Guidelines
Register a free account and visit the contest page. Instructions and upload link is given below.
When you are ready to upload your video, create a free dropbox account and upload using the button below.
Please follow these guidelines:
Speech Medium – English
Time – 5-7 minutes (minimum 4 minutes)
Camera angle – Landscape (Keep camera/phone steady, avoid shaking). Ask your parents to shoot it for you.
Quality – Set your camera to 720p, 16:9 at 30fps. Start recording and leave 30 seconds before and after speaking.
Video Format – MP4. (unedited file or single take)
Position – Standing position with upper body visible from waist up. Give space on all sides and be in the middle of the frame.
Background – It can be either interior or exterior with enough light to see your face and expressions clearly.
Disturbance – Turn off AC or fan before recording to reduce background noise. Switch off wifi from your phone and activate flight mode if you are shooting in mobile phone.
Topic selection – Any topic of your choice, but avoid topics of violence, drugs, sex, politics or religious matters.
A brief on Judging Criteria – Do your best, enjoy your preparation.
Content – 50%
How clearly the idea is drafted and conveyed. Transitions, message, opening and closing effectiveness etc.
You can use stories, but not a full story as a speech.
Delivery – 40%
Fluency, Gestures, Body language, Vocal variety, property use and overall enthusiasm.
Appearance – 10%
Confidence, smart looks and grooming.