1.1. Introduction
Before starting any recording, it is always advisable to have a plan. That is to say, we need to clearly define what we are looking for and what we want to record by taking into account the subject and what we want to show and explain. From here, we need a script and we need to decide which resources will be needed.
Once this has been done, it is important to take into account some technical requirements in order to achieve an optimal recording, depending on the means available. In this sense, can find different examples of professionals on the Internet who have shared their criteria and knowledge so that any person, without previous technical knowledge or experience, is able to record a video suitable for its purpose, thus avoiding possible mistakes.
For example, to record a video resource for the UOC’s classrooms, very specific production steps are followed by the UOC’s audiovisual production technical team: the script, recording, sound equipment, lighting, video editing and developing the appropriate subtitles for the final product. It is the result of teamwork, as Elisenda Díaz, project manager of the UOC’s learning resources production team, explains.
Olga Bedrina, marketing producer at Jet Brains, which specialises in multimedia and online video production, offers a comprehensive guide with relevant examples on the wave video blog entitled, 12 Simple Tips for Making Your Videos More Professional.
Taking these tips into account, as well as those provided by other specialists in the sector, some recommendations are proposed below.
We recommend the following video by Nick Houchin with interesting tips for planning and filming: