Documentation:Video Basics Test/Main page/Record

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CHECKLIST:
  • Obtain signed consent forms from anyone you record.
  • Gather your equipment.
  • Set up lighting and test your recording environment for sound.
  • If you're going to interview, consider a pre-interview.
  • Record your video.
  • Source additional content to edit in (B-roll footage).
  • Familiarize yourself with copyright resources and guidelines.

Obtain consent forms. Have a look at the copyright section of the toolkit for a consent form you can use. If anyone other than you is featured in your video, they need to sign a form!

The quality of your audio factors greatly into the perception of your video: a small increase in audio quality is equivalent to a much larger increase in the video quality.

  • Reduce echoes by filming in a room with soft surfaces such as your living room. Reduce or eliminate electrical sounds such as computer fans and other appliances.
  • Avoid rooms with echoes or fans (even imperceptible fan sounds may be picked up by an external mic).
  • Test your sound for quality in your location with equipment. Improving the audio even marginally will far improve the perceived quality.
  • Use a noise-reducing microphone, and keep it close to the sources of the sounds you're recording.

Lighting can be tricky to get right, but it has a big impact on your video.

  • Try to create a basic three-point lighting setup so your focal point (person) is properly illuminated.
  • Use natural light appropriately when shooting outside. Have your lights illuminate the front of what you're filming and aim to one side and above rather than head on. Ideally, shoot at sunrise and sunset. The best shooting happens on overcast days. Here are 3 quick tips for shooting outside.
  • Have a look at lighting arrangements for recording yourself or someone else. Here's an example of lighting for DIY for web capture or more advanced DIY greenscreens.
  • Mixing together different light sources is a bad idea, as studio lighting is generally reddish-orange. Daylight and normal fluorescent lighting can be quite greenish.

Here are some final tips for doing the actual recording of your video. If you've been diligent in planning, everything should go relatively smoothly.

  • Record in small chunks so that you edit more easily later.
  • Position your camera at the same height of your subject, and try to get more than just your object in the shot: get some of your surroundings, too.
  • Take multiple shots of the same scene, from multiple angles. Follow your storyboard, but don't be afraid to experiment a little bit.
  • Use a tripod to ensure a steady shot. If you're filming a moving object, don't lock the tripod, so you can track your subject.
  • Ensure filming device is on auto-focus and experiment with camerawork.
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TIPS:
  • Add media to enhance interest. Additional media in a video production is referred to a B-roll content, and encompasses still images, video clips, and diagrams. Content licensed for re-use or in the public domain is excellent for this purpose.
  • Focus on audio quality. High-quality audio is the most effective way to make your production seem professional.
  • When recording, start with the end in mind. Try not to lose sight of your goal or stray too far from your original intention.
  • Rehearse your script and try to record in small parts. It'll be easier to edit together later.
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