Enter the 2008 Solmar V YouTube Video Contest

Our Video Contest was a big hit om 2007, so we've decided to do it again!

THIS YEAR'S VIDEO THEME

Solmar V is celebrating it's 17th year visiting the Socorro Islands. We've had more than 10,000 guests onboard. We have more experience there than anyone else!

This year's conest entries should reflect this message. If you've been on the boat many, many years ago and have videos of photos showing the boat, crew, or the islands, or know someone who does, you've got the makings of a winning video! You can tell the story with titles, narration, illustration...be creative! You can include the above logo if you wish (click for a higher res version).

HOW TO ENTER

First you'll need to register with YouTube.com to open your account. Upload your video clips taken at any of our dive destinations (SOCORRO, GUADALUPE, or SEA OF CORTEZ. Be sure to include the name SOLMAR V and the name of the destination in the video title and somewhere in the description. Send us the Public URL of the movie (for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4FmcicbA5U) along with your name and email address using this email address. We will add links to all the entries on this page as we receive them. The public will vote on their favorites.

The author of the winning video will
win a FREE TRIP aboard to Solmar V to the Socorro Islands
One prize will be awarded

CONTEST RULES - PLEASE READ

• This contest runs through 2008. The one video clip with the highest YouTube ratings by Dec. 31, 2008 will be the winner. This year we will not judge on the number of stars your video receives, but on 1) how many links you have to your video and 2) how many people have viewed your video. We will also consider the number of times a video clip is favored, honored, and the number of comments. The more websites that link to your video clip and the longer your video clip is online, the more potential ratings you will receive. SO ENTER EARLY!
• It is not necessary to have been aboard the Solmar V when your video was shot or pictures were taken. If you were on another boat, you can still enter. It would be a very good idea not to include pictures of the other boat in your video.
• Your video must be uploaded after April 15, 2008. Videos uploaded before this date are not eligible.
• You must include the name SOLMAR V and the name of the destination in the video title so it can be found in a search on YouTube. A good description and the addition of keywords will also help.
• You must respect copyright. If you add music you must have permission to use it or use royalty free or stock audio. The video in your entry must be your own creation but you may use other people's video clips or photos (preferrably historic) provided you have permission, and you give them photo credit.
• You may enter up to three video clips, but each clip must be at least two minutes long to qualify for this contest. Try to keep it under five minutes.
• Still image slide shows are also eligible.
• Each YouTube.com registered account is allowed to vote only once per movie.
• You are responsible for all technical aspects of the production and uploading of the video clips. Don't ask us for help.

NOT A VIDEOGRAPHER?

No problem! You can create a YouTube.com movie using stills in a slide show and still quality for this prize. Here is an example (this is a demo and is not included in this competition). You may also use animation or illustration! So you can win, even if you've never been there. This contest is about being creative enough to win the hearts of the voting public!

YouTube.com VIDEO SETTINGS:

Broadcast:
Public: Share your video with the world! (Recommended)
Allow Comments: Your choice
Allow Video Responses: Your choice
Allow Ratings: Yes: Allow people to rate your video.
Allow External Sites to Embed This Video: Enabled: External sites may embed and play this video.

We reserve the right to refuse an entry if it is obscene, defamatory, or in poor taste. A video will be disqualified if rankings are found to be electronically manipulated. You are not officially entered until you have received confirmation from us that we have received your link. Winners will be contacted by phone and/or email. Winning entries will be posted here. Winner agrees to grant Solmar V the right to use the winning video for the promotion of Solmar V.