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8 months ago

Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers

As developers and innovators, your expertise typically thrives behind the scenes. However, the submission video deserves equal time and attention! It often serves as the initial (and occasionally sole) impression judges have of your work. This video is crucial for narrating your project's story, offering a direct platform to highlight your software and skills.

When preparing your elevator pitch, be sure to cover the following:

• How your project fulfills the hackathon requirements.

• The tools you utilized.

• The problem your project addresses.

• The solution your project provides.

Demonstrate your project in a way that illustrates how real-world users will engage with it and benefit from it.

Time-saving Tip: Script your video and practice it thoroughly before recording to ensure all key points are covered within the time limit.

Pro(crastinator) Tip: We cannot emphasize this enough: avoid waiting until the last minute to upload your video! Depending on file size, format, and your internet connection, uploading to platforms like Facebook Video, YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.

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