- We will accept unedited video recordings only. We would like to hear your presentation as close to "live" as possible.
- Record each piece as a separate file.
- Use the best tool available to you to record. You may use your smartphone, camcorder, or a computer webcam to record your audition.
- Set your recording device to record a 1080P video. This is referred to as a HD video. If your device is only capable of recording in 720P mode (DVD quality), that is also acceptable. Do not record in 4K or 8K video resolution setting. The resulting file will be too large to be uploaded.
- Always review your recording before you upload. Before recording yourself, check the sound quality of your recording device by recording brief 5-10 second clips of your selections and playing them back. Record the loudest or highest section of your piece. Listen for audio quality - Is it distorted? If so, you are probably too close to the mic or the mic is 'too hot.' You will need to stand farther away, or lower the microphone pick up level. Does it sound like you? Is the microphone picking up a full range of dynamics, articulations or pronunciation?
