Video Submission Guidelines

Chapters and alumni associations that are interested in sharing videos with the Fraternity must meet the following requirements:

Video is a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of three minutes (time not mandatory, but must be close).
Video content is appropriate and does not act against the Fraternity’s National Bylaws and Risk Management Policy.
Video is hosted on a video sharing website such as YouTube, Facebook and DailyMotion and meets the requirements of the third-party site.
Videos clearly depicting persons under the age of 18 must include a parent/guardian consent release form before the video could be selected/utilized on any Alpha Phi Omega publication. Download a consent form.

Here are a few suggestions of the types of videos we look for:

Conveys APO Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service
RUSH
Service Project highlights
Conferences
Training
Roll call videos

Helpful tips to making a good video:

Stabilize or steady the camcorder when shooting. * When interviewing students, capture their head & chest making sure your subject is fully in the picture. (ie: if a person is speaking - don't cut off their head).
Make sure you've captured good speaking voices. Voices should be heard loud and clear.
Background volume should be considered when someone is speaking. Don't record if the background noise is loud - this includes music!
Consider your lighting. Don't point the camera into the sun or lighting - also, make sure it's not too dark.
When selecting music - make sure the wording is appropriate and in accordance with the Fraternity’s National Bylaws and Risk Management Policy.
Make it enjoyable and most of all have fun!

If you find your video meets these requirements, submit your link via e-mail for consideration. Maybe we'll spotlight yours as our 'Video of the Week' or in the next e-newsletter!