Posts written in February, 2010
How to Create a World Traveler Internship Application Video Without a Camera
It’s now February 23 and you’ve got about one week to finish your World Traveler Internship application.
Many of you have finished every aspect of your application EXCEPT your video. Remember, your application to become a World Traveler Intern is not complete without a video. SO GET FILMING.
But how can you create a video if you don’t own a camera?
Here are a few ideas on how to complete your World Traveler Internship application without a camera:
1. Borrow a Camera – If you don’t have your own camera, snag a friend’s iPhone or Flip camera. If you’re a student, visit your school’s Library, Journalism School or Film School and ask if you can use their camera or lab set-up to record your video.
2. Create a Photo Montage – If you’ve got a Mac, check out iPhoto to create a nice video montage of your travel pics. If you want to try something a little different or don’t have a Mac, check out Animoto.com, where you can upload your favorite photos and put them to music to create a great video.
3. Visit an Apple Store – Steal a page from iJustine and shoot a short application video in the Apple Store using a Webcam on one of the Macs.
4. Stop-Motion Photography – If you’re a good photographer, consider trying your hand at stop-motion photography to create a short video. Just use a site like Animoto.com to put all of your photos together and upload the resulting video to YouTube.
5. Create a PowerPoint – Create a PowerPoint presentation and use tools available on the Internet, search “powerpoint to youtube,” to convert it to a format accepted by YouTube.
None of these work for you? Then great creative – we’re sending two people on a trip around the world. It’s probably worth the extra effort.
Remember – the application deadline is March 2, so get your video done and submitted so you don’t miss your chance to travel the world on STA Travel’s dime.
Video Application – Post In Your Profile and as a Response
We love seeing all of these great applications coming in for the World Traveler Internship! In just one week, more than 4,700 people have started their applications – the competition is going to be crazier than ever this year.
With that being said, please remember to submit the link to your video application in the profile you create on worldtravelerinternship.com, as well as a response to the original application video on YouTube created by the 2009 World Traveler Interns, Chris Danner and Lindsay Clark.
It is crucial to do both. If you only do one or the other, you won’t be considered for the top 50.
Good Luck!
