How to Make a Video Recording
General Information:
Monitors will be placed on tables. Visitors will be able to listen to your recording through headsets or their own earphones. Visitors will also be able to link to videos directly. Videos are required to be exactly 30 minutes (can be 28 or 29 but no shorter) If the video is 10 minutes then loop it 3 times.
Please upload your video recording submission here: https://rb.gy/raiq2
Preparing to record
Get familiar with the technology. Learn what your audio and visual resources are and how to best operate them. Explore the best options for displaying the visual content (slides, pdf, etc.). Learning about this beforehand will help in case you experience unexpected technical difficulties while recording.
Set yourself up for success by identifying a place that will be best for recording. An ideal space will be:
Quiet enough to record with minimal interruptions.
Natural lighting or the ability to control lighting to best record in.
For recording yourself in profile, test your lighting beforehand: on yourself, in the clothes you'll be wearing, and in the location you'll be recording your presentation. Make sure you're lit well and directly, as a poorly lit subject can ruin any video recording.
Have space to set up and record at eye level.
Be sure to outline your presentation so there is a natural flow as it is delivered.
Practice your presentation as if you were doing it at an in-person venue. The confidence gained from preparation also translates on video. It will also increase the professionalism of the presentation and enhance its overall quality.
Dress for success from head to toe! Video presentations have the potential of reaching audiences all over the world, so it is important to dress accordingly. Business casual is recommended, and even if the camera will not necessarily capture a presenter's lower body it really does help to feel prepared by wearing a complete outfit.
When recording
Enunciate, project, and keep lots of water nearby. It is likely you will do multiple takes and pause, so be sure to always stay hydrated to keep your voice strong.
If you are sharing space, be sure to let people know you will be recording. If helpful, invite them to be your audience!
Record your presentation multiple times. This will give you options to pick your final version or even edit multiple versions together. It is important to take breaks throughout so as to not get too tired.
Be yourself! This is your project and could not have been done without you. Let your passion for the research shine and it will also help ease any nerves.
This webpage is based on articles from the Undergraduate Research Center, UC Davis.