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Record Your Course Content
Once you have chosen your topic, created your outline and planned your content, it is time to produce it. Do not worry if you have never recorded an online course. These steps will get you going.
Step 1: Determine the type of videos you'll record
Your outline tells you what to record. Talking-head lectures, slides with voice-over, screen recordings and demonstrations each need slightly different equipment.
Step 2: Set up your recording space
Choose a quiet room, check light and sound with a ten second test, and put everything you need within reach.
Step 3: Record in short takes
Record one lecture at a time. If you make a mistake, pause, then repeat the sentence. It is easy to trim later.
Step 4: Send a test video
Before recording everything, record one lecture and check it on a phone with headphones. Fix any sound or lighting problems while it is cheap to do so.
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FAQs
How do I decide what type of recording I need to do for my course?
Let your content lead. If you teach a tool or process, record the screen. If you teach a mindset or story, be on camera. Many good courses mix both.
What video quality do I need?
Aim for at least 720p with clear sound. Bigger files take longer to upload, so keep your connection in mind.
How does the test video process work?
Upload one short lecture and submit it for feedback. We will tell you what to improve before you record the rest.