GUIDELINES for MOTION ART GROUP (Film & Animation)

 

SUBMISSION in MOTION ART : ONE (1) Submission in EITHER Film -OR- Animation

 

FILM

• Run time must be 5mins or under. 

• File Format must be saved as an MP4 file

• All film files must be named as follows: 01_LastName_FilmTitle_Year: (e.g. 02_Fey_Title_2023)

 

ALL FILM & ANIMATION SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A 15 SECOND CLIP OF THE FILM TO BE SHOWN DURING AWARDS CEREMONY FOR NOMINATES.

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Film Judging Criteria:

1. Content or Theme-Conveying a message to the viewer

2. Creativity/Originality-Unique approach to filming, Point of View

3. Technical Production-Components; Use of Camera, Sound, Lighting

4. Aesthetic Production-Composition, Color, Performance, Camera Angle, Emotional Response

5. Post Production-Quality of Editing

 

 

ANIMATION

• Run time must be over 5 seconds and under 5 minutes

• Art work can be black and white or in color, and be created using any technique.

• Artist choice of animation medium (CG, stop-motion, motion graphics, frame-by-frame, etc.)

• All Animation files must be named as follows: 03_LastName_ImageTitle_Year (e.g. 03_Smith_Running_2023)

• All projects must be rendered in H.264 format at 1920x1080 resolution for a final output as .mp4

• Listing of any 3rd party content used in the scene (external/stock models, HDRIs, etc.)

 

 

Animation Judging Criteria:

1. A well composed scene that visually conveys a story or feeling

2. The uniqueness and imagination of the premise or story

3. Aesthetic quality (design, composition, color/tones)

4. Quality of cinematography demonstrated in the work (timing, camera movements, editing)

5. Technical Quality (complexity and skill level shown)

 

 

GUIDELINES for STILL ART GROUP (Photography & 2D Digital Art)

 

SUBMISSION in STILL ART : ONE (1) Submission in EITHER Photography -OR- 2D Digital Art

All DIGITAL IMAGE content must meet the following requirements:

• Image files should be 150 -300 ppi

• Longest side should be 1200 pixels

• Files should be JPEGS

• All images and Artwork must be named as follows: 01_LastName_ImageTitle_Date_created

 

 

Hand Delivery of Accepted Photography & 2D Digital Art:

All Photography & 2D Digital Art must be hand delivered between 9AM-4PM, March 24-April 14 to the Five Towns College Front Desk

** PLEASE NOTE ** Please refer to your school calendar as several school districts are on Spring Break and arrangements should be made to deliver framed artwork prior to April 14.

• All work must be identical to the juried online images.

• All work must be labeled with name, title on back of work.

• All work must be mounted and framed behind glass or plexiglass.

• All work must be wired and ready for hanging.

• Frame style should have a sleek, modern profile in black or white matte finish.

• Maximum Size: 22” w x 28”h with matte and frame.

LIMA Show artists discounts at Cambridge Art and Framing, Farmingdale, NY www.cfagallery.com

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Photography Judging Criteria:

1. Technical quality, effective use of chosen camera, and overall execution of the work

2. Composition: Balance and use of positive and negative space

3. Use of color or value if monochromatic

4. Lighting: Effectively used to define subject and/or create mood

5. Originality and Vision: Unique use of photographic materials & surfaces, concept, point of view, emotional quality, pushing boundaries

 

 

2D Digital Art Judging Criteria:

1. Effective use of chosen materials and overall execution of the work

2. Composition: Balance and use formal elements of fine art and/or design

3. Use of color or value and light if monochromatic

4. Ability of the work to connect with viewer and evoke emotional response

5. Originality and Vision: Unique use of materials, concept, design, pushing boundaries