Great video, Maryam! Spot-on advice. Best of luck to everyone entering this year - there's still time to put together a video, even if you don't yet have a topic.
Aaa I'm freaking out right now. I finished writing the script for my vid! But I'm really worried the topic isn't "difficult" enough ('cuz it's one of the criterias). This video is very reassuring. Thank you so much for making this :"D
@@caesium_ Thanks! I would say it's around 2.5 or 3 on the difficulty judging scale on the website. Edit: Either "Subject matter is typically covered at the middle school level, but the video expands upon more complex areas of the subject matter. " or "Subject matter is typically covered at the high school level. " I'm not sure
Howdy just randomly found your channel, it's Del from the student council lol in case you don´t recognize the profile. Hope you're living your best life man, heard from Larrisa you met James Corden from Cats so that sounds like at least a minimal slay. Anyways, hope you are well and I wish you nothing but good vibes and lots of goofy adventures :)
Thank you for making this video, it's been really helpful as I have gone through the process of scripting and researching! I was wondering if you had any tips on the essay questions? How much do you think they mattered and how did you go about answering them?
Hey Maryam! (Congrats on winning last year🥳), but when you said about keeping track of the resources you used, do you mean by ALL of them, like the ones that you used to research and learn about the topic AND the ones that you used directly in the video (like using a science experiment as an example in the video)? But thank you for making this helpful video! ✨💖
Hey Maryam! Congratulations on your winning last year. I have a doubt. Is that ok if chose black holes as a topic for this year's challenge. It's space exploration. So what I doubt is that black holes haven't been explored. I mean human hasn't been there. So... Is that fine if i select that?
This is really helpful, but I have a question: when it asks for school or teacher, do you put the school you are going to or the one you were in? Apart from that, I have no more questions. Thank you.
Hey Maryam. I saw your video about Quantum Mechanics. It's great. One question: Is there any advice you would like to give for newcomers? (I'm actually one of them)
Wikipedia rabbit holes tend to help me, maybe they'll work for you? I search up some general topic ('photosynthesis' for example, just anything vaguely related) and read through the article and click any hyperlinks that take you to a different or more specific article. Keep following the subjects and links that interest you and maybe you'll eventually find something you've never seen before and will be compelled to learn more about it! I hope that helps :)
do you think posting it a couple of days before the deadline will change anything? I had my school so I couldn't completely dedicate my time. when did you post yours? great vid btw!
Hello Maryam! Thanks for sharing your advice and suggestions on this video. I just want to ask if did you ever get a prize for yourself & your family (in-cash)? Or did you receive any of the prizes on your own hands? bc i saw the prizes of the BJC that includes the scholarship, prize for your teacher, and for the school. That's it, and hoping that you would get to reply my comment. Thank you again and good luck on your journey!❤️
Hey Maryam, Loved your submission and was definitely worthy to win. I'm taking part in the Breakthrough challenge this year & I'm freaking out. Just wondered if you could share your script as I have no sense of direction right now and don't know how to write one. Also wondered if you could share your viewer retention curve as it would be useful in analyzing some info. Cheers!
My script is exactly what you hear in the video! It’s basically a transcript. I suggest you try some rough storyboarding to figure out what you want to cover!
You have to check RUclips’s policies and guidelines as well as Breakthrough’s rules. I think they let you as long as it’s royalty free, but I’m not 100% sure so you should check!
Hey Maryam ! Congratulations! I'm in 12th Grade and I'm from India . I am a little hesitant in participating though . Do you have any advice for me and also could you help a little with the topics? Hope to recieve a reply. Thanks :)
Hello Maryam! I have a question, when you said that we should keep the references of the sources we consult, if I based on my Physics book, it would be referencing the book? Thanks By the way, your video from last year is super cool!
as with most videos, you will probably sacrifice parts of your script for having a simpler, more straight-forward explanation. It's hard to delete those lines, but be ready to cut down the script if necessary.
Hey Maryam, quick question; how difficult was it to use Google Slides to animate for you? I feel like the learning curve for other softwares is pretty steep so I'm curious as to how you were able to do that (ex. the wave bouncing off the barrier)
it's pretty straight-forward. The Slides transitions are pretty user-friendly. I'd suggest experimenting with Slides transitions. The wave bouncing off clip was made with images of two waves entering either side of the screen and exiting to the opposite side. But i had a white rectangle on the right side so you couldn't see the wave exit so that it could look like it bounced off. It sounds complicated but it's not that bad, there's just some more creativity needed than with higher-end software.
Hello there! I'm attending this year and I have a question. Are competitors informed about whether they have passed at each stage of the competition? For example, I am now not notified of the Evaluation panel review phase and whether I have passed the Administrative review. Does the Breakthrough Junior Challenge only inform the finalists when the time comes? Thank you!!
what do you mean by physical interaction? Do you mean showing yourself in the video? If yes, then I wouldn't say that should be a problem. That's not a criteria as far as I know. As long as your explanation is strong, you should be fine!
Hey Maryam! I'm really interested in chemistry, but I see that it isn't an individual option for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. The topic I choose is chemistry related, but has the workings of physics. In other words, I'm not sure if my topic fits within the categories. So, do you think "Stellar Spectroscopy" could be used as a topic? Thank you :)
Breakthrough’s FAQ has a part where they answer how you should approach chemistry. But from what I understand about your topic, physics might suit it better.
Was making a video in two weeks a stressful process? How did you deal with any stress and self doubt you might have faced? I started mine at the end of March but I’m still kinda stressed about the clips I have left to film lol, three weeks goes by really quickly! 🤯😂
It was a lot of pressure. Avoid watching other people’s submissions and comparing their finished product with your WIP. Remember that you’re the only person that can make YOUR video; as in, this is YOUR unique work to show off!
My school year ends around June 20 usually, and we have the same workload as like March or something all the way until before the last 3 or 4 days of school. This means I have only about a week to finish, is it possible?
my teacher picked my topic but I think it's kind of simple to do you have any recommendations for something that would make the video better even if the topic was easy? like if the video is shorter than 3 minutes would that make it fair or..?
hey i’m 13 and you’re video was amazing! i love physics but i don’t really have a teacher. since i’m learning from online is it ok if I choose a less complicated topic. like a theory?
The complexity of the topic is something they judge on the rubric. If you're picking something taught in school, consider diving into deeper areas of the subject
Hi there! BJC says that you can have someone help you film/edit, but that all the content is original and the video is directed by you. I didn't see anything specific about hiring someone. As for referencing certain pieces of media, the BJC website has the fine print about using copyright media in your video under the 'Rules' section. Hope that helps!
Hey Maryam I had submitted my video back in June but haven't heard from BJC yet. I am so worried. Just wanted to ask when did you receive a mail for verification???
Hey Utkarsh, as a person from India as well I think the video quality is key to get through the peer-to-peer review. As many people judge your video based on the quality of the video. Some things such as poor audio may result in people not understanding the topic well and hence giving you a lower score, although your video may be very interesting.
@@skandansundaram8464 Yeah Mate, I agree, I have the audio sorted out, but don't own a DSLR or an iPhone quality camera, well I guess Ill just proceed with the 48 MP Camera and use Google Camera for even better quality.
@@UtkarshGamingNetwork Yeah dude today's mobile camera tech is at par with the DSLRs out there. There are many famous movies and RUclipsrs that use a mobile camera so chill. Btw just make sure your lighting is good and other stuff as well. All the best mate.
Hey what if i don't have physical demonstration in my video? I mean i ordered a few experiment equipments from a neighboring country and i'm so afraid that the pandemic would hault the shipping process!!! Otherwise, would drawing the experiment by hand decrease my score? Thanks for an amazing video anw!🥰
I already made a comment here about how I'm worried my topic isn't difficult enough. I'm worried it would affect my score. That makes me curious. What is *your* score? obviously it would be high but I want to know : ). *Can* you know your score??
They don’t tell you your score. I’d say that if your topic is above high school level, you should be fine. If it’s taught in high school, you should highlight some of the complexities of the topic
they say that you have to be the producer of your work. You’re allowed to have someone edit as long as you’re the sole creator and creative director of the video
I have chosen a topic that is not entirely proven but has theories suggesting what could possibly be supporting the event? Should I still make a video over the topic or should I choose another topic?
Hi, just wanted to ask if you had any tips on how to trim the video to under three minutes because my video is currently six minutes long and it's really difficult to cut things out because all of my info is really important...I would appreciate any tips you had on this. Thanks!!!!!! Also, do the winners/finalists win anything aside from the top winner who wins 250,000?
I find that wordy sentences and some repetition takes up a lot of time. Sometimes the speed of your speech might as well. In terms of info, think if you’re giving a useful amount of context or if it’s too much. Try to remember that you’re getting the audience interested in the topic and not necessarily covering the entire field the topic has. As far as I know, the finalists don’t get prizes. Although a few years ago, one popular vote winner won the CSHL lab for her school. I hope that helps!
For scripting, try to envision your video; storyboarding might be a good idea as well. Think about what your audience would find easiest to follow and maybe use some analogies from everyday life to help them be engaged with the idea.
do you think it would matter if the same topic was covered by somebody else? I was thinking on doing the Higgs field but a lot of people already chose the same topic
There are about 5 short answer responses that are part of your Breakthrough Junior Challenge application. When you make an account and open the 'Application' section, you will find a list of short response prompts to answer.
It took me a while of just brainstorming and thinking about it. I will say that it is difficult to come up with these things, so make sure you research your topic really well so that you’re confident enough to create analogies!
@@maryamtsegaye6826 I went over the website thoroughly but one thing that I didn't understand- Do we have to submit the video while signing up or we first sign up and then (after some days)upload the video? Plz reply
As far as I can tell, there is nothing stopping you from picking a similar topic as a previous winner/finalist. The 2015 winner made a video on Relativity and so did the 2017 winner (but she added a twist: the equivalence of reference frames).
Hey maryam! I have a question can I make video on a topic related to biology?? Or how can I edit my video any suggestions?? Please answer my questions. By the way congratulations my dear May GOD bless you.
From what I was told by a fellow Challenger (finalist) last year, they didn’t clarify in their rules that there would need to be a tie-breaker if two people had the same score.
I'm am participating this year but I don't have laptop or PC to make animation. I have to do everything with my Android phone.. Can I use videos from internet to make my point clear...? What should I do..
Like I mentioned, stop-motion animation is a really good option that doesn't take too much tech! You can use clips of other videos as long as you credit them properly according to BJC and RUclips's rules and policies. Hope that helps!
There's an algorithm that helps prevent other people from 'rigging' your results! Don't worry about it, I think the Evaluation Panel watches more than just the top 75 to make sure that the peer-to-peer is fair (don't quote me on that bit though).
@@maryamtsegaye6826 any idea about what exactly are those algorithms ? for example, if we consider the very basic one that is taking arithmetic mean, in that case the intentionally negatively marked review will posses weightage which would degrade the other positive reviews
@@akshatbhardwaj5889 you gotta be confident with your video and hope for the best, and don't worry, some honest people like me are also participating in the competition. Wish you good luck!
@@UtkarshGamingNetwork Well I am the person of the ideology "Hope for the best, and be prepared for the worst', so this is a part of my preparation for worst
@@akshatbhardwaj5889 the worst case scenario here would be probably the video being blocked by copyright, and like Ms Maryam said they follow an algorithm, not sure how it works but it does. I hope since all competitors think like scientists, they focus more on the science aspect.
Would you mind telling me your email so I can ask you a question about my video there? I'd prefer to ask you through email rather than video comments if that's ok with you. Thanks.
Great video, Maryam! Spot-on advice. Best of luck to everyone entering this year - there's still time to put together a video, even if you don't yet have a topic.
Thank you! And looking forward to seeing you soon, haha :)
Your video on Quantum tunnelling was very interesting to watch!!! thanks for this video!
Thank you!
I wish good luck to everyone
what if i don't have a teacher who has inspired me?
Aaa I'm freaking out right now. I finished writing the script for my vid! But I'm really worried the topic isn't "difficult" enough ('cuz it's one of the criterias). This video is very reassuring. Thank you so much for making this :"D
What is your topic??
@@caesium_ I'm gonna be vague. It's about a number kind and its real physical counterpart.
@@fabiannikko1495 nice! all the best!!
@@caesium_ Thanks! I would say it's around 2.5 or 3 on the difficulty judging scale on the website. Edit: Either "Subject matter is typically covered at the middle school level, but the video expands upon more complex areas of the subject matter.
" or "Subject matter is typically covered at the high school level.
" I'm not sure
@@fabiannikko1495 dont worry, your video might score higher in the other 3 criterion!
This is great!!! Thanks for these tips! And congratulations ❤️
Hey Maryam. I saw your video about Quantum Mechanics. It's great. Congratulations on your winning last year.
Thank you so much Maryam!! This is really helpful, good luck to all other challengers!!! ♥️✨
@Dania Botello Yep! I'm almost there, and you can submit a video next year :)
Congratulations and thanks so much for your advice!! I was just wondering what was your wordcount?
Howdy just randomly found your channel, it's Del from the student council lol in case you don´t recognize the profile. Hope you're living your best life man, heard from Larrisa you met James Corden from Cats so that sounds like at least a minimal slay. Anyways, hope you are well and I wish you nothing but good vibes and lots of goofy adventures :)
Thank you for making this video, it's been really helpful as I have gone through the process of scripting and researching! I was wondering if you had any tips on the essay questions? How much do you think they mattered and how did you go about answering them?
Hey Maryam! (Congrats on winning last year🥳), but when you said about keeping track of the resources you used, do you mean by ALL of them, like the ones that you used to research and learn about the topic AND the ones that you used directly in the video (like using a science experiment as an example in the video)?
But thank you for making this helpful video! ✨💖
both, I think. Keep everything just in case!
@@maryamtsegaye6826 Okay, thanks!
Ahh the Breakthrough Junior Challenge is back already!
really helpful to me and congratulations!!!
What if you are homeschooled? Then do you choose your mom?
Hey Maryam! Congratulations on your winning last year.
I have a doubt. Is that ok if chose black holes as a topic for this year's challenge.
It's space exploration. So what I doubt is that black holes haven't been explored. I mean human hasn't been there. So... Is that fine if i select that?
This is really helpful, but I have a question: when it asks for school or teacher, do you put the school you are going to or the one you were in? Apart from that, I have no more questions. Thank you.
Thank you so much....
Hey Maryam. I saw your video about Quantum Mechanics. It's great. One question: Is there any advice you would like to give for newcomers? (I'm actually one of them)
Hey Maryam! So for the teachers section, must they be from your school or any teacher will do"?
I’m pretty sure you’re allowed to pick any teacher you’ve had. As long as they’re a schoolteacher. Check the rules and email Breakthrough to be sure!
@@maryamtsegaye6826 Alright will do! Thanks Maryam! And congratulations on winning last year's competition!
@@kidwonder6381 I forgot to specify: any *math or science* teacher
@@maryamtsegaye6826 Hahaha no problem! Thanks for answering!
I joined a new school like 5 days ago LOL
Thanks this helped a lot!!
Hey Maryam! I loved your video from last year. I can't seem to pick a topic in the life sciences, do you have any advice (I've spent like 3 days).
Wikipedia rabbit holes tend to help me, maybe they'll work for you? I search up some general topic ('photosynthesis' for example, just anything vaguely related) and read through the article and click any hyperlinks that take you to a different or more specific article. Keep following the subjects and links that interest you and maybe you'll eventually find something you've never seen before and will be compelled to learn more about it! I hope that helps :)
do you think posting it a couple of days before the deadline will change anything? I had my school so I couldn't completely dedicate my time. when did you post yours? great vid btw!
It doesn't change anything. I'd suggest you don't submit the day of *just in case* there's a technical issue. Otherwise, you're good!
Hello Maryam! Thanks for sharing your advice and suggestions on this video. I just want to ask if did you ever get a prize for yourself & your family (in-cash)? Or did you receive any of the prizes on your own hands? bc i saw the prizes of the BJC that includes the scholarship, prize for your teacher, and for the school. That's it, and hoping that you would get to reply my comment. Thank you again and good luck on your journey!❤️
I also want to participate this year, but I don't have a teacher 😔need a little help
Thank you so much for this video Maryam! Do they also ask where the video is filmed?
They don't ask about where you film! :)
@@maryamtsegaye6826 Thank you so much!
Miss you !
What if I don't have a school or teacher??... Because I study homeschool
Nice video Maryam!
I want to ask what if the theory in our video still has pros/cons about its interpretation, is that a problem?
There was a finalist who made a video about wormholes last year. Maybe check out other finalists who had similarly ‘ambiguous’ topics
What did you use to record your computer screen in order to make the animations? I tried some screen recording tools, but they were all bad
If you use a Windows PC, there should be a screen recording feature when you hit the Windows+alt+R keys
HI Maryam! Amazing job! Do you think drugs effects on brain is an acceptable topic?
Hey! Can I ask you how many days have you had left when you submitted your video before the deadline? Congratulations for your winning again.
I submitted the day of the deadline. Please give yourself more time to upload just in case any technical issues occur.
Hey Maryam, Loved your submission and was definitely worthy to win. I'm taking part in the Breakthrough challenge this year & I'm freaking out. Just wondered if you could share your script as I have no sense of direction right now and don't know how to write one. Also wondered if you could share your viewer retention curve as it would be useful in analyzing some info. Cheers!
My script is exactly what you hear in the video! It’s basically a transcript. I suggest you try some rough storyboarding to figure out what you want to cover!
Hi! Sorry for commenting so late, but I had a question. Do I have to be in the video on camera, because my voice will just be there and visuals.?
hey , just curious what did you talk about with mark zuckerberg?
Hey can you use animations from another video ???
You have to check RUclips’s policies and guidelines as well as Breakthrough’s rules. I think they let you as long as it’s royalty free, but I’m not 100% sure so you should check!
Hey maryam! Another question. How do you like put the information which has been researched and like try forming a script?
Think about “teaching” the topic. How do you make the ideas clear and how do you keep the audience’s attention?
@@maryamtsegaye6826 thank you so much!
How complex do the topics have to be? I don’t know string theory or things like that.What resources can I use.
Hey Maryam! Is it fine if we use any media -- images, videos -- as long as we provide credit? (Would this be fair use?)
Hey Maryam ! Congratulations! I'm in 12th Grade and I'm from India . I am a little hesitant in participating though . Do you have any advice for me and also could you help a little with the topics?
Hope to recieve a reply.
Thanks :)
I just found out about this challenge. Do you think it is too late to start? Applications are due on June 25th
I also just found out about it. and it's 8 days remaining
Hello Maryam!
I have a question, when you said that we should keep the references of the sources we consult, if I based on my Physics book, it would be referencing the book? Thanks
By the way, your video from last year is super cool!
Yes, reference any books/textbooks you use
@@maryamtsegaye6826 Than you! :D
Heya maryam! Any tips on the summarising and scripting process?
as with most videos, you will probably sacrifice parts of your script for having a simpler, more straight-forward explanation. It's hard to delete those lines, but be ready to cut down the script if necessary.
@@maryamtsegaye6826 thank you!
Hey Maryam, quick question; how difficult was it to use Google Slides to animate for you? I feel like the learning curve for other softwares is pretty steep so I'm curious as to how you were able to do that (ex. the wave bouncing off the barrier)
it's pretty straight-forward. The Slides transitions are pretty user-friendly. I'd suggest experimenting with Slides transitions.
The wave bouncing off clip was made with images of two waves entering either side of the screen and exiting to the opposite side. But i had a white rectangle on the right side so you couldn't see the wave exit so that it could look like it bounced off. It sounds complicated but it's not that bad, there's just some more creativity needed than with higher-end software.
Hello there! I'm attending this year and I have a question. Are competitors informed about whether they have passed at each stage of the competition? For example, I am now not notified of the Evaluation panel review phase and whether I have passed the Administrative review. Does the Breakthrough Junior Challenge only inform the finalists when the time comes? Thank you!!
Hey Maryam, thanks for the video. Did they ask you what software you used in the verification phase?
I don’t think so. Maybe they ask you but it’s not that important.
Thank you so much. Is physical interaction really necessary or as long as I explain my topic properly, it is ok?
what do you mean by physical interaction? Do you mean showing yourself in the video? If yes, then I wouldn't say that should be a problem. That's not a criteria as far as I know. As long as your explanation is strong, you should be fine!
Hey Maryam!
I'm really interested in chemistry, but I see that it isn't an individual option for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. The topic I choose is chemistry related, but has the workings of physics. In other words, I'm not sure if my topic fits within the categories. So, do you think "Stellar Spectroscopy" could be used as a topic?
Thank you :)
Breakthrough’s FAQ has a part where they answer how you should approach chemistry. But from what I understand about your topic, physics might suit it better.
Was making a video in two weeks a stressful process? How did you deal with any stress and self doubt you might have faced? I started mine at the end of March but I’m still kinda stressed about the clips I have left to film lol, three weeks goes by really quickly! 🤯😂
@Dania Botello thank you!!
It was a lot of pressure. Avoid watching other people’s submissions and comparing their finished product with your WIP. Remember that you’re the only person that can make YOUR video; as in, this is YOUR unique work to show off!
My school year ends around June 20 usually, and we have the same workload as like March or something all the way until before the last 3 or 4 days of school.
This means I have only about a week to finish, is it possible?
Hi maryam, will i be notified if i made it top 75 in peer to peer review or only after administrative panel review via mail?
I think it’s after the evaluation panel reviews and selects top 75 (they don’t specify), and it’s all through email.
my teacher picked my topic but I think it's kind of simple to do you have any recommendations for something that would make the video better even if the topic was easy? like if the video is shorter than 3 minutes would that make it fair or..?
Can we use other people Animations ??
hey i’m 13 and you’re video was amazing! i love physics but i don’t really have a teacher. since i’m learning from online is it ok if I choose a less complicated topic. like a theory?
something in ap physics 1?
The complexity of the topic is something they judge on the rubric. If you're picking something taught in school, consider diving into deeper areas of the subject
Hey Maryam
Is it fine if we hire a freelancer for the video editing as long as they reference all raw material used?
Hi there! BJC says that you can have someone help you film/edit, but that all the content is original and the video is directed by you. I didn't see anything specific about hiring someone. As for referencing certain pieces of media, the BJC website has the fine print about using copyright media in your video under the 'Rules' section. Hope that helps!
Hey Maryam
I had submitted my video back in June but haven't heard from BJC yet. I am so worried. Just wanted to ask when did you receive a mail for verification???
Do you think the quality of the video matters? Like the camera quality.
Hey Utkarsh, as a person from India as well I think the video quality is key to get through the peer-to-peer review. As many people judge your video based on the quality of the video. Some things such as poor audio may result in people not understanding the topic well and hence giving you a lower score, although your video may be very interesting.
@@skandansundaram8464 Yeah Mate, I agree, I have the audio sorted out, but don't own a DSLR or an iPhone quality camera, well I guess Ill just proceed with the 48 MP Camera and use Google Camera for even better quality.
@@UtkarshGamingNetwork Yeah dude today's mobile camera tech is at par with the DSLRs out there. There are many famous movies and RUclipsrs that use a mobile camera so chill. Btw just make sure your lighting is good and other stuff as well. All the best mate.
@@skandansundaram8464 Thanks and best of luck to you too!
@@UtkarshGamingNetwork Thanks!
Hey what if i don't have physical demonstration in my video? I mean i ordered a few experiment equipments from a neighboring country and i'm so afraid that the pandemic would hault the shipping process!!! Otherwise, would drawing the experiment by hand decrease my score? Thanks for an amazing video anw!🥰
It's not mandatory. If there's a problem, I'd suggest you improvise with analogies or animations. It doesn't need to be anything fancy!
@@maryamtsegaye6826 thank you so much!!
I already made a comment here about how I'm worried my topic isn't difficult enough. I'm worried it would affect my score. That makes me curious. What is *your* score? obviously it would be high but I want to know : ). *Can* you know your score??
They don’t tell you your score. I’d say that if your topic is above high school level, you should be fine. If it’s taught in high school, you should highlight some of the complexities of the topic
@@maryamtsegaye6826 I see. Thank you!
Does the editing have to be our own work?
they say that you have to be the producer of your work. You’re allowed to have someone edit as long as you’re the sole creator and creative director of the video
I have chosen a topic that is not entirely proven but has theories suggesting what could possibly be supporting the event? Should I still make a video over the topic or should I choose another topic?
where did you go to college?
Hi, just wanted to ask if you had any tips on how to trim the video to under three minutes because my video is currently six minutes long and it's really difficult to cut things out because all of my info is really important...I would appreciate any tips you had on this. Thanks!!!!!!
Also, do the winners/finalists win anything aside from the top winner who wins 250,000?
I find that wordy sentences and some repetition takes up a lot of time. Sometimes the speed of your speech might as well. In terms of info, think if you’re giving a useful amount of context or if it’s too much. Try to remember that you’re getting the audience interested in the topic and not necessarily covering the entire field the topic has.
As far as I know, the finalists don’t get prizes. Although a few years ago, one popular vote winner won the CSHL lab for her school.
I hope that helps!
@@maryamtsegaye6826 thanks so much, yeah it definitely helps!
When first creating a vedio how do you start the script and how do you include all the facts and details about a topic in a fun and engaging way?
For scripting, try to envision your video; storyboarding might be a good idea as well. Think about what your audience would find easiest to follow and maybe use some analogies from everyday life to help them be engaged with the idea.
Ok thank you for the advice.
also how do i get clear audio and video?
do you think it would matter if the same topic was covered by somebody else?
I was thinking on doing the Higgs field but a lot of people already chose the same topic
No, it doesn't matter. Don't stress too much about what other people are doing!
Hello Maryam ...in which college you took admission?
Can we participate in it without help of teacher and school please answer my question 🙏
Can I do it all by my self because my school doesn't know about it
Hey Maryam, what short answer essay were you writing? Is it for the challenge?
There are about 5 short answer responses that are part of your Breakthrough Junior Challenge application. When you make an account and open the 'Application' section, you will find a list of short response prompts to answer.
Ok but the real question is what college are you going to?
How did you come up with the Dice analogy
It took me a while of just brainstorming and thinking about it. I will say that it is difficult to come up with these things, so make sure you research your topic really well so that you’re confident enough to create analogies!
Hi, is there any fees we have to pay by any chance 🤔🤔
Nope!
Hey maryam..is there any last date or we can upload our videos any time in this year? Plz reply
breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org/ has all the info! June 25th
@@maryamtsegaye6826 I went over the website thoroughly but one thing that I didn't understand- Do we have to submit the video while signing up or we first sign up and then (after some days)upload the video? Plz reply
@@vaibhavp7938 Like I mentioned in the video, I suggest you sign up ASAP! Signing up for an account is how you submit your video.
Which university are you attending?
Stanford
Can we take help from others to edit?
Yes, as long as you're directing the video and research that's okay. I had my friend help me edit! (he has Luma Fusion, I don't)
Hi can i make video about a topic that already won prize? Thank u😃
As far as I can tell, there is nothing stopping you from picking a similar topic as a previous winner/finalist. The 2015 winner made a video on Relativity and so did the 2017 winner (but she added a twist: the equivalence of reference frames).
Hey maryam! I have a question can I make video on a topic related to biology?? Or how can I edit my video any suggestions??
Please answer my questions.
By the way congratulations my dear
May GOD bless you.
The categories for this year's competition is: math, physics, life sciences and space exploration
Is Life sciences doesn't cover biological topics...
Why there was a year that 2 people won?
From what I was told by a fellow Challenger (finalist) last year, they didn’t clarify in their rules that there would need to be a tie-breaker if two people had the same score.
I'm am participating this year but I don't have laptop or PC to make animation.
I have to do everything with my Android phone..
Can I use videos from internet to make my point clear...?
What should I do..
Like I mentioned, stop-motion animation is a really good option that doesn't take too much tech! You can use clips of other videos as long as you credit them properly according to BJC and RUclips's rules and policies. Hope that helps!
@@maryamtsegaye6826 thank you ☺☺☺
@@maryamtsegaye6826 Do we have to include sources for different sound effects too?
@@mymanabrez5327 I'm not sure... check RUclips's policy on that.
lastly can I say my uncle was my teacher?
How to overcome the fear of getting wrongly reviewed by peers in oeer review
There's an algorithm that helps prevent other people from 'rigging' your results! Don't worry about it, I think the Evaluation Panel watches more than just the top 75 to make sure that the peer-to-peer is fair (don't quote me on that bit though).
@@maryamtsegaye6826 any idea about what exactly are those algorithms ? for example, if we consider the very basic one that is taking arithmetic mean, in that case the intentionally negatively marked review will posses weightage which would degrade the other positive reviews
@@akshatbhardwaj5889 you gotta be confident with your video and hope for the best, and don't worry, some honest people like me are also participating in the competition. Wish you good luck!
@@UtkarshGamingNetwork Well I am the person of the ideology "Hope for the best, and be prepared for the worst', so this is a part of my preparation for worst
@@akshatbhardwaj5889 the worst case scenario here would be probably the video being blocked by copyright, and like Ms Maryam said they follow an algorithm, not sure how it works but it does. I hope since all competitors think like scientists, they focus more on the science aspect.
Would you mind telling me your email so I can ask you a question about my video there? I'd prefer to ask you through email rather than video comments if that's ok with you. Thanks.