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Video Deliverable Guidelines & Resources are out!
Starting in 2020, iGEM teams are presenting their projects via videos. This new format will pave the way for faster and easier access to team presentations, more outreach potential, and more inclusive and accessible source of information. During the Virtual Giant Jamboree - videos are a reliable way to show your projects and assure everything runs smoothly!
This transition is led by our Video & Remote Technology (VRT) Committee. Check out the VRT hub for more information on our vision, guidelines, and resources.
Direct Link: https://2020.igem.org/Resources/Video_Technology
Video Deliverables
Many of you already impress us with your team videos every year! This year, there are two new video deliverables for the competition: Project promotion video and presentation video. The guidelines and requirements for each are published.
What is a Project Promotion Video?
This video should be an introductory 2-minute trailer to your project: the problem you are addressing, your solution, and its impact. It is your project's pitch. Its purpose is to engage a broad audience and showcase a summary of your work. The style and content of your video is up to you. The videos will take part in a special community prize competition during the Giant Jamboree.
See the Project Promotion Video Deliverable requirements:
What is a Presentation Video?
It is your 20-minute Giant Jamboree team presentation. The presentation video should be clear, engaging, and communicate your project to a broad audience. The focus of evaluation will be on the content and how your project is communicated. Our new virtual format offers more flexibility. You are welcome to think outside of the box and creatively address the format and style of your presentation video.
See the Presentation Video Deliverable requirements:
Video Production Resources
Making a video from concept to completion consists of three stages, each of which is essential for producing a quality video: Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production. To give you a fresh start in making these videos, the VRT committee has prepared a list of resources for each stage of Video Production.
Visit the resources page to find out:
- How to creatively develop and brainstorm for a video
- How to storyboard for a video
- Making a great video without a professional camera
- Why is audio so important?
- Tips on how to shoot interviews
- What kind of lighting to use
- Finding royalty-free music
- How to build a low-budget green screen
- What kind of editing software to use
Have questions? Contact us
Team Survey
What are you looking for from our committee? How prepared are you to make iGEM Videos? We want to hear from you. Give us your feedback via this survey. We will be hosting introductory Q&A sessions and office hours for feedback as well!
Join the VRT Committee
Are you passionate about videos or virtual events and you want to help bring this new reality to the iGEM Competition? We are always looking for new members to join our committee. We are all iGEM Alumni with previous experience as student members, instructors, advisors, or judges.
Contact us at video [AT] igem [DOT] org.
With thanks to iGEM's partners for 2020
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