DEADLINE FOR A SUBMISSION

SUNDAY, JULY 7TH BY 11:55PM

STEP 1

DOWNLOAD TRACK & LYRICS

Download (Click here)
Lyrics (Click here)
4 PAGES

STEP 2

AUDIO RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS 

  • You will need:
  • • A device to playback scratch track (laptop)
  • • Headphones (in-ear or over-ear)
  • • A device to record your performance (mobile phone)
  • Things to know:
  • • A device to playback scratch track (laptop)
  • • You’ll want to be in a quiet room.
  • • You’ll want to sing clearly and at a strong volume.
  • • Sing the entire song.
  • • Clap to the happy if you know it. This helps us synchronize when editing.
  • How to do it:
  • 1. Using your playback device, load the provided scratch track.
  • 2. Connect your headphone to your playback device
  • 3. Position your phone for recording.
  • 4. Time to record; Hit record on your phone, and then play on your playback.
  • 5. Repeat the verbal commands and complete the recording.

STEP 3

VIDEO RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS 

  • VIDEO
  • - Camera: Video Camera / Phone Camera (please use the rear-facing camera not frontfacing ‘selfie’ camera)
  • - No Handheld : Please use a solid surface to place your mobile device / camera on
  • - Number of people: 1 person
  • - Framing: In center with some headroom
  • - Focus: Make sure the video is clear and in focus
  • LIGHTING
  • -The more softer light, the better. Please avoid dark areas. Will result in grainy footage.
  • -One trick is shooting while facing/near a window. If it’s sunny out, don’t shoot with the sunlight directly on you, but if it’s overcast (cloudy) this is ideal for optimal defused light (see bottom right photo
  • NO - Window behind you. Overexposed background. Poorly lit face.
  • YES: Nice soft light from window. Evenly lit face. Evenly exposed background.
  • SHOT COMPOSITION
  • -Zooming is Very limited on mobile devices
  • -Physically move camera to fill up the frame (test it before the actual video)
  • -Landscape Recording Only not Portrait with Subject (You) in Center (view the image below for reference)
  • Recording Setting (iPhone)
  • - Settings > General > Camera > Record Video > (Set this to “1080p HD at 30 fps”)

STEP 4

HOW TO SEND TO US

  • Once Completed, Click on the upload button below to submit your video clip. Please don’t email or text your video as it will decrease the quality. If you have any issues uploading, please reach out to us at admin@sedag.org
Upload (Click here)