Where to record: visuals

When recording your video project, the location is the most important thing to consider. What spaces do you have access to (classroom/apartment, inside/outside, on-campus/off-campus)? Using a location that is outside of your everyday spaces might help your project stand out but it might also be more difficult to arrange or schedule. This section is to help you pick the best location for your project.

Ideal Scenario: what can you do?

While no solution is perfect, there are a couple of ideal scenarios based on the location you choose to record in.

Indoor location:

• Somewhere that you can control the sound and the lighting in that space.

• Somewhere with a solid, clean background

• Access to power (in case you need to charge something)

• Somewhere with a nearby bathroom that’s accessible.

Outdoor location:

• Somewhere quiet and removed from high-traffic areas (whether people or cars).

• Choose a time of day where the light is flattering and have a backup plan if the weather is difficult.

• Somewhere accessible that isn't too far for people to travel to.

The photo below was taken from a video where the background was taken into consideration. It is clean, not distracting, and in a space that we could control the sound, lighting, and other parameters.