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Video Submissions for the YRE Competition fall under two categories; Video Reportage and Environmental Campaign. You can choose one or both categories as candidates may make, no more than one, submission in each category. Below you can find information about the requirements for the two categories.
For more information about the general requirements of the competition visit our National Competition page here!
When you are ready to submit come back to the bottom of the page and use the checklists provided to enable you to make the perfect video submission!
Assessment Criteria Video Submissions
Reportage Video
Reportage Videos are similar to mini-documentaries. They are based on news, events, history, facts, etc., and use elements of direct observation, research, interviews and documentation.
Format & Structure:
1. Video must be no longer than 3 minutes. This does NOT include credit roll.
2. Must have a title of no more than 140 characters.
3. Must be submitted to the National Operator in a file format supported onYouTube.
4. Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, color, sharpness, and subject.
5. Recommended to have an introduction and conclusion, use a documentary or reporter/interview style and answer the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Music is not recommended.
Honest & Unbiased Reporting:
1. Facts, statistics, and scientific information must be supported by crediblesources.
2. Any quotes used must be from real and credible sources.
3. Sources used in the video must be cited either in a credit roll at the end of the video or with a separate ‘References’ list.
4. It is recommended that approximately 70% of the final video should be made up of students’ own original images, video footage and audio. If additional images (photographs, illustrations, diagrams, etc.), video footage or audio is used, the original author/source must be cited.
5. The video is a fair and truthful representation of reality and the subject(s)and/or scene(s) have not been manipulated or altered.
Well-Rounded/HolisticPerspective/Local-GlobalConnection:
1. Video should address the historical, economic, social, and/or political implications of the chosen topic through an environmental lens.
2. The video should show the link between local and global events, issues and/or phenomena.
3. The video should identify relevant and feasible solutions to the environmental issue(s) depicted in the video.
Originality & Independence:
1. The video is original in subject and/or scope. The student has picked a challenging and/or creative topic or has depicted a topic in a different and/or creative way.
2. The participant has engaged in fieldwork and conducted research and interviews (in-person or over the phone/email) on the chosen topic.
Dissemination:
1. A total of 5 points may be awarded for dissemination through the
following channels:
- - Personal Sphere = 1 Point
- - School Community = 1 Point
- - National Operator Organization = 1 Point
- - National Media (Newspaper, TV, radio) = 2 Points
2. Evidence of dissemination must be submitted with the video and published on Exposure below the video.
Environmental Campaign Video
Environmental Campaign Videos aim to raise awareness of an issue, promote certain values, and/or inspire positive action through live images. The campaign story can be staged with the intention of sending a message to the viewers.
Format & Structure:
1. Video must be no longer than 3 minutes. This does NOT include credit roll.
2. Must have a title of no more than 140 characters.
3. Must be submitted to the National Operator in a file format supported onYouTube.
4. Must be technically and artistically of good quality. This includes composition, lighting, color, sharpness, and subject.
5. Recommended to have an introduction and conclusion and use apromotional campaign or public service announcement (PSA) style*.
Honest & Unbiased Reporting:
1. Facts, statistics, and scientific information must be supported by credible
sources.
2. Any quotes used must be from real and credible sources.
3. Sources used in the video must be cited either in a credit roll at the end of the video or with a separate ‘References’ list.
4. It is recommended that approximately 70% of the final video should be made up of students’ own original images, video footage, and audio. If additional images (photographs, illustrations, diagrams, etc.), video footage or audio is used, the original author/source must be cited.
Well-Rounded/HolisticPerspective/Local-GlobalConnection:
1. Video should address the historical, economic, social, and/or political implications of the chosen topic through an environmental lens.
2. The video should show the link between local and global events, issues and/or phenomena.
3. The video should identify relevant and feasible solutions to the environmental issue(s) depicted in the video OR raise awareness about an environmental issue(s), promote certain lifestyle and/or positive actions.
Originality & Independence:
1. The video is original in subject and/or scope. The student has picked a challenging and/or creative topic or has depicted a topic in a different and/or creative way.
2. The participant has engaged in fieldwork and conducted research on the chosen topic outside of their school grounds.
Dissemination:
1. A total of 5 points may be awarded for dissemination through the
following channels:
- - Personal Sphere = 1 Point
- - School Community = 1 Point
- - National Operator Organization = 1 Point
- - National Media (Newspaper, TV, radio) = 2 Points
2. Evidence of dissemination must be submitted with the video and published on Exposure below the video.
*PSA style - A public service announcement (PSA) is a message in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge to raise public awareness and change behavior.
Additional supportive materials, examples of e.g., campaigns vs reportage etc. are available on the YRE International website https://www.yre.global/assessment-criteria.
If you have any additional questions regarding video criteria, send us an email at yre@cestint.org
Ethics for Visual Journalism
The National Press Photographers Association is a professional society that promotes the highest standards in visual journalism. They have created a Code of Ethics that is very relevant for YRE students who report through photography and videography in particular:https://nppa.org/node/5145
Use of Images in Articles and Video
When using images in articles or videos, it is important to ensure that they can legally be used and shared by others. Open source and Creative Commons licensed images may be used, as long as attribution and/or the source is provided through footnotes or a bibliography.
Consent
When conducting interviews or taking photographs of people, it is important to receive informed consent from your subject. Therefore, make sure to explain why you would like to interview or photograph them beforehand. You should explain what their interview or photo will be used for (National or International YRE Competition), and where you plan to share your final work.
Use of Music for Video Entries
It is illegal to copy or otherwise infringe upon the rights of copyright-protected music, photos, and text, without the written permission of the copyright holder. Obtaining music licenses to permit the use of copyright-protected material, even for a not-for-profit video, can be problematic. As such, it is strongly recommended that you do not use copyright-protected music in a video entry.
Please note that many platforms currently review whether uploaded videos use copyright-protected work. Work found to be using copyright-protected material is usually detected by copyright bots and suspended from the platform. In some countries, infringement of copyright law is enforced, and punishable by hefty fines and a criminal record. Please be aware of your national copyright laws.
TIP: Young Reporters might know some young musicians who can create their own original musical scores. As an alternative, you can resort to the YouTube Audio Library, which offers royalty-free tracks made available for any not-for-profit creative purpose, and do not require written permission from the rights-holder. Music may also be published under an open content licensing scheme, such as the CreativeCommons license.
There are still terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable for music taken from the above sources, so please ensure these are fully observed and there is no copyright infringement in your video entry.
Before you submit, make sure you’re not missing anything!
Video Reportage Checklist
1. Is your video less than 3 minutes long?
2. Does it have a title?
3. Is it artistically and technically well done?
4. Does your video have a structure, for example, an introduction and conclusion?
5. Is your video a truthful representation of reality?
6. If you used any facts or statistics in your video, did you cite your sources in a creditroll or a separate a ‘References’ list?
7. Did you create at least 70% of the video content on your own?
8. Does your video address the historical, economic, social, and/or political implicationsof your topic through an environmental lens?
9. Does your video show a link between local and global issues or events?
10. If your video shows an environmental problem, do you also share realistic solutionsfor it?
11. Did you choose an original or creative topic for your video?
12. Did you do research, conduct interviews and leave your school to make the video?
13. Did you share your video: a) Through your own social media channels? b) At your school? c) With your National Operator? d) With your local or national newspapers, radio stations or TV channels?
14. If you shared your video, do you have evidence of this to give to your NationalOperator?
Environmental Campaign Video Checklist
1. Is your video under 3 minutes long?
2. Does it have a title?
3. Is it artistically and technically well done?
4. Did you use a promotional campaign or public service announcement style for your video?
5. If you used any facts or statistics in your video, did you cite your sources in a credit roll or a separate a ‘References’ list?
6. Did you create at least 70% of the video content on your own?
7. Does your video address the historical, economic, social, and/or political implications of your topic through an environmental lens?
8. Does your video show a link between local and global issues or events?
9. Does your video show solutions to an environmental problem or help raise awareness about an environmental issue?
10. Did you choose an original or creative topic for your video?
11. Did you do research, conduct interviews and leave your school to make the video?
12. Did you share your video: a) Through your own social media channels? b) At your school? c) With your National Operator? d) With your local or national newspapers, radio stations or TV channels?
13. If you shared your video, do you have evidence of this to give to your NationalOperator?
If you answered ‘YES’ to all the questions, then you’re ready to submit your work to
the YRE Competition!
Attach your finished work to an email titled "YRE Competition + Your name" and send it to YRE@CeSTint.org!
We look forward to seeing your submission - Good luck from all of us at the YRE Ghana Team!
Disclaimer: Information on this page is originally from resources provided by YRE Global under Foundation for Environmental Education and their resources provided for the YRE International Competition. https://www.yre.global/yre-competition
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