Polisi Preifatrwydd
The programme for 2021 is being delivered virtually as a pre-recorded event. For this, all entries need to be made and submitted as two video recordings.
Entrants are asked to create two videos as follows:
Introduction Video
Make a short (3 minutes maximum) video introducing yourself to the viewers. This will be aired before your performance and should include you speaking and telling the viewers about:
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Yourself (Career to date, where you live, how you have coped with the past year, online performances etc)
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What you have chosen to perform and why you have chosen it
Performance Video
Record yourself playing the pieces you have chosen to play. This video should be around 15 minutes in length.
There are some top tips below that will help you achieve the best results for your video submissions. You will also find details at the bottom of this webpage of where and how to send your completed videos when they are ready.
Please note the deadline for sending us your completed videos
is the 16th May 2021
Click the button below to check your programme, biography and publicity photograph which will be used on the website and in the digital programme for the event.
Our top tips for filming your own presentation or performance
1. Setting up your camera shot
Ensure you are setup against a plain background to give good definition and clarity.
2. Recording on a mobile device
If using a mobile device, set it on a level surface or stand, in a landscape orientation.
3. Lighting
Consider the lighting – face a window or light source.
Get as much light in front of you as possible.
Any strong backlight will give you a silhouette
and less definition and clarity to your appearance.
4. Focus
Think about where you sit in the frame of the video,
try and stay centred and prominent within the shot.
5. Sound
If possible record using an external microphone positioned close to your harp,
this will provide a clearer sound quality for your performance.
If you don’t have an external microphone, be mindful of where
the microphone on your device is and the distance you are from it.
6. Privacy
Put your device into Airplane / Do No Disturb mode
this will stop notifications during your recording.
Finished your recording?
Play it back -
Can you hear yourself?
Can you see yourself clearly?
Are there any distractions / background noise?
When you are happy with the recording save the video file in a .mp4 format if possible
with WHC21, your Name and Performance / Introduction in the title.
File Name Format -
Introduction Videos - WHC21_Performer-Name_Introduction
Performance Videos - WHC21_Performer-Name_Performance
Email your file to info@whc2021.wales using a file sharing programme
such as weTransfer, Gdrive or Dropbox (links below)
