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    State 4-H Roundup Video and Commercial Production Contest - Sponsored by Collegiate 4-H

    Entries Due: July 1, 2008
    Where: State 4-H Office

    What: Contestants are to develop a video using their choice of music and video production techniques, including, but not limited to, video footage, still photography, computer animation or a combination of techniques.  Commercial must be 30 seconds in length, videos must be 3 to 5 minutes in length.  Entries will be judged on creativity, flow of video, topic and presentation.   The top 5 commercials and top 2 videos will be shown at State 4-H Roundup. 

    Forms and Applications
             
    Contest Guidelines
             
                Entry Form

    Photo Release Form

    Evaluation Form

    Resources

    Action – Making Videos and Movies
    An excellent publication about all aspects of production making.  It also includes an in-depth glossary explaining the lingo of video production.  Created by Wisconsin 4-H Extension.

    Communications Made Easy
    Includes numerous tips and ideas to help pull together a production team, write a script, speak in front of a camera, and organize graphic designs on a video production

    Production Techniques
    Random Techniques as applied to Production.  Includes graphics to illustrate the various techniques.

    Shooting Your Videos
    Page 39 of the Michigan 4-H Extension Communications Toolkit, this page is a quick snapshot of various tips to improving the quality of the videotapes you shoot. 
    Order the complete Communications Toolkit at: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/toolkit.html

    Storyboard Sheet Type 1
    A basic storyboard to help write and organize a production.

    Storyboard Sheet Type 2
    Another basic storyboard in a different format to help write and organize a production.

    Video Tools, Tips and Tricks
    This resource explains the various tools used in production, includes links to Video Editing Software and information on Public Domain Music.  Also lists various tricks to effectively communicate a message and to effectively use technology in a production.  This publication is strongly recommended.

    Additional Video Opportunities
    4HDMC: The 4-H Digital Mayhem Challenge: www.4hdmc.org