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Three Minute Thesis Submission Information

If you have any questions, email uwf3mt@uwf.edu.

Video editing

  • Go to the Kapwing website (or any video editing platform you are familiar with, Kapwing is a suggestion only)
  • Create an account by signing in with Google or Facebook
  • Go to My Workspace - click new Project - click Start with studio
  • Click start with a blank canvas
  • Rename Studio Draft (top of page) - Name - 3MT Title
  • Click add scene - on the left-hand side to show 2 blank scenes
  • Adjust output size (16:9 - widescreen) - right-hand side

Scene 1

  • Highlight scene - click upload - insert 3MT Identifying Details as a JPEG
  • Fill in the PP with your details and save a copy as a JPEG for uploading - does not upload PP

Scene 2

  • Highlight scene - click upload - insert 3MT Video file or URL link
  • Highlight scene - click upload image - insert 3MT PP slide - highlight 3MT PP slide - click lock ratio - adjust size and place in the top right-hand corner / or on the right-hand side
  • Save a copy of your 3MT PP slide as a JPEG for uploading - does not upload PP
  • Save the draft and review
  • Publish
  • Copy the link and upload your final presentation to Vimeo - The Vimeo link to your video is the link you will submit to your 3MT Event Coordinator along with your 3MT PP slide so the judging panel can view and assess your presentation.

Uploading to Vimeo - Computer

  • Ensure your completed video has been copied to your desktop or laptop device from your phone or tablet.
  • Create your own personal Vimeo account. Click ‘log in’ on the left of the top toolbar.
  • Hover over the blue ‘New Video’ button in the top right and select ‘Upload’ from the drop-down menu.
  • Either drag and drop your file for upload or manually select your file by clicking ‘or choose files.’ The upload should begin automatically.
  • Ensure the privacy setting is set to ‘Anyone can see this video’.
  • Ensure the setting ‘People can add to collections’ is switched on.
  • Give your video a title: Name_3MT Title
  • In your video description, please place the following:
    • [YEAR] 3MT Competition
    • Name:
    • 3MT Title:
  • The Vimeo link to your video is the link you will submit to your 3MT Event Coordinator, along with your 3MT title slide and 3MT PowerPoint slide so the judging panel can view and assess your presentation.
  • Submit the video link to uwf3mt@uwf.edu

Uploading to Vimeo - Smartphone

  • Download and install the Vimeo app.
  • Create your own personal Vimeo account and log in via the blue log-in button. If you already have an account, click the blue log-in button and enter your existing details.
  • Click on the ‘upload’ button in the bottom right-hand corner and select your video from the camera roll.
  • Trim the length of your video, or choose ‘skip’.
  • Ensure the privacy setting is set to ‘Anyone can see this video’.
  • Ensure the setting ‘People can add to collections’ is switched on.
  • Give your video a title: Name_3MT Title
  • In your video description, please place the following:
    • [YEAR] 3MT Competition
    • Name:
    • 3MT Title:
  • The Vimeo link to your video is the link you will submit to your 3MT Event Coordinator, along with your 3MT title slide and 3MT PowerPoint slide so the judging panel can view and assess your presentation.
  • Submit the video link to uwf3mt@uwf.edu

Updating video

Vimeo allows you to replace a video with an updated file so the original link remains the same.

If you need to update your submission, update your video at the existing Vimeo link. Do not upload a new video from scratch, as this will create a new link and will be difficult for organizers to track.

Please note: only done using a computer or tablet.

  • Log in to your Vimeo account on an internet browser (do not use the app).
  • Navigate to the video by selecting “videos” on the left-hand side menu.
  • Click on the video to open the video’s settings.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the settings options on the left-hand side of the screen.
  • At the bottom of the scroll bar, click the blue button “replace video”.
  • Navigate to and select the new video file on your device.
  • Watch the progress of the new upload at the bottom left-hand side corner of your screen. Do not close the browser window until this is complete.
  • Watch the updated video through to ensure the new video has replaced the old version. This can sometimes take time to process.