almost 7 years ago
A Great Submission Video = Key to Success
We know as devs and creatives you’re expertise lies in building and innovation - so keep the momentum going - however, the submission video needs time too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your submission, providing a clear to showcase your app and talent in a video.
Get organized. Write out a script of what you’ll say and demonstrate in your video and rehearse it before recording. Essentially a good script should talk about:
- The problem you are addressing
- Existing solutions to the problem
- The solution that your project provides and how your project provides it
Growth Hack:
- Produce a television-style commercial 30 to 60 seconds in length, that demonstrates the value and appeal of Bitcoin.
Lighting Hack and Liquid Hack:
- Establish your elevator pitch. In the first few seconds of your video, explain how your project incubates the next evolution of the BTC community. Within 60 seconds, viewers tend to lose interest, so use this time wisely to keep them engaged!
- Show, don't tell. Providing real life context and providing a use case will help judges understand and appreciate your product design.
- Keep it simple. Per the official rules, your video should be roughly 2 minutes in length and no longer than 8 minutes.
Don't wait until the last minute to upload your video. Due to file size, format, and your Internet connection, uploading a video to YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku could take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.
Questions?
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