Tips for your Connect Live application video

[TraciC]

Caption: Image showing Connect Live branding: a global skyline with fireworks, with video clapboard.

One of the requirements to apply for Connect Live 2018 is to submit a 1-minute video in which you appear on camera, speak about why you’d like to attend.

To help you create a video that shows you in the best light (pun intended), we reached out to our friends in the YouTube Contributors program, who are a group of passionate volunteers that help YouTube become a better platform for users through answering questions on the help forum or Twitter or by creating YouTube help videos.

YouTube Creator Kate from Kate’s Adventures made an excellent video with tips for capturing the best footage and incorporating your adventures as a Local Guide into your application video.

Below are some highlights from Kate’s video:

• Equipment: Any camera, including your smartphone’s camera, is OK
• Lighting: While filming outdoors in natural light is best, filming indoors is OK, too, as long as you’re in a well-lit area
• Filming outside: If you do film outside, be aware of the background sounds, including wind. Talk loudly and clearly, and keep the microphone close when talking and filming scenery.
• Visuals: Show what’s around you but don’t forget to tell viewers what they are looking at, and be specific about what’s being shown

Check out Kate’s other tips for preparing to film videos, too.

Remember, you don’t need fancy equipment or special effects, just be yourself!

Looking for more tips? Check out these videos:

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Learn more about YouTube Contributors.

[mariacaci]

It's been rainy for days here in Buenos Aires, so I had to do it indoors... I tried not to make it too dull, due to my accent and lack of interaction or movement in the background

[ozzyfur]

 This is very inspiring indeed, and your personality shines through! 

[TSCHAUHAN]

 This time its going to be a  fantastic event. Meet you guys in the event venue .

[Abhishek18]

 @TraciC thanks for giving such a lovely post. Which may be helps other LGs😊

[thepragive]

Very useful information, thanks for sharing

[dwortley]

I tried to make my Connect Live Application video an opportunity to pass on some useful 360 video and audio tips. I am a big fan of spatial audio (360 audio) which is supported on YouTube. 360 sounds add to the impact of the video and, as you look around, the sound source alters just as it would if you were standing where the camera is located.

I also used the opportunity to incorporate the animated gifs that have been shown to promote Connect Live. Not all video editing programs recognise animated gifs and I didn't know how they would come out if included in a 360 video. I converted the animated gifs into MP4 clips using Movavi software and made the final video in Adobe Premiere Pro as it supports 360 audio.

The video was recorded with a Ricoh Theta V with the spatial audio microphone

I deliberately recorded my introductory video outside in my garden near the pond so you can hear running water and the sound of birds whilst you look around the garden.

The final tip when using 360 video in YouTube is to use closed captions instead of overlaid text because the text narative stays in view throughout the video wherever you look.

The intro video about me is shown below with these tips incorporated and I would be interested if anyone can offer additional tips - make sure you wear headphones when you watch the video and try looking around the garden.

[video]

Good luck with your application videos

[WaynePeter]

This is great @TraciC cant wait to apply for the Connect Live 2018! See you around

[ShafiQsurinje]

Thanks for the tips

[dionell_dizon]

I've never been this so excited in my whole life! Thanks for this opportunity! 

[Titu]

thanks for your wonderful tips

[RakeshSheoran]

funtastic information 

[leowattana2502]

Hi all LGs,

Thank you @TraciC for useful tips. They are very helpful.

Good luck,

leowattana2502

[Olu]

Thanks for the tips!

[Cobyst]

 Thanks for sharing @TraciC. An interesting read that will definitely help.

[kolkataheritage]

That's really helpful tips and tricks for filming for every purpose.

[jacquesY]

Wow, i hope to get selectected, i am a 360 local guides photographer from the Netherlands. It would be amazing and great to share my knowledge with others! I will send my video soon. Thanx

[Ahmedfadol]

Thank you for the tips.😊

The background sound was always my biggest problem

[Alana74]

I think I received this advice just in time! Thank you very much! ❤️

[BakulMehta]

Thanks for sharing nice tips

[MOAM]

Thanks for that ideas! I will try to make my video application outside...:) #LocalGuidesConnect

[Elpasha]

Thanks for sharing , great 🙂 

[ShafiQsurinje]

@TraciC

Thank you very much for your tips .and I am super excited to attend the summit .#connectlive 

[AtaurRahman]

thanks for shearing 

[therealmayann]

Thanks for the tips 🙂

[ThanulakshanS]

Thank You Ver Much:) 

[NandKK]

thanks for sharing, i am super excited now.

[Cruise_with_Ankan]

Its really useful and some vital points dear @TraciC. Thank you!! I'm so excited to be a part of this. :))

[Hayder-Jalil]

 thank you very much

[Fahid]

Good to know!!!

[IndraTriPuspita]

Thank you for this information...

I hope I can attend this great moment.

I'll sharing about my journey.

I think, the best part of being a Local Guides is about Helping People. 💝

[Mike_Tanzania]

Those new to connect like myself need guidance to navigate this space. Good to be here.

[Mike_Tanzania]

Wow, thanks for the tips.. This will help alot in making our application videos.

[brittym]

@Jenproject01 Most importantly, the post should define you and/or your experience with Local Guides. As with all posts on Connect, you should publish your post on the most relevant board. Boards include General Discussion, Travel and Advice, Let’s Meet-Up!, Share Your Photos and Discoveries, Photography, and Mapping Your World. The Connect post you include in your application should define you and/or your experience with Local Guides. The post must be written in English and can be something new or previously published on Connect. Best of luck!

[brittym]

@Mike_Tanzania Hi there! Welcome to Connect. Please introduce yourself on our April 2018 introduction thread. Please also review our five core values and our Tips: Using Local Guides Connect! 🤗 Your introduction on the April thread could double as your Connect submission on the Connect Live application if you so choose, but please feel free to write anything that defines you and/or your experience with Local Guides.

[RishavSinha]

Thanks for the tips @TraciC looking forward to meet all the amazing local guides. #localguidesconnect2018

[surinderbhatoa]

Hey Guys 

For 1 min video if you making with a mobile use the Bluetooth or Headphones for better sound quality. Choose a peaceful location.Good Luck to all. 

[brittym]

Hi @surinderbhatoa I'm going to merge your feedback into our Video Tips blog post to keep things organized on Connect 📹

[Kunjummas]

I got a lot of emails from our local guide brothers about the one minute video. There is a lot of samples in YouTube, you can see them and try to do not dramatically, be cool and say something about you to the camera. 

I wish you all of you to get a chance

[danflzz]

Thank u and good luck for everyone

[Seedra]

Thank you @TraciC your tips are very useful. 

[Kapable_peter]

After doing the video.. Should I upload it on you tube.  Or how do I get it online and get a link for the registration. 

[Vivian_Halkurki]

Thanks for the tips. Super excited to create my first ever video for Connect live

[Usmanj29]

thanks  @TraciC that would be very help full to understand the requirement of the video in the better way,
and i Wish all of the participants a good luck. For my self, well I hope to see my self there to be a better part of this summit 

[whoisrikk]

Good tips! Thank you!

[Aristarko]

Thank you dear @TraciC 

[SantiagoVN]

Thank a lot ^^

[MIKEHR]

The video has to be 1 minute top? Or if it's 2 minutes is still fine?

[JamiePink]

Good tips! very helpful! Thanks 🙂

[sophiawang]

 Thanks. It's very helpful for me.

[nawiceb]

Big thank's @TraciC and Good luck for everybody:)