YouShoot Riot: Library Video Contest

Flip Cameras @ Info Desk

How to ... Make Videos

Free Images & Sounds

for educational or non-profit use

Create a short video about the library to be eligible for fun prizes.

Submit your movie now | Watch existing videos

Rules

Only WPI faculty, staff, students, or Mass Academy Students may enter.
Individuals or teams may enter.
Content of the video must include the Gordon Library building or website (wpi.edu/+library), and topic or theme must relate to the use of library materials, resources, or facilities.
Video should be 1-5 minutes long.
Video may not contain inappropriate content
Entry must adhere to all applicable copyright laws (including for the use of music, images, etc).
All entries are subject to screening by library staff and submitters will grant the Gordon Library royalty-free use.

How to Enter

Flip Camera

Check out a video camcorder from the Library Information Desk, Academic Technology Center, or use your own.
Create a video based on contest rules outlined above.
Upload your video to YouTube. Contestants will have to create their own YouTube account in order to participate.
Submit your entry via library web site online form at by April 1, 2008.
Judges will be notified and winners of 2 Flip Cameras & other prizes will be notified during National Library Week (April 13-19th).

A Few Ideas

The video could be a silent or narrated film.

How YOU use the Gordon Library
Archival treasures at Gordon Library
Library Events & Exhibits (Such as Global Problem Posters)
What is & How to get an ARC Card
How to use a favorite database (such as QuickFind Multi-database search)
How to Use a Tech Suite (such as cables, laptop hookup, web conferencing kit, etc.)
How to make an online Tech Suite Reservation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the judging criteria?

A judging panel made up of faculty, staff, students, and a staff member from the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System will choose the winners. Winners will be judged on the following:

Creativity
Clear evidence of purpose/intent
Content helpful or informative to library users
Overall relevance to the contest rules

Questions?

Contact the Library at 508-831-6700.

Thanks to the Central Massachusetts Library System (CMRLS) who provided a mini-grant for WPI Gordon Library to make this contest happen.

Sample Video on Scare Fest 10/31/2007

Created by Amanda, ATC technology assistant.

This video requires a high speed internet connection such as DSL/T1 or similar (over 400kbps) There are 3 options to watch the video:
Watch below	Open in Windows Media Player	Download to your computer
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Last modified: Feb 14, 2008, 17:16 EST