{"id":5681,"date":"2020-06-29T09:38:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T09:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel\/?page_id=5681"},"modified":"2026-09-24T12:43:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T12:43:22","slug":"how-do-i-create-quality-recordings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel\/making-screencasts-for-tl\/how-do-i-create-quality-recordings\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I create quality recordings?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is worth noting that students are not expecting slick &#8216;high-production&#8217; visuals or enhanced audio effects;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so avoid the need for post-recording edits by focusing on your <strong>approaches to presenting and recording<\/strong>.\u00a0Whether recording at home or in the office, enhance the quality of screencasts and reduce the need to edit by following the tips on this page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Approaches to presenting<\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-5831 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-5831.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-5831.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-5831.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-5831.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-5831.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n    padding: 10px !important;\r\n    color: #434343 !important;\r\n    background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\r\n    font-weight: normal !important;\r\n    font-size:1px !important;\r\n \r\n}\r\n.ea-expand-icon.fa {\r\n    color: #434343 !important;\r\n  }<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1790849426\"><div id=\"sp-ea-5831\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58310\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58310\" aria-controls=\"collapse58310\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> General tips for presenting a screencast <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse58310\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5831\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58310\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXO246871393 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO246871393 BCX0\">The following video gives an overview of good practice when presenting:<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8PfZ5mG64dE&amp;feature=emb_title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6799 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2020\/06\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-09-at-12.01.09.png\" alt=\"Thumbnail linking to Youtube video\" width=\"725\" height=\"410\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2>Summary points:<\/h2><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\"><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aim for a\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">conversational tone<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0rather than descriptive.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is far more engaging for the listener! If you are worried about presenting, perhaps start by co-presenting to generate discussion, for example, one person could take the role of a student asking questions.<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A script may lend itself to a more descriptive tone.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">To achieve a conversational tone, consider using brief prompts; such as post-it notes, a flowchart or a simple bulleted list.<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students are very forgiving about 'mistakes'<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0such as coughs and rephrasing.\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">In fact, such 'mistakes' may give your video a more\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">personable<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0sound.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t worry about small mistakes when recording or trying to remove these in editing. (They make things more human!)<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are using a webcam, ensure you <strong>look directly into the camera <\/strong>to\u00a0<\/span>engage with your audience.<\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Address points as they appear on the slides.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This helps students deal with the cognitive load of listening and reading simultaneously.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Describe any key content of slides,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">especially images, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">his is particularly important for accessibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider highlighting content as you speak, <\/span><\/b>e.g.\u00a0using on-screen annotation tools or\u00a0enlarging the mouse pointer through your system settings. <b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>PowerPoint allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/draw-on-slides-during-a-presentation-80a78a11-cb5d-4dfc-a1ad-a26e877da770#OfficeVersion=Windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">draw on slides as you present.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58311\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58311\" aria-controls=\"collapse58311\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Presenting an instructional screencast<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse58311\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5831\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58311\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The following LinkedIn Learning\u00a0 course videos discuss useful approaches for presenting <strong>instructional screencasts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/share?forceAccount=false&amp;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fcreating-screen-capture-training%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url&amp;account=83824434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Setting up your screen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/share?forceAccount=false&amp;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fcreating-screen-capture-training%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url&amp;account=83824434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utilising slides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/share?forceAccount=false&amp;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fcreating-screen-capture-training%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url&amp;account=83824434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recording best practices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Approaches to recording<\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-5833 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-5833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-5833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-5833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-5833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-5833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n    padding: 10px !important;\r\n    color: #434343 !important;\r\n    background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\r\n    font-weight: normal !important;\r\n    font-size:1px !important;\r\n \r\n}\r\n.ea-expand-icon.fa {\r\n    color: #434343 !important;\r\n  }<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1790849426\"><div id=\"sp-ea-5833\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58330\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58330\" aria-controls=\"collapse58330\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> 1. Setting up audio <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse58330\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58330\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Source a headset or external mic.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most devices typically have an inbuilt mic, however,\u00a0<\/span>better audio is achieved when using a headset or plugin mic.<\/li><li><strong>Ensure the mic to not too close or too far away from your mouth<\/strong>. Make a test recording!<\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find a quiet space, essential!<\/span><\/b><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If possible, find a room that has soft furnishings <\/span><\/b>or record in the corner of a room that has book shelves. For added sound quality,\u00a0you could hang heavy fabric around your workstation ('motion curtains') to absorb sound, or use card boxes and foam to build a makeshift sound absorbing panels.<\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Put a sign on your door<\/strong> to avoid interruptions.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Switch your mobile phone or other devices to silent.<\/strong><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Turn off system sounds<\/strong> on your recording device, to avoid notification sounds such as email or system updates.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58331\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58331\" aria-controls=\"collapse58331\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 2. Setting up camera <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse58331\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58331\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adjust the camera position:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\"><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensure your head and shoulders are in the shot,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0as the subtle movements combined with expression helps to convey meaning alongside your audio.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tilt the camera\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">so you are looking directly at it, as s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ome viewers find it helpful to lip read as you talk. A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">void an 'up the nose' shot which may obscure your expression.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Consider your lighting<\/strong>, students may rely on lip reading and facial expression to understand your meaning:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400\"><li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Seek a natural light source or well-lit room.<\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Face a window to avoid shadows over your face or place a lamp behind your camera.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58332\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58332\" aria-controls=\"collapse58332\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 3. Setting up screen <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse58332\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58332\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clear your screen of applications \/ private documents and anything else not needed for the recording<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0(especially important if sharing your screen, you may wish to tidy up your desktop or\u00a0 create new 'empty' folders for storing documents that will be opened\/shown in the recording).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disable pop up notifications<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, such as email or system updates.<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is advisable to create an introduction slide for the beginning of the recording;\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">when the recording is uploaded to a streaming platform it can be used for a display thumbnail which aids students visually searching playlists or scrolling through Blackboard pages.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58333\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58333\" aria-controls=\"collapse58333\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 4. Familiarise yourself with the recording controls<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse58333\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58333\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><ul><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Familiarise\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">yourself with the recording controls<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 e.g. Start, End recording, Pause, Resume, switch slide<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make use of the\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">keyboard shortcuts<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">in favour of<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0using the 'on-screen' controls<\/strong>, for a quicker\/smoother workflow and to minimise mouse motion and reduce need for editing.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keyboard shortcuts are also available for manipulating on-screen visuals such as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">moving between slides or switching tabs\/application.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keyboard shortcuts are listed on the official support pages for applications:<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.yuja.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360051859533-Creating-Hotkeys-for-Software-Capture-for-PC\">YuJa Software Capture Application<\/a> (Windows)<\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/help\/13805\/windows-keyboard-shortcuts-in-apps#photo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photos <\/a>(Windows 10)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/help\/13805\/windows-keyboard-shortcuts-in-apps#voice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Voice recorder <\/a>(Windows 10)<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/en-gb\/article\/use-keyboard-shortcuts-to-deliver-powerpoint-presentations-1524ffce-bd2a-45f4-9a7f-f18b992b93a0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS PowerPoint<\/a> (<\/span>available for macOS and Windows10)<b><\/b><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/guide\/quicktime-player\/qtpa4808515d\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickTime Player<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-58334\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse58334\" aria-controls=\"collapse58334\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> 5. Make a test recording<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse58334\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-5833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-58334\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is essential to:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p><ul><li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">check <\/span><\/b>your sound quality \u2013 e.g.<span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are too close to the mic or too far away, the sound may be affected.<\/span><\/li><li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>practice<\/strong> using the recording controls \/ keyboard shortcuts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Important:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hen playing back a test recording, remove headset and play through computer speakers for a more accurate representation of audio quality.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is worth noting that students are not expecting slick &#8216;high-production&#8217; visuals or enhanced audio effects;\u00a0so avoid the need for post-recording edits by focusing on your approaches to presenting and recording.\u00a0Whether recording at home or in the office, enhance the quality of screencasts and reduce the need to edit by following the tips on this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"parent":5688,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How do I create quality recordings? 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