Technological How-Tos:
● Upload/Save Quality Files:
○ To record a video on a smartphone/camera and then upload to a PC: send the file to
yourself via email or connect phone/camera to the PC via cable
○ To record a video on an iPhone and then upload to a Macbook, you can: utilize
AirDrop, email the file(s) to yourself, or use a cable connection between your phone and
computer
● Reduce Video File Size:
○ Trim any excess footage off the beginning and end of your video
○ Downloadable file-reducing software:
■ VLC or Shotcut - any computer
■ QuickTime Player - Macbook
Editing and Submitting Recordings
● Allowable Edits: global adjustment of balance or levels (to ensure that the volume is acceptable
and that the stereo is balanced), trimming the start or end of a recording to remove long
spaces, adjustment to the image quality–color correction, white balance correction, and image
stabilization
● Not Allowed: reverb, chorus, auto-tune, rhythm correction, or any other effects; any sort of
splicing
● Review your recordings before uploading to ensure that they are of good quality and represent
your best work to date
● Do not submit a multi-camera, highly technical studio video.
File Information for the SMTD Artistic Profile
● Individual files can be as large as 5GB, but keep in mind that larger files may take some time to
upload.
● .mov files may not upload correctly if taken on the latest iPhone. We recommend converting
these files to .mp4 if you are encountering post-processing issues.
● Preferred File Types:
○ Audio: aac, aif, aiff, iff, fla, m4a, mpa, mp3, ra, wav, wma
○ Video: avi, flv, m1v, m2v, m4v, mkv, mov*, mpeg, mpg, mp4, webm, wmv
○ Document: doc, docx, odg, odp, odt, pdf, ppt, pptx, rtf, wpd
○ Image: jpeg, png, gif, jpg
Department Specific Information
● For specific department requirements, please refer to the “Requirements for
Pre-screening/Portfolios & Auditions/Interviews” section of the SMTD website
The faculty genuinely want you to succeed in your pre-screening and audition process! We
are excited to hear/see/read your artistic creations. Do your best, and know that we are here
to cheer you on and help answer your questions!