Share Your Video Clip on “Japanese Words that Make Me Happy !”
2022/2/10
Thank you very much for your videos! We have closed the application!
The Embassy of Japan in the UAE and “Japanese Words that Make Me Happy!” Video Project Committee are calling for your 10-second video clip that introduces your Japanese word / person(s) / item that makes you happy !
What Japanese word makes you cheer up? Do you have Japanese friend(s) who are with you when you feel down? What Japanese item is a key to make you smile? Make your video and share the Japanese word with us !
* Your video clips will be posted and shared on the Embassy's SNS. Also, 50 selected video clips will be combined into one video and screened on the Embassy's SNS as well as cultural events hosted by the Embassy. Your video clips will not be used for other purposes than mentioned here.
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This event is held in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and the UAE.
We welcome video clips from:
✿ Those who have the UAE nationality or Visa to reside in the UAE
✿ Those who are learning Japanese language in the UAE or love Japanese culture
【Application guideline】
* Please read the guideline carefully.
1. Watch sample videos
- Sample video 1
- Sample video 2
・Just like these sample videos, say your Japanese word / person(s) / item that make you happy, and explain why you like it either in Japanese, English or Arabic.
・Do NOT say your name and occupation, as it will appear in words.
2. Video format: Set your camera as follows
(1) MOV or MP4
(2) Ratio: 16:9
(3) Capacity of your video: Less than 30 MB
(4) Shoot in landscape
3. How to make your video:
(1) Pause completely for 3 seconds before and after your 10-second speech
(3-second pause + 10 second speech + 3-second pause)
(2) Write the word that make you happy on a board / paper in large and bold letters so that viewers of your video can see it. Hold the board / paper during your speech
(3) Your face should be shown in the video
(4) No sound effect, no music. No images / pictures that infringe copywrite
(5) Prepare your speech script either in Japanese, English or Arabic. Also, translate your speech in English, as you will have to submit the English translation when you send the Application Form.
(6) Say your Japanese word / person(s) / item that make you happy, and then explain why you like it either in Japanese, English or Arabic
(7) Do NOT say your name and occupation, as it will appear in words in the video.
NOTE: Video clips that includes specific principles, political claims, religious dissemination or profit-oriented content will not be accepted.
4. How to submit:
Fill up the Application Form and send it with your video clip.
(You can attach your video clip to the application form)
5. Selection:
All the video clips that were made according to the above guideline will be posted on the Embassy’s FB and Instagram (Stories).
Among them, 50 video clips will be selected and combined into one video which will also be shared on the Embassy’s website, FB and Instagram (Top page). The result of selection will be informed to each participant by the end of April 2022.
6. Screening of your video:
The video clips that were made according to the above guideline will be posted and screened on the Embassy's FB and Instagram (Stories) for an indefinite period.
The video that comprises of the selected 50 video clips will be screened on the Embassy's website, FB and Instragram (Top page) as well ws cultural events hosted by the Embassy.
7. Use of your video and transfer of copyright:
All the video clips will be used in the abovementioned screening only.
Please note that the copyright of your video clips are transfered to the organisers of this event.
8. Organisers:
Embassy of Japan in the UAE
“Japanese Words that Make Me Happy!” Video Project Committee
【Deadline】 Thank you very much for your videos! We have closed the application.
For inquiry: japanuae50application@gmail.com
We look forward to receiving your applications !
The Embassy of Japan in the UAE and “Japanese Words that Make Me Happy!” Video Project Committee are calling for your 10-second video clip that introduces your Japanese word / person(s) / item that makes you happy !
What Japanese word makes you cheer up? Do you have Japanese friend(s) who are with you when you feel down? What Japanese item is a key to make you smile? Make your video and share the Japanese word with us !
* Your video clips will be posted and shared on the Embassy's SNS. Also, 50 selected video clips will be combined into one video and screened on the Embassy's SNS as well as cultural events hosted by the Embassy. Your video clips will not be used for other purposes than mentioned here.
.
This event is held in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and the UAE.
We welcome video clips from:
✿ Those who have the UAE nationality or Visa to reside in the UAE
✿ Those who are learning Japanese language in the UAE or love Japanese culture
【Application guideline】
* Please read the guideline carefully.
1. Watch sample videos
- Sample video 1
- Sample video 2
・Just like these sample videos, say your Japanese word / person(s) / item that make you happy, and explain why you like it either in Japanese, English or Arabic.
・Do NOT say your name and occupation, as it will appear in words.
2. Video format: Set your camera as follows
(1) MOV or MP4
(2) Ratio: 16:9
(3) Capacity of your video: Less than 30 MB
(4) Shoot in landscape
3. How to make your video:
(1) Pause completely for 3 seconds before and after your 10-second speech
(3-second pause + 10 second speech + 3-second pause)
(2) Write the word that make you happy on a board / paper in large and bold letters so that viewers of your video can see it. Hold the board / paper during your speech
(3) Your face should be shown in the video
(4) No sound effect, no music. No images / pictures that infringe copywrite
(5) Prepare your speech script either in Japanese, English or Arabic. Also, translate your speech in English, as you will have to submit the English translation when you send the Application Form.
(6) Say your Japanese word / person(s) / item that make you happy, and then explain why you like it either in Japanese, English or Arabic
(7) Do NOT say your name and occupation, as it will appear in words in the video.
NOTE: Video clips that includes specific principles, political claims, religious dissemination or profit-oriented content will not be accepted.
4. How to submit:
Fill up the Application Form and send it with your video clip.
(You can attach your video clip to the application form)
5. Selection:
All the video clips that were made according to the above guideline will be posted on the Embassy’s FB and Instagram (Stories).
Among them, 50 video clips will be selected and combined into one video which will also be shared on the Embassy’s website, FB and Instagram (Top page). The result of selection will be informed to each participant by the end of April 2022.
6. Screening of your video:
The video clips that were made according to the above guideline will be posted and screened on the Embassy's FB and Instagram (Stories) for an indefinite period.
The video that comprises of the selected 50 video clips will be screened on the Embassy's website, FB and Instragram (Top page) as well ws cultural events hosted by the Embassy.
7. Use of your video and transfer of copyright:
All the video clips will be used in the abovementioned screening only.
Please note that the copyright of your video clips are transfered to the organisers of this event.
8. Organisers:
Embassy of Japan in the UAE
“Japanese Words that Make Me Happy!” Video Project Committee
【Deadline】 Thank you very much for your videos! We have closed the application.
For inquiry: japanuae50application@gmail.com
We look forward to receiving your applications !
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