CONfabulation is a multi-fandom convention, and our Vid Show is a blend of everything that makes that great.
Hooked on a brand new fandom?
Convert new followers to your obsession!
Already formulating your mega crossover vid?
Can’t wait to see it!
Haven’t yet come to terms with your favorite show ending?
Bring it back to life and relive the awesomeness!
Vidders: We’re ready for you to show us what you’ve got! Working on something new? We love premieres! Finished up something this year that made you proud? Send it in!
Vidding Fans / Friends of Vidders: You know some amazingly talented folks, and we’d love to include their work in the show even if (sadface) they won’t be able to attend the Con. So please give your vidding friends a poke to get those juices flowing and send them to this post! And, if there’s a vid or two that really gave you feels, send us a link and/or ask the vidder to get in touch with us about submitting it for the show!
Follow the submission guidelines carefully so that your vids are in a format that we can play with. If the technology isn’t quite what’s expected and the software we are using won’t convert your files, we’ll have to leave them off the show DVD and that would make everyone sad. So please, follow the instructions as best you can.
We have a generic email address for things related to the vid portion of the Con. If you have any questions, please send your email to: vidshow@confabcon.com.
CONfabulation Vid Submission Deadline
All vids must be received by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, September 16th, 2018. We wish we could offer more time, but we really won’t be able to accept anything later than that.
The deadline is the same whether you are uploading your files or sending your vid in by mail.
FAQ:
Each vidder may submit up to 3 vids. Please note: This does NOT guarantee that your vids will all be shown. Barring an overwhelming number of submissions or insurmountable technical difficulties, we will show at least the first priority vid for all submitting vidders.
Also note: submissions are counted by submitting vidder, NOT by collaboration team. Any one member of a team can choose to submit a collaboration vid, but they must then decide the relative priority of that vid vs. any other solo vids they want to submit. Please discuss with your collaborators who will submit which vid.
Are het/slash/incest vids welcome in the show? What about vids that use outside or photomanipulated footage?
The short version is, all genres of vids are allowed. The Con Comm doesn’t discriminate when it comes to the content of vids except in the extremely unlikely event that a vid is so controversial, it presents liability issues.
Can I submit vids that have been shown elsewhere, or that I’ve distributed online?
Yes, but priority will be given to those vids that have never been shown at a con or distributed online. We want to encourage vidders to debut their vids at CONfabulation, to create the freshest and most exciting Vid Show possible. That said, if you have something you absolutely LOVED and posted earlier this year, please feel free to send it in. We’ll try to include it if we can.
How will the vids be shown?
The show will be compiled onto a DVD, and played back on a large screen at the Con.
What does Aspect Ratio (16:9 or 4:3) mean?
Aspect ratio refers to the size of the picture. Older TV shows that were shot in standard definition are a square picture and are considered 4:3 or full screen. Newer TV shows and movies that are shot in high definition are a rectangular picture and are considered 16:9 or widescreen/letterbox.
VID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
1) A second or two of extra black space at the beginning and/or end of your vid is acceptable, but don’t add too much. We won’t be trimming or changing your vid in any way other than file conversion.
2) Please do not watermark or imprint your name throughout the rendering. It’s a bit distracting, and we’d prefer that everyone focus attention on your beautiful work.
3) BUT… don’t forget to include your name and vid title at the start or end!. We want to make sure you get all the credit for your glorious efforts.
4) Accepted formats: a single audio/video file in “.avi”, “.mp4”, or “.wmv”. If your video is in another format, please try to convert it, or email us first to see if we can process your video type.
If you prefer to split the file in the format of a MPEG-2 video file plus a separate audio file, please contact vidshow@confabcon.com for instructions.
5) Specs for accepted formats:
AVI, MP4, or WMV audio/video file: preferred 720×480 (full screen) or 720×404 (widescreen) resolution, NTSC format, encoded at 5500-6500 kpbs bit rate*
MPEG-2 video file: MPEG-2 video, 720×480 (full screen) or 720×404 (widescreen) resolution, NTSC format, encoded at 5500-6500 kpbs bit rate*, with an “m2v” suffix.
*IMPORTANT: Do NOT encode your vid at a higher bit rate. If you do, you increase the file size without noticeably improving video quality and increase the likelihood of jerky playback. No one wants jerky playback.
Audio file: WAV or AIFF format (48 kHz). Please do NOT use AC-3 or mp3.
AVI or QuickTime MOV file (if need be): 29.97 frames per second, 720×480 (or 720×404) resolution, highest quality.
DIVX file (if need be): 29.97 frames per second, 720×480 (or 720×404) resolution, high bit rate.
6) Please name each file as follows:
vidpriority_yourname_songtitle.{wav, m2v, avi, mp4, etc.}
Delete any spaces, apostrophes, special characters, etc.
Example: the video track for the first-priority vid submitted by vidder Super-Amazing Vidder!! to the song I’m A Little Teapot would be named:
1_superamazingvidder_imalittleteapot.m2v
Please use the submitting vidder’s name, NOT the name of the vidding group or collaboration.
If you have your own server space available, or can borrow some from a friend, please upload your vid files there. If not, please upload to a free file host such as Sendspace, MediaFire, ADrive, Dropbox.
6a) Next, please E-mail us at vidshow@confabcon.com with the following information:
E-mail Subject line: CONfabulation Vid Submission
Vidder’s name(s):
Are you attending the con?
Title of vid:
Musical Artist:
Title of the song (if different):
Fandom(s):
Pairing(s) (if any):
Trigger Warning(s) (if any): (example: explicit nudity, self-harm, extreme violence, etc.)
Spoiler(s) (if any):
Priority of vid (from 1 to 3):
Time count (mm/ss):
Aspect Ratio (16:9 or 4:3): (If you don’t know what this means, please refer to the F.A.Q.’s)
Has the vid been shown elsewhere or distributed online and, if so, when and where? (LINK PLEASE)
Vid sent by upload or mail:
Link(s) to download:
After the Con, would you want your vid included in a Comm post linking to it as an available download?
If we were to offer a DVD compilation of the Con Vid Show in the future, would you want your vid included?
After the Con, do you grant permission for CONfabulation to host a direct download of your vid on our website?
Please include the same information for all vids submitted.
Once you’ve uploaded your files and sent this email, you’re done. You should receive a confirmation email letting you know we received your submission within a week ñ if you do not hear from us, please email Bryn directly at bryn@confabcon.com
6b) Submitting By Mail
We vastly prefer to receive vids through electronic means, as it makes things much easier for us. However, if you can’t upload your vids, please vidshow@confabcon.com for mailing instructions.
Questions about any other aspect of CONfab? Please email us!