- Use your cell phone or borrow your parents’ phone to shoot your videos.
- Shoot in vertical mode; this is how most people watch videos on their phones.
- Don’t zoom. Stand as close to your subject as possible.
- Use natural light as much as possible. Make sure you can see the subject you are filming. You may need to use a portable light source.
- Tell us your story. We want to learn what you do for your 4-H project. If you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you can use captions on your video.
4-H Alberta Agri-Tale Video Contest Tips and Tricks
- Tell your story with multiple videos. Instead of one long video, make a series of 30-60 second videos.
- Use the video features on Instagram/Facebook or use a video editing app so that you can add fun features to your video, like captions, stickers, music, etc. Remember to save/download your video if using Instagram/Facebook.
- Have fun! We want to learn more about your projects and we want you to have fun doing it. Good luck!
WHY SHARE?
Because every 4-H Alberta project and its story deserves to be told, and yours could be the inspiration someone needs! Plus, there are amazing prizes awaiting.
Prizes Galore: Here's What's Up for Grabs
Each age group, Junior (9-11), Intermediate (12-14), and Senior (15-20), will be awarded with a Grand Prize and Runner Up cash prize.
Periodically, we will award prizes for inclusion on social media platforms using the contest hashtag.
Grand Prize: $500
Runner up: $100
Additional prizes on social media and many special mentions! So, to the young agriculturists of 4-H Alberta, grab your camera and let’s showcase your passion! Take us on a deep dive of your farming or agricultural journey and share it with a community that understands and celebrates every milestone.
How to Participate
- Fill out the form below telling us about your project for the first time to confirm entry.
- Share the stages of your project from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025 with photography or videography of your 4-H Alberta Agri-Tale.
- Submit each entry on this page/form with a short 25-100 word description on a frequent basis to keep up updated on your 4-H project’s developments from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
- Bonus points if you post publicly on social media with the hashtag #4HABContest and tag @MCSnet and @4-HAlberta
4-H Contest Submission
Email promotions@mcsnet.ca if you have any questions!