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Get Ready People! We Are Going To Do It Again! Dust Those Cameras Off For Some Eye Candy! ;-)

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Tann Starr & Associates, Inc.

Lexington Ave, New York New York

The topic is EYE CANDY. I want lots and lots of hyper-local eye candy people. We are going to be doing our Club Chaos Winter Eye Candy Contest very shortly. I am waiting for permission to play by the same rules, with a few tweaks. Everything except the theme is in place. This post is your one and only spot to argue about what the upcoming Winter Eye Candy theme will be.

Pending rules awaiting approval:

It has got to be PG-13!!!! Don't make me come after you!!! I do not want to get in trouble with the AR staff. This is about showcasing Localism and your Outside Blog with hyper-local content. I want to see what you see during the Winter time.

You must post your contest submission(s) in the group "Outside Blogs" and one of the following 5 other groups: (D1) Diary of A Realtor (public); (D2) Dedicated Bloggers (public); (D3) Whacked (public); (D4) Square Pegs (public) and (D5) Club Chaos (by invitation only: current members).

You must post your contest submission(s) in Localism and the AR Outside Blog. Failing to do so disqualifies you. This is a very important point so I will say it again: FAILING TO DO SO DISQUALIFIES YOU... so please pay attention to the rules. Make a check list if you have to. Susan M doesn't like rules, so I will try and be very helpful in explaining them. I do not want to tick off the Mangigian (LOL). Post your questions for the pending contest here. I'm sure Sue and I will be having some very interesting discussions in the conversational thread. Lizette will probably be spanking me for writing television contest rules again... oh well. I have an expectation and I want to feed my eye candy addiction with your beautiful handiwork. :-)

The contest judges are prohibited from entering as panel members but may participate in other events they are not actively judging, including future CC Eye Candy contests. Note: 1. Every entry must be original content created by the participant. 2. Submissions must be titled and tagged to separate the contest entries. Meta Tags: Club Chaos DecECP12 (Photography Eye Candy) Club Chaos DecECV12 (Video Eye Candy). In addition, the photographs and video must have been created during the interim of Nov 15th 2008 - January 2, 2009.

We are looking for something relevant and fresh from your geographical location. You get to pick where you want to go hyper-local so if you are traveling for the holidays feel free to shoot video and take photographs from where ever you may be. I want to see what you see during the winter. The debate will probably be whether we leave it as a generic hyper-local effort of your choice or request that you cover your area landmarks. The theme needs to be decided before the 8th so we can get the official contest rules posted.

Failing to use the appropriate Meta Tags to identify your contest submissions will result in your contest points not being awarded. Failing to publish the appropriate AR-OB links in the comment section of THE UP-COMING OFFICIAL CONTEST POST will result in your creation not being reviewed and no points will be awarded.

Minimum Post Requirements: 100 words and 5 Photographs and/or 100 words and one 1.5 minute video. (It would be nice if you would act like you were writing for a feature, but 100 words will do. It isn't the quantity, it's the quality!)

Do not combine two entries on one post. Do not submit multiple videos on one post. Do not exceed 5 minutes with your video submission. Do not include music unless (a) you own the copyright or (b) have written permission from the rights owner to use their music (I will spot check if you do). Do not include any television or radio transmissions or visuals in the background of your videos. Do not trespass on any property to complete your project.

We are asking for the same point spread as the Autumn contest: 2000 points for 1st Place in Photography, 2000 points for 1st Place in Video. 1500 points for 2nd Place in Photography, 1500 points for 2nd Place in Video. 1000 points for 3rd Place in Photography, 1000 points for 3rd Place in Video. 500 points for 4th Place in Photography, 500 points for 4th Place in Video. Each contest entry: 200 points. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON 1/10/2009 (give or take a day - LOL).

I want to see your best efforts for this project. I have an expectation that each contest will improve. The photography was awesome the last go around. I wanted to scream because you guys were lacking in video submissions. I WANT MY FRIGGIN' VIDEO PEOPLE! SERIOUSLY! (LMAO)

Let the contest debate begin...

Update: Previous Contest Link, as requested:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/767823/Club-Chaos-Fall-Eye-Candy-Contest-for-Photography-and-Video-October-25th-November-15th-2008

 

Comments(55)

Erik Hitzelberger
RE/MAX Alliance - Louisville REALTOR-Luxury Homes - Louisville, KY
Louisville - Middletown Real Estate

C- Looking forward to it.  I promise you won't have to brow-beat me into submitting this time.

Dec 05, 2008 07:39 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Marianne, every contest is a new event. I would never discriminate against a past winner (LOL). I want them to work really really hard at trying to beat their last performance (LMAO). That's why we rotate the judges and put the rule in that as long as they are actively executing their roles in a contest they can not submit an entry. Alas, woe is me, for I will never get to submit (sigh). Oh well... I can live vicariously through you guys (ROTFL).

Sweetie, I do no want you to think that I am not taking your concerns seriously. When Melodious and I started working on creating this contest we realized that it had to be all about the eye candy and nothing but the eye candy.

Do you know why it took us so long to figure out who the winners where? It was because the entries were very impressive and a lot of behind the scenes debates were raging. The process of elimination was very difficult. There are a lot of points at stake and the best entries will be earning those points. Best is relative and in the eye of the beholder. Now that the eye candy contest is no longer a virgin event, people will be gearing up for round two a bit more prepared and determined to win it. No one knew what to expect. We still don't. You guys are supplying the original content. The only expectation that I have is that the candidates will act as if they are shooting for an AR feature and will give me their best shots. :-)

Dec 05, 2008 08:01 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

LOL @ Erik. That would be very helpful. :-D

Dec 05, 2008 08:26 AM
Conrad Unnerstall
Chapman Realty - Brunswick, GA
Associate Broker, Homes Brunswick Georgia 912-280-0088

Carolyn,

The rules were too extensive for me to read and absorb but I am sure my wife will have me out taking photos sometime soon.......

Dec 05, 2008 10:39 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Very cool. You and the Triple Julies will be anticipated. I love anticipation... :-)

Dec 05, 2008 10:41 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

I'm in there like swim wear!  Took my first San Antonio Winter pic today then went to picnik.com and added snow to it.  Just kidding.  :).  KM

 

Dec 05, 2008 12:41 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

LOL@ Conrad. Awesome! Looking forward to seeing what you and the Triple Julies cook up. I can't syop thinking about it. You've become a pleasant distraction (LOL). Seriously! :-)

Dec 05, 2008 01:55 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

LOL @ Kristin. Are you going to get the whole family in on the act? Can't wait to see your photography and video submissions. The cartoons in my head are having a very good day. ;-)

Dec 05, 2008 01:58 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Carolyn, I will do some searching and if I come up with something, I will post it. BTW, What if I purchase a song off iTunes or some other site...

~~ Michael

Dec 05, 2008 08:26 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Carolyn, Check this site out... incomptech.com  I was doing a search for fee or almost free Christmas Music. I did not see where there were any disclaimers other than a contribution of $5.00 and a credit line i.e. "Music: Artist" or the full title ""Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/".

What do you think?

~~ Michael     

Dec 05, 2008 09:19 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Sounds like a fun contest. I love the picture . Good luck .Happy Holidays.

Dec 05, 2008 09:39 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

I'm running out the door to an open house and will catch up on my serial commenting this afternoon. I was asked to support this group by Deb Maxwell which is very cool: http://activerain.com/groups/LocalHistory

I think this group could help us with the Spring Eye Candy contest. Landmarks and Local History will be the Spring theme. Go join the Maxwell gang. It will be a mandatory post for Localism and the OB in the next contest. :-)

Don Rogers, YOU ROCK. Thank you for the invite to Local History. :-) Deb, kudos and congrats to you new group. Looking forward to having lots of fun over there. I have a lot of historical shots. I just photographed Harlem (LOL).

Michael, I will look into them and get back to you. The Creative Commons sounds promising. I have to read their EULA. :-)

Gita, thank you and I do hope you will join us in the fun. Everyone is welcome to come play. Two chances to win because they are parallel contests operating at the same time. One entry for photography and one entry for video. :-)

Dec 06, 2008 12:32 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Hey girl! Love your NYC pics. I have been using them as my background wallpaper cause they are sooo beautiful and colorful and you! 

Dec 06, 2008 04:19 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Thank you, Lizette. I am so happy to hear you are enjoying them. My fave is Poppy Dinsey's shot of Tower Bridge. I fired off an e-mail asking her if I could download and paint it. It's my screen saver and I study it every day. I have a new gallery show in progress and lots of canvass that need finishing. At some point it will become too dangerous to jog during Winter so I've got to get my paint on (LOL).

Dec 06, 2008 09:45 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Michael, I am still checking out your link's Q&A: "Can I use this music in a Student Film? Commercial Film? Stage Production? Flash Animation? Instructional DVD? Relaxation CD? Slideshow? Yes. Anything and everything - as long as I get a credit. The only thing you cannot do is sublicense or relicense. (That means you cannot sell or redistribute these as a royalty-free collection.)" Looks very good. :-)

Dec 06, 2008 10:00 AM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

Hey C, thanks for your detailed response. I love the fun of these contests. I'm sorry you can't enter. I've got my camera in hand, and we're expecting a blizzard today. Tomorrow's photos will be fantastic! I look forward to the start.

Dec 08, 2008 04:53 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Marianne said SNOW!!!!! I love snow! Awesome! Can't wait to see 'em. Yes, indeedy! ;-)

Dec 08, 2008 05:42 AM
Marianne Snygg
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Monument, CO
ABR, ASP, GRI, SFR

Just a wee sample of today's work!

Dec 10, 2008 04:33 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Wow... very very cool. Thank you, Marianne. :-)

Dec 10, 2008 04:34 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Okay, I'm still waiting here... Got judges with nothing to do...

Jan 02, 2009 06:41 AM