# Pitch and Interview Tips

## Tips for Live- & Pre-recorded Pitches and Interviews.

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**Keep it short and sweet – practice it!**\
Most pitches are 60 seconds. Don't create too many slides, 6 max! Time it beforehand, practice it in the mirror or with a fellow student.
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**Reduce noise 📣**\
Make sure you're in a space with little background noise or echo. Sitting in a closet or cupboard sometimes helps 😅
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**Reduce distraction** 💃\
Create an environment that focuses on you: sit yourself in a space with a *"clean"*  background behind you. Just make sure it isn't distracting.
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**Light your face 🙍🏽‍♀️🔦☀️**\
Make sure we can see your face well. Light your face; not your back – always face windows & lights.
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**Look at us** 👀\
Look in the camera, so it feels like you're looking at us!
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**Use a good mic 🎙**\
Use a good microphone, that is preferably not your laptop's microphone.\
\- option A, for **pre-recorded videos**: Connect your phone as a mic (you can connect your video too!), and keep it close to you; as if you're talking to someone on videochat. Try out different positions to avoid "pops" in your voice.\
\- option B, for **live videos**: use the microphone of your earbuds or headphones. Try all of them! It'll work better than your laptop's mic, as it is closer to your mouth.
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🎶 Do not just grab any music – **copyright** may be applied, and you would have to pay for it ;-). Open source is the way to go! Ask for ideas and resources on Discord.
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**Position yourself like a pro 🏆**(for pitches and vlogging)\
Use the golden ratio to position yourself in front of the camera\
<https://photographyhero.com/golden-ratio-photography/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20Golden%20Ratio,art%20from%20paintings%20to%20architecture.>\
\&#xNAN;*Make sure you look "in the screen", into empty space next to you, not outside of the video.*
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**No video editing software? No problem!** (for pitches and vlogging)\
Go for it. 1 take. Practice. Go for *not too* perfect 😏
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**Energy! ⚡️for everyone**\
Breathe in.. stretch.. take up space... smile. Bring your *best energy.*
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## How to make a Video (Quick & Dirty)

{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJXhD0ObWzg&t=6s>" %}

## Pitch Slides Template with Tips & Tricks

{% embed url="<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fUNfj5LnUDrepYYWJW84sIKw2N4WjGSVvVGZ9OTVxGM/edit?usp=sharing>" %}
Outline by our MVP Student Coach Astrid Se.
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## Basic Structure

![Outline by coach Robin](/files/-Me-lP-J2IHgiUPV5vao)


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