Tell us why you love NIU! Adobe is sponsoring our Homecoming Video Competition and is asking students to submit a 30-60 second self-made video sharing why they love NIU and why they have #HuskiePride. Winners of the video contest will be announced during Homecoming Week and the first place winner will receive $500, the second place winner will receive $300 and the third place winner will receive $200.
Content expectations:
Tell us about yourself and why you love NIU! Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Personal background (optional)
- How long you’ve been a Huskie
- Why you chose NIU
- What being a Huskie means to you
- Positive story from your time at NIU
- Your favorite NIU tradition
Length:
30 seconds – 1 minute
Technical specifications
- Maximum of 100 MB
- When using text on screen, must have a voiceover
- Encouraged to use Adobe Express, Adobe Premier Pro, or Adobe After Effects, or Premier Rush, free for NIU students using your zID
- Do not include other people in your video OR If you include other people in your video, you are responsible for ensuring they sign the release form prior to submitting your video
- Music is optional; any background music must be royalty-free or available from Adobe libraries (no copyrighted material)
- You may use digital graphics, animation, or live video (or a combination of all of them). Make sure you own the rights to any images or characters you use!
Getting Started
- Check out this tutorial on Storytelling through Short-Form Video
- Sign-in to Adobe Express with your NIU Credentials (use your zID@students.niu.edu) or download the Adobe Express app on iOS and Android
- Any other info we’d like to share, like an optional template?
Submit Your Video
- Upload your video to our submission form.
- Upload your signed Contest Waiver and Release Form to the submission form.
- Upload your signed Personal Release Form to the submission form (additional forms for other people in your video can be sent to hnicholson@niu.edu).
Selection Criteria
We are looking for videos that:
- Are no longer than 1 minute and meet the technical requirements
- Are compelling and interesting to watch
- Are authentic to you and your story
- Portrays campus life or scenery
- Captures your pride of being a Huskie
This event is presented by Adobe.
