An Effort to Gather as Many WWII Veteran Histories as Possible
PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF WWII
Take the challenge and play a crucial role in preserving the personal histories of the Greatest Generation.
No Professional Equipment Necessary.
The War Story Challenge is open to anyone with an HD camera. Most smart phones shoot great video quality. Here are a few things we will be looking for when you interview a WWII Veteran:
- A Minimum of 1080p HD Video
- Use of Tripod for Camera/Phone
- Clear, Distraction-Free Audio
- Proper Lighting & Framing of the Veteran
- We Teach You How in the Explainer Video Below
No Professional Equipment Necessary.
The War Story Challenge is open to anyone with an HD camera. Most smart phones shoot great video quality. Here are a few things we will be looking for when you interview a WWII Veteran:
- A Minimum of 1080p HD Video
- Use of Tripod for Camera/Phone
- Clear, Distraction-Free Audio
- Proper Lighting & Framing of the Veteran
- We Teach You How in the Explainer Video Below
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE
To take the challenge, please sign-up using the opt-in form on this page. We'll send you everything you need to conduct the interview.
INTERVIEW A WWII VETERAN
Conduct an interview with a WWII veteran from any Allied country referencing the Interview Guide, explainer video.
SUBMIT YOUR INTERVIEW
Once the interview is complete, please submit the require information and/or video files to Remember WWII.
Tag Us on Social Media:
#WARSTORYCHALLENGE
TAKE THE CHALLENGE:
Provide your name and email and we'll send you the quick-start guide.
TIPS & TRICKS
Follow along with this video to learn the basics of video interviews. In this video, we'll show you exactly what to do to capture a great interview with a WWII veteran.
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