How and when does the judging take place?
The judging is by secret ballot with a numerical rating system of 5 points, 5 being best. The highest score wins. In the case of a tie, the entries are re-presented to the judges in a run-off. The DVD entries are played exactly as entered without being dubbed to any other format. They are randomly presented over a state-of-the-art stereo system in a professional recording studio. For this reason 5.1 Surround Sound mixes are discouraged. Each entry is played in exactly the same environment at the same level of volume. All entries are heard by the judges in the weeks just prior to the awards show, tentatively scheduled for April 26, 2005. Winners are kept secret until they are announced at the show.
