APPLICATION PROCESS
start the application process by thoroughly reviewing each video sample brief and the quality requirements. you must have all the videos created before starting the application. please have your videos ready to upload since the application will not autosave if you exit. applications with videos that don't follow the prompts or meet quality standards are subject to rejection. we will only accept applications through April 14th!
step 1. sample videos
you will need to create and submit 3 different sample videos for evaluation. each video will have its own unique brief to complete. our teams will assess each video against our quality expectations. review the sample video briefs and quality expectations listed below.
if accepted, submitted videos will be used in your public portfolio. this portfolio will be visible to clients during creator selection.
video quality requirements
for each video ensure you follow the brief details and all specified talking points.
requirements
picture quality must be at least 1080p
backgrounds are neat. clean. and not distracting
lighting is bright and even- no dark or harsh shadows. no dim lighting.
use the correct aspect ratios specified in the video briefs
include negative (empty) space around you and/or the product
have clear and clean audio- no background noise. echos. or reverberation.
check out the resources tab for additional tips and tricks
filming tips
use your phone's back camera (the front-facing camera is usually of lower quality)
position yourself near a window for even natural light or use a ring light.
record in a room with soft materials (couches, beds, pillows, blankets, etc.) to minimize echo
we strongly recommend using CapCut or a similar platform to edit your videos.
video uploading process
once you have completed your videos, upload them to google drive and adjust the sharing settings to "anyone with the link can edit."
upload process
sign in to google drive
click the "+" and "file upload"
select the videos from your phone or laptop
wait for all videos to be uploaded
if on mobile
click the "..." next to the video and select "manage access"
click under general access and change permissions to "anyone with the link"
a new field will populate, click the dropdown + change to "editor"
if on desktop
right click on all videos + select "share"
under general access select "anyone with the link" on the left, and "editor" on the right.
hit "done"
sample video 1 brief- about me
aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
duration: 60 seconds
brief: tell us about yourself in a creative way! you can walk us through what an ordinary day looks like for you, tell us a story, or take us on an adventure. anything that helps you share the following information:
your first name
general area where you live
your hobbies + interests
locations where you can film (kitchen, bathroom, office, etc.)
who you can feature in your videos (partner? pets? family?)
(optional) what brands you have made UGC videos for in the past
(optional) any unique specialties you have
examples: see an about me video example in the attached file. the example is 30 seconds long but please make sure your video is 60 seconds!
sample video 2 brief- prompt of your choice
prompt: pick a video prompt from the prompts page.
aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical)
duration: 30 seconds
brief:
find an object around your house that has no branding or has branding that is easy to cover up (i.e. water bottle).
film a video using your object and prompt of choice.
what to avoid:
don't show any branding or labels on the objects or products you use
don't mention any brand names
examples: see a clothing haul example in the attached file. the example is 18 seconds long but please ensure your video is 30 seconds!
sample video 3 brief- prompt of your choice
prompt: pick a video prompt from the prompts page. don't use the same prompt as sample video 2!
aspect ratio: 16:9 (horizontal)
duration: 15 seconds
brief:
find an object around your house that has no branding or has branding that is easy to cover up (i.e. water bottle).
film a video using your object and prompt of choice.
what to avoid:
don't show any branding or labels on the objects or products you use
don't mention any brand names
examples: see a feature highlight example in the attached file. the example is 25 seconds long but please ensure your video is 15 seconds!
step 2. personal info
the written portion of the application will ask a series of questions about you. these will be used to set up your account as a creator. some answers may be featured on a public profile shown to clients during creator selection. (we will never show your private or personal contact info to clients.) provide your info the form below! 👇