University Libraries Video Contest | University Libraries

Ask A Librarian

My Library Account

University Libraries Video Contest

Printer-friendly version

The Entry Form and Legal Stuff

Download the Package.zip file containing all documentation and additional resources.

Want to email the Entry Form? Download it to your computer.

Need Equipment?

Cameras, tripods and audio recorders are available at the Sanford Media Center (SMC), 205B Gorgas Library - 2nd floor.

Where to Edit?

The Sanford Media Center has stations with iMovie and Final Cut Pro. If you need help learning the software, please set up a Consultation with the SMC staff.

Call 348-4651 for Reservations

Questions?

Updates will be posted on this page, as well as our Facebook and Twitter.

For anything else, contact Wayne Rau, (wrau@ua.edu)

See last year's winners on our YouTube page.

• 3 Students • 3 Minutes • 1 Movie

GO VOTE!!!

Make a short movie promoting library resources/services and you could WIN.

Movies can be in any style. Narrative, Documentary,
Music video, etc... YOU CHOOSE.

Dates and Times:

-Sept 29-----@ 5:00pm: Deadline to register a team
-Oct 10------@ 5:00pm: Video submission deadline
-Oct 11-12----Judges vote
-Oct 13-16---Online voting
-Oct 18-------@ 7:00pm: Finale, Ferguson Theater

Videos must include at least 2 Libraries and 3 elements:

Bruno Library

•New Laptop Study Area

•Bloomberg Computer

Gorgas Library

•Williams Collection

•Music Collection or Sanford Media Center

Hoole Library

•Rare Books

•Digital Library

McLure Library

•Curriculum Materials Center

•Graphic Novels

Rodgers Library

•Group Study Rooms

•Academic Software

All Libraries

•InterLibrary Loan

•Laptop Checkout

•Public Computers

•Reference Services

•Social Networking

Things to remember:

Teams of 3 currently enrolled students.
Movies cannot be over 3 minutes in length.
Videos must be original work and cannot contain copyrighted material.
Videos submitted on a DVD as a High-Quality data file, along with a completed Submission Form.
The use of UA logos and UA music is restricted to the objects in the Package.zip provided.
Content should be appropriate for the general public.
Respect Library patrons; Ask for permission before filming.

Prizes:

*BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL T-SHIRT*

Prizes or prize packages are for each registered team member, you don't have to share.

1st Place: Full HD camcorder, Motion-Cam tripod, HCSD Card, Carrying Kit bag
2nd Place: Apple iPod Touch 8GB, 4th Gen
3rd Place: Apple Magic Mouse

Judging:

FIRST ROUND: The submissions will be reviewed to make sure they meet ALL criteria. Those that do not will not move on to the second round.

SECOND ROUND: A panel of experienced judges will select the finalists.

THIRD ROUND: All finalist videos will be be available for public vote on the University Libraries website.

Winners will be announced at the October 18 live Grand Finale, 7pm Ferguson Theater.

University Libraries • Box 870266 • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266