Emily Price has tips for people who are shooting video for the web that will ultimately be shared on sites like YouTube and Google Video. Suggestions include getting a cheap lavaliere mic instead of the built-in camcorder microphone and keeping the video length anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes.
Think about your player size – If you’re recording video to upload to YouTube or your own personal web site think about the size of the player window when you’re shooting. While it might be tempting to use smaller props and show detailed items during your podcast keep in mind how small those items will actually be when they’re watched.
Keep it simple – With compression in mind, the simpler you can make your video the better. The less your video changes from frame to frame then the easier it will be for your computer to compress the video file. When you’re looking for places to film your podcast try filming it in front of a static background like a white wall or a colored sheet rather than filming it outside where you may have trees or cars moving in the background.
Overexpose – Computers tend to make video a little darker than it typically appears. If you are recording video specifically for the web you may want to record your video a little hotter than you would usually. Overexposure will also eliminate some details in your video that will make it easier to compress. Link.
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