FAQs
- Film in landscape mode
- Try to use front facing camera
- Look at the camera lens, not yourself
- Try to have light facing or to the side of you
- Find a quiet place to film or turn off radios, fans or TVs to eliminate background noise
Can I submit a story anonymously?
If you are registered with Your Voice Durham:
The screen name associated with your Your Voice Durham profile will be displayed when you post a story.
If you are not registered with Your Voice Durham:
A name and email form field at the bottom of the story submission box must be completed before you submit your story. You must enter your email, but you can create a screen name and only the screen name will be visible when your story is published.
Do I need to register to submit a story?
We recommend registering and subscribing to this page in order to stay up-to-date on this project and other exciting initiatives, but you do not need to register to participate.
How do I upload a video?
Videos can only be uploaded by a URL or an embedded link. To do this, first upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo or Vista and copy the URL to the story board.
Is there a word limit for written submissions?
Stories can be as short as you like and a maximum of 750 words.
Any tips for filming a video?
I just submitted a story, why can't I see it?
All stories will take up to 1 week to appear on the website. You will be notified by email when your story is published.
My story has been published, but I want it removed, what do I do?
Please email Linnea.Veloce@durham.ca for assistance.