Tips for a Winning Entry

✓ Do

• Film in landscape (horizontal) mode
• Use good natural lighting or a ring light
• Keep your face visible and centred
• Shoot in at least 720p resolution

✗ Don't

• Don't film in a dark room
• Avoid backlighting (window behind you)

✓ Do

• Use headphones as a microphone if needed
• Record in a quiet room with soft furnishings
• Stay close to your microphone or phone

✗ Don't

• Don't record next to fans, AC, or traffic
• Avoid excessive reverb or echo

✓ Do

• Warm up your voice before recording
• Do multiple takes and pick the best one
• Be yourself — authenticity wins votes

✗ Don't

• Don't sing with a strained or tired voice
• Avoid looking at lyrics mid-performance

✓ Do

• Upload to YouTube or Vimeo as 'public' or 'unlisted'
• Test the link opens in a new browser tab
• Make sure the video plays without login

✗ Don't

• Don't use private or password-protected links
• Don't use temporary file-sharing links that expire