Video submission guidelines:

Orientation and shot selection:

• Shoot the video in landscape format (that is, horizontally instead of vertically)
• If you are filming with you smartphone clean the camera lens with a towel and some alcohol.
• Use a mid shot or medium close up shot selection.
• Use a tripod or position your phone on a plain surface.
• Use the rule of thirds to position your subject (watch the YouTube clip below)
• Make shure that the background isn't overly busy or distracting

Resolution

• Use HD (1280 x 720p at 30 frames per second) or FULL HD (1920x1080p at 30 frames per second) video resolution
• Use the camera on the back of your phone. The front camera’s quality is not as good on most phones.
• Do not use the zoom feature on your smartphone.

Duration

• Record a few seconds before and after your performance

Audio

• Find a quiet place
• Avoid filming outside if there is wind.
• If you can, use an external microphone for your smartphone such as the rode VideoMic Me or lavalier microphone
• If you are using a device to play background music, don’t put it too near to your smartphone (otherwise we will hear the music but not the voice or worst the audio will be clipped)
• listen to the recorded audio with a pair of headphones to understand if it is good or bad.

Lighting

• Natural lighting looks great in almost every instance. Face a window for great natural light.
• Don't film with a window behind you. We shall not be able to see you clearly