How to record GREAT Video Lectures (39 Tips)

Learn how to record a great online lecture and make your talking head videos look awesome. Download the checklist at https://grumo.com/lessoncheck

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THE LECTURE QUALITY CHECKLIST
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Click on the time stamps to jump to each section:

VIDEO QUALITY (0:53)
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Video is in landscape mode (with a 16:9 aspect ratio)
Video is high definition (1080p or higher)
The camera lens is clean (image is not cloudy or blurry)
The video fills in the entire frame (there are no black bars around the video)
The video is not shaky
My face is centered in the frame
My eyes are 1/3rd from the top of the frame
The camera lens is at the same level of my eyes
My face is evenly lit and can be seen clearly
My face is always in focus
The camera is properly white-balanced
The exposure is fixed
The background is darker than my face

AUDIO QUALITY (4:31)
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I can hear my voice loud and clear (levels should hover around -6db)
I'm using a dedicated microphone for recording
There are no background noises (AC / traffic / fans / barking / kids yelling)
There are no random pop noises
Audio and video are in sync
I have a dedicated room or area to record my lectures

STUDIO QUALITY (5:43)
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My camera is secured and stable either on a tripod or solid surface
I've taken measures to ensure my studio is as sound proof as possible
The background in the video is clean and organized
The background is blank or with items that are related my the topic
I can control the light that enters the recording room
I'm using at least two light sources which I can control with a dimmer
If using a chair, I made sure it doesn't squeak

DELIVERY QUALITY (7:07)
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I have a clean professional appearance (hair is not a mess / food in teeth)
I'm wearing proper attire (avoid wrinkles / checkered patterns)
I have good posture
I'm looking at the camera lens when I'm talking
I'm relaxed and talking in a friendly manner
I don't forget to smile at least once per lesson
I have edited all mistakes
I've deleted or avoided filler words such as “um”/ “uh” / “er”
I've rehearsed at least once what I'm going to say
I get to the point and avoid ranting
I have a glass of water near me when recording
I'm keeping a positive attitude
I have a clear idea of Why I'm teaching this course

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Miguel ‪@GRUMO‬