We're excited to celebrate this year's Alumni Achievement Award recipients! If you know one of our honorees, we invite you to record a short video message sharing your congratulations, a favorite memory or a few words about the impact they've made. Your message will help make this recognition even more meaningful as we celebrate their accomplishments and the difference they've made in the USD community and beyond.
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Recording Tips:
- You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
- Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
- When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
- Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
- Consider shooting in a location your recipients may recognize.
- Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
- Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
- Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
- Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
- Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
- Avoid wearing something extremely bright as it will wash you out on camera. Also, make sure it’s something you won’t regret in six months!
Video Content Tips:
- The content of your video is ultimately up to you.
- Create a video between thirty seconds and a minute to keep people engaged.
- Be yourself and have fun!