Rise NWI left you the following instructions:

Share why you vote to encourage your fellow Lake County residents to show up to the polls for this year's municipal elections.

We invite you to make this video your own, but please keep your messaging nonpartisan. This video series is not intended to encourage individuals to vote for a specific party or candidate, but rather to just show up at the polls. If you need inspiration, here are a few examples of things we would love to learn about you:
  • Introduce yourself (name and where you are from)
  • How long have you been voting?
  • Do you remember your first time voting? Share how you felt.
  • How do you feel when you see Lake County has one of the lowest voter turnouts in the state? 
  • Why should people care about voting? 
  • What would you tell someone who is nervous about voting for the first time?
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Video Content Tips:
  • The content of your video is ultimately up to you. Make it funny, sweet, informative - whatever tone you want.
  • Create a video between thirty seconds and a minute to keep people engaged.
  • Be yourself and have fun!
Recording Tips:
  • You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
  • Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
  • When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
  • Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
  • Consider shooting in a location viewers may recognize.
  • Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
  • Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
  • Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
  • Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
  • Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
  • Avoid wearing something extremely bright as it will wash you out on camera. Also, make sure it’s something you won’t regret in six months!
  1. Select ‘Record Video’ to begin the process
  2. Enable your webcam.
  3. Click ‘Start Recording’ and wait for the 3 second countdown.
  4. When you are finished recording, click ‘Stop Recording.’
  5. Wait for your video to upload to our servers.
  6. Click the play button to review your video. If you are not satisfied with your recording, you can click ‘Rerecord’ and try again. If you are satisfied with your recording, click ‘Submit Video’.
  7. Accept our terms and conditions to complete submission.
  1. Select ‘Record Video’ to begin the process.
  2. Click ‘Record Video’ or ‘Upload Video’. Please wait for your video to upload to our servers.
  3. Click the play button to review your video. You can rerecord or upload another video if you are not satisfied with your recording.
  4. If you are satisfied with your recording, click ‘Submit Video’ and ‘Continue’ to accept our terms and conditions and submit your video.

Rise NWI left you the following instructions:

Share why you vote to encourage your fellow Lake County residents to show up to the polls for this year's municipal elections.

We invite you to make this video your own, but please keep your messaging nonpartisan. This video series is not intended to encourage individuals to vote for a specific party or candidate, but rather to just show up at the polls. If you need inspiration, here are a few examples of things we would love to learn about you:
  • Introduce yourself (name and where you are from)
  • How long have you been voting?
  • Do you remember your first time voting? Share how you felt.
  • How do you feel when you see Lake County has one of the lowest voter turnouts in the state? 
  • Why should people care about voting? 
  • What would you tell someone who is nervous about voting for the first time?
-----
Video Content Tips:
  • The content of your video is ultimately up to you. Make it funny, sweet, informative - whatever tone you want.
  • Create a video between thirty seconds and a minute to keep people engaged.
  • Be yourself and have fun!
Recording Tips:
  • You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
  • Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
  • When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability. Try not to hold it.
  • Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
  • Consider shooting in a location viewers may recognize.
  • Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light.
  • Record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
  • Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
  • Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
  • Avoid blustery locations or areas with a lot of foot or vehicle traffic as your device’s mic may pick up noise.
  • Avoid wearing something extremely bright as it will wash you out on camera. Also, make sure it’s something you won’t regret in six months!

If you're satisfied with your recording, click Submit Video below.

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