What Is the Best Video Format for a Recipe Competition?

The best video format for a recipe competition is MP4, with clear lighting and instructions. Click for participant guidelines that improve submission quality.

For video entries in a recipe contest:

  • Request MP4 format for broad compatibility
  • Recommend horizontal filming with good lighting and stable framing
  • Ask participants to keep videos concise (1–3 minutes)
  • Provide step-by-step instructions for naming and uploading files

Include these guidelines in your recipe contest template description so participants know exactly what’s expected.

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How Do You Handle Throwaway Accounts in Competitions?

Gleam allows you to restrict throwaway accounts from entering your campaigns. When this option is enabled, we will perform an additional check that rejects Twitter profiles that do not meet our minimum quality criteria for entering campaigns.