Making a video isn’t as difficult as it sounds. You can use a camcorder, digital camera, or even your smartphone. Uploading your video to the contest isn’t hard at all.
Camcorder or digital camera
- Capture your video with your camcorder or camera (set to video mode)
- Load your video onto a computer
- Use the data cable that came with your camera or import from the SD card, etc.
- Make note of the name and location of your video file
- Upload your video to willitland.com
- Fill in the entry form
- Click the “Browse” button to locate the video file on your computer
- After selecting the file you want to upload, select the “Upload” button
- A progress bar will appear to indicate that the video file is being transferred
- It can take several minutes
- After the upload is complete, select the “submit” button to submit your entry
Tips and tricks:
- Use a tripod whenever possible for smooth video
- You can use video editing software like Windows Live Moviemaker http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker on your computer to trim scenes and add music and titles. If you choose the YouTube option (below) you can also do online editing with YouTube Video Editor http://www.youtube.com/editor
Android or iPhone
- Capture your video with your phone’s camera
- Select “Share” from your menu options and then select the YouTube option.
- Specific instructions for Android: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFxQD0YK6Og
- Specific instructions for iPhone 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvtyV5EBTas
- You will be prompted to set up an account with YouTube
- You have the option to make your video public, unlisted or private. Choose public or unlisted for the purpose of this contest.
- Once you have created your video, save the link to paste in the entry form.
The YouTube Option
Unless you want to transfer your video from your phone to your computer, the easiest way to enter using video from a smartphone is to use the YouTube method described above. Any video submission you want to make from your computer may also make use of YouTube rather than the entry form to upload the video. You will have to register an account with YouTube to do this, but it is free. If you use the YouTube method, simply copy the YouTube link to your final video and paste it in the Will It Land entry form to enter your video in the contest.
Problems submitting your video? Contact Andrew at HUB for tech support. Phone 1.800.743.9401 or email Andrew@hubindustrial.com.
