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<p>We have used a variety of video recording tools and can provide some suggestions that are easy to use, and reliable.</p><p>We also have a list of video specs to follow to ensure your video quality is appropriate for web streaming.</p><p class="ql-align-center">______________________________________</p><h1>Video Recording Tools</h1><p><em>There are a variety of tools you can use to record your video, from very simple everyday software to studio-grade platforms. </em></p><h2><strong><a href="https://obsproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OBS</a> </strong></h2><p>This open-source livestream tool can be used to capture screen recordings with video. You also get the flexibility to build “scenes”, allowing you to compose your video. </p><p>OBS isn’t an editor, so if you need to do edits, you’ll need to do that in another place.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><a href="https://www.loom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loom</a></strong></h2><p>A simple screen capture with a video recording tool. Loom also provides some basic editing capabilities. You don’t get a ton of control over the composition, but Loom wins for simplicity.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/quicktime-player/record-a-movie-qtp356b55534/mac" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Quicktime</a></strong></h2><p>If you don’t have slides to accompany your talk, you can record yourself using Quicktime on Mac and capture the recording.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong><a href="https://zoom.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zoom</a></strong></h2><p>Lastly, you can simply use Zoom to record your talk. Start a new meeting, share your screen, and start your talk. After you end the meeting you should end up with recordings of yourself and your slides. </p><p>This won’t be the highest quality recording, so we recommend using one of the other options.</p><p class="ql-align-center">______________________________________</p><h1>Video Specs</h1><p><em>Here are the specs we suggest for any video you record that gives the production team, or editor the most flexibility to create a masterpiece!</em></p><h2><strong>Specs</strong></h2><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Frame rate:</strong>1080p 30fps (<em>29.97 is okay</em>)</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Aspect ratio:</strong>16:9</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>File type:</strong> .mov or .mp4</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span><strong>Video codec:</strong> H.264</li></ol><h2><strong>Suggestions</strong></h2><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Watch the <strong><em>whole</em></strong> video after you record to ensure the audio and video stay in sync throughout the whole video.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Leave a little “tail” on the front and back end of the video. This can be you just smiling at the camera or a black screen. This gives flexibility to the production team when bringing the video on and off-air and editing.</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>If using slides, all should be 16:9 aspect ratio.</li></ol><h3 class="ql-align-center">______________________________________</h3><h3 class="ql-align-center">Ensure your recording environment is optimal by following <a href="https://community.gradual.com/home/resources/event-resources-recording-best-practices" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">these tips and tricks.</a></h3>

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