{"id":3069,"date":"2020-04-24T06:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/inspire\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2020-04-27T09:11:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T16:11:03","slug":"higher-ed-webcam-and-video-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/inspire\/2020\/04\/24\/higher-ed-webcam-and-video-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Higher Ed Webcam and Video Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"magicdomid2\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Welcome to the Webcam and Video Tips guide by <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-f79600 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTk0NjQ0MDMxMy1odHRwczovL2VjYW1wdXMub3JlZ29uc3RhdGUuZWR1L2NvdXJzZS1kZW1vLw==\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/course-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTk0NjQ0MDMxMy1odHRwczovL2VjYW1wdXMub3JlZ29uc3RhdGUuZWR1L2NvdXJzZS1kZW1vLw==\">Oregon State University Ecampus<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-node-type=\"line\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"magicdomid4\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">This brief series of tips is meant to be a beginner&#8217;s overview for DIY home recording on webcam, with some additional options suggested if you want to take your video production even further.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-node-type=\"line\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"magicdomid6\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Since this document may not cover every issue you encounter while acclimating to DIY video recording, we recommend contacting your school tech person for additional troubleshooting.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-node-type=\"line\">\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid9\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 b font-color-000000 font-size-large\"><b>WHERE TO START<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\">Internet <\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">C<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\">onnection<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">W<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">ired connection<\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> via ethernet cable<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> is best<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">If wired connection is not possible, having a c<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">lear line of sight to wifi router will give the best <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">wireless <\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">connection<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">D<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">isconnect any wifi devices that are not in use or needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Computer Check<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Determine if<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\"> your computer meets<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> minimum<\/span> <span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">system requirements for streaming software<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\">Close <\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">all non-essential<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\"> programs<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> to free up more computer resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Disconnect any external monitors if you are on a laptop and it is running slowly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">T<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\">esting <\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Y<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\">our <\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">T<\/span><span class=\"author-335513518 font-size-medium\">ech<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Does your computer have a built in webcam or do you have a 3rd party webcam?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Identify where your microphone is and talk towards it<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518\">Test the webcam and audio settings BEFORE your first recording.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Practice practice practice<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet3\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet3\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">The last recording will be better than the first<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Making sure your voice is clear and easy to understand<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Having a microphone helps with this<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Smart phone earbuds have a built-in microphone that can help you with voice clarity<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Airpods would also work when recording to an iPhone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid30\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 b font-color-000000 font-size-large\"><b>PRESENCE AND ENVIRONMENT<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Be aware of your environment.<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Limit any background noise as much as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Clean up your space and be aware of <\/span><span class=\"author-3902217415 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">what is<\/span><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> in the background of the video.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-335513518 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Rooms with carpets and drapes are best for audio.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Turn off lights and close windows that are behind you when you are recording.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">If possible, turn on a light behind the camera.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Keep experimenting with lighting until you have a set up that works for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3070\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Light-on-blinds-open.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Light-on-blinds-open.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Light-on-blinds-open-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Light-on-blinds-open-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3072\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Lights-off-blinds-closed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Lights-off-blinds-closed.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Lights-off-blinds-closed-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/Lights-off-blinds-closed-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3071\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/light-off-blinds-closed-light-by-camera.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/light-off-blinds-closed-light-by-camera.png 1024w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/light-off-blinds-closed-light-by-camera-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/light-off-blinds-closed-light-by-camera-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Try not to bump the desk, computer, camera, or microphone while recording.<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Typing should also be avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Do a test lecture and watch it.<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">See what works and what doesn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">If possible, get feedback from others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Practice<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">The more you practice, the more natural it will feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Run through what you want to say before you start recording.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-size-medium\">Relax and be natural! Hopefully you are sharing knowledge that you are passionate about and we want that to show. (Remember that we are always our own worst critic, and <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">your teaching team will be<\/span> <span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">t<\/span><span class=\"author-771749130 font-size-medium\">here to help you with constructive feedback on how to help students best enjoy and learn from these videos.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Have notes in front of you while you&#8217;re recording.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">It is easy to get distracted or off topic, especially when you are uncomfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Having notes in front of you while you record can help you stay on track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-771749130 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">These notes can be as vague or as detailed as you want, but avoid reading off of them directly and not looking at the camera.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid60\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 b font-color-000000 font-size-large\"><b>DIGITAL NOTATION<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-222222 font-size-medium\">For digital notation, use a handwriting tablet and stylus, or an iPad app works as well<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2MTk3MjU3NS1odHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlLy1VUHE4UHJIVlUw\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-UPq8PrHVU0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2MTk3MjU3NS1odHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlLy1VUHE4UHJIVlUw\">Example 1 of Digital Notation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2MjA0ODU4NC1odHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlL0dxN3NQdWVEellB\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Gq7sPueDzYA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2MjA0ODU4NC1odHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlL0dxN3NQdWVEellB\">Example 2 of Digital Notation<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Options via computer:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet4\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"list-bullet4\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"list-bullet4\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg1NDUyMzczNi1odHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNyb3NvZnQuY29tL2VuLXVzL3Avb25lbm90ZS85d3pkbmNyZmh2amw\/YWN0aXZldGFiPXBpdm90Om92ZXJ2aWV3dGFi\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/p\/onenote\/9wzdncrfhvjl?activetab=pivot:overviewtab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg1NDUyMzczNi1odHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNyb3NvZnQuY29tL2VuLXVzL3Avb25lbm90ZS85d3pkbmNyZmh2amw\/YWN0aXZldGFiPXBpdm90Om92ZXJ2aWV3dGFi\">MS One Note<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> software can be used for <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg1NDUyNDI2Mi1odHRwczovL3N1cHBvcnQub2ZmaWNlLmNvbS9lbi11cy9hcnRpY2xlL3Rha2UtaGFuZHdyaXR0ZW4tbm90ZXMtaW4tb25lbm90ZS0wZWM4OGM1NC0wNWYzLTRjYWMtYjQ1Mi05ZWU2MmNlYmJkNGM=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/en-us\/article\/take-handwritten-notes-in-onenote-0ec88c54-05f3-4cac-b452-9ee62cebbd4c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg1NDUyNDI2Mi1odHRwczovL3N1cHBvcnQub2ZmaWNlLmNvbS9lbi11cy9hcnRpY2xlL3Rha2UtaGFuZHdyaXR0ZW4tbm90ZXMtaW4tb25lbm90ZS0wZWM4OGM1NC0wNWYzLTRjYWMtYjQ1Mi05ZWU2MmNlYmJkNGM=\">digital handwritten notes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2MjI5NTM1Ni1odHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNyb3NvZnQuY29tL2VuLXVzL2Rvd25sb2FkL2RldGFpbHMuYXNweD9pZD01MzAwMw==\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=53003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2MjI5NTM1Ni1odHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNyb3NvZnQuY29tL2VuLXVzL2Rvd25sb2FkL2RldGFpbHMuYXNweD9pZD01MzAwMw==\">Windows Journal<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> is an older application that still works and can be downloaded<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NjM3MDI5NjI1NC1odHRwczovL2F3d2FwcC5jb20v\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/awwapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NjM3MDI5NjI1NC1odHRwczovL2F3d2FwcC5jb20v\">A Web Whiteboard<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> is an online application that is free with ads<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-color-222222 font-size-medium\">Use a screen capture application to record your notes and drawings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Options via an iPad App:<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet4\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"list-bullet4\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul class=\"list-bullet4\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg1NDUyNDQxMy1odHRwczovL2FzdHJvcGFkLmNvbS8=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/astropad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg1NDUyNDQxMy1odHRwczovL2FzdHJvcGFkLmNvbS8=\">Astropad<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg1NDUyNDQxNi1odHRwczovL2FwcHMuYXBwbGUuY29tL3VzL2FwcC9ub3RhYmlsaXR5L2lkMzYwNTkzNTMw\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/notability\/id360593530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg1NDUyNDQxNi1odHRwczovL2FwcHMuYXBwbGUuY29tL3VzL2FwcC9ub3RhYmlsaXR5L2lkMzYwNTkzNTMw\">Notability<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">To record your note drawings, use <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg1NDUyNDQyNC1odHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlLzVlbURBeVRldTJN\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/5emDAyTeu2M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg1NDUyNDQyNC1odHRwczovL3lvdXR1LmJlLzVlbURBeVRldTJN\">iPad Screen Recorder<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> via the Control Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet4\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">The iPad Screen Recorder will send files to the iPad&#8217;s Photos. From there, you can choose to share with file sharing apps such as BOX or Dropbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid76\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 b font-color-000000 font-size-large\"><b>GOING FURTHER WITH VIDEO PRODUCTION<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3073 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/record-video-settings.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/record-video-settings.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/record-video-settings-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/record-video-settings-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>For DIY video production, there are many ways to go about this!<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">The lowest barrier to recording on your own would be to use a smart phone attached to a tripod or other mount.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">If you have access to a camcorder or DSLR, get out there and use it!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">For smart phone video<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Avoid handheld and invest in a tripod or smart phone \/ camera mount<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">If you have a decent internet connection for uploads, consider recording 1080p at 30fps<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\">Use an external microphone whenever possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 data-node-type=\"line\"><\/h1>\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid86\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">ACCESSORIES TO CONSIDER IF RECORDING WITH A PHONE<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 id=\"magicdomid88\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Apps:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid90\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Filmic Pro &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODcwNDU4MC1odHRwczovL3d3dy5maWxtaWNwcm8uY29tLw==\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.filmicpro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDU4MC1odHRwczovL3d3dy5maWxtaWNwcm8uY29tLw==\">$14.99 <\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\">Allows manual control of exposure and white balance, audio monitoring, and other useful features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"magicdomid94\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Audio:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid96\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Lavalier microphone &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODcwNDU5MS1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1BvUC12b2ljZS1Qcm9mZXNzaW9uYWwtTWljcm9waG9uZS1PbW5pZGlyZWN0aW9uYWwvZHAvQjAxNkM0Wkc3NC9yZWY9cGRfYnhneV8yLzEzNi02MzQ5MjUzLTcyOTE3Mzg\/X2VuY29kaW5nPVVURjgmcGRfcmRfaT1CMDE2QzRaRzc0JnBkX3JkX3I9Nzc1YWVlOTUtOGFjNy00OTYwLThhNTktNzMxZDhmMWQ4NmNkJnBkX3JkX3c9SmZDS1MmcGRfcmRfd2c9dUc2c1AmcGZfcmRfcD0xYjdhZTdjNC04NDM3LTQ0OTUtYTc3OS00NjBmYjMwYWU2NDEmcGZfcmRfcj1RNUFXTlZZMU1UUjFQRjFROVo3NyZwc2M9MSZyZWZSSUQ9UTVBV05WWTFNVFIxUEYxUTlaNzc=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PoP-voice-Professional-Microphone-Omnidirectional\/dp\/B016C4ZG74\/ref=pd_bxgy_2\/136-6349253-7291738?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B016C4ZG74&amp;pd_rd_r=775aee95-8ac7-4960-8a59-731d8f1d86cd&amp;pd_rd_w=JfCKS&amp;pd_rd_wg=uG6sP&amp;pf_rd_p=1b7ae7c4-8437-4495-a779-460fb30ae641&amp;pf_rd_r=Q5AWNVY1MTR1PF1Q9Z77&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=Q5AWNVY1MTR1PF1Q9Z77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDU5MS1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1BvUC12b2ljZS1Qcm9mZXNzaW9uYWwtTWljcm9waG9uZS1PbW5pZGlyZWN0aW9uYWwvZHAvQjAxNkM0Wkc3NC9yZWY9cGRfYnhneV8yLzEzNi02MzQ5MjUzLTcyOTE3Mzg\/X2VuY29kaW5nPVVURjgmcGRfcmRfaT1CMDE2QzRaRzc0JnBkX3JkX3I9Nzc1YWVlOTUtOGFjNy00OTYwLThhNTktNzMxZDhmMWQ4NmNkJnBkX3JkX3c9SmZDS1MmcGRfcmRfd2c9dUc2c1AmcGZfcmRfcD0xYjdhZTdjNC04NDM3LTQ0OTUtYTc3OS00NjBmYjMwYWU2NDEmcGZfcmRfcj1RNUFXTlZZMU1UUjFQRjFROVo3NyZwc2M9MSZyZWZSSUQ9UTVBV05WWTFNVFIxUEYxUTlaNzc=\">$18.99\u00a0<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid97\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Highly recommended. Audio recorded from your phone&#8217;s microphone can be difficult to hear if you aren&#8217;t standing near the phone or if the location is noisy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"magicdomid99\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Double lavalier microphone &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-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\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B071X6H6ZS\/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&amp;pd_rd_i=B071X6H6ZS&amp;pd_rd_w=4sbmA&amp;pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&amp;pd_rd_wg=j0Obs&amp;pf_rd_r=V7ZA7CBBD3V5M790DHDN&amp;pd_rd_r=6e9c02b6-3d07-4bec-be8e-2f1e94e47075&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzU1hFMkxZNzNSOVdUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTU0NjQ2MkI1VExGM1FRMlpIMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzkwNDg3MzhTV1FWRVU2UjIzNiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDU5Ny1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwNzFYNkg2WlMvcmVmPXNzcGFfZGtfZGV0YWlsXzI\/cHNjPTEmcGRfcmRfaT1CMDcxWDZINlpTJnBkX3JkX3c9NHNibUEmcGZfcmRfcD00OGQzNzJjMS1mN2UxLTRiOGItOWQwMi00YmQ4NmY1MTU4YzUmcGRfcmRfd2c9ajBPYnMmcGZfcmRfcj1WN1pBN0NCQkQzVjVNNzkwREhETiZwZF9yZF9yPTZlOWMwMmI2LTNkMDctNGJlYy1iZThlLTJmMWU5NGU0NzA3NSZzcExhPVpXNWpjbmx3ZEdWa1VYVmhiR2xtYVdWeVBVRXpVMWhGTWt4Wk56TlNPVmRVSm1WdVkzSjVjSFJsWkVsa1BVRXdPVFUwTmpRMk1rSTFWRXhHTTFGUk1scElNU1psYm1OeWVYQjBaV1JCWkVsa1BVRXdOemt3TkRnM016aFRWMUZXUlZVMlVqSXpOaVozYVdSblpYUk9ZVzFsUFhOd1gyUmxkR0ZwYkNaaFkzUnBiMjQ5WTJ4cFkydFNaV1JwY21WamRDWmtiMDV2ZEV4dlowTnNhV05yUFhSeWRXVT0=\">$25.99<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid100\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">For when you have two people on camera. Both mic cable feed into the same phone, removing need to sync two audio sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"magicdomid102\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Audio cable extension &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-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\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00YNSYUAG\/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?pd_rd_i=B076C38ZY8&amp;pd_rd_w=llkpK&amp;pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&amp;pd_rd_wg=OdK0Y&amp;pf_rd_r=R2GY594E29RHZ5EW0SXP&amp;pd_rd_r=3ee4790e-8ed6-47f5-bd91-a63f55f8078d&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0S0QxNEJOU1NaTjImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4ODgwNTMzME1FWEFUSURXWjImZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDg4MjIyMDM4T1hZSkhCM1dRM1gmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"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\">10 ft. $9.95<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> or <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-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\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B076C38ZY8\/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?pd_rd_i=B076C38ZY8&amp;pd_rd_w=llkpK&amp;pf_rd_p=48d372c1-f7e1-4b8b-9d02-4bd86f5158c5&amp;pd_rd_wg=OdK0Y&amp;pf_rd_r=R2GY594E29RHZ5EW0SXP&amp;pd_rd_r=3ee4790e-8ed6-47f5-bd91-a63f55f8078d&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE0S0QxNEJOU1NaTjImZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4ODgwNTMzME1FWEFUSURXWjImZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDg4MjIyMDM4T1hZSkhCM1dRM1gmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"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\">20 ft. $15.95<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid103\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">For when you need to stand farther away from the camera.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid106\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Stabilization:<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid108\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Selfie stick w\/built-in tripod and Bluetooth remote &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYxMS1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Z1Z2V0ZWstSW50ZWdyYXRlZC1Qcm9mZXNzaW9uYWwtTGlnaHR3ZWlnaHQtQmx1ZXRvb3RoL2RwL0IwNzVXUVlOM0IvcmVmPXBkX2J4Z3lfMy8xMzYtNjM0OTI1My03MjkxNzM4P19lbmNvZGluZz1VVEY4JnBkX3JkX2k9QjA3NVdRWU4zQiZwZF9yZF9yPTVmNDliZWViLTE3MDYtNDI2ZS1iOWQ5LTQ5YzkzYjc2NGZlZCZwZF9yZF93PXR2RDJ0JnBkX3JkX3dnPWd2UVJ3JnBmX3JkX3A9MWI3YWU3YzQtODQzNy00NDk1LWE3NzktNDYwZmIzMGFlNjQxJnBmX3JkX3I9NVg4NkI4RDRQRlFYMTA0NFY3SkEmcHNjPTEmcmVmUklEPTVYODZCOEQ0UEZRWDEwNDRWN0pB\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fugetek-Integrated-Professional-Lightweight-Bluetooth\/dp\/B075WQYN3B\/ref=pd_bxgy_3\/136-6349253-7291738?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B075WQYN3B&amp;pd_rd_r=5f49beeb-1706-426e-b9d9-49c93b764fed&amp;pd_rd_w=tvD2t&amp;pd_rd_wg=gvQRw&amp;pf_rd_p=1b7ae7c4-8437-4495-a779-460fb30ae641&amp;pf_rd_r=5X86B8D4PFQX1044V7JA&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=5X86B8D4PFQX1044V7JA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYxMS1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Z1Z2V0ZWstSW50ZWdyYXRlZC1Qcm9mZXNzaW9uYWwtTGlnaHR3ZWlnaHQtQmx1ZXRvb3RoL2RwL0IwNzVXUVlOM0IvcmVmPXBkX2J4Z3lfMy8xMzYtNjM0OTI1My03MjkxNzM4P19lbmNvZGluZz1VVEY4JnBkX3JkX2k9QjA3NVdRWU4zQiZwZF9yZF9yPTVmNDliZWViLTE3MDYtNDI2ZS1iOWQ5LTQ5YzkzYjc2NGZlZCZwZF9yZF93PXR2RDJ0JnBkX3JkX3dnPWd2UVJ3JnBmX3JkX3A9MWI3YWU3YzQtODQzNy00NDk1LWE3NzktNDYwZmIzMGFlNjQxJnBmX3JkX3I9NVg4NkI4RDRQRlFYMTA0NFY3SkEmcHNjPTEmcmVmUklEPTVYODZCOEQ0UEZRWDEwNDRWN0pB\">$23.99<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">(heavy duty, 51&#8243; extended), <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYxNi1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0V4dGVuZGFibGUtQmx1ZXRvb3RoLVdpcmVsZXNzLUNvbXBhdGlibGUtU3Vtc3VuZy9kcC9CMDgySjNUSEhUL3JlZj1kcF9vYl90aXRsZV93bGQ=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Extendable-Bluetooth-Wireless-Compatible-Sumsung\/dp\/B082J3THHT\/ref=dp_ob_title_wld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYxNi1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0V4dGVuZGFibGUtQmx1ZXRvb3RoLVdpcmVsZXNzLUNvbXBhdGlibGUtU3Vtc3VuZy9kcC9CMDgySjNUSEhUL3JlZj1kcF9vYl90aXRsZV93bGQ=\">$14.99<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> (27.6&#8243; extended)<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid109\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Terrific for self-recording in the field.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"magicdomid111\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Combination hand grip\/small tripod\/tripod adapter &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYyMS1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwNzFMUjdWVlQvcmVmPXBzZGNfMTExMzk2MDYwMTFfdDJfQjA3NVMxN1BWQg==\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B071LR7VVT\/ref=psdc_11139606011_t2_B075S17PVB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYyMS1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwNzFMUjdWVlQvcmVmPXBzZGNfMTExMzk2MDYwMTFfdDJfQjA3NVMxN1BWQg==\">$8.89<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid112\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Can be used as a hand grip for filming on-the-go or as a desktop tripod. Phone mount can be removed from the hand grip\/tripod legs section, allowing you to mount your phone on most standard tripods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"magicdomid114\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Gimbal stabilizer &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYyNy1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1N0YWJpbGl6ZXItU21hcnRwaG9uZS1Zb3V0dWJlci1JbmNlcHRpb24tVGltZS1MYXBzZS9kcC9CMDdSOVhaU0dML3JlZj1wZF9zYnNfNDIxXzUvMTM2LTYzNDkyNTMtNzI5MTczOD9fZW5jb2Rpbmc9VVRGOCZwZF9yZF9pPUIwN1I5WFpTR0wmcGRfcmRfcj03NzVhZWU5NS04YWM3LTQ5NjAtOGE1OS03MzFkOGYxZDg2Y2QmcGRfcmRfdz1UV3VHdCZwZF9yZF93Zz11RzZzUCZwZl9yZF9wPTdjZDhmOTI5LTQzNDUtNGJmMi1hNTU0LTdkNzU4OGIzZGQ1ZiZwZl9yZF9yPVE1QVdOVlkxTVRSMVBGMVE5Wjc3JnBzYz0xJnJlZlJJRD1RNUFXTlZZMU1UUjFQRjFROVo3Nw==\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stabilizer-Smartphone-Youtuber-Inception-Time-Lapse\/dp\/B07R9XZSGL\/ref=pd_sbs_421_5\/136-6349253-7291738?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B07R9XZSGL&amp;pd_rd_r=775aee95-8ac7-4960-8a59-731d8f1d86cd&amp;pd_rd_w=TWuGt&amp;pd_rd_wg=uG6sP&amp;pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&amp;pf_rd_r=Q5AWNVY1MTR1PF1Q9Z77&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=Q5AWNVY1MTR1PF1Q9Z77\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODcwNDYyNy1odHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1N0YWJpbGl6ZXItU21hcnRwaG9uZS1Zb3V0dWJlci1JbmNlcHRpb24tVGltZS1MYXBzZS9kcC9CMDdSOVhaU0dML3JlZj1wZF9zYnNfNDIxXzUvMTM2LTYzNDkyNTMtNzI5MTczOD9fZW5jb2Rpbmc9VVRGOCZwZF9yZF9pPUIwN1I5WFpTR0wmcGRfcmRfcj03NzVhZWU5NS04YWM3LTQ5NjAtOGE1OS03MzFkOGYxZDg2Y2QmcGRfcmRfdz1UV3VHdCZwZF9yZF93Zz11RzZzUCZwZl9yZF9wPTdjZDhmOTI5LTQzNDUtNGJmMi1hNTU0LTdkNzU4OGIzZGQ1ZiZwZl9yZF9yPVE1QVdOVlkxTVRSMVBGMVE5Wjc3JnBzYz0xJnJlZlJJRD1RNUFXTlZZMU1UUjFQRjFROVo3Nw==\">$94.99<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"magicdomid115\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Pricey, but will greatly increase the quality of your footage if you&#8217;re filming something that requires camera movement, such as a walk-and-talk interview or a field trip video.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"magicdomid117\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Creative ways to mount a smart phone with household items:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3074\" src=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/household-phone-holders.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"956\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/household-phone-holders.png 956w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/household-phone-holders-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/1504\/files\/2020\/04\/household-phone-holders-768x566.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 data-node-type=\"line\"><\/h1>\n<h1 id=\"magicdomid122\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 b font-color-000000 font-size-large\"><b>ADD-ONS \/ TIPS AND TRICKS<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">If you would like to have access to a t<\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-size-medium\">eleprompter<\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> as you record video, consider one of the following:<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkxNy1odHRwczovL2FwcHMuYXBwbGUuY29tL2NhL2FwcC9pY3VlL2lkNDgwNjY4Mzg4\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/icue\/id480668388\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkxNy1odHRwczovL2FwcHMuYXBwbGUuY29tL2NhL2FwcC9pY3VlL2lkNDgwNjY4Mzg4\">iCue<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">&#8211;\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-size-medium\">iPad<\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> &#8211; $10.00\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkyNi1odHRwczovL3Bhdm9uaW5lLmNvL3RlbGVwcm9tcHRlci8=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/pavonine.co\/teleprompter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkyNi1odHRwczovL3Bhdm9uaW5lLmNvL3RlbGVwcm9tcHRlci8=\">Teleprompt<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> &#8211; Mac &#8211; $39.99<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkzMS1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/cueprompter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkzMS1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\">C<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkzNC1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/cueprompter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkzNC1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\">ue<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkzOC1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/cueprompter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODg2MjkzOC1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\">P<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-size-medium link-MTU4NTg2ODg2Mjk0Mi1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\"><a class=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/cueprompter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-attrib-id=\"MTU4NTg2ODg2Mjk0Mi1odHRwczovL2N1ZXByb21wdGVyLmNvbS8=\">rompter<\/a><\/span><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\"> &#8211; Web &#8211; Free<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Here are some sound improvements to consider to reduce echo in your recordings.<\/span>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Add blankets or blinds on walls to reduce echo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Record in the smallest room possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Avoid rooms with hardwood floors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Lighting for video<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet2\">\n<li class=\"list-bullet2\"><span class=\"author-8107124342 font-color-000000 font-size-medium\">Turn a window or glass door into a soft &#8220;Key Light&#8221; by hanging a cheap, frosted shower curtain over the window.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Authors: Jason Jones, Drew Olson, and Sammi Lukas, with special thanks to Victor Yee for technical support with the images.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Webcam and Video Tips guide by Oregon State University Ecampus!\u00a0 This brief series of tips is meant to be a beginner&#8217;s overview for DIY home recording on webcam, with some additional options suggested if you want to take your video production even further. 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