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Prep your space, your equipment and yourself to create a great recording.
Here are a few tips:
Try and choose a room that is private and preferably absorbs sound, e.g. one with lots of soft furniture. You should also turn off any other machines or fans in the room that may create excess white noise.
Avoid locations that are too dark or too bright. Don’t record yourself with a big light source behind you, e.g. with your back to a window, as you will turn into a silhouette. Instead, turn and face the big light source.
Your audience will notice everything and it can distract their attention from your presentation so check what is in your background.
Use a USB microphone rather than a built-in laptop mic where possible, to get the best quality audio. PC fans can become noisy when they have been working hard so try to position your microphone away from your computer. When setting up your microphone, check and adjust the audio input levels to make sure your voice isn’t so loud that it distorts or so quiet that the audience cannot hear it.
Place your camera at or just slightly above eye level so as you deliver your presentation you’ll look into the camera and make eye contact with your viewers. Also try to position your webcam far enough away to capture your shoulders and your entire face with some room to spare.
Wear something that is appropriate for your audience and makes you feel comfortable. Avoid small, repetitive patterns such as houndstooth or pinstripes, which can appear jittery or distorted on camera, especially when viewed in a small window.
Make a short test recording to make sure you sound clear and if showing your face, your framing and camera angle looks good.
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