By Julian Castillo
Sep 26, 2024, 12:12 PM EDT
Ringthe well-known brand of smart doorbells, has launched a Halloween competition for its users, offering an impressiveand a $100,000 prize for whoever captures the best video of paranormal activity. The contest, which has become a topic of interest for both technology enthusiasts and lovers of the supernatural, seeks to have Ring device owners share the most chilling moments captured by their cameras. The initiative has been enthusiastically received, offering a fun and lucrative opportunity for those who believe in the paranormal.
How to participate in the Ring competition?
The process to participate is simple: Any user who has a Ring doorbell or security camera can submit a video to the contest platform. Videos must show an event that suggests paranormal activity. There is no limitation as to whether the experience was recorded during the day or night, The important thing is that the content creates an atmosphere of mystery and has a story to tell.The video submission period is open for several weeks, allowing users to browse through their archives or wait patiently for something creepy.
Participants must ensure that their video has not been edited or manipulated in a way that distorts reality, as contest organizers will review each submission to ensure the content is legitimate. However, videos that have been cropped for clarity are acceptable.
Evaluation criteria
The videos will be evaluated by a panel of judges who will consider three key criteria:
1. Clarity of paranormal activity: Videos must clearly show something out of the ordinary that could be considered paranormal. Judges are looking for videos that leave viewers wondering what happened.
2. Originality: Videos that feature unusual situations or that have not been commonly seen on security camera recordings will be considered. Creativity and the unexpected will play an important role in choosing the winner.
3. Visual and narrative impact: In addition to the supernatural, judges will pay attention to how well the video’s story is told. If a video manages to captivate or scare the audience with a disturbing event, it will have a better chance of being selected.
The winner, selected by the Ring team, will take home the grand prize of $100,000. For those who don’t make it to the top spot, the company has mentioned that there will be smaller prizes for other top finalists.
How to take advantage of the opportunity?
If you have a Ring device and think you’ve captured something strange on your camera, this is your chance to share it with the world and maybe win a significant sum of money. Make sure to review your recordings and choose a video that meets the established criteria.If you don’t have one, this contest could be the perfect motivation to purchase one of the brand’s devices and join the growing community of ghost hunters who use smart technology to monitor the paranormal.
With a $100,000 prize up for grabs, the competition promises to attract a large audience of skeptics and believers alike.
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