Use a quality cell phone camera to film video

The length of the video must be 5-7 minutes in length

Record with the camera turned at a horizontal orientation

Ensure that the phone audio is at its highest volume level

Record in a quiet area

Make sure to place the phone on Do Not Disturb

Record in a well lit area

Do not film with the main light source behind your head. This creates a dark silhouette of the person being recorded

Make sure you are facing the light source instead

Avoid recording in front of windows

Alumni will submit their videos using the link they were provided when they were notified of their selection

The video will be edited by the project video editor selected by the committee

Using the provided link, the featured alum is encouraged to upload up to 30 photos that will be incorporated into the video

Do not submit blurry photos

Digital photos must be no less than a 300 dpi resolution

When recording, wear solid, non-distracting colors and well-fitting, comfortable clothes

 Do not wear busy patterns, fine stripes, or logos that can cause a moiré effect (wavy pattern) or distract viewers.

Avoid wearing shiny materials and jingly jewelry that can reflect light or make noise