World, Meet Whirled

In the "World, Meet Whirled" video contest, entrants must create a 30 second video that introduces Whirled to the world. For more information, see the World, Meet Whirled contest announcement thread in Whirled.

I don't have fancy software or equipment for creating a video. Will I be at a disadvantage?
Nope! We will judge based upon merit. If you have great content and/or creative usage of in-Whirled art and sounds, you can still win. If you make a slideshow that is nicely put together, you will have an advantage over a sloppily made video.

Can you point me in the direction of some software I could use to make a video entry?
There are lots of different software packages out there that allow you to capture video or images from your screen and make them into movies, and many of them are free or at least have free demo versions. You might try Camtasia Studio's demo, CamStudio, iGrabIt (for Mac) for capture, and Windows Movie Maker or iMovie for editing. You can also use PowerPoint to create a slideshow movie--just remember to export your slideshow as a .mov file so that you can upload it to YouTube.

We do not officially recommend or discourage any particular software. Just use what suits you best!

I want to feature my friends in the video, is that okay?
That's absolutely fine!

Are there any content restrictions?
All entries must comply with Whirled's Terms of Service, the YouTube Terms of Use and YouTube's Guidelines.

May I submit multiple entries?
Yes, but please remember quality over quantity.

Can I keep changing my entry up until the deadline, when I've already posted it in Whirled and on YouTube?
Yes. Judging won't start until the entry deadline has passed.

Is it okay if my entry goes a little over 30 seconds?
Sorry, but the entry must be 30 seconds or less!

Will Three Rings be re-using these videos for external marketing purposes for Whirled?
Nah, we just want to have a fun video contest and give away some prizes.

Can I enter if I don't live in the U.S.A.?
Yes!

Can I enter if I'm under 13 years of age?
No, sorry. Whirled's Terms of Service states that players on Whirled must be 13 years of age or older.

Can a team of people submit an entry?
Sure, but keep in mind that only one person will be receiving the prize if you win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.

What are the judging criteria?
Entries will be judged based on the following:
 * overall creativity
 * best use of Whirled
 * best introduction/explanation of Whirled

If I win, how will I claim my prize?
Winners will be notified by Whirled mail and will be required to respond with a shipping address for their prize within ten (10) days of prize notification. If they do not respond within that timeframe, the prize will be forfeit without compensation.

Anything else I should know?
The "World, Meet Whirled" contest is intended for entertainment purposes only. Prizes will be awarded to a select few entries according to the criteria listed above. Three Rings will not be making any judgments regarding copyright ownership. All entries are to be posted at YouTube and should comply with YouTube's submissions policy.