Judging Criteria

Images

• Aesthetics (50%)
  How is the layout and presentation of the images? Are the images able to capture the audience's attention?
• Scientific Originality (25%)
  Is the novelty and originality of the research image clearly described or displayed?
• Caption Clarity (25%)
  Are the captions able to explain the image clearly?

Videos

• Aesthetics (50%)
  Is there a clear narrative or display of the scientific content? Are layouts, timing, and presentation of videos able to capture attention throughout the runtime?
• Scientific Originality (25%)
  Is the novelty and originality of the research images clearly described or displayed?
• Caption Clarity (25%)
  Are the videos running smoothly/clearly and within the specified timing? Are transitions appropriate?

The winner of each catergory will be determined by the selection of the judges and the results of the voting by the attendees through the Meeting Web App.

Submission Guidelines

To participate in the contest, entrants must following the following guidelines:

Guidelines for Image Entries

• Image and video entries must not duplicate one another.
• Images should contain high-resolution photographs and/or graphics along with brief explanatory text, and names and affiliations of all authors.
• Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF format.
• Maximum file size accepted is 100 MB.
• For the meeting, bring a hardcopy that is no larger than 2 ft in width and 3 ft in height. This is a smaller size (about half size) than the posters in the Poster Session. The 2-ft horizontal limit is very important, as this is required to fit two posters on a single display board.
• The authors of the winning image entry, chosen by judges and popular vote at the conference, will be invited to have their image on the cover of an issue of the Rheology Bulletin.

Guidelines for Video Entries

• Videos should be made in MP4 format using common codecs with a recommended resolution of 1920 x 1080.
• Maximum length of 2min 30sec. Longer entries will be truncated at the maximum length.
• The video must use a dark blue [Hex #1f295d; RGB(31,41,93); HSL(230,50%,24%)] title screen with white text stating the video title, contributor names, and affiliations.

   
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• No audio will be accepted with the videos.
• Maximum file size accepted is 250 MB.

Guidelines for Uploads

• To access the upload sites, you will need the paper ID and password from your abstract submission.
• Upon completion of the upload, the web browser will display the date and time of your upload.
• The status of the upload can also be checked by re-entering the upload site.

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Past Winners

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Past Winners