THE COMPETITION METHOD

1) Get a group of friends and form a crew.

2) Download Entry Kit and register on line.

3) Choose an occupation you would like to make the subject of your entry. You can use the list provided to give you some ideas.

4) Log onto the myfuture website and research the occupation you have chosen to be the subject of your entry.

5) Take a look at The Crew production resources on DVD and the web site and start planning your shoot!!

ESSENTIALS - Your production needs to include:-

Describe what the occupation is. What does the employee actually do? Where does the employee work? What is it like, how about the conditions? What qualities do you need to be suited to this career?
How much do you earn? What courses do you need to do to take up this career? Any advice to a young person pursuing the career?

TECHNICAL STUFF

Selected entries into the competition will be chosen to go online on the myfuture website. Some will also be broadcast on national television through THE CREW program Mondays at 5.00 pm SBS Television.

To maintain optimum quality we suggest that entries be produced using digital cameras with clips submitted on DV tape or on DVD.

Also we suggest the use of a microphone plugged into the camera for optimum voice recording quality.

The new Competition DVD has useful hints on a variety of video production principles and techniques.

NEWS FLASH!! FREE MEDIA EDUCATION RESOURCE!!

Schools registering for the competition will receive a copy of 'VIDEO PRODUCTION: a classroom survival guide' on DVD free of charge.

These two DVDs along with the on line resources on this website make up a great resource package which will assist the effective implementation of the competition in a classroom. They are also highly valuable for implementing video based projects across a wide range of curriculum areas.

PRIZES

The competition has a prize pool worth $5000 including DV cameras and an editing computer.

PRIZE CATEGORIES

Best overall entry-Best school based entry-Best editing-Best private entry-Best comedy-Encouragement awards

IMPORTANT DATES

• Registration opens 1st April 2008
• Entries close 18th August 2008
• Winners chosen 1st September 2008
• Winners showcase 22nd September 2008

A word about copyright issues

It is important that all footage used is original. Entrants must have copyright clearance for any music that they use in their clip.

Copyright free music available!!

To assist with this issue we have placed a collection of royalty free sound files on this website. Entrants may download and use these pieces freely. (see 'SOUND FILES' button left)

For competition updates, production tips and careers stories be sure to watch 'The Crew' 5.00pm Mondays, SBS Television.