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Final Entry Deadline: December 14, 2012 |
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Awards Event: April 2013 during NAB |
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Get the recognition you and your company deserve for innovation in leading-edge technology by competing in the second-annual StudioDaily Prime Awards, recognizing the top tier of new software and hardware being used in production and post today. Your game-changing new products and major upgrades will be evaluated, like those in our product reviews, for innovation, ease of use, performance, depth of feature sets and overall value. (Learn more about the 2012 winners here.)
- Who Should Enter?
- Criteria
- How to Enter to Prime Awards
- FAQs
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Other Questions?
1. Cameras
2. Camera accessories/support
3. Lighting
4. Lenses
5. Editing
6. VFX/Animation
7. Color correction
8. Switchers/router
9. Storage technology
10. IO/transcoding/encoding
11. Displays/monitoring
12. Audio
13. Dailies/File Delivery
Who Should Enter?
The StudioDaily Prime Awards are open to all software and hardware vendors who serve the film and video production and post-production market. We want to hear about how your top products are changing the way content creators work on a daily basis, from the moment your product enters the production or post pipeline to the final images on the screen. Tell us why your very best camera, editing or effects software, recording deck, storage/server technology, piece of support gear, content management system or any other critical component of the filmmaking process deserves to be singled out and honored with a distinguished Prime Award.
Receive the ultimate honor for your new product or major upgrade: a StudioDaily Prime. It’s simple to enter, and the rewards of being a Prime winner include recognition during NAB 2013 at a special awards event, coverage on Studiodaily.com, the Studio e-letters and on the sites of our sister brands CableFAX and Communications Technology. Additionally, your product and your team will be recognized in press releases and other announcements.
Entries will be judged by a carefully selected panel of production and post professionals who have experience in a variety of production environments and across a variety of media. The staff of StudioDaily will also be assisting in the evaluation process.
Criteria
- innovative use of new technology
- integrated feature set
- ease of use
- overall value (return on investment)
To be eligible: Finished products have to ship to paying customers (not beta sites) during the 2012 calendar year.
We will work with vendors on a case-by-case basis to make sure our judges have the opportunity to evaluate each product in a studio or field environment.
Because our judges will be evaluating how well these products are performing in real-world production scenarios and post pipelines, we encourage you to not submit products still in early beta versions.
Winners of the StudioDaily Prime Awards will be honored at a ceremony during NAB 2013 in Las Vegas.
All of our Prime Award winners will also be showcased prominently on StudioDaily.com and winners will also receive a crystal plaque, exclusive electronic award stickers, and recognition in press releases and other announcements.
How to Enter the StudioDaily Prime Awards
Your Written Online Entry: Enter Online
For products entered in all categories, please include a synopsis (maximum 750 words) that describes why your product should win a Prime and include other supporting materials, such as diagrams, photos, links to video and testimonials (MAXIMUM 5 pages) you feel would be helpful to the judges.
The following information must be listed on your synopsis:
- Main category entered — Either A) New Product or B) Significant Upgrade
- Product Subcategory entered — Choose one: 1. Cameras 2. Camera accessories/support 3. Lighting 4. Lenses 5. Editing 6. VFX/Animation 7. Color correction 8. Switchers/router 9. Storage technology 10. IO/transcoding/encoding 11. Displays/monitoring 12. Audio
- Product/Title of entry (as it would appear on your award)
- Target workflows or types of production
- Company and team members entering (PR representatives: please list client company name first)
- Key contact for entry
- Organization submitting entry
Entry Fees:
The price of each entry is $279. Entries submitted between December 7, 2012, and December 14, 2012, add a $100 late fee per entry.. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable.
Deadlines:
Entry Deadline: December 7, 2012
All entries must be submitted by December 7, 2012. Entries submitted between December 7, 2012, and December 14, 2012, add a $100 late fee per entry. Finalists and winners will be honored in April 2013 at a special ceremony during the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
FAQs
How are the entries judged?
Entries will be judged by a carefully selected panel of production and post professionals who have experience in a variety of production environments and across a variety of media. The staff of StudioDaily will also be assisting in the evaluation process. Your entry will be judged on how well it meets the following criteria:
- innovative use of new technology
- integrated feature set
- ease of use
- overall value (return on investment)
How do I increase my chances of winning an award?
Provide succinct summaries and other supporting materials to clearly explain your product and how it is being used in production and post to improve image quality, increase creative options and/or change workflows for the better.
When will I be notified about the status of my entry?
You will be contacted by StudioDaily staff regarding the status of your entry only if you are named a finalist in the awards program. Finalists will be notified in advance of the awards ceremony during NAB 2013.
Is this awards program affiliated with any industry organizations?
The StudioDaily Prime Awards is an independent competition unaffiliated with any industry organization. Your entries are held in strict confidence by the judges and StudioDaily.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To sponsor the StudioDaily Prime Awards and Event, please contact Todd Spitz at tspitz@accessintel.com or 727.452.4282
Questions?
Please contact Kate Schaeffer at kschaeffer@accessintel.com or 301.354.2303