Producing film and video has become increasingly affordable, but creating high-quality, original stories is no less easier than it was before. If you wish to deliver professional results, you need to approach your work with confidence, in how you use the use technology, and in your knowledge of your craft. The Zoom In Awards celebrate YOU, YOUR WORK, and YOUR CRAFT. Designed to honor and celebrate the Future of Digital Production, the Awards shine a spotlight on the industry's hottest professional and student talent. The Zoom In Awards give entrants the opportunity to submit a reel, be seen by high-profile celebrity-judges, and then compete for cash and merchandise prizes, along with the recognition and exposure they deserve. This is your chance to step out of the studio and into the spotlight! Who should enter? Are you an emerging digital talent, a student or professional stretching the limits of creativity and technology in film, television, broadcast design, event videography, music video, short form film, music or video? If so, you are eligible (see rules/guidelines below) to submit to The Zoom In Awards. Categories Award winners will be selected in each of the following categories: - Student Digital Editing - Professional Digital Editing - Student Digital Cinematography - Professional Digital Cinematography - Student Digital Graphics & Effects - Professional Digital Graphics & Effects An exciting and historical moment 2005 marks a breakthrough for creatives. Professional-quality production technology has never been better designed, nor has it ever been more affordable. But while access to equipment is no longer a barrier, three difficult challenges remain. First, as creative technology evolves, it is increasingly difficult to master new software and keep skills current. Second, the industry is flooded with newcomers making jobs scarce, film festivals still more competitive and good wages hard to find. Thirdly, traditional one-on-one mentoring where apprentices learned from experienced veterans, is disappearing fast. The reality is, in today’s fragmented market, it is simply not possible to stay on top of all technology. Nor is it possible for all independent producers to get access to established industry professionals. That’s where Zoom In comes in. Enhance your skills, advance your career Magnet Media developed Zoom In to bring subscribers year-long access to established industry icons, in the form of original Industry Spotlights. We’ll take you to meet the masters of cinematography, editing, graphics & effects, sound design and DVD authoring- so that you can learn first-hand how professional film and television is created. Zoom In also provides Original Tutorials, to show you step-by-step how the coolest creative techniques are achieved using the latest digital gear. Zoom In adds essential visual vocabulary to your creative toolkit, so you have more to draw on when designing an original “look and feel” for your projects or clients. Whether you are just starting out, looking for inspiration, or elevating your work to a new professional level, Zoom In will provide fresh, original insights for you to learn and use. Don’t be left struggling on your own without the benefit of a personal instructor. Learn first-hand from the professionals how to make the kind of films and TV programs you most admire. Subscribe today and start receiving Zoom In- claim your place in the craft.

ABOUT THE ANNUAL ZOOM IN AWARDS Producing film and video has become increasingly affordable, but creating high-quality, original stories is no less easier than it was before. If you wish to deliver professional results, you need to approach your work with confidence, in how you use the use technology, and in your knowledge of your craft. The Zoom In Awards celebrate YOU, YOUR WORK, and YOUR CRAFT. Designed to honor and celebrate the Future of Digital Production, the Awards shine a spotlight on the industry's hottest professional and student talent. The Zoom In Awards give entrants the opportunity to submit a reel, be seen by high-profile celebrity-judges, and then compete for cash and merchandise prizes, along with the recognition and exposure they deserve. This is your chance to step out of the studio and into the spotlight! Who should enter? Are you an emerging digital talent, a student or professional stretching the limits of creativity and technology in film, television, broadcast design, event videography, music video, short form film, music or video? If so, you are eligible (see rules/guidelines below) to submit to The Zoom In Awards. Categories Award winners will be selected in each of the following categories: - Student Digital Editing - Professional Digital Editing - Student Digital Cinematography - Professional Digital Cinematography - Student Digital Graphics & Effects - Professional Digital Graphics & Effects An exciting and historical moment 2005 marks a breakthrough for creatives. Professional-quality production technology has never been better designed, nor has it ever been more affordable. But while access to equipment is no longer a barrier, three difficult challenges remain. First, as creative technology evolves, it is increasingly difficult to master new software and keep skills current. Second, the industry is flooded with newcomers making jobs scarce, film festivals still more competitive and good wages hard to find. Thirdly, traditional one-on-one mentoring where apprentices learned from experienced veterans, is disappearing fast. The reality is, in today’s fragmented market, it is simply not possible to stay on top of all technology. Nor is it possible for all independent producers to get access to established industry professionals. That’s where Zoom In comes in. Enhance your skills, advance your career Magnet Media developed Zoom In to bring subscribers year-long access to established industry icons, in the form of original Industry Spotlights. We’ll take you to meet the masters of cinematography, editing, graphics & effects, sound design and DVD authoring- so that you can learn first-hand how professional film and television is created. Zoom In also provides Original Tutorials, to show you step-by-step how the coolest creative techniques are achieved using the latest digital gear. Zoom In adds essential visual vocabulary to your creative toolkit, so you have more to draw on when designing an original “look and feel” for your projects or clients. Whether you are just starting out, looking for inspiration, or elevating your work to a new professional level, Zoom In will provide fresh, original insights for you to learn and use. Don’t be left struggling on your own without the benefit of a personal instructor. Learn first-hand from the professionals how to make the kind of films and TV programs you most admire. Subscribe today and start receiving Zoom In- claim your place in the craft.