Judging Criteria

Both audio and video entries will be judged on the following six-point scale:

• Historical Accuracy (20%)
• Content - Subject Matter (20%)
• Creativity (15%)
• Technical Aspects (15%)
• Clarity - Ability to Communicate Ideas (15%)
• Overall Impression (15%)

Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners of the podcast contest will be announced on March 25, with the results posted on the Old State House Museum's website, Facebook page and MySpace page.

Contest Multimedia Tips

Plan your project before you begin. Write a script, find people to help you if necessary, choose a location, and then plan how to film or record. Whether you decide to make an audiocast or a short film, give yourself plenty of time to practice!

Whether you make a podcast (audio cast) or a short film, keep a couple of things in mind:

• Clear, distinct voices will help your project.
• Consider background noise and lighting when you choose a location.
• Use a tripod to hold your camera.
• Edit your product before you send it in.

Neither of these project mediums require a lot of expensive equipment.

Saving Your Work

The Old State House Museum will accept the following file formats for Digital Shorts entries:

• Video webcasts must be 10 minutes or less and in MP4, WMV or MOV format.
• Audio webcasts must be 10 minutes or less and in MP3 format.