Name: Microsoft Azure U.S. Hack for Accessibility
Start: 2021-02-12T10:00:00.000-05:00
End: 2021-03-15T17:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Microsoft Azure U.S. Hack for Accessibility

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Start thinking about your submission video

There are a few weeks left to enter your submission to the Microsoft Azure U.S. Hack for Accessibility. Submissions are due by 5 PM ET on March 15, 2021.

Your video is a major component of your submission. Here are some helpful tips for you to plan, create, and publish a winning video.

Get organized. Write out a script of what you need to say and demonstrate in your video and rehearse it before recording to be sure it is under 3 minutes. A good script should include:

Your elevator pitch of why you built your project.
A demo of your project in action to prove it is a real application via a step-by-step visual demo to show that it is not just an animation.
An explanation of which Azure services you used.
An explanation of how you incorporated feedback and the experience of people with disabilities.

Start Recording. The great thing about pre-recorded demo videos is that it doesn’t have to be perfect in one shot. Here are some suggestions for recording:

Use an emulator or create a screencast with audio narration.
There are many programs that might help you record a presentation such as recording a Microsoft Teams meeting presentation.
Be sure to add closed captioning to ensure your video is accessible. You can use Youtube's automated captioning or add some manually.
Before you are done with your video get a friend or family member to watch it and give you feedback.

Pro Tip: Don't wait until the last minute to upload your video. There have been many times a submission becomes ineligible due to errors with video rendering and uploading.

We can’t wait to see your project and how you showcase it in your video.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Start thinking about your submission video

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