Video Submissions for Virtual Showcases
Hello, hello! In preparation for our Virtual Showcase, here are some helpful tips, for filming your video submissions.
FILMING: The easiest (and preferred) way to film will be to use a smart phone, and film it landscape (sideways). Please check to make sure you are filming in 4K, so the video will be high quality. This can be adjusted in camera settings. After filming, you can easily text me the video!
LIGHTING: Always make sure room is well lit. Do not perform with any light source behind your head/body. If you are performing in front of window, please close blinds, etc.. Ring lights come in handy, for recitals!
PICTURE: Position camera so that we can see the most of you. If you are playing the piano, this most likely means positioning the camera to the side, so that we see your profile, piano included. If you are singing, stand back far enough to get all choreographed movements, in the frame.
A couple things to remember:
INTRODUCTIONS: Please make sure to introduce yourself at the beginning of the video. You can say something like: "Hi! My name is_____. I'll be performing _________, by/from______ (if applicable).” Remember to look at the camera, and speak louder and slower than we would think necessary.
BOWING/CURTSY-At the end of your performance, don’t forget to bow or curtsy!
ATTIRE: For recitals, I always say "church nice", or for my Jewish friends, "Temple nice". This could mean a dress, nice pants, a jumpsuit--anything in which you feel comfortable. If you are playing piano and wearing a dress, make sure that your dress always comes with you, when sliding across/turning at the bench. If your feet will be in the frame, please also plan on wearing shoes.
HAIR: If you have long hair, it is always good to make sure it is out of your face. If you are playing piano, you really only need to worry about the side that faces the camera.
If you make a mistake…
This recital is different from in person shows, because if you make a mistake, you have the option of starting over and filming another take. I’d suggest though, only starting over if it is a big/obvious mistake. I don’t want kiddos to stress over getting the perfect take. Mistakes are always okay, and perfection is highly overrated! ;)