Video Instructions

Video Submissions

When your video is complete, use the google form below to submit:

https://forms.gle/icKXMEbTCS9oVF5a6

Begin with these topics:

What is your name?

What branch of the military are you in?

What is your rank?

Time served?

Choose any of the questions below that you can speak to:

What was the hardest thing / struggle / hurdle you had to overcome in your time in the military?

What are you most proud of?

What was the coolest experience you have had in the military?

Why did you join the military? Was it a person who inspired you? A factor?

What was boot camp like? What was the location of your boot camp?

Why did you choose your branch of the military?

Have you seen combat?

What did you do to prepare for the armed service?

How did your experience in the service get you to where you are today?

-Character building from Battlefield to community

-Great feats

-What have you gone on to do?

Feel free to come up with your own thoughts.

Videos should be between 1 – 2 minutes
Turn the camera or phone so the frame is HORIZONTAL.
Clean the lens with a soft cloth (especially for smart phones)
Record your video in a quiet room.
Do not stand in front of a window or other bright light source. The main source of lighting should be in front of you, behind the camera. Placing a table lamp next to the camera will help soften shadows from overhead lighting.
Place the camera / phone 3-4 feet away when recording.
Wait a few seconds before speaking.
Look into the camera and speak clearly.
Introduce yourself at the start of the video.