NUIT MediaWorks Lab Promo Contest Supports Student Filmmakers and Awards iPods

Student filmmakers are encouraged to enter the third annual NUIT MediaWorks Lab Promo Contest, sponsored by Northwestern University Information Technology (NUIT) Academic & Research Technologies. The contest seeks 30-second commercials to raise campus awareness of the resources available for student production.

Commercials must use the MediaWorks Lab for some aspect of production, which provides digital tools for editing video and audio, scanning and manipulating photos, and developing Web content and animation. It is located on the lower level of the University Library.

Prizes for the top two commercial entries include an iPod nano and a 60GB video iPod. In addition, the best entries will also be screened at the Flicker Film Festival, May 5-7, 2006. Entries should promote campus-wide student use of the MediaWorks Lab, and will be judged on creativity, strength of production, and overall effectiveness.

The contest is open to all Northwestern students. Entries are due by 4 p.m. on March 31, 2006, in the MediaWorks Lab drop box. Past contest winners can be viewed on the NUIT MediaWorks Lab Web site.

The MediaWorks Lab dedicates computer tools used by industry professional for student use. Resources include video, audio, photo, graphics and Web tools, which students can use to improve a project's creative options, quality and professionalism.

Promo contest requirements and guidelines:

• Some aspect of production/post-production must be completed in the MediaWorks Lab, located on the lower level of the University Library.
• Entries may be no more than 30 seconds in length.
• Entries must incorporate a version of the MediaWorks Lab logo, available on the MediaWorks Lab Web site.
• Entries must promote campus-wide student use of the MediaWorks Lab.
• Entries must be submitted on Beta, DV, or MiniDV tapes.
• Entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. on March 31, 2006, in the drop box located in the MediaWorks Lab.
• Include an entry form with a promo submission.

Questions may be addressed to contest coordinator, Stefani Foster at 847-491-6771. Please use "MediaWorks Promo Contest" in the subject line.

For more information and to view past contest winners, visit the MediaWorks Lab Web site.