Documentary
is a forum
that provides an in-depth examination of subjects
dealing with cultural, artistic, historic, social,
scientific, economic or other significant subjects
where the content is based on factual people,
places and events. The documentary video may also
profile a famous person or address an issue that
may be considered newsworthy.
Fiction ~ Drama
or Comedy
is a creative
presentation that can be a dramatic or comedic
work that presents an imaginative story that is
not based on fact. This fictional presentation
should display originality where the story can
take a humorous or dramatic approach that shows
the development of the character and concludes
with a lesson learned. The comedy is a humorous
story that usually has a happy ending and a drama
is a situation involving a conflict or suspense.
The fictional story should show the beginning,
middle and end and define the character's needs
and wants.
Local Hero
highlights
local unsung person that students see in their
world, and whose words or deeds have influenced
another person, a group or community. The Local
Hero can be a family member, teacher or a special
person in the community.
Health, Science
& Technology
centers on positive issues related to
the world of science (i.e., biology, physics,
or nature). The topics can explore a positive
aspect of science such as new technologies, the
environment, advancements in health & medicine
and new inventions.
News
provides factual
information on a specific event found in today's
news - national or local. This is a brief presentation
of recent events concerning politics, public policy
on an important event or topic of concern or person
or people. |
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Public
Service Announcement
is a 30-second to two-minute presentation that addresses
topical community and social issues in a commercial
form. The aim of the PSA is to raise the consciousness
of a person or community.
Editing
is the way in which the equipment
is used to select cut points, trim footage and assemble
shots in order to tell a story and create a smooth
and flowing video.
Production Design
incorporates set design
- the creation and arrangement of scenery and props
to set the mood or identify locale of a show. Production
design also includes originality and creativity
when using costumes and makeup.
Sound Design
"Sound" considers the quality execution
of audio recording as well as additional sound effects
to enhance the story.
Special Effects
are utilized to enhance
the overall video production using technical skill
and artistry. We are looking for videos that use
extraordinary technical enhancements.
Videography
This is the use of a camera to tell a story. It
incorporates building and developing scenes, overall
composition, movement, lighting, color, exposure,
brightness, focus, steadiness or movement.
Writing
examines how original scripting
in a fictional or non-fictional story allows the
viewer to better understand the video's theme or
message. |
