Round II Guidelines - Hunt For India's Best Academic Project
All the contestants selected for Round II of the 'Hunt for India's Best Academic Project' Contest have to create a video presentation and upload it on YouTube.
NOTE: You may use any camera (including smartphone's camera or webcam) to record your videos. Make sure that youรขre using one of the following formats: .MOV , .MPEG4 , MP4 , .AVI, .WMV, .MPEGPS, .FLV, .3GPP, .WebM
1. Any one member or all members of the team one-by-one, may talk about the project in the video.
2. The length of the video should not exceed 10 minutes.
3. YouTube Video Title format: "CrazyEngineers:"
For Example: "CrazyEngineers: Hotel Management System"
4. YouTube Video Description format:
Brief Summary of your project with link to your project entry. (URL to be conveyed to participants via email)
Video Content Guidelines: {with timeline}
{0 - 1 Minutes}
1. Presentation opening
Every video should begin with the following statement -
"This video is recorded for "Hunt for India's Best Academic Project' contest organized by CrazyEngineers.com".
This statement should be followed by the team's introduction in the following format:
I am ________ [Full Name]
My Team Member's Names are ________ [All team member names] / This is my individual entry.
My/Our College's Name is ________ [Complete College Name, City, State]
My/Our Project's Title is _______ [Complete Project Title]
{1 - 8 Minutes}
2. Explain the underlying concepts, technologies used in your project and their significance.
Briefly talk about software/hardware, tools, technologies used and their relevance in the project.
3. Talk about the progress made by the team so far.
We would like to see the work done so far. If your project can be demonstrated, show the project in action. You can show code snippets, screenshots, photographs, statistics, etc. You may make use of direct screen capture tool, a PowerPoint/Keynote presentation or any other audio/visual aid to explain your project.
4. Real life use / implementation of the project.
What is the real life significance of your project? In which practical scenarios it can be useful? Explain it in brief. You may also talk about how your project is an improvement on available solutions.
5. Future scope of improvement.
Talk briefly about the limitations of your project and how it can be developed further in future.
{Last Two Minutes}
6. Give two strong reasons why this project should win the competition.
Explain quickly in just two points why this project deserves to win in this contest.
7. Conclude.
Conclude your presentation in not more 50 words.
Use of Language:
You can use English to explain your project, but if you are more comfortable with your native language, you can use it in the video and supplement the video with English subtitles.
How To Upload Your Video on YouTube?
Follow these simple steps:
How to submit your Round II entry?
1. Your first round entries are visible here: #-Link-Snipped-#
2. Once the video is live on YouTube, you can send its link (URL) to us via email at #-Link-Snipped-#
Judging Criteria:
Innovativeness, Overall Impact, Implementation, Practicality, Progress so far etc.
NOTE: There are NO extra points for video presentation or editing skills.
Also, only if found necessary a third round will be introduced to select the final winners.
Terms:
Questions, Clarifications, Doubts?
Your questions or doubts about the contest can be asked in replies below.
NOTE: You may use any camera (including smartphone's camera or webcam) to record your videos. Make sure that youรขre using one of the following formats: .MOV , .MPEG4 , MP4 , .AVI, .WMV, .MPEGPS, .FLV, .3GPP, .WebM
Deadline: 15th April, 2015.
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Video Format Guidelines:โ
1. Any one member or all members of the team one-by-one, may talk about the project in the video.
2. The length of the video should not exceed 10 minutes.
3. YouTube Video Title format: "CrazyEngineers:
For Example: "CrazyEngineers: Hotel Management System"
4. YouTube Video Description format:
Brief Summary of your project with link to your project entry. (URL to be conveyed to participants via email)
Video Content Guidelines: {with timeline}
{0 - 1 Minutes}
1. Presentation opening
Every video should begin with the following statement -
"This video is recorded for "Hunt for India's Best Academic Project' contest organized by CrazyEngineers.com".
This statement should be followed by the team's introduction in the following format:
I am ________ [Full Name]
My Team Member's Names are ________ [All team member names] / This is my individual entry.
My/Our College's Name is ________ [Complete College Name, City, State]
My/Our Project's Title is _______ [Complete Project Title]
{1 - 8 Minutes}
2. Explain the underlying concepts, technologies used in your project and their significance.
Briefly talk about software/hardware, tools, technologies used and their relevance in the project.
3. Talk about the progress made by the team so far.
We would like to see the work done so far. If your project can be demonstrated, show the project in action. You can show code snippets, screenshots, photographs, statistics, etc. You may make use of direct screen capture tool, a PowerPoint/Keynote presentation or any other audio/visual aid to explain your project.
4. Real life use / implementation of the project.
What is the real life significance of your project? In which practical scenarios it can be useful? Explain it in brief. You may also talk about how your project is an improvement on available solutions.
5. Future scope of improvement.
Talk briefly about the limitations of your project and how it can be developed further in future.
{Last Two Minutes}
6. Give two strong reasons why this project should win the competition.
Explain quickly in just two points why this project deserves to win in this contest.
7. Conclude.
Conclude your presentation in not more 50 words.
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Use of Language:
You can use English to explain your project, but if you are more comfortable with your native language, you can use it in the video and supplement the video with English subtitles.
How To Upload Your Video on YouTube?
Follow these simple steps:
- Sign into YouTube. ( #-Link-Snipped-# )
- Click the Upload button at the top of the page. ( #-Link-Snipped-# )
- Select the video you'd like to upload from your computer.
- Click Publish to finish uploading a public video to YouTube.
How to submit your Round II entry?
1. Your first round entries are visible here: #-Link-Snipped-#
2. Once the video is live on YouTube, you can send its link (URL) to us via email at #-Link-Snipped-#
Deadline: 15th April, 2015.โ
Judging Criteria:
Innovativeness, Overall Impact, Implementation, Practicality, Progress so far etc.
NOTE: There are NO extra points for video presentation or editing skills.
Also, only if found necessary a third round will be introduced to select the final winners.
Terms:
- CrazyEngineers will communicate directly with participant: individual or the group-representative in case of group entries.
- CrazyEngineers is not responsible for disputes among team members about entries.
- CrazyEngineers officials reserve the right to disqualify any project without providing reasons.
- By taking part in the contest, you agree to follow all the rules and regulations of the contest.
Questions, Clarifications, Doubts?
Your questions or doubts about the contest can be asked in replies below.
Replies
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S.K.Vaisnavi DeviIs there any reason for uploading video in the youtube.. ??
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Ankita Katdare
That's the easiest way to share video on CE without hassle.S.K.Vaisnavi DeviIs there any reason for uploading video in the youtube.. ?? -
S.K.Vaisnavi DeviI wish to explain my project in tamil provided with English subtitles..... may i proceed that.. ?? Is that acceptable mam.. humbly i request you to clarify this mam.. if there is any problem point out that.
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Ankita Katdare
Sure. As mentioned in the Round II Guidelines above:S.K.Vaisnavi DeviI wish to explain my project in tamil provided with English subtitles..... may i proceed that.. ?? Is that acceptable mam.. humbly i request you to clarify this mam.. if there is any problem point out that.
Use of Language:
This is acceptable.
You can use English to explain your project, but if you are more comfortable with your native language, you can use it in the video and supplement the video with English subtitles. -
Priyam GuptaI just got informed that i am selected for round 2 and the deadline for the YouTube link is till today. So how can I upload and send you the link in so less time?
Are you going to extend it? -
Priyam Gupta
Okay sorry I thought last date to be 15 MarchPriyam GuptaI just got informed that i am selected for round 2 and the deadline for the YouTube link is till today. So how can I upload and send you the link in so less time?
Are you going to extend it? -
S.K.Vaisnavi DeviIts april 15 th... not? March 15 th..
Priyam GuptaI just got informed that i am selected for round 2 and the deadline for the YouTube link is till today. So how can I upload and send you the link in so less time?
Are you going to extend it? -
Priyam GuptaI
Yes I corrected myself!! 15aprilS.K.Vaisnavi DeviIts april 15 th... not? March 15 th.. -
Abhijith ParriCan I use graphics in my video as it is difficult to make my project live it needs some permissions...??
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Ankita Katdare
Sure. In the demonstration phase of your video, you may use graphics or any other visual aid to share your progress so far. (not more than 2 minutes)Abhijith ParriCan I use graphics in my video as it is difficult to make my project live it needs some permissions...?? -
Abhijith ParriThat's great to hear thank you mam...
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Avijit SwamiMY QUESTION IS....
DO EVERY GROUP MEMBER HAVE TO OPEN THEIR OWN ACCOUNT ON CRRAZY ENGINEERS?
OR ONLY THE ACCOUNT OF GROUP LEADER IS SUFFICIENT? -
Ankita Katdare#-Link-Snipped-# As stated in the first announcement, every member of the participating team has to open an account on CrazyEngineers. ๐
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Ankita KatdareNOTICE UPDATED:
Once the video is live on YouTube, you can send its link (URL) to us via email at :
#-Link-Snipped-# -
Tanay Saraswatwe have register on youtube for crazy engg again..??
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Ankita Katdare
We are not sure if we understand your question.Tanay saraswatwe have register on youtube for crazy engg again..??
Quoting above post:
How To Upload Your Video on YouTube?
Follow these simple steps:
- Sign into YouTube. ( #-Link-Snipped-# )
- Click the Upload button at the top of the page.
- Select the video you'd like to upload from your computer.
- Click Publish to finish uploading a public video to YouTube.
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Tanay Saraswatok so video is to be public and we have to send that link to you via email..no need to register again
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Ankita Katdare
Correct. You send us the link via email and we will connect it with the form entry from Round I. ๐Tanay saraswatok so video is to be public and we have to send that link to you via email..no need to register again -
Tanay Saraswatthank uu mam..๐)
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Kalepsh Mapelkarplz tell me Deadline of round 2
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Ankita Katdare
It is as mentioned in the first post here.Kalpesh Mapelkarplz tell me Deadline of round 2
Ankita KatdareDeadline: 15th April, 2015. -
Kalepsh MapelkarDeadline: 15th April, 2014 or 2015
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Kaustubh Katdare
2015. Fixing the typo.Kalpesh MapelkarDeadline: 15th April, 2014 or 2015 -
Vishnu Teja G
Hello Sir. When do we receive the URL of our project. As it's mentioned that you will convey it by email.Kaustubh Katdare2015. Fixing the typo. -
Ankita Katdare
Within next 2 days.Vishnu Teja GHello Sir. When do we receive the URL of our project. As it's mentioned that you will convey it by email. -
Ankita KatdareUpdate: 15 days to go!
All the project entries have been made live here: #-Link-Snipped-#
We have started receiving YouTube video links from participants via email and are pretty excited about disclosing them.
If participants have any queries, now is the right time to ask. Shoot your questions in replies below. -
Rahul_JainI have a question about the protection of intellectual property.
We are working on a novel concept and are in the process of getting the technology patented.
Are the concepts presented by the participants protected? -
Kaustubh Katdare
Concepts can be legally protected by applying for a patent. Participants who worry about IP protection should not participate in the round II.Rahul_JainI have a question about the protection of intellectual property.
We are working on a novel concept and are in the process of getting the technology patented.
Are the concepts presented by the participants protected? -
Avijit SwamiMY QUESTION IS ........ IF MY VIDEO IS OF 12 MIN ....WILL THERE BE ANY PROBLEM...
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Avijit SwamiHELLO SIR ...I HAVE CREATED THE VIDEO OF 12 MIN .....WILL THERE BE ANY PROBLEM WITH IT?
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Ankita Katdare
We recommend that you keep the video within the 10 minutes limit, but if there's no way to cut it short and you think it is absolutely necessary to include those extra 2 minutes, we won't mind a 12-minute long entry.Avijit SwamiMY QUESTION IS ........ IF MY VIDEO IS OF 12 MIN ....WILL THERE BE ANY PROBLEM...
All the best for Round II. -
Tanay SaraswatAbove the student is talking about URL of the project I have not received yet and what is the purpose of that URL
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Ankita KatdareEveryone can find their project's link (URL) in this section:
#-Link-Snipped-#
This URL is to be pasted in the YouTube video description as stated in the guidelines. -
t.subashmam...my project has been selected for second round , i added my project members but i could not found their names in the post,where could i see the project details?
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Ankita Katdare#-Link-Snipped-# Your team members' names have been duly noted. Do not worry about that.
Only the most basic details have been outed on the URL. You have to include the team members' names in your Round II video anyway. ๐ -
t.subashthank you mam..๐)
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Archit MuchhalIs it necessary that the entire team members should have an account in CE?
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Ankita Katdare
Yes. It is mandatory.Archit MuchhalIs it necessary that the entire team members should have an account in CE? -
P.Balakrishnaif i send my video link tomorrow will it be accepted since it was deadline tommorrow?
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Anitha AnandIs there necessary to every member in a group should explain the project in video??
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Anitha AnandIs Every member in a team should explain the project in video???
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Anitha AnandYes they will accept if u send the link on or before 11.59 pm
P.Balakrishnaif i send my video link tomorrow will it be accepted since it was deadline tommorrow? -
Abhishek R Nairmam... this video isnt getting a link..
i mean... its not uploading... right.. -
Abhishek R Nairthere's some prblm wid my youtube account...
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P.Balakrishna
thank youAnitha. AYes they will accept if u send the link on or before 11.59 pm -
Ankita Katdare
As explained in the guidelines:Anitha. AIs Every member in a team should explain the project in video???
1. Any one member or all members of the team one-by-one, may talk about the project in the video. -
Ankita KatdareDeadline is today midnight.
Submit your entries by today 11:59 PM. ๐ -
Anitha AnandI have sent my video link through mail.how do I know they would see the mail? I didn't get any reply..will they see my mail
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Ankita Katdare
You must've received confirmation by mail.Anitha. AI have sent my video link through mail.how do I know they would see the mail? I didn't get any reply..will they see my mail -
Ankita KatdareRound II entries have been closed. Results to be declared on 30th April, 2015.
For further information and updates, keep an eye on announcements section.
PS: Congratulations to all those who have completed Round II! ๐ -
Anitha AnandI didn't get confirmation.what should I do?
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Anitha Anand
I didn't got confirmation through mailAnkita KatdareYou must've received confirmation by mail. -
Anitha Anand
Is there any problem if the video exceeds 10 mins because my video is 10.36 mins??Ankita KatdareRound II entries have been closed. Results to be declared on 30th April, 2015.
For further information and updates, keep an eye on announcements section.
PS: Congratulations to all those who have completed Round II! ๐ -
Ankita Katdare#-Link-Snipped-# Your entry has been received.
Check: Emergency houses for disaster management. -
Anitha AnandI
Is there any problem if the video exceeds 10 mins? My video exceeds by 30 secs.Ankita Katdare#-Link-Snipped-# Your entry has been received.
Check: Emergency houses for disaster management. -
Ankita Katdare
No, there is no problem.Anitha. AI
Is there any problem if the video exceeds 10 mins? My video exceeds by 30 secs. -
Anitha Anand
Thank youAnkita KatdareNo, there is no problem. -
Bhuvan Poojawhen will be the results
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Anitha AnandApril 30
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Bhuvan Poojathanks for that
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Ankita KatdareThe winners shall be declared on 1st of May 2015! All the best, everyone!
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