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6 months ago

Make your demo video great!

Hi there, 

We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your project, providing a clear avenue to showcase your app and your talent. 

Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include:

• how your project meets the hackathon requirements

• tools you used

• problem your project addresses

• solution your project addresses 

Demo your project in a way that shows judges how real-world users will interact and benefit from it

Don’t get stuck at the starting line - Time-saving Tip

• Write out your script and practice it before you record to ensure you cover everything in the time limit

Get past any hurdles ahead of time - Pro(crastinator) Tip

• We CANNOT stress this enough: Don't wait until the last minute to upload your video! Due to file size, format, and your Internet connection, uploading a video to Facebook Video, YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku could take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours 

More Video Tips from the Devpost Submission Reviewers:

You’ve got this!! Go for Gold 🥇