P3D The 3D Movie/Video International 1998

[Lawrence W Kaufman <kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

With all the talk recently about 3D videos and the two
month-to-go mark approaching...
Here is the current information on the next 3D Movie competition,
watch the SCSC website, http://home.earthlink.net/~campfire
for any updates. Help us get the word out!

THE SECOND EVER 3D (STEREOSCOPIC) MOVIE/VIDEO
COMPETITION a.k.a. The 3D Movie/Video International 1998
A Class I - International, PSA Exhibition Sponsored by the
Stereo Club of Southern California.

CALENDAR
Closing date for entries, May 30, 1998
Judging (commencing at 9:00 AM), June 6, 1998
Winner notification cards sent by June 20, 1998
Prizes, awards and catalog sent by August 6, 1998
Entries returned by August 6,1998

Conditions of Entry
ELIGIBILITY: Films must be produced by the entrant.Only one entry
per format per entrant. Films/videos that have been entered in the
1997 competition are not eligible for this years competition.

FORMATS: We are equipped to project 16mm Bolex/Elgeet,
Super 8 Elmo/Powell, Pulfrich, anagylphs, S-VHS (NTSC) or
VHS (NTSC) alternate-field video (standard play speed).
Please write or call about other formats.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Submissions will be judged on image quality
within the limitations of the format, creativity, 3D effect, editing
and story. Pre-screening will be allowed (10 minute rule).

LIABILITY: All possible care will be exercised in the handling of
entries, but no responsibilty is assumed for loss or damage of entries
during judging or transit. It is recommended that entries be insured
during shipping. Submissions of entries will imply acceptance of all
conditions.

PRIZES: The Second Ever 3D Movie/Video Competition is PSA
recognized. The PSA Gold Medal will be awarded to the best of show,
the PSA Silver and Bronze medals will go to the 2nd and 3rd place,
respectively. In addition, just as last year, prizes are being
donated by: VRex Inc, 3D TV Corporation, NuVision Technologies,
StereoGraphics Corp, Reel 3-D Enterprises, Ray 3D Zone,
MegageM Digital Media and Lawrence Kaufman.

FEES and MAILING
U.S.A.: $10.00 U.S. (no entry return) or $15.00 U.S. for surface mail
return. All others: $15.00 U.S. (no entry return) or $25.00 U.S. for
entry return. Make checks payable to: Stereo Club of Southern California

Send films/videos with fee and application form to:
SCSC 3D Movie/Video Division
2601 Longley Way
Arcadia, CA 91006 USA
(626)821-8357
(626)574-3812 FAX
E-mail, John Hart at mailto:MOVIES3D@xxxxxxx
or Lawrence Kaufman at mailto:kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Website:http://home.earthlink.net/~campfire

JUDGES
The SCSC-3D Movie/Video division is honored to have as judges
for this one-of-a-kind event:

STEPHEN HINES, (Glendale, CA) a former Eastman Kodak
researcher, Mr. Hines has developed 3D movie cameras for
Disney Studios. Since founding HinesLab in 1984, he has designed
and developed specialized 3D equipment such as the StereoCam(TM)
and autostereo (3D without glasses) video displays.

BILL WARREN (Los Angeles, CA) is the author of "Keep Watching
the Skies", which has been called "the most authoritative work on
the fantasy cinema." and "Set Visits: Interviews with 32 Horror and
Science Fiction Filmmakers", Mr.Warren is a contributing editor of
"Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide". He has written and
contributed to numerous science fiction magazines and books. He was
the Hollywood correspondent for the French television series "Fantasy"
and was the "sysop" on GEnie, the commercial computer service.

JOHN A. RUPKALVIS, (Burbank, CA) whose company StereoScope
International developed the StereoScope(R) lenses and optical system
in 1972. His system has been used in numerous 3D motion pictures and
he has served as Stereoscopic Consultant on numerous films, including
Metalstom: The Destruction of Jared-Syn (1983), Terminator 2 3-D
(1996) and The Creeps (1997). Mr. Rupkalvis has been a member
of The Stereo Club of Southern California since 1982.

FLICKER-FREE PROJECTION
SCSC, again this year, is excited that VRex has volunteered the
use of their 3D projection equipment for the competition. Their
projector is the most brilliant choice in 3D projection when you
need super-high brightness for wide screen presentations. The
VR-2020 will make it possible to show the 3D video entries using
regular polarized 3D glasses...so bring your favorite pair (or
purchase one of ours) to enjoy this day of stereoscopic discoveries.

Send films/videos with entry fee and application form to:
3D Movie/Video Competition; 2601 Longley Way; Arcadia, CA 91006

ENTRY FORM
The entry form can be printed from the SCSC website:
http://home.earthlink.net/~campfire





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