Hi, dear ones.  My name is André Barbosa.  I made my entry today for the Pianoteq Contest 2021. However, reading the instructions, I saw the following observation: “From today until November 7th, post your own video to YouTube where you are using Pianoteq 7 (Standard or Pro version ).  However my version of Pianoteq 7 is the Stage.  So my entry to the pianoteq contest becomes inappropriate?  Thanks.  André Barbosa .

It says "Stage, Standard or Pro version"... So, using PIanoteq Stage (version 7) is fine.

PIANOTEQ VIDEO CONTEST 2021 - INSTRUCTIONS

Yep, it's time again - our yearly video contest! Show the world what you can do with Pianoteq 7 in front of the camera. Besides getting a 20 € value coupon for your participation, you will get a chance to win more that that, up to 400 € that you can use for purchasing products in our online store.

As from today until November 7th, publish your own video on YouTube where you are using Pianoteq 7 (Stage, Standard or Pro version).

Good luck! :)

Hi, dear ones.  My name is André Barbosa.  I made my entry today for the Pianoteq Contest 2021. However, reading the instructions, I saw the following observation: “From today until November 7th, post your own video to YouTube where you are using Pianoteq 7 (Standard or Pro version ).  However my version of Pianoteq 7 is the Stage.  So my entry to the pianoteq contest becomes inappropriate?  Thanks.  André Barbosa .

One last question: Is it allowed to perform and submit a piece of some famous musician (for example Elton John) or would one infringe copyright? I know that one may perform older compositions like by Beethoven, Mozart etc, but I am not sure about compositions from 2nd half of 20th century and 21st century.
Isn't there a rule with 70 years after a composer's death?
Thanks

Normally most copyright music is allowed on YouTube as long as you don't monetise it on your channel. In specific cases sometimes the copyright owner specifically bans music from certain artists (eg Led Zepellin & Eagles songs usually get blocked). Most artists don't do this though, and any revenue generated from the song will (rightfully) go to the copyright holder.

Thanks a lot for your nice reply

One last question: Is it allowed to perform and submit a piece of some famous musician (for example Elton John) or would one infringe copyright? I know that one may perform older compositions like by Beethoven, Mozart etc, but I am not sure about compositions from 2nd half of 20th century and 21st century.
Isn't there a rule with 70 years after a composer's death?
Thanks

In Europe, works are usually in public domain after 70 years after composer's death, that is correct. It is Youtube who are responsible for the content uploaded to their servers. They might remove the audio content in case there is an infringement. The most secure thing to do in this case is to create your own 'sufficiently different' arrangement.

Fryderyk wrote:

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Good luck! [/

Hi! I have three questions.
1.It's called Video Contest. Is the focus more on video? I watched some videos from your last contests and am a little confused, because most videos were pretty simple like screenrecordings only. I would prefer the focus also being on music, or even mainly, even though nowadays with plugins and youtube it has become more a visual thing!?

2. Is every music genre accepted and also recordings with a band?

3. Does public voting mean you have a big advantage when you are a social media guy with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and who knows what account with followers, subscribers and "friends" ? I like making music and performing and I like Pianoteq a lot and would have some free time in November, but I do not like social media very much truly speaking and if social media played an important role, well, then your contest might not be for me.

F.

Hi Fryderyk,

1. This is up to everyone. If you like an entry, for whatever reason, vote on it.

2. Yes, we welcome all kinds of music and constellations, as long as Pianoteq 7 is being featured.

3. It is of course very difficult to achieve a perfectly fair voting. The contest is there to have some fun and is a good way to attract some attention. To participate is the most important in my opinion. Every entry counts and all participants get something in return.There is also a jury that picks the top 10 entries. Their votes are counted with the same weight as the public votes (50/50).

Hoping to see you participate, Fryderyk!

Thanks a lot for your nice reply

One last question: Is it allowed to perform and submit a piece of some famous musician (for example Elton John) or would one infringe copyright? I know that one may perform older compositions like by Beethoven, Mozart etc, but I am not sure about compositions from 2nd half of 20th century and 21st century.
Isn't there a rule with 70 years after a composer's death?
Thanks

If you have any question, just reply to this post.

Good luck! [/

Hi! I have three questions.
1.It's called Video Contest. Is the focus more on video? I watched some videos from your last contests and am a little confused, because most videos were pretty simple like screenrecordings only. I would prefer the focus also being on music, or even mainly, even though nowadays with plugins and youtube it has become more a visual thing!?

2. Is every music genre accepted and also recordings with a band?

3. Does public voting mean you have a big advantage when you are a social media guy with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and who knows what account with followers, subscribers and "friends" ? I like making music and performing and I like Pianoteq a lot and would have some free time in November, but I do not like social media very much truly speaking and if social media played an important role, well, then your contest might not be for me.

F.

Hi Fryderyk,

1. This is up to everyone. If you like an entry, for whatever reason, vote on it.

2. Yes, we welcome all kinds of music and constellations, as long as Pianoteq 7 is being featured.

3. It is of course very difficult to achieve a perfectly fair voting. The contest is there to have some fun and is a good way to attract some attention. To participate is the most important in my opinion. Every entry counts and all participants get something in return.There is also a jury that picks the top 10 entries. Their votes are counted with the same weight as the public votes (50/50).

Hoping to see you participate, Fryderyk!

Good luck! [/

Hi! I have three questions.
1.It's called Video Contest. Is the focus more on video? I watched some videos from your last contests and am a little confused, because most videos were pretty simple like screenrecordings only. I would prefer the focus also being on music, or even mainly, even though nowadays with plugins and youtube it has become more a visual thing!?

2. Is every music genre accepted and also recordings with a band?

3. Does public voting mean you have a big advantage when you are a social media guy with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and who knows what account with followers, subscribers and "friends" ? I like making music and performing and I like Pianoteq a lot and would have some free time in November, but I do not like social media very much truly speaking and if social media played an important role, well, then your contest might not be for me.

F.

Thank you for notifying us. The links are fixed.

Excellent, thank you!

The links to the complete results for all the past contests seem to be broken... most of them go to eg. https://www.pianoteq.com/contest?year=2018 , while the 2020 one goes to https://forum.modartt.com/video_contest , but none of them actually take you to a page with all the entries and the voting. Can that be fixed?

Thank you for notifying us. The links are fixed.

Yep, it's time again - our yearly video contest! Show the world what you can do with Pianoteq 7 in front of the camera. Besides getting a 20 € value coupon for your participation, you will get a chance to win more that that, up to 400 € that you can use for purchasing products in our online store.

As from today until November 7th, publish your own video on YouTube where you are using Pianoteq 7 (Stage, Standard or Pro version).

When your video is posted on Youtube, announce it here:

Publish your video

The contest is open to everyone. If you are not yet a registered Pianoteq user, you may use the latest trial version, which you can download here.

Participation rules:

• Only one entry per contestant is allowed.

• The video needs to be new, not published before.

• It needs to be clear on your video that you are using Pianoteq 7, either by showing the interface, talking about Pianoteq 7 or displaying Pianoteq 7 in text.

• You are allowed to use other instruments or voices alongside Pianoteq if you want.

• Deadline for participation is November 7th, 2021, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

Voting rules:

• A jury, consisting of a small number of volunteers, will watch through all video entries and select 10 for public voting.

• The public votes and the jury votes are merged together with the same importance given to the public and the jury.

• Public voting starts on November 16th and ends on November 30th.

• Public voting is open to everybody.

• Attempts to vote several times will disqualify the vote.

• Everybody who participates in the public voting picks 3 entries in no particular order.

• The winners will be announced on December 1st.

Prizes to win - value coupons, valid in our online store:
1st prize: 400 €
2nd prize: 300 €
3rd prize: 200 €
All remaining entries get: 20 €

Here you can find some tools for creating Youtube videos:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-YouTube-Video
http://www.wikihow.com/Upload-a-Video-to-YouTube

You may find some inspiration from previous contests:
2012: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=2583
2013: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=3079
2014: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=3659
2015: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=4091
2016: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=4762
2017: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=5373
2018: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=6118
2019: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=6955
2020: https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php?id=7897

If you have any question, just reply to this post.

Good luck!