As many of us are finding new ways to work and study, the NYU Media Production team compiled the following tips for recording yourself on video. We've also added a Best Practices for Video Classes at the bottom of this document as some of these tips are applicable for video classes and meetings.
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CHOOSING YOUR IDEAL SHOOTING LOCATION
- Find a location that is well-lit with natural sunlight or plenty of indoor lighting
- Choose a quiet location with little background noise (street sounds, music, other people)
- Avoid spaces with lots of echo
- Turn off air conditioners and heaters to avoid fan noise
- Provide a seat for yourself that is stationary and quiet (no chairs with wheels/swivels, overstuffed cushions, or squeaky screws)
SETTING UP YOUR PHONE / CAMERA
- Set your laptop, phone, or camera on a tripod or steady surface (please do not hold your camera while shooting to avoid shaky footage)
- Shoot horizontally (use landscape mode and avoid portrait mode)
- Position camera at eye level (if you can, avoid angles where the camera lens is looking up or down on you)
- Choose a non-distracting background (avoid windows, showing other people, posters/signs that can be read etc)
LIGHTING
CAMERA PRESENCE
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO AVOIDA FEW OTHER HELPFUL HINTS
TECH SPECS
BEST PRACTICES FOR VIDEO CLASSES / MEETINGS
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