Hi Everyone, Can you believe that the first round of the new M8B is almost done?? [Ends Aug. 20th] Wow! Well, obviously, we weren't as bombarded as I thought we'd be...LOL. Some of the judges didn't get any nominations...if you are one of them, please just pick your favorite as the "Judge's Choice" --but put your name on it. Sensue's Choice, example. One will work, you don't have to pick two. Some, not rules, but considerations of judging. Obviously, you want to watch every video... I know that sometimes you don't like the show, but hey...the video editing may surprise you. Don't judge based on Vidder, judge on the video itself. For example, just because a vidder always wins doesn't mean that you think the video is the best. (We want the best video)...that goes for me too, okay. [Just 'cause I nominated a video...if you like another video better, please pick it. Actually, that goes for ALL the judges...just because we judge doesn't mean we get 'extra points', okay?] As for actually picking the winners, if you get stuck between a few of them, just think and see if they truly fit the category that you are judging. Sometimes you'll see a truly inspiring video that it in the wrong category...if it doesn't fit the category, it can't win. Trust your instincts, okay? As for the awards... um the only thing I ask is that they are 400 x 400 [600 x 200--for banner ones] or less. (I don't like huge awards.) Anything in between is fine with me though...colors, shapes, graphics, etc. are your choice. OH...one more thing. I'm going out of town from 19-21st, so I'm not going to be able to shut down the nomination form... so keep an eye on extra additions, though I will leave it up to you...if you notice that it just appeared and don't want to watch it, please let me know what video you DIDN'T watch...so I can keep it for the next round. If you aren't able to view a video [not posted, over limit,etc.], please tell me. Again, thank you so so so much for being apart of Magick 8 Ball Awards. Good luck. Sensue