The Heart of the Earth – "Hear the Ocean" Sustainable Audio-Visual Communication Plan
Covering 71% of the Earth's surface, the ocean is aptly nicknamed "the Heart of the Earth." It is not only the source of life for humanity but also a powerful force for new, efficient, and environmentally friendly productive forces.
Amidst the backdrop of global climate change and deteriorating ecological environments, the protection of marine ecosystems has become a focal point of concern for governments and communities worldwide.
Against this backdrop, Mingyang and Design Innovation Institute Shanghai will jointly launch "the Heart of the Earth" - "Hear the Ocean" Sustainable Audio-Visual Communication Plan at the World Design Cities Conference 2024. This initiative deeply calls for public attention to marine ecological protection, aiming to convey the importance of protecting marine ecosystems by pooling the wisdom and creativity of all sectors of society.
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Event Schedule:
- Submission Period: until October 18, 2024
- Review Period: October 24-25, 2024
- Music Composition and Production: Early November 2024
- Final Piece Announcement: Mid-November 2024
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Call for Submissions:
- Participants: Individuals concerned with marine environmental protection, environmental enthusiasts, audio-visual media workers, and enthusiasts, etc.
- Submission Theme: Submissions should closely align with the theme "Hear the Ocean," featuring sounds from the sea collected and recorded by the submitter. This includes but is not limited to sounds of marine life, natural resources, and deep-sea artificial devices. Collected sounds can be paired with video footage related to marine themes.
- Final Piece Explanation: After the collection, audio-visual media experts will review the submissions and select the top 10-20 entries. Collaborating musicians will then create music based on these, producing a piece of music about the deep-sea lament to serve as the theme song for subsequent dissemination stages.
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Submission Requirements:
To ensure all entries are processed and displayed uniformly and efficiently, please submit your work in the following format:
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- Audio Works: It is recommended to use MP3 or WAV formats. Audio submissions should be clear, free of noise, clipping, or significant distortion. A minimum bitrate of 192kbps is suggested to ensure audio detail; the duration is suggested to be between 1 and 5 minutes, adjustable according to content.
- Video Works: Supported formats include MP4, MOV, and other mainstream video formats. The resolution should not be lower than 1080P (1920x1080 pixels), with a frame rate suggestion of 25fps or higher. The video should be stable, with rich colors and synchronized sound, and the duration should be controlled between 1 and 5 minutes, with extensions possible for special topics.
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Copyright Information:
- Original Content: All submissions must be original works recorded or filmed by the submitter, not publicly released on any platform, and not infringing on any third-party copyrights. Any plagiarism or infringement will result in disqualification and corresponding responsibilities. Innovation in content, form, and presentation that can attract attention and resonate with the audience is encouraged.
- Copyright Explanation: By submitting, you agree that the organizers have the non-commercial use rights to the work (including but not limited to display, promotion, editing, etc.), and the author retains the right to be credited and the full copyright of the work.
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Submission Information:
- Submission Format: "[Category] + Title of Work + Author's Name + Contact Information". For example: [Audio/Video] Whale's Voice + Name + Phone Number. Please compress and package the work files and your work descriptions to the following official designated email address;
- Deadline: Please ensure your submission is completed before the designated date of October 18, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Awards:
This call for submissions has a creation incentive award without graded awards, and based on the collection and final piece situation, selected works will receive a creation incentive award of $300 USD (all awards are pre-tax).
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Notes:
- There is no participation fee for this event.
- Contributors can be individuals or groups, with a maximum group size of 4 people; there is no limit to the number of submissions per individual or group.
- The organizing committee has the rights to re-create, publish, promote, and collect all entries.
- The organizing committee will select and evaluate the shortlisted works, adhering to the principle of calling for public attention to marine ecological protection. Subsequent stages of the event will be carried out, and an offline audio-visual exhibition will be held. Shortlisted works may participate in the exhibition in a multimedia re-presented form, with further notifications to be provided.
- Regardless of selection, all submissions will not be deleted or returned after the event, so please keep a copy of your work.
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Official Contact: [email protected]