Heck, you might score something even better.
Earlier this month, CyberLink unveiled the "I Am a PowerDirector" community site and contest to promote it. BetaNews readers get special consideration. In addition to the regular prizes, CyberLink will hold a special drawing giving away 10 copies of PowerDirector 10 to our readers who enter the contest. We told you so 24 days ago and want to remind you before it's too late to participate.
CyberLink's contest differs slightly from the one including you. "Submit your written testimony and photo, or use video to tell us why you are a Power Director", according to CyberLink. "If the work is approved, you will be rewarded with a PowerDirector cap. You will also have a chance to join a lucky draw for amazing prizes". Videos must be 30 seconds to 2 minutes long and uploaded to YouTube before filmmakers (that's you) enter the contest. CyberLink recommends 720p video. Submission period ends Jan. 15, 2012, with drawing for prize winners two days later. See complete rules for more information.
The deadline for BetaNews readers is sooner for anyone wanting to participate in the separate drawing for one of 10 copies of PowerDirector 10. CyberLink asks to receive these entries by end of the year, with drawing planned during the first few days of January; your deadline is December 31. BetaNews submissions must be videos only, no written testimonies. Please mention that you saw the promotion at BetaNews or are one of our readers when making your submission. Additionally, CyberLink asks you to email us (joe at betanews dot com) as backup. No one wants any BetaNews readers to get overlooked in the fray.
This way you get two chances to win (but only one prize). PowerDVD 11 and Olympus XZ-1 digital camera are among the prizes available in the broader contest.
As I've oft-said, enthusiasts are any company's best evangelists. CyberLink's goal here is to churn up more interest in its video production software, while certifying new evangelists. Contest participants who receive 100 or more Facebook Likes for their submissions will be certified "PowerDirector Evangelist". This kind of engagement isn't new to CyberLink, which also hosts the DirectorZone community site.
Please do not submit entries here. After uploading to YouTube, please use CyberLink's official entry form.
As for what you might win, please read our October review of CyberLink Power Director 10.
Editor's Note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 2, 2011 at 1:59 pm ET