Birds & Blooms Video Contest FAQs

How do I upload a video?

To upload your photo, go to our Video Upload Form.

Step 1: Enter your name and e-mail address in the required fields. Select the check box to agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Step 2: Click on the "Browse" button to select the video on your computer that you’d like to upload. Enter a title and description for your video in the required fields. Assign tags (optional.) Tags are keywords or one-word descriptors that you can assign to your video to help make it easier to search for. Click on the “Upload Video” button, and you’re done!

Which video file formats do we accept?

You can upload video files from digital cameras, cell phones, and camcorders. Accepted video file formats include 3GP, .AVI, .DV, h.264, MPEG2, .MPEG4, Quicktime, .MWV

What file sizes can I upload?

Video uploads are limited to 100 meg per file.

Is there a limit on how many videos I can upload?

No, there’s no limit. Keep ‘em coming!

Will my name along with my video submission be featured on the Birds & Blooms YouTube page?

We have the right to choose which videos we will feature on our YouTube page. If yours is chosen, it will be featured there. All entries become the property of Birds & Blooms and its affiliates. We reserve the right to use your entry in all print and electronic media, and to edit it for brevity and clarity. Click here to read the full Terms and Conditions.

How do you choose the videos you feature?

Videos are chosen by Birds & Blooms staff. We base our selections on quality (50%), personality (25%) and originality (25%).

Will you display my email address?

No. Your email address is kept private.

Can I delete my video after I’ve submitted it?

No. All submissions are final.

Can others rate my video?

Yes. Other users can rate your photos on a five-star scale, via our YouTube page.

Still confused? E-mail us at editors@birdsandblooms.com