6 Recording Videos
6.1 Streamlabs Setup
I use the free Streamlabs to record videos. It’s designed for streaming online, but you can also use it to record locally.
I use all of the default settings for audio and video.
I record videos with my screen displaying and myself on video in the bottom right. I think it’s important that the instructor be on video to build rapport with students. I made a video to show I set this up in Streamlabs.
And here’s the video I reference in the above video showing the result.
You can download the circle mask I use to make the video of you round here.
6.2 Recording Procedures
I’m generally not that fussy about making sure everything is super high quality, but please use an external camera and external mic to record. Please put your mic as close to you as possible, but make sure it doesn’t show up on camera. If you are interested in learning some tips about high-quality screencasting, this guide from Egghead is helpful.
My general experience is that it’s easier to record videos by just hitting record and going through your lesson as many times as you need to. I often make mistakes along the way, but that’s ok because we can edit them out after the fact. Just go back to right before you messed up and start again! You can, of course, record so you get a single high-quality take, but I find that hard to do and way too much pressure.