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Awards will be given in
recognition of editorial content and video production creativity in original material
created primarily for consumption on non-traditional viewing platforms such as computers,
mobile phones, PDAs and similar devices. Judges will give significant weight to
the entrant’s utilization of advanced media capabilities (i.e. interactivity and
viewer’s choice of images) when determining award-worthy entries.
Examples of potential submissions
may be (but not limited to) vodcasts, podcasts, webcasts, video blogs, web-site
programs, including journalistic reporting, event coverage or event analysis, mobisodes,
video-on-demand content and any other form of material delivered over an IP network,
or platform, like wireless, broadband or VOD.
One award, more than one
award, or no award may be given to the person(s) directly responsible for the content
and execution of the program or segment. Content directors, managing editors, writers,
editors, graphic artists, video editors, directors, photographers, hosts, moderators,
anchors, reporters, assignment editors and qualified others may be eligible if their
contributions are significant to the entry’s award-worthiness. Enter 15 minutes
of complete program or a compilation not to exceed 15 minutes.
Additional rules and procedures
apply (read Standard Clauses and Suncoast Rules and Fees.).
ENTRY FORMAT – ADVANCED
MEDIA: Entries must be submitted on CD-R (CD minus R). Entries are intended
to be screened in their native format (compression rate, frame rate, etc.) as originally
produced so that peer judges can simulate the original viewing experience. Video
content should be submitted in formats compatible with one of the following players: Quick
Time version 6 or better, RealPlayer version 10 or better and/or Windows Media Player
version 9 or better. A one page written description must accompany each entry submission.
CD-Rs must be labeled with
the following information: Printed CD labels (paper labels) are not suggested; instead,
use a permanent marker to legibly PRINT identifying information on the disk. Ink
jet or laser printing that can be applied directly to the CD face (printable media)
are acceptable.
- Name of entry
- Category number and
name
- Running time
- Note whether entry is
Spanish or English
- Use a clear sleeve or
case
- One entry per CD
CATEGORY 46
46. Arts/Entertainment
For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on general
entertainment, variety or performing arts.
CATEGORY 48
48. Business/Consumer/Financial
For excellence in coverage of business, finance or consumer topics
CATEGORY 49
49. Children/Youth/Teens
For excellence in coverage of issues designed to be of specific interest and value
to a target youth audience.
CATEGORY 51
51. Documentary/Historical/Cultural
For excellence in the creation of a formal, structured presentation with dramatic
impact of an event, condition or situation of current, cultural and/or historical
significance; or coverage of subjects that emphasize historical, cultural or ethnic
issues or topics.
CATEGORY 52
52. Informational/Instructional
For excellence in presentation of stories whose prime purpose is to be instructional,
to teach formally, or informally, about a subject, or subjects.
CATEGORY 53
53. Interactivity
For excellence in the creation of an interactive media effort that extends the reach
and content delivery of a program created primarily for consumption on non-traditional
viewing platforms, including, but not limited to, live over-the-air broadcasts or
cablecasts, video sharing, video blogs, discussion boards, online forums, instant
web polls, live-to-tape telephone responses, man-on-the-street kiosk recorders and
other media.
This is NOT an award for
“best website”, but may include the use of a website in a program. The combination
of these content-enhancing extensions must demonstrably engage the viewer synchronously
or in a manner that is integral to the content of the associated program. Submission
must include a video presentation of the original program AND synchronous media
IF the appearance and value of such is not obvious during the program. If the judging
panel can benefit by visiting a website that will be current and relevant during
the judging period, provide an appropriate web address. If the appropriate website
is not available during the judging period, the entry must include a video clip
that represents its significant contribution to the interactive program. The entry
may be accompanied by a written description of no more than 200 words explaining
the enriching media experience of the interactive media effort.
CATEGORY 56
56. Public/Current/Community Affairs
For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on current
issues of societal concerns, social ills, community or general public interest.
CATEGORY 57
57. Sports
For excellence in coverage of sports in general, sports-related topics or subject
matter.
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