Guidelines for Participating in Video Blast:

A participant will work individually to produce a ONE MINUTE video message that would be appealing to their peer group and encourage them with the message of Christ. The message should relate to the LTCSW theme.

• In a world of Snapchat, Spotify, and 30-second video clips, participants are challenged with creating a 45-60 second long spiritual video aimed at their peer group. This is NOT a commercial for your congregation!
• The time will start with the first recorded sound (voice, music, or sound effect) or visual effect and end with the last recorded sound or visual effect.
• Videos that are shorter than 45 seconds or longer than 60 seconds will be be penalized 3 points.
• Any video recording device, including smart phones, tablets, video cameras, and other devices.
• Once the video is complete, burn it to a DVD, copy it to a USB thumb drive, or save it to MP3/MP4 format.
• The submission must contain four essential parts: SCRIPTURE REFERENCE, VISUAL EFFECT, MUSIC EFFECT, and AUDIO EFFECTS.
  1. Scripture reference: may be spoken or used as subtitles.
  2. Visual effect: use moving action or slide show pictures or stop animation.
  3. Music effect: create your own music or use any legally downloaded music.
  4. Audio effect: record voice as you record the action video. Record voice over for maximum sound. The use of subtitles or sign language for the hearing impaired can be used in addition to the audio effect.

 

Judging Criteria:

Video Blast recordings will be evaluated according to the following criteria.

• Videos will be scored on a scale of 100 possible points.
  1. Script (55 total points)
     • (15 Points) Use of Scripture to support the video message.
     • (10 Points) Flow and continuity of message (introduction to body of message and conclusion, etc.).
     • (15 Points) Originality and creativity.
     • (15 Points) Adherence to this year’s theme.
  2. Action (45 total points)
     • (10 Points) Voice – can I understand what is being said? Inflection: It should not sound like it is being read.
     • (05 Points) Speed – too fast or too slow?
     • (15 Points) Visual, music and audio effects. Timing: does it flow together?
     • (15 Points) Overall effect. Do your peers want to watch this video again? Will they remember the message?
  3. As appropriate, point deductions will be assessed:
     • (-5 Points) Does not follow submission guidelines.
     • (-3 Points) Under 45 seconds or over 60 seconds
• As a general rule, awards will should assigned accordingly: GOLD, 95-100 points; SILVER, 85-94 points; BRONZE, 70-84 points; and NO AWARD, 0-69 points.
• The Event Director reserves the discretion to assign the final award.

 

Submission Protocol:

Submissions of Video Blast entries should follow these guidelines.

• Video Blast entries should be submitted to the Video Blast event director.
• Submissions can be made via the REGISTRATION page uplink, or by email/postal mail to the event director.
• Click on the event director’s name posted at the top of this page, or visit the CONTACT US page, for information on how to submit materials to the event director.
• Submissions must include a Pre-Convention Cover Sheet (listing all Video Blast participants from the church).
• Submissions must include one copy of a DVD recording of the video blast, or USB thumb drive, or make a  digital submission (if a DVD is submitted, please write the participant’s name, grade, and church name on the disc).
• All required materials must be submitted on or before the pre-convention submissions deadline (postal submissions must be post-marked on or before this date).
• Do not send entries in a manner that require signature receipt.
• The event coordinator will send confirmation of receipt of the submission to the church coordinator.
• If applicable to the participant(s), a LTCSW Special Needs or Concerns Form should be submitted to the LTCSW Special Needs Coordinator by the registration deadline.