Christmas video gift for Shri Mataji & the Collective
Dear Family,
Jai Shri Mataji!
As a Christmas gift to HH Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi and the collective, we are inviting all yogis to record a Christmas message that will be compiled into a video to be presented on Christmas Day to Shri Mataji and the collective to enjoy. The video will be available on our YouTube channel.
All messages welcome
Messages can be just a short message of thanks to Shri Mataji for Her love and blessings, or for the more adventurous and skilled yogis, it can be combined with original songs, music, stories, poems or dance that have been especially recorded for Christmas 2020.
- Recordings can be from individuals, group of yogis, families or collectives.
- Have an Altar or picture of HH Shri Mataji as part of your video composition.
- You should introduce yourself and your location/city in the recording.
- Video can be devotional. Humor, Santa or other fun costumes also accepted! Please ensure video remains respectful.
- Recordings can be as short as you like but we ask you to limit them to 3 minutes.
- Video recording is preferred, but if you’re camera shy, an audio or photo (taken especially for this Christmas) is acceptable.
- Please do not use commercial music for copyright reasons.
- The video presentation will be public so please be aware of children’s privacy. Do not participate if you have any concerns.
- Refer to the Guidelines and Tips sections below.
Easy to record & upload your video
You can just use your mobile phone’s camera to record your message and upload it to us to compile it with the other submissions. The upload process is quite simple and can be done directly from any mobile, tablet or laptop. See upload link below.
Video recordings are preferred, but if you’re camera shy, audios are acceptable.
Recordings can be as short as you like but we ask you to limit them to 3 minutes.
Messages required by Thursday 24th December.
Please upload your simple or video masterpiece by Thursday 24th December. This will give us sufficient time to compile the video for its presentation on YouTube at 1pm Friday 25th Dec 2020 (Sydney time).
Upload your message link
Use this link to upload your large video or audio files. Photos with your message can be emailed to [email protected]
Guidelines
- The video presentation will be public so please be aware of children’s privacy. Do not participate if you have any concerns.
- Uploading large videos files and/or a slow internet connection will cause your files to take longer to upload, so pls be patient!
- Keep your browser window open until all the files have been uploaded.
- You will receive an email notification when the upload is completed.
- Kindly note that we will try to incorporate as many submissions as possible.
- Since online platforms (such as Youtube) penalise for broadcast of copyrighted material (e.g. commercial music run in background of a performance / dance), we sincerely request you to provide genuinely original content only.
- If you need any support to upload your files then please email us at [email protected]
Tips for preparing your video
- Have an Altar or picture of HH Shri Mataji as part of your video composition.
- Introduce yourself and location.
- No or low background noise – Record during the quiet time of the day to minimise street/outside noises.
- Audio recording quality – If recording to a laptop/mobile phone/tablet, please consider using separate microphone or the headphone/microphone that you normally use with your device.
- Ensure you record utilising a stable camera (preferably not held in the hand).
- Avoid strong background lighting behind you as your video will look ‘wash out’. Have lighting directed towards you instead.
- Video and photo format should be in Landscape format.
Shri Mataji with Australian Yogis on India Tour – Christmas late 1980s
Have fun recording your message!
With Love
Brett
(Australian Coordinator)