ESRA Live Stream Team Videos
ESRA will again be live streaming the 2023 IREC. Teams will be asked to submit a video before the event in two parts. A full version and a shorter vison, only including introductions for the college, team name, and team leads. As we need these videos before the competition, they do not count as a submission to the video challenge. However, being the efficient future engineer that you are, students are highly encouraged to use the same video and splice in the launch footage and some event footage into the existing video, then submit as the video Challenge.
DELIVERABLES (2 Videos)
We would like the teams to break their videos into 2 deliverables, the Introduction video, and then the general team video.
1) The Introduction video should just be the first part of your team video. You can re-edit it a bit if needed, but it should be no longer than 30 seconds. The video should contain your University name, Team/Project Name, and the introductions of your key leads of the project. This will be used to play before you rocket launch, so think about how sports does a quick lineup of your team right before the game starts.
2) The Team video is the 2-5 min video which will be used in the live stream. (May be played at the Awards banquet for winning teams). Keep in mind that most content creators will recommend that promo videos and most content does not exceed the 2-3 min videos. It is very difficult to keep the attention span of the typical viewer. It is preferred that your team keep the video closer to 2-3 mins, but we also didn't want to tie your hands if your project warrants the extra two mins.
NOTE: Avoid placing text in the upper corners of the video as we will put live range footage, and logos on the top corners during the live stream.
1) The Introduction video should just be the first part of your team video. You can re-edit it a bit if needed, but it should be no longer than 30 seconds. The video should contain your University name, Team/Project Name, and the introductions of your key leads of the project. This will be used to play before you rocket launch, so think about how sports does a quick lineup of your team right before the game starts.
2) The Team video is the 2-5 min video which will be used in the live stream. (May be played at the Awards banquet for winning teams). Keep in mind that most content creators will recommend that promo videos and most content does not exceed the 2-3 min videos. It is very difficult to keep the attention span of the typical viewer. It is preferred that your team keep the video closer to 2-3 mins, but we also didn't want to tie your hands if your project warrants the extra two mins.
NOTE: Avoid placing text in the upper corners of the video as we will put live range footage, and logos on the top corners during the live stream.
Deadline June 5th
We need the videos before June 5th to be sure we can review and organize the content. If you have inappropriate content, or your content could use some constructive feedback, we will reach out to you unless there is not enough time before the event, in which case we will not use the video content.
Videos received after June 5th are likely to be included, but will be reviewed and assessed as we have time.
Videos received after June 5th are likely to be included, but will be reviewed and assessed as we have time.
Tips on Audio
Ultimately you need to ensure you and ESRA have the rights to use the music. Below are some tips on places to find audio. If your music fails to follow YouTube Guidelines, we will not be able to share your content. Feel free to try an upload to your own account and see if YouTube flags the content before submitting.
When to use background audio tracks? Well any part of your video can and should have something. A video of talking heads can get boring. While some speakers are gifted and don't need background audio, music can help give that extra touch. Just placing an audio at super low volume behind talking can really help spice up the content. Don't drown out your voices, but something to cover up outside noise, or that pesky static/gain that comes from some microphones. Also, be careful not to jump volume too suddenly. See the end of our 2019 IREC video where we kept the music but added several team's audio.
A Couple quick tips:
When to use background audio tracks? Well any part of your video can and should have something. A video of talking heads can get boring. While some speakers are gifted and don't need background audio, music can help give that extra touch. Just placing an audio at super low volume behind talking can really help spice up the content. Don't drown out your voices, but something to cover up outside noise, or that pesky static/gain that comes from some microphones. Also, be careful not to jump volume too suddenly. See the end of our 2019 IREC video where we kept the music but added several team's audio.
A Couple quick tips:
- YouTube Studio - Anyone with a google or YouTube account can go to YouTube Studio and download any royalty free music from their library.
- TheFatRat - Creates content for gamers to use when live streaming. No cost, just credit them. Some songs can be found on YouTube Studio but I have used several of their songs on multiple projects.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
For those of you with adobe premiere or similar, render your videos using the YouTube 1080p H.264 format.
Submit to the Dropbox link here .
Make sure your file names match the examples below by replacing # sign with the proper number and everything in the brackets, including the brackets [ ] with your project name.
Team ### - INTRO - 1080p - [Project name]
Team ### - VIDEO - 1080p - [Project Name]
Example: Team 199 - Intro - 1080p - Project Smurfy.mp4
Submit to the Dropbox link here .
Make sure your file names match the examples below by replacing # sign with the proper number and everything in the brackets, including the brackets [ ] with your project name.
Team ### - INTRO - 1080p - [Project name]
Team ### - VIDEO - 1080p - [Project Name]
Example: Team 199 - Intro - 1080p - Project Smurfy.mp4
VIDEO CHALLENGE Rules & Information
For the 2023 Spaceport America Cup, ESRA will once again be running a Technical Challenge for the best team video. This video must be between 2-5 minutes long and covers the team’s year-long journey to the Spaceport America Cup and launch video, and some footage from the event, including post flight footage of your rocket.
Pro Tip: Use you videos from the livestream submission and redo the final portions to include the event and launch footage or simply extend your original video.
Pro Tip: Use you videos from the livestream submission and redo the final portions to include the event and launch footage or simply extend your original video.
Videos should include the following to score maximum points from the Video Challenge judging committee:
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Awards:
SUBMISSION:
**ESRA andSpaceport America will have non-exclusive rights to all videos submitted**
This means you can still use and share them and you will still own them, but we can use them on any media platforms in present and future, and those mediums that do not yet exist. We can also share with our sponsors allowing them to share on their media platforms. We will not sell for profit, but the organizations and sponsors using the footage will benefit in the from of advertising their companies and organizations.
- Videos should include a good combination of photos, video, and music
- Videos should clearly show a progressive timeline of your team participating in the design, build, test, travel, and launch of your project
- Include images or video of community outreach events
- Team video should answer the question “Why did your team enter the Spaceport America Cup competition?”
- Team video should answer the question “What challenges has your team overcome?”
- Launch at the Spaceport Cup, and some clips at the event.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
- Videos should be professional, entertaining, and inspirational
- All submitted videos should have quality editing, transitions, artistic scenes and a strong story line
- Make sure to include excellent visual appeal (good combination of still photos versus live video)
- Videos should clearly show the energy and excitement of the competition and efforts the team have made
Awards:
- Best Overall Video Submission
- Best Onboard Video Submission
- Submitted videos will be played prior to the beginning of the awards ceremony and immediately following
- The winning teams will have their video played during the awards presentation
SUBMISSION:
- Videos must be submitted on a USB stick labeled with your team name and ID number to the Launch Operations Information table. Find or ask for ESRA Media or Livestream Staff if you have questions or need to submit your video.
- Videos should be submitted as early as possible between Thursday, 6/22, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, 6/24/2023. This means you will likely need to launch before Saturday, unless you are really lucky on your recovery, and fast at editing.
**ESRA andSpaceport America will have non-exclusive rights to all videos submitted**
This means you can still use and share them and you will still own them, but we can use them on any media platforms in present and future, and those mediums that do not yet exist. We can also share with our sponsors allowing them to share on their media platforms. We will not sell for profit, but the organizations and sponsors using the footage will benefit in the from of advertising their companies and organizations.