Event Description

Capture Moments, Create Magic at the 1st NYSDO Online Carnival!

This isn’t just about taking photos—it’s about freezing time, sharing perspectives, and telling stories that words can’t. Let your lens become your voice, and let every click leave a mark on the world.
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Photography

Event Description:
Every photograph is more than just a picture—it’s a story, an emotion, a captured moment. In this event, participants will frame the world through their unique perspectives and showcase the beauty in ordinary or extraordinary sights.

Insights:

Individual submission-based event.

Participants shall send an original photograph (unedited or minimally edited).

Themes shall be given prior/on the spot.

Judging criteria: Creativity, composition, and message.

One round only.

 

MemeCon

Event Description:
A good meme is wit, culture, and humor distilled into one frame. In MemeCon, participants shall make memes that entertain, engage, and reflect creativity in a way that makes people laugh while making them think.

Insights:

Individual event.

Theme-based meme creation.

Digital submission (templates can be used but originality is preferred).

Time limit: 20–30 minutes (if on spot).

One round only.

 

 

Story Writing

Event Description:
Words build worlds. In this event, participants will craft original short stories from prompts that spark creativity. Whether fantasy, mystery, or realism, the craft of storytelling will be the decider.
Insights:

Individual written event.

Prompts will be given on spot.

Time limit: 25 minutes.

Word limit: 300–500 words.

One round only.

 

 

Poster Designing

Event Description:
Art speaks louder than words. Participants will design posters that express powerful ideas, causes, or creativity graphically. It is all about impact through design, from concept to color.

Insights:

Individual event.

Theme will be provided.

Materials (manual or digital) allowed as specified by rules.

Time: 40 minutes.

One round only.

 

E-Football

Event Description:
Step into the virtual field where strategy, skill, and precision are what make the champion. In this gaming competition of champions, players will experience the thrill of football in a virtual setting but with the same passion as on the pitch.

Insights:

Single gaming event.

Platform: (to be decided, e.g., PS, PC).

Knockout rounds (2-R).

Each match: Standard game duration.

 

 

Brawlhalla

Event Description:
Action-packed, fast-paced, and thrilling—Brawlhalla brings the fighter in you. Battle opponents with finesse moves, quick reflexes, and strategy to dominate the arena.

Insights:

Solo gaming event.

Platform: (to be completed, e.g., PC/Console).

Knockout format (2-R).

Matches: Best of 3.

 

 

Potter Quiz

Event Description:
Are you the ultimate Potterhead? From spells and potions to Hogwarts history and magical creatures, test your knowledge of the wizarding world and exhibit your love for Harry Potter.

Insights:

Team event (2–3 members).

Written + buzzer/rapid-fire rounds.

Two rounds: Preliminary + Final.

Time-limited question answering.

 

Conjuring Quiz

Event Description:
Only the fearless compete. The quiz delves into the dark and horrifying world of The Conjuring Universe. From haunted houses to evil objects, quiz your knowledge of the terror that gives millions goosebumps.

Insights:

Team event (2–3 members).

Format: Written + rapid-fire horror trivia.

Two rounds: Preliminary + Final.

Judging on the basis of accuracy and speed.