Calling all students, families, and educators! Record a short video and show how you care about water for a food secure future. Your short video will feature alongside those from countries around the world in the new youth music video, and at the Junior World Food Day.

This global initiative aims to spread awareness about the importance of water as the foundation of food and life and the need to stop taking it for granted. Look at the videos Leave No One Behind in 2022 and We Can All Become Food Heroes in 2021 and get ready to make water drops.

We want videos of young people sharing origami water drops from one country to another, to make sure nobody is left behind. It’s easy!

1. Make a large blue water origami drop by following these instructions. If you don’t have blue paper, colour it blue.
2. Write the word ‘water’ in your language on the water drop using a black marker or pen so that it is legible on camera.
3. Look at the demo video and practice the shot: Hold your drop above your head and smile. Lower it slowly until it is to the side of your face. Pause! Now lower it towards the ground.
4. Ask a friend to record a 10-15 second video (horizontal shot) – see our tips below.
5. Upload your video to Google Drive / DropBox/ WE Transfer. Don’t share them on WhatsApp or email as this reduces quality.
6. Get an adult to sign the consent form and send by email before 18 August to: [email protected]

Make your video look amazing by following these simple tips on how to record professionalquality
footage using your smartphone.

Location - You can record your video anywhere but if you can, find a beautiful green area, such as
a park, a farm or a school garden, that can be your backdrop.

Lighting - Avoid harsh shadows on faces by keeping the sun behind the camera. Ideally, shoot
during the golden hours (early morning or late afternoon) when the natural light is soft and
flattering.

Stability - Keep your phone steady and don’t shake it! If a tripod is not available, try propping your
phone against a stable surface or you can even make a tripod using a paper coffee cup!

If using a phone to record…

• Composition - Make sure the phone is in horizontal (landscape) orientation to capture a wider frame. Aim to keep the students’ eyes near the top of the video frame, following the rule of thirds can help. 

• Frame Rate & Resolution - Additionally, set your phone's video settings to the highest available frame rate (eg. 50fps, 60fps or higher, if possible). This will result in smoother motion and better video quality. Also if your phone can also shoot in high
resolution, set it to 4K quality if possible.

If using a professional camera to record…

• Exposure & White Balance - Adjust your camera settings for proper exposure and white balance. Aim for a balanced exposure that is not too bright or too dark. Set the white balance according to the lighting conditions to maintain accurate colours.

• Shooting in LOG (Optional) - If your camera offers a LOG profile, consider shooting in this mode. LOG captures a wider dynamic range, allowing for more flexibility in colour grading during post-production.

Practice - Encourage your students to rehearse their actions and expressions before recording. This will help them feel more confident and comfortable in front of the camera.

Multiple Takes - Record multiple takes to ensure you have enough footage to choose from during the editing process.

Time & Duration - Keep the video segment short and dynamic, around 10-15 seconds. Show enthusiasm and energy!

Submission - The original video must be uploaded to Google Drive / DropBox/ WE Transfer. Sending videos through WhatsApp or email significantly reduces quality and shots will not be usable. Write to [email protected] if you have any questions.

Deadline to submit short videos: 25 August 2023!