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Regardless of your setup, there are only 3 things you’ll need to produce videos:
camera
mic
light
Start by using your computer's webcam or your smartphone. Adjust your chair height, stack books, or use whatever you might have to get your camera at eye level for the most flattering angle. Sit facing a window or set up a lamp behind your computer for better lighting. You can use smartphone earbuds for better quality audio.
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Framing your shot nicely helps keep the attention of your viewers on you and makes the overall video look clean and well-presented.
It helps to elevate your computer or the webcam so that the lens is about eye level or a little higher. An even eye-line provides a more comfortable perspective for the viewer. You can stack a few books to get the camera where you want it.
Keep an eye out for the spaces around your head to make sure you’re not giving yourself too much or too little headroom. Make sure there’s nothing behind you in the background that can be distracting. For example, a poorly placed plant can make it look like you have leaves sticking out of your ears.
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The best way to ensure higher-quality audio is to use an external microphone. Preferably, you want to record with a headset, or with earbuds and a microphone that can be plugged into your computer. There are many affordable options available online.
If you are recording with a webcam or built-in camera microphone, it’s important to avoid areas where you might encounter background noise, loud A/C, wind, etc. If you can hear background noise through your earbuds, your students will be able to hear it in a lecture recording.
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Equipment Upgrade Options
The following are budget-friendly options. See https://boisestateecampus.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MT/pages/edit-v2/2365358081?draftShareId=b210f9d5-0fb5-4348-922c-5b06a257186a&inEditorTemplatesPanel=auto_closed mid-level options.
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While this equipment will certainly bump up the quality of your remote productions, it’s definitely not necessary. Use the webcam built into your laptop or your smartphone. Adjust your chair height, stack books, or use whatever you might have to get your camera at eye level for a flattering angle. Sit facing a window or set up a lamp behind your computer for better lighting. You can usually use smartphone earbuds with a built-in mic for better-quality audio.
Webcam Video Production Equipment
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Saramonic USB Lav Mic ($45 USD) - good for recording sound up to 20', can be tripping hazard
Samson Q2U Mic pack ($70 USD) - good for traditional desk setup
Logitech C920s Webcam ($70 USD)
Lumecube Webcam Light w/ Stand ($99 USD) - or brighten up your monitor with a white background
Adjustable Laptop Stand ($23 USD) - or stack up some books, or adjust chair height
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