Uploading your video to YouTube (UNLISTED) for use by BMAF

  • All videos are to be submitted via an UNLISTED YouTube link (see guidance below). Once the video is uploaded the link must be emailed to the relevant section secretary by midnight Wednesday 17th February 2021 OR added to your entry form on Run My Festival (To do this; click entry form from menu at top of your screen, select the pencil on the left hand side of the entry you want to edit, then enter the video link where requested)
  • An unlisted video is completely private and cannot be searched or viewed by anyone without the link. It will not be visible in a search and the link will not be shared with anyone other than the section secretary, video compiler and the adjudicator.
  1. To do this you will need a YouTube account. If you do not have a YouTube account you can set one up by creating a Google / Gmail account. This will allow access to YouTube. You can set up one easily by visiting the google home page and selecting the option to create an account in the top right corner.
  2. Once you have a Gmail account you will also now automatically have a YouTube account attached to it. Visit youtube.com and sign in with your gmail account details. 
  3. Go to the icon of a camera with a plus symbol
  4. Select ‘Upload Video’
  5. You will be guided through the steps to create your YouTube channel
  6. At the end of this process you will be prompted to upload your video
  7. Select your video file and upload it labelling it with the class number, entrant’s name and Performance details (Please use the following format: W17 – Jane Doe – Pied Piper Gordon Jacob) and click ‘Next’
  8. Do not add anything in Video Elements, click ‘next’
  9. Visibility – Select ‘UNLISTED’ this means that your video is completely private and cannot be searched or viewed by anyone without the link. It will not be visible in a search and the link will not be shared with anyone other than the section secretary, video compiler and the adjudicator.
  10. Click Save – The link to your video will then be displayed.
  11. Email the link to your Section Secretary quoting your class number and entrant’s name alongside a PDF of the music performed for the Adjudicator.
  12. You video submission is complete

IMPORTANT

When uploading your video entries to YouTube, please do not set them as ‘made for kids’ or we cannot add them to our class playlists. Thank you.

On the Festival day

  • All classes will be adjudicated via Zoom on their advertised festival weekend.
  • A timetable will be sent out in advance of the festival day informing you of when your class will be adjudicated. This email will also contain the link to the Zoom meeting.
  • Performances will be streamed via Zoom to enable all entrants to view their class as they would usually do at a live festival.
  • The adjudication feedback will then take place immediately after the performances and winners will be announced. 
  • The adjudications will be interactive and adjudicators may wish to speak to performers individually as they would at a live festival, so please be ready to unmute!
  • All Trophies can be collected by the winners by arrangement with the section secretaries
  • Tickets and programmes will be available on request to entrants and users who register with the festival who wish to view other classes. Details to follow.

Guidelines and tips for recording and submitting your video

  • All videos are to be submitted via an UNLISTED YouTube link (see guidance below). Once the video is uploaded the link must be emailed to the relevant section secretary by midnight Wednesday 17th February 2021
  • Choose a quiet space without background noises or disruptions.
  • Performances can be unaccompanied or backing tracks used if you are not able to meet with an accompanist for your recording. 
  • Set up your camera / phone in on a tripod or prop it on a stand so it is steady (Please note: You do not need professional recording equipment, a good quality mobile phone video will be just fine).
  • Performance videos should be filmed in landscape format showing as much of your upper body, your hands and your instrument (if applicable) as you can. Pianists and harpists please show your feet too if possible ……. But don’t go too far away. We won’t be able to see you if you are a tiny dot in the corner of a large room!
  • Aim to film with any windows or light sources in front of you rather than behind you
  • Sound levels: It is a good idea to do a quick test recording and make sure the sound is clear (try not to get too close to the camera / microphone or the sound may be distorted) Check the balance is correct between the accompaniment and soloist if relevant too.
  • Make a maximum of 3 recordings and pick your best. Don’t get stuck in a frustrating loop of recording, aiming for perfection. Live performances are rarely perfect so don’t worry, this approach will also more closely emulate a live festival.
  • Videos must not be edited or enhanced in any way apart from cropping at the beginning and end, or editing to add additional participants. Sound quality cannot be edited.
  • Perform to the camera as if it was your audience. Introduce yourself and tell us what you will be performing.
  • Take a bow at the end. We might not be watching live but we will be later and it’s a great way to finish your performance.
  • Finally, ENJOY your performance. We are really looking forward to watching your videos!

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