Send your video, recipe & photograph of you presenting your dish to Office@austculinary.com.au

Video can be made by mobile phone or DSLR camera.

All complying videos will be posted on the ACF Website.

Then you have the opportunity to watch, like and promote it with your colleagues and friends.

1st PRIZE

STUDY VISIT / DISCOVERY TOUR OF ITALY

The winner will be the chef with the greatest number of likes on YouTube for the submitted Video.

 2nd PRIZE

ADVERT INCLUDING THE RECIPE IN A SPECIALIST FOOD ONLINE MAGAZINE / BLOG

The winner will be the chef that has promoted and shared the contest with the greatest number of Views on YouTube.

VIDEO CHECKLIST:

Camera Presence

• Shoot your video horizontally

• Focus your eyes to camera

Personal Presentation

• Present yourself in the best way

Story Telling

• Map out what you want to say

• Prepare and rehearse your main points

Lighting

• Is the lighting good?

• Make sure any close ups aren’t blurry

Audio

• Is the audio clear?

• Make sure the sound isn’t fuzzy or muffled

Background Music

• Music is not required, if you use background music make sure the music is free to use

HERE’S SOME TOP TIPS TO MAKE YOUR VIDEO LOOK MORE PROFESSIONAL

Background

• Nothing looks less professional than a messy or distracting background!

• If you’re doing your video from your home kitchen, make sure it’s uncluttered and clean – same if you’re doing it from work.

• If you’re doing your video at a desktop device in the home, please make sure there’s nothing too distracting in the background.

Lighting

• One thing to avoid is hard overhead lighting as it can cast unflattering shadows.

• Little or no shadow will create a more open vibe

Audio

• Audio makes all the difference so make it a priority.

• Fuzzy, muted, or muffled audio is a big no-no.

• Be aware of any background noise that you might be picking up – traffic, birds, even the wind will be very distracting.

Avoid Shaky Footage

• It’s hard to hold a camera completely steady, so try not to hold your camera at all if you can help it.

• Instead, set your camera on a sturdy surface or use a tripod.

Use Your Phone the Right Way

• Record in landscape mode (that is, horizontally instead of vertically).

• Use the camera on the back of your phone. The front camera’s quality is not as good on most phones.

Work on Your Camera Presence

• Smile, especially at the beginning of your video. It makes a huge difference in how you come across.

• Slow down slightly when you talk and make an effort to speak clearly.

• If you feel jittery, try using props to keep your hands occupied.