Hayange International Festival of AVs 2010

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The competition is organised by GAPHE (Group of Amateur Photographers

from Hayange and surrounding region) with the specific aim of

spreading the knowledge of AVs (Diaporamas) as a creative photographic

discipline. (follow the Union Jack symbol to get to the English

version of the rules.)

Entries close 17th September 2010

Website www.festivaldiaporamahayange.com/rules.html

DEFINITION

AVs are a comparatively new photographic genre which closely combines

still images with sound and sometimes with text.

The type of transition between images is left to the author’s choice,

but these must be integrated harmoniously.

The author can express an idea, describe a memory, tell a story or

illustrate a song .... there is no restriction on the topic. The

author is completely free to choose.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS

* The computer generated entries in our festival may be created by

using various types of software (eg. Pictures to Exe. Wings Platinum,

M-Objects, Flash, Pro-Show, Magic Lantern, etc.) in order to produce

an auto-executable file. The organisers will accept productions using

other software provided that a pre-supplied sample will prove that

they are able to read these files.

* We recommend formatting AVs with one of these resolutions:

1920X1080, 1600X1200, 1400x1050 or 1024x768 pixels. [To users of PTE,

we recommend using a maximum resolution. The projector will fit the

size if the author does not check the option "Fixed size of the view

(in pixels)" (see menu "Project / Project Options, Tab Screen ")],

* The maximum duration of each AV is limited to 12 minutes.

However, this festival also offers a special section for short

sequences not exceeding 90 seconds.

The organisers of the festival reserve the right to refuse entry to

any sequence which does not comply with the above.

REGISTRATION FEE

Each author may enter up to two sequences as principal author and up

to two other sequences with one or more co-authors. The participation

fee of 15 Euros is payable by each principal author, regardless of the

number of sequences entered.

REGISTRATION

Your registration will be accepted on receipt of a complete entry

before the closing date.

The entry will consist of a CD on which is printed or written the

details of the author, the duration of the sequence and the name of

the software used.

(We prefer to receive the CDs in cardboard envelopes if possible.

Those in plastic boxes often arrive broken).

The CD must contain the following for each sequence

* The file of the sequence itself eg “Title-1400.exe”

* A poster describing the sequence in jpeg format, 20x30cm and

300dpi

* A photo of the author or team of authors in jpeg format

* A completed entry form. A blank is downloadable from the website

as a spreadsheet (eg. Excel/Scalc....)

The payment of 15 Euros in cash or as a Money Order (irrespective of

the number of sequences presented by the author) should be placed in a

padded 20x30 envelope together with the CD and posted in time to

arrive by 17th September 2010 at the following address:

GAPHE Festival Diaporama

Maison des Associations – Ecole de Musique

3, Esplanade de la Liberté

57700 Hayange

France

PRIZES AND AWARDS

The Joseph Aque Trophy will be presented for the best AV of the

festival. FIAP medals, a trophy of the FPS and Medal of the City of

Hayange will be awarded. (Three separate awards will be given for

short works of 90 seconds max duration.)

SPECIAL SECTION FOR SHORT AVs

The 2010 festival will include a special section dedicated to

achievements with short AVs, less than 90 seconds long. For this

category, we encourage authors to participate with an unlimited number

of entries. Three specific prizes will be awarded for this

competition.

In addition, the jury could award a prize in the main section of the

International Festival of the City of Hayange.

Diaporama Concept

www.diaporamaconcept.com

[Barry Beckham]

Good rules, but 15 Euros to enter a sequence seems a bit steep