Hello! Please follow these guidelines for submitting your Program video.
Please record your remarks using Zoom or your phone’s camera app. Please keep your remarks to 1-3 minutes.
If you are using Zoom, please use these settings:
- – Video > select “HD”
- – Background & Effects > Use the “blur” setting to blur the focus of your background.
- – Recording > use “Local Recording” so you can easily share your file via email or Google Drive (see email for details).
If you use your phone’s Camera App, please:
- – Use a tripod (or tripod-like device) to stabilize your phone.
- – Shoot in a landscape (horizontal) format.
Here are a few more items to consider before you record:
- – Lighting: If you have a ring light or desk lamp, use it in addition to other room lighting. Face toward a window, if you can, but definitely don’t turn your back to one!
- – Sound: Try your best to eliminate background noise.
- – Framing: To eliminate distortion, your camera should be at the same height as your nose. If you have a laptop, try resting it on a box.
- – Edits: No editing necessary! Don’t worry about an awkward start or finish: Pace staff will trim the beginning and end of your file. (We can remove awkward pauses as well.)