Moving backward? I dont believe FIRST is moving backward. There intent wasn't to deprive you of using the technology your team feels you excel at. I look at the whole thing as a good thing, one of the reasons they probably did this is because more and more teams were applying for the Chairman's Award meaning they dont have time to watch everyone's video,
*COUGH* *means FIRST is expanding* *COUGH*
Ahem, excuse me.
N-e ways, I also agree with what has been said, not all teams have the technology to make fantastic videos, so they dont have a chance to compete with the other teams trying to get the Chairmans Award. They dont look as professional and can't make it all flashy and pretty. I am all for the current 4pg way of judging the Chairmans award. Puts everyone at a level playing field. Now, just because it is 4 pages of information, doesn't mean you can't make it exciting.
2003 Beach Cities Robotics Chairman's Award Pages
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You can still play around with your resources, and make an excellent entry, you dont need the music and narration.
PS The point of the CHairman's award is to show your contribution to awareness of FIRST in the community, not to impress people with your videographer skills.