Tech Video Showcase - a video contest for MIT students

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In order to enter the contest, you'll need to sign up. Go it alone to show what makes your passion tick, or team up with your friends. And remember, in addition to our prizes, each of the first 100 entrants gets a $5 coupon for Anna's Taqueria or Dunkin' Donuts! (NOTE: Only one coupon per individual or team member regardless of how many entries submitted; limit of four coupons per team.)

Entry Requirements

Submission Requirements

Digital video from any source is acceptable: video cameras, digital cameras, cell phones. Contestants may also borrow video cameras.

Content Criteria/Guidelines

Video length/file size: up to 3 minutes (maximum) and 100 MB.

File formats: .mov, .avi, .wmv, and .m4v

Entrants must agree to "terms of use" when uploading videos to TechTV website, including:

NOTE: Entrants will be provided complete "terms of use" agreement for their review and acceptance at time of submitting videos online.

Style and Subject Ideas

Quality of the content/message is important; quality of the production is less so. However, consider the limitations of your technology (e.g., a narrative with lots of dialogue may not come across well if you're shooting with a cell phone because of poor-quality audio). Check out Tips & Support.

Looking for a few video examples? Look here >

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Sign in to MIT TechTV and upload your video. BE SURE TO CHECK THE "ENTER THE TECH VIDEO SHOWCASE" BOX AND CATEGORIZE YOUR VIDEO WITH THE TAG TVSContest.

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