We appreciate all those who joined our Youth Social Media Rider Program. We receive several photos a week and we’d like to be able to use all of them on our various social media platforms and websites. So here are some hints and tips for A-Okay contingency photos and videos that we will accept for parts credit.
Contingency Photo size
The larger the file/photo size, the better. Here at DRR, we use photos for brochures, social media posts, blog posts, websites, and various other media platforms. Often, we have to edit photos for those platforms.
The ideal photo size for editing is 800×600 (that’s pixels) or more.
For videos, 854×480 (480p) or above are the ideal sizes.
Clear photos
Sometimes it’s difficult to get a clear photo when the object of it is moving. Unfortunately, a blurred photo sometimes will not receive credit. Setting the camera to take multiple photos in succession is a good way to alleviate that problem. Most smartphones have that feature. Then you can pick one that best represents the moment.
Please also be sure to send in a variety of photos.
Is that a DRR? I can’t tell…
The DRR and its Rider should be the subject of the program's photos or video. We want to be able to tell who they are, what they’re riding, and see the amount of fun they’re having on the unit. If the Rider is too far from view, they may no longer be the object of the photo, they become part of the background. On the flipside, be careful about using the zoom on a smartphone, it often results in a blurry photo.
Instagram and other filters
While Instagram and other filters look cool on personal social media feeds, they make it difficult for us to edit photos or videos and often render them unusable. Please be sure to refrain from using filters when applying for the social media program.
Watermarks
If you receive your photos from a photographer and it has their watermark on it, please be sure to provide DRR with their information so that we can give proper credit if reposted. DRR reserves the right to watermark any submitted social media photos as part of the program that do not already have a watermark.
Tagging Us
When posting to social media to take part in the program, please be sure to read the rules listed on the website.
We want to see when you're having fun on your DRR.
Share your adventures and tag @DRROffroad!
If you have any questions about what falls under the social media program, you can email us at social@drrusa.com.