Motion Picture (Video) Contest
The purpose of this motion picture competition is to involve students and educators in the active study of the ecosystem. The motion picture images and audio is expected to inspire other people to think about ecology and the present condition of their region. Students are encouraged to use their presentation video to promote “green thinking,” “sustainability,” and "attention to ecology", in addition to demonstrating how improvement can be realized when people make the effort to seek and or implement practical solutions to environmental problems.

GLEFF Competition Rules and Disclosures (GLEFF 2010 Version)
(1) Participants must be enrolled in a middle, high school, college or university.
(2) Environmental Film Festival Application should be submitted by December 1, 2009 to Dr. Stephanie Baiyasi, 27 Burrell Ct., Midland, MI, 48640. Application can be downloaded here.
(3) Completed CD/DVD and or photographic entry must be submitted and delivered to 27 Burrell Ct., Midland, MI, 48640 by January 15, 2010.
(4) Video and or photographic submission will be reviewed by Film Festival Judges who will select division winners.
 (5) Topic of video and or photographic submission must incorporate “individual responsibility” for managing the Earth’s environment. Emphasis should be to promote “green thinking” and on “sustainability”. Focus should be on people and living organisms. Subject should consider what each person does or does not do or can do to optimize water, air, soil and conserving the earth for living organisms.
(6) Video Contest Rules

1. Video producers have the freedom to present their message using whatever format they choose. Creativity is encouraged however offensive language, inappropriate images and unsubstantiated ascertations will be considered by judges as reason for disqualification.
2. Each CD/DVD video should include a title, introduce the message and provide suggestions for action and a conclusive ending.
3. Each video is expected to be a presentation or statement of fact(s) based on reliable source of information and not simply an opinion. Stating sources for information is expected in closing credits.
4. Primary concern or problem expressed in video should be pertinent to the care of earth and living organisms.
5. Proposed solution to a problem should reflect Scientific Principles and Practices.
6. Video should strive to promote a positive outcome and practical recommendations.
7. Each video producer must provide a separate 250 words or less written summary about their video.
8. Copyrighted music and or images should not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Proof of permission to use copy righted material is required before the video can be considered for judging.
9. Judging will use a scoring rubric. Please use rubric for a guide to develop your project.
10. Submissions can be entered in one of the following four divisions:
1. Video Public Service Announcement “PSA” (up to 50 second) Secondary School or College
2. Video Feature (up to 30 minutes) Secondary School or College

(7) Film Festival photographic and video showing will occur on April 22, 2010 at Delta College, University Center, Michigan.
(8) Video and photographic submissions will be screened by GLEFF Director and provided to the Judges for evaluation and scoring.
(9) Video and photo submitters give GLEFF permission to archive the video/audio/photo and to use the submitted video/audio/photo in all GLEFF related events and as necessary in promotional activities. Video and photographic submissions will not be returned to contestant.
(10) If awarded a monetary scholarship Acceptance of Award Agreement will need to be completed before the money is transferred into your possession.
Mail the completed application Dr. Stephanie Baiyasi, 27 Burrell Ct., Midland, Michigan, 48640.
Questions about this competition can be directed to zigpsych@sbcglobal.net and use the following in your subject line when sending an email GLEFF, your name, date, and topic.
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Criteria

Developing (1-2 pts)

Proficient
(3-4 pts)

Exemplary
(5-6 pts)

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Video

* Sometimes in focus

* Sometimes steady

* No camera movement OR excessive movement (panning, zooming, trucking, etc.)

* Usually in focus

* Usually steady

* Pans and zooms are limited and usually purposeful

* Composition usually follows the rule of thirds

* Always in focus (unless purposefully done)

* Always steady

* Variety of camera movements

* Movements are planned, purposeful and provide impact

* Variety of angles and shots (close-up to long shot)

* Varied composition (based on rule of thirds)

Audio

* Sound sometimes unclear: due to low voices, overly loud ambient noise

* Sound usually clear, no unintended ambient noise

* Sound always clear (unless purposefully done) and ambient noise always appropriate

* Appropriate use of silence

Lighting

* Only ambient (available) light is used

* Many scenes are overly bright or dark

* Additional lighting is used as necessary

*Most scenes have sufficient lighting to tell what is happening

* Additional lighting is used to eliminate shadows and glares

* All scenes have sufficient lighting for viewer to easily see action

* Vivid colors

* Innovative use of lighting

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Cutting

* Clips begin and/or end with slack time or in mid action

* Most clips edited to remove slack time and to begin and end with thought to action

* Clips show no slack time and begin and end with thought to action

Transitions

* No transitions between clips are used or too many different transitions used without thought to purpose

* Basic transitions used (cut and fade) appropriately and other types of transitions usually added as appropriate for the scene

* All transitions between clips appropriate, suit the mood and content, and smooth the flow from one scene to the next

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Pacing/
Continuity

* Many video clips are too long or too short and leave out essential action or dialogue

* Several video clips do not fit the storyline or are poorly ordered and transitions between scenes do not show evidence of thoughtful execution

* Most video clips move at a steady pace, fast enough to keep the audience interested and slow enough to tell the complete story

* Most video clips fit the storyline and most transitions between scenes thoughtfully executed

* Variety of pacing and changes fit the “mood” of the content

* Pacing keeps viewers interested

* All video clips fit the storyline and transitions between scenes thoughtfully executed

Titles/Text

*Titles, subtitles and text unclear due to font, size, or color contrast

* Misspelled words

* Titles, subtitles and text usually clear

* Used appropriately

* Correct spelling

* Titles, subtitles and text always clear and spelled correctly

* Used appropriately and enhance the story/content

* Innovative

Voice overs,

Background

Music &

Sound FX

* Background music overly loud or too quiet

* Narration sound stilted or unrehearsed

* Sound FX unrelated or sound fake

* Background music and sound fx usually balanced well (doesn’t overpower the main audio)

* Music and fx appropriate to mood/pacing

* Background music and sound fx always balanced well

* Music and fx enhance mood/ pacing

* Creative/appropriate use of sound effects, narration, etc.

Graphics,

Animation &

Special FX

* Some of the graphics, animations, or fx seem unrelated to or detract from the topic/theme/mood

* Most graphics are clipart or “borrowed” from the WWW.

* Graphics unclear due to size, composition, or resolution

* Most of the graphics, animations, or fx seem related to and enhance the topic/theme/mood/
message

* Some graphics are original while others are clipart or “borrowed” from the WWW

* Most graphics clear (appropriate size, composition, resolution)

* All of the graphics, animations, or fx seem related to and enhance the topic/theme/mood/message

* Most graphics and animations are original

* All graphics clear (appropriate size, composition, resolution)

* All elements synthesized well with each other

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Structure

* The video is a disconnected (or loosely connected) series of scenes with no unifying story or structure

* Random or irrelevant content included

* The video tells a connected story or has a clear and complete structure

* Most content relates to the storyline

* The video tells a compelling story or has a compelling structure and is expressed creatively

* All content relates to the storyline

* Provides fresh, interesting, or humorous insights

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Imagination

* Little evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness

* No style or mood is apparent.

* Some evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness

* Some evidence of thought to style and mood, though may not suit the content

* Thorough evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness

* Style or mood which suits the content evident

* Creative and original

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Individual responsibility.

“What one person can do to make a positive difference in the environment.”

* Video introduces an environmental concern and or states a problem pertinent to the care of the earth and living organisms.

* Concern expressed in video title and the video message is related.

* Provides facts and data to support any claim made or recommendation offered.

* Provides scientific explanation for problem.

* Easy to follow message.

* Promotes “green thinking”.

* Clearly describes proposed solution and/or action a person can take to bring about positive results. 

* Video considers what an individual person can do to optimize the quality of the earth (water, air, soil, etc.).

* Shows evidence of scientific reasoning.

Total points possible (72)