In the movie "Castaway" (2000, DreamWorks SKG), Tom Hanks character, Chuck Noland, was deserted on a tropical island. His only friend was a deflated volleyball he called, "Wilson." Wilson helped keep Noland company while he survived off the land. Well, American DJ wants to know 3 things if you were stranded on a deserted island (assuming that for some miraculous reason there is electricity somewhere on the island -this is a fantasy contest, after all!); (1) What American DJ lighting product or piece of American Audio gear would you want with you? (2) What song or album would you want to hear? (3) What one person would you hope was on the island with you and why?
The aim of this contest is to get DJs to share their ideas of what would make them feel at home if they were stranded on a deserted island in a short (3 minute or less) video.
Entering is simple: just submit a video of no longer than 3 minutes in length, sharing what American DJ or American Audio product you would bring with you to a deserted island and why. We also want to know what song/album you would have with you, and what one person would be there with you. You do not have to purchase that product to participate in this contest.
So go ahead, let your imagination run wild, and share your story. Maybe your answers would be such that you can have a fun party on the island, or maybe who and what you bring will help you get off the island. Its yours to decide!
How The Contest Works:Contestants are invited to submit videos about what American DJ lighting or American Audio product they would want with them on a deserted island. Plus, what song/album, and which one person they would want with them. The videos, which must be 3 minutes or shorter in length, should tell the story of why they would have these three things with them on a deserted island.
The videos can include lighting, music and sound/visual props. All material must be in good taste. Videos with lewd or offensive material will be immediately disqualified. Videos can be up to 3 minutes in length and must represent original work by the contestant. By submitting the video, contestant warrants that the work is original and violates no copyright laws. The contestant also agrees to hold American DJ, American Audio and their agents harmless against any and all claims that may arise from the creation and distribution of contest videos.
Videos must be submitted as YouTube Video responses to Brian S. Redds "AMERICAN DJ STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND" Contest video on his YouTube channel.
How To Enter The Contest:DJs can enter the contest through Brian Redds You Tube channel. Submissions must be made as YouTube video responses to Brian S. Redd "AMERICAN DJ STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND" Contest video.
When The Contest Runs:Now through April 30, 2011
The Prizes:Grand Prize (Random Drawing) -- The Grand Prize winner will be a random drawing of all video entries. Each video will get one entry towards the drawing. So, enter as often as you like for a better chance to win! The Grand Prize winner will receive four (4) American DJ - DJ SPOT LED Moving Heads, one (1) American DJ UC3 Controller, three (3) 25 foot DMX Cables from Accu Cable, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points**.
Second Prize (Brian S. Redds Choice) -- Second Prize will be Brian S. Redds favorite video from the competition. The Second Prize winner will receive four (4) American DJ Flat Par TRI7s, four (4) 25 foot DMX Cables from Accu Cable and one (1) American DJ RGB 3C Controller, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points**.
Third Prize (American DJs Choice) -- Third Prize will be American DJs favorite video from the competition. The Third Prize winner will receive Two (2) American DJ Jelly Jewel lighting effects, two (2) American DJ Micro Gobo lasers, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points**.
Fourth Prize (Viewers Choice) -- Fourth Prize will be the Viewers Choice. Viewers can vote one time for their favorite video. Viewers are to cast their vote in the comments section of the Brian S. Redd "AMERICAN DJ STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND" Contest video. This is a great opportunity to market yourself to friends, relatives and clients to comment about your video. Fifth Prize will receive one (1) American DJ Jellydome lighting effect, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points**.
Fifth Prize (Most Views) -- Fifth Prize will be awarded to the video with the most views. So, go out there and marketing your video to friends, family and clients, on You Tube, Facebook, e-mail etc. The Fourth Prize will receive One (1) American DJ Micro Galaxian laser effect, plus 200 American DJ Advantage points**.
**If the American DJ Advantage Rewards Program is not available in your country we will send you (1) American Audio HP700 professional headphones in the place of the 200 American DJ Advantage points.
Here are the Official Rules of the ""AMERICAN DJ STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND" Contest
Eligibility -- The contest is open to anyone in the world. Contestants must have a YouTube account to enter the video contest. Employees of the American DJ Group, its affiliates and agencies and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the contest. No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. Enter as many times as you wish with a different story.
Description - The contest requires contestants to submit a video up to 3 minutes in length in which they describe how and why their equipment got its name.
Exclusions - Lewd, vulgar and offensive content are not permitted in the videos. The inclusions of such content either in the form of images, words, gestures or actions will immediately exclude the video from consideration.
Judgment Criteria - Videos will be judged based on originality, creativity, visual quality, personal presentation and accuracy of content. Entries will be judged by a panel of three judges selected by American DJ. The decisions of the panel are final.
How To Enter - Contestants must enter through Brian Redds YouTube Channel. To enter contestants must submit a "video response" to Brian Redds "AMERICAN DJ STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND" Contest video.
Liability - Contestants agree to hold American DJ, its employees, its agencies and their employees harmless from any and all liabilities that result from entering this contest. Contestants further warrant that all material submitted is original with them and violates no copyright laws. By entering this contest, contestants agree to have their videos used on American DJs web site, You Tube Channel, Facebook page and ADJ NewsWave e-mail newsletter.
Contest Period -- The contest runs now through April 30, 2011. Entries received after 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time on Saturday April 30, 2011 will not be considered. Winners will be announced on Brian Redds You Tube Channel on May 6, 2011, and contacted via Private Message on You Tube for their shipping address.
