Wildflower! Festival
This year marks the 16th anniversary of Richardson's Wildflower Festival. Much has changed since the first festival, yet many original traditions are still alive today.
How has this celebration changed over the last 16 years?
Creating original visual podcasts and animations, how can you digitally celebrate the Wildflower Festival - then and now?
Overview:
The Wildflower Podcast and Animation Competition is designed to capture the imagination and creative talents of students aged 11 - 21, challenging them to use today's technology to capture the spirit and energy of the Wildflower Festival.
What will students create for the competition? Students may choose to enter either a 02:00 minute video podcast or animation to address these questions:
- How do music and cultural festivals such as Wildflower! enhance the community?
- What are some helpful tips and suggestions for Wildflower! Festival attendees to best enjoy the event?
- How can 21 century technology make the Wildflower! Festival event better?
Who may participate? Podcasts and animations created by students ages 11-21 will be entered into one of two divisions: ages 11-15 and ages 16 - 21. Students under 18 need written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
When is the deadline to submit entries? The deadline is Midnight, June 16, 2008. No late entries will be accepted.
Are there prizes? Yes, there are terrific prizes.
One Grand Prize will be awarded to the outstanding entry to the competition. The Grand Prize will be a new Dell InspironTM Multimedia Laptop loaded with the most popular graphics, video and multimedia applications. First prize winners will be awarded in each age category with a new Olympus FE-340 StylusTM camera. Second prize winners will be awarded in each category with a new Apple iPod NanoTM (with video). Third prize winners will be awarded in each age category with a Kodak PlusTM One-time video camera.
What are the requirements for my entry?
All entries must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Each contestant must be between 11-21 years of age.
- Each contestant must submit an entry form.
- Parents must consent if entrant is under the age of 18.
- Entry must meet the following technical specifications.
- Entry must be 2 minutes or less in total running time
- Videos must be submitted/uploaded in either .avi or .mov file formats (for questions on formats see more info)
- Video resolution should be no less than 640 x 480
- Video file size should not exceed 40 MB
- Animations can be submitted in either their run-time version or as a .flv video.
- Any use of copyrighted material will disqualify entry.
- Only one (1) entry per person.
Where do I submit my entry? All entries must be submitted using the official online form provided here.
Finalists will be displayed on the Nortel LearniT and the City of Richardson's Wildflower 2008 websites.
Judging will be based on a 5-point scale using the following criteria:
- Content and clarity: Is the treatment of the subject matter effective? (storytelling, script, etc.)
- Creativity: Do the production elements add to the program? (graphics, SFX, camera talent, design, animation)
- Execution: Were technical levels maintained? (clarity, levels, distortion)
- Summation: Does the treatment answer the question?
This competition is sponsored by Nortel and the City of Richardson's 2008 Wildflower Festival.
For questions or more information please contact: staff@NortelLearniT.org