Setup
•Bullet: Use a solid-colored or otherwise non-distracting background
•Bullet: Place light in front of or beside you, not behind you
•Bullet: Set the camera at eye level and make a test recording
Format
•Bullet: Landscape/horizontal mode recommended
Audio
•Bullet: When using recorded music, place the speaker closer to you than to the recording device for balanced sound
Labeling
•Bullet: There is no need to slate your individual performance videos & pieces
•Bullet: Label each video file with the piece you are performing, the show or playwright, and your first & last name
◦Sub-bullet: Title of Song – Musical/Show – Your First & Last Name
◦Sub-bullet: Title of Play – Playwright – Your First & Last Name
◦Sub-bullet: Slate – Your First & Last Name
◦Sub-bullet: Wild Card – Your First & Last Name
◦Sub-bullet: Dance – Your First & Last Name