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ELECTRONIC THEATRE SUBMISSIONS
Frequently Asked
Questions
I will not have my work finished
by the submission deadline. Is it possible to submit a teaser
or a trailer/promo piece as a placeholder until the actual footage
is complete?
No, the jury specifically reviews
the quality of the work that is submitted. The work done in a
trailer or promo piece may be submitted on its own merit, but
it cannot be submitted as a placeholder for other materials.
May I submit my unfinished work
as a "work in progress" if it is not complete by the
submission deadline?
A work in progress may be submitted
if it represents at least 80 percent of the final version. If
the soundtrack is not complete, the jury requests the addition
of a temporary soundtrack. The "Notes to the Jury" section
of the online submission & authorisation form gives you an
opportunity to explain how the final piece will differ from the
submitted piece.
We are an art school hoping
to send in several pieces of student work. We had planned to include
four or five student pieces on one reel, as one entry from our
school. Is that OK?
No, students must submit separate
BETACAM SP videotape or Digital File (MPEG/QuickTime/AVI) on DVD-R
and separate completed and signed submission & authorisation
forms. Each piece is judged on its own merit, and often pieces
are viewed multiple times. We can only effectively track and review
individual submissions, so: one submission, one valid online submission
number, and one project per videotape.
Can group or collaborative projects
be submitted?
Yes, absolutely. In fact, collaborative
and group projects are encouraged, but only one project may be
submitted per videotape/digital file and completed online submission
form.
What criteria does the jury
use to select pieces for the Electronic Theatre?
All submissions are juried together
and based on identical selection criteria: content, technical
implementation, innovation, artistic achievement, production values,
creativity, originality, narrative, design, entertainment value,
and advancement of visualisation in the artistic and scientific
fields of digital technologies. Entries representing both technical
excellence and innovation will be shown in the Electronic Theatre.
Can you tell me if there is
a time limit or general suggested length that will help mysubmission's
chances for acceptance in the Electronic Theatre?
There
is no fixed or ideal time limit for submitted projects. Ultimately,
technical excellence and innovation are the deciding factors.
Sometimes, the jury asks submitters of longer pieces to edit for
time or create a trailer for the Electronic Theatre.
Because the Electronic Theatre
has a fixed run time, shorter pieces (up to three minutes) do
have an advantage. If your work is longer, it needs to be that
much better as well. Exceptional work will not be rejected because
of its duration. Please note that for the jury review, submitters
of pieces that are longer then five minutes are asked to indicate
by timecode a shorter selection that they want to make sure the
jury will view. This is an attempt to control the total time required
to complete jury review.
If there is editing to be done,
we would prefer that it be done pre-submission and by the submitters
in order to maintain the most artistic integrity possible. However,
if you are willing to edit your submission as part of acceptance,
please indicate that on the online submission & authorisation
form.
The Computer Animation Festival
submission guidelines say only PAL D1 (720x576 pixel resolution
at 25fps) BETACAM SP videotape or Digital File (MPEG / QuickTime
/ AVI) on DVD-R. Does Beta include Digital Beta?
No, for the jury review, we require
PAL D1 (720x576 pixel resolution at 25fps) BETACAM SP videotape
or Digital File (MPEG/QuickTime/AVI) on DVD-R only. We will not
be able to review Digital Beta at the jury meeting.
Will Graphite2003 have the capability
to show digital files in the Electronic Theatre?
If your work is accepted, we will
discuss the display options at that time.
"Affiliation" is a
required field on the Electronic Theatre Submission & Authorisation
Form, but I am not associated with any organisation or school.
What do I do?
You may use "Self" to
indicate you are independent. There is no requirement that you
be associated with an organisation or school.
I would like to submit a Flash
animation to Graphite2003. Will you accept my animation on a CD?
No. For jury review, your animation
sequence must be on PAL D1 (720x576 pixel resolution at 25fps)
BETACAM SP videotape or Digital File (MPEG/QuickTime/AVI) on DVD-R.
I don't understand how to pack
my videotape for shipping. What is a "fibre or pulp-padded
mailer" and why are they not accepted?
Some inexpensive padded envelopes
are stuffed with paper-based, fibrous stuffing that creates dust
when ripped. This dust can damage both your tape and our playback
deck. When in doubt, use bubble wrap in a plain envelope.
How do I get tickets for the
Electronic Theatre?
If you are a registered Graphite2003
attendee, you can attend the Electronic Theatre at no charge.
A public screening of the Electronic Theatre for non-delegates
will charge a ticket fee.
What kind of feedback can I
expect to receive about my submission?
Unfortunately due to the time constraints
created by submission volumes, it is impossible for us to respond
with any project-specific critiques or suggestions in our responses.
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