Avid and Blastwave FX launch competition

15 March 2010

New York – Avid and HD sound effects publisher Blastwave FX have teamed up for a competition and giveaway with prize packages worth US$12,000. Participants need to submit a 30-45 second video that answers the question "What Role Do Sound Effects Play in Picture?"
Video entries will be judged on the following criteria: how well the soundtrack supports the video and/or vice versa, exemplification of role of sound for picture, structure and flow from beginning to end.
The grand prize winner will receive a turnkey A/V post package worth US$8,300 which includes Avid Media Composer 4, Mbox 2 & Pro Tools LE, SONOPEDIA HD Sound Effects Library, The Sound Effects Bible, and DV Toolkit 2.
Anyone who registers is automatically entered to win two basic post packages worth US$1,800 each. These two giveaway prizes include: Mbox 2 Mini & Pro Tools LE, .wavFX Mini sound effects library, 2X Blastwave FX Sound Effects Download Packs, The Sound Effects Bible, and DV Toolkit 2. All registrants will receive a Free Competition Download Pack containing 45 selected free sound effects from the Blastwave FX library and pre- and post-roll footage, which may be used in creating the video.
Deadline for entries is 20 April and the winner will be announced on 5 May. Award-winning judges include Skip Lievsay (No Country For Old Men), Jacob Ribicoff (Revolutionary Road) and Ric Viers (Blastwave FX and author of 'The Sound Effects Bible')
Details and entry form available at Blastwave FX and AVID competition and giveaway homepage http://www.blastwavefx.com/i66/Blastwave-FX-and-Avid-Competition-Register/information.html.