How To Compete Asynchronously

Rules of Asynchronous Speech at the Georgia Speech Series

1. Competitors will submit the necessary number of recordings of their performances that will be judged throughout preliminary rounds, elimination rounds, and finals.

2. Professional equipment enhancements may not be used. Professional equipment includes professional lighting kits, professional grade camera recording and audio devices, and softboxes. Students are welcome to film their recording on their school’s auditorium stage, but the use of stage lighting is not permitted. Lavalier/lapel microphones and ring lights are permitted.

3. Competitors may not use green screens, virtual backdrops, or on-screen text during their performance in any event. The camera must remain on throughout the duration of the performance; a student may not turn off their video at any point during their recording. The use of lighting tricks like shadow puppets are not permitted.

4. Submissions or recordings may not be edited using any software; all submissions must be non-stop footage of the entire performance done through the permitted submission platform

5. The camera being used must remain stationary throughout the entire performance, and no zooming or panning is permitted. Competitors may determine how close or distant the camera is set up in order to maximize both verbal and nonverbal communication.

6. Other individuals may be present while filming, but audience interaction (laughing, applause, etc.) must not be included in the performance.