FAQ

Q: What is this contest about?
A: Create any type of Call of Duty 4 video (montage, short film, music video, whatever!) and upload it to www.machinima.com - we're not going to stand in your way of what you want to do.

Q: Who is eligible to enter the contest?
A: See the Official rules for details, but the skinny is this: You must be 18 years or older and be able to communicate in some sort of English.

Q: What are the contest dates?
A: Contest Dates
         o Submission Period:
               + 18-Feb-2008 through 07-Mar-2008
         o Voting Period:
               + 08-Mar-2008 through 15-Mar-2008
         o Winners will be announced on 18-Mar-2008.

Q: Is there an entry fee?
A: No entry fee and no need to purchase anything to enter or win.

Q: Am I allowed multiple entries?
A: You can enter only one video per entry. Just make sure that each video is submitted separately. An entry will be disqualified if it has more than one video associated with it.

Q: Can I change my entry once it is submitted?
A: All entries will be final, so make sure everything is perfect before you hit the submit button!

Q: How are the winners chosen?
A: The Machinima.com staff will dig through the videos and select the top five -- and well, if you haven't figured it out by now -- the top five will be awarded prizes!

Q: What are the prizes?
A: PRIZES
         * (2) Grand prizes: An official Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Xbox 360 face plate, official Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare t-shirt, official Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare poster
         * (3) Runners up: An official Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare t-shirt, official Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare poster

Q: Do I retain the rights to my machinima video submission?
A: Yes. However, we also retain the right to use the video for various promotional and marketing purposes. See the Official rules for details. No entries can be posted outside the Web Site during the Contest Period.

Q: How long should the video be?
A: Length is open, but please don't do anything too outrageous.

Q: What are the video guidelines for submitting my video?
A: Here are the suggested format guidelines:

    Maximum file size of 100 MB               

    Resolution: Minimum of 320x240,

    Maximum of 800x600

    Framerate: Minimum 20 frames per second.

    Audio: Minimum 22khz 16-bit audio. Size: No Limit
  
Q: How do I keep my video submission under 100Mb?
A: Because everyone uses different software to convert their videos to WMV, MOV, or AVI, you will have to consult your software manual or look online for some help. Some areas to consider are: higher compression, shorter time, smaller window/screen size, and/or lowering sound quality to mono (single channel) and lower quality. You
don.t want the final quality to be so bad that it detracts from the idea you are pitching, so review your final file to make sure it displays well and looks and sounds legible. It may compress further in our video player.

Q: How do I view Flash files or the Flash video player?
A: You can download the free Flash Player by clicking here.