What is my time commitment?

Video length: No more than 2 minutes

Getting started:

• Write a succinct story or short quote of your cloud-native use case 
• Set aside some time to record yourself in the case of multiple takes

Make sure your aspect ratio is set to 16:9 on your laptop. Mobile devices should be horizontal when filming.

What am I going to say?

Some areas of interest that we suggest are in the AI and Observability spaces. Also, stories of platform engineering, Zero Trust philosophy and principles, or WASM (any performance, portability, security, and sandboxing needs that were met). But ultimately, the topic is up to you.

Quotes

Give us a short quote (10-seconds or less) about how cloud native technologies have positively impacted your company, role, or career. 

Stories

Aim to make your story of interest 30 seconds or less. Tell us your name, company, and role. Then how CNCF projects and/or resources have helped your organization, helped you in your day-to-day role, in your career, or any combination there of.

Case studies

Aim to make your video 1-2 minutes long. 

1. Start by telling us your name, company and role.
2. What was the challenge your company was facing?
3. What was the solution, and how CNCF helped get you there?
4. What results have been achieved? What about cloud-native technology has made your product strong?

How should I record?

Use whichever local recording option you have on your machine. OBS Studio is great for a Linux-based OS (operating system), and Quicktime is awesome for a Mac OS. If you choose to use Zoom, please be sure your HD settings are enabled.

Your Microphone

Please use an external microphone, or one built into wired headphones. Wireless headphones are not the best for sound quality.

What should my setup look like?

We want to see the real you, but here are some tips and tricks for your setup, ahead of recording. Remember – have fun! 

• Camera Position: Eyebrow level with minimal background space.
• Background: Make sure it’s plain, neat and clean. Cloud-native merobelia behind you, if you have it. Please no virtual backgrounds unless you are a pro and have a green screen and proper lighting.
• Eliminate Distractions: Turn off all notifications, and record when you know your space will be quiet from background noise.
• Confidence & Delivery: Remember, this will be post-produced, but here are some simple exercises anyone can do ahead of recording for a smooth delivery:
  • Power poses in front of the mirror (silly but effective)
  • Clear your mind by taking 10 deep belly breaths
• Attire: Avoid tight checks or patterns that create a shimmering effect that can be distracting. Play off your background by contrasting your attire.
• Enunciation tools:
  • “Sally sells seashells down by the seashore” 
  •  “Red Leather, Yellow Leather” 
  •  “Unique New York” 
• Vocal variety: We want to hear your excitement! Include inflection in your voice.

Time to record! Set aside time for multiple takes, but if you feel like the first one was amazing (well done!), consider doing one more for good measure.

How do I send my recording?

Once you’re done, save a high-resolution version of the video locally on your machine.

• Our video editor will turn it into magic from here! Please note, we will be editing at our discretion. We will be in touch for your review ahead of publishing.
• Please note, there may be instances where we do not use your video in its entirety and use quotes or propose/draft a written case study from the transcript. Additionally, we are open to any ideas around different formats you would like to submit.

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