Call for Vidding Volunteers - Vividcon '15 Auction!
Hello, vidders! Or anyone who'd like to spread the word to vidders they know!
Vividcon is looking for vidders willing to offer their services in this year's VVC Vid Auction Fundraiser!
WHY?:
VividCon is a fun and invigorating con about vidmaking and vidwatching, but it has a small membership and high tech costs. Fundraising that will keep membership fees under control is important -- especially when it results in more vids for everyone to enjoy!
HOW?:
A vidder offers to make a vid to order, with any appropriate conditions -- the fandoms they'll work in, how the song will be chosen (as long as both parties are happy with the final choice), preferred styles of music, how much input the bidder can have on clip choices, etc. -- and then we hold an online auction, with the proceeds to go to the con.
It's a fun way to raise money for the con, and also it gives non-vidders a chance to participate in the making of a vid. Who hasn't wanted to draft a willing vidder into their fandom, or get a chance to bring someone else's dream vid to life?
WHO?:
The auction is open to anyone, con members and non-members alike. We usually end up with a slate of 4-6 vidders. Bidders can be solo individuals, or groups who've pooled their money together. (So if you're thinking, how could I win an auction if I only have 5 spare bucks?, grab some friends with their own 5 spare bucks and presto you have a bidding cabal!)
WHEN?:
Auction vids will be due by Friday, June 19th.
The auction itself will open on Saturday, March 14 and end at 11:59pm US Eastern time on Saturday, March 21 This gives vidders almost three months to complete their vids. If for any reason a vid doesn't get done, we will of course refund the money to the bidder in full, and then it's up to the vidder whether they eventually finish the vid or not.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER?
We'll be showing the auction vids at the con, most likely after the challenge vids are shown. The vidders and their winning bidders will each get one DVD copy of all the auction vids. The bidders also get a credit in the vid titles (vidder's technology permitting) and in the program book, along with our gratitude for contributing to the con. ♥
WHAT DO I DO?:
If you're a vidder who wants to participate, and you're confident you could make a vid for your recipient between the end of March and June 19th, would you please send an email to dorinda at thechicagoloop dot net sometime before the end of Friday, March 6?
Please include details about your conditions: available fandoms, music choice, things you're flexible about, things you won't do, needs & preferences, etc., as well as a link to your online site/journal/tumblr, if you have one, and your vids online if any.
And please feel free to pass along links to this announcement! We'd love to hear from anyone and everyone! \o/
Vividcon is looking for vidders willing to offer their services in this year's VVC Vid Auction Fundraiser!
WHY?:
VividCon is a fun and invigorating con about vidmaking and vidwatching, but it has a small membership and high tech costs. Fundraising that will keep membership fees under control is important -- especially when it results in more vids for everyone to enjoy!
HOW?:
A vidder offers to make a vid to order, with any appropriate conditions -- the fandoms they'll work in, how the song will be chosen (as long as both parties are happy with the final choice), preferred styles of music, how much input the bidder can have on clip choices, etc. -- and then we hold an online auction, with the proceeds to go to the con.
It's a fun way to raise money for the con, and also it gives non-vidders a chance to participate in the making of a vid. Who hasn't wanted to draft a willing vidder into their fandom, or get a chance to bring someone else's dream vid to life?
WHO?:
The auction is open to anyone, con members and non-members alike. We usually end up with a slate of 4-6 vidders. Bidders can be solo individuals, or groups who've pooled their money together. (So if you're thinking, how could I win an auction if I only have 5 spare bucks?, grab some friends with their own 5 spare bucks and presto you have a bidding cabal!)
WHEN?:
Auction vids will be due by Friday, June 19th.
The auction itself will open on Saturday, March 14 and end at 11:59pm US Eastern time on Saturday, March 21 This gives vidders almost three months to complete their vids. If for any reason a vid doesn't get done, we will of course refund the money to the bidder in full, and then it's up to the vidder whether they eventually finish the vid or not.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER?
We'll be showing the auction vids at the con, most likely after the challenge vids are shown. The vidders and their winning bidders will each get one DVD copy of all the auction vids. The bidders also get a credit in the vid titles (vidder's technology permitting) and in the program book, along with our gratitude for contributing to the con. ♥
WHAT DO I DO?:
If you're a vidder who wants to participate, and you're confident you could make a vid for your recipient between the end of March and June 19th, would you please send an email to dorinda at thechicagoloop dot net sometime before the end of Friday, March 6?
Please include details about your conditions: available fandoms, music choice, things you're flexible about, things you won't do, needs & preferences, etc., as well as a link to your online site/journal/tumblr, if you have one, and your vids online if any.
And please feel free to pass along links to this announcement! We'd love to hear from anyone and everyone! \o/