PANDORA magazine

Pandora Magazine

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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
PANDORA magazine™ isn't limited to showcasing 2D art (photography, drawing, painting, etc.). We are looking for art in a variety of formats such as: 3D art or animation, sculpture, multimedia and web design, music, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, theater and dance, film, as well as art that is unusually compelling or experimental.

All artists receive full name credit and retain the copyright of their work. PANDORA™ does not and will not claim copyright for any of the artist's printed pieces. Artists are free to use their printed pieces for self-promotion, with the understanding that PANDORA™ will receive notice and recognition when due. PANDORA™'s first priority is to serve the artists' community, not hinder it.

There are guidelines for how to submit print-ready work, music and video once your work has been selected for publication but it is not necessary to prepare all your submissions in this way to give us a sneak peek. If you have an online portfolio just send us e-mail with the URL. If you don't have a website and are still interested in submitting work we will gladly accept printed photographs, 35mm slides, CD's, VHS tapes, etc. Please DO NOT send in original artwork. Files can also be sent directly to our e-mail address (pandora@pandoramagazine.com) or mailed to our post office box. (PANDORA magazine™ does not have a public ftp site at this time.)

Please refer to the section titled Submission Specs below for more information on what type of media is accepted. We are PC and MAC friendly.

Include Contact Information:
The key pieces of information that we will need are your full name, your address, phone number, fax (if you have one), your e-mail and your URL (if you have a website). Please also include a paragraph or two briefly telling us something about yourself and your work.

Return of Materials:
PANDORA magazine™ keeps all submissions on file. If you would like your submission(s) returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped return envelope (with correct postage).

Response Time:
Response time can take up to 90 days but we assure you that the staff at PANDORA magazine™ WILL get back to you. We are artists ourselves and hate to be left hanging.

SUBMISSION SPECS

Digital Audio Specs:
Digital audio will be accepted as WAV 44, 100KHz, 16-bit Stereo, PCM (this is equivalent of CD-quality audio), MP3 64+ kbps Bit rate or better, (We prefer 96 kbps) and CDA. CDA stands for CD Audio.

Digital Document Specs
Writers interested in submitting poetry, a short story or an excerpt from a novel for PANDORA™, should do so as a Microsoft Word Document (*.doc) compatible with Office 97 or higher, a Windows Rich Text file (*. rtf) or a PDF. Please make sure that the spacing is correct and that you have proofread your file.

Accepted Media
VHS Video, CD (both audio and data), 35mm film, 35mm slides, printed photography, ZIP disks (both MAC and PC), and DVD (data only).

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BANDS, COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS

Submitting Music & Music Videos
PANDORA™ will routinely feature bands, musicians and composers. Musicians interested in being featured on the CD or the magazine should submit either a copy of their current CD (if they have one) or a few samples of their work in digital format. Because audio sampled from cassette tapes is generally poor, PANDORA™ does not accept non-digital music unless the performance is LIVE. Please adhere to the Digital Audio Specs below when submitting music.

Bands or musicians interested in submitting clips of live performances or music videos should follow the guidelines listed in Digital Video Specs below or submit a VHS tape.

Digital Audio Technical Specs:
Digital audio will be accepted as WAV (44,100KHz, 16-bit Stereo, PCM), MP3 (64+ kbps Bit rate or better - 96 kbps preferred), CDA and Macromedia Flash.

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FILM, VIDEO & MULTIMEDIA

Submitting Film and Multimedia
Film makers, videographers and multimedia artists are encouraged to send their work. PANDORA™ accepts all genres including experimental and abstract work, documentary and animation. A brief bio and a paragraph describing the inspiration for the film is appreciated. Please adhere to the Video and Multimedia Specs below for submissions.

Digital Video & Multimedia Specs:
Digital video will be accepted in a variety of formats including AVI, MPG (MPG2, DivX) and QuickTime (*.mov). Macromedia Flash is also acceptable. If the work chosen for publication is not already digitized, PANDORA™ will digitize it for you. Keep in mind that compressing video does result in the loss of quality and visual clarity. The end product is meant to run off a CD-ROM and the viewing size will be 320 X 240 pixels. The only exception to this rule is work submitted using Macromedia Flash or Shockwave where the piece will keep it's original dimensions.

Pandora supports

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PERFORMANCE ARTISTS

Submitting Performances and Film
Actors involved in theater and film as well as dancers and performance artists can submit their information to PANDORA™ for consideration. PANDORA™ will then feature the artist in the form of an interview or a review of their work and include clips of the performance on the CD if available. Dancers, actors, and independent film directors interested in being featured in PANDORA™ or on the CD should adhere to the Video Technical Specs below or send samples of their work on VHS format.

Pandora supports

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VISUAL ARTISTS

Submitting Art (digital and traditional)
PANDORA™ accepts art in the broadest sense of the word. This category includes but is not limited to: 2D Art & Design (Illustration, Cartooning, Comics, Fashion/Costume Design, Painting, Drawing, Graphic Design, Photography, Web Design, Collage, Mixed Media, Calligraphy, etc.), 3D Art & Design (Sculpture, 3D Rendering, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Set Design, etc.), Architecture, & Crafts.

When submitting artwork of any kind please include a brief biography along with your work and contact information.

Artwork Technical Specs
If you are submitting samples of your work in a digital format for publication, please make sure all images are saved in CMYK mode as TIFF files (*.tif), with a resolution of at least 300dpi. Our full page dimensions are 10.75" x 9". 35mm slides and printed photographs are also accepted, and can be mailed to our post office box. The only exception to this rule applies for artists designing exclusively for the web in which case 72dpi screenshots are acceptable in JPEG (.jpg) format.

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WRITERS & POETS

Submitting Writing/ Dramatization & Spoken Word:
PANDORA® accepts both fiction and non-fiction as feature pieces. Writers interested in submitting poetry, short stories, excerpts from a novel, screenplays, plays, or other forms of writing may do so following the Document Specs below.

Dramatization of the writing and spoken word is highly encouraged. Writers interested in being featured on the CD may submit audio/visual recordings of themselves performing their work. Please refer to the Digital Audio/ Video Specs below for correct formats and accepted media types.

Submitting Articles:
Writers interested in submitting articles for publication in PANDORA™ must include a bibliography and all sources used in their research. A brief paragraph about the author's background is also appreciated. Adhering to the theme and content of PANDORA™ is key in getting published. For guidelines concerning current viable topics and themes, or for ideas you may have for a future article e-mail PANDORA™ at pandora@pandoramagazine.com. Please adhere to the Document Specs below when submitting the article.

Document Technical Specs
Writers interested in submitting work may send digital files as a Microsoft Word Document (*.doc) compatible with Office 97 or higher, a Windows Rich Text file (*.rtf) or a PDF. Documents created in Simple Text on a MAC are also acceptable. Please make sure that your sample does not exceed 5000 words, and that you have proofread your file.

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We thank you for wanting to share your talent with us,
and look forward to seeing you on the inside.