Creating your WINNING video | Breakthrough Junior Challenge

[@j10001]

Thank you!!! Congrats again on winning!

[@misspiggy3705]

When do they ask for reference lists?

[@mithra05jk]

Thanks Amber!

[@k4xrrrr_hy]

Hello Where can i download premium pro imovie PowerPoint? I didn't find any of them

[@Math-ji5hk]

Thank you so much Amber 💓

[@uricvillems5266]

Amber, this video will be super helpful for me. Thanks for the motivation!

[@misspiggy3705]

Good luck!! I’m entering too :)

[@katieyu9374]

I've been so busy this year and now there's only 20 days left, I think I'm submitting an edited version of my vid from last year haha

[@misspiggy3705]

Good luck!! I’m sure you have more than enough time if you manage your time. Don’t give up!!

[@milkyx9124]

I didn’t know of the challenge til’ yesterday 😂😂

[@katieyu9374]

@@milkyx9124 hm maybe i'll have time to make a new one. you do too if you're interested!

[@katieyu9374]

nah im sticking to shortening my old one lol

[@Roy-om1ei]

Can I only do animation?

[@mjluv.]

yes their website says you can do animation or any style of video youd like. some finalist vids are animation only, you should check them out !

[@redneckphysics]

Hi Amber! Are we allowed to use 5 seconds of a movie clip (it’s a fairly old movie, 1947) in our video submission, or would that be considered copyright infringement? In my video it is for a comic relief moment, but I don’t want to get disqualified. Thanks for your input!

[@shifaasif5540]

Are past achievements taken into account while selection ?

[@RayyannAlqadry]

Thank you for the elaboration, Amber! I was wondering, how long after submission were you asked for the reference list?

[@AmberKwok]

Hi Rayyann! They usually get asked for in the Verification round.

[@RayyannAlqadry]

@@AmberKwok So during the Administrative Review?

[@jesykaob]

Thank you so much for this Amber❤️🙏🏻

[@pinksyndrome90]

Hey Amber, I have a question! Since the new time limit this year is 90 seconds, what's your advice on conveying a big science idea under that time limit? My biggest worry is that I might overwhelm or confuse my audience because I might add too much information with the short amount of time I have. Thanks!

[@AmberKwok]

You can read about your topic until you fully understand it, then try focusing on key ideas within your topic. This may help you ensure that you don’t overwhelm or confuse the audience with too much information:)

[@misspiggy3705]

@@AmberKwok thank you!! I had no idea they shortened the time 😭

[@anon6799]

What do I do if all of my ideas are taken? This is especially common in physics, do I just do another subject?

[@AmberKwok]

Hi! There aren’t any rules that I’m aware of for explaining the same topic as others - if it's one that interests you, you can definitely explore it! But if you'd feel more comfortable finding another one, you can definitely do so too! Just make sure that your video and explanations are uniquely yours!

[@nikhilkhandelwal3934]

Thanks a lot you're such a lifesaver

[@reemrahmaoui6158]

Hi Amber, do you think Is drugs effects on brain an acceptable topic?

[@mmagirl16]

Hi Amber. I've a question. So, I've not a teacher. I study by myself. Should I find teacher for this challenge? Maybe , If somebody won without teacher . That won't be a problem to the final conference .Yeah ?

[@katsuseulgi]

thank you for this, Amber! ❤ how long did it take to finish filming + editing your entry last year?

[@AmberKwok]

Hey Dee! The whole process of finding a topic, researching, writing the script, filming, editing, etc took me around 6 weeks:)

[@jessedupreez]

@@AmberKwok HeHe.... I am going to attempt to do it all in 12 days......At least i know a ton about the topic which I will be explaining :)

[@yusraharoon9536]

Hey Amber! I wanted to ask, what if my topic fits more of a chemistry (forensic science) area, do I select the life sciences option for my video?

[@AmberKwok]

Breakthrough’s FAQ has a section where they mention how to approach chemistry-related topics. But from what I understood about your topic, life sciences is a possible category option.

[@xAstrophyte]

can we hire editors?

[@sashariahi4950]

Hi Amber, does the topic have to be proven? Or can it be hypothetical

[@AmberKwok]

Hey!! I think that as long as it is well-established in the scientific community (not largely debated topics, such as time travel or wormholes), it may be alright. You can always ask Breakthrough if you're still unsure about your topic!

[@mmagirl16]

If I apply this year ? ( I'm 16) Can I apply next year ? I mean twice?

[@migul2892]

Yes you can