The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) has launched a collaborative video series titled #MyNudeStory, inviting individuals from the naturist community to submit short, personal videos. This initiative is not a product sample or promotional offer in the traditional consumer sense, but rather a community-driven project designed to collect and share personal narratives about naturism. The programme is open to participation without requiring AANR membership, and the submitted videos are intended to be shared on AANR’s social media and website platforms.
Programme Overview and Purpose
AANR’s #MyNudeStory project is a video collection effort aimed at celebrating naturism and building a living archive of naturist voices. The stated goals are to normalise naturism, highlight diverse perspectives, demonstrate the impact of naturism on people’s lives, and promote AANR as a positive and welcoming community. The programme is presented as a collaborative effort to inspire others and challenge misconceptions about nude recreation.
The project is explicitly framed as a community initiative rather than a commercial promotion. The source material does not indicate any financial incentive, product trial, or consumer freebie associated with participation. Instead, the value proposition is centred on the opportunity for participants to share their personal stories and contribute to a collective archive.
Eligibility and Participation Requirements
Participation in the #MyNudeStory project is open to individuals within the naturist community, regardless of their tenure in the lifestyle. The source material states that AANR membership is not required to participate. There are no specified geographic restrictions mentioned in the provided documentation, though the programme is run by a US-based organisation (AANR). The primary requirement is the willingness to share a personal video story about one’s relationship with naturism.
Submission Guidelines and Technical Specifications
The programme has clear technical and content guidelines for video submissions to ensure quality and appropriateness for sharing.
Video Specifications: * Length: Videos should be approximately 2 to 3 minutes in duration. * Orientation: Landscape (horizontal) mode is preferred over portrait (vertical). The source material notes that horizontal videos are better for uptake among textile (non-naturist) audiences and platforms. * Resolution: Videos must be at least 1920×1080 (Full HD). Higher resolutions such as UHD or 4K are acceptable. * Framing: Participants should frame themselves from the shoulders up with a small amount of space above their head. The guidelines advise avoiding too much empty space in the frame. * Lighting: Light should be in front of the subject, not behind. Facing a window or light source is recommended. * Audio: A quiet location is necessary to ensure clear voice recording. A natural backdrop, such as an outdoor setting, is encouraged, but an indoor setting is also acceptable.
Content and Style Guidelines: * Nudity: The guidelines state that “implied” nudity is best, and clothing is also acceptable. The project generally prefers not to show full nudity in these videos to facilitate sharing on broader social media platforms and to appeal to textile audiences. * Casual Style: A casual, intimate vibe is encouraged. The option to record the video selfie-style is presented as a valid approach. * Narrative Structure: A suggested opening script is provided to help participants begin their video: “My name is _. I’m a [job/hobby/interest]. I’m from _. And this is My Nude Story.”
Suggested Story Themes and Content Ideas
The programme encourages participants to share a range of personal reflections related to their naturist journey. The source material lists several potential themes for the video narrative: * What initially sparked an interest in naturism. * Details about the first naturist experience. * The personal meaning of naturism. * How naturism has impacted the participant’s life. * Any other elements the participant feels are important to their story.
Submission Process and Usage
Participants are instructed to upload their videos using a dedicated upload form, the specific URL for which is not provided in the source material. Upon submission, AANR’s team will lightly edit the videos, which may include adding graphics or trimming the footage. The edited videos are then intended to be shared across AANR’s social media channels and website.
The source material addresses the question of video usage, stating: “We intend to share all submissions that meet our basic guidelines for quality, tone, and appropriateness.” This indicates a curated sharing policy rather than an automatic publication of every submission.
Sample Video Examples
AANR provides examples of existing #MyNudeStory submissions to illustrate the preferred format and tone. The named sample videos are: * Sample Video 1: My Nude Story Evan Nix * Sample Video 2: My Nude Story Linda Weber * Sample Video 3: My Nude Story Stéphane Deschênes * Sample Video 4: My Nude Story Tom Francine
These examples are referenced to help potential participants visualise the expected style and content of a submission.
Conclusion
The AANR #MyNudeStory project is a structured, community-focused video initiative rather than a free sample or promotional programme. It provides a platform for individuals within the naturist community to share personal stories, with clear guidelines on video production, content, and submission. Participation is open without membership requirements, and the resulting videos are intended for public sharing by AANR to promote understanding of naturism. For individuals interested in contributing to this archive, the key steps involve recording a 2–3 minute landscape video following the specified technical and content guidelines and submitting it through the programme’s upload form.