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As we are moving towards online learning we have seen a tremendous rise in the number of people making educational videos at home. In this article, we will provide some tips to make your videos much more effective and productive.
Use the rear camera of your phone rather than the front camera or webcam of your system because nowadays rear cameras of phones have a really good pixel quality. Setting up the tripod at the proper height is important because it captures your body in the way you want to present it to your viewers. Always record the video in landscape mode as its dimensions are similar to a standard filming frame. It gives a more professional outlook to your videos.
You must keep your background distraction-free. You can keep a simple neutral background or clean professional background. Be careful not to film with a window or another reflective surface in the background of your shot.
For perfect lighting in your video, you can use a window with natural light. Set up your camera in between the window and you. If you are in a darker room use a lamp or light source behind your camera setup. You must avoid being backlit.
Capturing clear audio in your videos is critical and important. Audio with poor quality or static noise will surely distract your audience. Find a quiet location to record. Use the best microphone you can afford. You can also start with a lavalier microphone for more freedom.
Place your microphone in such a way that playing back volume is loud enough. Ideally, your mic should be one foot away from your mouth. Before recording, do a few tests and check the audio.
Editing software will turn your raw video into something really good and professional. While choosing your software you must keep the following points in mind :
Ability to add text and subtitles.
Ability to crop and trim.
Ability to change the aspect ratio.
Transitions.
Filters and overlays.
Using different effects can make your video great but do not overuse it. A simple edit always makes the video look more professional. Keep the following points in mind while editing :
Cancel all background noises.
Adjust lighting.
Cut awkward pauses.
Add background music.
The current best research indicates that tutors should segment their lectures in 6-10 min clips to provide some natural breaks to students and help them not to lose their focus. Shorter segments will also be easy for you to record.
You can also include questions in between segments to make your lectures interactive. You can also include graded assignments at the end of each segment to make sure students are grasping the concepts of the lectures or not.
Do not worry about making it perfect in one take. You should involve yourself while presenting. You must let your personality come through the screen to grab the student’s attention. Create an outline for your video to shoot with a proper flow.
