Timeline

The competition begins on June 15, 2020, all submissions must be received by July 15, 2020.

Show Duration

Shows must have a total length of 5 to 6 minutes.

Firing Positions

There are no restrictions on the number of firing positions.

Models & Scenery

Finale 3D Pro users must use at least 1 model and may also use Google Maps imagery if desired. The model requirement does not mean that effects must be launched from the model(s). Effects can be launched from model(s), but it is also entirely acceptable for the model(s) to be a part of the scenery without being directly used for launching effects. Models and Google Maps are not supported in Finale 3D Hobbyist and are therefore not required for competitors using this version.

Effect Selection

• • • • Effects must be realistic (i.e. effects must be achievable in the real world)
      • There is no limitation to the diversity of effects
      • Effects may be created just for the competition or selected from any collection including supplier catalogs, company inventories, ‘my effects’, etc.
      • Custom effect simulations are permitted
      • The maximum shell size is 10″ (250mm)
      • Multi-shot cakes are prohibited

Music Soundtrack Selection

The total duration of each show must be between 5 and 6 minutes. Shows must include at least 2:15 (2 minutes & 15 seconds) of ‘required music’. The ‘required music’ shall consist of one or more songs selected from the list below. Songs may be edited as desired. The final music soundtrack may also include other songs/music chosen by the competitor. The ‘required music’ may be placed anywhere within the final music soundtrack.

“Riders of the Sea” by Peter Crowley was recently used in separate competition and therefore may not be used in this competition.

Virtual Budget

Each show will be subject to a maximum virtual budget of 100,000 points. Competitors may elect to use less than the maximum budget. The cost of each effect will be determined by its size. The table below provides examples of some common effects and their respective cost:

Example 1: 25mm (1″) 5 Shot Roman Candle. 25 points per each 25mm (1″) shot X 5 shots = 125 points

Example 2: 50mm (2″) 10 Shot Roman Candle. 50 points per each 50mm (2″) shot X 10 shots = 500 points

Additional Rules

• • • • The effects and overall design of the show must be realistic. In other words, it must be possible to produce the show in the real world.
      • Camera animation is permitted but the final video must be rendered in Finale 3D without the use of 3rd party video editing software.
      • To preserve the anonymity of each competitor, video watermarks are prohibited.

Judging Criteria

Judging Panel

Shows will be judged by the following independent jury of fireworks experts. The identities of competitors will not shared with the judging panel to promote impartiality during the judging process.

Rights

By participating in the competition, entrants agree to allow Finale Fireworks to use submitted content, in whole or in part, for training, demonstration, marketing and other purposes. Further, competitors names, company names (if applicable), and the submitted show videos will be made available publicly on YouTube and shared on other online platforms.