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The applicant must make the video recording in the following order:
| a. |
Announce:
i. the name of applicant;
ii. the name of training group(s) applied for;
iii. the name of composer(s);
iv. the title of piece(s).
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| b. |
Show the applicant’s photo and name on student identity card/ student handbook/ identification document to the camera for no less than two seconds; |
| c. |
Show the completed “Audition Video Submission Form ” to the camera for no less than two seconds; |
| d. |
Perform the repertoire (For String Orchestra, applicant must perform the repertoires according to the performing order stipulated in the requirements.) |
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| 2. |
The video must be recorded according to the following specifications:
| a. |
Resolution of video must be 720p (1280x720) or above; |
| b. |
The video must be a single, continuous shot video footage without any pause; |
| c. |
If there is more than one piece in the repertoire, they must also be recorded in the same video; |
| d. |
Re-tuning of instrument or break between pieces (if any) must be included as part of the continuous recording; |
| e. |
The video must be recorded live and no dubbing is permitted; |
| f. |
The audio and video must be synchronized and smooth, and the sound quality is clear; |
| g. |
The shooting must be done indoors in a quiet environment with sufficient lighting. Backlight has to be avoided; |
| h. |
The applicant’s face, both hands and the whole of instrument must be clearly shown throughout the video; |
| i. |
The camera must be kept stable when shooting. Fixed shooting without any movements or zooming is required; |
| j. |
Where an accompanist is part of the performance, he/she must also be visible in the video; |
| k. |
Only applicant and accompanist (if any) are allowed to be visible in the video; |
| l. |
No special effects (such as filters, transitions, colour adjustments, light adjustments or subtitles, etc.), mixing, editing or post-production are permitted. |
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| 3. |
The applicant is advised to take video at home or other safe environment without wearing the face mask. Nevertheless, applicants/parents have to assess their own health risk and follow the health advice from the Government at that time.
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| 4. |
Name the video title/ file name according to the following specified format:
2021HKYMC Audition-<<name of training group(s) applied for>>-<<instrument>>-<<name of applicant>>
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| 5. |
For online application, please upload the audition video onto YouTube in accordance with the following guidelines:
| a. |
Set the video as “Unlisted” (Do not set as “Private”, otherwise, assessment cannot be proceeded); |
| b. |
Enter the YouTube link^ into the online application system, and ensure the link is accessible before 1 July; |
| c. |
If the applicant applies for more than one training group with different musical instruments, please create separate YouTube links for the respective musical instruments. Each link is only for a single musical instrument. |
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Non-YouTube link (such as Google Drive) is not accepted. If YouTube link is not provided in the online application system, the applicant must mail the audition video together with the completed “Audition Video Submission Form” to the Music Office (Address: Activities & Promotion Section, Music Office, 5/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon) by the application deadline. Please see point 6 for details. |
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| 6. |
If the applicant submits the application / audition video by post, please save the audition video onto a CD/USB drive in accordance with the following guidelines:
| a. |
Please ensure that the video can be played by Windows Media Player or Quick Time (the file format must be in MOV, MPEG4 or M4V); |
| b. |
Please put the name of the applicant and musical instrument on the CD/USB drive; |
| c. |
Applicants have to collect their CDs/USB drives at the Music Office Hong Kong Music Centre from 2 to 31 August (Monday to Friday: 9:30 am to 12:45 pm and 1:45 pm to 6:00 pm). Otherwise, the devices shall be regarded as abandonment and destroyed; |
| d. |
If the applicant applies for more than one training group with different musical instruments, please submit separate CD/USB drives for the respective musical instruments. Each CD/USB drive is only for a single musical instrument. |
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| 7. |
Any application without providing audition video on time will not be considered. |
