about 1 year ago

Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers

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 software and talent.

We gathered invaluable insights straight from the trenches with tips submitted on Discord by our very own community members. From meticulous planning to seamless execution, these user-tested tips will help you put together a polished demo video to showcase your project. Check out our full advice in this blog post: 6 Tips for making a winning hackathon demo video. Or if you’re in a hurry, just make sure you cover the following:

Plan your video early and give yourself enough time
Prepare a compelling script
Highlight what your project does, how it solves the problem, and how it works
Use tools that are fastest for you to use
Keep your pitch clear and concise
Don’t overlook technical details and video quality

More Video Tips from the Devpost Submission Reviewers:

Questions?

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