RuneScape Machinima Competition

RuneScape Machinima Competition is a competition organised by Jagex for RuneScape players to submit videos. Players are required to submit machinima videos to the YouTube channel managed by Jagex. Machinima refers to the use of real-time three-dimensional (3-D) graphics rendering engines to generate computer animation. The term also refers to works that incorporate this animation technique.

The competition was launched on 11 August 2009, and the closing date is 25 August 2009. Five finalists will be picked by Andrew Gower, Mark Gerhard, and the members of the Jagex Community Management team. These videos will then be featured in RuneScape's weekly polls for the player community to pick a favourite.

The player with the most number of votes will win an all-expenses-paid trip into the Jagex Games studio to meet with the Jagex staff, and receive signed Jagex merchandise. The remaining four runners-up will also win Jagex merchandise and free membership of RuneScape.

Rules
The rules of the competition are:
 * Original video
 * Be of duration of not more than two minutes
 * Must be "both entertaining and creative"
 * Created/taken within the RuneScape game
 * Must be submitted to the YouTube channel (not the Postbag from the Hedge or Players' Gallery emails)
 * Must contain the words "RuneScape Machinima Competition"
 * The player's RuneScape name must be clearly visible in the video
 * The "Video comments" in YouTube must be switched 'off'

Frequently asked questions
The following are some of the questions answered by Mod Hohbein:

Does this mean I have to come on my own?
 * We'd hate you to get lonely! So, if you win, we'll invite yourself and one other person to Jagex studio (all expenses paid). If you're under the age of 18 then of course this extra person will need to be a parent or guardian.

'''What if I'm under 18? Can I still enter the competition and visit Jagex if I win??'''
 * You must be over 13 to enter. As mentioned above, if you're under 18 then you must bring a parent/guardian with you.

Does this mean I can name Youtube videos on the forums now?
 * I’m afraid not. The forum rules haven’t changed and you still shouldn’t point anybody to specific videos on Youtube. This is because it’s very difficult for players to know what a video will contain until it’s too late, and we’d hate for people to be sent to videos containing rule breaking or cheating.

Is Tehnoobshow entering the competition?
 * No, Tehnoobshow has been helping us arrange the competition and created the awesome launch video you’ll see by visiting the RuneScape channel on Youtube. Don’t worry, though, he’ll be rewarded for helping us!

'''Can I make an RSMV? (RuneScape Music Video)'''
 * Your video must comply with the Youtube terms of service - as long as it does, then the video can be in any style you'd like.

How do I enter my video?
 * To quote from the rules video on the RuneScape channel:


 * Upload your video to Youtube and click the 'Compose' button
 * Attach your entry, put 'RuneScape Machinima Competition' in the subject box and then send it to RuneScape (www.youtube.com/runescape).

How many videos can I enter?
 * Please only enter one video per person

Can I use Youtube Annotations?
 * You can - but you must still include the words 'RuneScape Machinima Competition' and your RS account name in your video entry - this cannot be an annotation.