Premise

The presentation is important!

If your video looks good, you look good too. You will make a better impression and have more impact on your audience.

Follow a few simple rules and apply certain “tricks” when recording your presentation. It will look more professional.

Preparation

• Ensure the quality of both audio and video is good. For quality purposes, we recommend the use of a separate headset with integrated microphone;

• Do an audio sound check before recording.

• Output set to 1920 x 1080 full HD; if that is not possible, use the setting as close to this one as possible (720 HD);

• Disable system messages and warnings, like e-mail notifications, skype messages, etc.;

• When recording, limit the background noise (separate room/location);

• Rehearse the presentation several times to check the duration. Stick to the time limits (presentation duration 15 minutes maximum; oral presentations only);

• Speak clearly and not too quick;

• Check if there is a delay between starting the recording and the recording of audio and video.

Recording the videos

• Test the quality of both audio and video before AND after your recording;

• Introduce yourself at the start of your presentation, including your name and the title of your presentation;

• Keep in mind that what you include in your video, will be available online. 
  

• You can include a picture-in-picture recording of yourself in the presentation, if you wish. Be aware that the frame of yourself will be covering a part of the presentation slides so adjust the content on the slides accordingly.

• When including a picture-in-picture:

• Be sure to be visible and well positioned as well as illuminated properly;

• Be sure to have a source of light (windows, bulbs etc.) in front of you or slightly from the side;

• Try to align your face parallel to the webcam.

• If the laptop is too low you can place some books underneath to raise it a little, rather than tilting the screen.

• Make sure only intended content is included in the presentation.

• Presentation time (15 minutes max) may not be exceeded. Use the time well to record your presentation video (no extensive introduction).