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SME Media Contest Photo Submission Rules:

Only .jpg or .png, high-resolution images will be accepted. Image size must be at least 8x10 at 300dpi, but no larger than 5mb.
Images may not be published by other companies, websites or used in printed materials until May of the year following the contest.
Only three images may be submitted per person. Most recent entry will be used if you submit more than once.
Image cropping is allowed and any aspect ratio is permitted. Photos may be enhanced or altered to remove spots,
changing exposure, sharpening, changing contrast and adjusting the color to be more natural.
Composite images are not allowed.

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Only High-resolution video will be accepted. Video resolution must display at 1920x1080p in landscape, or 1080x1920 in portrait, for consideration.
Length of video is limited to 60 seconds.
Submitted videos may not be published by other companies or on other websites until May of the year following the contest.
Ensure all persons appearing in the video are over the age of 18 and have signed a photo/video release form.
Certify all content in the video is original, belongs to the entrant, or is under creative commons licensing; including any audio.
Obtain permission to use any location that is shown in the video.
Entries must be in English, and suitable for display to a general audience.

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