Scoring Team Introduction Videos

Objective: Clearly present introduction to team and team's personality.

Submission Format: Video

Overview: Delivering ideas in a clear and convincing manner is critical to bringing the project to life and helping project supporters understand ideas and be convinced of potential. The video should introduce the team and provide an overview of the team's personality.

What are teams expected to do?

1. Follow the guidelines provided in the Team Handbook (excerpt below)

2. Tell a story... don't simply give a list of parts or restate what was included in the TDR

3. Use visual aids, such as graphics, or add captions to any audio that is not perfectly clear.

Submission Requirements

1. Video must be conducted in English or include subtitles in English.

2. Video must be no more than three (3) minutes in length.

3. Video may include graphics, vehicle performance, and/or simulation.

Teams are required to create a video introducing their team members and highlighting their team personality. This video is meant to be a creative showcase of what makes each team unique, such as the mission of the team or the team culture. Teams should consider this video as an “elevator pitch” or project proposal for an opportunity to earn additional funding or support.

Point Breakdown

To complete the Team Introduction Video evaluation, judges use a detailed scoring rubric. The maximum score for the Team Introduction Video submission is 120 points

Reviews can be done anytime convenient for you, as long as your scores are submitted by February 24th at 11:59 PM ET.

Point Allocation by Category

Formatting | 10% of score

Strong	All formatting guidelines are followed. Video is conducted in English or includes English subtitles, video is no more than 3 minutes in length, and video is hosted on the team’s website or YouTube channel.
Requirements Not Met	Video does not follow formatting requirements.

Video Quality | 20% of score

Outstanding	Visuals immediately draws attention. Overall, the video is solid in frame (not shaky), correctly lighted, in precision focus, appropriately segmented, and visually clear in all respects. Transitions between segments are clear and smooth. The video is less than 3 minutes total runtime.
Strong	Good visual impression. Majority of video is clear, adequately lit, and places people and objects in recognizable scale and perspective. Video segments are generally of the appropriate length, transition well, and are related to each other. Use of video effects is good. Runtime is less than 3 minutes.
Average	Video quality is satisfactory.
Below Average	Frames and segments are shaky, distracting or poorly lit. Some segments are out of focus. Some heavy shadows are obscuring viewpoint. Visual effects are distracting rather than informative. Video exceeds 3 minutes in length.
Requirements Not Met	No focus on visual quality. Video exceeds 3 minutes in length.

Information Organization | 25% of score

Outstanding	Video is a complete introduction of the team makeup including team members, sub-teams, activities, mentors, and major sponsors. Organization of video information is logical and compelling.
Strong	The viewer is left with good understanding of the information shared in video.
Average	Video information is somewhat scattered throughout video, leaving the viewer lacking complete understanding of project.
Below Average	Video provides incomplete information regarding the team members, activities, or progress. The information presented is extraneous, confusing, or low quality.
Requirements Not Met	No organizational strategy is apparent.

Clear and Effective Communication | 25% of score

Outstanding	Effective and compelling use of video medium to communicate the introduction of the team. Easy for non-technical viewer to understand and support. [You're left wanting to learn more.]
Strong	Exhibits moderately compelling use of video medium to communicate the introduction of the team. Strong potential, moderately compelling, mostly understandable to non-technical viewer. [You're left strongly considering to learn more.]
Average	Adequately uses the video medium to introduce the team. Not difficult to understand, but not compelling either.
Below Average	Exhibits some ability to use video to attempt to introduce team and project overview. Difficult for viewer to understand and/or was not compelling. [You're left unenthused.]
Requirements Not Met	Poorly used video medium to convey team introduction. Information was as not clearly understood and was not compelling. [You're left with little information.]

Creativity | 20% of score

Oustanding	Team creativity and enthusiasm is clearly evident in the video. Appropriate use of humor is understated and well done. Video captures user’s attention without diminishing or obscuring the information delivered. Effects of careful postproduction editing are clear.
Strong	Some creativity has been used throughout video. The visual style and tone are consistent throughout video.
Average	Exhibits a moderate attempt at creativity.
Below Average	Little attempt made to include creative or imaginative ideas in video. Poor visual effects and enthusiasm for the project.
Requirements Not Met	Little imagination or creativity is evident in production. Information is presented lacking enthusiasm.

Judge Comments

JUDGE'S COMMENTS FOR THE TEAM

One of the main requests we receive from our teams every year is to receive comments and feedback from you, our judges.

You will see this section at the bottom of each scoresheet where you can leave your feedback and comments. These comments will be shared with teams following the competition.

Please see the Judge Comment Guidelines lesson below for tips on writing effective comments for the teams.

JUDGE'S COMMENTS FOR ROBONATION

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Use this comment section to recommend the team for a special award, emphasize something that really stood out to you, or share any concerns you have.