Here are some resources to help you create an awesome video! You must use facts, data, and statistics from TakeCareOfTexas.org. You can also download the Take Care of Texas logo below.
Slogan Required
Each video must include the slogan, “Take Care of Texas. It’s the only one we’ve got.” or the Take Care of Texas logo, which you can download high-resolution logo here. You can also download a high-resolution logo with a transparent background here. Videos that do not include the slogan or logo will be disqualified.
Royalty-Free Music and Images
Original images and sound that are not “stock” sources reflect originality and will score better than videos composed mostly of stock images.
However, sometimes a creator needs another source of quality sound and images. Below are some examples of sources for such items that Take Care of Texas has cleared students to use.
- Unsplash – Free Images
- Pixabay – Free Images
- iStock – Stock Images and Music
- Free Soundtrack Music
- Creative Commons
- Pexels
- Free Music Archive
- YouTube Audio Library
- Bensound
- Videvo – (Search by CC license)
- Videezy
Be sure to save the source and URL address of any unoriginal material that is in your video. You will need to submit this with your video by uploading a document containing your references! You can use this Sample Reference Sheet as an example of how to record, save, and submit the sources that you use.
*Images from these sources may contain trademarks, logos, or brands, recognizable images of people, or works of art or authorship. In these cases, written permission may be required from the owner of the trademark, brand, or work of art or the model(s) in the image. Please include written permission with your submission.
Helpful Resources
- Sample Sources sheet each video submission must be accompanied by a list of sources. Any images, sounds, music, video clips, etc. that are not original creations by the student must be cited so that Take Care of Texas staff can confirm these items are not subject to copyright. You can use this sample document as a general guide for citing these sources.
- Checklist for Take Care of Texas Video Contest — one-page PDF to save, share, or print to keep your project on track.
- Center for Digital Education — How to Create the Perfect Public Service announcement.
- Bizfluent — How to Make a Good PSA.