Animation Class - Contest Links for Independent Study

Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016
http://www.starwars.com/star-wars-fan-film-awards
The Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016 is a celebration of fan creativity inspired by the stories and characters of a galaxy far, far away! Create and submit your own Star Wars animation.
Length: under 5 minutes Prize: Star Wars Prize Pack Deadline: 4/24/16

‘Childhood Free From Violence’ 2016 Video Contest
http://www.kinderrechte.gv.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FGFB_Ausschreibung_Englisch_Web1.pdf
Children and youths are invited to produce an animated video spot - up to 30 seconds in length - under the theme “Feeling Good – Feelin‘ Bad”. There are four categories - more info on web site.
Length: 30  seconds or less Prize: 2,000 Euro (approximately $2100 USD) Deadline: 4/30/16

Sixth Annual Evolution Video Contest
http://evolutionfilmfestival.org/how-to-submit/
Submit an animation that explains a fun fact, key concept, compelling question, or exciting area of evolution research.
Length: under 3 minutes Prize: $1000, $500 Deadline: 5/31/16

‘Engineering For You’ 2016 Video Contest
http://www.nae.edu/e4u3/EngineeringForYou.aspx
Submit a 1- to 2-minute animation focused on Mega-Engineering. See web site for examples of Mega-Engineering.
Length: 1-2 minutes Prize: $25,000, $5000 Deadline: 5/31/16

Video Class - Contest Links for Possible Independent Study Choices

Choice 1: Natural High Contest (Individual Project)
http://naturalhigh.org/contest2016/
Submit a video about your Natural High and how it’s inspired you to say no to drugs and alcohol. Show us how you’re living a naturally high lifestyle and how it’s helping you live a life you love.
Length: 1-3 Prize: $1500, $250, plus a chance to win a trip to San Diego Deadline: 4/30/16

Choice 2: Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016 (Individual Project)
http://www.starwars.com/star-wars-fan-film-awards
The Star Wars Fan Film Awards 2016 is a celebration of fan creativity inspired by the stories and characters of a galaxy far, far away! Create and submit your own Star Wars film or animation.
Length: under 5 minutes Prize: Star Wars Prize Pack Deadline: 4/24/16

Choice 3: Sixth Annual Evolution Video Contest (Individual or Partners)
http://evolutionfilmfestival.org/how-to-submit/
Submit a film or animation that explains a fun fact, key concept, compelling question, or exciting area of evolution research.
Length: under 3 minutes Prize: $1000, $500 Deadline: 5/31/16

Choice 4: ‘Engineering For You’ 2016 Video Contest (Individual or Partners)
http://www.nae.edu/e4u3/EngineeringForYou.aspx
Submit a 1- to 2-minute film or animation focused on Mega-Engineering. Mega-engineering projects typically address important needs of large populations and/or societies, require teams working across countries and cultures on a solution, and involve at least three disciplines including engineering. Examples: space travel, sustainable energy, medical advances.
Length: 1-2 minutes Prize: $25,000, $5000 Deadline: 5/31/16

Links for Blogs Due 3/6/16 (ANIMATION CLASS ONLY)

This assignment is for the animation class. Video class, you have already done an ad analysis and film analysis this past week, so you get a week off. Unless you are a blog slacker and want to make up a zero for another week this quarter, which you really should. You know who you are. Or, if you didn't bother to read any of this and do them anyway. In which case, hahaha.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/one-animal-in-zootopia-has-more-individual-hairs-than-e-1761542252

http://www.animatorisland.com/animation-thumbnails-arent-optional/#more-4019