Your Set-up

1. Camera Position

   • Place your camera at eye level
   • Look at the camera to maintain eye contact with the viewers

2. Background

   • Choose a clean, tidy, and natural-looking background
   • Record in a quiet environment
   • Film in noisy or cluttered environments (e.g. TV, fans, traffic)

3. Lighting

   • Ensure appropriate and adequate lighting in the filming area

Your Speech

• Speak clearly at a natural pace and use variety in your voice
• Keep your speech concise and focused

• Rush through your speech and lose your rhythm
• Read directly from a script or notes off-screen

Your Final Touches

• Add video effects only when they serve a clear purpose, such as emphasizing key points, guiding viewers’ attention, or enhancing transitions
• Review your final video carefully before submission

• Let background music overpower your voice
• Over-edit the video