In line with the International Contest the maximum time limit for any class is reduced from 10 minutes to 8 minutes. The maximum duration for the Reportage class is 4 minutes. Other time limits are unchanged.

The presentations (multimedia) class replaces Diaporama (tape-slide). Entries must use still images, which may be zoomed, scanned, faded, etc., and sound. Entries may also be created using computer software (e.g. PowerPoint) but should be submitted on video media (DVD or DV cassette). Computer files on data CDs will be accepted subject to the agreement of the organisers and only if suitable playback facilities are available.

Please check this information against the official rules and entry form before submitting your entries.

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Class		Max. time	Trophy
1	Speech and Drama	8 minutes	The 3M Cup
2	Documentary	8 minutes	The Philips Shield
3a	Music - live, acoustic	5 minutes	The BASF Shield
3b	Music - electronic, multi-track	5 minutes	The Revox Trophy
4	Reportage	4 minutes	The TDK Trophy
5	Technical Experiment	3 minutes
6	Sounds from Nature	2 minutes	The BBC Wildlife Trophy
7	Set Subject (see above)	8 minutes	Memorex Audio Challenge Cup
8	Other Audio Recordings	3 minutes
9	Video (free choice *)	8 minutes	Memorex Video Challenge Cup
Special Awards
Recording of the Year			The Sennheiser Golden Microphone
Most Humorous Recording			The Surtees Shield
Best entry from a disabled person			The Eric Jones Cup
Best entry from a school (made principally by pupils)			The Grundig Cup
Best entry from a Talking Newspaper, Tapes for the Handicapped or Hospital Broadcasting Organisation			The John Bradley Trophy
Best Entry for Radio			The Agfa-Gevaert Challenge Cup

The time limit includes any spoken introduction and/or credits.
* the set subject may also be used for video entries.

Formats (subject to Rules)

Audio:

• CD-R (preferred)
• DAT
• Mini Disc
• Open Reel - half or quarter track 3.75, 7.5 or 15 i.p.s.
• Compact Cassette - normal speed, type I or II, Dolby B or C or no n/r.

Video:

• DVD (preferred)
• Digital Video (DV cassette)
• VHS or S-VHS (not VHS-C)

Adjudication

A specialist judge is appointed for each class or group of similar classes. Up to three tapes from each class may be selected to go forward to the final judging. Additional tapes may go forward if they qualify for special awards or if there is a tie for third place.

The final judging is carried out by the available class judges and other invited judges. Entries are marked out of 100 for the idea, the realisation of the idea and for technical excellence. Video entries are marked out of 100 for the idea, sound quality and picture quality. The specialist judge's comments may be taken into account. The entries are then ranked by class and overall.

Awards

Trophies are awarded for Recording of the Year, Class Winners and Special Awards. Certificates are presented for these and for the second and third entries in each class if selected for the final.

In addition, if we are fortunate enough to have prizes donated by the industry, these are distributed to the winning entrants according to availability.