As drone video cameras have become very popular among video enthusiasts, there has also been an increase in the number of competitions dedicated to drone videos. And if you are planning to participate in one, then the below tips can help you increase your chances of winning the competition.
Know and Abide By the Rules
All major video competition, whether it is the AirVuz Drone Video Awards or anything else, will have a clear set of rules and regulations that participants are expected to abide by. Make sure that you read and follow them thoroughly. For example, every competition is likely to have a theme that you are supposed to focus on. If the theme is landscapes, then most of the video must focus on landscapes rather than skies, cities and so on. Remember to check the end date of application and submit the video at least two to three days before the due date. The submitted video must also meet the length, format, and file size requirements as set out by the rules of the competition. And be sure to never add any copyrighted content into the video as this can be a sure shot way to get yourself disqualified from the contest.
Learn How the Winner Is Chosen
Check how the contest chooses its winners. One way to do this is to see what videos were selected as winners in the previous competitions and look for similarities in them. For example, if you find that most of the winning videos had a bright color tone, then you should also make your video have bright colors. You must also take into consideration as to who chooses the winners. In some competition, the winners are chosen by a few judges, in some by an audience poll, and in some a combination of both judges and audience poll.
Plan Your Script and Then Shoot
Always plan your script well in advance so that you can finish the shooting stage quickly. If you just start shooting with only a vague idea in mind, then it is possible that you may not be able to shoot the perfect video you have in mind, eventually resulting in you losing out from the competition. Ideally, start with a strong hook so that the judges and audience are interested right from the beginning. And remember to make the videos emotionally moving.
Compliment the Sponsors
Video competitions will have sponsors who make it possible for the competition to happen in the first place. And usually, a couple of representatives of sponsors will be on the panel of judges. As such, it is a good idea to compliment your sponsors at the beginning of the video, thanking them for making the competition possible. This will create a favorable impression in their minds, and they are likely to rank your video higher. However, remember that you should never indulge in flattery or too much praise, as you can end up looking too desperate to please the judges. This will obviously be a big turn-off for the judges, who might choose to rank you lower.
