MATAHUM NGA CEBU – The RCTV 7th Anniversary Photo Competition
This year, RCTV Channel 36 is proud to celebrate 7 years of local television. As we celebrate our 7th Anniversary, we would like to invite everybody to join our Photography Contest themed Matahum Nga Cebu. Here are the mechanics:
1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who will register during the prescribed registration period.
2. Official Entry forms are available at the RCTV office in Ginza Compound Banilad from Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 6 pm.
3. The registration fee is TWO HUNDRED (P200) per registrant. This covers one entry per category. An additional thirty pesos (P30) will be charged for every additional photo.
4. Photo Contest Categories:
- “Around Town” – Everything and anything about Cebu. From events (parties/concerts/sports/races) to buildings, places, bars, popular spots, etc.
- “Real Life” – Still life. Items and products that Cebu is known for.
- “Real People” – True blue Cebuano’s at work or at play. Capturing Cebuano people going about their daily business in their natural environment. Cebuano people who make a difference in their daily lives.
- “Food Trip!” – Real Authentic Cebuano food, or local Cebuano eateries.
- “Make My Trip” – Images of travel destinations (from popular to unexplored) within Cebu/Province.
- “Real Finds (Scenic Cebu)” – Captivating views of Cebu’s scenic beauty.
- “Ciudad sa Sugbu” – Images of Old Cebu still present in 2010. Preserved structures/roads/houses/stores which have lasted through the years and still exist.
*All official entries must include a caption, location and a brief description of the photo.
5. Deadline for entries will be on September 17, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the RCTV office. Winning entries of previous photo contests (local or abroad) submitted shall, upon written complaint/discovery and verification, be automatically disqualified.
6. Final entries shall be submitted as un-mounted 5″x7″ Photo Print without borders, with the category and photographer ID number indicated at the back of the photo. The corresponding RAW file and JPEG file (at least 4MB and higher) of the images will be submitted in CD format with the name of the photographer on the CD and envelope.
7. Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate information of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo entry.
8. Judging of the Photo contest will be on September 25, 2010.
9. Decision of the designated Board of Judges shall be final and un-appealable.
10. Awarding of Prizes to Winners will be on October 2, 2010.
11. Photos must be taken during the actual competition dates (August 15-September 17, 2010) and must be taken in Cebu.
12. Post production like exposure control (dodge and burn); Color saturation (control); creative cropping, conversion to black and white color toning (sepia, blue, selenium, etc.), as long as its done across the frame and not only in selected areas is acceptable. Composite pictures will be disqualified.
13. By joining this contest, winners/finalists agree that the royalty of the photographer shall not apply every time RCTV will use the photos and grants RCTV royalty-free, world-wide, exclusive license to display and reproduce the photo/s for promotional purposes. Ownership and rights to the winning entries shall belong to RCTV. The photographer may not use the photographs or variation of that same composition for any other purpose except for his personal portfolio. Photographers will be given photo credits every time applicable.
14. Winners will be published in RCTV.
PRIZES:
Grand Prize (over-all best photo) – P10,000 plus trophy
2nd Prize (over-all best photo) – P5,000 plus trophy
3rd Prize (over-all best photo) - P3,000 plus trophy
Category winners:
Grand Winners – Trophy/plaque
Top 3 – Certificates
For more details, logon to www.rctv.com.ph
