Special rules

Each program must be recorded in one continuous video: no video interruption between the different works (except for categories whose rules allow it: World Music, Jazz, etc.).

No audio or video editing is accepted under penalty of disqualification (except sound effects mentioned later on this page).

The videos of the candidates must imperatively be recorded specifically for the Trophée Mondial 2023 (except for categories whose rules allow it), and in no case be published under any platform whatsoever (Youtube, Facebook, …), before the end of the Competition.

Each video will be checked upon receipt. The CMA Executive reserves the right to refuse any video that does not meet the criteria defined above.

Video resolution

720 p (1280 x 720 format 16/9) (+/- the video rendering of a smartphone located 3 meters from the accordionist)

The camera (or Smartphone) must be in a fixed shot and in Landscape format.

Video format

.mpg .mp4

Distance to the camera: about 3 metres

Full image of Candidate: Head / Foot / bellows open

Neutral video background if possible

Possibility of recording in professional studio

Audio

volume: between -18 and 0 Db (+/- the audio rendering of a smartphone located 3 meters from the accordionist)

Sound effects

Prefer a light natural reverb or a light digital reverb when recording in the studio.

Note that too much sound reverb will adversely affect the quality of the performance, as well as the judgment of the international jury.

Youtube link

Each video must be uploaded to Youtube by the candidate themselves respecting the following criteria:

Youtube Link Name

1. Category
2. Round (if more than 1 in your category)
3. Given Name + Name
4. Country
5. Please, add the address of the official website of the CMA after your program: www.cma-accordions.com

Description

1. Exact Title of the compositions performed in order
2. Composer
3. Timing of each composition

Upload Thumbnails

1. Use the Poster created with your name and picture by the General Secretary Anna Bodell. In the event / case that the Thumbnails is too large, take a screenshot of the thumbnails which will be smaller.

Audience

1. Select "No, It's not made for kids"

Video Elements

1. Skip this page

Visibility

1. Choose imperativement "UNLISTED"

In case you have trouble uploading your video to Youtube, please contact your national delegate

After the competition ends, you can change the Youtube link settings (from Unlisted to Public) and publish the video wherever you want

Each video will be checked upon receipt. The CMA Executive reserves the right to refuse any video that does not meet the criteria defined above