Content Requirements:
- Introduce yourself: Name, music genre, and location (optional).
- Talk about how you use physical media (CDs and/or Vinyl) to help you make money and grow your music career.
- Highlight how Disc Makers' physical media solutions played a role in your success.
- Be enthusiastic and authentic; your story and excitement will resonate with viewers
- Close the video with an encouraging message to other musicians.
- Example: “Physical media isn’t dead—it’s helped me thrive as an artist!” or “Thanks to Disc Makers, my music career has leveled up.”
- Here’s a great example of what we’re looking for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0fpd8BuJ-E&t=2s
Video Recording Length and Dimensions:
- Ideal length: 30-60 seconds (we can edit if your recording is longer)
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 (hold the phone vertically)
- Resolution: 1080x1920 (standard for TikTok videos)
Background & Setting:
- Use a well-lit, clutter-free environment.
- Ideal settings: Your studio, on stage, or with your CDs/vinyl prominently displayed. Recording in your car is also perfectly fine!
Audio:
- Clear and easy to understand.
- Avoid background noise.
- Speak confidently and naturally.
- Using a small microphone will help capture your audio.
File Format:
- MP4 or MOV
File Delivery
- Video files are large, use a transfer service like WeTransfer - https://wetransfer.com/
- If you use an Apple device and try to email a large video to us iOS should convert the video to a ‘MailDrop’ link that we can download
- Send content to sachenbach@diymediagroup.com
Legalese:
By submitting your content, you grant Disc Makers permission to share your story on social media, websites, emails, and advertisements.