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Lights, Camera, Action! Submission video tips for hackers

We know you are busy working on finishing up your project, but the submission video needs time and care too! It's often the first (and sometimes only!) thing that judges review. Your video tells the story behind your project, providing a clear showcase of your software and talent. 

Prep your elevator pitch and don’t forget to include:

• How your project was built
• What tools you used to build the project
• What problems your project may solve and/or why someone might use it
• What your experience was building the project
  
  

Demo your project in a way that shows judges how real-world users will interact and benefit from it.

• Time-saving Tip
  • Write out your script and practice it before you record to ensure you cover everything in the time limit
• Pro(crastinator) Tip
  • We CANNOT stress this enough: Don't wait until the last minute to upload your video! Due to file size, format, and your Internet connection, uploading a video to Facebook Video, YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku could take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours 
• More Video Tips from the Devpost Submission Reviewers:

Don't miss the final office hour on Monday November 20 at 11am PT on the Google Developer Community Discord.

You’ve got this!!