OFFICIAL RULES “AMD ATHLON™ 64 PROCESSOR ANIMATION AND DIGITAL FILM” CONTEST


Questions? Contact Whitney Otstott at 512.602.3526 or whitney.otstott@amd.com

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1. Introduction.
In connection with the launch of the upcoming AMD Athlon ™ 64 processor, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (“AMD”) is conducting the “AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Animation and Digital Film” Contest (the “Contest”). Participants may submit their rendered sequences in two (2) categories: digital cinematography (“Film”) or computer character animation (“Animation”). An Animation submission is to be a rendered sequence of one (1) or more animated, three-dimensional (“3-D”) digital characters. A Film submission is to be a fully rendered sequence through a 3-D, digital environment or around 3-D digital objects, buildings or landscapes; integration of 3-D objects or environments with a live-action plate is permitted. The winner of each category will receive an AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system including a monitor, keyboard, speakers, and mouse, and a cash prize of US$6,400.


2. Eligibility.
The Contest is open only to individuals, 18 years of age or older at the time of entry, who are legal residents of the United States, Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia, Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, or China (“Participants”). Employees of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and its subsidiaries and agents, and the immediate family (defined as parents, children, siblings, spouse and grandparents) of each such employee, together with those with whom such employees are domiciled, are not eligible. By participating in the Contest, Participants warrant that they are eligible to participate under the applicable law governing procurement of prizes and awards. AMD is the sole sponsor of this Contest (“Sponsor”). Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Participant if Sponsor determines that Participant did not follow these Official Rules, or if Participant’s participation in the Contest or receipt of prize would violate applicable law. Participants may be required to submit proof of their eligibility. Void where prohibited by law.


3. Entry.
The Contest starts August 11, 2003 and ends on September 2, 2003 (the “Contest Period”). All entries must be postmarked by September 2, 2003 and received by AMD soon thereafter. Entries must be submitted during the Contest Period to be considered. Participants may submit up to two (2) entries in each category, but each submission must be on a separate DVD, CD-ROM or VHS tape. To enter, read and accept these Official Rules and complete the registration form available at www.amd.com/animationcontest. Send original material with a fully completed registration form to: AMD, Inc., Attn: Whitney Otstott, 5204 East Ben White Blvd., M/S 593, Austin, TX 78741 USA. All registration information provided by entrant must be true and correct. AMD is not responsible for lost, stolen, late, incomplete, invalid, mutilated, illegible or misdirected entries, which will be disqualified; for technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to, electronic malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software; or for any error, human, technical or otherwise. AMD reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds tampering with the operation or entry process of the Contest, or acting in violation of these Official Rules or applicable law. Submitters located outside of the United States should note that customs delays could occur. AMD will not pay any customs fees, duties, or tariffs incurred by your submission. Submissions delayed past the submission deadline of the Contest Period will not be accepted for review. For residents of France: to receive US$0.40 to cover the cost of your Internet use to access the registration form and Official Rules, send your written request to: AMD, Inc., Attn: Whitney Otstott, 5204 East Ben White Blvd., M/S 593, Austin, TX 78741 USA.


4. Requirements.
A. Sequence must be between thirty (30) and forty-five (45) seconds in length, excluding credits.
B. All submitted sequences must be a complete work (i.e., it has a beginning and an end).
C. Sequence must be designated for 30 frame per second playback.
D. All components of the sequence must be the original creation of the Participant, and must be created on one of the following Windows®-based software packages only: Alias/Wavefront (Maya); Discreet (3D Studio Max or Character Studio); SOFTIMAGE|XSI (Softimage); Xpress DV (Avid); or NewTek (Lightwave 3D); and with one of the following Windows®-based compositing tools only: Adobe After Effects or Discreet Combustion.
E. Each software package used must be exactly as it is shipped by the manufacturer, with no third-party plug-ins (commercial or free) used to enhance or modify the program’s functionality (i.e., only “out of the box”), and may not be a pre-release or beta version.
F. Submissions must include a “title slate” that identifies the original creator, the title of the submission, the software used, and the total running time.
G. Sequence must be submitted in DVD, CD (Windows Media or QuickTime) or VHS format.
H. Entries may not contain profanity, nudity, pornographic images, violent images, anti-competition messages or material considered illegal. Entries containing any such aspects and/or that are in violation of law or otherwise deemed by AMD to be inappropriate will be disqualified.
I. Each entry must be submitted on an individual basis only (i.e., no joint or corporate entries) and all components of the entry must be the original creation of the Participant. Only non-commercial work may be submitted; professional work produced at a production studio is not permitted. The entry may not include confidential information, trade secrets, trademarks or copyrighted material belonging to any person or entity other than the Participant absent a suitable license or permission agreement (proof of which is required).
J. Any audio component of the submission must be a 48 kHz, 16-bit, stereo WAV file.
K. Participants are responsible for securing necessary permissions and licenses for visual and audio material contained in submissions. Participants are encouraged to use original music. Synchronization licenses must be secured for inclusion of copyrighted musical compositions in film or video presentations. For more information on music licensing see ASCAP at http://www.ascap.com/licensing/ and BMI at http://www.bmi.com/licensing/.
L. The Participant’s rendering steps must be reproducible. Any sequence that cannot be reproduced will be disqualified.

Any entry that does not comply with these restrictions or any other requirement herein is subject to disqualification.


5. Judging.
A panel of three (3) judges, to be selected by AMD, will review all submissions and choose six (6) semifinalists, three (3) from each category (“Semifinalists”). From among the Semifinalists, one best Film sequence and one best Animation sequence will be selected based on the score awarded by the judges. Each Animation sequence will be awarded a score from one (1) to ten (10) points in each of three (3) criteria, for a maximum of thirty (30) possible points. Animation criteria are: Quality and Clarity of Story and Imagery, demonstrating the most creative storytelling combined with the quality of the imagery; Modeling, Texturing, and Movement, exhibiting the best quality and detail of character, character rigging, texture maps, and creative movement; and Character Personality, Expression, and Emotion, displaying the character’s personality most effectively through behavior, facial and body expression, and voice-over. Each Film sequence will be awarded a score from one (1) to ten (10) points in each of three (3) criteria, for a maximum of thirty (30) possible points. Film criteria are: Texture and Lighting, exhibiting the most artistic and creative use of color, texture maps, and lighting; Modeling and Environment, displaying the highest quality and detail of 3-D models, structures, and landscapes; and Camera Work and Editing, demonstrating creative use of camera movement and scene editing. In the event of a tie score among the Semifinalists, the judges will select the submission with the highest score awarded for the Quality and Clarity of Story and Imagery criteria for Animation sequences, and the submission with the highest score awarded for the Texture and Lighting criteria for Film sequences. In the event that there are still Semifinalists with a tie score, the judges will then select the submission with the highest score awarded for the Modeling, Texturing, and Movement criteria for Animation sequences, and the submission with the highest score awarded for the Modeling and Environment criteria for Film sequences. In the event that there remain Semifinalists with a tie score, the judges will select the submission with the highest score awarded for the Character Personality, Expression, and Emotion criteria for Animation sequences, and the submission with the highest score awarded for the Camera Work and Editing criteria for Film sequences. Each entry will be pre-screened by AMD to determine its compliance with the Requirements and applicable law. Only entries in compliance with the Requirements and applicable law will be provided to the panel of judges. Scores provided by the panel of judges are at their sole discretion and are not subject to review or appeal. Based on the quality of submissions, AMD reserves the right not to select any winning submissions.

Semifinalists must provide data files (containing the scene geometry, texture maps, audio files, etc.) on CD-ROM to AMD for re-rendering of the sequence on an AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system. Semifinalists will be required to send the necessary data files to AMD via overnight shipping. AMD will provide reimbursement for the reasonable cost of this overnight shipping. Semifinalists must be available by phone or e-mail to assist in the re-rendering process, if needed. When the Semifinalists’ sequences are re-rendered on an AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system, AMD makes no guarantee that the re-rendering will match the originally submitted sequence exactly. AMD may elect to show the Semifinalists’ sequences at the AMD Athlon 64 launch events around the world beginning on September 23, 2003.


6. Prizes.
Two (2) Grand Prizes (One (1) in each category): One (1) AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system, including a monitor, keyboard, speakers, and mouse, and a cash prize of US$6,400 (Total approximate retail value: US$8,900). Prizes are not transferable, and no cash substitutes for prizes are available, except by AMD, which reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute different prizes of comparable value.

Limit of one (1) Grand Prize per eligible Participant.

The potential winners will be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and release of liability, as well as a publicity release, except where prohibited by law, within seven (7) days of receipt of notification as a potential winner. Failure to return a signed affidavit within seven (7) days may result in forfeiture of the prize, except where prohibited by law. Proof of sending will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by AMD.


7. Winning and Notification.
The selection of the two (2) winning submissions, one (1) in each category, will be made by the panel of judges on or about September 15, 2003. Failure to comply with any term or condition in these Official Rules may result in disqualification. Potential winners may waive their right to receive a prize. AMD will attempt to notify potential winners by reasonable means, using the contact information provided on the registration form. If for any reason a potential winner cannot be reached after reasonable attempt has been made, the prize will be awarded to an alternate winner. Winners are required by law to pay any applicable local, state and federal taxes, and any other charges including, but not limited to, duties, customs fees or other fees, on prizes. A 1099 form will be filed with the IRS of the United States.


8. Ownership and License of Submissions.
Participants, as the original creators of the submissions, will retain complete ownership of the submission. Participants warrant that they hold all rights (including intellectual property rights) in and to the animation(s)/image(s)/material(s) in the Animation and Film sequences submitted. Each Participant grants to AMD a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license (“License”) to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, publish, broadcast, make derivative works of and otherwise exploit in any manner the submissions on www.amd.com and/or in any activities connected with the launch of the upcoming AMD Athlon 64 processor. Participants warrant that the granting of the License and AMD’s exercise of such License shall not violate any third-party rights. AMD reserves the right and power, at its sole discretion, to edit, translate, dub or alter the submissions for, among other things, size, aspect ratio or running length. Participant’s submission of the registration form constitutes his or her agreed consent to the grant of the License and to AMD’s right to edit the submission as set forth herein. AMD will not return any tangible copies of the submissions to the Contest and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage thereof. Participants acknowledge receiving adequate consideration from AMD in exchange for the License granted herein.


9. General Terms and Conditions.
Participating in the Contest constitutes Participant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. No purchase is necessary to enter or win, and no obligation of any kind is implied. Except where prohibited by law, participation in the Contest constitutes the winner’s consent to AMD’s use of the winner’s name, city, state, province or county, and country, likeness, photograph, statements made by the winner about the Contest, AMD, and/or prize information for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration. BY ENTRY IN THE CONTEST, YOU AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AMD, ITS RELATED COMPANIES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL JUDGES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY CLAIM FOR INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR RECEIPT, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE. AMD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR MODIFY THIS CONTEST FOR ITS CONVENIENCE OR IF FRAUD, TECHNICAL FAILURES OR ANY OTHER FACTOR BEYOND AMD’S REASONABLE CONTROL IMPAIRS THE INTEGRITY OF THE CONTEST AS DETERMINED BY AMD IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. ANY DISPUTES ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE CONTEST OR THE SELECTION OF WINNING SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RESOLVED BY AMD IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. AMD is not responsible for any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from downloading any material from AMD’s Web site, regardless of whether the material was prepared by AMD or a third party, and regardless of whether the material is connected to AMD’s Web site by a hypertext link. All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply.


10. Miscellaneous.
Participant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, other than the administration of the Contest or the determination of winners shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Courts for the Northern District of California (San Jose Division) or the appropriate California State Court located in Santa Clara County, California; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of you and AMD in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules of provisions (whether of the State of California, or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California, U.S.A.


11. Sponsor.
Sponsor of this Contest is Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., One AMD Place, P.O. Box 3453, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3453.


12. Official Rules; Winners List.
A copy of these Official Rules will be posted at www.amd.com/animationcontest. A copy of the winners list, once available, will be posted at www.amd.com/animationcontest beginning on or about September 23, 2003 until December 23, 2003.


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