topics to consider
We need your help! We need your expertly edited public service announcement (PSA) to get the important message of water conservation across to the residents of Santa Barbara County in a fun and entertaining way. Remember to keep all announcements "rated G" and assume that all ages will be watching your video. If your video contains content that is not suitable for government access TV in the eyes of the judges, it will likely not receive a prize or be aired on TV.
In order to show people exactly what to do, it's important that your PSA give the viewer information about a specific program they can get involved in. Note: one of these topics must be addressed by your PSA - if one of these topics is not addressed, you will lose points! Click on these topics to learn more about them. If you need more information, call 568-3440 and ask for the High School Video Contest staff person.
Winning videos will be shown on public television and should be rated G for General Audiences.
Videos should not contain footage or reference to specific business or institutions and should not be overly political in nature.
Remember to make them creative and fun! Make your videos equivalent to a "G" rating, appropriate for family viewing. Otherwise, we will not be able to use your video or award it any prize money.
Indoor Conservation
Low-Flow Technologies
Conservation Practices
Free Water-Wise Check-ups
Water Wise Landscaping
Water wise Plants
Sprinkler Maintenance
Sustainable Gardening
Appropriate Water Scheduling
Changing Seasonal Demands
Water Index
Landscape Watering Calculator
Smart Controllers
Conservation in Businesses
Retrofitting with Low-Flow Fixtures
Free Commercial Water Check-ups
Help with PSAs
It's important when creating your PSA that you get the facts right! Otherwise, your PSA may not be usable on TV. In order to help you check your facts, you are welcome to send a copy of your script for fact checking to our staff, and we will help you! Email the Water Agency, or call 568-3440. Someone will get you in touch with your water provider who can help you check the facts you use in your PSA. It will take us about two weeks to get back to you, so plan your recording around this.
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