Department of Music Awards Video Guidelines

Guidelines for creating a video for the Department of Music Awards

  1. Use your smartphone, tablet or computer to record your video. A separate camera and/or external microphone(s) may also be used to achieve higher quality picture and sound.
  2. Choose a quiet location with no background noise.
  3. Make sure that you are well lit and minimize shadows so that we can see you. Position light sources in front of you and avoid lighting from behind.
  4. Ensure the area around and behind you is free of clutter and anything distracting. Simple backgrounds work best.
  5. Use a tripod or stand with your camera to ensure a steady shot.
  6. Record your video in horizontal or landscape orientation.
  7. Frame your shot so that we can clearly see you and your performance.
  8. Make sure your device is close enough to record sound at an acceptable level (3 – 6 ft is a good starting point).
  9. Review your video before submitting it to ensure it looks and sounds the way you want it to.

Questions about this page? Contact rleigh [at] stanford.edu (subject: Dept%20Awards%20Video%20Guidelines) (Rowen Leigh).

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