We want to hear from you!
Send us a video clip answering one or all of these questions, or a video of you blowing your shofar and you may be featured in Calgary Jewish Federation’s Chag Sameach video in September.
• What is Rosh HaShanah?
• What year is it on the Jewish calendar?
• Why do we dip apples in honey?
• What is your wish for the new year?
• Can you blow a shofar? If so, show us how its done!
Please email your submission by Monday, August 31.
Tips for Filming
- Position the phone / camera slightly ABOVE your eyes. You do not want the camera looking up at you.
- Ensure that you are evenly lit. Do not sit beside a bright window.
- Do not sit in front of a window. This closes the shutter on the camera and typically leaves you in silhouette or shadow.
- Keep your eyes on the camera 100% of the time. Avoid looking at the screen. When wrapping up, keep looking at the camera.
- Make sure your background is tidy. Clear any clutter. Do not let anyone else in the room during recording.
- Ensure nothing in the background is too personal, such as family photos. Webcams tend to film with deep focus.
- Make sure the room is quiet. Turn off phones, notifications, etc.
- Make sure you leave two to three inches of headroom above for framing.
- Do not sit too close to the camera. Bottom of rib cage up is a good reference.
- Record your message twice. If you have a technical problem with your first recording, a safety is always appreciated.
- If you have earbuds (wireless) we encourage you to use them for better sound.
- Ensure your recording is done in LANDSCAPE (wide). No vertical videos, please!