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when creating educational videos from home, there is nothing wrong with using the technology you already have access to, such as your built-in webcam. however, if you are looking to create more professional-looking videos, consider some of these options below. we all know video gear can be expensive, so i purposefully included gear that will not completely break the bank. some equipment you may already have access to, such as a smartphone or ear buds. there is also editing software out there that is completely free, or already on your computer.<\/p>\n
this is great video<\/a> on how to find cheap production gear.<\/p>\n for any questions about the list below, please reach out to cft’s digital media specialist, carly byer, at carly.byer@vanderbilt.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n apple earpods <\/strong><\/a>have a built-in microphone in the earbuds. you can use these as a microphone on a smartphone or a computer. (smartphones, pc, mac)<\/p>\n note:<\/strong> these are earpods with an audio cable, not a lightning cable. iphones 7 and up do not have an audio jack, they only have a lightning cable. you can either purchase an adapter<\/a> or earpods with a lightning cable.<\/a><\/p>\n the mic should work on your phone once it\u2019s plugged in.<\/p>\n airpods<\/strong><\/a> also have a microphone in the earbuds. they connect through bluetooth. (smartphones, pc, mac)<\/p>\n blue snowball mic<\/a><\/strong> can connect to your computer through a usb drive. this mic is recommended if you want something more advanced than earbud mics and you plan on primarily recording audio with your computer. (pc, mac)<\/p>\n boya\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0a great inexpensive microphone you can use on any smartphone, dslr, or computer. (smartphone, pc, mac)<\/p>\n note: you will need an adapter<\/a> if you have an iphone 7 or higher<\/p>\n check out this video<\/a> where thinkmedia discusses the boya and other recommended microphones.<\/p>\n you will need to mount these to a stand.<\/p>\n esddi led camera video light<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n viltrox l116t cri95<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n light stand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n how to light a video with one light.<\/a> (watch \u201crembrandt lighting\u201d 4:57-6:18)<\/p>\n you can also use outdoor light. the best times to film are shortly after sunrise and shortly after sunset.<\/p>\n even \u201ccheaper\u201d cameras are pretty costly.\u00a0 if you have a smartphone, you probably already have a pretty decent camera. obviously, the newer the phone, the more advanced the camera.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n i also recommend using a tripod or stand for your smartphone. if you don\u2019t want to purchase one, you should lean your phone against something that will keep it sturdy. if you\u2019re crafty, you can make a diy stand like this one <\/a>or these\u00a010 diy stands.<\/a><\/p>\n here are stands you can purchase:<\/p>\n imovie<\/strong>: if you have a mac, imovie is already on your computer.<\/p>\n photos:<\/strong>\u00a0 you can edit videos with the photos app on your windows 10.<\/p>\n openshot video editor<\/a>–<\/strong> can download on both a mac and pc for free.<\/p>\n green screen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n you can also just buy green fabric at a fabric store.<\/p>\n how to edit a background onto the green screen:<\/p>\n backdrops<\/p>\n watch\u00a05 tips for better looking video calls | zoom meetings, skype!<\/a><\/p>\n note:<\/strong>\u00a0these tips will enhance your video quality and are recommended, if possible. however, these can be tricky if you\u2019re limited to one space for your zoom calls. don\u2019t fret if you can\u2019t follow all of these perfectly. remember, the most important part of a zoom call is\u00a0audio<\/strong>\u00a0and most built-in microphones will suffice. if you are having trouble with audio on zoom, please reach out to\u00a0vuit<\/a>.<\/p>\naudio<\/h2>\n
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