Lighting
Use sufficient light. Light should come from the front or the side to illuminate you. Daylight can help make the video look more natural.
Archive guide
This page republishes, for archive purposes, the video production recommendations prepared for the 2021 bursverenler.org Video Competition. The guidance can also serve as a basic checklist for anyone creating a video.
Key recommendations
Good image and sound quality help make your message easier to understand.
Use sufficient light. Light should come from the front or the side to illuminate you. Daylight can help make the video look more natural.
Keep yourself as centred as possible so viewers can see you comfortably. Stabilise your recording device to reduce camera shake.
Make sure that the volume is adequate and your words are clear. Speak without rushing, reduce background sounds that are not part of the scenario, and keep the microphone as close to your mouth as possible.
Use a natural, positive and energetic presentation. Make use of facial expressions and body language. Tell your story calmly instead of focusing on the camera.
The video should be prepared in MP4 format. You may use a mobile phone or a camera. You may also add music, sound or transitions during editing.
Try to be original and approach the subject from your own perspective. Do not hesitate to express your thoughts clearly.
Suggested narrative plan
Consider these topics as a guide to help plan your story, not as a mandatory template.
You may begin with your name, where you live, your field of study and other information you wish to share. You can mention challenges in your educational life or experiences that describe you.
You may explain where you heard about the platform, when and how you applied, which scholarships you selected, what you considered while completing the form and how you experienced the process.
If you receive a scholarship, you may share how it has affected your life, the areas in which it has supported you and whether you would recommend bursverenler.org to other young scholarship seekers. You may also address the importance of institutional support for education and social responsibility.