da Vinci Systems today announced that it is now accepting entries for the second-annual Master Colorist Awards competition. The contest will judge work in four distinct categories: TV and long-form, theatrical release, commercials, and music videos. All entries must be received by Feb. 28. The 2005 Master Colorist Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 19, at 5 p.m. at da Vinci's booth, C6207, at NAB2005 in Las Vegas .

"The Master Colorist Awards are designed to showcase the artistry and expertise of the creative talent in the industry today," said da Vinci Systems VP of Marketing and Product Management Bill Robertson. "The top facilities in the world are using da Vinci tools on some of the most high-profile and cutting-edge projects today, and we are very proud of that. The Master Colorist Awards is a forum intended to recognize the creativity that is happening behind the scenes and bring it to the forefront at NAB2005."

To be eligible for the competition, each submission must demonstrate work that utilized a da Vinci Systems product. Each entry should be no longer than two minutes and must consist of work performed on a single spot, episode, film, or music video completed within the past year. Colorists are permitted to submit one entry in each of the four categories or up to three entries in the same category in NTSC or PAL Digital BetaCam or DVD format.

To review the complete rules and eligibility requirements, obtain a copy of the official entry form, or participate in the competition or judging panel, interested parties should visit the da Vinci Web site at www.davsys.com/mca.htm.

Entries will be judged by an international panel of industry experts, including leading colorists, directors of photography , journalists, and professionals from today's front-running advertising and creative agencies. Winners from last year's competition are also invited to take part in the judging.

"The Master Colorist Awards were well received in the industry last year," added Robertson. "We're looking forward to making the program an even greater success in 2005."

fonte:digitalproducer.com