On-Off Video

BEST OF PHNOM PENH ON/OFF VIDEO CHALLENGE

Task:

You should create a #selfie video in which you give high fives to your camera (on the beat of the music) at every destination visited.

Each scene:

Max 2-4 seconds

Total Duration:

Max 30 seconds

Quality:

At least 720p (1280x720)

Suggested places:

All touristic sights e.g nature, zoos, restaurants, popular places (in general the best places of Phnom Penh - our purpose is promoting our capital city)

Price: 50$

Deadline:

Evaluation Criteria

· Performance – or the manner in which the characters present themselves and act to the camera. The best performance is one that is the most natural, which does not look contrived, scripted or stiff.

· Production – the quality of the video including how smooth the transitions are, and whether the editing compliments the flow of content. Having that finished look. Was the Video Entry truly ready to be entered or were some finishing touches, edits still required?

· Focus – the video in its entirety should be in focus, as sharp focus is key. Avoid extensive and sharp movements while filming. Video movement should be smooth and transparent. Also, limit and/or avoid zooming and animations.

· Lighting – how the Entrant was able to use and control light. Was the lighting applied in the video (manmade or natural) properly used to enhance the visuals? Is the entrant and images clearly visible, centered, in focus and without any glare? Was the video well-lit throughout filming and each shot properly exposed?

· Background – is the background unappealing, messy, unattractive or distracting?

Sample video: