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How To Record Your Accent

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How to Record your Accent

Shoot in Landscape, not Portrait.

Shoot in Landscape, not Portrait

Setting Your Video Resolution

Before you begin to record your accent video, it pays to check that you have your camera set to the best resolution for uploading.

The process to set your video resolution differs slightly depending on what device or operating system you are using.

Here you will find a few quick videos to help.

Setting the Video Resolution on an iPad or iPhone:
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Setting the Video Resolution on an Android Phone or Tablet:

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Setting the Video Resolution on a Desktop Computer or Laptop:
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How To Record A Great Video

Do you know how to do a self-tape video?

Watch this quick video which lays out what you need to do for a great self-tape, and the best practises for getting that video right.

I have worked with hundreds of actors teaching them how to self tape and how to do accents.

Compressing Your Video File

Now that you have recorded your video at the right resolution, you need to compress your video file so that it is easy for you to upload and for me to download.

Download this App – HANDBRAKE

Compress your file to an MP4 with a file size no bigger than 300mb.

Watch the videos for helpful tutorials on how to do this on different devices.

Compressing Video Files on your iPad or iPhone:
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Compressing Video Files on an Android Phone or Tablet:
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Compressing Video Files on a Desktop Computer or Laptop:
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How To Record & Submit Your Accent

By sending us your video you agree to our terms and conditions and copyright release.
Please read our release agreement before uploading your accent video. You’ll need to print and sign the agreement from the Guide, and send with your video.

1

Record Your Video

Download our free guide on how to record your accent video and what we’d like you to say. Record our script on video, keep it under 3 minutes.

2

Promote Yourself

At the end of the script you can include a short promo for yourself, your business, brand, cause, organization or even just the wonderful place where you live!

3

Upload Your Video

Once you have recorded your video simply upload your files and you’ll be notified when we publish your accent video.

Script To Record
Upload Your Video

Simple

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RELEASE AGREEMENT

By sending us your accent file you hereby grant and assign to Sarah Valentine, theaccentbank.com, and it's successors and assignees, exclusive rights, including copyright, to use, license, sell, and otherwise use each and every recording, compilation, or other document that you have recorded, submitted or will submit.

You understand that you will not be the copyright owner thereof and will have no rights thereto. You understand that the recordings and documents may be published and distributed by means of various media, including, but not limited to the Internet.

Your recordings are made voluntarily and are unremunerated. You understand that Sarah Valentine, theaccentbank.com may distribute and/or offer for sale copies of any or all accents and dialects that you have recorded or sent.

You understand that once your accent/dialect recording is available and on the internet, Sarah Valentine, theaccentbank.com cannot warrant or guarantee that these recordings will be under their control.

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