Your General Stories and Event Stories will be published in the “All Stories” and “Events” respectively under “News & Events” section of the website. Selected General Stories may be featured on the homepage and the latest Event Stories will also be visible on the homepage.

CPAO may select your story to showcase on the homepage based on various aspects, including its intrigue, impact factor and time significance. CPAO reserves the rights to exercise editorial decisions to feature certain stories and not others.

You can find a list of stories you have created by clicking “My Stories” on your Dashboard.

Yes, if our budget and technical sources permit, we will broadcast local and international breaking news.

U-Vision is separate from Campus TV. While Campus TV may submit content to U-Vision, they are two distinct entities with different goals.

As English is HKU's primary and instructional language, all content uploaded to U-Vision must be primarily English or has corresponding English subtitles or English side annotations paraphrasing the message being delivered.

When you upload your content, you have the choice to input the start and end time of when you wish to broadcast your content. We will take this into consideration when we schedule your content for broadcast. Depending on how many other submissions we have at the time, we will likely oblige to your requested schedule. However, we recommend that no content be broadcast on our TVs for over a month continuously.  It is only during high traffic content submission season, such as during society registration period, we may impose certain limitations to enable each party to a fair chance at broadcasting their material.

We have TV monitors in the sizes of 22", 42" and 55". Take a look at our location list here.

U-Vision monitors are located in areas specifically chosen because they are not disruptive to passers-by. Our televisions' sound levels are carefully monitored to avoid disturbance.

You may use Camtasia Editing software to create Slideshow video. Check out HKU ITS Camtasia Site License for Staff and Students website for more help.

Yes, you can. Please click here to login our system and edit your content.

For posters, the file size must not exceed 20MB; while for videos, the maximum file size is 2GB and it should not be longer than 5 min for videos.

Poster:
Any width from 1540 pixels- 5120 pixels
Any height from 872 pixels - 5120 pixels

Video: 
1920 x 1080;
1280 x 720;
1024 x 576

• Best fit size for layout with supporting side-panel is 1540 W x 872 H pixels

• Best fit size for full spread layout without side-panel is 1920 W x 872 H pixels

• You are able to input text on the side panel accompanying poster upon submission.

• We encourage using this feature to facilitate viewers who would have trouble reading the key info on your poster image from afar.

• This feature is mandatory for posters with its main info written in a language other than English. In such cases, the English text equivalency must be input as the poster's side panel details upon submission.

For poster, please make use of the side panel text. The English text equivalency must be input as the poster’s side panel details upon submission.

For video, please include English subtitles or English side annotations paraphrasing the meaning of the message being delivered.

 Reasons for submission disapproval

• Some reasons that the material will be rejected:
  • too low in resolution
  • deficient sound quality or at an unacceptable sound level
  • an unsupported format
  • an apparent misuse of copyrighted material or other violation of third party rights
  • not in compliance with HKU.hk' Terms of Use
  • repetitive in content
  • unable to communicate a relevant message

ACCEPTABLE FORMATS

ACCEPTABLE FORMATS

Check out HKU ITS Camtasia Site License for Staff and Students website for more help.

You can find an option for you to upload a subtitle file (we accept .srt or .vtt formats) when you upload your video. You can also add a subtitle file after you have uploaded your video by clicking on the "Edit" button underneath your video listed in the "Video List" section. You will need to be logged in to HKU.hk to see these functions.

There are some freeware or online editing platforms for you to create and edit subtitles:
* Aegisub
* Subtitle Edit
* Subtitle Edit Online
* Subtitle Horse
* Amara
* fiveLoadSub

You can upload a new subtitle file to add to your video or to replace a previously uploaded subtitle file through our system at anytime by clicking on the "Pending Approval" or "Approval" button underneath your video listed in the "My Content" section after you have logged in. However, please note that processing time may be needed for the re-approval of your video.

A Hashtag is a label following a hash sign "#" to assign a message to a specific theme or topic. It is also widely used on social media platforms. You can assign at least 3 hashtags to each piece of content that you submit to HKU.hk, which will make your content easier to find by users looking for info on the same topics or themes.

Poster Images:
JPG or PNG
RGB color mode in 24-bit color

Videos: 
MP4
Framerate - 25fps, 29.97fps, or 30fps (progressive scan)
Minimum video bitrate - 10 Mbit/s for conventional videos, 40 Mbit/s for 360-degree videos
Minimum audio bitrate - 128Kbit/s

No. Buying a CD in a store doesn't mean you own its copyright. You may not freely play/perform/broadcast the piece in public, alter it for your own use, or make available copies for access through the Internet. You may contact the music company that produced the CD and sort out a license agreement before using any music clip.

· CASH: An organization to protect the copyrights of composers and authors of musical works.
· PPSEAL (a subsidiary of IFPI) or HKRIA: Two organizations to protect the copyright of different music companies regarding in musical sound/visual recordings such as tapes, cassettes, CD, laser discs and cartridges, etc.
· Other identifiable custodians of a related music clip

No. You still need to pay license fee to CASH and PPSEAL or HKRIA.

Please contact CASH and PPSEAL or HKRIA directly to discuss your case.

You may be able to search online for some royalty music to purchase for just a one-time small fee. Or some may be free for your use as long as you abide their crediting rules. Please take a detail look at the terms of use or licensing rules written on the websites where you may find free music. Below are a few links to get you started:
https://www.audionautix.com
https://www.freestockmusic.com
https://www.partnersinrhyme.com/pir/free_music_loops.shtml
https://freeplaymusic.com
https://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free
https://www.royaltyfreemusic.com
https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music
https://vimeo.com/musicstore

No. The music clips you submit to HKU.hk must be cleared with the copyright and settled with license fee.

If you have such an obligation to your sponsor(s), yes, you may add their commercial logos into the content you submit to HKU.hk, as long as the visible size of the logo does not exceed 10% of the screen at any given time.

HKU.hk is lead by HKU's Communication and Public Affairs Office.

HKU.hk is diligent in protecting copyright, privacy rights, and the integrity of the community. For our specific policies, please read these documents: Terms of Use.

We would like to acknowledge the invaluable input of Campus TV in the creation of U-Vision. Their help made the transition from concept to reality possible. However, U-Vision and Campus TV will remain independent institutions as both parties wish to retain their full creative autonomy.

Sustainability is a major focus at HKU and is directly targeted by U-Vision. The use of digital communication is an effort to reduce the number of printed posters and banners used around campus. Along with paper waste reduction, U-Vision will also pursue energy-saving practices. At present, the TV monitors will only increase HKU's total electricity consumption by approximately 0.04% in reference to 2005 and 2006 figures. (Excluding the larger LED monitors), HKU's total electricity consumption will only be increased by approximately 0.01%.