Thank you for expressing interest in submitting video content to the CCD! Below is a list of steps to create and submit videos to us properly.
Recommended equipment
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Modern smartphone
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HD Camcorder
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HD DSLR camera with video features
Recommended video formats
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Please have your videos in 1080p HD resolution in 16×9 widescreen format
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Recommended file formats are MP4 or MOV. Other video formats may cause issues.
Recommended lighting & environment
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Please situate yourself in a place with plenty of natural or indoor lighting so that you can be seen clearly
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If you are filming indoors, please do so in a private, quiet room to minimize distractions, others’ talking, tv noise, etc.
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If you are filming outdoors, please be mindful of wind, weather, traffic/construction noise, etc.
While recording
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Please speak clearly and at a regular volume, as if you’re speaking to someone in the same room as you
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Be sure that the video frame does not cut off parts of your head or mouth
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Be mindful of others potentially walking into the frame and situate your shot accordingly
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Please keep any sensitive personal information out of the shot (street address, important documents, open rooms like restrooms or closets)
Submission
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Please upload your video to Google Drive or Dropbox.com (both require accounts but are free). If your video is too long or too large to upload, please contact the CCD ([email protected])
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Please e-mail the CCD ([email protected]) with the full spelling of your name including desired titles (“Reverend,” “Doctor,” “Bishop,” etc.), role (“Director of Congregational Development,” “Associate Pastor,” etc.), or affiliated organizations (“Moravian Theological Seminary,” “Sunnyside Ministry,” etc.) if so desired.
Viewing the finished product
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The CCD publishes all video content on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Please check there to see your completed video.
By submitting video content for us, you agree to the following (please read):
You’re allowing us to post your finished content on/in any of our publications, sites, social media etc.
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We will always ask you beforehand if we want to publish in a publication or item we may sell.
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We will refer external requests to republish your content to you, the creator (this does not include others simply “sharing” your content on social media).
Authorship/privacy
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You agree to let us list your first and last name or your preferred author name (including any titles or noted affiliations) in your creator bio and byline and in any references to your video after it is published.
Non-CCD staff:
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Submitting video content to The CCD is on a volunteer basis and unfortunately, we cannot pay you.
The Commission on Congregational Development and its staff reserve the right to edit your video for length, clarity, and appropriateness. The CCD also reserves the right of choosing not to publish any submitted video.
