, crisp, visible?
** etc.! Use your common sense! ;)


5. Video format : ogg
We'll get in all the entries, crunch them up and notify the winner by e-mail before sending out your prize!


6. Music format : ogv
==Rules and points to note in detail==
* Due to legal restrictions, people residing in the following countries cannot take part in the contest: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria.
* You must be more than thirteen years of age.
* We'll use Fedex or UPS to send you the prize. So, You must be able to accept shipments from these services.
* You must create a Fedora Account and agree to the terms of the [Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement#FPCA_Text|FPCA] (in the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts FAS])
* Please submit original content: The content must not not infringe on any third party rights. (Please read on for licensing information)
* Since the template is to be used by the [[Videos|Fedora Videos project]], by entering the contest, you grant Fedora the right to use, modify, or post the entry without further compensation.
* Your submission must either be licensed under the Fedora Content Default license (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license with Moral Rights Clause Waiver and GPL Relicensing Permission), or explicitly licensed under another acceptable Fedora Content license. Any entries received without an explicitly specified license will be used under the Fedora Content Default License. Details and a FAQ on the Fedora Content Default License can be found here: [[Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement]]
* A list of acceptable Fedora Content Licenses can be found here:[[Licensing#Content_Licenses]]
* By entering the contest and/or accepting a prize, you also grant permission to our sponsors and their agencies to use your names and/or likeness for purposes of advertising/trade, without further compensation unless prohibited by law.
* The prize is non-transferable (We will not send it to your friend!).
* All federal, state, and local taxes are the winner's responsibility. Also, all federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
* You assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this promotion or use/redemption of any prize.
* You agree to be bound by the judges' decision. The winner's names will be made available after 05/15/12.


7. Upload Point : mail to video@fedoraproject.org - middle-quality preview
==Technical specifications==


8. Video Time : between 10 and 30 seconds
# Video quality (minimum suggested): SD
# Intro size (minimum suggested): 1600x1200
# Outro size (minimum suggested): 1600x1200
# Frame rate (minimum suggested): 24fps
# Video format: ogg
# Music format: ogv
# Video length: between 10 and 30 seconds (It's only an intro/outro)


==PRIZE==
==The prize==
A Fedora T-shirt!


=Winner Intro/Outro(After Contest , It will add here)=
=Winner Intro/Outro)=
* To be declared!

Revision as of 10:48, 29 June 2012

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Introduction

Create an awesome intro/outro template for the Fedora Videos project! If you win, your template will be used to brand the videos put up by the Fedora Videos project!

To submit your video, upload it to a publicly accessible location and e-mail us at videos@fedoraproject.org. The video should ideally be between five and thirty seconds. Obviously, the content needs to be appropriate for public use.

The last date for submissions is May 10, 2012. Your e-mail should contain:

  • The link to your video
  • The license your video is under (read on for more information on licensing)
  • Your FAS (Fedora Account System ID): This is mandatory. Please sign up. It hardly takes a minute.
  • Wiki user page link Required? I thought only FAS was needed

NOTE: At the FAS, you will need to sign the FPCA. Again, since your video will be used at Fedora, this is mandatory.(More on this below)

In order to help us find your video quickly in our stuffed mail boxes, please use the subject "Fedora Videos Contest" for your e-mail. Also, there are no limits to the number of entries per person. So, if you have multiple ideas, send them all in!

Since 'freedom' is one of our foundations, we'd be happy if you could use open source tools in the making of your videos. However, it isn't compulsory.

Be as creative as you can!

Fedora videos contest time line

Contest Start Time: Contest End Time(Deadline):

Judging and results

The judging criteria will be along the following numbers:

  • 75% - Originality and creativity
  • 25% - Production value:
    • Is the sound clearly audible?
    • Is the image clear, crisp, visible?
    • etc.! Use your common sense! ;)

We'll get in all the entries, crunch them up and notify the winner by e-mail before sending out your prize!

Rules and points to note in detail

  • Due to legal restrictions, people residing in the following countries cannot take part in the contest: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria.
  • You must be more than thirteen years of age.
  • We'll use Fedex or UPS to send you the prize. So, You must be able to accept shipments from these services.
  • You must create a Fedora Account and agree to the terms of the [Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement#FPCA_Text|FPCA] (in the FAS)
  • Please submit original content: The content must not not infringe on any third party rights. (Please read on for licensing information)
  • Since the template is to be used by the Fedora Videos project, by entering the contest, you grant Fedora the right to use, modify, or post the entry without further compensation.
  • Your submission must either be licensed under the Fedora Content Default license (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license with Moral Rights Clause Waiver and GPL Relicensing Permission), or explicitly licensed under another acceptable Fedora Content license. Any entries received without an explicitly specified license will be used under the Fedora Content Default License. Details and a FAQ on the Fedora Content Default License can be found here: Legal:Fedora_Project_Contributor_Agreement
  • A list of acceptable Fedora Content Licenses can be found here:Licensing#Content_Licenses
  • By entering the contest and/or accepting a prize, you also grant permission to our sponsors and their agencies to use your names and/or likeness for purposes of advertising/trade, without further compensation unless prohibited by law.
  • The prize is non-transferable (We will not send it to your friend!).
  • All federal, state, and local taxes are the winner's responsibility. Also, all federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
  • You assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this promotion or use/redemption of any prize.
  • You agree to be bound by the judges' decision. The winner's names will be made available after 05/15/12.

Technical specifications

  1. Video quality (minimum suggested): SD
  2. Intro size (minimum suggested): 1600x1200
  3. Outro size (minimum suggested): 1600x1200
  4. Frame rate (minimum suggested): 24fps
  5. Video format: ogg
  6. Music format: ogv
  7. Video length: between 10 and 30 seconds (It's only an intro/outro)

The prize

A Fedora T-shirt!

Winner Intro/Outro)

  • To be declared!