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It’s time to record your 2 minute trailer video, introducing your Catalyst project!
The video is intended as a high level introduction to your project and will appear on your project webpage and on TM Forum's social media.
If you are the designated speaker for your team, please use the link below to book your preferred 1-hour online recording time in
MarchSeptember 2024, with
Dan AkersMark Lenner, our video producer based in
London,the UK. Remember, the earlier you record your video, the sooner it can be published, enabling both you and TM Forum to showcase and promote your innovative work.
Also on this page, you can read about the technology we'll be using to record your story, the equipment you need, and a few tips on how to get the most out of your recording, whilst looking your best for the camera.
We’re here to help, so please
email [email protected] ifemail [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns regarding the filming process.
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Book a time to record
Please
usese this link to access the Calendly calendar to find an available recording slot. Each slot is 1 hour long, to allow plenty of time to check sound and lighting and complete the recording.
https://calendly.com/danmadecontentkatherine-simmons-2/catalyst-2024-speaker-filmingspeakers
Once done, you'll receive an email confirming your booking. It's important you stick to this time, but if
Please note that our editor only has limited availability for these pre-recorded sessions - so it is important that you attend at the time you have booked. If you do need to cancel, please give us as much notice as possible via email to [email protected][email protected]
Script
The video will effectively act as an ‘elevator pitch’ to help viewers grasp the issue your project is addressing, the intended outcome and the social and commercial impacts on the communications technology industry and beyond.
The video format will be a little different to previous years:
General format:
- Words appear on screen: “This Catalyst is creating X to solve the problem of Y for Z benefit”
- Speaker: outlines the challenge being addressed / industry or business context
- Speaker: "To address this challenge we will...." (outline how you will try to solve it (what technology approach you will take))
- Speaker: "The use cases being explored are..."
- Words appear on screen: Benefits of the solution / business impact / desired outcomes
You only need to talk about the following, to cover parts 2, 3 and 4 in the video format:
- What is the industry or business context or challenge your project is addressing?
- How will your project aim to solve it?
- What use case(s) will your Catalyst use to demonstrate the solution?
Please send us a copy of your script to help us check the subtitles that will appear in the video.
The script should include parts 2, 3, and 4 that you will say, and part 5 which we will use as words on screen at the end of the video.
Tip 1: You don't need to introduce yourself - your name and company will appear on the screen.
Tip 2: You don't need to list all the companies in your project as all their logos are featured on you project webpage.
Tip 3: Consider your video as a trailer for a movie. Trailers aim to excite the audience by offering a glimpse of the plot and atmosphere without revealing too much until the premiere. Similarly, your project video should offer a glimpse into the innovative solution you're working on, preparing the audience for your project's full reveal at DTW24 - Ignite. You're not expected to have every detail of your project finalized at this stage – the high-level information from your project submission suffices. Therefore, you don't need to delay the recording until your project is fully developed - record it a soon as possible so that your webpage has an engaging video for visitors to watch.
Environment
- Position yourself in front of the camera so that just your head and shoulders are visible and so that you are looking directly at (and level to) the camera.
- Find a quiet location where you won’t be disturbed, and where there isn’t background noise or other distractions – try to avoid rooms in cities where there’s road noise such as sirens, or people passing by who may speak. Put a ‘do not disturb’ sign on the door if that may help here.
- Keep it simple – a glass panel, window or wall behind you. Simple wall decorations are fine – but avoid busy decorations, writing, movement (physical or digital) or plants in the background.
Tip 4: When using a laptop, smartphone or tablet, elevate it on a table so the camera is at eye level. We suggest using a few books so it is steady and you can adjust easily.
How-to Guide: Preparing your remote interview set up
Watch our full guide on YouTube - click here to view
What to film with
A laptop with external webcam if possible, or integrated webcam if HD. – link to Logitech webcam available on Amazon
Internet connection and platform
Ensure the connection is wired rather than wireless if possible, to ensure stability.
A 10mbit upload speed is recommended for the best quality. You can test your speed here: https://www.speedtest.net/
If using Streamyard we will ask to enable your laptop to record a back-up of the interview. This will ensure that variations in connectivity do not affect the quality of the recording.
Location
Choose a location that is quiet and where you will not be interrupted, ideally with an uncluttered background. Plants and artwork can enhance the background.
Lighting
You will need static lighting, so preferably a darker room, with a light to sit behind the camera. Avoid sitting in front of a window or under a skylight unless it’s a bright clear day with no clouds, so that the light does not change while recording. If possible, remove glasses so that there are no reflections.
Framing the shot
The camera should be at eye level – you should not be looking down or looking up at it. Ideally you should be far enough away from the camera to include your shoulders and upper chest.
Audio
You can use wired or wireless headphones but these must include a microphone. If wired, ensure the lead is long enough (you can buy an extension lead) and that the cable is tucked behind your head.
Tech check
One of our producers will run through checks with you and review your image and sound quality before recording to ensure you are set up correctly. They can also answer any questions you may have.
Kit list
Here is a suggested additional kit list for optimum quality output:
Technical considerations and troubleshooting
Before your recording
- Ensure you are using headphones and that you sit in a quiet location.
- Please watch this short video on setting up your desk, camera and audio. You are also invited to read our guidelines on how best to shoot video here
- Please ensure to test your internet connection via this link and send me the results.
Tech Troubleshooting
- If you see a black screen, you have not connected successfully to StreamYard and may have a firewall issue on your device or workplace internet
- You will need to try joining using a different device and/or to use a 4g hotspot.
- Click here to see our troubleshooting guide
- If this doesn’t work, your IT team need these details to whitelist the website: StreamYard requires inbound and outbound access through TCP ports 80 and 443
- You are also invited to read guest guidelines for joining Streamyard here
Contact: Our project manager and producer, Mark Lenner, is based in the UK. Email: [email protected]
Technical
- Your session will be recorded using Riverside.fm. This is a web app service which records the video locally on your hard drive, and then uploads automatically to the cloud once finished, ensuring we get a great HD recording.
It’s just the same experience as joining any video conference platform. There’s nothing to download. - When it's time to record, simply click or tap the web address from your confirmation email. You will be joined by our producer, Dan Akers, who will have a quick chat, get you looking your best, and before you know it, your perfect-quality video files will have already been uploaded to his studio in London. There isn't even a 'stop' button for you to press, as the data uploads in realtime as you're filming. Easy!
- Ideally, use a laptop or desktop computer to access the link, or a smartphone or tablet running Android or iOS.
- Make sure there's a camera connected to your device.
- You should also have a reasonably decent internet connection.
- As long as your web browser is Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Firefox or Opera, you're all set for your 5 minutes of fame!