All TRC participants are required to submit a short video of their restoration project in addition to the workbook. This video should be no longer than 2-3 minutes – and should complement the workbook. It is a way for the judges to better see the students working on their restoration project as well as the results of their hard work. It’s also a great way for us to see more of the fun side of the project. We want to see the participants’ personalities. Have fun with this!
Making the video is a fairly easy process. Most digital cameras come with video capabilities nowadays. And most computers come with video-making software. If you do not already have the software here are a couple suggestions:
Mac users: http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/
PC users: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
We want the students to have fun with these videos. Play around with adding music. We can provide Delo® logos and product artwork if you would like it, but it’s not mandatory. Do not be scared of the video element if you have already begun your restoration before you knew about the video. It is perfectly acceptable to use still photos in the video. However, we would like you to incorporate some moving video or audio of the tractor running, so we can see that it really does purr like a kitten!
The video should be submitted on a CD or DVD with the official workbook by September 4, 2009. If you are chosen as a finalist, you are welcome to incorporate the video into your oral presentation at the national FFA convention, but please note that the judges will have already viewed the video.
Following are links to two videos that were submitted in 2008 for reference:
