Broadcast

Entries must have been broadcast at school or in the community or on the web during this school year. Broadcast packages must be uploaded to Vimeo or YouTube and submitted with a link. DO NOT submit links to items saved in Google Folders etc. Carefully follow the instructions on broadcast video preparation and submission.

Video, Music and Image Use in Contest Entries: You must provide documentation that any audio, video or photographic material submitted belongs to the school submitting the work. This can be done by including evidence of subscription, purchase, license agreement or contract in the YouTube or Vimeo video description of your entry or by emailing it to JEA Contest Chair Nancy Smith. Failure to do so will result in no award and disqualification. (Example: Big Horns Intro by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music)

• B1 – Broadcast News Story/Short Documentary (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Total running time 1:30-5:00. Pre-recorded stories contain reporter’s voice-overs, videotaped shots and sound bites. Must adhere to broadcast style (short sentences, present tense, conversational) and contain all necessary information. Sound bites are well shot, varied and relevant. Editing is free of glitches and jump cuts. Natural sound is used effectively. Superior entries have video and script, which complement each other.
• B2 – Broadcast Feature Story (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Total running time no longer than 1:30. Pre-recorded stories contain reporter’s voice-overs, videotaped shots and sound bites. Must adhere to broadcast style (short sentences, present tense, conversational) and contain all necessary information. Sound bites are well shot, varied and relevant. Editing is free of glitches and jump cuts. Natural sound is used effectively. Superior entries have video and script, which complement each other.
• B3 – Broadcast Sports Story (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Total running time no longer than 1:30. Pre-recorded stories contain reporter’s voice-overs, videotaped shots and sound bites. Must adhere to broadcast style (short sentences, present tense, conversational) and contain all necessary information. Sound bites are well shot, varied and relevant. Editing is free of glitches and jump cuts. Natural sound is used effectively. Superior entries have video and script, which complement each other.
• B4 – PSA/Commercial (LIMIT FOUR ENTRIES PER SCHOOL): Total running time must be exactly 30 seconds or 1 minute. Commercials must be produced for school announcements or TV programs and should publicize school events, activities and social functions. PSAs should attempt to shed light on an issue or situation of importance to teens. Credits are not included in the 60 seconds. Superior entries use videotaped shots, voiceovers, sound bites and graphics as appropriate. Video and script complement each other.