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Pre-Recorded Statements

Speakers who are unable to attend an event in person at which the Institute has received special accreditation are welcome to submit a prerecorded video statement for consideration and approval.
Please note that the video must not exceed two minutes.
Technical guidelines for preparing the video are detailed below.

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Technical guidelines on pre-recording videos

Video camera

Make sure you are visible in the frame from at least the shoulders up.
Please speak at a moderate pace (100 to a maximum of 120 words per minute).
If the meeting is broadcast, it is essential to have good quality video. The resolution should be 1920 x 1080 with constant progressive framerate (25, 30, 50 or 60).
Ideally use a video camera, if available. If you do not have access to a video camera or other high-quality audio-visual equipment, use a desktop or laptop computer with an external unidirectional microphone to record your message, not a tablet or smartphone. Videos taken on tablets or smartphones will not provide adequate sound or image.

Microphone

Use a USB-connected unidirectional desktop microphone, such as a Razer Seiren Mini, a Røde NT USB Mini or equivalent. The best microphones are unidirectional microphones because they pick up the sound coming directly from in front of them and are less sensitive to the sound coming from the sides or the back – a pattern known as cardioid.
Avoid using the integrated microphone of your computer or your camera.

Submit your video

After recording, please review your message to check the audio and video quality. If the sound and/or visuals are not clear, please re-record it.
Name the video clearly with the title, date and time of the meeting at which it is to be shown, together with the name of the delegation/participant. A clearly defined filename will help the secretariat identify the video.
Use the form below to submit your video
Do not record directly onto the platform, whether Zoom, Webex or Teams.

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