If you’re new to creating video, it’s super important to get the recording process right Because that’s much easier than fixing things later When you recording your screen, there are a lot of options maybe too many options. The easiest one is to record full screen. This ensures that you capture everything on your screen. And then you have a lot of flexibility when you start editing. The recordings will have large dimensions, but you can scale and crop your video later. If you’re using a laptop, we are urging, ok begging you, please don’t use the built in microphone. Even an inexpense USB mic will usually have better quality than the one that’s built in your laptop, which tends to pick up a lot of extra noise. and nothing detracts from the viewing experience like bad audio so investing in a decent microphone doesn’t have to cost a lot of money but can pay big dividends to your quality If you’re using a camera, especially a web camera, make sure you have enough lighting on your face. If your face isn’t lit well or if a window is behind you, it’s going to make the video dark and ineffective. While we’re at it, make sure your camera is close to eye level…camera’s angled up at your face are really just looking up your nose… Plan on practicing before you hit record. Don’t be shy about recording a few takes either. This will allow you to take the best parts from each attempt and gives you more options to work with. Finally, as you’re recording, slow down and take your time… You can always pause your recording to gather your thoughts and then edit out those breaks later. Remember your audience is hearing what you’re saying for the first time so if they’re unfamiliar with the information you’re providing, take it slow. Going too fast can cause confusion and make your video less successful.
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