Rapid Response: I’m voting because…

Record a short video (under 3 minutes) explaining what is motivating you or a peer as a first-time voter, what issues you care about, how you’re feeling, what you’re hoping to see happen in your country/community, and what older people should know.

Please submit raw, unedited footage only, with no music or graphics. SRL’s editors will create a montage of the submissions.

OPTIONS:

Record another student: Record a student in your school and/or community using the sentence starters below.

Record yourself: This could be in the form of a video diary, where you record yourself talking straight to the camera using the sentence starters below.

CONSIDER THESE EXAMPLES AS YOU PRODUCE YOUR MEDIA, VIDEO WILL BE EDITED INTO A MONTAGE BY SRL EDITORS:

America's young people weigh in on the 2020 election

High school students share their hopes for the Biden administration

COMPLETE THESE SENTENCE STARTERS OR ASK YOUR SUBJECT TO DO SO:

ON CAMERA IDENTIFICATION: For the record, please say and spell your full name (first and last) on camera. Also please describe how you want to be identified in this video. For example, “I’m an 11th grade student at Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, California” NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS USED BY SRL’S EDITORS TO IDENTIFY STUDENTS ON SCREEN. WE NEED IT IN ORDER TO PUBLISH YOUR VIDEO.

• I’m voting because…
• It’s my first time voting, and I feel…
  • The issue I care about the most is…
  • I want to see our country/my community…
  • I want older people to know that…

Note: You may use the last 3 sentence starters (○) for students ineligible to vote.

• Decide which option you would like to pursue.
• Brainstorm interview subjects and research the topic. If you are interviewing other students, reach out to your interview subject(s) for a pre-interview and schedule a recording date.
• Prepare and practice.
• Record the interview(s) and make sure to thank your subject for their time. They must sign our media release if they are under 18.
• Transfer your footage to your computer or device and transcribe using Otter or similar service.
• Before uploading your video, watch it. Submit your raw video and transcripts using this SUBMISSION FORM to submit your materials. We encourage educators to watch the videos and review them for technical issues, and ONLY SUBMIT THE BEST 5 PER SCHOOL OR CLASS.

USE/DOWNLOAD: RAPID RESPONSES SKILLS AND STANDARDS CHECKLIST

It is important to follow these guidelines if you would like your video to be considered for publication.

UPLOADING VIDEO FILE:

Rename the video file with your information: STATE_School_Name_Voting.mp4 Example: CT_BensonHigh_SallySmith_Voting.mp4

File type: .mp4, codec: h.264, resolution: 1920x1080, 30fps

Exporting .mp4 using Premiere or Final Cut Pro

EXAMPLE OF DESIRED COMPOSITION FOR RAPID RESPONSES:

Subject is looking at the camera, centered, from the chest up, normal headroom.

UPLOADING VIDEO FILE:

Rename the video file with your information: STATE_School_Name_ImVoting.mp4

Example: VA_FlowerHigh_SarahSmith_ImVoting.mp4

File type: .mp4, codec: h.264, resolution: 1080x1920 (vertical), 30fps

Exporting .mp4 using Premiere or Final Cut Pro

SUBMIT HERE