Teri Rizvi left you the following instructions:

Writers talk about the magic of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. What’s been the magic for you? How has attending it inspired you? What’s one thing you learned that changed your writing, or your writer’s mindset?  Has the workshop help you achieve a writing dream? Share your success story. Deadline: March 12.

 Video Content Tips:

The content is entirely up to you. This is your story! 
 
At the beginning, introduce yourself (spell name), give city and state. Before you start your story, give us one word that describes the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. Then tell your story. Please keep your story between 10-20 seconds in length.

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  • You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
    Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
  • When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
  • Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
  • Consider shooting in a location your recipients may recognize.
  • Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
  • Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
  • Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
  • Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
  • Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
  • Avoid wearing something extremely bright as it will wash you out on camera. Also, make sure it’s something you won’t regret in six months!
  1. Select ‘Record Video’ to begin the process
  2. Enable your webcam.
  3. Click ‘Start Recording’ and wait for the 3 second countdown.
  4. When you are finished recording, click ‘Stop Recording.’
  5. Wait for your video to upload to our servers.
  6. Click the play button to review your video. If you are not satisfied with your recording, you can click ‘Rerecord’ and try again. If you are satisfied with your recording, click ‘Submit Video’.
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  1. Select ‘Record Video’ to begin the process.
  2. Click ‘Record Video’ or ‘Upload Video’. Please wait for your video to upload to our servers.
  3. Click the play button to review your video. You can rerecord or upload another video if you are not satisfied with your recording.
  4. If you are satisfied with your recording, click ‘Submit Video’ and ‘Continue’ to accept our terms and conditions and submit your video.

Teri Rizvi left you the following instructions:

Writers talk about the magic of the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. What’s been the magic for you? How has attending it inspired you? What’s one thing you learned that changed your writing, or your writer’s mindset?  Has the workshop help you achieve a writing dream? Share your success story. Deadline: March 12.

 Video Content Tips:

The content is entirely up to you. This is your story! 
 
At the beginning, introduce yourself (spell name), give city and state. Before you start your story, give us one word that describes the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. Then tell your story. Please keep your story between 10-20 seconds in length.

Recording Tips:
  • You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
    Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
  • When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
  • Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
  • Consider shooting in a location your recipients may recognize.
  • Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
  • Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
  • Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
  • Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
  • Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
  • Avoid wearing something extremely bright as it will wash you out on camera. Also, make sure it’s something you won’t regret in six months!

If you're satisfied with your recording, click Submit Video below.

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