FAQ
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Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited.
CONTEST Q&A
Q: What are these contests about?
A: We want you to create the ultimate “Battlestar Galactica Razor” machinima trailer using our Mash Up Editor. Here is how you can participate:
1. “Mash-up” a trailer in our “Battlestar Galactica Razor Machinima Mash-up Trailer Contest” using the video, audio and graphics from the official “Battlestar Galactica Razor DVD” trailer along with machinima game footage we provide from Battlestar Galactica by Sierra Games.
Q: Who is eligible to enter the contests?
A: See the Official rules for details, but the skinny is these Contests are offered only to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry and have Internet access. You cannot enter if you are affiliated with NBC/Universal or Machinima, Inc. Void in Quebec.
Q: What are the contest dates?
A: The dates for both contest tracks are:
"Battlestar Galactica Razor Machinima Mash-up Contest"
Submission / Voting Period: November 21 – December 15, 2007
Winners Announced: December 18, 2007.
Q: Is there an entry fee?
A: No entry fee and there is no purchase necessary to enter or win.
Q: Am I allowed multiple entries?
A: You can enter as many machinima “trailer” videos as you like. 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: No. 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 community will vote to select the top 3 winners for each contest. Machinima.com can select a winner if there's a tie, or reject a winner if the content is deemed unsuitable. See the Official rules for details.
Q: What are the prizes?
A: Each winner will receive a copy of the Battlestar Galactica Razor Unrated Extended Edition DVD!
Q: Do I retain the rights to my machinima video submission?
A: No.
Q: How long should the video be?
A: The video should be no longer than the trailer provided for the contest.
Q: What are the video guidelines for submitting my video?
A: Here are the suggested format guidelines:
Resolution: Minimum of 320x240, maximum of 800x600.
Framerate: Minimum 20 frames per second.
Audio: Minimum 22khz 16-bit audio.
Size: 100 Mb.
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. (http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/)